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In the season 6 finale of The Basement, Pastors Los & Wayne respond to the Jayland Walker situation, as well as a few other topics:
- Like how a church should handle itself when their split over convictions on social issues
- The Roe v wade outrage and reaction
- Creflo Dollar recanting his teachings on tithing
- And if we have enough time we’ll speak on two families that are suing TikTok over the recent deaths of their daughters
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In this episode, Pastors Wayne and Los sit down with special guest Garrett Drew Ellis and discuss how to engage with, respond to and love those in the LGBT community as a Christian... There's so much to talk about...from navigating personal relationships with those of a different sexual orientation...to holding the Church accountable for sexual impurity...to walking with Christians that are struggling with homosexual temptations...press play ASAP!
In this episode, Wayne & Los open the floor for Q&A, discussing: Increase in mass shootings in the U.S., the elementary school mass shooting in Uvalvde, Texas, the grocery store mass shooting in Buffalo, NY, Johnny Depp, Amber Heard and the stigma behind men claiming abuse, inappropriate topics to preach on, our thoughts on alter calls....and so much more!
In this episode Pastors Los and Wayne discuss the topic of man-pleasing! What's it like living in a super-sensitive culture like the one we live in? How does this relate to the recent attack Dave Chappelle? What does it look like to fear man? Why does it seem like many Christians are more concerned with Man pleasing than pleasing God? This and so much more...
In this episode, Los & Wayne go live for a Q&A session...discussing current news that's trending "out loud"...topics like: * The MetaVerse vs The MegaChurch * Raising your children in the church * Satanist after-school programs * Romantic Relationships/Dating in 2022 * Banning Pro-Life Organizations Street * Preacher being jailed...and released? * Self-Assisted Suicide * ...and so much more!
In this episode, Wayne & Los discuss being in the middle ground of Evangelical Christianity. To some they're "not reformed enough" and to others they're "too reformed"! Which one is it?! There's a lot of misconceptions and misunderstanding that comes when you identify as Reformed, and the guys in The Basement are here to talk about it!
In this episode, Pastors Los & Wayne give their breakdown on the Will Smith & Chris Rock situation at The Oscars 2022...but from a slightly different perspective…Asking questions and discussing the topics like: Is it ever ok to put your hands on someone for disrespecting you or your spouse? What were some initial thoughts and reaction to what happened? Any deeper reflection/personal thoughts on the issue now? Are there larger issues at hand when things like this happen? What are the dangers of sharing things like this on social media as Christians? What other serious moments have been turned into memes and should this concern the Christian Church? ...and so much more!
In this episode Stract and Doctrynal join Wayne & Los to discuss the theology, thoughts, and life behind Stract's most recent music project titled "The Warm-Ups Precede the Workouts." Topics: What is most essential to preparing as a believer when engaging the world? Objectivity from the Scriptures, not objectivity for the Scriptures The importance and dangers of relevance What hinders growing in faith and how can we overcome those obstacles? ...and so much more!
Recently losing a good friend in Robbins Nguyen, Wayne and Los dedicate this episode to the memories, loved ones and especially Rob's son Evans who are left behind. They discuss what it means to be a good friend, why it’s important that we are friends with Jesus, why it’s important to check on your strong friends and how to help a friend that may be suffering.
The GoFundMe is posted below for those who would like to help Rob's son Evans after suffering the unexpected loss of his father, Robbins Nguyen on March 4, 2022.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-evans-after-unexpected-loss-of-his-father?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cp%20share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR3Ut9Iv2XuPWAF9TztMV2THIhWKPUm5wm3aO8NJl6rfTAu7YCw52EIfO78
In this episode, Los, Wayne & Josh discuss today's lack of emphasis on praying consistently for Ukraine, Russia, and our enemies. Breaking down what intercessory prayer is and why it's important, sharing some personal experiences with praying for others, the need for corporate prayer, and also some thoughts on their church's most recent "prayer nights.”
Special guest Lem James joins Wayne & Los as they discuss alot of crazy things going on in the church! Pastor Michael Todd spittin on faces in the pulpit, Hillsong Church getting exposed, Pastor Greg Locke calling out witches in his church, and so much more! How should christians respond and how can glorify God in our reaction? So much to discuss...#pressPLAY
Special guests Tim Bertolet & Rachel Schmoyer join Los & Wayne as they discuss Scriptures on "the end times" and define different views on Christian eschatology. What are the differences between Dispensational Pre-Millennialism, Amillennialism, Post-Millennialism, Historic Pre-Millennialism? How can Christians who hold to differing views on eschatology still find unity and fellowship with one another? So much to discuss...
