With All Wisdom: Recent Episodes
Derek Brown and Cliff McManis
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In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff help their listeners think biblically through all that was done and said at Charlie Kirk's memorial service.
In this second of a two-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff dig into Scripture to defend the complementarian position that only men can be pastors while also answering common egalitarian objections.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss the recent murder of conservative activist, husband, father, and Christian, Charlie Kirk.
In this first episode of a two-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss the history of women's ordination to pastoral ministry.
In this episode, Derek and Cliff interview fellow church member, Art Sifflet and ask him questions about how he shows the love of Christ to people as they come out of Wal-Mart. You will be encouraged by Art's humility, his passion for Christ, and his desire to see people believe the gospel.
In part two of their interview with fellow elder and street evangelist, Adam Albright, Derek and Cliff start with the question, "What do you do when Christians say that you shouldn't be street preaching?"
In this episode, Derek and Cliff interview fellow elder and street evangelist, Adam Albright. You will be encouraged by Adam's testimony and his commitment to reaching the lost through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
In this first part of a multi-episode series on evangelism, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss the question, "Does the Bible command us to evangelize?"
In this final episode of a three-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff wrap up their conversation with Phil Johnson about the life and ministry of John MacArthur. They begin with the question, "Who should write John's biography?"
In this second episode of a three-part series, Derek and Cliff continue their conversation with Phil Johnson about John MacArthur, beginning with a question about John's book writing process.
In this first part of a three-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss the life and ministry of John MacArthur with Phil Johnson, executive director of Grace to You.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff continue their discussion of Joe Rigney's book, The Sin of Empathy, and discuss why men must be sober-minded in they are going to lead biblically and effectively.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss Joe Rigney's new book, The Sin of Empathy and why Christians must always tether their emotions to the truth of God's Word.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss Pope Francis's recent death and ask the important question, "Where do people go when they die?"
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff think discuss the papacy and whether this Roman Catholic office fits with Scripture.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss Pope Francis's recent passing, Roman Catholic theology, and their own experiences in the Roman Catholic Church.
In this episode pastors Derek and Cliff wrap up their conversation on Romans 7:14-25 by addressing why it is important for pastors get this passage right.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff continue to present arguments for why Christians should interpret Romans 7:14-25 as Paul's Christian experience.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss the two different ways that Bible teachers interpret Romans 7:14-25 and explain why it is crucial for Christians to rightly understand this passage.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff continue their conversation on a theology of children and parenting.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss several important biblical principles related to children and parenting.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss why parents must labor to root out hypocrisy in their lives as they raise their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord.
In this episode, Derek Brown, general editor of With All Wisdom publications, interviews Cliff McManis, our editor in chief, about his new book, Redeeming Apologetics: Restoring Biblical Supremacy in Defending the Christian Faith.
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In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff answer various objections to capital punishment that have been posed by Christians and non-Christians alike.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss what the Bible teaches about capital punishment.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss the history of capital punishment in America and explain why they are addressing this topic right now.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss the wonder and beauty of the God the Son becoming a man so that he might save sinners.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss why the virgin birth is a foundational Christian doctrine without which you can have no incarnation, no Christ, and no salvation.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss some practical ways Christians can obey Paul's command to let the word of Christ dwell in them richly.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff consider the many spiritual benefits that Christians can enjoy through regular Bible reading and meditation.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss why evangelical pastors and teachers make such a big deal out personal Bible reading and meditation.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff compare and contrast GOP and Democratic platforms in order to demonstrate that one cannot draw a moral equivalence between Trump's personal sins and Democratic policies.
In this episode, pastors Derek Brown and Cliff McManis consider how Christians should think about the recent election results while engaging with a tweet from a popular Christian preacher.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss why preaching must never be disconnected from pastoral ministry in the local church. They end the episode by offering a brief exhortation to the leaders at Trinity Bible Church.
In this episode, pastors Derek Brown and Cliff McManis talk about a few recent updates to the Steve Lawson situation while also discussing the importance of clear, forthright communication in local churches.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff close out their five-episode series on the fall of Steve Lawson with a few reflections on how ministers of the gospel can avoid a similar tragedy.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff reflect on a chapel message John MacArthur gave to the students at the Master's College forty years ago and how it helps us better assess what led to Steve Lawson's ministry shipwreck.
In this episode, pastors Derek Brown and Cliff McManis discuss some recent updates in the Steve Lawson scandal.
In this second episode of a multi-part series, pastors Derek Brown and Cliff McManis discuss why it is important to reflect on the Steve Lawson situation.
