I give thanks for a friend from seminary, seek ministry partners and consider why there is so much pretense in the church.

We cover question 88 of the Westminster Catechism, John Jefferson Davis's Evangelical Ethics and in our Atin-Lay segment, gratia preveniens, prevenient grace.

Author Chad Stewart joins me to consider how the gospel impacts his work as a writer of adventure stories. We discuss the craft of writing, CS Lewis and more.

We consider futilitarianism as today's ism, look back at our series on the parables and consider the mess of pottage we have sought by selling our souls.

Lisa and I discuss our marriage vow, for better or for worse. Plus, a five minute overview of the book of Philippians.

I give thanks for a forever friend, Andy, encouraging reading Erik Larson's Dead Wake, on the Luisitania and consider whether God was unjust in calling for Isaac's sacrifice.

We consider Shorter Catechism question 87 and seek ministry partners. We explain how ex nihil nihil fit, out of nothing nothing comes meshes with creation ex nihilo, out of nothing.

Pastor Mike Chastain goes back to school as a student, and to reach unbelievers with the gospel. Hear how his sharp mind and tender heart is making a difference.

We consider Erastianism, the state having authority over the church. We look at the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, and give thanks for the oldest hymnbook, the Psalms.

We consider the implications of the federal vaccine mandate and provide a 5 minute overview of the book of Ephesians.