In this episode Wayne and Los discuss what it means to build up the church, why it's essential to be part of a healthy church, and how building up the church has looked for them as they plant a church in Lancaster city. This one has theology, thoughts, a whole lot of life...and so much more!
In this episode, Pastor Los and Wayne discuss the announcement that Brady Goodwin (Phanatik of Cross Movement) recently, admitting that he has left the Christian faith. Is this apostasy? What are our thoughts? When we texted Brady behind the scenes about it, what did he have to say about it? How should the church handle this? And so much more!
In this episode, Los and Wayne continue the discussion on Christian Deconstructionism with special guest Tony Beard! What happens when someone close to you falls away from the faith? Does your relationship change? How so? How can Scripture help deal with Deconstructionism? So much more!
In this episode, Wayne and Los discuss the hot, controversial topic of Christian Deconstructionism! What does it mean? How should Christians respond? Does it have a potential to be dangerous? How can the church be more effective in this area?
Wayne and Los add Rome to the discussion as they go live asking questions like: is theology more than holding to doctrinal statements? What does it…what should it look like? How will living out theology effect your devotion to God and to the local church? So much to discuss...press play!
In this episode we discuss what to do when Christians embrace a false gospel, what being “bewitched” means, the importance of holding to the true gospel, how the apostle Paul teaches gospel truths in Galatians using the patriarch Abraham, and so much more…
Wayne and Los sit down and react to sermon clips, discussing the biblical theology (or the lack thereof) of Pastor Steven Furtick, why false teachers need to be exposed, and what the gospel actually is by looking at the Apostle Paul's theology in Galatians. This is a must watch!
In this season 6 opening episode, Pastor Los and Wayne discuss more than plans for season 6 of The Basement. They break down Kanye West's VIRAL interview with the Drink Champs network, what being "unequally yoked" means, and how this points to the common problem today of Christians who struggle with being unequally yoked with unbelievers.
In this season 5 finale episode, Wayne, Rome and Pastor Los sit down & discuss the power of prayer, God's Word, praising God, fellowship with the saints and the communion with the Holy Spirit as go through these difficult times we face. How should we react to the Vaccine Mandate issued by President Biden? How are we to handle stress and anxiety? Will God bless the USA in spite of its ungodly ways? Press PLAY!
In this episode, special guest Chaplain Lemuel James joins Wayne and Los as they discuss the fear of man, the fears of life and how they come against fearing the Lord. Why is the fear of man wrong? What is the fear of God? Why should Christians fear a loving God? So much to discuss, so little time...press play and support The Basement!
In light of recent happenings, Pastor Los and Wayne sit down with special guest Luis Torres and discuss the Afghanistan situation. Breaking down the biblical concept of being “strangers and exiles” in this world, they also speak on finding hope in horrible times like these and staying encouraged in Christ when we (or others we know) wanna give up. This has been described by listeners as a timely, comforting and edifying episode!
"The thought life of the Christian, when focused on the eternal, will best equip them to deal with the temporal."
In this episode Wayne and Pastor Los discuss the topic of having a mind aligned with the Word of God. What is heaven's mentality? What are some of the worldly truths we’re told to believe? What’s the difference between the mind of man and the mind of God? This is a must watch episode, press play!
In this episode, Wayne and Pastor Los revisit a discussion from 2019! In their 5th episode, they discussed the modern obsession of finding "a church with all the right things". How should one even start searching for a church home? What are some requirements…what are some deal breakers? What's the deal with people treating the church as if it’s a business?? This and so much more is being broken down in this episode, so press play and share!
Karla Li and Lynette Morales join Pastor Los and Wayne to discuss the existence of life in the womb. Why Christians believe there is life in the womb, why we need to protect this life and preserve it, the evil of Planned Parenthood, personal stories on abortion and witnessing to mothers at abortion clinics and so much more!
In this episode, Pastor Los and Wayne discuss pride, arrogance and how self-righteousness are connected to one another. Why are they such a problem in the church, for the Christian's witness to the world and in the individual's life? How should pride and arrogance be disciplined in the church, what does the bible tell us about humility, and so much more!