In this first podcast of a multi-part series, pastors Derek Brown and Cliff McManis discuss some important details surrounding the Steve Lawson situation and explain why they are even talking about Lawson in the first place.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss Tony Evans' recent resignation from from his pastoral role at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas Texas and important lessons we can learn about the leadership structure at Evans' church.
In this second episode of a two-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff continue their discussion of elder qualifications.
In this two-part episode, Pastors Derek and Cliff discuss the New Testament qualifications for elders.
In this episode, pastors Derek Brown and Cliff McManis the various reasons why some Christians oppose the idea of multiple elders in the local church.
In this second episode of a three-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff consider the many benefits that a church and its leadership will experience when they maintain a plurality of elders.
In this first episode of a three-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss what Scripture says about church leadership the necessity of having a plurality of elders.
In this last episode of a three-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss whether Christians can serve in combatant roles in the military.
In this second episode of a three-part series, Pastors Derek and Cliff ask whether war is always evil while also addressing if pacifism is a biblically warranted position.
In this first episode of a three-part series that aims to help Christians think biblically about war, Pastors Derek and Cliff discuss its definition and origin.
In the final episode of this three-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff consider all the things that Christians shouldn't boycott while answering several practical questions.
In this second episode of a three-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss the things that Christians should always boycott.
In this first episode of a three-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff offer a definition of boycotting and discuss some basic biblical categories to help Christians think through this issue.
In this last episode of a three-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff reflect on what pastors can learn about this recent controversy.
In this second episode of a three-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss Alistair Begg's recent sermon in which he responded to his critics.
In this first episode of a three-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss why so many Christians are talking about Alistar Begg right now.
In the last episode of this three-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff answer a few important questions about how Christians should celebrate the Lord's Day on Sundays.
In this second of a three-part series, Pastors Derek and Cliff offer a biblical and theological argument for the view that Israel's Sabbath was fulfilled in Christ and that the Christian is not required to keep the Sabbath.
In this first of a three part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss several important reasons why Christians need to address this question while surveying the the most popular Christian positions on the Sabbath.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss a variety of important facts about Calvin's life and ministry while offering several edifying quotations.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff ask the question, "What is Calvinism?" while also discussing some distinctives of Calvin's theology and ministry.
In this second episode of a two-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff answer a few common questions about the current conflict in Israel.
In this first episode of a two-part series, Pastors Derek and Cliff discuss the history and theology behind recent events unfolding in Israel.
Do we have a biblical warrant for reflecting on the lives and ministries of past saints? Drawing from texts in Hebrews and Philippians, pastors Derek and Cliff answer that question with a resounding "Yes," and then offer a brief introduction to John Calvin's conversion, life, and ministry.
In the first episode of this two-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff argued from Scripture that apologetics and evangelism are distinct but ultimately cannot be separated if we are going to be faithful defenders and proclaimers of the Christian faith.
In the first episode of this two-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff argue that apologetics and evangelism cannot ultimately be separated if we are going to be faithful defenders and proclaimers of the Christian faith.
In the second part of this two-podcast series, pastors Derek and Cliff will discuss the practical implications of viewing apologetics and evangelism as inextricably related disciplines.
In this two-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss the topic of student debt forgiveness from a biblical perspective.
In this two-part episode, pastors Derek and Cliff apply a biblical worldview to the topic of student debt forgiveness.
In this lasts episode of a four-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss a few remaining pastoral implications of Scripture's teaching on the problem of evil.
In this third episode of a four-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss the pastoral implications that flow from a right understanding of God's relation to evil and suffering.
In this first episode of a three-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff explain the problem of evil and discuss a few of the solutions that have been offered over the last several centuries.
In the second episode of this three-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff examine what Scripture says about the problem of evil.
In third episode of a three-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss Jesus' view of Genesis.
In the second part of this three-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff consider the genre and text of Genesis 1 & 2 as they ask the question, "Is the creation account historical?"
In this first of a three-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss how views of the historicity of Genesis have changed over the past few centuries.
In the last episode of this three-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss the causes of and cures for spiritual sickness.
In the second part of this three-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss several signs of spiritual sickness and a few potential causes.
In the first part of this three-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss a some "symptoms" that may not be signs of spiritual sickness while discussing a few that definitely are.
In the second episode of this two part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss a few recent articles on the topics of quiet quitting, science as religion, and a psychologist turned biblical counselor.
In the second episode of this two-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss the specific responsibilities of pastoral ministry and offer and few illustrations from their own lives.
In the first episode of this two part series, pastors Derek and Cliff offer a few principles to help Christians read the news with discernment and wisdom.
In the third episode of a three-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff apply a Christian worldview to the claims of modern psychology.
