Luke and Seth discuss who baptism is for, how it relates to communion, and why it plays a significant role in the life of a Christian. https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/baptism
Luke and Seth discuss John Frame's framework, called Triperspectivalism, and how it relates to the Trinity, to the three offices of Jesus, and everyday leadership responsibilities.
Luke and Seth discuss the difference between experienced and mature Christians, the need for love to be a key marker of growth in the life of a Christian, and a framework the Elders developed to help congregants evaluate themselves as they seek to follow Jesus.
We were privileged to have Dr. Wayne Grudem kickoff our CONTEND class this year. He shared the opening lecture he'd ordinarily give for his Systematic Theology classes he taught at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and Phoenix Seminary.
Seth and Luke discuss the nature of culture, political idolatry, revival, when we need (and don't need) to be balanced, and what being a Christian in the public square could look like in the next season.
Other Relevant Episodes:
Ep 108 Culture Warring
Ep 94 Life in a Negative World
Ep 91 Trust Not in Princes
Ep 86 Patriotism w/ Dan Darling
Ep 80 Psychedelics and Jesus w/ Ashley Lande
Ep 74 Christian Nationalism
Ep 73 Pacifism & War
Ep 70 The Worthless Men
Ep 37 Essential Oils and the Rise of Neopaganism
Ep 36 Mass Shootings and the Goodness of God
Ep 30 Hooters Conservatism
In this bonus episode, Luke is interviewed by his wife, Molly. They talk about his experiences in baseball, childhood acting, movies, music, advice for young dads, the journey to becoming a pastor, planting a church, and more. This conversation was recorded with a live audience at the Summer Scoop at Ironwood Church.
Seth and Luke discuss the nature of the unseen realm, angels, and the demonic. How do they interact with us in our daily lives? Could these extraterrestrial beings be understood to be aliens?
Seth and Luke discuss the nature and need for "doing theology" in addition to doing Bible Study. Why do we care about creeds? Why do we need summary statements for our beliefs?
Luke and Seth dicsuss the origins, uses, and purposes of what's been called "the seven deadly sins." Are there only seven deadly sins? Isn't all sin deadly? Why these seven? What is the difference between vices and sins, virtues and holiness?
Luke and Seth discuss the joy and delight of children, why some are prone to view them as interuptions and burdens, and what must happen in our hearts if we are to rightly view children as gifts and blessings.
In this bonus episode, Luke interviews his wife, Molly. They talk about swimming, sports, growing up, her faith story, going back to work, being a pastor's wife, and more. This conversation was recorded with a live audience at the Summer Scoop at Ironwood Church.
Luke and Seth discuss The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. What is a Christian? Where do we agree with the LDS Church and where do we disagree? How significant and meaningful are the differences?
A Tale of Two Stories
Three Questions to Ask Your Mormon Friends
Ten Most Important Things to Say to a Mormon
Seth and guest Dr. John Meade discuss the history of the Bible, why Roman Catholics have extra books in their bibles, and issues related to how the New Testament authors quote the Old Testament in ways that, on the surface, seem like a problem.
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Seth and guest Dr. Peter Gurry discuss New Testament manuscripts, textual variants, scribal errors, and challenges Christians may face in holding to the belief that the Scriptures are without error in the original writings. Can you say your ESV Bible is God's Word? Do the writers of the gospels contradict each other? How should we think about the section in Scripture that are bracketed off in our Bibles that say, "earliest manuscripts do not include"?
Luke and Seth discuss how demonic powers typically operate, the nature of "culture" and "war," and different approaches Christians take to establishing and contending for norms at various levels. Should Christians engage in "culture war"? If so, how?
Luke, Seth, and guest Brad Edwards discuss The Reason for Church, Brad's new book, and various reasons why it's harder than ever to convince people that the local church is a good thing, sometimes even harder to convince them that Jesus is God or that he's risen from the dead. Why does local church matter? Why does belonging to the body of Christ matter? How does digital technology make local church seem more optional than ever before? How does the decline of institutions shape how people relate to the church?
Seth and Luke discuss the good side and bad side of comparing yourself to others, letting the tenth commandment serve as a guide. What is envy? How do we fight it? When is being motivated by the success of other's productive or destructive?
Luke and Seth discuss the wisdom literature and how to apply it to various seasons of life. Wisdom, or skill, is seasonal and contextual. How do we apply the Song of Songs? What dangers are there if we apply the book of Ecclesiastes too quickly? Can we run before we walk when it comes to wisdom?
Luke, Seth, and guest Kyle Worley discuss the doctrine of our Union with Christ. Kyle's new book focuses on how you and I are invited to live at home with God in Christ Jesus. Union with Christ is one of the most unbelievable and overlooked realities of Christian salvation.