MEMBERS: Is Christ-Centered Preaching Dangerous? (Transcript)
The guys give advice to those who are stuck in a pietistic context.
The guys give advice to those who are stuck in a pietistic context.
Jon and Justin discuss an article entitled, “4 Ways Bad Biblical Theology Warps Sermons.” Is Christ-centered, redemptive-historical preaching dangerous? Is it unhelpful? Does it produce bad things in the church? The guys talk about this—and more.
The guys give advice to those who are stuck in a pietistic context.
At Theocast, we talk a lot about pietism. What is it? What is the difference in piety and pietism? How does pietism affect us? Is there something better? If you find yourself struggling in the Christian life, is there something wrong with you? The guys answer these questions and more.
The guys continue reflecting on 2020 and the faithfulness of God.
2020 has been a difficult year. (Understatement.) Jon and Justin reflect on what they have learned, as well as the faithfulness of God.
We had the joy of recording with Chad Bird, Daniel Emery Price, and Erick Sorensen of the 1517.org ministry for a special Christmas podcast. Why is the incarnation of Jesus important? How does it bring us hope, joy, and peace? We hope this conversation is uplifting and encouraging.
Jon and Justin have a spirited conversation about how the church has lost its focus and mission–and how that makes it difficult for people to find legitimate communion in Christ around the means of grace.
Many listeners are tracking with us that Christ is enough–that he has completely saved us. Many have come to see that pietism is unhelpful. But, now, you’re wondering: What do I do now? If that’s you, this podcast is for you.
The guys have a lively conversation about how spiritual disciplines are highly individualized–and how the corporate realities of life in the church are what matter.
Spiritual disciplines are a big deal in our modern church context. Where did they come from? Are they biblical? How is it that we are sustained and grown in the Christian life? Jon and Justin consider all these things.
Jon and Justin discuss accountability and how it is often approached in the church.
Sin is far worse than we often think. The Bible teaches that we are all born with lusts, cravings, passions, and desires that are wrong. Jon and Justin talk about this robust understanding of sin and its implications.
Jon and Justin talk about preaching that leads to more despair and discouragement, rather than helping us in it.
There is a difference between unrepentant sin and struggling as a fallen person in a fallen world. How should we understand our own struggle and the struggle of other believers? And what does this mean for life together in the church?
What about politics? Should Christians be debating what candidate or political party one should vote for?
Jon and Jimmy discuss where should we draw lines of theological disagreements. How should Christians disagree over important doctrines? How has the church lost its mission in these theological debates?
If you listen to many in the church, our Christian lives should be characterized by happiness, excitement, and by overcoming difficulty. But, this life is often characterized by pain, toil, and suffering. What do we do with that? And what is it that we’re called to in the church?
Jon and Justin talk about the mission of the church and what it looks like to keep the main things the main things.
If you listen to many in the church, our Christian lives should be characterized by happiness, excitement, and by overcoming difficulty. But, this life is often characterized by pain, toil, and suffering. What do we do with that? And what is it that we’re called to in the church?