Voice of Reason Radio: Recent Episodes
Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story
In this audio blog episode, we explore the unique position of the Christian as a dual citizen of Heaven and Earth.
In this audio blog episode, we discuss the two assassination attempts on former President Trump and how Christians should examine not only the events themselves but our own sinfulness in this life.
Welcome to a special VOR episode. We want to let you all know why we have been absent, what is happening in our lives, and what this all means for the future of the podcast. Thank you all for your support, we could not have made it this far without you.
This week, we look back at Chris and Rich's discussion on biblical marriage roles in the context of Ephesians 5: 22-33. Husbands and wives are called to certain roles which are defined by their own submission to Christ.
Show Links:
Submission and Love - Biblical Marriage Defined
AiG Article - Inferior or Equal
This week, Chris addresses the recent decision by the United Methodist Church to overturn the prohibition on ordained actively homosexual persons and why this matters to the church at large.
Show Links:
Christianity Today Article
This week, Chris discusses Scripture's constraints on the manner and content of our speech according to James 3 and 1 Peter 3.
Show Links:
Article: Does Our Speech Matter (X/Twitter Version)
Article: Does Our Speech Matter (STTK Version)
With the backdrop of Mark Driscoll and James River Church in view, Chris takes this episode to challenge Christians to understand that what and how we preach about Christ matters.
Show Links:
Justin Peters' Episode on Mark Driscoll
This week week look back at a crossover of epic proportions as Chris Huff and Drew Von Nieda of the Matter of Theology Podcast joined Chris and Rich to take part in a round table discussion of the danger of pragmatism in the church and the rotten fruit it has produced in our world today.
This week, Chris discusses a recent social media claim that the upcoming solar eclipse is a prophetic revelation connected to Jesus, Jonah, and Noah. Such misuse of prophecy not only dishonors God and His word, it also causes confusion and fear among professing Christians.
This week, Gene Clyatt of Squirrel Chatter joins Chris to discuss what are the characteristics of a biblical church and why Christians should be concerned about it.
Show Link:
Squirrel Chatter Podcast
This week, Chris walks through 1 Corinthians 15:12-28 as he discusses how the resurrection of Christ is the lynchpin of the gospel, without which, Christians have no hope.
This week, Chris discusses how Christians should model their speech with others after Ephesians 4:29-32 in our interactions with others.
Show Links:
Blog Article on X - Corrupting Speech
Blog Article on STTK
This week, Chris and Rich discuss if and when Christians can attend certain gatherings as well as what our motivations should be in doing so.
Show Link:
Rich Street Preaching
This week, Chris looks at two topics, the upcoming election and a recent statement by Alistair Begg, to encourage Christians to think biblically through difficult issues.
Let's look back to 2018 when Chris and Rich discussed an article written by John MacArthur about social justice. They talked about the issues and pitfalls Christians would find themselves in for weeks to come concerning that issue.
Show Links:
Grace To You: Social Injustice and the Gospel
Striving for Eternity Podcast
This week, Chris highlights recent concerning behavior within conservative politics and asks Christians to look to Scripture first when evaluating our political associations.
Show Link:
YouTube Version
With Christmas upon us, we revisit our discussion of the incarnation of Christ, His sinless life, His sacrificial death, and the all-important topic of the resurrection. Christmas is meaningless without the resurrection, as there would be no forgiveness for sins.
Show Link:
Christian Podcast Community
This week we share a crossover event when Chris joined Conversations With a Calvinist to discuss the question, "Is Christmas Pagan?"
Show Link:
Conversations With a Calvinist YouTube Episode
This week, Chris and Rich discuss a listener question: Is there ever a prayer that is too small to bring before God?
Show Links:
Theology Throwdown - Christmas Traditions
Monergism - A Treatise on Prayer
Voice of Reason Radio on YouTube
This week, we share the audio of our recent Voice of Reason Radio Video Edition. We discuss the necessity of Christians to abide by Scripture’s command to bridle our tongues even as we engage the vile evil in our culture today.
Show Link:
YouTube Edition
This week, Chris and Rich discuss Paul's admonition to the Philippian church to make their prayers to God with thanksgiving. How can Christians be thankful to God in all the trials and tribulations of life?
Show Links:
Spurgeon Sermon
Got Questions - What does the Bible say about ingratitude/unthankfulness?
Voice of Reason Radio on YouTube
Returning from their extended hiatus, this week the guys discuss Chris' recent retirement from law enforcement and how his faith impacted his service in that field.
This is a Special Edition episode for all our listeners. This week, Chris joined Keith Foskey on "Conversations with a Calvinist" for his episode: "G3 Review by 2 Nerds Who Didn't Go!" The video version of this conversation can be found at the link below. Please enjoy and share this episode.
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G3 Review by 2 Nerds Who Didn't Go!
This week we look back at when Chris and Rich discussed the issue of food hoarding and prepping. While often associated with the Mormon church, many people, including Christians, store up mass quantities of food and water in preparation for times of difficulty. Is this a biblical precept? How should Christians view it?
Show Link:
Ultimate Survival Space article
This week, Chris discusses the conservative argument that we cannot address hypocritical or sinful behavior on the part of our political allies because the need for victory outweighs the need to hold them accountable. Should Christians practice this ideology?
This week we look back at when Chris and Rich walked through 1 Peter to encourage Christians to live righteously in a time of tribulation and persecution. Walking in holiness is a living testimony to the excellencies of our Savior.
This week, Chris takes on some listener questions regarding possible discord within the LGBT socio-political realm and "Generative AI." He also encourages Christians to focus their motivations on glorifying Christ while being His humble servants in this world.
This week, we revisit Chris and Rich taking on the ever-present argument that Christians need to be winsome and nuanced on social issues lest we offend the lost. Is this biblically true or are the pitfalls Christians need to be aware of?
Show Links:
Just Thinking - A Nuanced Gospel
Martyn Lloyd-Jones - Man and Sin
Martyn Lloyd-Jones - Ungodliness
James R. Wood - How I Evolved on Tim Keller
James R. Wood - This Article is Not About Tim Keller
David French - A Critique of Tim Keller Reveals the Moral Devolution of the New Christian Right
Jeff Wright - He Holds Them in Derision: Godly Mockery
This week, Chris and Rich discuss Paul's letter to Colossae where he states he rejoiced in his suffering. How can Christians view suffering as a blessing from God and find joy in the trial?
Show Link:
Desiring God - What is the Secret of Joy in Suffering?
This week, we revisit Chris and Rich's discussion that when Christ came into the world, He came among the lowest of society. There is no barrier to any rank or social status to have access to God if they come in the manner He has prescribed.
Show Links:
A.W. Pink - Access to God
Cessationist Conference
In a solo episode this week, Chris discusses three mini topics covering sexual immorality, fighting on social media, and humility in serving Christ, which all point to a single issue - we should always seek to live our lives in a way that honors and glorifies Christ.
This week, Chris and Rich have a little fun discussing the topic of "high strangeness," a popular term for stories of mysterious animals, UFOs, ghosts, and more. While demonstrating how much that is reported is the product of misidentification, hoax, or natural causes, and some things defy explanation, they encourage Christians to not take their eyes off of Scripture when confronted with these matters.
Show Links:
GTY - Demons and Magic
Crossway - Why We Should Not Fear Satan and Demons
Bigfoot, Ghosts, UFOs and Satan
Find Forgiveness in Christ
The following is an audio reading of the article "Humility in Exalting Christ" which can be found at: https://www.slavetotheking.com/2023/07/05/humility-in-exalting-christ/.
