Anthropology 101
The debate between complementarianism and egalitarianism has been raging on for years. But these terms are meaningless for Christians to discuss and debate unless a foundation is laid. Only after biblical anthropology is laid from Genesis 1 will Genesis 2 and the rest of Scripture make sense.
Together for Good
Together for Good creates pathways for the church to come alongside vulnerable families in Christ-centered ministry. In this podcast, I sit down with Ashley Baker, the Iowa Director of TFG, and we discuss this ministry and how the church can partner to care for the vulnerable.
The Priority of Missions
Taking the gospel to the ends of the earth has always been the goal of evangelicalism. But what is a missionary, and what is the end goal of missions? I take up this topic with my good friend, Brooks Szewczyk. I think you will appreciate his insight.
The Meaning of Christmas
Presents. Trees. And Christmas Lights. All these traditions are great, but what is Christmas really all about? Logan and I get into the weeds and discuss the true meaning of Christmas.
Advent (Week 2) – The Plan of Love
I think it’s fair to say the love offered by the culture is wildly confusing, and the definition of love changes with the wind. But what if we could know a love that is consistent, true, and pure? I think Holy Scripture provides a way for us to think about love that edifies and endures.
Substance Over Style
The church exists to make disciples. Got it. But Jesus did not stop at what the church is supposed to do. He told us what to do. When a person becomes a disciple of Jesus Christ, the church responds in two ways. First, the church is to baptize. Second, the church is to teach. In particular, elders teach (1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1). And Jesus is specific about what is taught to disciples of Jesus Christ. What Jesus commanded his disciples, those disciples are to teach others.
A Case For Denominations
Is it ok for a local church to be non-denominational or inter-denominational? Or, are there benefits for joining a denomination? In this podcast, we make a case for a local church to be a part of a larger denomination.
Advent (Week 1) – The Hope of a Promised Savior
Advent means the arrival of a noble person. Other than my parents, no one was talking about the advent of Shawn Powers. So, when I arrived in the world, my mom was just grateful to survive the arrival of another set of sons. (Yes, there are two sets of twins in my family.) But the birth of Christ is different. We observe advent because the arrival of Jesus changed the world.
Online Church and “Screen” Preaching
Is it ok to go to church online? What about physically gathering with others and watching someone preach on a screen? We take up these questions on the latest edition of Cornfield Theology.
Can Christians Disobey the Government?
Everyone has a line that can’t be crossed, and what happens if the government asks you to cross a line that is counter to your faith and God-given conscience? In this episode, we take up the contemporary debates and attempt to provide biblical clarity.