The Old Roads Podcast

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O'Kelley explores the biblical teaching on divorce and remarriage. What kind of union is a marriage? Are there ever biblical reasons to end a marriage, and if so, can a divorced person ethically enter into a new marriage with someone else, the Reformed tradition has left a heritage of wisdom on these questions that can help us navigate the teachings of Scripture.

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O'Kelley addresses a modern ethical quandary that Christians face. How should a believer balance concerns to maintain ethical standards while also keeping relationships with loved ones open? What does the act of attending a same-sex wedding communicate?

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In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O'Kelley looks to God's revelation in Scripture and in nature to investigate the purposes of the institution of marriage. With those purposes in view, what can we conclude about what marriage is and whether or not modern modifications to the institution are true to what God designed it to be?

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O'Kelley answers questions from listeners about having children. Are married couples morally obligated to have as many children as tehy can, or might there be good reasons for intentional family planning? What should a couple do if the husband and wife disagree on this question? And for couples who struggle with infertility, how should we morally evaluate in vitro fertilization (IVF)?

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O'Kelley explores what it is that makes a particular gathering of Christians into a church and how to distinguish true churches from false churches.

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O'Kelley addresses church discipline. Is it a biblical practice? Does Scripture command churches to practice it? If so, how should it be carried out, and for what purposes?

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O'Kelley explains why church membership is an essential part of the Christian life. Even though Christians today have many resources from which they can draw to aid them in discipleship, God has not designed us to find our way on our own. We need a faithful body of believers to whom we are accountable and who will help nurture us in the faith.

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O'Kelley answers questions from listeners on whether or not Scripture permits women to hold the office of deacon, apparent contradictions in the Bible, and explaining the glory of God to kids.

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In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O'Kelley surveys three main approaches among Christians to the question of the age of the earth: Young Earth Creationism, Old Earth Creationism, and Evolutionary Creationism. What are the similarities and differences between these views? How does each view affect important biblical teachings? What are different options for interpreting the creation account in Genesis 1?