This week greg sat down with Dr. Steve Jeffery and Kyle Hessler. They discussed the upcoming Works/Based conference, as well as the theology of hard work.  They both stuck around for a "Fresh 10" segment, and we got to know them a little bit better. This was a very informative and entertaining episode to record. Enjoy! Pastor Steve Jeffery formerly served as Minister at Emmanuel Church in London, England, from its founding in 2009. He’s a pastor, husband, father, and  an author with multiple...

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With the culture becoming more and more secular, an alarming number of churches do not seem far behind. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Alisa Childers, lifelong Christian and author of, “The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It’s Destructive, and How To Respond” to unpack the current growing movement known as deconstruction. Alisa shares her story and how she has experienced deconstruction. There is one goal in deconstruction – to leave behind “toxic theology”. Join in this...

Paul Vaughn is being represented by The Thomas More Society and is facing a maximum penalty of 10.5 years in prison, three-years of supervised release, and a $400,000 fine. The crime? A Pro Life Protest in Nashville, TN… Keep up with Paul Vaughn (Please pray for this Case) https://paultn.substack.com/    Sign up for The FLF Conference 2024 (Prodigal America) https://flfnetwork.com/prodigal-america/    

Hey, Neighbor!  There are babies due to be born in our family over the next few weeks, so we're talking about the birth process!  What do "real" contractions feel like? How can we distinguish between "early" labor and "active" labor?  Maybe you weren't expecting this conversation, Neighbor, but it sure beats talking about disc golf!   Riiiiiiiight? Next:  Communication with medical professionals can be challenging... (Here's an example.)  Then: Communication as a pastor/speaker can ALSO be...

Today the Pugs answer questions prosed by supporters of the show on Patreon. Listen in to learn (among other things), where the guys first met and became friends, what they think about Annihilationism, why it really might come down to choosing between Aristotle and Nietzsche, why getting dressed up for church is a good thing--even though your salvation can't be boiled down to that, and a whole lot more!   Tom’s recommended works of Bonaventure:...

OPEN MIKE w/Michael Thiessen ~ May 04, 2024 In this conversation, Michael Thiessen interviews Reverend Jim Witteveen to talk about his book, What the Church Must Learn from COVID-19 and Why. The first chapter is titled 'We Can't Sweep This Under the Rug' and emphasizes the importance of not dismissing the history and lessons of the COVID-19 era. The conversation also touches on the need for repentance, dialogue, and reconciliation within the church. It highlights the spiritual aspect of the...

Here is a throwback to when we had a discussion with C.R. Wiley on his book “The Household and the War for the Cosmos” Originally recorded 10/27/19    More from C.R. Wiley https://crwiley.com/books/    Sign up for The FLF Conference 2024 (Prodigal America) https://flfnetwork.com/prodigal-america/    

Host Joseph Backholm is joined by senior advisor for Concerned Women for America Doreen Denny and Family Research Council's Meg Kilgannon for a conversation about the future protections of women and their sport. Diving into the history of Title IX, Doreen and Meg discuss its original purpose and the harmful revisions the Biden administration recently made. How does one justify allowing men to play in women's sports? Women all across the nation have not only had titles stolen, but have faced...

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The floundering of the pro-life movement since Roe v. Wade was reversed provides the context for David asking in today’s episode, “What makes for a Christian community, state, or nation, and where in that process do righteous civil laws come into play?” In answer, David offers for consideration a thesis drawn from a re-examination of the Great Commission in Matthew 28.

This is the second half of the Monday Live Show. Gabe and Toby talk about all their new projects and the content that they are creating.  Gabe's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GMRench   Toby's Reformed Civics Substack: https://substack.com/@tobyjsumpter    Pastor Toby's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TobyJSumpter     Sign up for The FLF Conference 2024 (Prodigal America) https://flfnetwork.com/prodigal-america/ 

This week Greg sat down with Dr. Joe Rigney.  Dr. Rigney serves as Fellow of Theology at New Saint Andrews College. He is the author of six book, the most recent titled “Leadership and Emotional Sabotage” which we are going to discuss today. He has served as a professor and president of Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minneapolis, a pastor at Cities Church in St. Paul, and a teacher at Desiring God.  They discussed his book, what it means to be a leader, what type of sabotage a leader...

Doug Wilson on Red Pill Pastors, 100,000 Lutherans in South Dakota, and ways Christian culture go wrong