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Today Chris and Glenn welcome an old friend of Chris’s, Bradley G. Green, faculty of Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, soon to be faculty of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Brad comes on the show to discuss his new book with Crossway Publishing, What Is Critical Theory? It was a fun and interesting conversation, even though the guys miss Tom. Enjoy!

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After a few personal updates from these past couple of days since returning to Malaysia, I begin by talking about the new Hong Kong security law that empowers gov’t to search phones and other devices, and why this isn’t quite the big deal as some want to make it seem. Also, I talk about Canada’s search of my phone. (7:54). Next, we take a few minutes for a fascinating look at global gasoline prices (22:05). Then, we look at the REALITY of China’s energy consumption (Hint: its not as Green as it seems)(26:50). Another well-written article from India provides a helpful take on the two things China lacks as it attempts to grow into a world superpower (32:19). Next to last, we work through an eye-opening take by a Chinese writer for a Japanese newspaper, comparing China’s current economic state to Japan’s back before the real-estate bubble burst 30+ years ago (38:50). Last but not least, while looking briefly at this week’s Pray for China cities, I tell the story of the one and only time I was caught red-handed smuggling Christian literature from Hong Kong into China (47:04). 

Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast network! I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day.  Feel free to write anytime: [email protected]. All my books, substack, patreon, and everything else can be easily found at PrayGiveGo.us!

The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com)

Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com)

Unbeaten: Arrested, Interrogated, and Deported from China (Unbeaten.vip)

China may have all the attributes of a superpower—but it lacks two things

https://www.theweek.in/columns/prasannan/2026/03/21/china-a-sleeping-kumbhakarna.html

China’s housing crisis is worse than it seems

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/07/06/world/chinas-housing-crisis-is-worse-than-it-seems/

Now let's take a look at this coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities…

https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-mar-29-apr-4-2026

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Today David looks at how some theonomists and abortion abolitionist might respond to what he said last week about Paul's 3-point summary in Timothy about what obeying the law of God means. Is it antinomian? To that end he considers what Paul meant when he told Timothy that some who desire to be teachers of the law don't use it lawfully because they neither understand what they say or what they affirm.

Mike D'Virgilio walks through his transition from an Amillennialist to a Postmillennialist, noting key differences along the way. https://mikedvirgilio.com/

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Joshua Haymes talks with Seth Gruber about the growing problem of Christians staying silent in the name of being “nice.”

When does kindness become compromise? Why are so many unwilling to speak truth out of fear of how they’ll be perceived?

This episode challenges the idea that niceness equals love—and calls Christians to bold, faithful witness.

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Did the Reformers believe civil rulers should promote Christianity?

 In this episode of The Magistrate, James Baird responds to the claim that “magisterial Christian nationalism” ignores the reality of human sin and promotes a utopian political vision.

Drawing on the writings of the Protestant Reformers, historic Reformed political theology, and the ideas of the American founding, James examines the historic concept sometimes called the “Christian prince.”

 Did figures like Calvin, Knox, and the early Protestants believe civil magistrates had a duty toward true religion?

Does human depravity make Christian governance impossible, or does it simply require wise limits on power?

This episode returns to the original sources to explore what historic Christianity actually taught about civil authority, the role of the magistrate, and the relationship between church and state.

The discussion begins, as many serious human endeavors do, with people trying to control their breathing without passing out. Singing is explained through comparisons to instruments, which is comforting if you have ever wondered whether your lungs are basically a woodwind section. This leads directly, and quite logically, to the term “recorderist,” which sounds less like a musician and more like a person who files complaints. We discuss the philosophy behind the invention of the one note flute.

The conversation pivots to attractiveness, because no discussion of airflow is complete without ranking humans. There is an earnest attempt to determine whether glasses, clothing, or accessories make someone more attractive, as if beauty operates like a sandwich where adding the right topping suddenly solves everything. This collapses into a debate about celebrity “hot lists,” which appear to be based on a complex system involving fame, timing, and the ability to wear unusual outfits without being stopped by security.

There is a deep investigation into how Grape-Nuts absorb liquid, which is the kind of research normally conducted by scientists or people who own bowls. This expands into soaking cereals on purpose and eventually into recipes like cereal milk waffle cakes, suggesting that at some point mankind looked at breakfast and thought, “What if this required more steps?”

Just when it seems like things cannot become more structured, the discussion turns to biblical references, including Ezekiel bread and the frankly concerning punishments assigned to prophets.

Then the strategy of “hiding in plain sight” is explored, accomplished by doing normal things in a slightly more deliberate way. This is followed by weddings, tuxedos, and the realization that formal attire is governed by rules and we don't know who wrote them. 

The episode wraps with stories from teachers and band rooms, where discipline, performance, and wildly exaggerated punishments combine into a kind of educational theater without the education. 

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Joshua Haymes reacts to and critiques comments from Nick J. Fuentes, who criticizes a man for marrying a woman with a promiscuous past.

In this episode, Joshua examines the issue from a biblical perspective—addressing repentance, forgiveness, and what the gospel means for someone’s past.

A direct conversation about sin, redemption, and how Christians should think about marriage.