• Comedian John Crist Re-Examined: A Lack of Christian Repentance

    This week, Chris and Rich look at John Crist’s return to the public sphere and discuss his public statement about his actions. Noting a marked difference in Crist’s language, they discuss whether he is exhibiting the fruit of repentance and why this matters to Christians.   Show Links: Original Charisma News Article (2019) John Crist…

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  • A Nation Under God’s Wrath

    This week, Chris discusses how the events of 2020 show America is a nation given over to a depraved mind according to Romans 1:18-32. Additionally, he asks for prayers for Rich and his family during a time of trials.   Show Links: Disrn.com Article MacArthur Statement – Christ, Not Caesar, is the Head of the…

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  • VOR Rewind – Comedian John Crist Examined: A Lack of Christian Accountability

    With John Crist’s recent public statement and return to social media, let’s look back at when Chris and Rich first discussed Crist’s public fall: “The Christian entertainment world has been rocked by the scandal of comedian John Crist’s grossly immoral and sinful behavior. Chris and Rich ask how Crist’s sins were missed and allowed to…

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  • NPR vs. The Bible – The Battle for Authority Over the Church

    This week, Chris runs solo while Rich is under the weather and takes on an NPR article that asserts white supremacy finds its roots in American Christianity. Show Links: Article:  NPR Article Samuel Sey Book Review “Open Hearts in a Closed World” Facebook Link Christian Podcast Community

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  • The Cancer of Moral Subjectivity

    This week, Chris and Rich talk about the increasing number of Americans who claim they derive their morality from subjective sources rather than believing it objectively originates from God. Such beliefs reveal the rebellious and sinful hearts of many Americans showing they do not wish to have God ruling over them.  Only through the gospel…

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  • Let’s Just Have a Chat

    This week, Chris and Rich sit down and talk about the things that are currently on their minds. Unscripted and unplanned, let’s see how it goes. Show Link: Samuel Sey – Dear Police Officers

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  • Jesus Wept: Fixing Our Eyes on Christ in Times of Grief

    This week, Rich and Chris discuss how Christians endure truly painful times in life and experience genuine grief.  By fixing our eyes on Jesus and His precious promises, we can find peace in even the midst of times of darkness. Show Links: Open Hearts in a Closed World Conference Book – God’s Grace in Your…

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  • VOR Rewind – When the Church Looks Like the World

    This week, we rewind back two years when Chris and Rich rounded out their discussion on what is the church.  In this episode, they discussed what happens when the professing church abandons its Scripture and imports the thinking of the world.   Show Links: Can Social Justice and the Church Coexist? Southern Baptists floundering against…

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  • A Nation in the Hands of an Angry God

    At a time when the judgment of God is evident upon our nation as hatred and violence erupt around us, Chris and Rich discuss how even well-intended online discussions can fan the flames of an angry people.  Not only what topics we choose to engage but how we address these issues can inadvertently add fuel…

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  • VOR Rewind – Encouraging One Another for the Glory of God

    This week, let’s look back to when Rich and Chris took time to remind Christians to use their godly gifts to encourage one another in Christ.

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