In this first episode of a two part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss a pastor's biblical job description while also explaining what things a pastor is not responsible for.
In this second episode of a three-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss the people who helped them develop their Christian worldview while also giving illustrations for how Scripture applies to every area of life.
In this first episode of a three-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff define the word "worldview" while also discussing why it is vital for Christians to think consistently within a biblical worldview.
In the second part of this two-part series, pastors Cliff and Derek discuss several points of practical wisdom for married couples.
In this first episode of a two part series, pastors Derek Brown and Cliff McManis discuss who should seek marriage counseling and the kind of benefits that flow from sound marriage counseling.
In the second part of this two-part podcast, pastors Derek and Cliff turn to the Bible to discuss how Christians should relate to the government.
In the first of this two-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss two ways that Christians often relate to the government and how neither of these approaches are fully biblical.
In this two-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss how Scripture speaks to the issue of climate change.
In this two-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss what Scripture says about the important issue of climate change.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss the founding of the biblical counseling movement and what it means for pastors and Christian counselors.
In this episode, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss how the Enlightenment set the stage for the development of modern psychology as an alternative to Christianity in the realm of soul care.
In this two-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss the recent Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and other issues related to the sanctity of life.
In this two-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss the recent Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and other issues related to the sanctity of life.
In this second episode in a three-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff evaluate a few foundational Mormon doctrines in light of Scripture.
In this first of a three-part episode, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss how the evangelical perspective on Mormonism has changed over the last forty years.
In this two-part podcast, pastors Derek Brown and Cliff McManis examine Romans 13:1-7 in order to help listeners understand the role of government and how Christians should respond to national and local governing authorities.
In this two-part podcast, pastors Derek Brown and Cliff McManis examine Romans 13:1-7 in order to help listeners understand the role of government and how Christians should respond to national and local governing authorities.
In this third episode of their three-part series on Mormonism, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss how Christians can effectively share the gospel with Mormons.
In the second episode of this two-part series on parachurch ministries, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss what gives a parachurch ministry its legitimacy and authority.
In this two-part episode, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss the nature and purpose of parachurch ministries and how they should relate to the local church.
In this episode, pastors Derek Brown and Cliff McManis talk with fellow CBC pastor Bob Douglas about how missions must be a top priority for local churches. They also discuss how pastors must set the example for their people in valuing and participating in global discipleship.
In the second part of this two-part series, pastors Derek and Cliff discuss a few practical ways pastors can cultivate a home where their kids love family and church life.
There are plenty of stories of pastor's kids who didn't enjoy their Christian up-bringing. This isn't one of them. Tune in to hear Pastor Cliff's son, Tim, describe his family and church experience as a pastor's kid and glean some wisdom to help you bless your child's growing-up years.
Is church membership in the Bible? Is it important? What are the benefits of church membership? Pastors Derek Brown and Cliff McManis will answer all these questions and more in their latest With All Wisdom podcast.
What is Christian baptism? Why is it important? Who should receive baptism? Pastors Derek Brown and Cliff McManis answer these questions and more in this two-part podcast.
What is Christian baptism? Why is it important? Who should receive baptism? Pastors Derek Brown and Cliff McManis answer these questions and more in this two-part podcast.
What is biblical counseling? How is it distinguished from other forms of counseling? Is Scripture sufficient for the work of counseling? Pastors Derek Brown and Cliff McManis answer these questions and more in this two-part podcast.
What is biblical counseling? How is it distinguished from other forms of counseling? Is Scripture sufficient for the work of counseling? Pastors Derek Brown and Cliff McManis answer these questions and more in this two-part podcast.
In this episode, Derek and Cliff sit down with Conley Owens and discuss his book The Dorean Principle: A Biblical Response to the Commercialization of Christianity.
You can get a free copy of Conley's book here.
How can we be right with God? How does God declare sinners righteous without violating his justice? Is justification a process or a point-in-time declaration? In this two-part podcast pastors Derek and Cliff answer these questions and more as they discuss the doctrine of justification.
How can we be right with God? How does God declare sinners righteous without violating his justice? Is justification a process or a point-in-time declaration? In this two-part podcast pastors Derek and Cliff answer these questions and more as they discuss the doctrine of justification.
In this two-part series, pastors Cliff and Derek discuss why and how Christians should identify their spiritual gifts.
In this two-part series, pastors Cliff and Derek discuss why and how Christians should identify their spiritual gifts.
What is the gift of prophecy? Should Christians seek that gift today? Does God still raise up prophets in the church? Is New Testament prophecy different than Old Testament prophecy? In this two-part podcast, pastors Derek Brown and Cliff McManis address these important questions and more as they address the century-long disagreement between cessationists and continuationists.
