Torchlighters

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How does inspiration work? Why should I care? Justin and his thesis are here to help. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torchlighters/support

Somebody had to say it. What's the deal with the whole pronoun thing? Why does it exist at all? How should Christians respond to it? Transgender to Transformed by Laura Perry Why I no longer use Transgender Pronouns by Rosaria Butterfield --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torchlighters/support

It's cool and edgy to hate on popular things, but seriously - what's going on with The Chosen? Should we be skeptical of this crazily-hugely-gigantic Christian show? Is The Chosen a modern-day golden calf? How should we think about representations of Jesus in other art forms? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torchlighters/support

How do we understand Jesus in the Old Testament? Is the whole Old Testament about Jesus? Did the prophets know what they were prophesying about? Dispensationalist Justin and I'm-Just-Trying-to-Figure-This-Out-ist Josh discuss. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torchlighters/support

One simple trick that leaves pastors SHOCKED. Theologians hate us. Things to Check Out: Old Testament Lectures: Series 1 and Series 2 by Abner Chou The Hermeneutics of the Biblical Writers by Abner Chou Commentary on the NT Use of the OT by Carson & Beale Handbook on the NT Use of the OT by G. K. Beale He Will Reign Forever by Michael Vlack The Old in the New by Michael Vlack The Word Became Fresh by Dale Ralph Davis Typology — Understanding the Bible's Promise-Shaped Patterns by James Hamilton God's Glory in Salvation through Judgment by James Hamilton --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torchlighters/support

What's the deal with the Old Testament? Why even read it at all? Why is it important? Sponsored by Volente Creative --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torchlighters/support

Check out the last episode, otherwise you'll be really confused. How do we deal with some common objections to the biblical idea of language? Listen here and find out. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/support

Should Christian's swear? Ever? Where does language come from? What even is swearing? What does the Bible say about all of this? In case you didn't know, we have all the answers. Listen now and learn all the things. Get The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification by Walter Marshall on Amazon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/support

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How do you meaningfully engage with a deconstructor when you hold to the faith they forsook? Well, strap your climbing gear to the nearest truthy-looking tree, and let's dive into this long-awaited episode to find out. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/support

Justin and Josh continue their discussion on the deconstruction movement by examining two self-documented cases - one of brazen honesty, the other of intellectual propriety. BUY MERCH (and be cool) "10 Things I Can Do Now That I'm No Longer A Christian" by Kitty Williams "Every Story Matters: Paul Maxwell" by Joshua Harris Taking Hold of God: Reformed and Puritan Perspectives on Prayer by Joel Beeke --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/support

Justin and Josh tackle* the issue of the "ex-vangelical" and its post-modern origins. *yes, that's a fish joke "How to Deconstruct Christianity" by Eric Sentell The Otamatone Fault Lines by Voddie Baucham --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/support

Justin and Josh continue their discussion from last episode on anxiety, its source, and its biblical remedy. Matthew's account of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount helps us understand how the Son of God wants us to approach the issue. Let's take a look! Justin's Reading List Pick up a copy (or three) of Passions of the Heart by John D. Street if you haven't already. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/support

Justin and Josh begin their discussion around the cause, nature, and remedy for anxiety. Culture's understanding of anxiety is fundamentally different than Scripture's, so what exactly makes it different and what should we do about it? Also, why are people's hands flailing around? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/support

On this companion episode to episode 14, Justin and Josh continue to discuss the current situation: COVID. In this episode, they build off of the discussion about masks and tyranny and bring it home, talking about how these things impact the church specifically. They also discussed the Constitution and how we are governed by laws, not rulers. Here's some helpful resources to check out: Why Churches—and Anyone—Following Mask Mandates is Dangerous by Justin Feland Clarifying the Mask Issue by Justin Feland 7 Reasons for Unmasking the Masks by Doug Wilson Just Thinking: About the State (Listen to Darrell & Virgil discuss the book) TS&TT: Governor Ron DeSantis & the Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrate TS&TT: COVID, Vaccine Passports & The Great Stereopticon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/support

