The Issues Podcast
Proverbs 4:23 says, ”Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Welcome to the “Issues Podcast” (formerly the Dear Church Podcast), where pastors Tom Brennan, Martin Wickens and Stephen Russ get to the heart of the real issues. These pastors hope to stir your heart and challenge your thinking on key issues within the Independent, Fundamental Baptist movement. Are you ready to deal with your issues?
Episodes
7 days ago
Issue #38 – The Epistle of James, Part 1
7 days ago
7 days ago
Diving deep into a conversation on the Epistle of James, we discuss the veracity of the book, the history of the book, and a summary of its contents. Join us in this discussion for an overview of James, chapter 1-3.
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Issue #37 – Christian Nationalism
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
"Christian Nationalism" is a buzzword in today's political discourse. How should we define and perceive this movement, and are there any aspects of it worth embracing?
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Issue #36 — Heroes of the Faith
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
In life, we all come to respect someone else for their accomplishments and expertise. As a Christian, however, should we put men on a pedestal? Listen today as we discuss the merits of having “spiritual heroes.”
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Issue #35 – Why do bad things happen to good people? (LIVE)
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
In this episode, we tackle the age-old question: "Why does God let bad things happen to good people?" We also discuss feedback from previous episodes and welcome our volunteer producer, Landon Street, to join the conversation.
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Issue #34 – A Discussion on Music, Part 2
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Music is a beautiful expression of the heart and an essential aspect of our worship. Join us today as we discuss what qualifies as the right kind of music from a biblical perspective.
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Issue #33 – A Discussion on Music, Part 1
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Music, often considered the most influential form of expression, holds the power to sway emotions and impact institutions like the church, for better or worse. In this discussion, we work through the complexities of identifying the wrong kind of music.
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Issue #32 – LIVE: Feedback, episode reviews, and the pastor's schedule
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Listen in on this LIVE episode we did highlighting some of the feedback from our KJV and repentance episodes, as well as a NEW topic on the weekly schedule of a pastor!
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Issue #31 – I Noah Guy...
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Noah! He's the topic of our conversation today. We delve into a character study of the man God used to save humanity.