In this episode, Pastor Los and Wayne discuss communicating truth and the importance of denying self in favor of others, using discernment in all situations, and disciplining in truth and love. Described by the live audience as "pastoral", "encouraging" and "food for the soul", this is an episode you don't wanna miss...press play!
In this Fellas Night episode, special guests Lem, Rome and Josh join Wayne and Pastor Los in The Basement and discuss the Expository Preaching Conference they attended recently, which was hosted by Ligonier & Steve Lawson. Breaking down what happened, what they learned, the importance of expository preaching, and how to live it out in our local churches and everyday lives as Christians! This is a must watch. Press play....
In this episode, Josh sits down with Wayne and Pastor Los to discuss the good, the bad & extremely UGLY of Christians and social media! Consulting the scriptures and sharing personal experiences they explain why WHAT we post as Christians matter, HOW we conduct ourselves online and WHY we do or don't do things via social media is important. Press play!
In this episode Stract joins Wayne & Pastor Los as they discuss the sacredness of the pulpit. Breaking down extreme sermons from Dr.Eric Mason & Pastor Jeff Durbin on systemic racism and woke theology, and go into specifics about what preaching is and what preaching isn't. This is a good one!
Tonite the guys in The Basement discuss another false teaching that continues to infiltrate the American Church:The feel-good, itchy-ear, belly-rubbing teachings of the therapeutic gospel! They break down what the falsehoods of the "Therapeutic Gospel", even showing how the true gospel does comfort us…but in the biblical way! They also share their personal thoughts and experiences with the therapeutic gospel...press play!
Pastor Los and Wayne discuss the lack of comfortability that Christians are feeling as they live out their faith on a daily basis. Politically, theologically, ecumenically, there's just so many different ways a Christian may feel uncomfortable. Does Gods promise comfort? Or does He only promise pain and suffering and no comfort? How should the church balance this? So many questions answered in this episode!
Special guest Pastor Clifford Stanley Morton joins Pastor Los and Wayne as they follow up on the case of George Floyd and Derek Chauvin. Bouncing back and forth between topics and questions from the live audience, they speak on social justice vs biblical justice, Scriptures on God's thoughts of justice and arguments that are happening between Christians concerning justice. This one ends on a light and encouraging note, so make sure to press play and enjoy!
Special guest Joshua Guider joins Pastor Los and Wayne Vince Cooley as they discuss people the potential dangers in "seeking truth"! What about when a professing believer dis deeper into knowledge and falls into heresy, eventually falling away from the faith? Can a true Christian become an apostate? Will there be more "falling away" because of churches being shut down? So much to discuss!
In this episode Bryce joins Wayne and Pastor Los as they discuss the life, death and controversial legacy of Ravi Zacharias. This is a great watch but hard listen, filled with emotions of hurt, grief, betrayal and righteous anger. The sins, the investigation, the victims, how we should deal with this as Christians, what lessons we learn from this and so much more! This episode is a must-watch...
Believe it or not…the guys in The Basement have never done an episode on the resurrection of Jesus! So in this episode they discuss the importance of Jesus rising from the grave, what it means if He died but did not raise from the grave, and most importantly, breaking down what the phrase “Jesus paid it all” actually means....there's so much to unpack. Press play!
Cancel Culture continues...wanting to cancel everything but sin itself! In this episode Pastor Los and Wayne discuss how the world loves evil and hates good...They even go to the gospel account of an innocent Jesus being rejected and a guilty murderer Barabbas being set free! How does this relate to what we're witnessing today? What will persecution look like in the USA? So much to discuss...
In this episode, Pastor Los and Wayne discuss the dangers of division in the church and why unity is so important. A similar topic but broken down differently than before, starting with something that Pastor Los posted on social media, moving to discuss the "Chloe's people" argument in 1 Corinthians and sharing reasons on why we see division in the church. Press play!
The Basement is back with Season 5! It's time to catch up in the place where THEOLOGY meets THOUGHTS of LIFE...news/updates, viral videos and articles, politics, thoughts on Voddie Baucham and the Wrath and Grace conference that happened in January and so much more!
It's not only Inauguration Day...it's the finale of Season 4 of The Basement! What's our thoughts on former President Trump being impeached TWICE and what's our thoughts on new President Joe Biden? What are some lessons we learned in Season 4? What does the phrase "If the Lord Wills" really mean? We also give our predictions on upcoming events and potential dangers in the American Church! Press play....
What's going on right now?! People are fighting, people are scared, and there's CHAOS not only in Washington, D.C., but all throughout America and in the American Church!
