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Today on RTP — In this episode, we address a horrific trend of “sextortion” of teen boys. Then, did Todd Friel get one wrong about Bible TV shows? We follow his statement to its logical conclusion. Finally, if you can't homeschool, will a Jewish school take your kid? And how exactly would that work?SHOW NOTES:$5 Reason Together T-shirts Photo of Thomas & Daniel as news reportersSextortion Is A Rising Crisis Linked To Teen Suicide, Action Cannot Wait (requires DW membership to read entire article)Todd Friel - This New Show is Rewriting the Bible The House of David video series on Amazon Prime The Chosen video series on Amazon Prime and on The Chosen site Meaning of Nehushtan *Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!Create your podcast today with ZenCastr!JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTYour support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — In this episode, we talk about the treatment of unused Bibles and about using discernment when discussing politics. Then, is there a problem with discussing theology after church? In the Aftershow*, we ask if government is above the principles of the beatitudes, and we revisit the topics of the Hegelian dialectic, syncretism, and Provisionism.SHOW NOTES:$5 Reason Together T-shirtsThe Cognitive Bias of Illusory ExpertiseScripture Verses Cited: Matthew 5*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!Create your podcast today with ZenCastr!JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTYour support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

SHOW NOTES:$5 Reason Together T-shirts Suicide of the West by Jonah Goldberg.Differentiation Through Personality Types: A Framework for Instruction, Assessment, and Classroom Management by Jane A.G. Kise & Beth Russell, pp. 54-60, 72-90Thomas Strouse quote on the inner circle - "The Author of Scripture indwells the believer and illuminates his understanding of Bible. David said to Jehovah, ‘Thou hast taught me' (Psalm 119:102).” Commenting on Psalm 25:14, the present author states, “Those that enter the Lord's school of discipleship through humility and the fear of the Lord enjoy 'the secret (sod) of the Lord'.. The Lord has an inner circle open to all who enter under His conditions, and He makes known His covenant will to them.” Thomas M. Strouse, An Exegesis of Psalms 1-41 (Newington, CT: Emmanuel Baptist Theological Press), p. 210.Cross-reference sermon.Scripture Verses Cited:2 Peter 1:3; 1 Corinthians 13:2; Romans 11:33; Deuteronomy 29:29*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!Create your podcast today with ZenCastr!JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTYour support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — In this episode, we end up discussing rage rooms and radical hospitality for some reason, followed by a real-time, cold analysis of a potential chiastic structure in the Sermon on the Mount. In the Aftershow, we read examples of ancient humor from an ancient joke book.SHOW NOTES:Philogelos: The First Joke BookWas Ba'al relieving himself?SOTM Chiasm chart (image)Common Christian Sayings in Fundamental Circles - Episode 005 - A Holy Hush in your Sanctified Imagination*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!Create your podcast today with ZenCastr!JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTYour support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — In this episode, a listener asks an intriguing question about Christ's temptation and how it differs from our own. Also, should you seek the forgiveness of a person who doesn't know you wronged them? In the Aftershow, is there a pastoral qualification that changes with the culture? Then Thomas brings up a word he finds personally annoying as well as the possibility that he may have stolen something.SHOW NOTES:$5 RTP Shirt SaleScripture Verses Cited: 2 Cor. 1:3-4*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!Create your podcast today with ZenCastr!JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTYour support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — In this episode, we discuss the new movie “Am I Racist?” and ask if Christians should use subterfuge to win the culture war? Also, is there an acceptable form of hypnosis? Then, was Jesus' death enough for our redemption? The answer might surprise you. Later, we also discuss the “witness” of the Spirit and Baptist-ism.SHOW NOTES:$5 RTP Shirt Sale Am I Racist movieMatt responds to Veggie Tales makers*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron! Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!Create your podcast today with ZenCastr!JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTYour support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

