In Episode 6, Justin, Nathan, and Garrison turn to one of the most overlooked and misunderstood offices in the church: the diaconate. What is a deacon, and why does it matter? Moving beyond the common reduction of deacons to committee members or facility managers, this episode recovers the biblical dignity and theological weight of an office Christ has permanently established in His church.

We explore why the diaconate is not a stepping stone to greater responsibility but a sacred calling in its own right, and why a church that neglects this office ultimately burdens its elders and fails its members. What areas of his life should the church probe, who should be doing the examining, and what is the real danger of appointing out of desperation rather than discernment? And what does a functioning deacon look like in the life of the Church? These questions remind us that the church is not merely an organization to be managed, but a body to be served — and that faithful deacons are the hands of grace through which Christ sustains and strengthens His people.

In this episode of Sola Veritas, we explore the biblical pattern of church leadership and the role of elders as Christ’s appointed under-shepherds. Moving from the foundation laid in previous episodes, we look at how the New Testament describes qualified, accountable leaders who serve under the authority of Christ — not personalities, platforms, or personal brands. Together, we discuss: Why character matters more than charisma in church leadership, biblical qualifications for elders, and why holiness cannot be separated from doctrine, and the wisdom and protection of shared leadership through a plurality of elders.

In Season 2, Episode 4 of Sola Veritas, hosts Justin, Nathan, and Garrison tackle a foundational question for every church: Who actually rules the Church? Building on previous episodes about the nature and marks of the Church, the hosts turn their attention to Christ’s headship, arguing that when Jesus is functionally dethroned—though confessed with the lips—ecclesiology begins to unravel. The conversation explores what it truly means for Christ to be King over His Church, how He exercises that rule through His Word, and why Scripture must be the Church’s only rule of faith and practice. Along the way, the hosts critically engage with the rise of consumer-driven and trend-driven ministry, warning that what attracts crowds does not always honor Christ. This episode lays the theological foundation for all future discussions on church leadership, authority, polity, and worship. Justin, Natha, and Garrison press listeners to consider how a robust belief in Christ’s present kingship should reshape the way we evaluate churches, ministries, and our own expectations of “success.”