Is this what judgment from God on our nation looks like?? How dangerous is Christian nationalism? Has there been dishonesty and fraud with this election? So much to discuss in the place where THEOLOGY meets the THOUGHTS of LIFE!
Pastor Los and Wayne sit down and discuss the gospel and culture again..this time more in depth! Are the Scriptures clear on telling us how to engage with the culture around us? How can we bring who we are culturally into our churches & not feel like we need to assimilate? How can we do a better job with unity in our multicultural churches? What does the gospel have to say about bringing many cultures together in one church body? What does this multicultural church look like in the New Testament? Tune in!
In this episode Wayne and Pastor Los discuss the gospel & racism again! But this time they go deeper and break down more topics like:
What’s so sinful about being racist?
Are there any credible theologians that use the Scriptures to deal with today's racism?
How Does the Gospel Help Us Deal with Racism today?
How should the church be involved with handling racism in the world?
...these and so much more!
Timothy Bertolet joins Wayne & Pastor Los in The Basement for a special Christmas episode! Is it a pagan holiday? Why has it been celebrated throughout history? What are some realities of the good news fulfilled in the incarnation of God's Son? What about the consumerism and materialism we witness during the Christmas season?? Is Christmas season really a joy to the world? So much to discuss...press play!
The Reformed Raza Podcast joins Pastor Los & Wayne in The Basement to discuss the difficulties of being "Christian" and engaging with culture. Questions like: How do we determine whether we are being godly or being worldly? Is there a such thing as "sacred culture and secular culture"? How do we balance "being cultured" and "being Christian"? Can we be true to our own culture and serve Jesus at the same time? How do we balance this? ...and so much more!
In this episode Pastor Los & Wayne discuss missions work! How should we define the Christian mission? How does the incarnation of Jesus set the example for missions work? How should our own salvation impact our passion for missions? Leading the way with personal testimonies, they not only share memories but also speak on the American Church's responsibilities, duties & priorities relating to the mission!
Global sickness, politics and disagreements among Christians have been the biggest highlights of the year for the American Church. And although 2020 is almost over...2021 might be even crazier! How can we rejoice while we suffer? How does a proper theology of suffering and gratefulness help us? What are the dangers of complaining? Does the Bible have anything to say about thankfulness?? So much to discuss!
Wade of Wrath and Grace Radio joins Church Planter/Pastor Los & Wayne as they discuss the good, the bad and the beauty of Church Planting! What are some struggles/obstacles the pastor will face? What are some common mistakes many church planters make? Why do so many Christians treat church like it's a business? What about not "meeting the numbers" or what other say is "success" as a church? This one's a gem!
In this episode Pastor Stanley Morton joins Pastor Los and Wayne and discusses a wide variety of subjects that relate to the Gospel and Race, helping Christians to deal with the problem of racism. Does admitting the reality of racism mean giving in to victimhood? How has the American Church dealt with racism? How does Historical Revisionism, Intersectionality and Critical Race Theory play into the conversation? Does the Bible speak about any of this? All of this and so much more in this episode!
This is an interview done with The Reformed Raza on the "Preservation of the saints". This is a doctrine that simply says that God will preserve or keep the salvation of those whom He has chosen to be saved. Also discussed: What is the Armenian view? Can an elect person fall completely away from salvation? Hebrews 6:4-6 If it's God keeping me, am I just a puppet? Why is vital for God to keep His people? What is an application of this doctrine that we can use personally? Check it out...it's a GOOD one!
In this episode the guys break down "perspective”. They speak on how it's important to have a godly perspective when it comes to all the craziness going on in the world right now, thinking from the mind of God rather than the heart of man, God’s promises and why they don't always play out like man thinks they will, while also giving examples of “why perspective matters” when reading the Scriptures!
The World is divided…particularly our world here in America. Some of the fights have made their way into the American church. In this episode Pastor Los and Stract discuss the “not-so-hidden agenda” of Black Lives Matter. Breaking down the openly admitted witchcraft of BLM and a bunch of other satanic practices and beliefs that are sneaking into the church.How should the saints deal with this evil? Well…they discuss it ALL in this one so check out this controversial but enlightening and encouraging episode!
Lynette and Tiffani join their husbands Los and Wayne in The Basement and discuss problems going on in their hometown Lancaster, PA. First speaking in detail about Ricardo Munoz, who was fatally shot by a policeman (with protests, riots and looting following), they go on to deal with the dynamic of being a minority who is also Christian, finally going on to discuss how to respond and how to be encouraged even when the news headlines hit close to home...this is an episode you'll walk away blessed from!