This week we look back at Chris and Rich's discussion on primary and secondary issues of Scripture. Does a doctrine being designated "secondary" mean it is irrelevant or should not be debated?
Show Links:
G3 Article - The Doctrine of Sympathy
STTK - On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and "Secondary Issues."
Blue Letter Bible - The Writings of Paul
Christianity.Com - Paul's Letters
CARM - Doctrine Table
Ligonier - What is Sound Doctrine?
TGC - When Should Doctrine Divide?
Find Forgiveness in Christ
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This week, with the backdrop of a controversial sermon at the SBC Annual Meeting, Chris and Rich discuss what it means to have biblical unity and ask if it is always bad for there to be division.
Show Links:
VOR Episode - The Debate Over Secondary Issues in Scripture
Video - SBC Convention Sermon Reaction and Review
Got Questions - What does the Bible say about division?
Got Questions - What is the cause of church splits?
Ligonier - The Cost of Compromise
This week, Chris and Rich address a number of posts made by former Saddleback Church Pastor Rick Warren on the eve of the SBC Annual meeting. Warren's efforts to influence the Meeting are quite evident as he attempts to manipulate SBC members with posts intended to inflame passionate emotions. Christians need to be discerning of such tactics.
Show Links:
Rick Warren's Open Letter
TGC - Confessions of Faith and the Baptist Tradition
VOR - Rick Warren's View of Scripture and the Ordination of Women Pastors
VOR - I Don't Support a Theology That...
VOR - I Can't Support a Theology That...Pt. 2
This week, Chris Huff of Matter of Theology joins Chris as they talk about the love of God from Ephesians 2 and 3.
This week, as we prepare to enter "Pride Month" in America, there are those who declare it is more important to be loving than theological. However, when we rightly understand Scripture, we recognize there is no biblical love in pride.
Show Links:
Got Questions - Love Your Neighbor
Got Questions - Phileo Love
Got Questions - Friendship With the World is Enmity With God
This week, Chris and Rich discuss biblical marriage roles in the context of Ephesians 5: 22-33. Husbands and wives are called to certain roles which are defined by their own submission to Christ.
Show Links:
Submission and Love - Biblical Marriage Defined
AiG Article - Inferior or Equal
This week, Rich and Chris talk about how Christians should approach having debates and discussions with their brethren over important topics. While we can certainly engage in passionate discussions, we should always seek to avoid unnecessary divisiveness and look to build one another up in a spirit of humility, compassion, and kindness.
Show Links:
A Christian Directory, Vol. 4 - Richard Baxter
Got Questions - Why are Christians always arguing?
Got Questions - What does it mean that believers are to be salt and light?
This week, Chris and Rich celebrate God's grace in allowing this podcast to be on the air for 7 years. May this episode bless and entertain you all.
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VOR's Very First Episode
This week we look back at when Chris Huff of Matter of Theology joined VOR. Following the SBC Annual Meeting, we discuss the drift of the denomination, the actions of its leaders, and ask the question: is it time for churches to leave the SBC?
Show Links:
Donate to "Cessationist" Movie Project
STTK Article: On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and "Secondary Issues."
Megan Basham Article: Southern Baptists' #MeToo Moment
Tennessean New Site: Live Updates of Annual Meeting
Dustin Benge Twitter Thread: What is a Pastor?
Rick Warren "Love Letter" to SBC - Video
This week, Chris and Rich discuss the matter of professing Christians who claim to hold to the core tenets of the faith while their practice is at odds with clear biblical teaching.
Show Links:
Article - Saying the Right Things Doesn't Necessarily Prove Genuine Christianity
Article - What is Orthopraxy/Orthopraxis?
VOR Episode - The Debate Over Secondary Issues in Scripture
This week, Andrew Rappaport joins Chris as they discuss the recent mass shooting in Nashville, Tennessee and the growth of culturally acceptable violence against certain groups in the nation.
Show Links:
STTK Article - Audrey Hale and Culturally Acceptable Violence
Recently Rick Warren has discussed the scriptures which led him to believe it is permissible for women to preach and teach men. Chris and Rich examine the scriptures to see whether these claims are true.
Show Links:
Rick Warren Video Clip
Christianity Today Article
"I Don't Support a Theology That..."
"I Can't Support a Theology That...Pt. 2"
VOR YouTube Channel
This week, Andy Olson of Echo Zoe Radio and Chris come together to discuss the wickedness of sin and how it demonstrates our desperate need for the gospel of Jesus Christ. We ask you prayerfully consider sharing this episode with those in your life who may need to hear this important message.
On this Rewind episode from last year, Chris and Rich discuss why and how Christians can engage in the current culture wars. All our efforts should be for the glorification of God and the proclamation of the gospel.
Show Links:
Chris' Twitter Post
MacArthur - The Christian's Response in a Pagan Society, Pt. 1
MacArthur - The Christian's Response in a Pagan Society, Pt. 2
MacArthur - The Christian and Government
MacArthur - The Christian's Responsibility to Government, Pt. 1
MacArthur Letter to Gavin Newsom
MLJ Sermon on Romans 13: 1-7
John Calvin Commentary on Romans 13: 5-7
Got Questions? - Why Did Jesus Warn Against Saying the Word Raca?
This week, Chris discusses a recent video debate put out by The Gospel Coalition wherein Jen Wilkin made an argument that Christians should consider placing their children in public schools. However, she also tied this argument to the idea that public school involvement is a form of the command to love one's neighbor. Does such an argument have biblical merit?
Show Links:
TGC Public School Video
Truth Be Known - True Marks of Revival
This week, Chris and Rich discuss the modern evangelical embrace of emotionalism in events such as the Asbury Revival and TV shows like The Chosen. Similar to progressivist teaching, which denies the sufficiency of Scripture as God's Word, emotionalism can undermine the Bible by declaring we need something more.
Show Links:
Squirrel Chatter Episode on Asbury
Denny Burk - Some Thoughts on the Asbury Revival
Ebook - The Almost Christian Discovered
Find Forgiveness in Christ
This week, Chris and Rich discuss the fruit of the Spirit which is the evidence of Christ's work of salvation in a believer's life.
Show Links:
Spurgeon - The First Fruit of the Spirit
Christian Podcast Community
Apologetics Live Episode
Find Forgiveness in Christ
In response to a recent video where Andy Stanley of North Point Community Church affirms gay Christians in the church, Chris and Rich discuss the video and the biblical understanding of what makes someone a Christian.
Show Links:
Rich's Interview on A Word Fitly Spoken
Article - Such Were Some of You
Andy Stanley Video
Ryan Visconti Twitter Thread
Matter of Theology - Affirmation or Repentance
Dividing Line Episode Regarding Andy Stanley
VOR Episode - Has "Page CXVI" Abandoned the Faith?
This week, Chris and Rich discuss how the manipulation of language in culture today is being used to trap Christians into an approved narrative. Christians must be consumed with the desire to know how God defines terms, concepts, and ideas. We must never give way to culture and adulterate the truth.
Show Links:
Matter of Theology Episode - The Bible Says...
Dividing Line Episode - The Insufficiency of Scripture by Andy Stanley
This week, Chris goes solo and discusses the growing use of the term "fake Christian" by those who oppose biblical truth. Born out of a combination of worldly desires and pragmatism in the professing church, many today feel emboldened to claim they are the standard of true religious expression while simultaneously declaring biblical Christianity to be hate-filled. How should Christians respond to this new assault?
As Rich fights the creeping crud this week, we invite you to listen to our discussion from 2018 when we talked about a golden calf of the Christian church in our age, inviting people to church to hear the gospel. We discuss this methodology and whether it should be a practice in the church.
