Podcasts about biblical defense

In this episode, former Mormon apologist Michael Flournoy shares how debating Christians and studying Scripture to defend Mormonism unexpectedly led him to the doctrine of grace—until he realized Jesus' righteousness is a gift, not something you earn. His journey exposes the “impossible gospel” of performance and points to the sufficiency of Christ alone.--The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us for new episodes every Monday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/mormonism.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now--Link to "From Mormon Apologist to Christian: The Story of Michael Flournoy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi5XP1Qh6OsThe Story of Michael FlournoyWhat does it mean to be a “Mormon apologist”? Michael Flournoy explains it with a smile: it's not someone who's good at apologizing. It comes from the Greek word apologia—a defense. In other words, an apologist is someone who argues their case and tries to prove they're right.And for years, that was Michael.He wasn't employed by the LDS Church, but he took the job personally. As a Mormon missionary, Michael ran into evangelical Christians who used the Bible to challenge Mormon beliefs. Instead of backing down, he doubled down. He became a student of Scripture—not to surrender to it, but to “undermine” Christian arguments. He debated Christians online and in person, wrote a book titled A Biblical Defense of Mormonism, and tried to persuade Christians that Mormons were truly Christians… just with “more truth.”But the story doesn't stay there.When the Bible Didn't CooperateMichael describes an early turning point on his mission. A Christian man confronted him with questions about God's nature, authority, and salvation. The conversation became combative and intense, lasting hours. Meanwhile, Michael's missionary companion tried (and failed) to locate a key proof-text Michael assumed was in the Bible—something to support the Mormon idea that humans can become gods.As the Christian man quoted passage after passage from memory, Michael felt stunned. His assumption was simple: “The Bible is supposed to be on our side.” But suddenly, it felt like Scripture was testifying against him.That moment didn't immediately make Michael a Christian—but it did awaken something: a hunger for certainty. Mormonism often leaves people with shifting ground—“maybe the prophet was speaking as a man,” or “maybe that revelation was partly human.” Michael didn't want “maybe” anymore. He wanted truth that wouldn't move. So he committed to reading the Bible and believing what it said.Ironically, he came out of that study more convinced Mormonism was true—at least for a while. He was using the Bible, but he admits he didn't yet understand how to interpret it faithfully. He collected scattered verses, stretched meanings, and attempted what he later calls “mental gymnastics.” If Christians had to accept the Bible, he figured, he could use it as “checkmate” to prove Mormonism.So he finished his mission, got married, and even dropped out of college to write his book. He

In this episode, former Mormon apologist Michael Flournoy shares how debating Christians and studying Scripture to defend Mormonism unexpectedly led him to the doctrine of grace—until he realized Jesus' righteousness is a gift, not something you earn. His journey exposes the “impossible gospel” of performance and points to the sufficiency of Christ alone.--The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us for new episodes every Monday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/mormonism.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now--Link to "From Mormon Apologist to Christian: The Story of Michael Flournoy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi5XP1Qh6Os The Story of Michael FlournoyWhat does it mean to be a “Mormon apologist”? Michael Flournoy explains it with a smile: it's not someone who's good at apologizing. It comes from the Greek word apologia—a defense. In other words, an apologist is someone who argues their case and tries to prove they're right.And for years, that was Michael.He wasn't employed by the LDS Church, but he took the job personally. As a Mormon missionary, Michael ran into evangelical Christians who used the Bible to challenge Mormon beliefs. Instead of backing down, he doubled down. He became a student of Scripture—not to surrender to it, but to “undermine” Christian arguments. He debated Christians online and in person, wrote a book titled A Biblical Defense of Mormonism, and tried to persuade Christians that Mormons were truly Christians… just with “more truth.”But the story doesn't stay there.When the Bible Didn't CooperateMichael describes an early turning point on his mission. A Christian man confronted him with questions about God's nature, authority, and salvation. The conversation became combative and intense, lasting hours. Meanwhile, Michael's missionary companion tried (and failed) to locate a key proof-text Michael assumed was in the Bible—something to support the Mormon idea that humans can become gods.As the Christian man quoted passage after passage from memory, Michael felt stunned. His assumption was simple: “The Bible is supposed to be on our side.” But suddenly, it felt like Scripture was testifying against him.That moment didn't immediately make Michael a Christian—but it did awaken something: a hunger for certainty. Mormonism often leaves people with shifting ground—“maybe the prophet was speaking as a man,” or “maybe that revelation was partly human.” Michael didn't want “maybe” anymore. He wanted truth that wouldn't move. So he committed to reading the Bible and believing what it said.Ironically, he came out of that study more convinced Mormonism was true—at least for a while. He was using the Bible, but he admits he didn't yet understand how to interpret it faithfully. He collected scattered verses, stretched meanings, and attempted what he later calls “mental gymnastics.” If Christians had to accept the Bible, he figured, he could use it as “checkmate” to prove Mormonism.So he finished his mission, got married, and even dropped out of college to write his book....