In this episode Pastor Los, Wayne and special guest Danny Santiago sit down in The Basement and discuss their personal theological journey towards the DOCTRINES OF GRACE! What denominational background they came from, what made them look elsewhere and how REFORMED THEOLOGY has impacted their life! Even breaking down thoughts from the members of The Basement on the greatest challenges facing evangelical Christians today, this is a must watch episode from the place where "theology meets the thoughts of life"
Sin causes us to try to make God into our image rather than be made into the image of Christ! Pastor Los and Wayne sit down with author and blogger Rachel Schmoyer and discuss the importance of truly knowing God, Bible Reading, Bible Study and Devotion. Rachel gives advice on how to read the difficult parts of Scripture and they even break down the Holy Spirit’s role in understanding God. Build-A-Bear and today’s culture have more in common than must of us think, so press play and join the discussion!
Pastor Los, Wayne &Tim Bertolet sit down again and discuss the Hypostatic Union (Jesus being fully man and fully God). Why is it so important?
How does understanding this doctrine correctly help us to understand other doctrines? Even breaking down the son of man and son of God titles given to Jesus and answering tough questions they were asked beforehand...make sure to press play so you can enjoy this pre-recorded special episode!
Pastor Curt Kennedy sits down with Pastor Los and Wayne and gets down to business! This episode's content is a barrage of controversial topics, first going through the history of the American church being involved in politics and social justice, eventually dealing with today's social justice issues, racial tensions in evangelical churches and political views! Also discussing Voddie Baucham, Candace Owens, Donald Trump, Joe Biden and so much more!
Special Guest Gordon Reason sits down with Wayne and Pastor Los and they discuss the CONTROVERSIAL topic of FALSE TEACHERS in the church! What is the difference between doctrinal error, heresy, a false teacher, a heretic?? How are we warned & instructed to act when we notice a false teacher leading people astray? Breaking down Christian rapper Shai Linne’s song “false teachers”, speaking on Todd White & discussing personal experiences with false teachers and teachings...this is one you don't wanna miss...
In this episode Pastor Los and Wayne catch up with the viewers, discussing a bunch of the world's problems, the message of the cross and if it's still relevant, questioning the power of the gospel and if it's become the Christian's "cliche" response to every problem we face and so much more!
"All glory to God!" We hear the phrase alot...but how does the Bible say we should glorify God? What happens when we fail to give someone or something other than God the glory? How does our glorification bring God glory?? So many topics to cover in the season 3 finale of The Basement!
Special guests Jim and Therese Wall sit down with Pastor Los and Wayne and discuss the importance and emphasis of being part of a local body.
Is it biblical to be a Christian and NOT be part of a local body? What does the bible say the church is? What does the bible say are responsibilities of each saint? Can we do these outside of a local body? This is a must watch from The Basement...where THEOLOGY meets the THOUGHTS of LIFE!
In this episode Pastor Los & Wayne break down what trusting in God or the lack of trusting in God looks like in our lives. What do the Scriptures tell us about trusting in God? What do we sinfully place our trust in and who do we make the mistake of trusting?? How does politics, finances and success play into our trust or lack of trust in God?? What are some problems that arise when we put our trust in someone/something else? So much to cover in The Basement!
Special guest Damon Richardson of Urban Logia Ministries joins Wayne and Pastor Los for an episode filled with tough topics for the church folk! Discussing why young people don't wanna go to church, the decline in church attendance, the problems the Church may face in upcoming years and so much...this is another gem from The Basement, where theology meets the thoughts of life!
Pastor Los, Wayne and Tim sit down and discuss another sola of the Protestant Reformation, Sola Scriptura. Dealing with whether the Bible confirms the truth behind this doctrine, the authority of the Bible, traditions of man, how to live according to the Scriptures in a pluralistic society full of social ills and so much more! This is another one for the books
It's Ladies Night again in The Basement! Wayne sits down with special guests Lynette, Bryce & Krystal and discusses the difficulties that arise when Christians try to navigate within the culture they live in. Being "in the world, but not of it" isn't an easy task, add the mission of reaching the lost and building the Kingdom of Christ and things can start to look gray. What's "too worldly"? What's "Christ-like" in modern times? Should Christians unite with the world in fighting injustice? All this and so much more in the place where THEOLOGY MEETS THE THOUGHTS OF LIFE"!