Rich and Chris spend New Year's Eve discussing various issues in the last year to include Christian Nationalism, pragmatism, LGBTQ+ compromise in the church, Amy Grant, Rick Warren, and more. They also discuss what they hope to see and do in the year to come.
Show Links:
Ligonier State of Theology
VOR on YouTube
Ideological Subversion Video
Find Forgiveness in Christ
This week, Chris and Rich continue their discussion of the roles of men and women in the church, the qualifications of a pastor, and the history of Ephesus where Timothy was preaching when Paul wrote his epistle.
Show Links:
Pliny H. N. v. 29, as quoted in “Ephesus,” The Latin Library
John W. Cowart. “Ephesus: A Wonder of the World.”
http://legalhistorysources.com/ChurchHistory220/LectureOne/MagnaMater.htm
https://www.gotquestions.org/braided-hair.html
https://biblearchaeologyreport.com/2019/08/17/three-things-in-ephesus-timothy-likely-saw/
https://www.worldhistory.org/ephesos/
https://www.monergism.com/topics/gender-issues/women-office-bearers
https://www.gotquestions.org/mystery-religions.html
This week, in response to a post by Dr. Beth Allison Barr on Twitter, Chris and Rich discuss what the Bible instructs concerning the roles of women and men in the church. Does Scripture speak specifically to these roles and what about examples of godly women in history as shown in Scripture?
Show Link:
Michelle Lesley article - Rock Your Role
Professing Christians who support homosexual agendas often claim Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed because of inhospitality or rape. This week, Chris and Rich discuss this claim and what the Bible declares on the subject.
Show Links:
MLJ Sermon - Moral Perversion
AiG - Sodom and Gomorrah: What Was the Primary Sin?
Got Questions - What Does the Bible Say About Gay Marriage?
Got Question - What is Sexual Immorality?
Lyndon Unger - Sodomy and Understanding Genesis 19
Find Forgiveness in Christ
With the backdrop of the US Senate's vote on the "Respect for Marriage" act, Chris and Rich discuss that marriage is God's institution, not the world's. Only He can determine what is a marriage and Christians ought not to be trapped into accepting a worldly definition.
Show Links:
STTK Article - It's Not About Pluralism, It's About Worldviews
Axios.com Article on Colorado Shooting
It's Rewind Time. Join Andrew Rappaport of Striving for Eternity and Chris when they discussed how Christians need to consider what is the source of their authority when they engage in conservative politics. Are the end goals of political activism more important than God's Word and what compromises do we make when we ally ourselves with secular conservatives?
Show Notes:
Dave Rubin Twitter Post
Glenn Beck/Dave Rubin Video Clip
Andrew Rappaport - Political Activism: A Christian's Role
What was the primary false gospel which Paul fought against and so many sought his death over? Rich and Chris discuss one verse from the Word of God which declares a truth contrary to what the world loves and embraces.
Show Links:
Got Questions: Why is salvation by works the predominantly held viewpoint?
Got Questions: How can salvation be not of works when faith is required?
MLJ Sermon: By Grace Through Faith
GTY Blog: Faith is a Gift
J.C. Ryle: Only One Way of Salvation
This week, Chris and Rich discuss the question, "If God is real then why do bad things happen?" Many people ask this question loaded with presuppositions, chief among them the idea that we deserve something good from God. Christians should be prepared to respond to those presuppositions biblically.
Show Links:
STTK Article: If God is Real, Why is Your Life So Hard?
Voddie Baucham Video: If God is So Powerful and So Good, Why Do Bad Things Happen?
John MacArthur: Why Does God Allow So Much Suffering?
Find Forgiveness in Christ
As Reformation Day nears, take time to listen to this episode from earlier this year when Chris and Rich discussed how professing evangelicals who engage in deconstructionism see themselves as practicing the principles of The Reformation. Is this comparison warranted or should Christians be on guard against destructive false teachings?
Show Links:
STTK Article - Deconstruction is Not Reformation
Just Thinking Episode #117 - Evangelical Deconstructionism
Got Questions - What is Deconstruction?
Desiring God - What Does "Deconstruction" Even Mean?
Find Forgiveness in Christ
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This week, Chris and Rich discuss that when Christ came into the world, He came among the lowest of society. There is no barrier to any rank or social status to have access to God if they come in the manner He has prescribed.
Show Links:
A.W. Pink - Access to God
Cessationist Conference
This week, Chris and Rich discuss why and how Christians can engage in the current culture wars. All our efforts should be for the glorification of God and the proclamation of the gospel.
Show Links:
Chris' Twitter Post
MacArthur - The Christian's Response in a Pagan Society, Pt. 1
MacArthur - The Christian's Response in a Pagan Society, Pt. 2
MacArthur - The Christian and Government
MacArthur - The Christian's Responsibility to Government, Pt. 1
MacArthur Letter to Gavin Newsom
MLJ Sermon on Romans 13: 1-7
John Calvin Commentary on Romans 13: 5-7
Got Questions? - Why Did Jesus Warn Against Saying the Word Raca?
We often hear people use this phrase but what does it really mean? Why do some professing Christians accuse others of limiting God? How is God put in a box? We look into the biblical implications of this statement.
Show Links:
NoCo Radio - Don't Put God in a Box!
Tim Challies - Putting God in a Box - Doctrine
CrossExamined.org - Yes, We Do Need to Put God in a Box
The Domain for Truth - You're Putting God in a Box
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This week, Chris and Rich dive into the book of Jude and urge Christians to earnestly contend for the faith within the church.
Show Links:
Got Questions - What does it mean to contend for the faith?
GTY - How to Contend for the Faith?
Desiring God - Contend for the Faith
MLJ - The Unchangeable Message
Bible Hub - Jude 1:3 Commentaries
After an extended break, Rich and Chris are back behind the mics! And this week, they discuss how the Hyper-Dispensationalist view of Scripture inserts a false and harmful view of the gospel and the church into the book of Acts.
Show Links:
Covenant Theology vs. Dispensationalism
Hyperdispensationalism and the Authority of Christ (Bob Dewaay)
Theopedia: Hyper-dispensationalism
Theopedia: E. W. Bullinger
Ultradispensationalism
Got Questions: What is mid-Acts dispensationalism?
Looking back to last year when Chris and Rich discussed how the Christian can and will face suffering in this life. God calls us to submissive obedience through which He makes us more like Christ and glorifies His name.
Let's look at a year ago when Chris tackled a potpourri of mini topics, speaking on issues of wicked leaders in our nation, evangelical elites who have suddenly gone silent, and finding joy in our trials.
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VOR Episode: The Big Eva Compromise of the 2020 Election
This week, we look back at when Chris and Rich responded to objections raised to Chris' article "Should We Platform Survivors to End Abuse in The Church?" Some readers questioned if the article sought to silence victims, if the Bible was truly the best source to treat trauma, and who is the church platforming? Chris and Rich seek to answer the objections biblically and with grace in a topic that can often be controversial.
Show Links:
Truth Be Known Episode: The Problem With Platforming Abuse Victims
Hearts for the Lost Podcast
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It's Rewind Time! In this episode, Chris and Rich discussed one Millenial teen's call for the Church to become a safe space for alternate forms of worship.
Show Link:
USA Today Article
This week, Chris and Rich discuss the passing of Beni Johnson of Bethel Church in Redding, California. In this episode, we discuss our concern over the nature of Bethel's theology of healing, how God uses tragedy to bring people to salvation, and that it is our prayer that this time causes deep reflection on God's true gospel which brings repentance and faith.
