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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

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

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

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

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  

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

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." Show Links: TheoBros Podcast David French Twitter Post

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. Show Link: Denny Burk article

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

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.

This week, Rich and Chris continue their discussion of the compromises BigEva makes with the world. Ecumenical partnerships with false religions and ideologies for worldly gain must be avoided in the Christian walk. No social or political gain is worth corrupting the purity of the gospel.

It's a Rewind episode as we look at when Chris and Rich discussed statements by well-known evangelicals such as J. D. Greear and Beth Moore which indicate a move to redefine what makes a church biblical. Show Link: Dwight McKissic Article

This week, Chris and Rich look at recent examples of unbiblical attitudes and practices (as evidenced by persons such as Ed Stetzer, Beth Moore, Russell Moore, David French, and others) which demonstrate the "BigEva" machine is not an institution ordained by God. Christians must return to submitting to the one entity and institution ordained by Christ Himself, the local church. Show Links: Megan Basham Article Erick Erickson Article TGC Posting of Erickson Article Beth Moore Tweet

This week, building off a writing from J.C. Ryle, Chris and Rich discuss the love of God which brings great comfort in the life of a believer. Show Links: J.C. Ryle - Mark 14 Commentary John MacArthur -  The Glory of Christian Suffering

This week we rewind to when Chris took on an NPR article that asserts white supremacy finds its roots in American Christianity. Show Links: Article:  NPR Article Samuel Sey Book Review "Open Hearts in a Closed World" Facebook Link Christian Podcast Community

This week, Chris and Rich talk about God's use of suffering in the sanctification in the Christian's life and how it is His good and perfect gift in conforming us to Christ. Show Links: Book - Rejoice and Tremble Book - Why Does it Have to Hurt?

In the first episode of 2022, Chris and Rich discuss the topics of the past year, what they want to talk about in the coming year, and why the doctrines of justification and sanctification will matter in those programs. Show Links: CARM Article Community Bible Church Sanctification Sermons Sanctification - Pt. 1 Sanctification - Pt. 2 Sanctification - Pt. 3 Sanctification - Pt. 4 Sanctification - Pt. 5 Sanctification - Pt. 6 Sanctification - Pt. 7 Sanctification - Pt. 8

Let's take a trip back to 2016 when Chris and Rich interviewed Pastor Nate Pickowiz about his book, "Reviving New England."  Pastor Nate reveals to the church that the key to reviving the land of which once birthed revival in America, and even in the nation itself, lies in the faithful preaching and exposition of Scripture.  In a time of spiritual deadness, life comes only by the Word of God.

Looking back at last year when Chris and Rich discussed the incarnation of Christ, His sinless life, His sacrificial death, and the all-important topic of the resurrection. Christmas is meaningless without the resurrection, as there would be no forgiveness for sins. Christian Podcast Community

This week, Chris and Rich discuss the recent Christmas service by First Baptist Dallas and former President Trump’s address from the pulpit. They also discuss the purpose of the church, why we should attend church, and the twisting of the gospel.    Show Links: MacArthur Sermon - The Making Disciples of All Nations, Pt. 1 MacArthur Sermon - Your Responsibility to the Church, Pt. 1 MacArthur Sermon - Why Should I Attend Church? J. C. Ryle - The True Church Spurgeon - The Church as She Should Be First Baptist Dallas - Trump's Appearance at 31-minute mark