Wayne & Pastor Los sit down with Stract and first time guest Josh Guider to discuss specific issues that have been and continue to divide the Body of Christ. From breaking down what division looks like to emphasizing why we need more unity to discussing biblical ways of solving church conflict, and even speaking on how all of this connects to George Floyd, the protesting, racism and Black Lives Matter...this is a must-see "Fellas Night" episode!
Pastor Stan Morton joins Pastor Los and Wayne in The Basement for a very special episode. This time they tackle the George Floyd situation...the murder, the protests and riots, the violence and chaos that followed, police brutality, racism, "white guilt", sin, the public reactions to all of this and how the Church should be responding in the midst of the injustice and craziness! Don't wanna miss this one!
Pastor Los, Wayne and Tim Bertolet sit down and discuss another Sola of The Protestant Reformation. From the atonement to the Bible being Christocentric, even discussing how all other religions tell you that you can earn a reward based on your righteous living but Christianity tells you that humanity has no goodness to offer God on their own...they talk about all things Christ-centered on this one!
In episode 48 we discussed SOLA FIDE (Justification by faith alone). We also discussed different ways of understanding faith as a whole: faith vs. works, working & active faith, saving faith and struggling faith, "carnal" Christian type of faith, Weak faith, strong faith, the Reformed understanding of "notitia, assensus, fiducia" as elements of faith and easy-believism faith. Still after all of that faith we had several viewers requesting MORE FAITH TALK. So back by popular demand we bring to you "Sola Fide...part 2"!
50 episodes in and The Basement podcast is still discussing untouched topics! This time Pastor Los & Wayne break down why many people today believe certain Christians may be taking things a little too far when they tell sinners who are lost in the world to “come as they are”. There's nothing inherently wrong with the phrase, right? But where do we find this popular phrase in the Bible? Is it helpful to tell someone God wants them to come to Him or come to church exactly as they are in that present moment? And if this isn’t wrong…why do so many people cringe at the hearing of these words??
In this special social-distancing episode, Pastor Los and guest host Tim Bertolet discuss the effects that COVID-19 has had on the lives of the saints of Christ. From talking about the pro's and con's of quarantine life, not allowing politics to get in the way of our love for and unity with each other, God's sovereignty in the midst of this pandemic, and what the future might look like for the Church going forward! This is a great episode to sit back and enjoy...
Wayne & Pastor Los welcome special host again as they discuss another SOLA of the Reformation. This time they talk about Sola Fide, Faith Alone, and speak on what being justified by faith alone in Christ means. Is It biblical? If so, what importance does it hold in our lives today? All of this and so much more will be discussed in PART ONE of "Faith Alone"!
In this episode Pastor Los & Wayne deal with the idol of identity. From discussing what it means to be "blessed", what to do when we doubt God's love for His children, understanding the Christian's true identity and holding all other identities as secondary, this is a heavy topic to get through. But that's expected in The Basement...where theology meets the thoughts of life!
In this episode Pastor Los, Wayne & Lynette talk all about the Coronavirus epidemic that's bringing fear to the world right now. Discussing how to deal with the fear, anxiety and concerns, what's "appropriate" social distancing and, most importantly, how the church can still be the church, this is a must-see episode!
In this timely episode, Pastor Los and Wayne ask special guest Apologist Matt Slick to join them. Discussing topics like man's free will, God's sovereign will, predestination, predetermination, the mystery and awe of God's will, the Coronavirus epidemic and so much more...you don't wanna miss this one!
In this episode Pastor Los, Wayne Vince Cooley and special host Tim Bertolet discuss the importance of the solas of the Reformation, specifically Sola Gratia. BY grace and grace alone Christians have been saved from eternal punishment, and God's grace is the main topic of this episode in The Basement, where theology meets the thoughts of life!
Wayne & Pastor Los sit down with special guest EC Holmes and discuss the importance of believing in Jesus Christ as God! Also proving to skeptics, doubters and non-believers that Scriptures & Jesus Himself have always claimed Jesus to be God. They also discuss his new podcast "That Deity Tho".
With special guest Wrath & Grace Radio Host Alexander Wade. Pastor Los and Wayne discuss the problems that arise while living in a culture that's not only Anti-Christ but specifically "Anti-Bible". It only seemed right that they defend the inerrancy, infallibility, inspiration, and reliability of the Scriptures before they dive into deeper topics later on this season of The Basement..."where Theology meets the Thoughts of Life!"