The Sanctity of Human Life: A Biblical Defense by Pastor Josh Robinson.Recorded January 18, 2026.

A Biblical Defense of Christmas as a Holy Celebration unto the Lord - Pastor Joseph ClarkReclaiming December 25 as a holy day of celebration for the birth of Jesus Christ is not rooted in claiming that this date is His literal birthday, but in acknowledging that every day on the calendar belongs to our Almighty God. Some claim that Christmas is inherently pagan because celebrations once occurred on that date within the Roman calendar. Yet Scripture reveals that pagan claims over days, seasons, or traditions have no spiritual weight, for pagan gods are false gods, and falsehood cannot own time, creation, or sacred observance. “For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the LORD made the heavens” (Psalm 96:5). The calendar, the earth, and the universe belong to the Lord, not to paganism and not to Satan. “The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it” (Psalm 24:1). Satan owns nothing. He possesses no realm of truth, no portion of creation, and no authority over time. “Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4). Because God reigns, His people may consecrate any moment unto Him, and that moment becomes holy—not by tradition or history, but by worship in spirit and truth.Christians have never proclaimed December 25 as the literal day of Christ's birth. Rather, it is the day set aside to commemorate and celebrate the incarnation—the moment when the Word became flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14). Scripture reveals that not all biblical observances correspond directly to the exact date of the event they commemorate. God commanded Israel to hold feasts at appointed times (Leviticus 23:4), yet the feasts did not always reflect the literal historical anniversary of the event; they reflected a sacred remembrance within the calendar year. Even more remarkable is the example of Jesus Himself keeping a holiday that was not commanded in the Law—the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah) in John 10:22–23. This holiday arose after Israel reclaimed the Temple from pagan corruption and rededicated it unto the Lord. Jesus celebrated it, not because Moses commanded it, but because reclaiming what once belonged to darkness is a testimony of God's victory. This is precisely what Christians have done with December 25.Time does not become holy because of its origin; time becomes holy because of its dedication. When the Temple was built, the stones, gold, curtains, and vessels were common until God consecrated them. “I have consecrated this house… to put My name there forever” (1 Kings 9:3). The materials did not define sacredness—God did. Likewise, a day does not become sacred because of its ancient association; it becomes sacred because it is set apart unto the Lord. Paul writes concerning food once sacrificed to idols, “We know that an idol is nothing” (1 Corinthians 8:4). The same is true of dates. Paganism has no power to define them. “One person esteems one day above another, another esteems every day alike; let each be fully convinced in his own mind” (Romans 14:5). The enemy cannot maintain ownership of what has been surrendered to Jesus Christ.Christ declared that worship does not require a location or temple, nor a specific day or hour. “The hour is coming when you will neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem worship the Father… true worshipers will worship… in spirit and truth” (John 4:21–24). Because of the finished work of Jesus Christ, every moment is sacred, and believers live within continual Sabbath. “There remains therefore a Sabbath rest for the people of God” (Hebrews 4:9). Therefore, December 25 is holy not because of its past, but because of its present identity in Christ. When believers glorify God on a specific day, that day is redeemed by the blood of Jesus and reclaimed out of darkness..

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Book of Hebrews Part 2 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 11/16/2025 Length: 51 min.

Today we're discussing the debate between feminists and non-feminists, and why I side with the non-feminists for biblical reasons. Just because women can do some of what men do doesn't mean we should. We'll also continue discussing the Charlie Kirk case, Erika Kirk's strange behavior, why being a widow doesn't automatically make you innocent, and why it's deeply concerning that TPUSA refuses to distance itself from Israel, even as Charlie's final words publicly challenged Israel, Judaism, and the control of figures like Ben Shapiro over the conservative movement.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Hebrews Part 1 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 11/2/2025 Length: 58 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Philemon Part 2 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 10/26/2025 Length: 64 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Philemon Part 1 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 10/19/2025 Length: 62 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Church & Israel Part 3 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 10/12/2025 Length: 66 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Church & Israel Part 2 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 9/28/2025 Length: 55 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Church & Israel Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 9/21/2025 Length: 63 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Charlie Kirk: A Message of Hope. Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 9/14/2025 Length: 51 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Titus Chapter 3 Part 3 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 9/7/2025 Length: 61 min.

