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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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    Beautiful Things by Benson Boone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 66:05


    A discussion about the song Beautiful Things by Benson Boone

    Free To Make Decisions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 72:48


    A discussion about how free we are to make decisions

    2025 Sword Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 38:46


    A discussion about the 2025 Sword Conference

    Training AI Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 60:15


    I continue our discussion about how to train AI

    Training AI Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 59:12


    Can you trust AI to help with theology, Bible study, or sermon prep? In this episode, we start with a scathing email that exposes AI's failures—and then dive deep into how to train AI to become a reliable tool rather than a dangerous liability. From setting standards to demanding accuracy, and from biblical interpretation to sermon critique, this episode equips you to use AI faithfully, wisely, and critically. Because the goal isn't to let AI speak for you—the goal is to train it to serve the truth.

    Judge Not: The Command We Love to Dodge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 41:41


    Matthew 7:1–5 doesn't teach us how to judge—it shows us why we can't. In this episode, we explore how Jesus exposes our hypocrisy and leaves us convicted, not justified.

    Isaiah40-44 Study Assignments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 42:26


    Get ready for Isaiah 44 with guided study assignments through chapters 40–44. Designed for individual or couple use, these exercises help you dig deep into God's character, Israel's condition, and the unfolding plan of redemption.

    Bridget Bishop: First to Hang

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 36:52


    Bridget Bishop was the first to hang during the Salem witch trials. This episode tells the story of her trial, execution, and legacy—walking from courtroom to gallows, from stone memorial to dark streets. She wasn't a witch. But her death opened the door to a season of terror.

    Holy Possession

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 69:35


    What does it really mean to be “possessed” by the Holy Spirit? If Christians are controlled by God, why do they still sin? In this episode, we review a sermon on Holy Spirit possession and examine its theological and logical flaws.

    The Fool's Speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 63:29


    In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful and paradoxical passages in all of Scripture — Paul's “Fool's Speech” from 2 Corinthians 11 and 12. What does it mean to boast in weakness? Why does Paul mock the very idea of spiritual superiority? And how does this speech dismantle everything we think we know about leadership, success, and Christian identity? Get ready for an uncomfortable but necessary confrontation with the gospel of weakness.

    Sally, When the Wine Runs Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 57:41


    Catchy, fun, and full of ache. In this episode, we break down Role Model's “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out”—a deceptively upbeat anthem of emotional uncertainty, fear of abandonment, and fleeting intimacy. We explore the tension between sound and substance, and ask what this song reveals about modern love, vulnerability, and spiritual thirst.

    Divorce and Remarriage Pt 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 57:35


    Jesus calls remarriage after divorce adultery—but the modern church rarely treats it that way. In this episode, we dig deep into Matthew 5:31–32, asking: What does the Bible really say? Is the exception clause misunderstood? And how should the church respond if we take Jesus seriously?

    Divorce and Remarriage Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 56:40


    Jesus calls remarriage after divorce adultery—but the modern church rarely treats it that way. In this episode, we dig deep into Matthew 5:31–32, asking: What does the Bible really say? Is the exception clause misunderstood? And how should the church respond if we take Jesus seriously?

    Divorce and Remarriage Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 70:04


    Jesus calls remarriage after divorce adultery—but the modern church rarely treats it that way. In this episode, we dig deep into Matthew 5:31–32, asking: What does the Bible really say? Is the exception clause misunderstood? And how should the church respond if we take Jesus seriously?

    Manchild by Sabrina Carpenter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 46:30


    We dive into Sabrina Carpenter's “Manchild”—a sharp, honest anthem about emotional immaturity, modern relationships, and gender dynamics. What does this viral hit reveal about our culture, and how should the Church respond?

    Did God Want Sin? Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 66:02


    If God is sovereign, why does sin exist at all?This episode confronts one of the hardest questions in theology: Did God want sin — and what does Isaiah 40–55 reveal about His purpose in allowing it? A raw, honest look at divine sovereignty, human rebellion, and the uncomfortable truth behind redemption.

    Did God Want Sin? Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 61:39


    If God is sovereign, why does sin exist at all?This episode confronts one of the hardest questions in theology: Did God want sin — and what does Isaiah 40–55 reveal about His purpose in allowing it? A raw, honest look at divine sovereignty, human rebellion, and the uncomfortable truth behind redemption.

    Girls Gone Bible: Devotional Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 71:10


    We conclude our look at the devotional put out by the Girls Gone Bible podcast

    Lust, Law, and Lies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 48:07


    This episode explores Matthew 5:27–32, exposing how Jesus' words crush any illusion of internal purity or external righteousness. We challenge popular views on lust, showing it begins within—not outside us—and conclude with the only hope for sinners: the imputed righteousness of Christ.

    Girls Gone Bible: Devotional Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 43:04


    We look at the devotional put out by the Girls Gone Bible podcast

    Girls Gone Bible: Immodest?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 67:10


    Christian influencers promoting an athleisure line have ignited a firestorm of debate—are they being immodest, or is the backlash part of a deeper theological problem? In this episode, we tackle the controversy surrounding Girls Gone Bible, modesty culture, and whether women are unfairly held responsible for men's lust. We go deep into Scripture, examine what modesty really means, and ask: who's actually to blame when someone sins? A must-listen for anyone tired of shallow answers and ready for a biblical, honest conversation.https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14788899/Christian-influencers-fire-evangelical-followers-promoting-immodest-athleisure-line.html

    Mary, Mother of the Church?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 69:00


    What does it mean to call Mary the Mother of the Church? Is the title biblical or purely traditional? In this episode, we explore the theological claims made in the Catholic Church's celebration of the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. We examine the scriptural basis, early Church writings, and the typological parallels with Eve and the Ark of the Covenant — and challenge Protestants who reject Marian theology while using the same interpretive methods for their own doctrines.

    Isaiah 43:22-28

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 39:51


    We conclude our study of Isaiah 43

    Isaiah 43:14-21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 55:26


    We continue our study of Isaiah 43

    Die With a Smile: Bruno/Gaga

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 62:25


    Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars imagine the end of the world—and all they want is to be together. In this episode, we unpack the lyrics of “Die with a Smile,” exploring love, vulnerability, and why this emotional anthem resonates so deeply. Is it about conflict, surrender, or something more eternal?

    John 21:15-17: Sermon Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 70:35


    I review a sermon on John 21:15-17

    The Greek Love Myth in John 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 47:48


    Did Jesus and Peter use two different words for love in John 21—and does it actually matter? This episode exposes the myth, traces its origins, and shows why the Greek doesn't say what many claim it does.

    John 17 and Christian Division

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 52:05


    Jesus prayed “that they may all be one”—but in a divided church, what does that really mean? In this episode, we examine John 17:20–26, explore who Jesus was praying for, and wrestle with the challenge of unity in light of today's church reality.

    Farewell Discourse Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 42:25


    A review of the last few days of the lectionary readings

    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?

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