Show links:
Christian Post Article
The Messed Up Church - Video
The Theology of Sickness and Healing - Bethel Video
Bethel - Core Values
Ten Reasons Why You Should Run Away From Bethel Redding
What is Bethel Church, Redding, CA?
Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon - Glorious Gospel; Glorious God
Find Forgiveness in Christ
This week, we look back at when Rich and Chris discussed what is the church and who is it for? One of the golden calves of the Christian church in our age is inviting people to church to hear the gospel. We discussed this methodology and whether it should be a practice in the church.
This week, Chris and Rich discuss how professing evangelicals who engage in deconstructionism see themselves as practicing the principles of the Reformation. Is this comparison warranted or should Christians be on guard against destructive false teachings?
Show Links:
STTK Article - Deconstruction is Not Reformation
Just Thinking Episode #117 - Evangelical Deconstructionism
Got Questions - What is Deconstruction?
Desiring God - What Does "Deconstruction" Even Mean?
Find Forgiveness in Christ
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This week, Chris and Rich discuss primary and secondary issues of Scripture. Does a doctrine being designated "secondary" mean it is irrelevant or should not be debated?
Show Links:
G3 Article - The Doctrine of Sympathy
STTK - On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and "Secondary Issues."
Blue Letter Bible - The Writings of Paul
Christianity.Com - Paul's Letters
CARM - Doctrine Table
Ligonier - What is Sound Doctrine?
TGC - When Should Doctrine Divide?
Find Forgiveness in Christ
Support Voice of Reason Radio
This week, following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Chris and Rich address certain evangelical arguments about how to best end abortion. Some are arguing that Christians must cede authority to the government to provide for the needs of mothers, but is this biblical?
Show Links:
VOR Episode - Whole Life Means Woke Life for Abortion
STTK Article - Is Roe the End?
STTK Article - Elitists Lecturing the Church About Abortion
Abort 73 Article - US Abortion Statistics
NY Times - Who Gets Abortions in America?
Karen Swallow Prior - I Prayed and Protested to End Roe. What Comes Next?
David French - The Pro-Life Movement's Work is Just Beginning
This week, Chris Huff of Matter of Theology joins VOR. Following the SBC Annual Meeting, we discuss the drift of the denomination, the actions of its leaders, and ask the question: is it time for churches to leave the SBC?
Show Links:
Donate to "Cessationist" Movie Project
STTK Article: On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and "Secondary Issues."
Megan Basham Article: Southern Baptists' #MeToo Moment
Tennessean New Site: Live Updates of Annual Meeting
Dustin Benge Twitter Thread: What is a Pastor?
Rick Warren "Love Letter" to SBC - Video
This week, Chris joins Andy Olson on the Echo Zoe Radio program for Discussion Cornucopia 2022. They talk about three different, but related topics from the Christian response to tragedy, being Salt and Light in the world, and the nature of our rights as Christians.
Show Link:
Echo Zoe Ministries
Find Forgiveness in Christ
One year ago, Chris and Rich addressed when professed Christian singer Latifah Alattas of "Page CXVI" publicly announced her affirmation of the LGBT community. They discussed the public statement she released on Facebook and biblically respond to her hermeneutic of "love."
Show Links:
Page CXVI Facebook Statement
"Sheologians" Article
Ligonier Article - True Love
This week, Chris elaborates on his recent post about "common-sense gun control" laws. Chris and Rich also discuss the Christian response to these issues and why Christians own firearms.
Show Links:
GTY Sermon - Answering Tough Questions About the Christian and Government
John Piper - Should Christians Be Encouraged to Arm Themselves?
Tim Challies - How Should Christians Use Guns?
Got Questions - How Should a Christian View Gun Control?
Understanding America's Rifle
NRA - Assault Weapons
Find Forgiveness in Christ
This week Chris and Rich take on the ever-present argument that Christians need to be winsome and nuanced on social issues lest we offend the lost. Is this biblically true or are the pitfalls Christians need to be aware of?
Show Links:
Just Thinking - A Nuanced Gospel
Martyn Lloyd-Jones - Man and Sin
Martyn Lloyd-Jones - Ungodliness
James R. Wood - How I Evolved on Tim Keller
James R. Wood - This Article is Not About Tim Keller
David French - A Critique of Tim Keller Reveals the Moral Devolution of the New Christian Right
Jeff Wright - He Holds Them in Derision: Godly Mockery
With the SCOTUS leak indicating the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade, Chris and Rich discuss the tepid response from evangelical elites.
Show Links:
Article: Overturning Roe v. Wade inches us back toward the arc of justice
Article: The Roe Leak Spotlights America’s Crisis of Credibility
Free Grace Broadcaster: Evangelism
180 Movie
The Big Eva Compromise of the 2020 Election
Whole Life Means Woke Life for Abortion
Putting Abortion Ahead of the Gospel
Find Forgiveness in Christ
In a podcast crossover event, Michelle Lesley and Amy Spreeman of "A Word Fitly Spoken" join Rich and Chris to discuss women's roles in the church. What does Scripture command women to do in training up younger ladies in the Church? And are there prohibitions to the means by which they teach?
Show Links:
A Word Fitly Spoken
Bible.Org - Titus 2
This week, Chris and Rich discuss a hit-piece article published by Baptist News Global against Texas pastor Tom Buck. Christians must be aware that even just "reporting the facts" can be manipulated to lead readers to predetermined conclusions. It is the Christian's duty to ask questions about what is being said and what is being excluded.
Show Links:
A Story of Restorative Grace - Jennifer Buck
Tom and Jennifer Buck's Story - Video
First Baptist Church Lindale Elders' Statement
Servants and Heralds - Timeline of Events Article
Baptist News Global Article
Janet Mefferd - David Bumgardner Screenshot
Janet Mefferd - Journalism Questions Thread
The Spurgeon Library - A Divided Heart
As we approach Easter, Chris and Rich, taking passages of writings from Charles Spurgeon and J.C. Ryle, encourage Christians to count the cost as we call people to follow Christ.
Show Links:
Spurgeon Sermon 3094
Spurgeon Sermon 1167
JC. Ryle "Holiness" Passage
Chapel Library
In response to a recent post by David French on Twitter, Chris and Rich discuss whether it is appropriate for Christians to call those who want unfettered access to children to teach them LGBTQIA curriculum "groomers."
Show Links:
TheoBros Podcast
David French Twitter Post
This week, Chris and Rich ask the question, "What is a woman?" in light of the recent dust-up at the Supreme Court confirmation hearing of Judge Kentaji Brown Jackson. God is sovereign over all creation, including what makes us male and female.
Show Link:
Denny Burk article
This week, Andrew Rappaport of Striving for Eternity joins Chris to discuss how Christians need to consider what is the source of their authority when they engage in conservative politics. Are the end goals of political activism more important than God's Word and what compromises do we make when we ally ourselves with secular conservatives?
Show Notes:
Dave Rubin Twitter Post
Glenn Beck/Dave Rubin Video Clip
Andrew Rappaport - Political Activism: A Christian's Role
This week, Chris is joined by Chris Huff of the Matter of Theology podcast. They break down the Shepherds' Conference 2022 and discuss the sermons and training that occurred with 3500 men of God, from around the world, over 3 days at Grace Community Church.
This week, Rich and Chris continue their discussion of the compromises BigEva makes with the world. Ecumenical partnerships with false religions and ideologies for worldly gain must be avoided in the Christian walk. No social or political gain is worth corrupting the purity of the gospel.
