In this episode, Dr. Richard Caldwell and host Dr. Josh Philpot address the difficult biblical instruction regarding separation from professing believers who live in unrepentant sin. They explore key passages such as 2 Thessalonians 3 and 1 Corinthians 5, discussing how to apply these commands to long-term friendships and family dynamics. Dr. Caldwell clarifies that while Christians must not withdraw from the world, they cannot maintain casual fellowship with a "so-called brother" who walks in open rebellion. The discussion provides practical wisdom on handling holiday gatherings with sinful family members and dealing with those who leave the church in anger. Ultimately, the goal of this separation is not punitive but restorative, aiming to shame the sinner into repentance while maintaining the purity of the church.

Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot introduce The Pastors Seminary, a new ministry initiative at Founders Baptist Church designed to train men for pastoral ministry within the local church context. Joined by Academic Dean John Anderson, they discuss the limitations of traditional and online seminary models, specifically addressing the dangers of individualism and anonymity in theological training. The episode outlines the vision for a Master of Divinity program that combines academic rigor, including biblical languages, with life-on-life mentorship and character evaluation by qualified elders.