BONUS - Enjoy this FREE Aftershow!*Normally, the Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!SHOW NOTES:Pleading for the Plowboy, Nathan Deatrick's articleDave Young's articleThomas Balzamo's articleOld English audio clipKJV Study ProjectScripture Verses Cited: Romans 7Discuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionJOIN OUR EMAIL LISTYour support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — In this episode, the plowboy has a new advocate in the Bible version debate. Also, how can a young man have certain conversations with his pastor… when the pastor is his dad? Then, what's the deal with self-worth?SHOW NOTES:Pleading for the Plowboy, Nathan Deatrick's articleDave Young's articleThomas Balzamo's articleOld English audio clipKJV Study ProjectScripture Verses Cited: Romans 7Discuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic Suggestion*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTYour support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — We discuss a controversial post from a missionary. And should a foreign missionary send tithes to his sending church in the US? Also, are there potential merits of having an angry expression on your face. In the Aftershow, we get into some surprising details of Covenant Theology.SHOW NOTES:Lott Family Story Lott Family - Family Freedom ProjectA (Mostly) Pointless Debate of Huge ImportanceCovenantal and Dispensational Theologies (book on Amazon)Scripture Verses Cited: Romans 5:19*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTYour support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — In this episode, should Christians read self-help books? Also, is voice-cloning a help or a hurt to sermons? Then, is the border crisis God's way of sending “world missions” to us? And how can a Christian truly enjoy God?SHOW NOTES:The Christian Storyteller by Nathaniel BrownTim Ferriss' The Four Hour Work WeekSermon AudioFather Abraham song (YouTube)Scripture Verses Cited: Psalm 37:4, 43:4, 91:1; Matthew 22:37; Proverbs 18:9*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTYour support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

In celebration of our 200th episode, enjoy this FREE Aftershow episode!All other Aftershow episodes are available only to our Elite Patrons. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron! JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTYour support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — In this very special episode, we come together for the 200th time to hash out ways to connect faith to practice. Then, several of our listeners take us for a trip down memory lane. Our QC editor said this episode is “in the top ten out of all of our episodes” and one of the “cornerstone” episodes of RTP. We hope you enjoy it! We sure did! Don't miss the FREE Aftershow episode!SHOW NOTES:Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief by Jordan Peterson Exempla podcastChristian UNITY in theology and textual criticism with Disciple Dojo! (YouTube link) The Rise in DINKs, SINKs, DINKWADs, KIPPERs and MoreScripture Verses Cited: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 14Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTYour support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — In this episode, on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we discuss the Greatest Generation and something that makes today's generation different. Then, a listener asks for our analysis of Harrison Butker's purportedly controversial speech. In the aftershow, we discuss a mental trick to gauge the value of your family time.SHOW NOTES:Stats that show the Greatest Generation was different Harrison Butker's Speech Habits of the Household - Justin Whitmel Earley Camping with Steve *Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTYour support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — In this episode, we discuss fake pandas. Also, what about obeying rules to get acceptance? Then, is it dishonest to take advantage of a good deal?SHOW NOTES:Fake Pandas at zoo Gospel Partners MediaGospel Partners Media (YouTube video)Parenting: 14 Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family Becoming Free IndeedJinger Duggar Vuolo on Legalism and GraceJeremy Vuolo on Gospel FreedomDoes Jordan Peterson Believe in God? (YouTube video)Submission in Marriage*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTYour support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — Is law the opposite of grace? Also, what is fear-based religion? And when does Matthew 18 NOT apply? In the Aftershow, how much sin can be portrayed in a story, and does the Bible shy away from portraying it?SHOW NOTES:Overcoming Fear-Based Religion 5 Situations in Which Matthew 18 Does Not ApplyUnplanned movie Sound of Freedom movie Scripture Verses Cited: 1 John 4:18; 1 Timothy 5:20; 2 Corinthians 9:8*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTYour support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — In this episode, we cover a ton of ground on your questions. Can you say “No” to church fellowship activities? Is there a specific thing God doesn't want you to know? And much, much more!SHOW NOTES:Feminism: The Destroyer of Worlds - Part 5 Biden's “Come to Jesus” statement Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung Standing for Righteousness on the Job Microsoft Copilot Scripture Verses Cited: Matthew 6:34, 24:36, 25:13; Acts 1:7; 1 Corinthians 16:13*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTYour support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — Is praying for justice against someone contrary to praying for mercy? And is anger with God an acceptable emotion to work through? Also, one argument in the Bible translation debate that needs to be retired.SHOW NOTES:Try the Fleisch-Kincaid calculator for yourself.What happened to the Gospel-centered movement?JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTToday's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — In this episode, we address a listener question about church raffles. Also, is a neck tie essential in pleasing God? Then we reveal a little-known Bible interpretive error. In the aftershow, should Christian writings always have a moral lesson?SHOW NOTES:*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTToday's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — In this episode, we talk about things we learned from Doyle's Fairies, including our tendency to create false memories and believe untrue things. Then we discuss a couple of terms that we should probably abandon. In the aftershow, a listener asks surprisingly interesting questions involving Jesus and lasagna, and marriage.SHOW NOTES:Exempla Doyle's Fairies The Mandela Effect False Memories Why Cumbereth It the Ground? by Kenneth Brooks What if the “Old Paths” Are Actually New? *Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTToday's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — Does being motivated by rewards make you insincere? Is God goal-oriented or process-oriented? And how can a young Christian couple introduce boundaries to the in-laws? Then in the Aftershow, a great question about consistent views of prophecy.SHOW NOTES:Lifestyle EvangelismSoap Creek ArmoryExempla Podcast: Doyle's FairiesJOIN OUR EMAIL LISTToday's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Enjoy this FREE bonus Aftershow episode! Merry Christmas!Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTYour support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — It's Christmas! And we've unwrapped a giant box of impassIbility. Then, we discuss what the word “dude” has to do with 1 Samuel 2:25. We're also including today's Aftershow Bonus Episode for free to all of our listeners. It got sort of crazy this time. Merry Christmas!SHOW NOTES:Origin of the word dudeDivine ImpassibilityFallacy Friday: The Root FallacySalad Doesn't Want to be EatenMisreading Scripture with Western EyesThe Universe Next DoorJesus Through Middle Eastern EyesScripture Verses Cited: 1 Samuel 2:25Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTYour support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — In this episode, we interview David Anderson, the president of Maranatha Baptist University in one of the most wonderful podcast conversations we've had. The *Aftershow Episode was even more phenomenal.SHOW NOTES:Maranatha Baptist UniversityToday's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTYour support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — Sometimes Bible translations can bring about comical interpretations; we discuss one such incident today. Then, we analyze the growing trend of the desire to be childless. Plus, we recommend two other podcasts and explain a new children's ministry.SHOW NOTES:Exempla Podcast The Missionary Perspective Podcast DINK - Dual Income, No Kids Truth Trackers Pierre Poilievre video Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTYour support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — We have a fun conversation with our Quality Control Editor, Derek Granquist. We discuss how Christians can be involved in our churches, communities, and politics.SHOW NOTES:Men Who Do ThingsToday's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTYour support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — In this episode, are people finally moving away from social media? Also, what is your devotional Bible reading like?SHOW NOTES:China spying with TikTok Action against TikTokWe're living in the movie Wall-E 77% of Americans want to go back to a time before the internet Protect Young Eyes Bots have taken over Instagram Scripture Verses Cited: 1 Corinthians 10:12; Philippians 3:10; Nehemiah 8:8Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — In this episode, we are joined by Rodney Myers of Gospel Furthering Fellowship to talk about what makes GFF different than most any other mission agency.SHOW NOTES:Gospel Furthering Fellowship Rodney & Lynn Myers served as church planting missionaries in Tanzania, Africa for 13 years before relocating to the United States in May, 2017. Rodney assumed the role of General Director on January 1, 2018. They have four children: Shawn, Jamison, Moriah & Cherith. You may contact Rodney at gffdirector@comcast.net or at 850-450-8778.Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — Today on RTP — In this episode, how does ending a foreign mission compare to ending an American church? Also did Paul read and quote secular philosophers? And “YOLO” may actually be a Bible concept!SHOW NOTES:Work for the Night is ComingActs 17:28, “The first half of the fifth line, is word for word, of an astronomical poem of Aratus, a Greek countryman of the apostle, and his predecessor by about three centuries.” (Jamieson, Robert, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown. Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible. Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997).Titus 1:12, A Cretan “…was regarded as a diviner and prophet. The words [in Titus 1:12] are taken probably from his treatise ‘Concerning Oracles'.” (Jamieson, Robert, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown. Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible. Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997.)1 Corinthians 15:33, “‘Evil communications corrupt good manners.' An iambic line from the Thais of Menander, and perhaps taken by Menander from a play of Euripides.” (Spence-Jones, H. D. M., ed. 1 Corinthians. The Pulpit Commentary. London; New York: Funk & Wagnalls Company, 1909)Scripture Verses Cited: 1 Corinthians 8, Romans 14, Ephesians 5:16, Colossians 4:5Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — Have we discovered a surprising way in which being the aggressive, rude driver shows the love of Christ? Also when we rebuttal Seventh-day Adventism are we disproving New Testament tithing? Finally, a preacher would rather see his kids die than go astray… and he prayed for that! Did God answer his prayer?SHOW NOTES:Drivers Who Merge at the Last Minute May Be Annoying, But They're RightEvaluation of the Late Merge Work Zone Traffic Control StrategyDynamic Late Merge Control Concept for Work Zones on Rural FreewaysTithing in the New Testament: What Does It Say?Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — Years after the courtship boom among Baptists, has it proven less safe and successful than dating despite having being promised the opposite? You decide!SHOW NOTES:Why Courtship is Fundamentally Flawed by Thomas Umstattd, Jr.Why Courtship is Fundamentally Flawed, Q&A by Thomas Umstattd, Jr.Episode 153 - Rethinking Missions: An Interview with Scott VanderHartToday's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — We revisit the topic of gambling and casinos. And a listener asks a sensitive, but honest question.SHOW NOTES:No show notes today.Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — Does the Bible anywhere claim that it is finished, and do the verses we use for that really mean that? And in the Aftershow, a young Patron is thinking about stuff.SHOW NOTES:George Farmer Debates Protestantism with Allie Beth Stuckey, PART 1 & PART 2Photos from Tom's scuba diving adventuresScriptures Verses Cited: Revelation 22:18-19; 2 Peter 1:3; 1 Cor 13:8-1; Matthew 4:4, 12:5, 19:4, 22:31; Mark 12:10; Gen 4:3-7; Micah 6:6-10; Isaiah 29:13; Proverbs 30:5-6; Titus 1:2; 2 Timothy 3:16-17Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — Where is Tom, and why did he go there? And how might his decision be helpful to those presently in ministry or considering it?SHOW NOTES:There is no aftershow with this episode; it is included in the main episode.Scriptures Verses Cited: 1 Cor. 13:5; Matt. 11:21Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — We address some listener feedback. Plus, what's the deal with artificial intelligence? And is admiring something the same as covetousness?>>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!SHOW NOTES:Stephen Minion's Tattoo QuestionnaireScriptures Verses Cited: Matt. 11; 1 Sam. 14:24-46; Eph. 6; 1 Tim. 6:7-10; Col. 3:5; 1 Thess. 5:21; Isa. 60:5*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — Stephen Minion joins us to talk about creating space for young people to ask hard questions.>>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!SHOW NOTES:You Lost Me by David KinnamanScriptures Verses Cited: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Romans 12:10; 1 Corinthians 9:22*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — Daniel asks a question about getting inked. Then in the Aftershow, are Christians guilty of hindering to work of Scripture?