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  • God Raises What the World Buries: The Pattern of Divine Resurrection in Scripture cogs7e36
    Tony delves into the divine pattern of resurrection from scripture in this episode of Cogitations podcast. He discusses the symbolism and typology related to resurrection, citing examples from Aaron's rod, the branch of Jesse, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Through these biblical stories, he illustrates how God's purpose often involves restoring what appears broken or forsaken. Tony also encourages listeners to join the Tony Brewin community on Locals for deeper conversations and support. Tune in for an insightful analysis on how God revives the irredeemable and strengthens the weak.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
    00:34 Free for All Friday: Resurrection Symbology
    01:07 Engaging with the Audience
    03:32 God's Pattern of Resurrection
    05:20 Aaron's Rod: Resurrection of Authority
    07:05 Branch of Jesse: Resurrection of Kingship
    10:16 Jesus and the Saints: Resurrection to Immortality
    13:39 Trusting in God's Promises
    18:06 Conclusion and Audience Interaction

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    36 min
  • Walking in the Light: Fellowship, Life, and Obedience in Christ s7e35
    In this episode of Cogitations, Tony Bruin explores what it truly means to walk in the light of Christ. Drawing from John 8:12, 1 John 1, and Daniel 7:28, Tony unpacks how spiritual light and spiritual life are inseparable. He outlines how genuine fellowship with God requires faithful obedience, how ongoing cleansing comes through Christ’s blood, and how walking “light-adjacent” is a dangerous deception.Alongside the main lesson, Tony addresses real-world challenges: the misuse of shame, moral confusion in modern Christianity, gender roles in marriage, and the implications of abandoning biblical truth for cultural comfort. With illustrations from the lathe, the shower, and even Crocodile Dundee, this episode challenges listeners to step into the light—and stay there.Timestamps:
    00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
    01:03 Community Engagement and Support
    02:49 Technical Issues and Solutions
    06:35 Walking in the Light: Introduction
    10:26 Walking in the Light: Fellowship with God and His People
    15:21 Walking in the Light: Having the Light of Life
    19:22 Walking in the Light: Obedience and Cleansing
    25:17 Conclusion and Call to Action
    26:55 Comments and Interaction
    28:10 The Misguided Paths of Modern Men
    28:48 The Hypocrisy of Modern Christian Women
    30:13 The Tale of the Bat: A Lesson on Hypocrisy
    33:47 The Role of Shame in Christian Life
    34:47 The Modern Marriage Dilemma
    44:37 The Patriarchy and Gender Roles
    46:17 Final Thoughts and Farewel

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    #ChristianLiving #BiblicalTruth #WalkInTheLight #ChristianMarriage #GenderRoles #ChurchOfChrist #ObedienceMatters #SoundDoctrine #SpiritualLife #DailyDiscipleship #StayInTheLight #BloodOfChrist #MoralClarity #Repentance #FaithAndObedience #BibleTeaching #ScriptureStudy #JesusIsLife #TruthOverTradition #ModernChristianity #Sanctification #CogitationsPodcast #ChristianFellowship #PatriarchyRestored #LightAdjacent #SpiritualDeception #BiblicalManhood #BiblicalWomanhood #TonyBruin #ChristianityNowPodcast
    54 min
  • Happiness Is Commanded: The Christian Virtue of Joy cogs7e34
    In this episode of the COS Podcast, Tony Bruin explores the often overlooked virtue of happiness within Christian life. Drawing from scriptural teachings and the works of commentators like Dennis Prager and others, Tony dives deep into why joy and happiness are not merely suggested but commanded in the Bible. He discusses joy's role in reflecting trust in God, its significance as a moral obligation, and how it serves as a powerful witness to the world. Join the discussion on the importance of cultivating deep, abiding happiness as a vital aspect of Christian discipleship.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

    00:39 Discussing Happiness and Virtue
    01:25 Dennis Prager's Influence on Happiness
    03:36 The Importance of Joy in Christian Life
    08:45 Joy as a Commandment and Its Biblical Basis
    14:04 Joy in Adversity and Its Witness to the World
    21:34 The Power of Joyful Witness
    22:06 Living Out Hope and Joy
    22:47 Joy in the Christian Community
    23:44 The Moral Obligation to Be Joyful
    23:57 Concluding Thoughts on Joy
    26:36 Engaging with the Community
    30:27 The Importance of Joy in Faith
    31:07 Joining the Tony Bruin Community
    40:17 Final Remarks and Encouragement

