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The Supreme Court and Religious Liberty with Terry Feix

Last week the Supreme Court granted an injunction against lockdown restrictions in New York. What does this ruling tell us about religious liberty and how to practice our faith during the coronavirus? Should churches stay open? Even more importantly, who gets to decide? In this episode, we talk about the ruling, the various opinions, and broader religious liberty trends in the country. 

 

"Equal Justice Under Law: A Win for Religious Liberty" - Cole Feix

November Q&A: Homosexuality, American History, and Predestination

In this episode, we're answering questions that have come in this month. We tackle the texts dealing with homosexuality in the New Testament, a question about the Christian principles in the founding, an interesting fact about David and Jonathan, and the doctrine of predestination. 

 

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The Book of Judges with Terry Feix

Judges reveals the dark side of humanity without God. When the Israelites settle in the promised land, they go after other gods, but God raises up judges to deliver them. We discuss the "judges cycle" and what it shows us about human nature, the faithfulness of God, and the way he uses ordinary people to accomplish his purposes. 

A Verse and a Prayer for Election Day

"Give us eyes to see your work in the world and the courage to do it."

The 2020 Election with Terry Feix

In this episode we're discussion the issues and candidates in the 2020 election, different approaches to voting, and Christians' role in American politics. We'll even make a few predictions at the end. 

 

Here are some of the articles we mention in the episode:

The Mohler Option - https://albertmohler.com/2020/10/26/christians-conscience-and-the-looming-2020-election

The Piper Option - https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/policies-persons-and-paths-to-ruin 

The Wilson Option - https://dougwils.com/books-and-culture/s7-engaging-the-culture/7-reasons-why-it-is-possible-for-christians-to-vote-for-trump-in-2020-without-getting-a-defiled-conscience-and-or-losing-their-soul.html

Alan Noble on Christian Witness and Truth - https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2020/09/71762/ 

Karen Swallow Prior on third party voting - https://www.christianitytoday.com/edstetzer/2020/october/karen-swallow-prior-voting-for-neither.html 

Sam Storms on abortion and voting - https://www.samstorms.org/enjoying-god-blog/post/a-brief-reflection-on-john-piper-s-recent-article-concerning-the-presidential-election 

Joe Biden in the Christian Post - https://www.christianpost.com/voices/the-greatest-commandment-has-guided-my-politics.html 

Mike Pence in the Christian Post - https://www.christianpost.com/voices/president-trump-is-the-best-choice-for-americans-of-faith.html 

Andrew Walker on Pro-Lifers voting Pro-Choice - https://andrewtwalker.com/2020/10/abortion-and-single-issue-voting-a-reply-to-phil-vischer-and-skye-jethani/ 

Freedom in Christ (Part 2) with Zach Schemmer and Chelsea Bunch

This week we pick up with the second half of the conversation with Zach and Chelsea about finding freedom and sobriety in Christ. Chelsea tells her story and we talk about breaking generational trends and allowing the gospel to create a new future.

Freedom in Christ (Part 1) with Zach Schemmer and Chelsea Bunch

Christ came to set us free, and Zach and Chelsea know that firsthand. This week and next, we talk about being set free from addiction, breaking generational chains, and watching God write a new story. 

The Book of Nehemiah with Terry Feix

Nehemiah is one of the most relatable characters in the Bible, and one of the best leaders. This story continues the book of Ezra as the people of God return to Jerusalem and rebuild the walls. In this episode we discuss the book of Nehemiah and the lessons we can take from his life and leadership. 

"Cuties," Sexuality and the Church with Ryan Smith

In this episode, we talk about the Netflix movie "Cuties," what it reveals about our culture, and how Christians can talk about God's plan for sexuality. 

 

Ryan Smith is a pastor at Eagle Heights Baptist Church in Stillwater, OK and founded Trust the Circle a ministry devoted to trusting God's design for sexuality. Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.

The Book of Ezra with Terry Feix

Ezra is one of the last characters we meet in the Old Testament and one of the most faithful. After Cyrus allows the Jews to go back to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple, Ezra brings a second wave of Levites and calls the people to repentance. He's an example to preachers, teachers, and everyone who's faithfully following God and in the end, he leads an incredible revival among the people of God.