>>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!SHOW NOTES:Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoungThe Rise of ‘Adulting' Culture and The Decline of Soft Skills (Subscription required)Scriptures Verses Cited: 1 Corinthians 9:18; 1 Corinthians 7:19; Acts 8, 10, 13:2; Proverbs 3:5-6*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — Is the calling of God an emotion? Does God have a position on every issue? Finally in the Aftershow, Tom's got the senior discount, while Daniel gets mistaken for a college freshman. >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!SHOW NOTES:Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoungThe Rise of ‘Adulting' Culture and The Decline of Soft Skills (Subscription required)Scriptures Verses Cited: 1 Corinthians 9:18; 1 Corinthians 7:19; Acts 8, 10, 13:2; Proverbs 3:5-6*Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — Duggar disentangles and the Asbury Revival breakdown. Also do some pastors now regret opting out of Social Security?>>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!SHOW NOTES:NYTimes “Masks did nothing” Ken Ham on the Asbury Revival The Spirit of Revival at AsburyAsbury University Revival - Allie B. StuckeyThe ASBURY REVIVAL - 8 Crucial Questions We Need To Ask - Wretched You Want True Revival? Here's Where To Find It - WretchedJinger Vuolo's Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear Jinger Duggar Vuolo Ditched Her Family's Church, But Held Onto Her Strong Christian Convictions (DailyWire subscription required)What if the “Old Paths” Are Actually New? Scriptures Verses Cited: Proverbs 13:22; Proverbs 6Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — Is too much creativity just playing God? And in the Aftershow, does Foreign Accent Syndrome have anything to do with the Tower of Babel?>>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!SHOW NOTES:Man Suddenly Develops an Irish Accent Second Language Aquisition after Traumatic Brain Injury Teen Awakes from Coma and Speaks Spanish Foreign Accent Syndrome and the Tower of Babel Scriptures Verses Cited: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — Listener feedback takes us on a wild ride and lands us in the Aftershow talking about one of the more different things we've ever discussed.>>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!SHOW NOTES:Scriptures Verses Cited: Romans 1; Romans 14:22; 1 Corinthians 8; Mark 3:2; Matthew 5; Matthew 15:9Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — A listener asks about church security teams and about carrying boomsticks in church to go pew-pew at bad guys. Also, did Judas do miracles?>>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!SHOW NOTES:ALICE TrainingScriptures Verses Cited: 1 Samuel 10:11; 1 Samuel 28:8-20; Matthew 10; 2 Timothy 3:16Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — Today, a listener asks if Christians should stop saying exclamatory things entirely for fear it might be construed as Christian profanity. Then, are accountability partners even helpful? In the aftershow, we talk slapping competitions and masculinity.>>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!SHOW NOTES:Power slapScriptures Verses Cited: Philippians 4:8; Ephesians 4:29; Colossians 4:6Today's episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support!Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — Does the Bible teach that we shouldn't eat rare steak? What is “image focused separatism”? Also, is “broken” a good way to describe people?>>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!SHOW NOTES:Scriptures Verses Cited: Deuteronomy 12:23; Leviticus 19:26; Romans 14; 1 Corinthians 8; Acts 15:20Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — Should preaching apply the text to YOUR life or should that be left to the Holy Spirit? Also, we discuss how Aristotle and Aquinas influenced today's Christian thought. Then in the Aftershow, if the Bible were a single word, would all disagreement cease? And what in the world is “Azazel”?>>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!SHOW NOTES:“He is great upon the ten toes of the beast, the four faces of the cherubim, the mystical meaning of badgers' skins, and the typical bearings of the staves of the ark and the windows of Solomon's temple: but the sins of business men, the temptations of the times, and the needs of the age, he scarcely ever touches upon. Such preaching reminds me of a lion engaged in mouse hunting.” — C. H. Spurgeon, Lectures to My Students (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1955), p. 75."This is the approach of the preacher who carefully isolates his text from the larger Christian theological framework, exegetes with exacting detail the grammar and syntax of the text, reconstructs the historical setting and meaning of his text, and relays that to the congregation. Having exposed the historical particulars of the text, he fails to go on to any meaningful interpretation of the