The Plain Bible Teaching Podcast contains Bible lessons that are designed to represent the Scriptures accurately while also being easy to understand for all.
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week, we're talking about whether or not the Bible is for us. Most Bible-believers will probably answer, “Of course, the Bible is for us.” Yet not everyone who claims to be a Christian would agree. A recent video from a denominational “pastor” argues that the Bible is NOT […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week, we're talking about those who might be labeled as “conspiracy theorists” and whether they can be reached with the gospel. It has been reported that Joe Rogan, a popular podcast host known for embracing or entertaining conspiracy theories, has recently been attending church services. Could someone like […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about whether schools are “parent-free zones.” A recent court ruling suggested this is the case after allowing a school to hide information from the parents of a girl who “changed her gender identity…while at school.” This is an important story for us to consider, especially […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about topical preaching. Many have become critical of this type of preaching, especially compared with expository preaching, which many believe to be superior. However, topical preaching is good when done right. At the same time, there are plenty of ways that expository preaching can be […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about empathy. I recently read a new book by Joe Rigney – The Sin of Empathy: Compassion and Its Counterfeits. This book has received a lot of criticism because, in our society, empathy is seen as being unquestionably good. But is it? Or is it possible […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about church buildings. In the previous episode, we discussed the disappearance of kitchens from church buildings. But what about the building itself? What should a church building look like? What may it be used for? And how do we raise money to pay for it? […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about the decline of kitchens in church buildings across the country. This used to be a controversial topic among brethren in previous generations, but now it seems that it is becoming less common in the current generation. I saw an article this week that discussed the […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week, we're talking about a controversial email that government employees received this past weekend telling them to reply back with a list of things they accomplished last week or be fired. People have some strong opinions about this, and I think it is good for us to think […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about a new app that has been developed by a pastor that has an A.I. version of himself available to respond to people and even pray for them at any time. It is, in essence, their own “personal pastor.” This may be an amazing use […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about what people look for in a new church (and the answer may surprise you). Obviously, we are not to compromise the truth or leave the pattern found in the New Testament in order to attract more people. But it is helpful to understand where […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about the most popular verse on the YouVersion Bible app in 2024. Given the current state of the world, it's not surprising when you find out the answer. However, it's one thing to look up a verse in a Bible app and another thing to […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about seasons. The previous episode was released on Thanksgiving day, which is the start of the “holiday season” in the U.S. That got me thinking about the seasonal nature of life. I don't mean what we typically think of – the “stages” of life (youth, young […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about the reasons to be thankful as a preacher. If you preach, it is good to be reminded of these points from time to time because sometimes the work can be discouraging. But also, if you don't preach, the points we're going to discuss today […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're asking the question, “Did God put Donald Trump back in the White House?” In the previous episode, we talked about some things that have not changed (and will not change) since the 2024 US Presidential election. When I recorded that, we did not yet know the […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about what hasn't changed since the election. This episode is being released two days after the 2024 Presidential election in the United States. It is being recorded the night of the election before we know all of the results of the voting. But regardless of […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about a woman who is a “pastor” of a church, and is charging women up to $17,000 a year to be part of her “inner circle” of friends. As you can imagine, there have been some strong reactions to this. I thought it would be […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about the number of weeks out of a year that a preacher can preach a “truly great” sermon. A popular pastor recently claimed that the number is maybe 20-30 a year. Yet what makes a sermon “great”? And does a sermon have to be “great” […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about how Christians can engage in business out in the world without compromising our convictions. This topic is inspired by the news this week regarding the Colorado baker who has repeatedly been targeted for refusing to bake cakes that conflict with his religious convictions. The […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about how our culture has changed to the point that no one wants to WAIT for anything. People, in general, are more impatient than ever, and this has a negative impact on our health, finances, relationships, and even our spiritual well-being. In this episode, we're […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about some recent comments from the Pope in which he claimed that ALL religions are paths to God. He said that different religions are like different languages that people might speak, but they all arrive at the same God. We're going to talk about this […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about the struggle that many preachers have with time management. The work of preaching is obviously important. Therefore, it is important that we dedicate time to it and use that time wisely. We're going to talk about what that might look like in this episode. […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about the size of churches and whether or not a church can become “too big.” In a recent video, a “megachurch” pastor charged those who are critical of larger churches as being “hypocrites.” Why did he say that? And why would anyone think that a […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about Christians and voting. This is an election year in the United States, so people are talking a lot about WHO or WHAT to vote for. It is certainly a great privilege to be able to vote to hopefully influence the direction of the rulers […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about churches facing a decrease in giving. One of the major factors leading to this is the high rate of inflation we are currently experiencing in this country. This is affecting every household, so it makes sense that it would also affect local churches that […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about the “most important” part of our worship. If you ask many brethren what that would be, they may answer, “the Lord's Supper.” I have heard this comment made on multiple occasions: The Lord's Supper is the most important thing we do in our worship. […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about a recent comment