The 99 Black Podcast: Recent Episodes
Wes Bryant
The black sheep of culture. Candid conversations on relevant topics facing this generation, from a Christian perspective.
Romans 10 gives us the key to the most important question anyone can ask. How is someone saved? Romans 10 shows us how, and what we are to do with that information!
Often a highly debated chapter in Romans. We look at what Paul has to say to the Church in Rome!
What is the Holy Spirit groaning? Who is pleading for us? And are we actually chosen? We look at these topics as we read through the end of Romans chapter 8.
We deep dive into essential beliefs of Jehovah Witnesses, and how they compare and contrast to the essential doctrines of Christianity!
Are you a child of God? Are you thinking about the things of this world, or the things of the Spirit? Romans 8 tells us who you are, depending on what controls you.
On this Monday Bible Study, we wrap up Romans 7.Paul explains the treachery of struggling with sin, but the good news that frees us from it!
Does the "Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints" believe what Christians believe about God, Jesus, scripture etc? We take a deep dive comparison into what each church teaches and believes about essential doctrine, and why the Mormon Church does not teach Biblical Christianity.
We are back from spring break! Reading through the first half of Romans 7 to help up grow in Biblical literacy!
What is a heretic, and are you one? In this episode we define popular heresies, and rank our top 5!
Concluding chapter 6 of the book of Romans. Paul says we should be slaves? We look at the goodness of the Gospel, and what it means to obey our Lord!
Should we continue sinning? Does the power of sin still hold believers captive? We look at the power of sin, and the work of Christ in today's Monday Bible Study!
Have you ever wondered if you committed the unforgivable sin that Jesus spoke about? We look at the Bible for context and better understanding of this popular, but often misunderstood passage!
On this Monday Bible Study, we look at the "type" of Christ in Adam, and how one man's sin was undone by the work of Jesus!
What does justification in Christ mean? Is hope in Christ just wishful thinking? And is reconciliation important to God? We look at what the Bible says about all of these topics in the first half of Romans 5!
Can you lose your salvation? Can you leave the faith? We look at the idea of "Once Saved, Always Saved", to see how it holds up to a Biblical lense.
How were people saved in the Old Testament? In today's Bible study, we look at the faith of Abraham, and what it meant for believers, both then and now!
Should we live by the law, or does it just take faith? We look at Romans 3, and what it means to have "faith" in Christ!
Is Jesus really the only way to Heaven? Or, do all streams lead to the same pond? We discuss this question from a Biblical perspective, to determine what is really true.
In todays "MBS" we look at Romans 3, which highlights our sin, but also the faithfulness of God!
In the second half of Romans 2 we will learn about the relationship between the Jews & "the law", the value of circumcision, and what it looks like to have a heart that is right with God.
What is spiritual discipline? Is it a list of meditations and rituals, or is it something much simpler? We start our 2024 questions series with the topic of "Spiritual Discipline".
Romans 2 shows us the beauty of the Gospel. It is not the fear of death and Hell that should lead us to repentance, but the kindness of God!
Round two of our weekly BS session! From creation to sexual sin, we explore what Paul has to say to the Church in Rome. Join us for this weeks Monday Bible Study!
A new weekly show addition for the New Year! Monday BS (Bible Study) with Wes! Join us every Monday for a short study in the book of Romans!
Our last episode of the year, and it has to be an important one! What is a Christian? How can you become one? And what does true Christianity look like? Join us for the finale of an awesome year!
Cassie and Shawna join us for the culturally controversial topic of Santa Claus. What should Christians tell their kids about Santa? And why does google think Santa is Satan?
We wrap up our discussion of "Progressive Christianity" with their 5 essential beliefs. We compare them to a Biblical worldview and point out the deceptive teachings involved in this belief system.
You may have heard of Progressive Christianity, but do you know that what they believe? We read through the tenants of "Progressive Christianity" to see how they hold up to a Biblical worldview.
We conclude our series of the "Sermon on the Mount" with the Jesus' teaching on the "Narrow Gate" and having a solid foundation!
In this freestyle episode we discuss what we've been reading and learning in our own time!
Chuck Spears shares the story of losing his wife, how he has handled it as a Christian, and what it has looked like to be generous despite crippling circumstances.
Shawna and Cassie join us to talk about Halloween traditions and its origins. We discuss All Saints Day and what our families celebrate during the "Halloween Season"!
Konner has a new baby! Should we encourage Christians to have children? And what are the similarities to children and our walk with Christ? We discuss all of that and more!
We look at a passage that has been deemed as one of the scariest verses in the Bible, and dissect its meaning and application for those who desire to be true disciples of Christ.
What is a false prophet, are we following false teaching, and and how can we identify false teachers in our life? We look at what Jesus says about false teachers in Matthew chapter 7.
Two Protestants and a Catholic walk into a studio.....We sat down with our Catholic friend, Tom Knight! We learned about his faith journey to Catholicism. We also discussed the Catholic view of several different theological topics. It was a great opportunity for clarity of Catholic beliefs as well as time with one of our most faithful listeners!
