Where The Battle Runs Thick: Recent Episodes
Gabriel Hudelson
In times like ours, full of uncertainty, upheaval, and even violence, what is a Christian to do? In this Sunday sermon, recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church, we draw critical lessons for our time from the first four chapters of Nehemiah.
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Today, we look at whether or not we are living in a particularly dangerous time; we address the redpill perspective on sex; we give some Christian principles for assessing conspiracy theories- and more!
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Today, we discuss my controversial comments about “not letting my wife go out alone;” we talk about my new favorite advocate for Protestantism- the Pope!- we discuss Netflix’s downward spiral, and we consider a Christian view of violence and justice.
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Welcome to Where The Battle Runs Thick, with Gabriel Hudelson. Today, we discuss Charlie Kirk's legacy, we look at Jezebel magazine's witchcraft-fueled assault on Charlie Kirk, we address Brian Sauve's viral comments about "black culture", and we review the Amazon original film “Heads of State.”
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The last week has been an infuriating whirlwind of heartbreaking news. What are Christians supposed to do about it? Can we be angry? Are we supposed to forgive? And if we are angry, what do we do with that emotion?
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Today is the second in a series of podcasts where I sit down with my wife to discuss our relationship, lessons we have learned, and a large variety of topics that face our culture today. You will hear stories of joy and victory and raw accounts of regret and repentance. We will be talking about patriarchy and sex and finances and parenting and many other things. You don’t wanna miss The Dance!
Today begins a series of podcasts where I sit down with my wife to discuss our relationship, lessons we have learned, and a large variety of topics that face our culture today. You will hear stories of joy and victory and raw accounts of regret and repentance. We will be talking about patriarchy and sex and finances and parenting and many other things. You don’t wanna miss The Dance!
What does it mean to live a life that has been well spent? An exposition of the end of Colossians chapter 1.
Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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Charlize Theron brags about her promiscuity, and presents a vision of sexual satisfaction that won’t satisfy in the end.
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An important answer to a popular question- are we all on the same team or not?!?
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Are wealth and power good things for Christians to desire? Or are they corrupting agents to be avoided? Here are six points to ponder when it comes to the topic of Christians and influence.
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What does the Bible say about immigration, race, and national unity?
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You’re gonna be a lot more excited about your inheritance if you understand just how rich your Benefactor really is. An exposition of Colossians 1:13-22.
Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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Continuing our trip through Colossians, we discuss the power and importance of prayer, the gifted nature of Christian victory, and the kinds of fruits that life in Christ produces.
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There are a lot of issues that we can and should talk about. But if we talk about them so much that our first love fades into the background, we need to repent.
Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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Mother’s Day meditations on feminism, femininity, and what it means to be a Super Mom. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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What does the Bible have to say about races, nations, and preserving one’s own skin color? Thoughts from the recent debate between Corey Mahler and Samuel Sey.
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Too often we try to manufacture fruit when we should instead be sowing seed. An exposition of the beginning of the book of Colossians.
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What does Jesus have to offer to a nation of broken young men?
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On Resurrection Sunday, we take a look at how the resurrection of Jesus should influence our apologetics, and how it should change our lives.
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What does Christian forgiveness look like in the face of tragedy? As we celebrate Palm Sunday, we look to Scripture to examine how we should understand this critical topic.
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Thoughts on pride, gratitude, and the need to tremble at the Word of God.
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We say goodbye to 1 Peter and meditate on the parting thoughts that the book has for us.
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We take a look at three components of the Christian’s warrior worldview. There’s a war on, brothers and sisters. Suit up.
Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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Peter gives us three directions in which to practice humility, and a powerful warning against the alternative. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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The elders of the church are supposed to actively oversee the flock. What does that look like? Peter gives some very practical tips.
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Peter spends more time talking about suffering than we might wish. But what is God doing in the crucible? Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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Does feminism being anything good to the table that Christian conservatives need to be careful to protect? We connect the dots between common conservative talking points and their logical conclusions on the feministic far left.
Links to referenced content:
Isabel Brown feminism debate: https://youtu.be/wAOrir34vEY?si=3oHhzKqRXbk7emJh
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey: https://youtu.be/4qOpNwRQ6GE?si=OpIxozLARfsRXLM3
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We begin with some thoughts on apologetics and debate; then we continue our march through 1 Peter by looking at God’s plan for the gifts that He gives us.
Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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Of all the things that the apostle Peter could choose to highlight as the most important assignment for Christians… What does he pick?
Also, some brief commentary on the recent revelations about Elon Musk and Patriarchy Hannah.
Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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What does it take to cease from sin? Is suffering actually simmering we should embrace? We continue through 1 Peter and look at leaving the world behind and pursuing the will of God.
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Today we tackle one of the most confusing sections of the book of 1 Peter. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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Peter tells us what kind of answer we should give for the hope that lies within us. We explore the Christian rhetorical toolbox, and respond to some hot-button issues along the way. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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What is the steel in the spine of the Christian? What gives us the courage to stand against persecution and ridicule? And what should that do for our testimony? We continue through 1 Peter chapter 3 and ponder the luminous nature of righteousness under fire.
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CONTENT WARNING: this episode addresses adult topics.
In this special episode of Where The Battle Runs Thick, we discuss biblical principles and strategies for dealing with sexual temptation. Please forgive the audio quality; given the subject matter, it was not delivered in the usual congregational setting.
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When disaster strikes, what should be our first resort? As Los Angeles burns, we as Christians need to be prepared to speak to the calamity in Biblical terms.
Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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It’s easy to get distracted- or depressed- by everything that’s going on in the great global chaos. But how do we fight back? We continue our study of 1 Peter and seek to focus our priorities where Scripture does.
Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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Goals and resolutions are great- but we have to keep them in perspective. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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Meditations on Christmas – and the alternatives that go by the same name. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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We don’t fix the problem of disparity between the sexes in the same way that the world does. An exposition of 1 Pet. 3:7.
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Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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A succinct summary of my views on nationalism, patriarchy, and Christendom, in response to the recent Twitter fights. Written version here:
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An analysis of the recent debacle over the Antioch Declaration, Joel Webbon, antisemitism, and that red dress. This is a reading of the blog post which can be found here:
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Not a popular word in America in 2024, but that didn’t keep Peter from talking a lot about submission. We continue our trip through 1 Peter and explore the vulnerability, power, and motivation of Christian submission.
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Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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What does it take to qualify for the royal priesthood? We continue the study of 1 Peter, looking at the true Zion, the false Zion, and the fruit of Zion.
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The results are in. Looks like America is headed for four more years of Trump. Is this a good thing? A bad thing? A confusing thing?
Here are some basic principles to equip us to be like the sons of Issachar and “know the times.”
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We are supposed to long for the Word with the hunger of a newborn… and that Word bears powerful fruit. An exposition of 1 Pet. 1:17-2:3.
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Today we take on two heresies that you might encounter in the wilds of the internet.
Does the Bible actually say that the baby in the womb does not deserve equal protection?
Is “interracial marriage” sinful?
We will dive into Scripture for the answers.
Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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What if you were given $10 and told that if you played any game in the Casino you were guaranteed to walk away with $10,000,000?
Peter says we have something even better.
An exposition of 1 Peter 1:10-19, recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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Let’s take a long look at the abundant mercy of God. In this mercy, we will find great cause to rejoice- even in times of great trial. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:1-9.
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Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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Steven Lawson is the latest in a seemingly constant stream of Christian leaders whose entire ministry and legacy have been undermined by sexual sin. How do we as Christians think about this- and what should married Christian men, specifically, be doing to make war on this scheme of the devil?
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Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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What does success look like? Is it sipping a martini in the Bahamas or changing diapers in a messy bedroom? Are those two things mutually exclusive?
Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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Two hot topics facing the church today- does “speaking prophetically” need to involve obscenity? And is polygamy permissible? You might think the answers to these questions were simple.
And actually, they are.
But people argue about them anyway.
Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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The book of Ruth reads like a Jane Austen novel. Eeew. Gross.
Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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How do we balance boldness and kindness? What does it mean to speak the truth in love? And are we really supposed to be nice?
Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
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What does it mean to be more than a conqueror? Meditations on what we have in the love of Christ Jesus.
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This episode addresses two topics:
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The recent kerfuffle regarding women’s’ boxing in the 2024 Olympics
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The proper apologetic approach in response to the common atheistic line of attack that the God of the Bible is cruel
Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://legacybaptist.com
We talk a lot about the Gospel. But are we preaching the Gospel the way the Bible does? How exactly should Christians be presenting the Gospel to a nation in rebellion to God?