made by Tim Walz, the Democrat nominee for Vice President, in which he likened socialism to neighborliness. I try not to get into political discussions on the podcast, but comments like this attempt to equate this political ideology with the teachings […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week, we're talking about TITHING. Is this something Christians should be doing today? If not, what should our giving look like? Is there an amount we should be giving to the church? We're going to consider these questions today. Related material: Using the Internet to Teach the Bible […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about using the internet to teach the Bible. Many churches, preachers, and other Christians are doing this today. Yet there are still many others who are not. Perhaps they don't think it's a worthy endeavor. Or maybe they just don't know how to start. We're […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about the number of people who live a “double life” online. In other words, the way they portray themselves online is different from how they behave when they interact with people in person. This is much more common among younger generations, but it is an […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about a new mandate that will require the Bible to be taught in public school classrooms in Oklahoma. For years, we have heard of the Bible, prayer, and anything pertaining to religion disappearing from the public sphere in this country. This seems to be an […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about how the type of preaching done by the apostles in the first century, and the type of preaching we need to do today, will sound very different from the type of preaching that is typical in the religious world. Our preaching needs to be […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about church mergers. It seems to be more common today to hear about two different congregations joining together to become one local church. Why is this becoming more common? And are mergers like this a good idea or bad idea? We're going to talk about […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about the dangers of preachers attending a Bible college. Many brethren rightly point out that there is no requirement in the New Testament that preachers attend a “Bible college” or receive some formal education before they can preach. Yet even with that disclaimer, many assume […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about the first “pride” march in recorded history. These marches have become all too common in our society. As the practice of homosexuality has become normalized, we see people around the country accept, celebrate, and promote it (especially during “pride” month). Yet long before the […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about the warning for Christians to not be “bound together” or “unequally yoked” with unbelievers. Paul wrote this to the church in Corinth. What did he mean by it? And how does this apply to us today? We're going to consider this passage in our […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about the decline in memberships of denominations throughout the United States. In an interview on the Pro Church Tools podcast, researcher Ryan Burge said, “The future of American religion is the death of denominations as we know them today.” Would this be a […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about preaching on the topic of grace. Do we preach on that enough? Or is it, as some claim, a neglected topic among brethren? There are some terrible consequences that come if we do neglect this subject. We're going to notice what these […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about the decision by the United Methodist Church to lift the ban on ordaining clergy who are “self-avowed practicing homosexuals.” Not only did they decide to allow this, but they did so by an overwhelming majority with a 692-51 vote (93%). There are […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about preachers and their work with a local church. I recently joined brother Osamagbe Lesley Egharevba, a gospel preacher in Nigeria, for a series of video interviews discussing the work of a preacher. These three videos are on his YouTube channel, but he […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about mass baptisms that are being planned in Florida and other parts of the country. The New Testament emphasizes the importance of baptism (and we'll discuss why in this episode), so does that mean that mass baptisms are a good thing? Not necessarily. […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about the Bible as a practical book. On this podcast, we try to focus on what the Bible says and how we can apply it. Why do we do this? Because that is how God expects us to use His word. Related material: […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week, I just wanted to send out an update to the podcast listeners (and viewers). It's been six weeks since the last episode was released. I decided to take a break to think about the best way to move forward with the podcast. I collected feedback […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about the problem of “instant evangelism.” Of course, it is possible for someone to be converted quickly. However, we need to be careful that we do not have an expectation to see a proper response to the gospel before a person has a […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about a controversial Super Bowl ad from the group “He Gets Us.” The commercial shows various people washing the feet of others, many of whom are usually depicted as being at odds with one another in our society. The commercial ended with these […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about sports gambling and the number of Americans who are expected to bet on the Super Bowl this Sunday. We talked about this topic two years ago (just after the Super Bowl) after over 30 million Americans placed a bet on the Super […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about those who find the Bible – particularly the writings of the apostle Paul – to be offensive. In a recent video, a woman who is a “pastor” in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America explained during a service that they skipped over some […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This episode is our monthly news roundup for January. In this episode, we're talking about whether people tend to show more empathy for animals than for other people, euthanasia for those with a “completed life,” and a Satanist's “prayer” at a county commissioners' meeting. STORY #1 […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about the increase in sales of the “morning after pill” following New Year's Eve. This drug is taken by a woman in order to abort a child who may have been conceived after engaging in unprotected sex. For many people in the world, […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we're talking about the state we find ourselves in at the beginning of this new year. This world is full of problems. Society is becoming more godless, which means that there is more hostility and animosity toward those who claim to be Christians. The news […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS We're nearing the end of the year, which has a lot of people looking for ways to improve their lives and make changes for the better. As Christians, we always need to be doing this – especially from a spiritual standpoint. When Paul wrote to the brethren in […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week I'm joined by Kristofer Gardana, and we're talking about the difference between our responsibilities as individual Christians and the responsibilities that the local church has. Are they the same? Is there a difference between the two? Does it matter? We're going to discuss that […]
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