Asking For A Friend

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  • E115: The Uvalde Shooting: some biblical thoughts

    In this episode Jason, Phillip, and Duffey discuss the tragic school shooting that occurred in Uvalde, Texas in May of 2022 and seek to approach it with a distinctly biblical perspective.

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    44 min
  • E114: How do we discern God’s will?

    In this episode, the guys finish their discussion about demystifying and discovering God's will for our lives. Don't miss the first part of the discussion in episode #113.

    • So I have the Bible; what now?
  • Is the Bible really all I need?
  • Biblical wisdom is the key
  • A few resources referenced in this episode are:

    God Doesn't Whisper by Jim Osman (book)

    Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung (book)

    https://www.str.org/w/wisdom-model-summary by Greg Koukl (article)

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    43 min
  • E113: Where do we go to discern God’s will?

    In this episode the guys discuss the question of God' will in the life a believer. This episode is Part 1 of a two-part mini series.

    • Where do I find what God wants for my life?
  • Is Scripture enough or do I need to search for something more?
  • Do I need to hear from God outside of Scripture?
  • Is God speaking today to us through a still, small voice?
  • A few resources referenced in this episode are:

    God Doesn't Whisper by Jim Osman (book)

    Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung (book)

    Found: God's Will by John MacArthur (book)

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    35 min
  • E112: What about suicide?

    In this episode Jason, Phillip, and Duffey thoughtfully discuss the heavy topic of suicide from a biblical worldview.

    • What happens to those who commit suicide?
  • Is suicide an unforgiveable sin?
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    22 min
  • E111: How should Christians think Biblically about cremation?

    In this episode Jason, Phillip, and Duffey consider and discuss the question of cremation.

    • Is cremation wrong?
  • It is a sin?
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    23 min
  • E110: What constitutes a marriage biblically?

    In this practical episode, the guys discuss what constitutes a marriage according to God and His Word.

     

     

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    33 min
  • E109: How should Christians think about the Sabbath?

    In this episode Jason, Phillip, and Duffey address the question of the Sabbath.

    • Is it relevant today?
  • Is it binding?
  • Should Christians observe the Sabbath?
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    31 min
  • E108: What defines a ”primary” or ”secondary” issue for a believer?

    In this episode Jason, Philip, and Duffey attempt to ask and answer a relevant question regarding the approach of doctrinal and practical issues in the life of a believer.

    • How serious should one take a particular issue?
  • Are their helpful categories for believers to think in?
  • Are the categories of "primary", "secondary", and "tertiary" helpful categories?
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    36 min
  • E107: The 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith: God’s Covenant

    In this unique episode Jason, Phillip, and Duffey discuss chapter 7 (God's Covenant) of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith.

     

    Link for the online version read in the episode: https://founders.org/library/1689-confession/ 

     

    Online resources for further study:

    https://founders.org/covenants/the-covenants-chapter-ix/ 

     

    https://founders.org/2017/04/28/of-gods-covenant/ 

     

    https://www.parresiabooks.org/1689-blog-series-chapter-7 

     

    Podcasts:

    https://irbsseminary.org/episode-35-the-covenant-of-redemption/ 

     

    • A recommended book resource (book introduction) on Baptist covenant theology from Dr. Samuel Renihan
    • https://irbsseminary.org/an-interview-with-dr-sam-renihan-on-his-new-book-the-mystery-of-christ-his-covenant-and-his-kingdom/ 
    46 min
  • E106: The 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith: God’s Decree

    In this unique episode Jason, Phillip, and Duffey discuss chapter 3 (God's Decree) of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith.

     

    Link for the online version read in the episode: https://founders.org/library/1689-confession/ 

     

    Online resources for further study:

    https://www.parresiabooks.org/1689-blog-series-chapter-3 

     

    https://founders.org/2016/11/29/the-nature-of-gods-eternal-decree/

     

    https://www.aomin.org/aoblog/reformed-apologetics/the-order-of-decrees-which-came-first/ 

     

    https://web.archive.org/web/20150924105106/http://www.spurgeon.org/~phil/articles/sup_infr.htm 

     

    https://www.aomin.org/aoblog/uncategorized/gods-election-and-reprobation-in-2-thessalonians-29-14/ 

     

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    1 hr 15 min

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The Asking For A Friend Podcast exists as a weekly resource for the edification and knowledge of God’s people. It is an elder-led ministry of Believer’s Baptist Church in Emory, Tx.