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Our culture paints a pretty clear picture of what women and children are. Does that picture square with what we see in the Bible? Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://www.legacybaptist.com
What exactly does it mean for a husband to have authority in the home? Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://legacybaptist.com
What exactly will it take to Make America Great Again? How should Christians think about politics and politicians? Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://legacybaptist.com
Meditations for the broken and the weary on knowing the love which surpasses knowledge. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://legacybatist.com
Dealing with psychobabble using the Biblical counseling translator. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://legacybaptist.com
Pride month puts an exclamation point on a culture of gender confusion. God's design offers a beautiful alternative. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://legacybaptist.com
Is singleness a gift, a curse, or an epidemic? We examine Biblical principles for the lonely heart. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://legacybaptist.com
In an age where accusations of abuse are often inscrutable, what is the Christian framework for evaluating and dealing with abusive situations? Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://legacybaptjst.com
In a polarized age, the Church of Christ should be a unified army- and a beacon of love and humility. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://www.legacybaptist.com
Men will either be protectors, predators, or pathetic. We investigate the cultural views of masculinity- and the Christian vision for true manhood. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://legacybaptist.com
Trump says that the will of the people should determine the law on abortion. What is the Christian response? Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://legacybaptistchurch.com
"Christian Egalitarianism" is a popular philosophy that claims to demonstrate how the Bible actually teaches that there is no authority structure within marriage, nor distinctions between men and women in what positions they may hold in the church. Today, we take on some of their more prominent arguments, and we also take a moment to acknowledge that there are some areas where they are pointing out real problems that need to be addressed. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. http://legacybaptist.com
He is risen, there is a war on, and Jesus is making all things new. An Easter invitation to the transgender community along with thoughts on the recent "Christ is King" social media ordeal. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. http://legacybaptist.com
Purity culture, hindsight, and walking humbly with our God. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://legacybaptist.com
PODCAST EXCLUSIVE. Some cultural analysis on feminism and egalitarianism in mainstream entertainment, why it matters, and what to do about it.
The book of Proverbs has warnings and exhortations that our sexually broken world needs to hear- but the ultimate solution is that we repent of sexual idolatry and find our joy in Jesus Christ. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://legacybaptist.com
Thoughts on pride, humility, and altogether thinking about ourselves too much. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://legacybaptist.com
Thoughts on the #tradwife trend, the Allie Beth Stuckey controversy, and how Christians should navigate the battlefield of social media. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://legacybaptist.com
As the recent Super Bowl commercial reminded us, He gets us. And that should make our blood run cold. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. #hegetsus https://legacybaptist.com
Ever feel ready for the trials to just be over? A look at Romans 5 and the boasting that should characterize the Christian life. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://legacybaptist.com
Alistair Begg called the controversy around his recent statements a tempest in a teapot... but the statements themselves are like a crack in a dam. In a world gone mad we must fight to maintain basic Christian reflexes, or the consequences will be deadly. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://legacybaptist.com
Mental health is a tangled, controversial, and confusing topic in America today. In this episode, Gabriel seeks to build a basic Biblical framework to equip Christians to think through these issues. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://legacybaptist.com
Wives have a powerful ability to make- or break- their husbands. God designed them to be a multiplying force; here are some theological foundations and some practical tips for how that is supposed to work. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://legacybaptist.com
Our Heavenly Father calls us to ask, to seek, and to knock. Here are some thoughts on how we should do so, and some encouragement for the praying life. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://legacybaptist.com
Thoughts on a husband's leadership and the decision-making process in marriage. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://legacybaptist.com
A sermon on the root of our joy, at Christmastime and always. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://legacybaptist.com
Three practical considerations to prepare your heart for a joyous December 25th... or any other day of the year. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://legacybaptist.com
On winsomeness, decapitated idols, and the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://legacybaptist.com
The Christmas story can't be truly understood without meditating on the Gospel. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Legacy music sessions are rough studio sketches of songs that we are learning at Legacy Baptist Church in Coolidge, Arizona. This is the last one that will be posted on this channel; please subscribe to the Legacy Music channel on YouTube, if you would like to continue receiving this content! https://m.youtube.com/@legacybaptistchurch6996 ----- Music and lyrics by Gabriel Hudelson, copyright 2021. ----- Lyrics: 1- "Leave your flocks!" the angels cry,"For a dearer Lamb is nigh!But if you would see His faceYou must leave this place!"Still the call rings out on highThat first was heard in Bethle'm's sky;"Go and bow before the KingLeave behind all earthly things-You must leave your flocks!”2- “Yield your all,” the heavens declare,“You will find One better there!Hist’ry’s sages yearned to seeHim Who waits for thee!”Riches, wisdom, pedigreeBefore Him must bow the knee;Yield thy treasures by the trough,Find in Him more than enough;You must yield your all. 3- “Follow Me,” our Savior called;“Money and family- forsake it all,In My hands more shall you findThan you left behind.”Would you cling to what must dieOr turn to Christ and be satisfied?Come at once to BethlehemBow before Mount Calvary‘s LambYou must follow Christ. 4- Now the Christ your eyes have seenBy His blood your soul is cleanNow return to fish or fieldHappy harvests yieldTell what you have seen and heard Work in a world conquered by the WordWelcome to the world rebornBy the babe on Christmas mornWho’ll ne’er leave His flock
How do we keep Christ at the center of our holiday celebrations? Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
What are the different ways that we bear fruit for Christ? Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
In a world focused on personal satisfaction, the Christian household presents a fragrant and glorious alternative. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. Two great albums that extol the glory of the Christian home are "Hearth Songs" by Brian Sauve and "Counting Stars" by Andrew Peterson.