It's a Rewind episode as we look at when Chris and Rich discussed statements by well-known evangelicals such as J. D. Greear and Beth Moore which indicate a move to redefine what makes a church biblical.
Show Link:
Dwight McKissic Article
This week, Chris and Rich look at recent examples of unbiblical attitudes and practices (as evidenced by persons such as Ed Stetzer, Beth Moore, Russell Moore, David French, and others) which demonstrate the "BigEva" machine is not an institution ordained by God. Christians must return to submitting to the one entity and institution ordained by Christ Himself, the local church.
Show Links:
Megan Basham Article
Erick Erickson Article
TGC Posting of Erickson Article
Beth Moore Tweet
This week, building off a writing from J.C. Ryle, Chris and Rich discuss the love of God which brings great comfort in the life of a believer.
Show Links:
J.C. Ryle - Mark 14 Commentary
John MacArthur - The Glory of Christian Suffering
This week we rewind to when Chris took on an NPR article that asserts white supremacy finds its roots in American Christianity.
Show Links:
Article:
NPR Article
Samuel Sey Book Review
"Open Hearts in a Closed World" Facebook Link
Christian Podcast Community
This week, Chris and Rich talk about God's use of suffering in the sanctification in the Christian's life and how it is His good and perfect gift in conforming us to Christ.
Show Links:
Book - Rejoice and Tremble
Book - Why Does it Have to Hurt?
In the first episode of 2022, Chris and Rich discuss the topics of the past year, what they want to talk about in the coming year, and why the doctrines of justification and sanctification will matter in those programs.
Show Links:
CARM Article
Community Bible Church Sanctification Sermons
Sanctification - Pt. 1
Sanctification - Pt. 2
Sanctification - Pt. 3
Sanctification - Pt. 4
Sanctification - Pt. 5
Sanctification - Pt. 6
Sanctification - Pt. 7
Sanctification - Pt. 8
Let's take a trip back to 2016 when Chris and Rich interviewed Pastor Nate Pickowiz about his book, "Reviving New England." Pastor Nate reveals to the church that the key to reviving the land of which once birthed revival in America, and even in the nation itself, lies in the faithful preaching and exposition of Scripture. In a time of spiritual deadness, life comes only by the Word of God.
Looking back at last year when Chris and Rich discussed the incarnation of Christ, His sinless life, His sacrificial death, and the all-important topic of the resurrection. Christmas is meaningless without the resurrection, as there would be no forgiveness for sins.
Christian Podcast Community
This week, Chris and Rich discuss the recent Christmas service by First Baptist Dallas and former President Trump’s address from the pulpit. They also discuss the purpose of the church, why we should attend church, and the twisting of the gospel.
Show Links:
MacArthur Sermon - The Making Disciples of All Nations, Pt. 1
MacArthur Sermon - Your Responsibility to the Church, Pt. 1
MacArthur Sermon - Why Should I Attend Church?
J. C. Ryle - The True Church
Spurgeon - The Church as She Should Be
First Baptist Dallas - Trump's Appearance at 31-minute mark
This week, Chris and Rich respond to objections raised to Chris' article "Should We Platform Survivors to End Abuse in The Church?" Some readers questioned if the article sought to silence victims, if the Bible was truly the best source to treat trauma, and who is the church platforming? Chris and Rich seek to answer the objections biblically and with grace in a topic that can often be controversial.
Show Links:
Truth Be Known Episode: The Problem With Platforming Abuse Victims
Hearts for the Lost Podcast
Support Voice of Reason Radio
In a podcast crossover event, Nathaniel Jolly and Ekkie Tepsupornchai of the Truth Be Known Podcast join Chris this week. Christian doctrine continues to come under attack under the guise of advocating for victims and survivors of abuse and oppression. But do these doctrines really lead to the abuse as is so often claimed? Are advocates throwing out Scripture in their efforts to draw concern to victimhood in evangelicalism? These two pastors encourage Christians to stand firm in the Word and not to be swayed by those whose identity can often be found more in trauma than in the Savior.
Show Notes:
Truth Be Known Podcast
Truth Be Known on Twitter
Michelle Lesley Twitter Thread
This week, Rich and Chris talk about the marks of a false gospel and false teachers. It is imperative that Christians have a right understanding of the biblical gospel that they may walk rightly with Christ and proclaim His true message of salvation.
Show Links:
Article - Can Shut-Ins Serve Their Local Churches?
Podcast - A Word Fitly Spoken
Podcast - So You Want to Be a Podcaster?
Support Voice of Reason Radio
This week, Chris and Rich discuss the attacks against the inspiration, inerrancy, infallibility, and sufficiency of Scripture. Christians ought not to fear the false claims of the world or so-called progressive Christians who cast doubt on the truth of the Bible.
Show Links:
Spurgeon - The Sufficiency of Scripture
Spectrum Article - God Is Inerrant and Infallible; The Bible is Neither
Support Voice of Reason Radio
It's Rewind time! Join Chris and Rich from last year when they discussed James 4:1-10, talking about humility and maturity in the Christian walk.
Show Links:
Cruciform Conference
Christian Podcast Community
This week, Chris and Rich continue their discussion of how we can have joy and peace during days of trial and difficulty. Christians must have a Godward focus, seeking first the kingdom of God and we will see His provision through the storm.
Show Links:
MacArthur - Anxiety-Free Living, Pt. 1
MacArthur - Anxiety-Free Living, Pt. 2
With inflation on the rise, and with supply chain and workforce disruptions looming, difficulty and trial appear to be a certainty. Chris and Rich discuss how Christians ought to praise God when shelves are empty and providing for one's family is becoming a concern.
Show Link:
Owen Strachan Debate
With the G3 Conference as the backdrop of the discussion, Chris and Rich talk about the blessings (and possible ditches) of Christian Conferences and para-church ministries.
Show Link:
Weden.co - Reformed Women's Gifts/Apparel
It's Rewind Time! Are you afraid of sharing the gospel with people? You are not alone. Many Christians legitimately feel afraid to give the good news to the lost. In this episode, Rich and Chris seek to encourage believers to give the most precious gift in the world to those they encounter.
Show Links:
Living Waters
Wretched Radio
In response to a listener request, Chris and Rich discuss the issue of food hoarding and prepping. While often associated with the Mormon church, many people, including Christians, store up mass quantities of food and water in preparation for times of difficulty. Is this a biblical precept? How should Christians view it?
Show Link:
Ultimate Survival Space article
Continuing their discussion from last week through 1 Peter, Chris and Rich discuss how the Christian can and will face suffering in this life. God calls us to submissive obedience through which He makes us more like Christ and glorifies His name.
This week, Chris and Rich walk through 1 Peter to encourage Christians to live righteously in a time of tribulation and persecution. Walking in holiness is a living testimony to the excellencies of our Savior.
This week, Chris, against the backdrop of the ongoing debate of vaccines and mandates, discusses how Christians ought to talk with one another about important issues of conscience. In matters that do not amount to sin, we ought not seek to bind another's conscience to our own preferences.
As Hurricane Ida bears down on the Gulf Coast states, please be in prayer for the Story Family as Rich's sons are living in the path of the storm. Given the serious nature of the storm, we are not recording a program this week. Please enjoy this episode from last November when Chris and Rich talked about how evangelical elites laid the foundation for Christians to vote for the party of Joe Biden (whose platform is patently anti-biblical) while rejecting incumbent President Trump (who had fought for policies that favored Christian freedom, life, and liberty).