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    #joy #rejoice #christianjoy #happiness #obedience #virtue #christianvirtue #spiritualmaturity #biblestudy #newtestament #scripturetruth #faithfulliving #trustGod #discipleship #fruitofthespirit #holyliving #contentment #kingdomliving #spiritualgrowth #moralobligation #gladness #gospelwitness #lightoftheworld #walkinfaith #redeemedlife #righteousness #christiancharacter #christianpodcast #churchteaching #tonybruin
    42 min
  • Stop Calling Obedience Legalism: Why Church Discipline Still Matters cogs7e33
    In this episode of Cogitations, Tony Bruin confronts the confusion between obedience and legalism. Drawing from Matthew 18 and 1 Corinthians 5, he lays out God’s revealed system for church discipline and warns against the cultural influences—feminism, emotionalism, and therapeutic softness—that have led many churches to neglect it. He addresses the creeping entitlement behind objections to “enforcement” and defends the authority of Scripture against modern spiritual subjectivism. Faithfulness demands courage. Obedience is not legalism. Church discipline is not cruelty—it is love in action. This is a wake-up call to churches that have fallen silent out of fear of backlash or discomfort. If the church will not act on what God commands, then it ceases to be the church.

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     #TonyBruin #ChurchDiscipline #Legalism #Obedience #Faithfulness #BiblicalTruth #ScriptureIsEnough #SoundDoctrine #RebukeInLove #ChurchPurity #SpiritualCourage #FeminismInChurch #Emotionalism #CulturalMarxism #FalseTeaching #Discipleship #ToughLove #JesusIsLord #BiblicalAuthority #ScriptureAlone #Restoration #Matthew18 #1Corinthians5 #ChurchLeadership #GraceAndTruth #Repentance #SpiritualWarfare #TruthMatters #CogitationsPodcast
    35 min
  • Unhappy, Unheard, Uncorrected: When Churches Fail Women by Telling Them What They Want to Hear cogs7e32
    Unhappy, Unheard, Uncorrected: When Churches Fail Women by Telling Them What They Want to Hear📅 Show Type:
    Cogitations | Free For All Friday📝 Episode Description:
    In this episode of Free For All Friday, we dive into the sensitive topics of marriage, divorce, and remarriage from a biblical perspective. We talk about no-fault divorce, cultural influence on church women, and why silence in the face of rebellion says more about a congregation than we’d like to admit.Tony shares his views on covenant vows, emotional abuse, the place for legal separation, and the line between empathy and enabling sin. This episode is shaped by real-life observations, community interaction, and straightforward Scripture.You’ll also hear how the Tony Bruin Locals community plays a role in shaping future conversations, and how to be part of that growing work.⏱ Timestamps:
    00:00 Introduction and Free for All Friday Overview
    00:26 Community Engagement and Growth
    02:36 Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage: A Biblical Perspective
    04:24 The Impact of Financial Incentives on Divorce
    09:42 Biblical Teachings on Divorce and Separation
    15:26 Covenant Preservation and Vows
    29:21 Modern Church Women and Cultural Influence
    34:26 Podcast Considerations: Life's Dissatisfactions
    35:23 Guidance and Scripture: A Call for Biblical Wisdom
    35:43 Centrism and Its Impact on the Church
    36:29 Inverted Leadership and the Role of Women
    36:54 Feminine Backlash and COVID-19
    37:14 Biblical Truth vs. Worldly Wisdom
    39:16 The Watchman's Responsibility
    39:59 Public Rebuke and Church Discipline
    40:48 Modern Women and Church Dynamics
    46:50 Abuse, Accountability, and Legal Action
    59:54 Final Thoughts and Viewer Interaction

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    #Cogitations #FreeForAllFriday #TonyBruin #ChristianityNow #MarriageCovenant #NoFaultDivorce #BiblicalMarriage #ChurchDiscipline #Titus2 #Gynocentrism #ChristianWomanhood #BiblicalTruth #SpeakTheTruth #ChurchAccountability #OnlineMinistry #LocalsCommunity #ChristianPodcast #FaithfulTeaching #CovenantVows #ScriptureSpeaks
    1 hr 2 min
  • Contrarian by Nature, Christian by Name? It Doesn’t Work cogs7e31
    Contrarianism vs. Courage: How True Christian Bravery Reflects Jesus In this episode of Cogitations, Tony Brewer discusses the differences between being a contrarian and having true courage as a Christian. Drawing from personal experiences and scriptural references, Tony emphasizes that real bravery isn't defined by opposing popular culture but by embodying Christ-like qualities such as humility, consistency, and love. He criticizes the tendency of some Christians to conflate loudness with righteousness and challenges listeners to rethink their approach to courage in the context of faith. The episode also covers technical updates about streaming on different platforms like Rumble and Facebook.
    00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
    00:40 Switching to Rumble
    01:17 Contrarian vs. Courageous
    03:01 True Courage Reflects Christ
    04:46 The Contrarian Trap
    07:30 Encouragement and Rebuke
    10:31 Discernment in Social Media
    20:32 Abortion and NAMBLA Discussion
    22:46 Libs of TikTok Controversy
    24:50 Free Speech Absolutism Debate
    27:25 Platform vs. Publisher Obligations
    31:28 Personal Experience with Social Media Restrictions
    33:31 Encouraging Rumble Subscriptions
     39:21 Leadership and Communication Styles
    41:54 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