Legacy music sessions are rough studio sessions of new music being sent out for the congregation of Legacy Baptist Church to be able to learn and prepare for Sunday worship. Come join us! https://legacybaptist.com/ - subscribe here for future Legacy Music tracks: https://m.youtube.com/@legacybaptistchurch6996LYRICS:Psalm 149 (The Broken He Shall Beautify)Arranged by Gabriel Hudelson - Copyright 2023Praise Yahweh! Praise Yahweh!Sing to the Lord a new song!Among the saints lift your voice in praise!Israel be glad in your Maker!Ye sons of Zion rejoice- He reigns!CHORUS:Sing praises to His Name!In the dance His praise proclaim!Clap your hands and lift your voice!With lyre and tambourine rejoice!Oh, ye saints of God, lift a shout of praise!Praise Yahweh! Praise Yahweh!Yahweh delights in his peopleThe broken He shall beautify and saveYe righteous, glory, and triumph!Joy on your beds in the night with praise!CHORUSLet the high praise of Yahweh be in their mouthAnd a two-edged sword in their handTo pour out His vengeance on nations and onThe peoples His punishment sendTo bind up their kings and their nobles in ironThat the just decree would be doneOh this is an honor for all of God's saintsAn honor for His holy ones,Praise Yahweh! Praise Yahweh!Men: (Ladies:)Praise Yahweh! (Sing praises to His Name! In the dance His praise proclaim!)Praise Yahweh! (Clap your hands and lift your voice! With lyre and tambourine rejoice!)Praise Yahweh! (Sing praises to His Name! In the dance His praise proclaim!)Praise Yahweh! (Clap your hands and lift your voice! With lyre and tambourine rejoice!)Oh, ye saints of God, lift a shout of praise!Praise Yahweh!
Don't be consumed by the need to do "something great." Instead, rest in the knowledge that if you are walking in faithful obedience, God is doing something great in you. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
An pop song provides a striking example of the Gospel opportunities facing the American church in the collapsing west. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
God's design for sexuality is more than just rules- it is glory. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Biblical principles for understanding the conflict in the Middle East. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Hanging in there is important- but it is not enough. We have to turn the tide in the war on sin. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Our courage and joy must be rooted not in the size of the army but in its Captain. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
On Christian authenticity and putting on the new self. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
It is good to read the stories of the saints who have gone before. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
What does it mean when we say that there is power in the Name of Jesus? Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Do you want to be great in the Kingdom? How do we get there from here? Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Biblical principles to guide our media consumption. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Keeping an eternal perspective on our temporal conflicts. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
On dealing with the past before it messes with the future. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
The importance of evangelism, and a practical interaction with an atheistic social media post. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Taking on the twin sins of pride and sexual sin. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
We cannot simply condemn the darkness; we are called to turn on the lights. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Thoughts on calling, the differences of the sexes, and the power of motherhood. Mother's Day 2023. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Dancing is a parable of God's design for the sexes. The Christian view of manhood and womanhood is not simply a list of things that are "bad"- but a delightful portrait of beauty designed by God. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
What does the Bible tell us that the church should look like? Is regular attendance at a local fellowship necessary? What about "home church"? Here are 17 Biblical principles of the church. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Meditations on a Biblically balanced understanding of the authority of the patriarch. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Nowadays, the Proverbs 7 woman has moved online. We have to make war on the dragon of sexual temptation, and realize that it is a matter of life and death. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
On waging war on bad attitudes with the weapon of gratitude. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
We have to be careful which stories grab the affections of our children- and we have a great opportunity to feed them the best ones. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Transgenderism and Orthodox Judaism seem as opposite as can be- but they have a dangerous common thread. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
We are all people of faith. The question is: what is the object of our faith? Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
A collection of thoughts on topics ranging from faith and doubt to being a bond-servant of Christ to our need for a true understanding of our sin in the light of the cross. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
