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Official Podcast for Victory Baptist Church. We look at our world from a theological perspective. Discussion and commentary on current events, bible studies and devotional thoughts. New content added on a regular basis. We also do special live broadcast. The podcast is produced by Victory Baptist Ch…

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    AI Friendship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 59:46


    In this episode, I respond to Breakpoint's take on AI and loneliness, pushing back on their claim that the Church is the cure. Yes, AI relationships are artificial—but let's not pretend church communities always offer something better. I explore the real failures of Christian community, the limits of human connection, and why honesty—not idealism—is what we need.

    Isaiah 43:8-13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 38:21


    We continue our work on Isaiah 40-55. In this episode we walk through Isaiah 43:8-13

    Isaiah 43:1-7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 63:57


    We continue our work on Isaiah 40-55. In this episode we walk through Isaiah 43:1-7 and we consider the church as a factory of false hope

    What I Want by Morgan Wallen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 57:45


    Morgan Wallen and Tate McRae's “What I Want” sounds like a casual hookup anthem—but listen closely and you'll hear something deeper: two people agreeing not to feel. In this episode, we analyze the song's emotional detachment, its theology of resigned desire, and what it reveals about a culture that craves connection but fears the cost. Is this honesty, or just another form of despair? And does the song offer even a flicker of hope? Let's find out.

    Visitation of Mary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 45:29


    We discuss the lectionary readings for May 31, 2025

    What I Want: Lyric Assignment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 19:10


    Before we break it down together, here's your assignment: listen to “What I Want” and interpret it for yourself. What are the characters really saying? Is this song about honesty, fear, desire—or emotional surrender? In this episode, I give you questions to guide your reflection and invite you to wrestle with what the lyrics reveal about love, pain, detachment, and longing. Come ready to listen—and to think theologically.

    Spotify: New Podcast Features

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 33:10


    Spotify just launched powerful new podcast features—from smarter recommendations to interactive comments and creator tools. Here's what's new and why it matters.

    Acts and the Farewell Discourse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 45:10


    In this episode, we explore how Acts 15 fulfills the promises and preparation of John's Farewell Discourse. The Eleven, equipped by Jesus, now act with unity, authority, and Spirit-led clarity. This isn't devotional theory—it's redemptive history unfolding.

    Lectionary Assignment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 13:13


    An assignment based on recent lectionary readings. Grab your bible, your notebook, and a pencil

    Lose Control by Teddy Swims

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 53:06


    Teddy Swims' “Lose Control” isn't just about heartbreak—it's a raw confession of fear, need, and the ache of being alone. In this episode, we explore the song's emotional core, the tension between needing God and needing others, and why Christianity often struggles to hold both together.

    Isaiah 43: Observational Outline Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 35:01


    In this episode, we return to our long-form study through Isaiah 40–55 by walking slowly and carefully through an observational outline of Isaiah 43. Rather than rushing to application or theological conclusions, we seek to see what is actually in the text.

    Isaiah 43: Observational Outline Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 62:32


    In this episode, we return to our long-form study through Isaiah 40–55 by walking slowly and carefully through an observational outline of Isaiah 43. Rather than rushing to application or theological conclusions, we seek to see what is actually in the text. 

    Can AI Judge Faith?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 42:00


    Marjorie Taylor Greene clashed with Elon Musk's AI after it questioned her Christianity—but was the AI wrong? In this episode, we explore what happened, examine the theology of judgment and discernment, and ask: Can AI be more biblically accurate than some Christians?

    Rethinking John 15:11

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 61:52


    John 15:11 says Jesus gives us His joy—but what kind of joy was He talking about? In this episode, we explore the real meaning of this verse, why it wasn't meant as a blanket emotional promise, and how joy looks different when read through the lens of obedience, suffering, and apostolic mission.

    Psalm 57:12 and Catholicism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 44:13


    Why does Psalm 57 have 12 verses in the Catholic Bible? We unpack the Septuagint, the numbering debate, and why the apostles sided with the Greek Old Testament—challenging modern assumptions about which Bible is “right.”

    I'm the Problem by Morgan Wallen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 57:14


    Morgan Wallen's “I'm the Problem” sounds like a confession—but is it? This episode unpacks the song's emotional and theological layers, revealing how blame, deflection, and false repentance shape modern relationships and distort true confession.

    John 15 Isn't About You?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 60:30


    Jesus said, “I am the vine, you are the branches.” But was He speaking to all believers—or only the Eleven? In this episode, we explore John 15:1–8 in its full context, showing how it was a direct, covenantal moment of apostolic commissioning. We trace how each part of the passage was fulfilled in the lives of the apostles—and why that changes everything about how we read it today.

    Peace vs Reality

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 57:02


    Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you…” But if that promise was for all believers, why does it so often not match reality? In this episode, we explore whether the peace of John 14:27 was meant for every Christian—or only for the Eleven who heard it that night. A hard but necessary conversation about promise, context, and what we've misunderstood.

