Voice of Reason Radio

Christians and Gun Control Laws

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. 

Show Links:

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?

Got Questions - How Should a Christian View Gun Control?

Understanding America's Rifle

NRA - Assault Weapons

Find Forgiveness in Christ

Winsome and Nuanced: A Godly Stratagem or a Coward’s Retreat?

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

Jeff Wright - He Holds Them in Derision: Godly Mockery

The Evangelical Response to the Roe SCOTUS Report

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

180 Movie

The Big Eva Compromise of the 2020 Election

Whole Life Means Woke Life for Abortion

Putting Abortion Ahead of the Gospel

Find Forgiveness in Christ

Theology and Methodology: Women’s Roles in the Church

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?

Show Links:

A Word Fitly Spoken

Bible.Org - Titus 2

When The SBC Elite Turns Against the Church

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

Baptist News Global Article

Janet Mefferd - David Bumgardner Screenshot

Janet Mefferd - Journalism Questions Thread

The Spurgeon Library - A Divided Heart

 

Counting the Cost, a Unique Easter Message

As we approach Easter, Chris and Rich, taking passages of writings from Charles Spurgeon and J.C. Ryle, encourage Christians to count the cost as we call people to follow Christ.

Show Links:

Spurgeon Sermon 3094

Spurgeon Sermon 1167

JC. Ryle "Holiness" Passage 

Chapel Library

Don’t Call Them Groomers??

In response to a recent post by David French on Twitter, Chris and Rich discuss whether it is appropriate for Christians to call those who want unfettered access to children to teach them LGBTQIA curriculum "groomers."

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TheoBros Podcast

David French Twitter Post

Male and Female He Created Them

This week, Chris and Rich ask the question, "What is a woman?" in light of the recent dust-up at the Supreme Court confirmation hearing of Judge Kentaji Brown Jackson. God is sovereign over all creation, including what makes us male and female.

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Denny Burk article

Christianity vs. Conservatism

This week, Andrew Rappaport of Striving for Eternity joins Chris to discuss how Christians need to consider what is the source of their authority when they engage in conservative politics. Are the end goals of political activism more important than God's Word and what compromises do we make when we ally ourselves with secular conservatives?

Show Notes:

Dave Rubin Twitter Post

Glenn Beck/Dave Rubin Video Clip

Andrew Rappaport - Political Activism: A Christian's Role

VOR and MOT Take on ShepCon 2022

This week, Chris is joined by Chris Huff of the Matter of Theology podcast. They break down the Shepherds' Conference 2022 and discuss the sermons and training that occurred with 3500 men of God, from around the world, over 3 days at Grace Community Church.