On this episode, the guys are back to answer more listener questions (skip to the 3:40 minute if you don't want to listen to banter about phones, computers, and losing football teams). Questions addressed on this episode: When will the rapture take place? How much should I tithe? What is the difference between the moral, civil, and ceremonial law? What is a chiasm? These, and other questions, all answered on this episode of The Calvary Cast.

On this episode, the guys banter for three minutes and thirteen seconds, then talk about a book, before answer listener submitted questions. From the silly to the serious, there's a little bit of everything on this episode: sabbatarianism, cessationism, pistol shrimp, Martin Luther, and why Jess was told the first thing he needed to know going into ministry was that he was not a protestant (!). All this and more, on the 170th episode of The Calvary Cast.

On this episode, Graham and Jess banter about cutting off limbs with chainsaws and hunting for Christmas trees. They then discuss the book of the month, "Chosen by God," by R.C. Sproul. In the last, and longest segment, they discuss skipping church. How many times can we skip church in a year? Is there a certain number of days you can be gone, like vacation days from work? What do we mean in our membership commitments when we say we will attend, “unless providentially hindered”? We hope this discussion will be thought-provoking as you reflect on your relationship with the local church.

On this special episode of The Calvary Cast, Jess and Graham are joined by discount Jeff Durbin (AKA Matt Anderson). They sit down to discuss one of the more bizarre passages in the Bible: Numbers 5. Why does the Lord want a woman to drink water with dust in it? Why must she say an oath? What does it mean that her thigh could fall away? All these questions, and more, are answered in this episode.

On this episode of The Calvary Cast, Jess and Graham discuss the book of the month, something they have not done for many months. After that, they dig into the listener suggested topic of the day: the pastoral prayer. Our worship service has lots of prayer, but one prayer in particular is longer, and we call it "the Pastoral Prayer." Why do we have this as part of our service? Why is it so long (in the minds of some)? What is its structure and Biblical basis? All these questions and more addressed on this podcast.

On this episode, Jess and Graham are joined once again by their favorite Australian. As per their usual arrangement, there is a bit of banter about the weather and other various topics before they dive into the topic of the day. The focus of this episode is John 17. In this crucial passage, we learn about who Jesus is, who his people are, how he prays for us, and how we have been invited into a glorious relationship with the Triune God.

On this episode, Graham and Jess discuss more trivial matters such as, the weather, Graham's cold, and Jess's dislike of summer. After the banter, they dig into the topic of the day: reading the epistles. What were the circumstances surrounding these letters? Who authored them? What is their relationship to the rest of the Bible?

Listen to previous episodes in our "How to Read the Bible," series: 148, 151, 154, 159 and 160.

On this episode, Jess and Graham eat chocolate, drink coffee and welcome in a special guest. Andrew Johnson is back on the podcast, and after a bit of jocularity, the guys discuss loving and serving your church well, so that when you leave, it hurts.

On this episode, the guys discuss the importance of evaluating every area of our lives according to God's Word. To do this, we must look at major areas of our life (spiritual, family, work, personal and physical), then look at our individual responsibilities in those areas and see what God's Word says about those things. We pray this conversation will help you think about evaluating your life in light of God's Word.

Here are two helpful articles on this same subject.

"Out of Control? Learning to Establish a Biblical Use of Time and Priorities"

https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/articles/out-of-control-learning-to-establish-a-biblical-use-of-time-and-priorities/?srsltid=AfmBOop4diGpyszNNHxUW_eppM3dVMVwQN9yuKDFDg6tnYwRqBpk-6oL

"Biblical Priorities"

https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/2024/04/26/biblical-priorities/

On this episode, Jess and Graham discuss the legacy of John MacArthur. With his home going las week, it is appropriate to discuss the ministry of this man who has had such a large influence in the church in America and around the world. Though they did not know John MacArthur personally, there are many things that can be learned and applied from his many years of ministry.