Justin and Josh discuss the biblical role of government as established in Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2. When does a government become tyrannical? Was the American Revolution justified? What justifies civil disobedience? What is our responsibility as Christians in this context? All these questions and more are answered on this episode. Here's some helpful resources to check out: Just Thinking: About the State (Listen to Darrell & Virgil discuss the book) TS&TT: Governor Ron DeSantis & the Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrate TS&TT: COVID, Vaccine Passports & The Great Stereopticon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/support

Justin and Josh continue their discussion on John Owen's "The Mortification of Sin." Biggest takeaway: always make sure the zombie of sin is dead before you walk past it. Pick up a copy of John Owen's The Mortification of Sin: https://amzn.to/3sh1ZCV --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/support

Justin and Josh discuss John Owen's book The Mortification of Sin, more plainly put, the putting to death of sin. They discuss the various aspects within salvation (the Russian doll of salvation, if you will) and the duality that exists between free will and complete sovereignty. Pick up a copy of John Owen's The Mortification of Sin: https://amzn.to/3sh1ZCV --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/support

Justin and Josh wrap up their discussion about assurance. Justin talks about one of the biggest issues the modern church is facing when it comes to assurance. They also share the relationship between works and assurance; a good way to examine your heart is to see if you are walking in holiness! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/support

Justin and Josh discuss assurance and try to answer the age old question: how do I know if I'm saved? That tough question is something that most young believers wrestle with. They discuss the difference between knowing God and knowing that you know God. Justin also shares a little bit about his own struggles with assurance. Joel Beeke: "Knowing and Growing in Assurance of Faith" https://www.amazon.com/dp/1781913005/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_2PG49PA034RE0A96V91Z Just Thinking: "Assurance of Salvation" https://justthinking.me/ep-099-assurance-of-salvation/ John MacArthur: "Why Christians Lack Assurance" https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/62-30/why-christians-lack-assurance --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/support

Justin and Josh attempt to answer the question: "What is a gospel issue?" They discuss the three concentric circles of dogma, doctrine, and opinion, and how different topics and issues fit into those categories. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/support

Justin and Josh discuss the biblical parameters for reconciliation. Justin explains that the only way we can have horizontal reconciliation with other people is if we first have vertical reconciliation with God. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/support

Justin, Josh and Hayley take one last dive into the waters of Critical Race Theory. They touch on the importance of epistemology and how crucial the understanding of knowledge is to this conversation. Justin also talks about systems of authority and how your worldview impacts literally everything about how you act and view life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/support

Justin continues walking Josh and Hayley through the implications and the dangers of Critical Race Theory. We take time to define and connect terms like "dominant culture," "oppression," "the masters tools," "standpoint epistemology," and what they all mean in the context of this conversation. Social Justice Dictionary https://newdiscourses.com/translations-from-the-wokish/ Cynical Theory Book https://www.amazon.com/Cynical-Theories-Scholarship-Everything-Everybody/dp/B08LDSWJ9V Social Justice & The Gospel Conference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYqSJx2ejQQ&list=PLZJe-MWy0cYer0sR1mjuPWKuo0H091drU&index=1 Top 10 Books On Critical Race Theory https://slowtowrite.com/top-10-books-on-critical-race-theory/?fbclid=IwAR3R7ETsW8HFaLa5VVQ-S6uhhcyeLpCahJ8G2Y-ha_PlQyfacVtsMAgll6s A Beginner's Curriculum on Critical Race Theory https://newdiscourses.com/2020/06/beginners-curriculum-critical-race-theory/?fbclid=IwAR0Oy-27KoYoWpIFMuhepWZ8jrlRs3EhH2uy31TeS0Usjb-RlM9jqkSxAj0 James Lindsay on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jLNgLABuTw&list=PLZJe-MWy0cYcXTzIUVp8kK6gKRpNuck18&index=2 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/support

