Founders Baptist Church

This week on the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Josh Philpot has questions for Dr. Richard Caldwell about being a missionary. In one sense, every Christian is a missionary in that we are to share the good news of Christ with others. But most of us will never leave our country of birth to do that as our full-time vocation. So how does someone become a missionary- Is being a missionary based solely on someone having a desire for that work- Or, is there a specific call to be a missionary that is separate or distinct from a call to ministry work- How would someone know if they are being called to be a full-time missionary-

This week on the Straight Truth Podcast, we have a listener who writes to us asking about the financial struggles of believers. They want to understand why it seems that unbelievers prosper greatly while many believers struggle to make ends meet. Dr. Philpot says the Bible speaks about these things. An example is found in Psalm 73, where we read of Asaph, who struggles with the seeming prosperity of the wicked while righteous people suffer. He asks Dr. Richard Caldwell to help us understand why God allows unbelievers to prosper while many believers struggle financially. What can Dr. Caldwell share that might help guide our hearts and our thinking about this-

This week on the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Josh Philpot shares with Dr. Richard Caldwell that pressure and tension are rising in the culture. We find it in businesses, our workplaces, and all around us. There is this pressure for everyone everywhere to capitulate to the feelings and beliefs of others. This is especially true when it comes to the issues of gender and sexuality. Dr. Philpot asks Dr. Caldwell about how Christians should and can prepare to respond to these things. How can Christians respond lovingly even as some in authority over us attempt to force immorality upon us- What should Christians do when they are pressured and compelled to speak in ways that are not truthful- How should we react to these things-