Light and Lion: Recent Episodes
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Light and Lion is a podcast dedicated to the faithful and correct study of God's word. Through deep dives and discussions on a wide range of theological topics, Dakota and Chris aim to show how to correctly grow in knowledge, all for the glory of God.
Pride is a sin that is often overlooked, yet it's the root of so many sins and its consequences are deadly. In this episode, we discuss the impact of pride and if there is such a thing as "good pride".
In this episode, we introduce a new Podcast and YT Show called Into Light, where we allow people to share their testimonies of God's goodness, grace, and sovereignty in salvation.
Chris gets to take on the role of guest today as he shares his story of apathy to doubt to complete surrender. This is one you won't want to miss!
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Is theology reserved for the seminarian or pastor, or is it a study that every Christian should actively engage in? In this episode, we discuss the different approaches to theology and why this pursuit truly matters.
In this episode we discuss the role of entertainment in the church, how we can effectively use creativity and media to glorify God, and where the church has potentially gone too far.
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In this episode, we react to the KJV-only controversy, exploring why some believe it's the only true and reliable translation, and where we might disagree.
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As believers, we know the Old Testament is important. Yet so many of us shy away from the vast majority of it. In today's episode, we sit down with Dr. TJ Betts, Professor of Old Testament Interpretation at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, to discuss how studying the OT is crucial to understanding the grand narrative of scripture.
In this episode, we sit down with pastor and author Scott Christensen ('What About Free Will' and 'What About Evil') as we dive into the topic of free will and how it relates to the sovereignty of God.
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In this episode we sit down with author, pastor, and professor, Dr. Stephen Wellum to discuss the problem of evil, the role of a theodicy, and the importance of being able to answer the question, "If God, why evil?"
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As technology continues to shape how we interact and communicate, followers of Christ face opportunities and challenges in expressing and defending their faith online. In this episode, we navigate the nuances of engaging in debates on social media and if it's possible to do so in a way that honors God.
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In this episode, we react to a progressive Christian's view of the story of Lazarus and discuss the danger of twisting the Bible to conform to our worldview.
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Is Jesus a real person who walked on earth, and is there any discussion or proof outside the biblical text? In this episode, we respond to the claim that there's no evidence for the historicity of Jesus and why some may choose to ignore the evidence.
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In this episode, we're joined by Michael Brady, Worship Pastor at Grace Bible Church in Houston, TX. In our conversation, we explore the role of musical worship and discuss the dangers of emotionalism and self-centered worship music. We'll also explain why singing is an essential part of worship.
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In order to make the Bible easier to understand and more digestible for non-believers, should we unhitch the Old and New Testaments? In this episode, we react to a debate between Andy Stanley and Jeff Durbin on this topic.
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In this episode, we sit down with Roy Layman, Senior Pastor at Grace Bible Fellowship in Gunter, TX, and discuss what it looks like to live for the glory of God in every aspect of our lives.
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In this episode, we explore what the Bible says about hell and human depravity and discuss the danger of ignoring or rejecting these realities.
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With the recent events transpiring at Asbury, the discussion of revival has become a popular and controversial topic. In this episode, we dive into the definition of revival, what it has looked like throughout history, and how we view what's taking place at Asbury.
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Do all of the laws of the Old Testament still apply to us today? By adhering to some OT laws and not others, are Christians being hypocritical? What does it mean that Jesus came to "fulfill the law"? We tackle all of these and more in this episode!
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Do miracles still happen today? How do we respond to them or test their validity? Do miracles serve a specific function? We dive into these questions and more in this episode!
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Since God is sovereign and ordains all things in accordance with his will, why should we pray? This is the question we dive into in today’s episode.
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How should we respond when we see people who previously claimed to belong to Christ abandoning their faith? Should it cause us to doubt or worry? How can we respond in a way that increases our confidence and faith while glorifying God? This is the critical question we dive into in this episode.
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In this episode we discuss the role of the church, how the Bible defines it, and if it's something that should be prioritized in the life of a Christian.
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In this episode we discuss Dakota's recent trip to Israel, as well as a few things we can all takeaway from the experience!
In this episode we dive into the reality of doubt, what it means for the believer, and how we can approach and combat it in a way that honors and glorifies God.
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In Part 3, we continue the discussion on the reliability of the Bible and the balance of physical evidence and faith. Eventually, concluding our findings and discussing how we must then respond.
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In part 2 of our series on the reliability of the Bible, we dive into the evidence for the Bible's validity, and discuss whether or not there's room in the conversation for faith and experience.
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In part 1 of our discussion about the reliability of the Bible, we discuss why this question matters, some common objections to its reliability, and what happens if we refuse to answer these critical questions.
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In Part 2 of our episode on the State of Theology survey, we dive into a couple more foundational questions that indicated a surprisingly significant divide.
Full survey responses can be found here: TheStateOfTheology.com
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Every two years, Ligonier Ministries conducts a survey to get a gauge on how Americans feel about some critical theological questions. In this two-part episode, we dive into a few of those questions, and discuss the shocking responses.
Full survey responses can be found here: TheStateOfTheology.com
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What is this "good news" that all of history is centered around? If you're a follower of Christ, you should have a good understanding of what it means. But do you understand its significance and impact in our everyday lives, how it should affect our jobs, relationships, and purpose? Or maybe you're not a Christian and have heard this word before, but don't really know what it means. Wherever you find yourself today, this episode is for you. In this episode we deep dive into the truth of the gospel and the hope and joy found in this good news.
In our intro episode, we discuss what Light and Lion means, a bit of our background, some of our core beliefs, and what you can expect going forward.
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