How do we as Christians honor God's design for the sexes in a sexually broken culture? Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
The Long Game, pt. 5. More thoughts on spouse hunting, and an examination of how to handle conflict as Christians. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Thoughts on the new book by Jinger Vuolo (née Duggar), reformation versus rebellion, and the challenges of finding a spouse. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
On the essential importance of keeping our weapons pointed in the right direction... and not at each other. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Taking the long game vision and applying it to our relationships. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
We serve a God Who plays the long game. We should play the long game too. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Thoughts on Gospel holiness and our propensities to pharisaism. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
A brief discussion of church membership, pastoral authority, and domineering patriarchs. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Thoughts from 1 Pet. 5 on Christian warfare and the new year. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
God calls us to be involved in a local church. That isn't something to take lightly. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Discipline trumps dreams. Thoughts for a new year, recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
On the dangers of internet combativeness and the need for personal discipleship in the local church. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Thoughts on mourning, masculinity, and the beauty of God's design for the sexes. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Lessons from the Magnificat for our prayer and praise. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Thoughts on having stability in our faith... and on common objections to Christmas. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Thoughts on the unstoppable leaven of the Gospel and the irresistible beauty of Christ in the midst of a dark and dying culture. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Thoughts from the book of John on yielding to the story that God is writing. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Thoughts on Trump's big announcement and the Christian understanding of political involvement. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Meditations on the inevitable defeat of the culture of death by the unstoppable joy and beauty of Jesus Christ.
On the need for a genuine- and simultaneous- pursuit of holiness and humility. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Are we following Christ to gain Christ- or to get a free lunch? Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Thoughts on faith and on the God Who is faithful, from Psalm 46 and John 4. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Biblical principles of counseling, conflict resolution, and arbitration. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Scripture calls Christians to unity… and this takes work. Here are some practical steps. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Don’t grow weary in doing good. Keep sowing abundantly; the harvest is coming. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Some thoughts from arguing with atheists on Facebook and some meditations on the book of Numbers. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
New wine, old wineskins, and our need for the Gospel to overcome our pharisaical tendencies. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Some thoughts on prayer, specifically under trials and temptations. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
What is Christian fruitfulness? And what does that have to do with feeling overwhelmed? Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
We must practice what we preach. But we must also preach what we practice. This was Jesus‘s example in Scripture. We also take a look at humble Christian courage, as over against worldly self-esteem and bravado. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Christian hearts, homes, and communities should be a fragrant invitation to the beauty of life in Christ. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Christians need to stop being embarrassed about the authority of Christ in every area of life, and to realize this is a battle not over whether there will be a God worshipped, but over which God we will worship.
Mary found a favor with God. But that did not mean an easy life. Are we yielding our lives to God, regardless of the cost - and do we have a proper understanding of what building the Kingdom of God means?
We cannot approach politics like secularists. There is only One Who can make a nation great. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
As Christians we are called to do more than just “make it through” the hard times. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Enter the battlefield of the memes and be ready to give a defense. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Brief thoughts on avoiding the extremes of legalism and apathy in the area of aesthetics. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
In the aftermath of the leaked Supreme Court draft decision on Roe v. Wade, the debate over abortion has been brought to the forefront. Here are some practical answers that will equip you to respond to common pro-abortion arguments thoughtfully, logically, and most importantly, Biblically.