Show Links:
Show Preview Video
Wall Street Journal article
JD Greear Speaks of Gender Justice (article)
American Conservative Article About Equality Act
John Piper Article Regarding the Election
Community Bible Church - Our Impenetrable Fortress (sermon)
Community Bible Church - The Forging of a Joyful Christian (sermon)
This week, Chris tackles a potpourri of mini topics, speaking on issues of wicked leaders in our nation, evangelical elites who have suddenly gone silent, and finding joy in our trials.
Show Link:
VOR Episode: The Big Eva Compromise of the 2020 Election
This week, Chris and Rich discuss having faith in the eternal promises of God during a time of tribulation and great difficulty in our world.
It's Rewind time! Looking back at when Chris and Rich discussed Ephesians 4:17-19 which reveals that the unregenerate person's mind is darkened and futile in thinking.
Show Links:
Book - Reformed Expository Commentary - Ephesians
Book - MacArthur New Testament Commentary - Ephesians
CPC Podcast Suggestion - Matter of Theology
This week, Chris goes solo as he discusses recent developments in the rule and reign of politics in America. Yes, even tyranny for "the good of the people" is still tyranny. Should Christians be concerned and how should we act in light of these events?
Show Link:
Social Media Censorship and the Christian
This week, Chris and Rich debate (sort of) the necessity of Owen Strachan's new book "Christianity and Wokeness." Using precepts gleaned from the text, Chris and Rich provide a real-world exercise using Strachan's concepts from his book.
Show Links:
Christianity and Wokeness book
Slave to the King Book Review
This week, Chris is joined by a special guest, Andrew Rappaport of Striving For Eternity, to revisit the unbiblical claim that Christians are to be "Christlike" but not "biblical."
Show Links
VOR Episode - Be Christlike, Not Biblical?
The Rapp Report Episode - Nation Strategy of Counter Terrorism Against Christians
It's Rewind time! Let's look back at when Rich and Chris returned from an unintended sabbatical. They discuss the various trials they have faced and what this has taught them about trusting in God's sovereign plans for our lives.
This week, Chris and Rich and discuss the issue of sermon plagiarism. Recent events have revealed this is far more common in churches than most of us realize. Can it really be called plagiarism if sermons are property of the kingdom of God? Why should we care if pastors use others' sermons as their own?
Show Links:
Joe McKeever Article
D.A. Carson Article (TGC)
Al Mohler - Plagiarism in the Pulpit
Tom Buck Tweet - Ed Litton Audio re: JD Greear sermon
Justin Peters' Didache Podcast
Doctrine & Life Store Sale
This week, Chris and Rich have a frank discussion about the recent SBC Annual Meeting and the election of the Convention's new president, Ed Litton. Is he the conservative pastor some have positioned him as or are there genuine concerns about him as others have suggested? And why is this important for Christians at large?
Show Links:
Vox.com Article
Washington Post Article
Shrink the Divide Page
Robert Downen Tweet - Ordaining Women
YouTube - Litton and Greear: Borrowing or Plagiarism?
Let's look back to when Chris and Rich rounded out their discussion of Christian maturity by discussing the greatest trait of it: the love we have for God and for one another.
Show Links:
Snowden Family Go Fund Me
Christian Love by J.C. Ryle
On June 5, 2021, professed Christian singer Latifah Alattas of "Page CXVI" publicly announced her affirmation of the LGBT community. Chris and Rich discuss the public statement she released on Facebook and biblically respond to her hermeneutic of "love."
Show Links:
Page CXVI Facebook Statement
"Sheologians" Article
Ligonier Article - True Love
Tune in for a special edition episode as Chris Huff of "Matter of Theology" and Andrew Rappaport of "Striving for Eternity" join Chris for a live recording of VOR from the Cruciform Conference. They have a round table discussion of why Christians should seek to be "Still Standing" in an age when the world is coming against the church.
Join Chris this week as he and Andy Olson have their annual "Discussion Cornucopia" on a variety of topics.
Show Links:
Echo Zoe Radio Podcast
On this 200th episode of Voice of Reason Radio, Dr. James White joins Chris and Rich to discuss apologetics, the Christian worldview, and the myth of neutrality. There was no stone left unturned as Dr. White helps Christians understand the absolute need for standing firm on the Word of God.
Show Links:
Alpha and Omega Ministries
Dividing Line on YouTube
Buy Official Gear from Doctrine & Life
This week, Chris and Rich discuss the biblical outworking of husbands loving their wives (and wives submitting to their husbands) as an act of glorifying Christ.
Show Links:
Official VOR T-Shirts!
Cruciform Conference
Fighting the Culture War With Truth Series
Paul Washer - Husband Love Your Wife
Voddie Baucham - Go Home and Love Your Wife
It's Rewind Time as we look back at an uber-sized episode, where Chris and Rich compare Scripture with Scripture to refute the oft claimed false teaching that Acts 4 teaches socialism.
Show Link:
Book Review - White Fragility
It is a crossover of epic proportions as Chris Huff and Drew Von Nieda of the Matter of Theology Podcast join Chris and Rich this week! Take part in a round table discussion of the danger of pragmatism in the church and the rotten fruit it has produced in our world today.
On this five-year anniversary, Chris and Rich discuss the topic that drives the show. Doctrine matters. Knowing God's Word changes how with think, speak, and act. We cannot simply settle for saying "since it doesn't affect our salvation so it does not matter what we believe." It all matters. Tune in for the discussion.
Show Links:
Sharper Podcast - Chris Hohnholz
Sharper Podcast - Dustin Benge
Matter of Theology Podcast - A Woman's Biblical Role
In John 14:15, Jesus says, "If you love me, you will keep my commandments." What commandments has Jesus given and why is it so important for Christians to seek to be obedient to God? Chris and Rich discuss.
Show Links:
John MacArthur - Obedience and Responsibility
Steven Lawson - You Just Need to Obey
This week, Chris and Rich discuss Paul's letter to the Colossians and its application to the "plausible" arguments offered by social justicians today. Such arguments deny the very sufficiency of Scripture and ought to be rejected by the church at large.
Show Link:
Blog Article: Philosophies and Empty Deceits - The Battle for the Sufficiency of Scripture
This week, Chris and Rich revisit the recent events of Grace Life Church in Alberta. As the government continues its persecution of Pastor Coates and his congregation, a false church has voiced its hearty approval of the authorities' overreach. What does the mean for the church in the weeks and years to come?
Show Links:
Knox United Church letter (shared by James White)
Daily Wire Article
John MacArthur reading Grace Life Letter
Blog Article: Philosophies and Empty Deceits - The Battle for the Sufficiency of Scripture
On this Good Friday, let us look back to when Chris and Rich encouraged believers to be busy about preaching the gospel in a time of crisis.
Show Links:
Weird News of the Week
Bezeugen Tracts (link opens to page with hyperlink images, click on the links and share the gospel images online)
Have you ever seen those, "Share this picture of Jesus and you'll be blessed in one hour!" memes and felt something was just not right? This week, Rich and Chris discuss how pagan practices have been repackaged with Christian names but are still deadly and dangerous teachings.
Show Links:
CARM Article - Karma and Sin Contrasted
CARM Article - Centering Prayer
BONUS LINK: Ray Comfort Video - Do This and You're Messing with Demons
This week, we rewind to the passing of Rachel Held Evans, when Chris and Rich discussed the need for a sound biblical understanding of the Gospel.
Show Links
Weird News of the Week
Rachel Held Evans Death
This week, Chris and Rich discuss the gathering of the Christian in an age where fear of illness has empowered governments to dictate to the church how and when it can function.
Show Link:
WWUTT - Don't Go to Church, Be the Church?
