In this episode, Pastor Bob is joined by Jesse Nash, a frequent speaker at our Underground Events. Jesse is a practicing lawyer in NJ. Our discussion covers current issues on the legal landscape as it relates to people of faith. In the second half we discuss how the current presidential candidates approach five important issues: human dignity, free speech, marriage and sexuality, parental rights, and religious liberty. 

Join us for an informative and challenging episode.

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Bob Erbig and his co-pastor Dave Hentschel are joined by their respective former professors for a rousing discussion about the end times. We cover differing views on the rapture, we look at the nature of Israel and the Church, and learn how to disagree well in these polarized times. 

 Dr. Craig Blomberg is Professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary in Littleton, CO.

 Dr. Darrell Bock leads the Center for Cultural Engagement at Dallas Theological Seminary in Texas. 

Pastor Bob sits down with Aimee Huber, Executive Director of First Choice Women's Resource Center, and the Alliance Defending Freedom for an update on their legal situation. This episode follows a topic we covered last season and offers new insights. The conversation around the life issue has become central this election cycle—this conversation catapults the listener to ground zero of policy implications. Listen and share!

Where do we find morality?  Where does it come from?  Is there morality in a universe without a God?  Do we need God for morality?  On todays edition of the Underground Sessions Podcast, we discuss this and more with former atheist turned Christian apologist Steve DiSebastian.

More on Steve DiSebastian:

Website:
https://www.confidenceinchrist.org/

Reintroducing Jesus: Uncovering Jesus in the Misinformation Age:
https://www.amazon.com/Reintroducing-Jesus-Uncovering-Misinformation-Age/dp/B0CQC9GXS5/ref=sr_1_5?crid=GLOHD4EBP2H3&keywords=reintroducing+jesus&qid=1702736448&sprefix=reintroducin%2Caps%2C918&sr=8-5

Ratio Christi:
https://ratiochristi.org/

Welcome back to the Underground Sessions Podcast, the online branch of Our Underground sessions ministry. To kick off season 4, Pastor Bob Erbig sits down with his colleague Pastor Dave Hentschel to discuss the relationship of the Church and the State in relation to the political climate of today’s United States of America.

Recommended Resources on the Church and Political Engagement:
 
Video Lectures:
 
A Baptist View of the State by Dr. Hunter Baker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaPvy6gbtuY&t=11s

A Biblical-Theological Reflection on the Relationship between Church and State - Dr. Stephen Wellum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmdGC0MCvMY

Baptists, Take Up and Read Tocqueville - Dr. John D. Wilsey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ-6n9JoIuo

Disestablishment Does Not a Jeffersonian or Rawlsian Make - Dr. Andrew T. Walker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZRRKXWNkng&t=50s

The Authority of the Church and the Authority of the State - Dr. Jonathan Leeman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnbKJWkwPoU

Must Liberty Mean Licentiousness? American Baptists and Public Theology - Dr. Cory D. Higdon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ0xLjyBMpY

Mark Dever Talk on Politics and the Local Church
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/mark-dever-on-politics-and-the-local-church/
 
Sermons
The Gospel and Government – Message on Romans 13 (Pastor Bob Erbig)
https://millingtonbaptist.org/vimeo-video/the-gospel-and-the-government-pastor-bob-erbig-behold-new-life-living-and-loving-as-heirs-5-31-20/
 
Books
Politics after Christendom: Political Theology in a Fractured World by David VanDrunen
https://www.amazon.com/Politics-after-Christendom-Political-Fractured/dp/0310108845/ref=sr_1_1?crid=17GG0DMBOCD75&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.41oAu2ClkCvKgW0hJdARBf4mhdOuernI4tfgxJBAsUoQaE2gnANZ8JQzWGdsANdQfmx3ibfEAfMrJyM90C12SIFRH5d0VoWefiYYoAgooU3Nn5id4yMrccNf-G-Vva5loMIERZv2hZTSE8KRy7cIBLTAFzXZnUEO4mFeHvsHALeEE11S199yCVIydyUlatwxvfqdvE3MCj6wJHVaBnzmFAjSS5iyt0BAF1VJ_XtKTEw.JB__jDAqnRMduQfQco3bV5IBL2To2f47BuzhDp-_A5c&dib_tag=se&keywords=david+vandrunen&qid=1709554481&sprefix=david+vandrun%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-1

