Are today’s churches filled with “mummy Christians”? This episode takes a hard look at faith without action, drawing on the blunt words of General William Booth and Charles Spurgeon. Many believers occupy space but do little to live out their faith—and Scripture calls that dead. Christ spoke more words of judgment than comfort, not to condemn but to awaken. Maybe it’s time we listened.

Prayer isn’t just a spiritual exercise—it’s a test of our love. In this episode, we explore how prayer draws us close to God, strengthens our love for others, and becomes the very measure of our faith. If we neglect prayer, are we also neglecting love itself? Join us as we reflect on what Scripture reveals about the power, purpose, and profound consequences of a prayerful life.

In this eclectic and incisive episode of The Easy Chair, recorded June 2, 1986, R.J. Rushdoony draws a direct line from Romanticism’s reckless idealism to the political, educational, and moral chaos of modern life. From butterfly-chasing libertines and forged poetry to suicidal revolutionaries and the failures of public education, Rushdoony exposes how utopian fantasies erode law, virtue, and reality itself. He also surveys privatization efforts in the UK, chronicles Christian alternatives to state welfare, and calls attention to legal battles threatening Christian schools. Tune in for sharp cultural critique, forgotten history, and a rallying cry for Christian action.

What if the real moral crisis behind today’s lawsuits and social reforms isn’t corporate corruption—but the death of personal responsibility? In Chalcedon Position Paper No. 92: “False Morality and False Reform,” R.J. Rushdoony challenges both conservatives and liberals with a piercing question: Are we justifying sin in the name of justice? From tobacco lawsuits to victim-culture protests, Rushdoony traces how modern society has inverted morality—replacing repentance with blame, and true reform with legal theater. Join us as we unpack the difference between Biblical justice and the counterfeit morality of an age desperate to call sinners “victims.”

Is preaching meant to please people—or to please God? This episode reflects on Charles Spurgeon’s bold, unflinching ministry and the resistance he faced for preaching hard truths. Many want sermons that “uplift” without convicting, but true preaching must honor God, not man. The real test isn’t how it makes us feel—but whether it’s faithful to His Word.

Humanism drives modern change by trusting man alone to solve society’s problems without God. Thinkers like Machiavelli and Erasmus believed in progress through human effort, rejecting divine renewal. Humanism makes man, not God, the source of law and morality, leading to moral relativism and decay. Sadly, it even influences the church, limiting Scripture to private life. True Christianity must apply God’s Word fully and reclaim dominion under God, not humanistic ideals.

Spiritual blindness is more dangerous than we think. This episode contrasts true faith with the self-deception of those blind to their own sin—like the pastor who delighted in his empty sermons. As Isaiah warns, a blind generation stumbles toward judgment. But while the blind have no future, those in Christ—though they may suffer—are “more than conquerors.” Sight begins with the light of God’s truth.

Why are godly pastors often underappreciated—and underpaid? This episode explores Paul’s command to give “double honor” to faithful ministers, exposing how stinginess toward pastors often reflects a deeper dishonor toward God. From withheld salaries to leftover generosity, many churches rob both God's servants and His glory. If we truly honor the Lord, we’ll honor those who labor in His Word.

One word. Four letters. A lifetime of faith. In this final episode of our How to Pray series, we reflect on the meaning and power of the word “Amen.” Far more than a polite way to end a prayer, amen is a bold declaration of trust in the unshakeable promises of God. It is our Yes to His Yes in Christ—the echo of Heaven in the voice of faith. Join us as we close this series the way all true prayer ends: in confidence, surrender, and praise. Amen and amen.

In this episode, R.J. Rushdoony asks a blunt but crucial question: Who fears the government more—criminals or the law-abiding? Drawing from Romans 13, Rushdoony reminds us that civil authority exists to be a terror to evildoers, not to honest citizens. But today, the roles are reversed. From repeat offenders laughing at weak enforcement to citizens dreading audits and permits, government has shifted from protector to predator. Tune in to hear why a just society demands a return to biblical justice—and fear where it belongs.