Emily Joy of #churchtoo fame made a recent appearance on the Virtue in the Wasteland podcast. In that conversation, statements were made that need examining if we are to take seriously the assertions of Scripture on testing all things. After some opening remarks, Tom goes through the dialogue, adding his comments along the way. Hopefully […]

Tom is joined by Sarah Lemke, his sister, to discuss her work for their congregation as a youth leader. They visit about the downward trajectory of youth attendance at church in the USA, likely causes, and Sarah’s ideas to stem the tide (hint: it’s about parents). Higher Things is a registered LCMS service organization, and […]

The three articles I mention in passing in the show: Medical Theories on the Cause of Death in Crucifixion Emergency Care of the Crucifixion Victim On the Physical Death of Jesus Christ You may have encountered those who believe that Jesus did not die on the cross Da Vinci Code Muslims Secularists To have a […]

Does Adam’s lifespan defy credulity? Or is it another example of the truth being stranger than fiction? In this episode Tom explains the scientific mechanisms responsible for the dramatic decline (90%!) in human longevity since the flood. Turns out it’s not just possible for the ancients to have lived for centuries – based on modern […]

Why does everyone assume Christians have to carry 100% of the burden of proof for each tenet of our belief system? Is there no pressure on the person holding to an alternate worldview to back up their own truth claims? Tom addresses these questions and more, including a bit of background on the Chi Files […]