Living in God's Two Kingdoms: A Biblical Vision for Christianity and Culture by David VanDrunen
https://www.amazon.com/Living-Gods-Two-Kingdoms-Christianity-ebook/dp/B004774AT4?ref_=ast_author_mpb

How the Nations Rage: Rethinking Faith and Politics in a Divided Age, by Jonathan Leeman
https://www.amazon.com/How-Nations-Rage-Rethinking-Politics/dp/1400218446/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1RI4RUDYB6B4P&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gtSrgvwjkYVT30xWW06YSrOj-ppn8JMtwEXbbAicC2Q.jx6HZGDbaFgdpdvZAPnrbqAyxbutG3IiAALZzKjZ-70&dib_tag=se&keywords=why+do+the+nations+rage+jonathan+leeman&qid=1709554422&sprefix=why+do+the+nations+rage+jonathan+leeman%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-1

The Case for Christian Nationalism by Stephen Wolfe
https://www.amazon.com/Case-Christian-Nationalism-Stephen-Wolfe-ebook/dp/B0BHZMGXNF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3U0K0WQWQ2W3D&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QQHQTAlSHQvcBiPrYmOQcJ1a1pgSBAjwVPhGiUhKks7GwCnDOev7K8hbiJzTtgFEha1bXQ6wigRnvQ43WSpMehpGbBXDVG7zv_7q1sNoAGg.6ph2f3DNuDebLBpb_tkOonytbYdjZKles_ac9yOCFoA&dib_tag=se&keywords=christian+nationalism+stephen+wolfe&qid=1709555102&s=digital-text&sprefix=christian+nationalism+stephen+wolfe+%2Cdigital-text%2C84&sr=1-1

The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism by Tim Alberta 
https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Power-Glory-Evangelicals-Extremism/dp/006322688X

How Can I Love Church Members with Different Politics? (9 Marks Church Questions) by Naselli and Leeman  
https://www.amazon.com/Church-Members-Different-Politics-Questions-ebook/dp/B086H3LHS3?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Sw2u4mgxuNqLON2aqL8hGX3299-80zpTqXN1mdPoglYi_rv4oIGF_giIYM6ubN1bgd1-Fcbp

On our latest episode we are joined by Steve DiSebastian who discusses his book 'Reintroducing Jesus: Uncovering Jesus in the Misinformation Age.' He shares his background and journey from skepticism to faith, highlighting the objections he had and the questions he sought answers to. The conversation delves into the rise of apathy and moral objections in today's culture, the phenomenon of deconstructing faith, and the misinformation surrounding Jesus.  We also discuss the attacks on the Bible and the misquoting of Jesus for political purposes. Finally we cover the  importance of understanding worldviews and their role in apologetics is emphasized, along with the need to reach the next generation amidst apathy and distraction.  We hope you enjoy this episode!


"Reintroducing Jesus: Uncovering Jesus in the Misinformation Age," By Steve DiSebastian
https://www.amazon.com/Reintroducing-Jesus-Uncovering-Misinformation-Age/dp/B0CQC9GXS5/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1707422024&refinements=p_27%3ASteve+DiSebastian&s=books&sr=1-1

We are joined by Aimee Huber who is the Executive Directer of First Choice Women's Resource Center, which is a pro-life pregnancy center in New Jersey, as well as one of her lawyers, Gabriella McIntyre from the Alliance Defending Freedom.  We discuss the challenges faced by First Choice, and the legal issues surrounding their work. The conversation covers topics such as the scope of First Choice's ministry, the state of the pro-life movement in New Jersey, the resistance and harassment faced by First Choice, and the potential consequences of the legal battle. The conversation also highlights the importance of prayer and support for First Choice and emphasizes the faith and trust in God's work in the midst of challenges.

If you would like to support first choice visit their website here!
https://1stchoice.org

On this episode, Bob Erbig is joined by special guest George Yancey where they talk about the political divide between conservative and progressive christians, and take a look into the year 2024.  Enjoy this interesting interview!

Bob Erbig is joined by writer and professor Jason Thacker!  Together they discuss artificial intelligence and what it means for us in today's society, and as Christians.  

Check out the titles mentioned today as well as more of Jason's titles here:
https://jasonthacker.com/books/

Check out Jasons Podcast "Digital Public Square Podcast" here:
https://jasonthacker.com/digital-public-square-podcast/

Bob Erbig chats with our friend Dr. Paul Gould and discusses apologetics, answers some questions that we weren't able to get to at our contend conference, as well as jumping into the topic of Artificial Intelligence for a bit.  Enjoy the interview!