Halloween, Easter, and Christmas have pagan roots and are idolatrous holidays by nature. Christians should have no part in idol worship and should, therefore, have no part in the worldly celebration of pagan holidays. In this episode, Andrew and James consider the holidays of the world in light of Scripture. Is it okay for Christians […]

When we read the Bible for effect, we always make it about us. It is important to consider the context and notice that every verse works to glorify the Father and exalt Jesus Christ, not us. In this episode, Andrew and James consider the tendency worldly people have to read themselves into the text as […]

The Bible is a set of documents 2,000 years old and older, written over thousands of years, and possibly corrupted through various translations and interpretations. It’s the 21st Century. Can’t we just move on? In this episode, Andrew and James consider the claim that the Bible is overrated. They talk about translation, interpretation, textual criticism, […]

Why do some people who claim to be Christians take a hard stance against alcohol consumption? Is drinking a sin? What about addiction? What is the Bible’s actual stance on the subject of alcohol? In this two-part episode, Andrew talks with Billy Elkins III about booze in the Bible. They consider God’s favorable design for […]

Why do some people who claim to be Christians take a hard stance against alcohol consumption? Is drinking a sin? What about addiction? What is the Bible’s actual stance on the subject of alcohol? In this two-part episode, Andrew talks with Billy Elkins III about booze in the Bible. They consider God’s favorable design for […]

Wouldn’t the church gathering be better if we simply loved one another and forgot about theology? Is theology important for the church? Why? What is the goal when theology is properly taught? In this episode, Andrew talks with two of his mentors, Jamie Powell and Billy Elkins II. These three pastors consider the pastoral role […]

If a pastor is to be wholly devoted to the ministry of the word–prayer, study, preparation, and presentation of Scripture–how can he love his family well? Is it biblical for him to be in business, invest in stocks, or manage real-estate? Should he also go to school? What do people mean when they say, “My […]

The pastor is here to ____________________. How would you fill in the blank? How does Scripture? Why are there so many unbiblical expectations of pastors. What danger is there when the pastor is malnourished in the word? In this episode, James and Andrew consider Paul Washer’s tenth indictment against the modern church. They consider the […]

The Bible is God’s word and only He has the words of eternal life. Yet, we so often replace Scripture’s wisdom with the world’s in the home and in the local church. Though our motivation might be good, we often hurt more than we help. In this episode, James, Perry, and Andrew consider Paul Washer’s […]

Churches don’t usually talk about living holy lives. If they do, it kind-of comes across legalistically. What does it mean for Christians to be in the world but not of it? Why is true holiness the opposite of legalism? What has separation to do with the providence of God? In this episode, James and Andrew […]