    $100 for a Parable?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 55:04


    Fr. Mike Schmitz's $100 “Parables Tour” raises serious questions about the commercialization of ministry. Why is the Church charging for what Jesus gave freely? In this episode, I examine what this model says about the gospel, money, and the priorities of the modern Church.

    The Difficulty of John 14:21-26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 55:55


    A discussion out the difficulty of interpreting John 14:21-26

    Ordinary by Alex Warren

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 58:29


    Alex Warren's “Ordinary” turns romance into religion—replacing God with the beloved. In this episode, we explore the song's spiritual imagery, its emotional honesty, and how it contrasts with the Gospel reading from John 13.

    The Command the Church Doesn't Keep Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 66:48


    Today we take an unfiltered look at John 13:34 and ask: What happens when we read the Bible honestly—without religious gloss or easy answers?Jesus' command to "love one another as I have loved you" isn't just hard—it's crushing. We explore who He was really speaking to, how the Church has failed to live it out, and why so few seem disturbed by that failure.This is not a comfortable teaching. But it's one we need to face.

    The Command the Church Doesn't Keep Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 59:10


    Today we take an unfiltered look at John 13:34 and ask: What happens when we read the Bible honestly—without religious gloss or easy answers?Jesus' command to “love one another as I have loved you” isn't just hard—it's crushing. We explore who He was really speaking to, how the Church has failed to live it out, and why so few seem disturbed by that failure.This is not a comfortable teaching. But it's one we need to face.

    Christology in John 14

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 61:27


    Today we explore the deep Christology of John 14: “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.” We connect this truth to Acts 13 and Psalm 98, showing how Christ reveals the Father, the Church carries that revelation, and salvation reaches the nations.

    Song of the Summer 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 35:08


    A cultural and theological deep dive into the top songs of Summer 2025. Each episode unpacks lyrics through biblical, liturgical, and spiritual lenses—revealing what today's music says about our hunger for meaning, transcendence, and worship.

    John 14:2: Not Heaven, but the Cross

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 33:59


    What if “I go to prepare a place for you” doesn't mean heaven later—but the cross now? In today's episode, we explore John 14:2 in its true context and discover a more powerful comfort: access to the Father through Jesus' death and resurrection.

    Summer 2025 Lectionary Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 64:30


    Welcome to the Summer 2025 Lectionary Challenge. In this kickoff episode, we explain what the challenge is, why we're using the Catholic lectionary, how to engage the readings each day, and what to expect from each episode. This isn't a devotional—it's a call to let Scripture shape you through submission, not selection. Let the journey begin.

    Lectionary: A Forgotten Gift

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 64:17


    Origin, History, Importance, Benefits, and Practical Use of the Lectionary

    Protestant Catholicism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 57:52


    Protestant Catholicism Many Protestants claim to reject Rome, but have rebuilt its system—only now it's performance-based, fruit-obsessed, and self-policed. This episode exposes how evangelicalism has traded the pope for personal authority, and the sacraments for spiritual effort—while losing the Gospel in the

    Sign of the Cross: A Creed?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 44:42


    More than a gesture, the sign of the cross is a physical confession of faith—a creed traced on the body. In this episode, we explore the biblical roots, historical development, and deep Trinitarian theology behind the phrase “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” We confront misconceptions, reclaim its meaning, and learn what it means to be marked by the name—body, soul, and spirit.

    Pope Leo XIV: Regina Coeli

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 50:22


    A discussion about Pope Leo XIV and his address at the Regina Coeli

    The Virus: Lectio Divina Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 73:31


    We conclude our discussion about the origin,history,and influence of Lectio Divina

    The Virus: Lectio Divina Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 57:58


    We discuss the origin, history ,and influence of Lectio Divina

    Pope Leo XIV and Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 54:15


    An analysis of a recent address given by Pope Leo XIV

    The Real Meaning of Matthew 13:44

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 64:29


    You're Not the Man in the field: Exposing a Common Preaching Error

    Luther at Number 1?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 47:52


    Luther by Kendrick Lamar at number 1, is it a cultural Psalm for a broken generation?

    New Pope, First Homily

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 62:53


    We discuss the first Homily of Pope Leo XIVCORRECTION: In the episode, I state that Pope Leo XIV quotes directly from Gaudium et Spes 22. Upon closer examination, he actually paraphrases its ideas without quoting it directly. The quotation I read is from the source document itself, not the homily. The theological themes are clearly referenced, but the words are not the Pope's. I apologize for the inaccuracy and thank you for your understanding.

    Law and Gospel Living

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 48:42


    How everyday mistakes reveal our need for Christ.

    White Smoke! A New Pope

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 47:19


    A breakdown of the news about the new Pope and what to look out for moving forward.

    Salem: The Lonely Death

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 32:26


    Salem Witch Trials: Sarah Osborne's Lonely Death

    What a Pastor's Salary Should Cover

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 70:45


    Can your pastor afford to retire, educate their kids, and own a home? Rethinking the reality behind pastoral salaries.

    Misinterpreting Isaiah 43 Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 82:18


    We conclude our look at the history and ways Isaiah 43 has been misinterpreted.

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