Setting the Record Straight

Gordan Runyan shares a few musings and thoughts on the book that have managed to stick with him, months after reading.

In this episode, Russell Traweek addresses the Biblical Response to Tragic Circumstances as individuals before even attempt to address others as we look at Nehemiah 1.

Russell Traweek addresses in this podcast as to why some presuppositions made by some trusted pastors and ministries, although true, don't matter when not properly applied. One can scream, “All Lives Matter” all day, but if you overlook the application when one life, or group is oppressed, then you have a dead faith.

Host Russell Traweek Description In this episode, Russell Traweek addresses the Biblical Response to Tragic Circumstances as individuals before even attempt to address others as we look at Nehemiah 1.   The post How to Respond to Tragic Circumstances appeared first on Reconstructionist Radio Reformed Podcast Network.

Gordan Runyan exposes the foolishness of a congregation bowing to the demands of the State, on the basis of “rendering unto Caesar.

Host Russell Traweek Description Russell Traweek addresses in this podcast as to why some presuppositions made by some trusted pastors and ministries, although true, don’t matter when not properly applied. One can scream, “All Lives Matter” all day, but if you overlook the application when one life, or group is oppressed, then you have a […] The post Black Lives Matter and Why Some Presuppositions Don’t appeared first on Reconstructionist Radio Reformed Podcast Network.

Host Gordan Runyan Description Gordan Runyan exposes the foolishness of a congregation bowing to the demands of the State, on the basis of “rendering unto Caesar.   The post Local Pastor Renders Church to Caesar appeared first on Reconstructionist Radio Reformed Podcast Network.

A sermon on biblical, social justice.

Host Jason Garwood Description A sermon on biblical, social justice.   The post Black Lives Matter appeared first on Reconstructionist Radio Reformed Podcast Network.

Gordan Runyan answers a common question about why his congregation has continued to meet. It's not because of the “usual suspects.” But at the end of the day, there really is a hill to die on.

Host Gordan Runyan Description Gordan Runyan answers a common question about why his congregation has continued to meet. It’s not because of the “usual suspects.” But at the end of the day, there really is a hill to die on.   The post Why Y’all Still Meeting? appeared first on Reconstructionist Radio Reformed Podcast Network.

Gordan Runyan encourages his listeners to examine the building materials they've been using to put up the edifice of their lives, especially in light of the fact that a virus has caused many to reach out for other saviors, other ethical rules, that can keep them safe in the storm.

Host Gordan Runyan Description Gordan Runyan encourages his listeners to examine the building materials they’ve been using to put up the edifice of their lives, especially in light of the fact that a virus has caused many to reach out for other saviors, other ethical rules, that can keep them safe in the storm.   The post Your Foundations Are Showing (Corona Edition) appeared first on Reconstructionist Radio Reformed Podcast Network.

Gordan Runyan walks his congregation through the trial of the suspected unfaithful wife in Numbers 5 and shows that a head-scratcher text actually winds up magnifying the grace of God and His desire to defend the weaker members of society.

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In this episode, Russell Traweek leads a discussion in what it means to truly be a great man, woman, boy or girl in the Kingdom of God. This sermon is based on Matthew 18:1-4.

Host Russell Traweek Description In this episode, Russell Traweek leads a discussion in what it means to truly be a great man, woman, boy or girl in the Kingdom of God. This sermon is based on Matthew 18:1-4.   The post The Least to the Greatest appeared first on Reconstructionist Radio Reformed Podcast Network.

In Numbers 5:1-10, we get rules for dealing with uncleanness in the camp, as well as a law of restitution that encourages the thief to repent before he's caught. These voluntary statutes highlight the need for self-government under God, and a present need for justice system reform in our own day.

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Gordan Runyan helps his congregation sort through differing schools of thought regarding the 1000 year period mentioned in Revelation 20, and urges Christians to adopt an optimistic view that motivates the extension of Christ's kingdom into all areas.

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In this episode Russell Traweek leads us through a discussion and application of Matthew 17:24-27 and the implications of the worldview one holds to. Russell Traweek pastors the home fellowship of Christ Covenant Church in Sweeny, Texas.

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This episode looks at 4 ways that a church can begin to resemble a dragon (as in the land-beast of Revelation 13) and then we have a pastoral conversation on some of the practical implications of rejecting the fallen world's power paradigm.

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In this episode of Setting the Record Straight, Russell Traweek seeks to show how our worldview regarding the future affects our present actions and purpose with an excerpt from a current sermon series on the book of Nehemiah.

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In this episode, Russell Traweek leads us in a discussion of on what determines the efficacy our church traditions, the implications of false traditions and the expectation of God according to His Law-Word. Russell Traweek pastors a home fellowship of the saints in Sweeny, Texas called Christ Covenant Church.

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Concluding our workshop on sermon preparation, with the aim of allowing our Reconstructionist theology to effect the way we get ready to preach. This session discusses the Introduction, Application, and Conclusion of the sermon.

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In this edition of Setting the Record Straight, Dr. Jason Garwood continues the series, ‘Reconstructing the Heart,' by examining the various ways our emotions weigh us down. For more content, please visit crosscrownchurch.com. Thanks for listening!

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In this episode Russell Traweek, pastor of Christ Covenant Church, a home-fellowship in Sweeny, TX, discusses Matthew 11 in correlation with the familiar passage of John 14:6…”Jesus is the way, the truth and the life”. Join in for this life application of Scripture!

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Using the 133rd Psalm as an example, Gordan Runyan offers suggestions for ways to insure that you are pointing your message at the right target; that you are on the road to pulling down Baal's altar.

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In this episode, Russell Traweek, pastor of Christ Covenant Church, a home fellowship in Sweeny, TX leads us in a discussion from Matthew 9 regarding the Jesus this world needs to hear proclaimed and see lived through Christians today.

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In this episode, Russell Traweek, pastor of Christ Covenant Church, a home fellowship of the saints in Sweeny, Texas, leads us in a study from the book of Matthew on how we as Christians are to be the antithesis to the culture of this world when it comes to the protection of the lives of all of God's image bearers.

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Gordan Runyan offers some thoughts on the question, “How should a sermon preached by a Reconstructionist differ from others preached on the same Bible text?” Should a CR sermon look like a CR sermon, even when its topic is not a particularly CR topic? What would that look like? In future episodes in this series, Psalm 133 will form the basis for a nuts-and-bolts walk-thru in the process of sermon preparation, seeking to build a Christian Reconstructionist sermon from the ground up.

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In this edition of Setting the Record Straight, Dr. Jason Garwood continues the series, Reconstructing the Heart, by examining the great problem of guilt and man's attempt to rid himself of it. For more content, please visit crosscrownchurch.com. Thanks for listening!

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In this episode of Setting the Record Straight, Russell Traweek discusses where Christian liberty comes to the crossroad of detriment to the individual and the body of Christ. Russell Traweek is the pastor of Christ Covenant Church, a home fellowship of the saints in Sweeny, Texas.

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Completing the series in the book of Jeremiah, Gordan Runyan highlights two last, important themes we saw repeated in the prophet's writings. They have application when thinking about the state of the churches, and the state of our individual lives; and what actual reform would look like.

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In this episode, Russell Traweek, pastor of Christ Covenant Church, a home fellowship in Sweeny, Texas leads us with a message from a sermon series in Matthew as we look at the significance of genealogies, God's covenants throughout Scripture and the way God uses fallible men and women to accomplish His Kingdom purpose.

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