Have you ever wondered why do Jews get circumcised? Have you ever wondered if Christians have to get circumcised? Well, those are exactly the questions we cover in this episode by talking about the origins of circumcision and walking through the symbology behind it, the purpose for it, and how it impacts a person's identity as a Jew first and also as a Christian.

Symbol of the cutting away of the flesh - https://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/smith_chuck/StudyGuides_Genesis/Genesis.cfm#%20&Chuck&Smith

Circumcision is a symbol that stands for the whole law - https://www.bibletools.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Topical.show/RTD/cgg/ID/4862/Circumcision-Symbolism-Behind.htm

Choosing the New Man (Part Two) by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, March-April 2003 - https://www.bibletools.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Library.sr/CT/ARTB/k/797/choosing-new-man-part-two.htm

Was God's Law Nailed to the Cross? by Earl L. Henn (1934-1997) Forerunner, "Ready Answer," June 1995 - https://www.bibletools.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Library.sr/CT/RA/k/532/was-gods-law-nailed-to-cross.htm

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00:31 Intro

02:07 Origins

06:18 Symbology

15:46 Purpose

19:25 Identity

26:00 Circumcision of the Heart

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In this episode, we take a look at the logical case for God. As we walk through some of the more common logical arguments we also present some uncommon arguments that point towards the existence of God. If you're having doubts that God exists then this is the episode you want to pay attention to.

Reasonable Faith with William Lane Craig - https://www.reasonablefaith.org/

Leibniz’ Contingency Argument - https://youtu.be/FPCzEP0oD7I

The Kalam Cosmological Argument - Part 1: Scientific - https://youtu.be/6CulBuMCLg0

The Kalam Cosmological Argument - Part 2: Philosophical - https://youtu.be/vybNvc6mxMo

The Fine-Tuning of the Universe - https://youtu.be/EE76nwimuT0

The Mathematical Argument - https://youtu.be/QJBOiZXkKu8

The Moral Argument - https://youtu.be/OxiAikEk2vU

The Ontological Argument - https://youtu.be/xBmAKCvWl74

Suffering and Evil Argument: The Logical Problem - https://youtu.be/k64YJYBUFLM

Suffering and Evil Argument: The Probability Version - https://youtu.be/cxj8ag8Ntd4

The Irreducibility of Complex Systems Argument - https://youtu.be/NaVoGfSSSV8

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00:32 Intro

03:33 Contingency Argument

06:30 Cosmological Argument - Scientific

08:30 Fine-Tuning Argument

11:25 Moral Argument

13:37 Suffering and Evil - Logical

19:03 Suffering and Evil - Probable

22:40 Complex Systems Argument

31:16 The Case for Faith & Closing

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In this episode, we talk about the origins of sin by introducing the transcendental framework, then walking all the way through Genesis chapter 3, and capping it off with an analogy for God's redemptive plan by using an eviction model.

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00:32 Intro

03:04 Transcendental Framework

06:06 Genesis 3

32:40 Redemption Plan

35:37 Conclusion

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In this episode, we dive deep into the complex issue of sex trafficking and we look at what it actually is, we examine a few myths and rumors, we take a look at the link between pornography and sex trafficking, we show you how to look for signs for sex trafficking and we also examine how sex trafficking impacts the church.

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Children and Teens Statistics - https://www.rainn.org/statistics/children-and-teens

Myths from https://polarisproject.org/myths-facts-and-statistics/

Truth About Porn - https://truthaboutporn.org/ Video - https://youtu.be/OiRgwJebdC8

How to Avoid Being a Victim of Sex Trafficking - https://youtu.be/SzRaKqsBryU

How to Spot Human Trafficking - https://youtu.be/hrxhptvEOTs

VH1 Love and Hip Hop Atlanta - https://www.vh1.com/video-clips/pvp8es/love-hip-hop-atlanta-human-trafficking-survivors-share-their-stories

Polaris Project - https://polarisproject.org/

Typology of Modern Slavery Summary - https://polarisproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Polaris-Typology-of-Modern-Slavery-1.pdf

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00:34 Intro

03:07 Definitions

05:10 Myths and Rumors

19:36 Truth About Porn Video

25:26 Know What to Look For

32:20 Trafficking in the Church

44:25 Conclusions

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In this episode, we dive into what the bible actually says about divorce. No matter what you may already know I assure you that you'll be confronted with a fresh look at the text and what it actually says versus what we've may have been taught over the years.

North Texas Collaborative Divorce Alliance - https://northtexascollaborativedivorce.com/

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00:34 Intro

02:14 Words are Serious

03:53 Words are Binding

11:51 Divorce is Merciful

18:44 Three Options Post Divorce

29:12 Redemption

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In this episode, we tackle the myriad of legal hurdles rape survivors must navigate while dealing with trauma and how we as a church can do better to come alongside and support survivors. We take a look at just 8 little-known facts about rape survivors in order to shed light on some key areas that we as a church but more importantly we as men are ignorant on.