relevance of the text for his congregation. The sermon actually is oral exegesis, as if the historical and linguistic dimensions of the text were the crux of the sermon." source“As you prepare your sermon you should intend that the biblical text come to expression in the lives of the hearers. This is not an addendum to the sermon; it is part of the sermon by definition (italics his). Where concretion is lacking we do not merely find a poor sermon; we find no sermon at all.” — David James Randolph, The Renewal of Preaching (Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1959), p. 89.Scriptures Verses Cited: Acts 2:15; Luke 14:21; Acts 13:14-41Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — It's a bonus episode! We share with you some of the funniest moments over the past year. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!*There is no Aftershow for this bonus episode. Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — Feedback from Herman takes us from Abraham to Lazarus. Was Abraham's Bosom a place or literally Abraham's bosom. Also, was God no longer immutable when He became flesh? Then we discuss faith deconstruction. In the Aftershow, a spate of Italian food staples are covering highways. And how is social media affecting your brain and your time? Yes, yours.>>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!SHOW NOTES:“Reform Your Faith, Don't Deconstruct It”Hate, Inc. bookDo More Better bookGetting Things Done bookDigital Minimalism bookAtomic Habits books40,000 Pounds of Meatballs on HighwayScriptures Verses Cited: 1 Corinthian 15:29; Psalm 41:1-4; Acts 17:30; Acts 19:1-5; Romans 1:17-20; Luke 16:19-31Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — A listener asks if there was a different Gospel in the Old Testament. And what is the baptism for the dead? Also, should Christians take Social Security? Then in Aftershow we discuss why the Bible never called for the immediate emancipation of slaves. And Is there a connection between the age of accountability and nakedness?>>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!SHOW NOTES:"What Does Paul Mean by Baptism for the Dead"Charles Finney“The Lord chooses to change people and society gradually, through the ministry of the Holy Spirit and the proclamation of the truth of the Word of God.” (The Wiersbe Bible Commentary, David C. Cook, 2007, p. 245).Alexander MacLaren wrote that the gospel “meddles directly with no political or social arrangements, but lays down principles which will profoundly affect these, and leaves them to soak into the general mind” (The Expositor's Bible, vol. VI, Eerdmans, 1940, p. 301).Scriptures Verses Cited: Proverbs 13:22; John 8:56; Hebrews 11:13; Genesis 15:6; Romans 4:6-7; Romans 1:1-2; Galatians 3:8-9; 1 Corinthian 15:29; Ephesians 6:5; Exodus 21:1-17; Leviticus 25:39-43; Ephesians 6:9; Colossians 4:1; Philemon 1:16Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — Not many think Thanksgiving is a religious holiday. We discuss why it is. Also, a young girl trashes her father… at his funeral. And should there be political parties? Then, we discuss some crazy feedback from last week. In the aftershow we get into the history of Thanksgiving, modern day separatists, and should we still be called Baptists. >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!SHOW NOTES:Woke Woman SHAMES Father At His FuneralScriptures Verses Cited: Romans 1; 2 Timothy 3:2-3; Colossians 1:17; 1 Corinthians 1:21Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — Are there similarities between climate activists and some Baptists? Also, when it comes to prophecy, is God making educated guesses? Then, do people need to renew their marriage after getting saved? Then in the aftershow, do we have guardian angels, and should we care?>>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!SHOW NOTES:“Reading Less, More — and Twice as Fast”Environmental Protesters Glue Themselves To FloorScripture Verses Cited: Matthew 18:10; Matthew 4:6; Daniel 10Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — Today, a listener asks us perhaps the biggest theological question ever. Also, does God's faithfulness make Him predictable?>>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!SHOW NOTES:Friday Church NewsScripture Verses Cited: Romans 11:34; 1 Peter 3:17; 1 Thessalonians 4:18; 1 Corinthians 15:50-58Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible

Today on RTP — Today, a listener has an interesting question about outlandish attire. And, how broadly should one read?>>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don't miss out — Become an Elite Patron!SHOW NOTES:Scripture Verses Cited: 1 Timothy 2:8-10; 1 Peter 3:3-4; John 13:35; Romans 14:17Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a PatronBuy a T-shirtLeave an iTunes ReviewDiscuss the EpisodeSubmit a Question, Feedback, or Topic SuggestionGet a Free Trial with Audible