Episodes

Psalm 146 says, "Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help." But what does that actually mean? Can human beings really provide no help?

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we look back to one of the nation's greatest speeches: Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address. Delivered as the Civil War neared its end, Lincoln made a startling observation

Travel back to September 11, 1938, when families gathered around glowing radios for an evening of mystery and suspense.

A viral moment at an America 250 event raises disturbing historical and moral questions. Did a prominent speaker really defend the Salem witch trials? We examine exactly what was said, correct the historical record, expose the factual and logical errors, and consider the troubling implications of minimizing one of America's greatest miscarriages of justice. More than three centuries later, Salem still has something to teach us—if we're willing to listen.

A look at what Isaiah 59 is actually about vs the claims it can be used to talk about America.

A look at how the ancient idea of patronage shows up in the NT

What does Isaiah 59 have to do with America's 250th Anniversary?

A new movie about George Washington is opening in theaters during America's 250th anniversary celebrations. That alone isn't surprising. But what happened next certainly was

A mock shooting during VBS?

A listener asked about Todd Friel's Play the Man. I introduce the book, explain its central thesis, and carefully summarize what it actually teaches about pornography, sanctification, and spiritual growth

A sermon introduced an unusual literary word—peripeteia. But does that concept actually appear in the Book of Proverbs? In this episode, we explore the ancient literary idea of peripeteia

Two World Cup knockout matches. Two penalty shootouts. One unforgettable picture of pressure, performance, failure, and hope. Why does life sometimes feel like everything comes down to one moment?

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, how should Christians think about their nation? This episode examines what Scripture teaches about nations, government, patriotism, gratitude, citizenship, and where our ultimate allegiance belongs. Rather than political slogans or patriotic emotion, we seek a balanced, biblical perspective on America at 250.

We examine the ancient concept of patronage.

Are we reading the Bible through modern Western individualism instead of the collectivist world in which it was written? We review the first episode of Discover the Word's new series and explore the strengths and weaknesses of both approaches to interpreting Scripture.

A familiar phrase is repeated in countless churches: "The joy of the Lord is your strength." But what did Nehemiah 8:10 actually mean in its historical and covenant context?

SermonAudio's new ASK! AI feature is much more than a tool for answering theological questions. In this episode, we explore practical ways to use ASK!

Artificial intelligence is changing how Christians study theology. In this episode, we examine SermonAudio's new ASK! feature, explore how it works, put it through a live series of theological tests

We take a look at 2 Timothy 2:4

Most readers skip the opening pages of a book—the dedication, preface, and introductory material—in order to get to the "real" content. We begin exploring the Dedicatory Epistle of William Gurnall's The Christian in Complete Armour.

Philippians is often called the "Epistle of Joy," but is joy really the theme of the letter? In this episode, we examine the history of this popular view, how it shapes interpretation, and whether the text itself points to a different emphasis

A church invitation left at my door, two dogs losing their minds, and a completely random sermon review.

A church invitation left at my door, two dogs losing their minds, and a completely random sermon review.

In the opening moments of a sermon based on 2 Corinthians 5:9, two ideas are connected together: being accepted by God and hearing the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant." But what do those phrases actually mean?