Justin walks Josh and Hayley through a proper, historical, and fair definition of the topic on everyone's minds: "Critical Race Theory." Where did it come from? What does it mean? How does it look at the world? What does it seek to change? How does it achieve it's ends? All this and more are answered in this episode and next. Social Justice Dictionary https://newdiscourses.com/translations-from-the-wokish/ Cynical Theory Book https://www.amazon.com/Cynical-Theories-Scholarship-Everything-Everybody/dp/B08LDSWJ9V Social Justice & The Gospel Conference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYqSJx2ejQQ&list=PLZJe-MWy0cYer0sR1mjuPWKuo0H091drU&index=1 Top 10 Books On Critical Race Theory https://slowtowrite.com/top-10-books-on-critical-race-theory/?fbclid=IwAR3R7ETsW8HFaLa5VVQ-S6uhhcyeLpCahJ8G2Y-ha_PlQyfacVtsMAgll6s A Beginner's Curriculum on Critical Race Theory https://newdiscourses.com/2020/06/beginners-curriculum-critical-race-theory/?fbclid=IwAR0Oy-27KoYoWpIFMuhepWZ8jrlRs3EhH2uy31TeS0Usjb-RlM9jqkSxAj0 James Lindsay on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jLNgLABuTw&list=PLZJe-MWy0cYcXTzIUVp8kK6gKRpNuck18&index=2 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/support

Justin, Josh and Hayley give a brief introduction to Critical Race Theory. They discuss the importance of definitions, even going back to the book of Genesis, and why having this conversation regarding Critical Theory is so crucial in today's climate. Justin sets the stage for the next episode where they will outline the worldview of Critical Race Theory. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/support

Continuing their discussion from the previous episode, Justin, Josh, and Hayley discuss more objections that have been brought forward against their open letter to the University of Northwestern-St. Paul. They articulate the biblical definition of "justice," discuss corporate/generational sin, and evil institutions. This is the second part of episode 004. *Due to the length of this discussion, it has been split into two parts. Read to the open letter: http://chng.it/RfBSjyH9 Listen to the previous part. Listen to Part One of the series. Just Thinking Podcast EP #111 "Activist Theology" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/support

On this second installment of our series regarding social justice and Critical Race Theory, Justin, Josh, and Hayley delve into some objections to Josh and Hayley's recent open letter to the University of Northwestern - St. Paul. They discuss issues of timing relating to releasing the letter at such a culturally tense time and define “justice” from a biblical perspective. *Due to the length of this discussion, it has been split into two parts. Read to the open letter: http://chng.it/RfBSjyH9 Listen to the previous episode. Listen to Part One of the series. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/support

On this special episode, Justin talks through a open letter to the University of Northwestern - St. Paul written by co-host Josh Feland and special guest Hayley Tschetter. Read to the open letter: http://chng.it/RfBSjyH9 Listen to the next episode. Just Thinking Podcast EP #106 "A Biblical Exposition of Unity" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/support

Justin and Josh explain how theology is done and how it is done. Yes, there is a difference, and as Justin says, every aspect of theology is practical. We need to put our Scriptural spectacles on to be able to properly view the world around us. Justin also talks about the best way to build a skyscraper: digging down before you build up. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/support

On this pilot episode of Torchlighters, co-hosts Justin and Josh discuss the big question: what is theology? Justin explores the importance of not only reading God's Word but actually studying it and meditating on it (Philippians 4:8-9). Believe it or not, theology isn't just the thickest textbook in the history of ever, written in some dead language. It's actually fun and quite a bit tastier than dried out bread. They also discuss the idea of “encountering God” and how the modern-day emphasis on emotions intersects with theology. Experiencing the living God isn't always as positive and feel-good as some Christians believe; often it can be sobering and difficult. After all, Moses was humbled by a talking plant in the desert. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torchlighters/support