The Basement is back for season 3! In this season opener, Pastor Los & Wayne have Wrath & Grace Radio Host Alexander Wade on the show to discuss recent news and upcoming events for Wrath and Grace ministries. Furthering the discussion by speaking on why theology matters, this is the perfect time to give a reintroduction to what The Basement is all about! Tune into another episode "where theology meets the thoughts of life."
Everyone loves the idea of a perfect marriage...but what do you do when reality hits and you realize every marriage has problems and sometimes things get worse more than they get better! Pastor Los, Wayne and their wives (Lynette & Tiffani) sit down in The Basement and discuss the ups & downs of marriage, seeking God in tough times, forgiveness & so much more in the season 2 finale episode!
As Pastor Los & Wayne look forward to diving even deeper, this episode is an intro for anyone wanting to know more about Reformed Theology. What are the essential beliefs that all Christians should have in common with one another? How should we prioritize primary, secondary, and tertiary doctrines? Bringing along special guest Stract for the ride, they cruise nice and slow as they explore the places where theology meets the thoughts of life!
We talk a lot about “being blessed” and “Gods hand being on our life“; even going as far as saying "we give God all the glory for the good things that happen in our life". But do we really mean it? Similar to the “new year, new me” popular phrase, it only makes sense to break down what being blessed really means and the difference between what the world calls "living your best life now” and what the Bible says about “living your blessed life now”. This is one episode that's sure to bless the listener!
We’ve all heard the phrase “New year, new me”. But who really means it when they say it and how many are actually consistent with what this “new me” looks like? Humans are flawed and most times we say we MEAN well...but a lot of the times we don’t DO well.
So Pastor Los, Wayne and guest host Kristina chop it up about setting goals and New Years' resolutions, "the last days" and so much more in the first episode of 2020! Don't miss this one...
Spiritual health matters! Following up last week's mental health awareness episode with an even more important one dealing with spiritual health awareness, Pastor Los & Wayne believe mental health and spiritual health impact one another in more ways than most people realize. Living in a society where everyone talks in depth about mental health and superficially about spiritual health...this is a must-listen-to episode!
Pastor Los & Wayne are back with another great response to what's happening in culture. This time with special guest author Garrett Drew Ellis they're discussing the theology, thoughts & life of mental health awareness...as well as Garrett's new book Write Until You Feel Better! Do we have a great need for "Jesus & Therapy" in today's society? How should we receive counseling for out of control emotions, traumatic experiences or struggling with things in everyday life? Listen in & be blessed!
We live in a culture that believes Jesus isn't enough and tells us we need "this", and we also need "that"...but it's never enough! Unfortunately this wordliness and godlessness has reached into certain corners of Christianity and many have been enamored and attracted to this culture we call "Jesus Plus".
In this episode Pastor Los & Wayne dissect the problems with Jesus Plus Culture. And trust me on this: ”Disney Plus” aint got nothin on the content they're bringing on this one!
If you’ve been around long enough you’ve probably heard the phrase “each one, teach one“...Wayne, Los & special guest Omri Myles discuss the mental dynamics of loving the Lord with all of our mind while also breaking down the value of receiving a higher education and the importance of teaching others. Whether it's preachin, teachin, or reachin the fellas talk about it all in this interesting episode!
How do we help new converts that come to the Church? What are some things can we expect to see from a new believer?? What advice and warnings does the Bible give to Christians concerning those "young in the faith"???
In this episode Pastor Los & Wayne discuss new converts and all the questions that come to mind when this topic comes up. New believers, mature saints, and those struggling with their faith need to check this one out!
Kanye West just released his ninth album Jesus Is King and received a hugely mixed reception, lots of numbers and made a long lasting impact on the music industry, pop culture, Christian audiences, and pretty much any and every news industry you can think of! But what’s the big hype about anyway? Isn’t this just another ungodly-celebrity-turned-Christian who will most likely go back to his worldly ways in a little while? Is there really something major about proclaiming Jesus is king? For a long time man has obsessed over who is king...but is Jesus the ONE AND ONLY TRUE KING actually worth talking about?? Let’s discuss all of this and so much more in this episode of The Basement...where Theology meet the Thoughts of Life!