Is it true that the Bible says "don't judge", and "Only God can judge me"? We look at what the Bible actually says about judging, if Christians are allowed to judge, and if so, how should we judge other believers?
Jesus has a lot to say about money! We look at His words on money, our motives, and how "worry" is destroying the faith of Christians today.
How do I pray? Why does it matter if I pray? Why should I pray if God already knows? These are common questions, and we answer them by looking at the "Lord's Prayer" and what Jesus says about prayer in the sermon on the mount!
We interview Jacob Robinson to discuss his testimony of coming to Christ! As well as his journey from working as a personal trainer, to shift work, to becoming a pastor and planting a new church!
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We take an unreliable quiz to determine what denomination
the internet thinks we are, as well as discussing our understanding
of different beliefs within the Christian Church.
Jesus says to gouge out your eye, and cut off your hand if it causes you to sin. We discuss lust, adultery, the effects of sexual sin, and how we can overcome them to be the black sheep of a sexually charged culture.
What does Jesus say about anger? Can I have "righteous anger"? We look at Matthew 5 to see what Jesus says about this popular topic.
We continue the "Sermon on the Mount", with Jesus as the fulfillment of the law in Matthew 5. We take a look at what that means, and how it should guide us as Christians.
We celebrate episode 30 and Cassie's birthday at Myrtle Beach! You'll get to know us all a little better, listen to good stories of friendship, and laugh a lot!
We interview Carmen Spears for a look into life as a young Christian, the struggles of social media, and advice for young people trying to grow closer to Christ!
Bi-vocational or full-time pastor, is one better for your church? We interview Pastor John Ptak, to learn what its like pastoring a church with a separate full time job, how to shepherd a church well, including the ups and downs of pastoring.
The 99 Black crew are back, husbands and wives! We discuss the pros and cons of big churches vs small churches, what they offer, and what churches we like the most!
Hebrews 11 teaches us about the faith of Old Testament believers. We see that doubt isn't new to believers, but it doesn't have to be the end result to your faith!
We interview our friend Carlie Rabon about her new found faith in Jesus! We discuss the changes in her life, how God is guiding her, and her experiences as a new Christian!
Christians are called to be the salt and light of the world. But how? We take a look at Matthew 5 and some ways that we can be salt and light as we continue to be the "black sheep" of culture.
We discuss the beginning of the most famous sermon ever given. And how it should guide our actions as Christians.
Water can only quench your thirst for so long, but Jesus offers living water. We discuss the Samaritan woman, the "living water" that Jesus offers and how we can share the Gospel.
How is someone " born again" ? Nicodemus asks this same question, and we discuss the conversation he has with Jesus in John chapter 3.
Jesus performs his first miracle at a wedding! We discuss the context, purpose, and significance of the miracle that started His ministry.
Jesus was tempted at the beginning of His ministry. We look at the story of Christ' temptation, how He battled it, and how we can do the same.
We take a deep dive into the Apostle Paul. Is he a legitimate apostle, and can we trust his writings as authoritative scripture?
The "Gospels" might be a little confusing if you don't understand the context and intention. We look at the writers themselves, the intentions of their writings, as well as why & how they differ.
Deconstructionist and "Progressive" Christians often disagree with us. But are they just being dumb? We look at ways to approach conversations with those we disagree with, and how we can do a better job of loving those who are opposed to us.
Cassie joins us again as we walk through John chapter 1. Is Jesus God, or was he created by God? What is the trinity? And do other religions agree on who Jesus is according to the Bible?
We conclude our time in Genesis with the story of Jacob, his multiple wives, a tricky father in law and all of the drama that ensues. God remains sovereign through it all. And His plan for this dysfunctional family changes the world forever!
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the linchpin to Christianity. We will discuss the predominant theories proposed by skeptics. As well as our top reasons we believe that there is evidence for the bodily resurrection of Jesus from the grave!
The infamous story of twin brothers Jacob & Esau. We discuss how God's sovereignty can never be questioned, as well as God's will to reconcile the lost!
Cassie joins us to share her story of overcoming generational obstacles, and coming to know Christ through difficult circumstances.
Possibly the most famous sheep in history makes its appearance! But...he has to die. And you'll find out why that matters to you!
Abraham and Sarah are making big moves in the Old Testament! We talk about their journey, Abraham's awful nephew, and how we may be more like Lot than you think at first glance.
Everyone remembers the horrors of puberty. Growing in your faith can come with some similar feelings. In this bonus episode we will unpack some of our experiences that you may relate to.
Stories from Genesis that you might not remember. We discuss what we are learning, and how it impacts humanity.
What is worship, and what does it look like? Our friend Alex joins us to discuss what worship looks like within the Catholic Church, to his time now as a convert to Protestantism. We examine what the Bible says about worship, and how we can be intentional about it.
In honor of Valentines day, our wives join us for a fun discussion on dating! We dissect a wikiHow article on "How to Date", and what that should look like for a Christian desiring a healthy marriage.
Discipleship is a buzz word in many churches. Wes & Konner share their story of discipleship, and the origin of the "99 Black", as well as how to Biblically and practically make disciples today.