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

    This week, we revisit Chris and Rich taking 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…

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  • Finding Joy in Suffering

    This week, Chris and Rich discuss Paul’s letter to Colossae where he states he rejoiced in his suffering. How can Christians view suffering as a blessing from God and find joy in the trial? Show Link: Desiring God – What is the Secret of Joy in Suffering?

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  • VOR Rewind – He Came to the Lowest

    This week, we revisit Chris and Rich’s discussion that when Christ came into the world, He came among the lowest of society. There is no barrier to any rank or social status to have access to God if they come in the manner He has prescribed. Show Links: A.W. Pink – Access to God Cessationist…

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  • Honoring God Matters

    In a solo episode this week, Chris discusses three mini topics covering sexual immorality, fighting on social media, and humility in serving Christ, which all point to a single issue – we should always seek to live our lives in a way that honors and glorifies Christ.

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  • Things That Go Bump in the Night – UFO’s, Ghosts, Bigfoot, Demons and the Bible

    This week, Chris and Rich have a little fun discussing the topic of “high strangeness,” a popular term for stories of mysterious animals, UFOs, ghosts, and more. While demonstrating how much that is reported is the product of misidentification, hoax, or natural causes, and some things defy explanation, they encourage Christians to not take their…

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  • Humility in Exalting Christ

    An audio reading of this article can be found at the bottom of the page. In his epistle to the Ephesians, the apostle Paul writes, “I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with…

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  • VOR Rewind – The Debate Over Secondary Issues in Scripture

    This week we look back at Chris and Rich’s discussion on primary and secondary issues of Scripture. Does a doctrine being designated “secondary” mean it is irrelevant or should not be debated? Show Links: G3 Article – The Doctrine of Sympathy  STTK – On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and “Secondary Issues.” Blue Letter Bible –…

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  • What Does It Mean To Be Divisive?

    This week, with the backdrop of a controversial sermon at the SBC Annual Meeting, Chris and Rich discuss what it means to have biblical unity and ask if it is always bad for there to be division. Show Links: VOR Episode – The Debate Over Secondary Issues in Scripture Video – SBC Convention Sermon Reaction…

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  • Ranting Rick Warren and the SBC

    This week, Chris and Rich address a number of posts made by former Saddleback Church Pastor Rick Warren on the eve of the SBC Annual meeting. Warren’s efforts to influence the Meeting are quite evident as he attempts to manipulate SBC members with posts intended to inflame passionate emotions. Christians need to be discerning of…

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  • The Love of God

    This week, Chris Huff of Matter of Theology joins Chris as they talk about the love of God from Ephesians 2 and 3.

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