This Month:

How should Christian men understand the current coronavirus pandemic? What does the Bible say about diseases like this? What are some practical steps we can take in this unusual season? 

In this episode, Pastor BJ and Dave look at these ideas:

• The Bible speaks often about the issue of disease and epidemic
• The Bible is very clear that pandemics are a result of the Fall, and not part of the original good creation
• Christian Men must be willing to affirm God’s sovereign control even at a time like this
• Good Christian men must be prepared to lead well in a time of crisis

• What role does the Fall play in epidemics?
• Are epidemics and infectious diseases a curse of God? 
• How ought Christian men conduct themselves during this situation?

(32 mins)

References:

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/christians-anxious-coronavirus/

https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/corrie-ten-boom

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-talk-to-children-about-the-coronavirus-2020030719111

https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/talking-with-kids-about-the-coronavirus/

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/how-should-christians-talk-about-the-covid-19-potential-pandemic/

This Month:

 What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol? How ought Christian men approach this topic? How do we handle the issue of brothers in the faith disagreeing about it? 

 In this episode, Dave and I look at these ideas:

• The Bible speaks abundantly about the subject of alcohol in regards to celebrations
• The Bible speaks very positively about alcohol as a gift given by God
• The Bible also gives tremendous warnings about drunkenness and addiction to alcohol 
• Good Christian men can disagree about this topic and remain in fellowship together

• What role does alcohol play in regards to biblical joy?
• What principle should guide our thinking  regarding the strong warnings against drunkenness?
• What principle should guide us as we engage with other brothers who disagree?

 (31 mins)

This Month:

How should Christian men understand the origins debate? Why does this debate matter?

In these two episodes, Dave and I look at these ideas:

• Since the late 18th century, many folks have come to doubt the accepted interpretation of Genesis as ordinary history
• Christians today regularly wrestle with the competing ideas about creation and evolution and many hypotheses in between 
• Doubting the veracity of Genesis as history has led many to lose faith in the Bible and in God 

• What are the various positions held in this discussion?
• What does the Bible say about the origins of the universe?
• What do the latest scientific observations seem to indicate?
• Why can we not resolve this battle?

(Part 1 – 39 mins/Part 2 – 40 mins)

Bibliography

 Refuting Compromise by Jonathan Sarfati
Refuting Evolution by Jonathan Sarfati
Ultimate Proof of Creation by Jason Lisle
The Physics of Einstein by Jason Lisle
Earth’s Catastrophic Past by Andrew Snelling
Thousands Not Billions by Don DeYoung
Old Earth Creationism on Trial by Jason Lisle
Creation in Six Days by James B. Jordan
Starlight and Time by Russell Humphreys
In the Beginning by EJ Young
Astronomy and Creation by Don DeYoung
The Battle for the Beginning by John MacArthur
Not A Chance by RC Sproul

This Month:

How should Christian men understand the origins debate? Why does this debate matter?

In these two episodes, Dave and I look at these ideas:

• Since the late 18th century, many folks have come to doubt the accepted interpretation of Genesis as ordinary history
• Christians today regularly wrestle with the competing ideas about creation and evolution and many hypotheses in between 
• Doubting the veracity of Genesis as history has led many to lose faith in the Bible and in God 

• What are the various positions held in this discussion?
• What does the Bible say about the origins of the universe?
• What do the latest scientific observations seem to indicate?
• Why can we not resolve this battle?

(Part 1 – 39 mins/Part 2 – 40 mins)

Bibliography

 Refuting Compromise by Jonathan Sarfati
Refuting Evolution by Jonathan Sarfati
Ultimate Proof of Creation by Jason Lisle
The Physics of Einstein by Jason Lisle
Earth’s Catastrophic Past by Andrew Snelling
Thousands Not Billions by Don DeYoung
Old Earth Creationism on Trial by Jason Lisle
Creation in Six Days by James B. Jordan
Starlight and Time by Russell Humphreys
In the Beginning by EJ Young
Astronomy and Creation by Don DeYoung
The Battle for the Beginning by John MacArthur
Not A Chance by RC Sproul

This Month:

How are Christian men to handle the busyness of our modern life? What attitudes ought we to have regarding our time and commitments? 

In this episode, Dave and I look at these ideas:

• Christians (and particularly men) regularly admit to feeling too busy, and feeling like they do not have time for the spiritual disciplines 
• Technology has blurred the lines between family and work and church life, and it has overextended our ability to make deep personal connections
• Christian men too often see the world as divided into the sacred and the secular 
• This causes guilt for not doing more “sacred” things and makes us think we are not glorifying God in our “secular” activities

• What role does pride play in our incessant busyness?
• How does the fact of God’s sovereignty affect our attitudes about time commitments?
• Where does the practice of a Sabbath fit into this discussion of busyness?

(38 mins)