An informal and uncut take on theology from our pastors, answering the questions you are asking.
Paedocommunion: What Is It & Why Not?
November 19, 2024 • Pete Whitney, Philip Ryan • 1 Corinthians 11
We have all heard this term and pretty much put it together, but is it really about giving babies communion? What is the rationale behind this? Perhaps more important why or why not do we do this?
Marriage in Heaven?
November 19, 2024 • Pete Whitney, Philip Ryan • Matthew 22:23–45
What do we believe about marriage in the afterlife? What do we know for certain, and further what additional speculations do our pastors have about it?
How Do You Handle Stress?
November 12, 2024 • Pete Whitney, Philip Ryan • 2 Peter 1:4, James 1:19
Do you grab a pillow and scream into it or punch it? Or do you start planning your next vacation? These are common techniques, but what is the right way to handle stress? How do we set ourselves up for handling it even before it hits us?
Long Ending of Mark & Other Manuscript Issues
November 12, 2024 • Pete Whitney, Philip Ryan • Mark 16, John 8
Why do some Bibles have the longer ending of Mark (ending at v. 20) and others not (end at v. 8)? The same could be said about John 8 with the woman caught in adultery? What is the issue going on here and how do we begin to work through this? Today we talk about manuscripts of the Bible. (Please excuse our technical issues!)
Do Church Leaders Need Charisma? & What Kind?
November 5, 2024 • Pete Whitney, Philip Ryan
Charisma is what every leader wants and needs, but what exactly is it? Is it a good thing and is there a difference between how the Bible defines charisma vs. the way man defines it?
Evangelism and God's Sovereignty
November 5, 2024 • Pete Whitney, Philip Ryan
God is 100% absolutely, no doubt about it sovereign over all things all the time. With this being true, how does this configure in and with evangelism? Does God's sovereignty render evangelism pointless or extraneous, or rather does it propel it forward?
Fearful vs. Faith-filled Parenting
October 30, 2024 • Pete Whitney, Philip Ryan
How do you handle the fear/uncertainty of doing right by your children when it comes to discipleship and salvation of your children? How do we handle the burden of being good and faithful parents for Christ and understanding the fine line between our role in our kids Christian walk and the Lords?
What Are God's Promises & How to Live By Them
October 30, 2024 • Pete Whitney, Philip Ryan
We keep mentioning the promises of God, but what are they, where are they, and how do we find them? This podcast explores the uncovering and walking by God's promises.
Addressing the Fear of Man
October 22, 2024 • Pete Whitney, Philip Ryan • Isaiah 8:11–14
We all have fears, and many of us suffer from the fear of man. What is this fear and how do we begin to address this in our hearts?
Is Gentle Parenting Biblical?
October 15, 2024 • Pete Whitney, Philip Ryan
What is gentle parenting? No seriously, what is it? Pete and Philip had to do some investigating on this one before addressing the latest fad in parenting. Is it helpful, hurtful, or a hindrance to true biblical parenting?
Did Jesus Descend into Hell?
October 15, 2024 • Pete Whitney, Philip Ryan
The Apostles Creed states that Jesus, "descended into hell." What does this mean? Where do we see it in Scripture? Does our confession interact with this phrase at all?
Chores on the Sabbath?
October 8, 2024 • Pete Whitney, Philip Ryan • Mark 3:1–5, Matthew 12:1–12
In a previous issue we have spoken on the theology of the Christian Sabbath, but in this edition we get specific and practical: Are we supposed to do chores on the Sabbath? What should we and should we not do and why?
Headcoverings & Forgiveness
October 8, 2024 • Pete Whitney, Philip Ryan • 1 Corinthians 11:1–16
A two feature episode! Does the Lord command that women should wear head coverings in worship, and must we as Christians forgive others? We would never dream of doing such a thing unless we have had looked at these questions before in some way whether through a previous episode or a sermon. Please the notes for more information on where we have looked at these before.
Who Are Your Favorite Theologians?
October 5, 2024 • Pete Whitney, Philip Ryan
We all have our favorites. Our favorite movies, our favorite books, our favorite everything. But who are our pastors favorite theologians? And why? Or perhaps even better, how have they influenced them?
Talk to Me About Fasting
October 4, 2024 • Pete Whitney, Philip Ryan • Matthew 6:16–18
A Christian spiritual discipline that is often overlooked in these days is fasting. What is fasting? Is it spoken about in the Scriptures and what purpose does it serve? Further am I commanded to do so?
