What is happening with our religious institutions? Are things being watered-down? A recent poll indicates a majority of people think so. But there are some more polls in this article that may indicate more trouble. What does it all mean--join Ben and Andrew as they try to sift through and react to the news.

Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars

Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.

For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944

For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org

Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch

What are some major creation views that Christians hold? Are any better and stronger than others? Yes. Ben and Andrew discuss a few major creation views that are found within Christian orthodoxy. If you'd like to hear more on a specific viewpoint addressed, comment below.

Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars

Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.

For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944

For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org

Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch

Today's discussion centers on recent comments aboutpornography by Dennis Prager and Jordan Peterson. Is their advice sound? Does the Bible have more to say about this than it is claimed from their comments? Should Prager and Peterson be looked to for wisdom in topics like this?

Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars

Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.

For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944

For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org

Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch

Why is our country in the mess it is in, especially when many still claim to be Christian? It is clear that many who claim to be Christian do not actually hold Christian beliefs. How bad is it? BAD.

Ben reacts to a the article from Answers in Genesis, "Barna: Most Americans Create a 'Customized Worldview'"

https://answersingenesis.org/worldview/barna-most-americans-create-a-customized-worldview/

Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars

For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org

Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch

Today's OTXNT discusses the recent tragedy in Nashville, TN where a woman shot up a Christian school, killing three kids and three adults. In the wake of this tragedy, how are we to view human depravity? Are humans generally good with just a few bad apples? Is our culture becoming sicker? Are we as bad as we could be? Join us for today's discussion...

Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars

Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.

For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944

For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org

Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch

What is my role in meeting needs? What might be a good Christian attitude towards meeting needs and giving to the poor be?

Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars

For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org

Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch

The question of the day is "are all sins equal"?  Maybe you have been taught this in the church and have believed that any sin, no mater how big or how small are seen as the same to God in their importance. How should we answer this question?

Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars

For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org

Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch

Can women serve in the office of deacon? Is there reason to believe that the early church may have had female deacons? Andrew and Ben look at 1 Tim 3 and Romans 16 for insight into this topic.

Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars

Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.

For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944

For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org

Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch

Should the church promote marriage and family (for those outside the church)? Ben reacts to the article "As South Korea’s Marriage Rates Decline, Churches Try to Bring Back Romance."  See https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/february-web-only/south-korea-christians-marriage-singleness-feminism.html

Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars

For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org

Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch

Ben and Andrew discuss the news of the SBC Executive Committee affirming the recommendation that Saddleback Church is deemed “not in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.”  Looking at social media, it is clear that Baptists are all over the place on what they think.  In light of this news, Ben and Andrew continue the discussion on Women in Ministry (see part 1). In this episode they discuss 1 Corinthians 14 and what it means for a church's worship service and practice.

Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars

Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.

For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944

For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org

Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch