26 Letters

Sunday morning, Sunday night, and Wednesday night be sure to be in your place with a smile on your face. In this week's episode, Sam and David discuss the history of the popular IFB saying about church services. It seems as if pastors love to focus on these three services while ignoring the Biblical example of fellowshipping and breaking bread daily. 

 

Show Notes: 

https://joshuateis.com/2019/09/three-to-thrive-no-longer-2/

https://ministry127.com/christian-living/10-ways-to-help-your-pastor

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Roberson

Just because they can, David and Sam bring you another bonus episode for the letter "S." Out of all 31,102 verses in the Bible, the IFB only needs three to prove the Bible is a scientific book. Do you know all three? 

 

Source Notes: 

https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Scientific-Proof-of-Bible.php

https://answersingenesis.org/creation-scientists/profiles/matthew-maurys-search-for-the-secret-of-the-seas/

https://divediscover.whoi.edu/history-of-oceanography/mapping-current-patterns-in-the-oceans/

https://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/questions/question54.html

This week, Sam and David are closing out the summer season with memories of the beloved summer camp. If you plan on working camp any time soon, be sure to stick around to the end when Sam and David break down the five types of campers you will definitely encounter. 

 

Source Notes:

https://dailyhistory.org/What_is_the_history_of_summer_camps_in_the_United_States%3F

https://daily.jstor.org/history-summer-camp/

This week Sam and David are joined by 26Letters' OG fan - Suzanne. Listen in as they discuss a brief history and then personal experiences with special music. Be sure to catch the Top 6 list of special music stereotypes! 

 

Show Notes 

https://worshipmatters.com/2007/09/14/what-about-vocal-solos-on-sunday-mornings/

https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1163/j.ctt1w76wv6.11?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents

https://barbaraleeharper.com/2015/03/17/special-music-in-the-church/

Racism is a part of American history. It is a part of American evangelical history. It should then come to no surprise that it was and in some cases still is a part of the history of the IFB movement. This week, Sam and David discuss this history, how it pertains to us today and God's heart for all people.

 

Show notes:

Sermon from Kenny Baldwin's message "There is No Room for Prejudice in the Church" -

 https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=723171936554

 

Article on John R Rice:

https://medium.com/the-radical-center/the-open-racism-of-christian-fundamentalism-a24c34e71c15

 

Scripture used to justify slavery and racism:

http://cdcma.org/blog/2020/7/16/false-interpretations-of-scripture-used-to-justify-racism-in-americanbsp

City Baptist School of Hammond, IN FB page - 

https://www.facebook.com/CityBaptistSchool/

Hoopin, and hollerin; Shoutin and singin; Altar Cryin and Testifyin. It's all in the package of a revival meeting. This week Sam and David examine the history of revivals, how we've gone from sudden stirrings of God to scheduled professional meetings, and of course, wrap up the conversation with their tips on how to run a successful revival. 

 

 

Show notes:

Elon News coverage of Burlington Revival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kWiUI1rRRA&ab_channel=ElonNewsNetwork

 

History of Revival in NA: https://churchleaders.com/outreach-missions/outreach-missions-articles/257668-brief-history-spiritual-revival-awakening-america.html

Questions are a natural part of human existence...unless you're talking about the pastor of your church and your religious traditions. Even though it was a rare occasion to hear that asking questions was wrong, it was still treated in a way that we all knew asking was taboo. You just don't do it. Why? Listen to find out! 

 

Show Notes: 

https://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/kjvterms.htm

https://spiritualsoundingboard.com/2012/12/21/spiritual-abuse-verses-pastors-twist-and-misuse-to-control/

This swashbuckling adventurer is without doubt the greatest part of the IFB movement. Join Sam and David as they wax nostalgic about their Patch memories and sing with his crew. There are definitely many "Pros" in our list this week! 

 

Source Notes: 

https://www.independentmail.com/story/life/faith/2017/12/21/ron-hamilton-music-legend-patch-pirate/967956001/

https://investedwithyou.com/trials-blessings-patch-the-pirate/

https://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/2019/11/patch-pirates-40th-adventure-final-voyage.html

https://www.wayoflife.org/database/patch_the_pirate_warnings_hold_true.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mnq096XedJs&ab_channel=MajestyMusic

This week Sam and David close out their discussion on purity culture with their personal experiences. Tune in to hear about deans crossing the line with personal life, a ruined Christmas present, and even a purity wolf. 

 

Sources 

Talking Back to Purity Culture by Rachel Joy Welcher

Purity is a topic that often comes up in IFB circles, especially for teens. With its primetime in the 90s and early 2000s, purity culture taught women their value came from their virginity and men that they were wild beasts that only wanted one thing in this world...sex. This week, Sam and David dissect some of the myths of purity culture and where they all started. 

 

Sources: 

Passion and Purity by Elisabeth Elliot 

Talking Back to Purity Culture by Rachel Joy Welcher

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1994-07-30-9407300023-story.html

https://drcamden.com/2019/05/30/myths-purity-culture/

https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-purity.html