• Who Dictates the Christian Faith, God or Culture?

    With the recent verbal assaults of presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg against the faith of Vice President Pence, Chris and Rich discuss who really decides what makes up the Christian faith, God or culture. Show Links: LGBTQ Nation Article Lady Gaga Quote CARM – Essential Doctrines of Christianity Bitesize Theology Book

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  • Same-Sex Attraction and the Sinfulness of Human Desire

    This week, Rich and Chris discuss the issue of same-sex attraction from a Christian perspective. Is the issue of attraction merely a temptation for a professing Christian, or is it a sin of the heart that must be repented of? Show Links: Tom Ascol – Founders.org Article Tom Buck Articles on Living Out (links to

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  • ShepCon Retrospective

    Chris and Rich return from an unexpected hiatus to discuss the 2019 Shepherd’s Conference.  Also, winners from this week’s #GetWellRich contest are announced. Show Links: Shepherd’s Conference Sessions

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  • Let’s Talk About the Bible in Public Schools

    Many Christians are excited about the prospect of states including Bible literacy courses in public schools.  However, we must ask the question exactly what will be taught and how.  These questions are essential to determining whether or not we should support such efforts. Show Links: Fox News Article Bible In the Schools – Why Teach

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  • The SBC, Houston Chronicle, and Sexual Abuse in the Church

    The week, Rich and Chris discuss the Houston Chronicle’s article series “Abuse of Faith” chronicling sexual abuse within the Southern Baptist Convention. What can this teach the Church at large about how to deal with issues of sexual abuse? Show Links Albert Mohler’s Article Houston Chronicle – Abuse of Faith

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  • In the News – Pastor MacArthur and President Trump

    This week, Chris and Rich discuss recent news events involving Pastor John MacArthur and President Donald Trump.  How can Christians understand these matters and what obligations do they have in understanding all the facts involved? Show Links: Sanctification Through Suffering Conference Hip and Thigh Blog Article on John MacArthur Fox News Article – Trump Speaks

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  • Help! The Pastor is Drowning! – Pt 2

    This week, Chris and Rich continue their discussion on the five reasons pastors leave the church.  Also included this week are a discussion on SBC President JD Greear’s sermon on Romans 1 and homosexuality, as well as the weirdest news story of the week.

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  • Help! The Pastor is Drowning!

    This week, Chris and Rich discuss the reasons why pastors often leave churches and how local bodies can correct the problems that lead to this troubling issue. Show Links: Five Reasons Why Pastors Leave the Ministry Evangelical White Lies by Mike Abendroth

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  • New Year, New Me? Really?

    Rich and Chris are back in the saddle as the new year begins.  This week they discuss the New Year’s motto “New Year, New Me!”  Does entering a new calendar year really change us?  Can we really start off with a blank slate?  

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  • ”Merry Christmas, Now Buzz Off!”

    It started with a simple response to a less than charitable tweet, but it turned into a revelation of just how dark even politically conservative-minded persons can be. It is a bit of a rare thing to find a celebrity that holds a conservative political stance, mostly because Hollywood unashamedly blacklists them for not towing

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