• VOR Visits Echo Zoe Radio: Discussion Cornucopia 2022

    This week, Chris joins Andy Olson on the Echo Zoe Radio program for Discussion Cornucopia 2022. They talk about three different, but related topics from the Christian response to tragedy, being Salt and Light in the world, and the nature of our rights as Christians. Show Link: Echo Zoe Ministries Find Forgiveness in Christ

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  • Eerdmans Publishing Celebrates Sin

    Since its inception under then President, Barak Obama, June is routinely proclaimed “Pride Month,” a full month celebrating all persons identifying as LGBTQ+. And every year at this time, we can count on a multitude of corporations to begin not only changing their decor but using their platforms to promote a message of support, acceptance,…

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  • VOR Rewind – Has “Page CXVI” Abandoned the Faith?

    One year ago, Chris and Rich addressed when professed Christian singer Latifah Alattas of “Page CXVI” publicly announced her affirmation of the LGBT community. They discussed the public statement she released on Facebook and biblically respond to her hermeneutic of “love.”  Show Links: Page CXVI Facebook Statement “Sheologians” Article Ligonier Article – True Love

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  • “Why Don’t You Be Quiet and Listen?”

    There are those within Evangelicalism who will chide Biblically discerning Christians with an admonition along the lines of “Why don’t you just listen to a person who thinks differently than you?” This admonition is typically leveled against Christians who seek to refute false teachings being brought into the church. The challenge is made to cause…

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  • Christians and Gun Control Laws

    This week, Chris elaborates on his recent post about “common-sense gun control” laws. Chris and Rich also discuss the Christian response to these issues and why Christians own firearms.  Show Links: GTY Sermon – Answering Tough Questions About the Christian and Government John Piper – Should Christians Be Encouraged to Arm Themselves? Tim Challies –…

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  • Winsome and Nuanced: A Godly Stratagem or a Coward’s Retreat?

    This week Chris and Rich take on the ever-present argument that Christians need to be winsome and nuanced on social issues lest we offend the lost. Is this biblically true or are the pitfalls Christians need to be aware of? Show Links: Just Thinking – A Nuanced Gospel Martyn Lloyd-Jones – Man and Sin Martyn…

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  • The Evangelical Response to the Roe SCOTUS Report

    With the SCOTUS leak indicating the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade, Chris and Rich discuss the tepid response from evangelical elites.  Show Links: Article: Overturning Roe v. Wade inches us back toward the arc of justice Article: The Roe Leak Spotlights America’s Crisis of Credibility Free Grace Broadcaster: Evangelism 180 Movie The Big Eva…

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  • Theology and Methodology: Women’s Roles in the Church

    In a podcast crossover event, Michelle Lesley and Amy Spreeman of “A Word Fitly Spoken” join Rich and Chris to discuss women’s roles in the church. What does Scripture command women to do in training up younger ladies in the Church? And are there prohibitions to the means by which they teach? Show Links: A…

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  • When The SBC Elite Turns Against the Church

    This week, Chris and Rich discuss a hit-piece article published by Baptist News Global against Texas pastor Tom Buck. Christians must be aware that even just “reporting the facts” can be manipulated to lead readers to predetermined conclusions. It is the Christian’s duty to ask questions about what is being said and what is being…

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  • Counting the Cost, a Unique Easter Message

    As we approach Easter, Chris and Rich, taking passages of writings from Charles Spurgeon and J.C. Ryle, encourage Christians to count the cost as we call people to follow Christ. Show Links: Spurgeon Sermon 3094 Spurgeon Sermon 1167 JC. Ryle “Holiness” Passage  Chapel Library

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