Do we really believe that? Some thoughts on weaponizing Psalm 127 against our anxieties. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Some principles of discernment for confusing times. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
An examination of Jesus’ gospel presentation to the rich young ruler, and how that should affect our anxiety. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
There is no virtual replacement for the local church. We need brothers and sisters who know us and pastors who watch over us. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
We should have goals… but they should be responsive and reliant goals. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Thoughts on Doug Wilson, the Vice article, the court of public opinion, and the first to plead his case. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Thoughts on defending the faith and attacking the doubts. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
The children of Israel forsook God when they blended worship of the true God with idolatry. The American church is doing the same. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
The New Testament epistles make clear that justification is by faith alone. But do we see this in the teachings of Jesus? Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
The pages and pages of specific instruction on how to build the tabernacle given by God in the book of Exodus may seem dry and irrelevant to us. But there are deeper messages to be found. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
To worship Christ properly we must see Him for Who He truly is. To love Him properly we must see ourselves for who we truly are. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church, 3/21/21
Jesus is more than just a good example of ideal humanity. He is preeminent- and He must be preeminent in our hearts.
A discussion of the Lord’s Supper and Jesus as our Passover Lamb. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
The shepherds encountered Jesus and then they went back to the pastures. As we face the new year and get back into the daily grind, how should the truths of Christmas carry over into 2021?
God is the One Who gives favor in the eyes of others and success in our endeavors. Take a look at the story of Joseph and set aside your fears of failure, of being “stuck” in life, and of the opinions of others. We are called to live wholeheartedly and faithfully for the approval of God, resting in the knowledge that in Christ we are already accepted, and that the providence of our loving Father is working all things for His perfect will.
How should Christians respond to the death of a prominent opponent of the Christian worldview?
https://wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog - Courage and compromise, the mercy of God, and the responsibility of the patriarch
https://wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog - On masculinity in the church, and the ever-present danger of pendulum theology.
In all the hullabaloo of current events, it’s easy take our eyes off of the Prize. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. http://wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog
Why do we fear death? And what does that have to do with Coronapanic and police brutality and evolution? http://wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog
Feeling frustrated by the steady stream of terrible news? Wish you could do something? You can. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. http://wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog
Hydroxychloroquine, frontline doctors, and why it is so important that we pay attention to this kerfuffle. - http://wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog
As America crumbles around us, who is to blame? It is easy to condemn the world for its worldliness, but judgment starts in the house of God. http://wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog
What does the Bible say about our political responsibilities? Today we go deep in a thorough examination of Biblical principles for Christian civic involvement. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog
The wicked will fade quickly like the grass... but when you’re another blade of grass in the same lawn, that can seem to take an awful long time. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog
https://wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog - A Biblical examination of the crucial distinction between bad and criminal.
Black lives don’t matter to Black Lives Matter; Karl Marx’s atonement is directly opposed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ; and a rabbit trail on masks. https://wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog
There are many scary things happening in our world today, but in Christ we have a Refuge unshakeable. How do Christians process the events of a world under judgment? Here are some guiding principles from God’s Word. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
Why draw the line in the sand now as opposed to later? What does the Bible have to say about civil disobedience? And is Coronavirus really a threat? - View the blog: https://wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog - On the CDC’s vacillation: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/06/04/public-health-protests-301534
It’s time for some sort of push-back against the mandatory masking of America; today, we take on two of the common objections to doing so.
Where has Christian discernment gone? And what are we to do about it? Could it be that we spend too much time condemning the world and not enough time delighting in Christ?
You don’t have to be a science major to effectively defend six-day creationism. This talk will give you some quick shot responses the next time you run into your atheist buddy- or your Christian buddy who thinks that Genesis and Darwin are compatible.
“God hates gays.” “God loves everyone.” From angry fundamentalists to mushy-gushy liberals, our culture has no lack of opinion on God’s love. But what does the Bible say? 1/12/20
Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church, 1/5/20, with additional comments from Pastor Rob Hudelson
Can you be pro-life and pro-death penalty? How should Christians think about this important criminal justice issue? Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
An exposition of a familiar passage in Philippians chapter 4, giving a practical battle plan in the fight for joy. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.
How should Christians interact with the political sphere? What does the Bible say about the 2nd Amendment? And what’s the right way to respond to Wal-Mart’s recent request to refrain from open carrying firearms in their stores?
The female action hero trope is becoming more and more common in the culture. Is this a part of the sexual revolution? Should Christians be OK with it? And what alternative should the Church present to the world?
Some general thoughts on the recent apostasy of “purity culture” leader Joshua Harris and on how and when Christians should apologize for their teachings.