The Ladies of The Basement are back! In this episode Wayne moderates as special guests Lynette, Dayona, and Jet discuss some interesting things! From John MacArthur vs Beth Moore to women & church leadership and even what a godly woman looks like...you don't wanna miss this one!
Has the church become too feminine? Why is there so much less men attending church than women?? How important is the local church when it comes to developing real men of God who will protect and lead the sheep???
In this episode Wayne, Los, and two special guests Lemuel and Luis team up and discuss all of this and so much more! You don't wanna miss this Fellas Night!
Has society become too easily offended? How should Christians navigate in a culture obsessed with being politically correct?? In what way is "cancel culture" directly connected to the way we live our lives every day??? In this episode Pastor Los and Wayne discuss "Cancel Culture" and provide insight for the Christians living in today's "politically correct" atmosphere. (Pray we don't get cancelled for this one! lol)
Special guest Curt Kennedy from Cross Examine Podcast joins Pastor Los and Wayne as they tackle the Botham Jean and Amber Guyger tragedy head on! How should Christians deal with injustice? Was Botham's brother and the judge righteous in how they dealt with Amber? What does the Bible REALLY say about forgiveness? This is definitely an episode you don't wanna miss...
Wayne & Los speak on Christianity impacting the lives of some of the most famous celebrities we know! Is it genuine faith faith we're watching these celebs display...or is it fake? Are they deceived or is the Christian community deceived and too naive to spot a wolf in the midst of the flock? What are traits or marks of a genuine believer?? From Kanye West Sunday Services to Snoop Dogg's gospel music album & so much more!
Spilling the tea, listening to the rumor reports, have you heard the latest? How about “I heard it through the grapevine…” or “a little birdie told me…”? Whether we like to admit or not Gossip, Slander, & Rumors are a regular part of many people’s days. Some even make a career out of it! But for God’s children it shouldn’t be so.
In this episode Pastor Los and Wayne discuss The Who, What, Where, When, and How’s of this problem and Why it relates to the new series they’re starting called “Watch Your Mouth!”
Pastor Los & Wayne sit down with two special guests Pastor Luke Johnson & Bryce...who just happen to be Christian & SINGLE! Breaking down the theology, thoughts & life aspects on being single Christians in 2019...should we call it the gift or the curse of singleness? Or maybe a little bit of both?? You definitely wanna pay attention to this one! This one is for the Single AND the Married Folk in the church...
Wayne & Los cover one of the greatest topics anyone could ever discuss on a podcast episode...THE LOVE OF GOD! Have you ever been in denial or in doubt of God's love for you? Ever wanted to know more about His love? Or how about man's love for God? Man's love for others?? All bases are loaded as they knock this one out the park! Def an episode you don't wanna miss...
"Speaking your truth is the most powerful tool we all have"
Oprah said these words last year and it's been a trending phrase ever since! Pastor Los, Wayne & special guest EC Holmes discuss truth...if truth is relative, objective, absolute, etc. Do we all possess our own personal truths that we can rely on? What does that even mean? Pay attention to this episode...
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Pastor Los & Wayne are back for Season 2! Not missing a beat they come back with yet another interesting topic: Testimonies being shared in the church...the good, the bad, and the superugly! This episode is a great conversation starter for church fellowship groups
This episode is the Season 1 finale! Wayne, Los & special guest "Danny Banner" discuss the truth or falsehood of the term "Once Saved, Always Saved". Also diving into topics like apostates, backsliding saints, Joshua Harris & much more! You don't wanna miss this one...
Pastor Los & First Lady Lynette celebrate 20 years of marriage and talk about what they've learned and experienced by God's grace!
There’s a “Christian faith” that is truly toxic and deadly...but there’s also true Christianity that’s considered toxic by mainstream culture...mostly because of the simple fact that it’s offensive and contrary to popular opinion. In this episode Pastor Los, Wayne & Honorary Guest Stract talk about it all...the toxic, non toxic and truth behind all of this toxic talk that’s been going on!
In this episode Wayne & Los talk about the infamous Prosperity Gospel! Their personal experience with this false gospel...the harm it's caused...and they also talk about how it differs from the Word of Faith Movement. BONUS: This episode starts with a phone interview with The Reformed Sage
In this episode Pastor Los & Wayne interview special guest Author and Pastor Luke Walker to talk about Wrath and Grace's new book release "In praise of Old Guys". They also discuss the benefit of learning from past generations...& the older generation today that have remained faithful and have labored to inspire the next generation of believers. Old School Faith at its finest!