@TheTheoBros on Twitter
This week, Chris and Rich discuss the recent capitulation by the Bethany Christian Services organization to offer adoption and child services to LGBTQ homes. How should Christians understand and respond to this development?
Show Links:
Bethany.org - About Us
NY Times Article
Christianity Today Article
STTK Article - True Biblical Love
This week, Chris and Rich discuss the recent posts of "Christian feminist" Jory Micah in which she rejects the Scriptures as being her sole source of Christian authority.
Show Links:
Christian Podcast Community
Michelle Lesley - "Is She a False Teacher?"
Patreon Support Page
VOR YouTube Page
Dr. James White and Rich Story conspire to mess with Chris. Chris and Rich discuss the going ons of the past couple of weeks and the blessing of laughter.
Show Link:
21 Funniest Spurgeon Quotes
This week we Rewind: Chris shares scriptural passages that can give Christians comfort in troublesome times.
Show Links:
Voice of Reason Radio YouTube Channel
This week, Rich and Chris discuss what it means biblically to love one's neighbor.
Show Links:
True Love (article)
Love Your Neighbor (sermon)
The Laws of Men and Societal Change (blog article)
This week, we return to last year when Chris and Rich discussed the need for Christians to develop and apply a biblical worldview in their lives.
Show Links:
Focus on the Family - What's a Christian Worldview?
CARM - What Are Some Christian Worldview Essentials?
CARM - What Are Some Elements of a Christian Worldview?
Voice of Reason Radio on Christian Podcast Community
This week, Chris and Rich discuss recent statements by well-known evangelicals such as J. D. Greear and Beth Moore which indicate a move to redefine what makes a church biblical.
Show Link:
Dwight McKissic Article
This week, Rich and Chris talk about the decades-long war that has been waged against the American way of life, the future it may hold, and what the Christian needs to do in light of it all.
We made it! It is the first episode of 2021! This week, Chris and Rich look back on 2020 and discuss how the challenges of the previous year can prepare us for the uncertainty of the new year. May our eyes ever be fixed on Jesus Christ in 2021.
This week, Chris and Rich discuss the incarnation of Christ, His sinless life, His sacrificial death, and the all-important topic of the resurrection. Christmas is upon us but it is meaningless without the resurrection, as there would be no forgiveness for sins.
Christian Podcast Community
Expanding from a video by Lecrae, Chris and Rich explore a new movement emerging within Pro-Life. This new ideology will encompass and threaten every group’s definition of fighting against abortion. Regardless of secular affiliation, biblical methods, or abolitionist view the new Woke Life Movement will be a challenge no matter which banner you fly in the fight to save unborn lives.
Show Links:
Christian Post - Why speaking out against the killing of George Floyd is a pro-life issue
Wikipedia - Consistent life ethic
Millennial Journal - What is the Whole Life Movement?
YouTube Video - A Brief History of The Pro-Life Movement and an Introduction to God's New Paradigm
Woke Preacher Clips tweet - Lecrae
HumanDefense.com - Image Bearers: Pro-life or Whole Life?
Pro-Life Evangelicals for Biden
This week, in an unscripted and off the cuff episode, Chris and Rich talk about how the difficulties of 2020 actually can be a blessing in our lives and how we can minister to one another during trying times.
Show Link:
Book - How to Eat Your Bible
This week, Chris and Rich talk about how evangelical elites laid the foundation for Christians to vote for the party of Joe Biden (whose platform is patently anti-biblical) while rejecting incumbent President Trump (who had fought for policies that favored Christian freedom, life, and liberty).
Show Links:
Show Preview Video
Wall Street Journal article
JD Greear Speaks of Gender Justice (article)
American Conservative Article About Equality Act
John Piper Article Regarding the Election
Community Bible Church - Our Impenetrable Fortress (sermon)
Community Bible Church - The Forging of a Joyful Christian (sermon)
This week, Rich and Chris tip a sacred cow of evangelism by asking should we say "accept Jesus into your heart" or "receive Christ as Lord and Savior." Is there a difference? Does it matter how closely we align with biblical terminology? Or are we just nitpicking at words?
Show Link:
James White's Poll (No, we were not kidding!)
Looking back to earlier this year, when Chris and Rich discussed how even well-intended online discussions can fan the flames of an angry people. Not only what topics we choose to engage but how we address these issues can inadvertently add fuel to the fire. As Christians, even in matters of important doctrinal issues, we must treat others as creations in the image and likeness of God, showing grace and mercy as God has been merciful to us. In this episode, they also ask the listeners to take time to pray that God would pour out His mercy on our nation.
Show Link:
100 Verses About Arguing
In an uber-sized episode, Chris and Rich compare Scripture with Scripture to refute the oft claimed false teaching that Acts 4 teaches socialism.
Show Link:
Book Review - White Fragility
This week, Chris brings 4 interviews with speakers at the recent Cruciform Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tune in as they discuss why the topic of holiness is so very important to Christians during our chaotic times.
Show Links:
Cruciform Conference
Cruciform Ministries on YouTube
Cruciform Ministries on Facebook
Matter of Theology Podcast - Cruciform Conference
This week, Chris and Rich round out their discussion of Christian maturity by discussing the greatest trait of it: the love we have for God and for one another.
Show Links:
Snowden Family Go Fund Me
Christian Love by J.C. Ryle
This week, Rich and Chris continue their discussion of Christian maturity. Looking to Philippians 4:10-13, they talk about how suffering produces maturity in our Christian walk.
Show Links:
Luther: In Real Time - Podcast
Luther Film
Voice of Reason Radio on Amazon Podcast
Christian Podcast Community Shows
This week, Chris and Rich discuss James 4:1-10, talking about humility and maturity in the Christian walk.
Show Links:
Cruciform Conference
Christian Podcast Community
This week, Chris and Rich discuss Ephesians 4:17-19 which reveals that the unregenerate person's mind is darkened and futile in thinking.
Show Links:
Book - Reformed Expository Commentary - Ephesians
Book - MacArthur New Testament Commentary - Ephesians
CPC Podcast Suggestion - Matter of Theology
This week, Chris and Rich discuss a recent "rooftop sermon" by Dr. Eric Mason in which he equates the noetic effect of sin with the Critical Theory concept of "whiteness." Per Dr. Mason, "Whiteness has caused blindness of the heart." Is whiteness really the actual noetic effect?
Show Links:
Dr. Eric Mason video clip
CARM - What is the noetic effect of sin?
Ligonier - The Noetic Effects of Sin
This week we do a Rewind to when Chris and Rich responded to two articles written by Thabiti Anyabwile on The Gospel Coalition website. Are Christians today responsible to repent for the actions of previous generations? On what basis can the sins of fathers be attributed to Christians today?
Articles by Thabiti Anyabwile:
We Await Repentance for Assassinating Dr. King
Admitting Things
This week, a tweet from a professing Christian who endorses Critical Race Theory becomes the discussion for Chris and Rich. Is it possible to be Christlike without first being biblical?
Show Link:
Link to tonight's Tweet
For Next Week's Show
This week, Chris makes a solo run at a topic that is controversial and heated. Law enforcement is being readily demonized in the media and Chris makes the plea for Christians to be thoughtful and biblical as they evaluate the allegations being made.
Show Link:
Just Thinking episode - Black Lives Matter?
This week, Chris and Rich talk about Pastor Max Lucado's recent open confession of racism and inaction to combatting racism. They ask and discuss: Is his confession biblical? How should Christians view the modern claim of systemic racism? Should we seek to reconcile for the sins of past generations?
Show Links:
Weird News of the Week
WWUTT Video
San Antonio Report article
Just Thinking Episode - Black Lives Matter?