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    #DiscipleshipMatters #JesusIsTheModel #GospelCentered #ChristianIdentity #SocialMediaSermons #ChristianEthics #Contrarianism #ChristianBehavior #FalseBoldness #RebukeInLove
    #FaithfulPreaching #ChristianDiscipline #BibleTeaching #RighteousLiving #CourageInChrist #TruthAndLove #ChristianContent #EvangelismOnline #SpiritualDiscernment #VirtueSignalingExposed #ChristianInfluence
    45 min
  • Three Conversations That Define Your Life: Worry, Counsel, and Prayer Cogs7e30
    The Three Conversations That Define Your Life: Worry, Counsel, and Prayer In this episode of Cogitations with Tony Brewer, we dive deep into the three crucial conversations that shape our lives: internal (worry vs. discernment), external (echo chambers vs. wise counsel), and upward (prayer and peace). Using biblical references and personal reflections, Tony explores how these conversations impact our responses, direction, and even our faith. Additionally, Tony shares insights on how he utilizes ChatGPT for content creation and provides updates on the podcast's growth and platform monetization. Join Tony as he emphasizes the importance of aligning our internal thoughts with scripture, seeking godly counsel, and maintaining an ongoing prayer life.
    00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
    00:29 The Importance of Conversations
    00:43 Using Chat GPT for Content Creation
    01:15 Engaging with the Audience
    02:09 Podcast Success and Monetization
    03:38 Three Conversations That Define Your Life
    04:30 Internal Conversations: Worry vs. Discernment
    08:28 External Conversations: Echo Chambers vs. Wise Counsel
    11:46 Upward Conversations: Prayer and Peace
    27:00 The Power of Words and Vocabulary
    29:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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    31 min
  • Is Satan Just a Symbol? Not According to the Bible cogs7e29
    Is Satan Real? A Biblical Analysis Join Tony Brewer in this episode of 'Cogitations' as he delves deep into the existence of Satan according to the Bible. Tony discusses various viewpoints on whether Satan is a literal being or a metaphorical symbol, referencing scripture and theological arguments. The episode also covers topics such as the interpretation of demons, the nature of spiritual beings, and the allegorization of biblical doctrines. Tune in to hear Tony's robust defense of Satan's literal existence and the implications for Christian theology.
    00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
    00:29 Supporting the Podcast: How You Can Help
    01:29 Engaging with the Audience 02:07 Technical Check and Live Streaming 
    03:25 Introducing the Main Topic: Satan's Existence
    05:19 Debating the Nature of Satan
    10:42 Biblical Evidence of Satan as an Entity 1
    2:13 Modern Interpretations and Misconceptions
    19:47
    The Extremes of Satan's Influence
    20:53 Satan's Role in Judas' Betrayal
    21:17 Satan's Deception and Symbolism
    21:56 The Binding of Satan 25:03 Satan's Devices and Strategies
    27:37 The Reality of Satan
    30:12 Viewer Comments and Interaction
    32:45 Concluding Thoughts and Announcements

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    40 min
  • Be Who God Made You to Be: Stop Trying to Please Everyone cogs7e28
    People-Pleasing: A Trap You Need to Avoid | Tony Brewer on Co. Cogitations In this episode, Tony Brewer of Co. Cogitations Podcast dives into the pitfalls of people-pleasing, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself and God. Using scripture from Daniel and Proverbs, Tony elaborates on the wisdom of living authentically and not seeking validation from others. Join the discussion and learn why striving to meet everyone's expectations will only lead to unhappiness and distraction from God's purpose for you.

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    00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
    00:38 The Trap of People Pleasing
    01:45 Biblical Insights on Authenticity
    05:15 Lessons from Proverbs
    08:54 Personal Anecdotes and Reflections
    18:04 Final Thoughts and Announcements

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    23 min
  • Prudence: Walking Wisely in a World That Mocks Wisdom cogs7e27
    The world laughs at wisdom today. Caution is mocked. Boundaries are ridiculed. Prudence is treated like fear. But the Bible tells a different story. Prudence is not insecurity—it is wisdom applied. It is faithfulness in action. In this livestream, we are going to study what prudence really means, why the world despises it, and how Christians must walk wisely, guarding their hearts and honoring their commitments. From Joseph in Egypt to Nehemiah rebuilding the walls to Jesus Himself moving carefully according to the Father's will, Scripture shows that prudence is a mark of the faithful, not the fearful. Join me as we walk through the Bible and reclaim the virtue the world has forgotten.

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    22 min

About Cogitations

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These podcasts are from livestreams that I broadcast about topics of discussion in the ”We Talk Truth” group. For more information see wetalktruth.com or search for the group on Facebook.