So We Speak

"Give us eyes to see your work in the world and the courage to do it."

In this episode we're discussion the issues and candidates in the 2020 election, different approaches to voting, and Christians' role in American politics. We'll even make a few predictions at the end. 

Here are some of the articles we mention in the episode:

The Mohler Option - https://albertmohler.com/2020/10/26/christians-conscience-and-the-looming-2020-election

The Piper Option - https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/policies-persons-and-paths-to-ruin 

The Wilson Option - https://dougwils.com/books-and-culture/s7-engaging-the-culture/7-reasons-why-it-is-possible-for-christians-to-vote-for-trump-in-2020-without-getting-a-defiled-conscience-and-or-losing-their-soul.html

Alan Noble on Christian Witness and Truth - https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2020/09/71762/ 

Karen Swallow Prior on third party voting - https://www.christianitytoday.com/edstetzer/2020/october/karen-swallow-prior-voting-for-neither.html 

Sam Storms on abortion and voting - https://www.samstorms.org/enjoying-god-blog/post/a-brief-reflection-on-john-piper-s-recent-article-concerning-the-presidential-election 

Joe Biden in the Christian Post - https://www.christianpost.com/voices/the-greatest-commandment-has-guided-my-politics.html 

Mike Pence in the Christian Post - https://www.christianpost.com/voices/president-trump-is-the-best-choice-for-americans-of-faith.html 

Andrew Walker on Pro-Lifers voting Pro-Choice - https://andrewtwalker.com/2020/10/abortion-and-single-issue-voting-a-reply-to-phil-vischer-and-skye-jethani/ 

This week we pick up with the second half of the conversation with Zach and Chelsea about finding freedom and sobriety in Christ. Chelsea tells her story and we talk about breaking generational trends and allowing the gospel to create a new future.

Christ came to set us free, and Zach and Chelsea know that firsthand. This week and next, we talk about being set free from addiction, breaking generational chains, and watching God write a new story. 

Nehemiah is one of the most relatable characters in the Bible, and one of the best leaders. This story continues the book of Ezra as the people of God return to Jerusalem and rebuild the walls. In this episode we discuss the book of Nehemiah and the lessons we can take from his life and leadership. 

In this episode, we talk about the Netflix movie "Cuties," what it reveals about our culture, and how Christians can talk about God's plan for sexuality. 

Ryan Smith is a pastor at Eagle Heights Baptist Church in Stillwater, OK and founded Trust the Circle a ministry devoted to trusting God's design for sexuality. Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.

Ezra is one of the last characters we meet in the Old Testament and one of the most faithful. After Cyrus allows the Jews to go back to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple, Ezra brings a second wave of Levites and calls the people to repentance. He's an example to preachers, teachers, and everyone who's faithfully following God and in the end, he leads an incredible revival among the people of God.

1 & 2 Kings tells the story of the fall of Israel and Judah from the heights of the reign of Solomon and the dedication of the temple to the destruction of the temple and the exile. Unlike the end of 2 Samuel which spells doom for Israel, 2 Kings ends with a glimmer of hope and a preview of resurrection.

In the Hebrew Bible, 1 & 2 Samuel and 1 & 2 Kings are one section, telling the story of the Kings of Israel from the time of the judges through the exile. In this episode, we talk about how to read biblical narratives and discuss the stories of Samuel, Saul, and David. 

This week we're answering questions from listeners:

How can pastors be held accountable when they don't know everyone in the church? (1:10)

Should the story of the woman caught in adultery be in the Bible? (18:00)

How should Christians engage in politics and legislation? (33:55)

What books do you recommend for learning more about theology? (47:40)

What books are you reading that you recommend? (54:45)

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