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Citations:

1. Georgetown Journal of Gender and the Law Vol. XXI: 367 Rape & Sexual Assault - https://www.law.georgetown.edu/gender-journal/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2021/01/GT-GJGL200005.pdf

2. RAINN - https://www.rainn.org/

3. I Am Evidence - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6794374/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

4. UCMJ Article 32 - https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/10/832

5. Shauna Prewitt - https://theminimiseproject.ie/2020/08/24/lawyer-advocate-survivor-mother-an-interview-with-shauna-prewitt/ and https://www.cnn.com/2012/08/22/opinion/prewitt-rapist-visitation-rights/index.html

6. Valerie Gatto - https://time.com/2838365/miss-usa-miss-pennsylvania-child-of-rape/

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00:32 Intro

2:00 Restoration

05:53 Facts #1 & #2

07:50 Fact #3

13:46 Fact #4

20:22 Fact #5

25:47 Fact #6

29:23 Fact #7

31:23 Fact #8

36:53 Conclusions

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In this episode, we acknowledge the toxic rape culture in America but also contrast nuanced ideas against God's word. We also caution believers to examine what organizations espouse and hold ideals against scripture to see if it is something you can be a part of, or at least know where the pitfalls are so you don't fall in them yourself.

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Citations:

1. #MeToo definition of rape culture - https://metoomvmt.org/disrupt-rape-culture/

2. Judging Women’s Sexual Agency: Contemporary Sex Wars in the Legal Terrain of Prostitution and Polygamy - https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/full/10.1086/686771#_i1

3. “When You’re a Star”: The Unnamed Wrong of Sexual Degradation - https://www.law.georgetown.edu/georgetown-law-journal/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2021/03/Maggen_When-Youre-A-Star-The-Unnamed-Wrong-of-Sexual-Degradation.pdf

4. The still-raging controversy over Al Franken’s resignation, explained - https://www.vox.com/2018/5/21/17352230/al-franken-accusations-resignation-democrats-leann-tweeden-kirsten-gillibrand

5. Surviving R. Kelly - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8385496/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

6. On the Record - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11394650/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

7. Confirmation - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4608402/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

8. Athlete A - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11905462/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

9. At the Heart of Gold - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8299654/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

10. Audrie & Daisy - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5278460/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

11. 13 Reasons Why - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1837492/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

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00:34 Intro

03:00 Toxic Culture in America

04:19 Rape Stories - Hip Hop

14:00 Rape Stories - Legal Sector

15:28 Rape Stories - In Sports

21:23 Rape Stories - In School

24:06 Caution for Christians

31:42 Rape Culture Defined

32:45 Sexual Agency

38:58 Problems with Sexual Agency

42:05 Objections to #MeToo

50:44 Wisdom

53:44 Conclusions

1:03:48 Sexual Assault Resources

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In this installment, we talk about various sexual abuses, some of which happen in the church, and the pressure that leads one to behave in particular ways.

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00:32 Intro

04:33 Sexual Harassment

12:42 Molestation

15:15 Incest

24:16 Biblical Purity

29:50 Sexual Assault Resources

30:26 Closing

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As we continue our discussion on the topic of sex we want to remind our viewers and listeners that this topic is not suitable for small children. In this episode, we explore homosexuality from the issue of identity and the issue of marriage and we'll leave off on encouragement from the story of the prodigal son.

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Citations

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Top Health Issues for LGBT Populations Information & Resource Kit. HHS Publication No. (SMA) 12-4684.

https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/sma12-4684.pdf

Different Ways to Get Married in Texas

https://blog.smu.edu/vansicklefamilylawclinic/2017/10/24/different-ways-get-married-texas/

Jackie Hill Perry - Gay Girl Good God

https://www.amazon.com/Gay-Girl-Good-God-Always/dp/1462751229

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00:31 Intro

02:30 1st Corinthians 6:9-11

04:34 The Identity Issue

12:40 Identifying as the Sin?

16:00 The Marriage Issue - Legality

17:20 The Marriage Issue - Theology

19:59 Common Law Marriage

25:53 Encouragement

36:03 The Prodical Son

46:45 Closing

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As we continue our conversation on sex we want to remind our viewers and listeners that this topic is not advised for small children. In preventing sexual immorality there are certain tools that you can leverage to keep you from falling into temptation such as the community you surround yourself with, the boundaries you establish, and the communication that you have with others.

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00:28 Intro

02:30 Proverbs 6:27-29

05:27 Community

13:54 Boundaries

22:36 Communication

27:37 Closing

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