Andrew Rappaport was raised Jewish, trained to argue, and taught to reject Jesus. But when the gospel confronted him, he couldn't argue his way out. He followed the truth of Christianity—and lost his family in the process.

In this episode, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon interviews Andrew about the cost of discipleship, the role of debate in conversion, and what it means to follow Christ when it breaks your ties with the world.   We also talk about raising up sons who can debate while striving for the unity of the church.

Topics Covered

Following Christ when your family disowns you

How logical argument dismantled rebellion

Why Christian faith must hold up under scrutiny

Training sons to think clearly and debate with courage

Honoring parents without compromising truth

The danger of platform-building over ministry

How Jewish culture trains for argument—and how Christians can learn from it

Chapters

00:00 – Cold Open

02:00 – Meet Andrew Rappaport

08:00 – Growing Up in a Religious Home

14:00 – The Gospel Confronts

21:00 – Losing Family, Gaining Christ

30:00 – Logic, Apologetics, and Truth

42:00 – Teaching Sons to Reason

55:00 – What Sustains Faith Under Pressure

1:10:00 – Ministry vs Platform

1:15:00 – Final Thoughts

About the Show

The Patriarchy Podcast features in-depth conversations on faith, culture, theology, and leadership. Each episode equips Christians to live boldly and biblically in an age of compromise—exploring the challenges and opportunities of standing firm for truth in the modern world.

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