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Philip Anthony Mitchell is preparing to release his new book, Contend, while warning about biblical illiteracy, false teaching, and the lack of genuine biblical exposition. But do his own sermons withstand biblical scrutiny? We examine his claims, the massive promotional campaign surrounding the book, and the troubling questions raised when a pastor condemns the church's problems while marketing himself and his book as part of the solution.

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Welcome to today's episode, where we trace one of the most profound and comforting truths in the Christian life: the vital distinction between saving faith and the full enjoyment of assurance. Drawing from John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, we explore Christian's journey from passing through the Wicket Gate to the climactic moment at the Cross where his heavy burden finally rolls away into the empty tomb. Guided by Westminster Larger Catechism Q. 81 and the classic pastoral insights of Thomas Ridgley, Thomas Brooks, Thomas Goodwin, John Owen, and Richard Sibbes, we confront modern misunderstandings—including the polemical debate between Dr. Joel Beeke and David Engelsma—to show why full assurance is not the immediate essence of faith, but a precious fruit grown over time. Join us as we consider Goodwill's tender counsel to be content to bear our burdens until the place of deliverance, offering deep encouragement to every "bruised reed" and "smoking flax" looking away from their own fragile feelings and fixing their eyes on the finished work of Jesus Christ.

Are you struggling with discouragement and wondering how to cultivate a thankful heart in the midst of difficult circumstances? In this episode, Dr. Josh Philpot and Pastor Richard Caldwell open a Colossians 3 devotional to reveal that biblical thankfulness involves our volition and obedience. Giving thanks to God requires an accurate recognition of His immense goodness, beginning with our salvation and adoption in Christ. We learn how to have a thankful heart through intentional reflection and meditation on the truth, remembering God's benefits as commanded in Psalm 103. Pastor Caldwell warns against the dangerous traps of inattentiveness, presumption, and misappropriating our blessings, which kill Christian gratitude. By trusting God through trials, acknowledging that He works all things together for our good, we discover that thanksgiving is fundamentally an expression of faith that brings true joy.