What is the gift of prophecy? Should Christians seek that gift today? Does God still raise up prophets in the church? Is New Testament prophecy different than Old Testament prophecy? In this two-part podcast, pastors Derek Brown and Cliff McManis address these important questions and more as they address the century-long disagreement between cessationists and continuationists.
How should Christians think about the past? Is the world getting worse? Should we desire to go back to the good ole days? In this episode, Pastors Derek Brown and Cliff McManis explain why longing for the past is neither biblical nor spiritually healthy.
In part 2 of this series, Derek and Cliff continue to discuss how Romans 14 applies to our disagreements over vaccines.
How should Christians handle disagreements with other Christians over masks and vaccines? What biblical principles help us navigate this topic and other topics that are not directly addressed in Scripture? In this episode, Cliff and Derek take a look at Romans 14 to answer these important questions.
In this episode, Derek and Cliff discuss the importance of reading and offer a few recommendations from some of their favorite books.
In this episode Cliff interviews Hernan Sierra, pastor of Iglesia Bíblica La Roca in Tegucigalpa, Honduras and translator for Evangelicode las Americas (MEDA, Evangelical Ministry of the Americas).
In the first episode of this two-part series, Derek and Cliff discussed how a Christian can discern if they've found a true church. In this episode, they will discuss the distinguishing features of a healthy church.
What should I look for in a church? How do I know if I've found a true church? What are some distinguishing features of a healthy church. These questions and more will be answered in this episode of the With All Wisdom Podcast.
Culture. Meaning. Application. History. The Bible's original languages of Hebrew and Greek. On this episode of the With All Wisdom Podcast, Derek and Cliff will be talking about all these things and how they relate to biblical interpretation in the second part of a two-part series on hermneutics.
In God's amazing goodness he's given us his word in a book. It's written down. So, one of the most important questions we can ask is, How do I interpret that Word correctly and accurately? Derek Brown and Cliff McManis will answer that question in the first of a two-part series on this episode of the With All Wisdom Podcast.
Is depression in the Bible? Can Christians struggle with depression? And if they can, should they first go to secular psychologists or the church for help? All these questions and more will be answered in this episode of the With All Wisdom Podcast.
The most important question you can ask is, "How can I be right with God?" And the only answer to that question is "The Gospel." But what is the gospel, and how has it be recently challenged within the church? All these questions and more will be answered in today's special edition of the With All Wisdom Podcast.
What's happening with the Southern Baptist Convention? Cliff McManis recently visited their annual meeting and came back with a report. Tune in to hear what he heard and saw.
In this episode pastors Derek Brown and Cliff McManis reflect on what they've learned during the pandemic, particularly on the issue of how the church relates to government.
Over the last several years, we’ve seen the fall of several prominent, public Christian leaders. Some have fallen into adultery. Some have been accused of pride and arrogance and loving money. Some have left the faith. Most recently, we learned that a famous apologist had cultivated a secret lifestyle of heinous, habitual sin prior to his death in May of 2020. How should Christians think about the fall of these leaders? Can we have assurance of our own salvation? Should these leaders be restored to ministry? Was it possible to recognize warning signs before these men fell publically? All these questions and more will be answered in today’s With All Wisdom Podcast.
Is the nation of Israel unique, unlike any other nation in the world? Are the Old Testament promises to Israel still in force, or are they null and void? According to the Bible, what does Israel’s future look like? Should Christians have a special affection for the Jews? All of these questions and more will be addressed in this With all Wisdom podcast.
Should Christians concern themselves with the economy? Is interest in economics a sign that you are a lover of money and that you are putting your hopes in financial security? Is a free-market economy inherently evil and socialism inherently good? Does the Bible advocate socialism? These questions and more will be addressed in today’s With All Wisdom podcast.
Should a pastor be political in the pulpit? Does the Bible address political issues? What makes something political? What political topics are “off limits” from the pulpit? In this episode, Derek Brown and Cliff McManis will answer these questions and many more as they discuss how Christians should think about the government and engage political issues.
Spending the last 15-20 work-free years of your life in relative ease and hobby-chasing seems to be the default American attitude toward retirement. But what does the Bible say about how Christians should view work and life in our latter years? Should we have a retirement account? How should we use our time during our retirement? In this episode Derek Brown and Cliff McManis address these questions and many others to help you think biblically about this important topic. Whether you are just starting your career or just starting your retirement, you will want to tune in to this week’s discussion.
Are Christians always obligated to obey the government? How do we assess restrictions on churches gathering for worship put in place by local governments? How much does Scripture really say about the Christian’s engagement with local and national officials? These and other important questions Cliff McManis and Derek Brown address on our first ever With All Wisdom Podcast.