In this episode, we examine some of the common phrases you hear in Christian circles that don't often get explained.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Overview of clichés and introducing "Christ-like"
07:26 - Is there a difference between being Biblical and being "Christ-like?"
18:07 - What all is meant by "doctrine?"
27:01 - What elements make up doctrinal "soundness?"
41:21 - Should we find our "identity in Christ?"
53:58 - Debating where identity comes from

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We've covered pornography addiction before, but this time we take a look at some specific questions surrounding the issue.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro and defining "lust" for men and women
11:05 - Is porn addiction grounds for divorce?
17:28 - Examining the arguments in favor
24:29 - Does unwillingness to repent change the decision?
28:55 - A message to those caught in addiction, or married to someone who is
32:06 - The growing problem of women's erotic fiction
38:49 - How both visual and textual forms affect your relationship
50:13 - Evaluating when literature crosses the line
55:37 - The explosion of women selling themselves online

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NBA player Jaden Ivey recently lost his job, seemingly for derogatory comments made about the NBA participating in what he called the "unrighteousness" of Pride Month. Is this a type of persecution? If not, what is? Do American Christians deal with persecution? We discuss...

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro and recapping the Ivey story
08:25 - Do American Christians face persecution?
13:28 - Should we avoid backlash for the Gospel, or pursue it head on?
25:57 - Are nations better off with rulers who are favorable to the Gospel?
33:29 - How and when is persecution a blessing?
41:37 - Application for the everyday Christian
53:28 - The importance of Christian unity in the face of a hostile world

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Dr. Brad Harrub joins the show to discuss recent controversies in the churches of Christ and the back-room politicking that breaks unity.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Why discuss this?
09:04 - Why we must handle public division publicly
15:36 - The tactics of the brotherhoodpolice
23:55 - The need for love of the brethren
32:40 - Does discussing this hurt the church's reputation?
40:06 - How "I am of Christ" has been lost to institutional loyalty
49:38 - How church autonomy helps, but doesn't completely solve the problem

With Brad Harrub, Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie

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Recent viral posts raised an interesting question: does conversion to Christianity remove the consequences of past sexual sin once you go looking for a spouse?

We discussed the many issues surrounding this debate that set the internet on fire for a few days.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro and reading the tweets
07:18 - Why did this debate go so viral?
12:27 - What should we teach our kids about who they marry? What "baggage" is there and what can it do?
23:54 - The right way and wrong way to use testimony
33:29 - Is it more spiritually mature to care about someone's past, or less?
37:51 - Being honest with people without crushing their hope
44:38 - A therapists' perspective on learning to handle your spouse's baggage
49:49 - Evangelicalism's weakness toward young women and the toll on young men
53:59 - Think Fast: Another Dugger Downfall

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We discuss the latest sordid headline about the Duggar family, including

- The big family question
- Why sin has to be dealt with COMPLETELY
- How this will be twisted against Bible believers

and more

Tune into the full episode Monday: Does A Future Spouse’s Past Matter?

We apologize for the lack of our usually scheduled Monday episode, but we waited a day to go live and recap Jack's debate on baptism!

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction and initial thoughts
07:13 - Getting denominations to defend their "home court"
14:32 - Debating like a Christian vs. taking pot-shots
17:09 - Strongest and weakest points of the debate?
26:36 - Jake Hisaw joins to talk the value of debates and the church of Christ's growing influence
41:25 - Debate tactics and rhetorical posturing
48:23 - The value and limitations of using Greek
1:03:53 - Reformation vs. Restoration approaches

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Youth faithfulness remains one of the biggest challenges facing the church. As we strive to boost our percentages in this generation of young people, we examine some of the biggest obstacles that can shipwreck their faith, and discuss how to avoid those obstacles.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro and explaining our approach
04:58 - Uninvolved parents
12:15 - "Diversifying your family's portfolio"
25:19 - Can they look "stupid" or "uncool?"
31:23 - The hard work it takes
37:17 - The social media pitfall
44:24 - The pull of worldly pleasures starts really early
48:41 - Dad and Mom's walk with God
56:37 - Do we have vision?

With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie

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