By What Standard book
STTK Article - Modern Day Idolatry
This week, let's look back at when Chris and Rich answered the question, should Christians seek to address moral issues of our day by trying to modify sinful behavior apart from the gospel?
This week, Chris and Rich discuss how deconstructionism is being used to attack the certainty that math is universal. Why are Critical Theorists attacking math as an objective truth and what implications does this have for the Christian faith?
Show Links:
Article: Math is Not Relative But Critical Theory Is
Wikipedia Article: Deconstruction
Wokal Distance Tweet Thread (2+2=5)
This week, Chris and Rich look at John Crist's return to the public sphere and discuss his public statement about his actions. Noting a marked difference in Crist's language, they discuss whether he is exhibiting the fruit of repentance and why this matters to Christians.
Show Links:
Original Charisma News Article (2019)
John Crist Public Video Statement
Ligonier - The Fruit of Repentance
This week, Chris discusses how the events of 2020 show America is a nation given over to a depraved mind according to Romans 1:18-32. Additionally, he asks for prayers for Rich and his family during a time of trials.
Show Links:
Disrn.com Article
MacArthur Statement - Christ, Not Caesar, is the Head of the Church
With John Crist's recent public statement and return to social media, let's look back at when Chris and Rich first discussed Crist's public fall: "The Christian entertainment world has been rocked by the scandal of comedian John Crist's grossly immoral and sinful behavior. Chris and Rich ask how Crist's sins were missed and allowed to progress so far. What does this mean for the church? How can Christians prevent such persons from hurting the brethren in their midst? Join us for an extended episode on a difficult topic. Parental guidance is advised."
Show Links:
Charisma News Article
This week, Chris runs solo while Rich is under the weather and takes on an NPR article that asserts white supremacy finds its roots in American Christianity.
Show Links:
Article:
NPR Article
Samuel Sey Book Review
"Open Hearts in a Closed World" Facebook Link
Christian Podcast Community
This week, let's look back at when Chris and Rich discussed the need for families and churches to teach our youth solid theology and doctrine.
Slave to the King Article:
Less Does Not Equal More
This week, Chris and Rich talk about the increasing number of Americans who claim they derive their morality from subjective sources rather than believing it objectively originates from God. Such beliefs reveal the rebellious and sinful hearts of many Americans showing they do not wish to have God ruling over them. Only through the gospel can Christians see sin hardened hearts joyfully submit to the commands of God.
Show Links:
Christian Headlines.com Article
Michelle Lesley - Open Hearts in a Closed World Conference
This week, Chris and Rich sit down and talk about the things that are currently on their minds. Unscripted and unplanned, let's see how it goes.
Show Link:
Samuel Sey - Dear Police Officers
This week, Rich and Chris discuss how Christians endure truly painful times in life and experience genuine grief. By fixing our eyes on Jesus and His precious promises, we can find peace in even the midst of times of darkness.
Show Links:
Open Hearts in a Closed World Conference
Book - God's Grace in Your Suffering
Book - Grieving: Our Path Back to Peace
This week, we rewind back two years when Chris and Rich rounded out their discussion on what is the church. In this episode, they discussed what happens when the professing church abandons its Scripture and imports the thinking of the world.
Show Links:
Can Social Justice and the Church Coexist?
Southern Baptists floundering against LGBT agenda
The United Methodist Church has appointed a transgender deacon
At a time when the judgment of God is evident upon our nation as hatred and violence erupt around us, Chris and Rich discuss how even well-intended online discussions can fan the flames of an angry people. Not only what topics we choose to engage but how we address these issues can inadvertently add fuel to the fire. As Christians, even in matters of important doctrinal issues, we must treat others as creations in the image and likeness of God, showing grace and mercy as God has been merciful to us. In this episode, they also ask the listeners to take time to pray that God would pour out His mercy on our nation.
Show Link:
100 Verses About Arguing
This week, let's look back to when Rich and Chris took time to remind Christians to use their godly gifts to encourage one another in Christ.
This week, Chris and Rich ask the question "What defines manliness?" Cultural definitions are as plentiful as there are grains of sand on the beach. But, true manliness is found in the character and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Show Link:
Book recommendation: The American Puritans
This week, Chris Hohnholz and Andy Olson of Echo Zoe Radio join forces to create two podcasts in one! Both hosts discuss a variety of topics from a biblical perspective and encourage Christians to love one another and live according to the law of Christ.
Show Links:
Echo Zoe Radio
Seacoast Church Announcement
Religion News Service Article
Christian Podcast Community
In light of recent events in our world, let's look back at when Rich and Chris discussed how Christians ought to minister to those who are enduring suffering and tribulation.
This week, Chris and Rich discuss a recent Harvard Magazine article that claims homeschooling is dangerous and calls for a presumptive ban. Are the claims of the article valid? How should Christians respond to such allegations?
Show Links
Harvard Magazine Article
Arizona Law Review Paper
HSLDA
Voddie Baucham - The Children of Caesar Pt. 1
Voddie Baucham - The Chidlren of Caesar Pt 2.
Find Forgiveness in Christ
This week, Chris and Rich discuss the need for Christians to develop and apply a biblical worldview in their lives.
Show Links:
Focus on the Family - What's a Christian Worldview?
CARM - What Are Some Christian Worldview Essentials?
CARM - What Are Some Elements of a Christian Worldview?
Voice of Reason Radio on Christian Podcast Community
This week, Chris and Rich encourage believers to be busy about preaching the gospel in a time of crisis.
Show Links:
Weird News of the Week
Bezeugen Tracts (link opens to page with hyperlink images, click on the links and share the gospel images online)
Today, Rodney Howard-Browne, a false teacher in Tampa Bay, Florida was arrested after refusing to follow the county's mandate to cease gatherings of more than 10 people under CDC guidelines. Despite the directive, Howard-Browne continued his church's weekly gatherings, resulting in his arrest. Is persecution of the Christian church occurring under the guise of health and safety? Should Christians be concerned about Howard-Browne's arrest? Chris and Rich discuss.
Show Links:
Fox News 13 Article - Howard-Browne's Arrest
Jerusalem Post Article on May De Blasio
This week let's look back at the episode that won the 2019 Christian Podcast Community Best Episode Award: Chris and Rich discuss the reasons why pastors often leave churches and how local bodies can correct the problems that lead to this troubling issue.
Show Links:
Five Reasons Why Pastors Leave the Ministry
Evangelical White Lies by Mike Abendroth
Help! The Pastor is Drowning! - Pt. 2
This week, Chris and Rich talk about the Coronavirus Pandemic and the impact it has caused in America. They discuss how Christians can be comforted in this time and how to bring peace to those in fear.
Show Links:
CDC Coronavirus Page
Johns Hopkins University Stats Page
This week, look back when Chris and Rich tackled a controversial topic: who is responsible for maintaining your salvation? Must the Christian work to keep himself secure in Christ or are we eternally secure from the day we are redeemed?
Show Links:
A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Under the Nib Podcast
Skillet Singer John Cooper article
Article - Can a Believer Lose Their Salvation?
This week, Chris and Rich resume their discussion of issues facing the upcoming SBC 2020 Convention. They also discuss how the issues facing the SBC can be resolved. How does this apply to the church at large? Why should we concerned? How can we address these issues in our own churches? Plus, as promised, an update on VOR's standing in the Christian Podcast Community 2019 Awards.
Show Links:
The SBC's Fork in the Road - Pt. 1
Christian Podcast Community 2019 Awards
VOR Episode - Help! The Pastor is Drowning!