Well-Driven Nails

Bitterness reigning in your heart? Rivalry? Envy? Anger? Sadness? Fight it by giving thanks to God in and for all things.

"And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father..." (Eph. 5:18-20).

We take a look at Luther's insults and discuss what they accomplished. Harsh language, and, yes, name-calling are a part of the Word of God, used by our Savior Himself. What does invective do and when should we use it, if ever?

Beards are popular for the moment, especially in Reformed churches. What gives? "Growing a beard," said Charles Spurgeon, "is a habit most natural, Scriptural, manly and beneficial." We generally agree but outward symbols can mask ugly inward realities. Beards proclaim masculinity, but some use them to obscure effeminacy.

You'll hear choice quotes from God's Word, Spurgeon, Augustine, Julian the Apostate, Clement of Alexandria, and William Wallace.

The men of the manosphere get a few things right, but they quickly go off the rails. We talk about some of the biggest names in the manosphere, and the problems of the Christian version of the manosphere, then head to Scripture to define masculine strength. Titus 2:6-8 and 1 John 2:12-14 have the definitive answers. What is masculine strength? Listen to find out.

There's a congressional whistleblower making headlines by testifying about salvaged alien spacecraft and biologics. Conspiracy or reality? What's a Christian to think?

Jeremy and I talk about our grandfathers and their endeavors—bluegrass, Dionne's Garage, WW2, charcoal grilling research, and more...

Check out one of John D. Klink's patents here: The Charcoal Fire Kindler.

Jeremy and I sat down (via Zoom) with Chuck Fultz to discuss his work as the Marketing Director of Water Mission and his recent deployment to earthquake-ravaged Turkey. Mr. Fultz also serves as an elder at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg, SC.

Andrew and Jeremy continue their discussion of the idolatry of pornography and get into some practical ways to fight temptation. This is part 2 of 2. There might also be a third part...

Andrew and Jeremy get into a discussion of the idolatry of pornography. We ought to guard ourselves from idols (1 John 5:21). This is part 1 of 2.

A good follow-up to our podcasts on psychedelics and drug use. 

"Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world. After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen" (1 Peter 5:8-11).