In Episode 212 of Theology In Particular, Pastor Joe Anady and Dr. Daniel Scheiderer discuss Christian ethics, moral theology, and natural law with Dr. Drew Sparks, Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology at IRBS. Dr. Sparks gives both an overview of the subject and a helpful explanation of the way Reformed moral theology impacts public and private Christian ministry.   Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org. For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.    Recommended Resources: Natural Law: A Brief Introduction and Biblical Defense by David Haines and Andrew Fulford https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Law-Introduction-Biblical-Davenant-ebook/dp/B078NSM2P1 The Practice of Faith, Hope, and Love Godefridus Udemans https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Faith-Classics-Reformed-Spirituality/dp/1601782144/ The Mosaic Polity by Franciscus Junius https://www.amazon.com/Mosaic-Polity-Sources-Modern-Economics/dp/1942503105/ Institutes of Elenctic Theology, Vol. 2 by Francis Turretin https://www.amazon.com/Institutes-Elenctic-Theology-3-Set/dp/B0F2N4TC5C/  

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Titus: Chapter 3 Part 2 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/24/2025 Length: 65 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Titus: Chapter 3 Part 1 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/17/2025 Length: 59 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Titus: Chapter 2 Part 2 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/10/2025 Length: 59 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Titus: Chapter 2 Part 1 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/3/2025 Length: 78 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Titus: Chapter 1 Part 2 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/27/2025 Length: 67 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Titus: Chapter 1 Part 1 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/20/2025 Length: 78 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Titus: An Introduction. LIVE 07/13/25 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/13/2025 Length: 67 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Achieving Unity in Christ Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/6/2025 Length: 71 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Gospel Diagram 2025 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/29/2025 Length: 65 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 2 Timothy 4-part 4 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/15/2025 Length: 71 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 2 Timothy 4-part Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/8/2025 Length: 52 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 2 Timothy Chapter 4 part 3 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/1/2025 Length: 68 min.

In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Karlo Broussard tackles one of the most common objections to Catholic teaching: If Jesus is the “one mediator” between God and man, why ask Mary and the saints to intercede for us? Drawing from 1 Timothy 2:5, Ecclesiastes 9:5, and Revelation 5:8, Karlo addresses Protestant concerns about the awareness and intercessory role of the saints in heaven. He explains what the Bible really says about heavenly mediation, the beatific vision, and whether the saints are aware of and respond to our prayers. Along the way, he refutes key counterarguments and clarifies Catholic teaching with clarity and Scripture. Please support our mission by donating! Catholicanswersradio.com Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 13:50 – You ask Mary and the saints to intercede for you. But doesn't Paul say in 1 Timothy 2:5 that Jesus is our one mediator?   19:20 – If Paul isn't denying mutual Christian intercession (whether that's between us here on earth or the saints in heaven and us), then what does he mean by “one mediator”?   21:57 – It's true that the Bible says we can pray for each other. But the Christians in heaven have died. They aren't aware of what's going on here on earth. Ecclesiastes 9:5 says, ‘the dead know nothing.' So, your requests are futile.   33:23 – Okay, you say that it's at least possible the saints in heaven could know what's going on here on earth in virtue of the beatific vision, which the saints in the afterlife before Christ's ascension didn't have. But is there any biblical evidence that the saints in heaven in fact are aware of what's going on here on earth?   36:00 – Okay, so you've shown that the saints in heaven can at least be aware of the affairs of men here one earth. But what about their intercessory prayer? Is there any biblical evidence that the saints in heaven in fact pray for us?   “But Karlo, you're assuming that the 24 elders are human souls. You're also assuming that the “prayers of the saints” refers to petitions made by Christians on earth. How do you know these assumptions are true?   46:07 – I'll concede that Revelation 5:8 shows the 24 elders interceding for Christians on earth in a general way. But I don't think this text gives the Catholic what he's after—namely, intercessory prayers for specific requests. 

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 2 Timothy Chapter 4 part 2 Subtitle: 2 Timothy Sermon Series 2025 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 5/18/2025 Length: 61 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Paul's Final Charge to Timothy Subtitle: 2 Timothy Sermon Series 2025 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 5/11/2025 Length: 57 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 2 Timothy Chapter 3 part 6 Subtitle: 2 Timothy Sermon Series 2025 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 5/4/2025 Length: 59 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 2 Timothy Chapter 3 part 5 Subtitle: 2 Timothy Sermon Series 2025 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 4/27/2025 Length: 63 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Easter 2025, Preaching the First Gospel Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 4/20/2025 Length: 83 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Good Friday 2025, Why Jesus Died! Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 4/19/2025 Length: 59 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Palm Sunday 2025 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 4/13/2025 Length: 62 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 2 Timothy Chapter 3 part 4 plus Communion. Subtitle: 2 Timothy Sermon Series 2025 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 4/6/2025 Bible: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Length: 75 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 2 Timothy Chapter 3 part 3 Subtitle: 2 Timothy Sermon Series 2025 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 3/30/2025 Length: 50 min.

