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Chris and Rich explore biblical theology and practical application in a weekly podcast.
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Saturday Jul 02, 2022
Saturday Jul 02, 2022
This week, Chris and Rich discuss primary and secondary issues of Scripture. Does a doctrine being designated "secondary" mean it is irrelevant or should not be debated?
Show Links:
G3 Article - The Doctrine of Sympathy
STTK - On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and "Secondary Issues."
Blue Letter Bible - The Writings of Paul
Christianity.Com - Paul's Letters
Ligonier - What is Sound Doctrine?
TGC - When Should Doctrine Divide?
Saturday Jun 25, 2022
Saturday Jun 25, 2022
This week, following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Chris and Rich address certain evangelical arguments about how to best end abortion. Some are arguing that Christians must cede authority to the government to provide for the needs of mothers, but is this biblical?
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VOR Episode - Whole Life Means Woke Life for Abortion
STTK Article - Is Roe the End?
STTK Article - Elitists Lecturing the Church About Abortion
Abort 73 Article - US Abortion Statistics
NY Times - Who Gets Abortions in America?
Karen Swallow Prior - I Prayed and Protested to End Roe. What Comes Next?
David French - The Pro-Life Movement's Work is Just Beginning
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
This week, Chris Huff of Matter of Theology joins VOR. Following the SBC Annual Meeting, we discuss the drift of the denomination, the actions of its leaders, and ask the question: is it time for churches to leave the SBC?
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Donate to "Cessationist" Movie Project
STTK Article: On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and "Secondary Issues."
Megan Basham Article: Southern Baptists' #MeToo Moment
Tennessean New Site: Live Updates of Annual Meeting
Friday Jun 10, 2022
Friday Jun 10, 2022
This week, Chris joins Andy Olson on the Echo Zoe Radio program for Discussion Cornucopia 2022. They talk about three different, but related topics from the Christian response to tragedy, being Salt and Light in the world, and the nature of our rights as Christians.
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Friday Jun 03, 2022
Friday Jun 03, 2022
One year ago, Chris and Rich addressed when professed Christian singer Latifah Alattas of "Page CXVI" publicly announced her affirmation of the LGBT community. They discussed the public statement she released on Facebook and biblically respond to her hermeneutic of "love."
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Saturday May 28, 2022
Saturday May 28, 2022
This week, Chris elaborates on his recent post about "common-sense gun control" laws. Chris and Rich also discuss the Christian response to these issues and why Christians own firearms.
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GTY Sermon - Answering Tough Questions About the Christian and Government
John Piper - Should Christians Be Encouraged to Arm Themselves?
Tim Challies - How Should Christians Use Guns?
Saturday May 21, 2022
Saturday May 21, 2022
This week Chris and Rich take on the ever-present argument that Christians need to be winsome and nuanced on social issues lest we offend the lost. Is this biblically true or are the pitfalls Christians need to be aware of?
Show Links:
Just Thinking - A Nuanced Gospel
Martyn Lloyd-Jones - Man and Sin
Martyn Lloyd-Jones - Ungodliness
James R. Wood - How I Evolved on Tim Keller
James R. Wood - This Article is Not About Tim Keller
David French - A Critique of Tim Keller Reveals the Moral Devolution of the New Christian Right
Saturday May 07, 2022
Saturday May 07, 2022
With the SCOTUS leak indicating the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade, Chris and Rich discuss the tepid response from evangelical elites.
Show Links:
Article: Overturning Roe v. Wade inches us back toward the arc of justice
Article: The Roe Leak Spotlights America’s Crisis of Credibility
Free Grace Broadcaster: Evangelism
The Big Eva Compromise of the 2020 Election
Whole Life Means Woke Life for Abortion
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
In a podcast crossover event, Michelle Lesley and Amy Spreeman of "A Word Fitly Spoken" join Rich and Chris to discuss women's roles in the church. What does Scripture command women to do in training up younger ladies in the Church? And are there prohibitions to the means by which they teach?
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Saturday Apr 23, 2022
Saturday Apr 23, 2022
This week, Chris and Rich discuss a hit-piece article published by Baptist News Global against Texas pastor Tom Buck. Christians must be aware that even just "reporting the facts" can be manipulated to lead readers to predetermined conclusions. It is the Christian's duty to ask questions about what is being said and what is being excluded.
Show Links:
A Story of Restorative Grace - Jennifer Buck
Tom and Jennifer Buck's Story - Video
First Baptist Church Lindale Elders' Statement
Servants and Heralds - Timeline of Events Article
Janet Mefferd - David Bumgardner Screenshot
Janet Mefferd - Journalism Questions Thread
The Spurgeon Library - A Divided Heart