Do you worry a lot about every little thing that is happening or could happen? Listen to this message to learn that believers who trust in Christ are commanded not to worry. To obey this we must daily confess sins, study the Bible, practice spiritual skills, and take our concerns to God in prayer. This will result in having peace that goes beyond any human understanding.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 2 Timothy Chapter 3 part 2 Subtitle: 2 Timothy Sermon Series 2025 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 3/23/2025 Length: 58 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 2 Timothy Chapter 3 part 1 Subtitle: 2 Timothy Sermon Series 2025 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 3/16/2025 Length: 61 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 2 Timothy Chapter 2 part 5 Subtitle: 2 Timothy Sermon Series 2025 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 3/9/2025 Length: 59 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 2 Timothy Chapter 2 part 4 Subtitle: 2 Timothy Sermon Series 2025 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 3/2/2025 Length: 54 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 2 Timothy Chapter 2 part 3 Subtitle: 2 Timothy Sermon Series 2025 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 2/23/2025 Length: 61 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 2 Timothy Chapter 2 part 2 Subtitle: 2 Timothy Sermon Series 2025 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 2/16/2025 Length: 62 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 2 Timothy Chapter 2 part 1 Subtitle: 2 Timothy Sermon Series 2025 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 2/9/2025 Length: 53 min.

Rapp Report episode 331 Head coverings have emerged as a hot topic in recent discussions, as highlighted by Dale Partridge, who notes that this issue has not really been a point of contention for centuries but is now gaining traction. The conversation pivots around Dale Partridge's book, "A Cover for Glory," which argues that head coverings were once a universal practice among women in the church and have become obscured in modern times, particularly due to the influence of feminism. Andrew Rappaport engages in a spirited dialogue with Partridge, exploring the theological implications and historical contexts of head coverings, particularly in light of 1 Corinthians 11. They delve into the nuances of authority, gender roles, and the significance of submission in the Christian faith, suggesting that the resurgence of interest in head coverings may reflect a deeper craving for biblical order and masculinity in a culture increasingly at odds with traditional values. Ultimately, the episode serves as a platform for listeners to reconsider their understanding of head coverings and the broader implications for church life and gender dynamics today.Takeaways: Head coverings have emerged as a controversial topic in contemporary Christian discourse, particularly as cultural dynamics shift and traditional practices are reexamined. Dale Partridge's book, 'A Cover for Glory', argues that the historical practice of women wearing head coverings has roots that span across many centuries and cultures. The discussion around head coverings is not merely about physical adornment but is deeply intertwined with theological concepts of authority and gender roles in the church. There's a noticeable trend among younger Christians moving towards traditionalism, including the practice of head coverings, as a response to modern feminism and cultural shifts in gender perception. Links referenced in this episode:relearn.orgstrivingforeternity.orgThis podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast CommunitySupport Striving for EternityLeave us a reviewGive us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.comGet the book What Do They BelieveGet the book What Do We BelieveSponsors:Squirrelly Joe's Coffee use the code SFEfor 20% off your purchaseLogos Bible SoftwareMyPillow or call (800) 873-0176 and use promo SFE Mentioned...

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 2 Timothy Chapter 1 part 3 Subtitle: 2 Timothy Sermon Series 2025 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 2/2/2025 Length: 53 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Institute of Biblical Defense is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 2 Timothy Chapter 1 part 2 Subtitle: 2 Timothy Sermon Series 2025 Speaker: Dr. Phil Fernandes Broadcaster: Institute of Biblical Defense Event: Sunday Service Date: 1/26/2025 Length: 53 min.

Today we repost another episode from the Hank Unplugged podcast. They'll tackle one of the most misunderstood aspects of Orthodox practice: the use of icons in worship. Together they examine the historical and biblical foundations for iconography, drawing on the teachings of John of Damascus and exploring how those who oppose icons might be missing key aspects of Christ's incarnation. The conversation moves from the practical role icons played in spreading the faith in pre-literate societies to their continued relevance and profound impact in today's world.  Original episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=updb-fkGCwE All the links:  X: https://x.com/NathanJacobsPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hSskUtCwDT40uFbqTk3QS Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nathan-jacobs-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenathanjacobspodcast Substack: https://nathanajacobs.substack.com/ Website: https://www.nathanajacobs.com/ Academia: https://vanderbilt.academia.edu/NathanAJacobs (00:00) Intro (05:30) John of Damascas and his defense of icons  (08:55) Do those who are against icons, iconoclasts, have an inadequate view of the incarnation?  (16:40) Explaining the veneration of icons  (29:30) The historical role of icons in a world of illiteracy and oral traditions that didn't have the biblical texts that we often take for granted today  (34:15) The appeal and potential profundity of icons in our world today as evangelical examples  (41:20) Does the Bible Answer Man's son believe he has left the Christian faith?