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
![[Archived Dear Church] Episode #14 – Individual Soul Liberty](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12467844/DCP_Logo01_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
[Archived Dear Church] Episode #14 – Individual Soul Liberty
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
The guys are back after the holidays and a bout with Covid. Today we discuss how the liberty we have in Christ is lived out with other believers.
![[Archived Dear Church] Episode #13 – Wrap-up and Recap!](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12467844/DCP_Logo01_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
[Archived Dear Church] Episode #13 – Wrap-up and Recap!
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
And that's a WRAP! The first season of DCP is in the books, and we take time to talk about our evaluation of the season as well as plans for the future.
To all of our listeners, we say, "THANK YOU!" What a ride. Looking forward to more in the future.
![[Archived Dear Church] Episode #12 – Bible College](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12467844/DCP_Logo01_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
[Archived Dear Church] Episode #12 – Bible College
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Should a young person consider Bible college today? What were the Bible college experiences of the DCP hosts? All this and more in today’s podcast.
![[Archived Dear Church] Episode #11 - Church Abuse](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12467844/DCP_Logo01_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
[Archived Dear Church] Episode #11 - Church Abuse
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Today's topic is a serious, heart-wrenching reality. We address it openly and transparently, but also with a heart to help.
![[Archived Dear Church] Episode #10 – ⚡️DCP Lightning Round⚡️](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12467844/DCP_Logo01_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
[Archived Dear Church] Episode #10 – ⚡️DCP Lightning Round⚡️
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Have you ever heard so many controversial topics discussed in one sitting? We didn't think so!
The lightning round consists of 16 questions. After the question is asked, the guys have 2 minutes to discuss, debate or attack each with all the fury of a recovering fundamentalist or a campmeeting preacher! Let the games begin!
![[Archived Dear Church] Episode #09 – Politics in the Pulpit](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12467844/DCP_Logo01_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
[Archived Dear Church] Episode #09 – Politics in the Pulpit
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Politics, patriotism, COVID-19, immigration... all of these topics have ravaged the church, increasingly so since 2020! How are the Dear Church co-hosts dealing with this in their respective ministries? Listen in to find out.
![[Archived Dear Church] Episode #08 – Preacher‘s Kids](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12467844/DCP_Logo01_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
[Archived Dear Church] Episode #08 – Preacher‘s Kids
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
After kicking off the podcast with a discussion about Steve's hair 🙄, the guys get down to business with a conversation about preacher's kids. Are pastor’s kids perfect? Are they expected to be perfect? What should we expect of a PK’s parent? What about the church members expectations? Tune in tomorrow, listen, & we would love feed back!
![[Archived Dear Church] Episode #07 – Hey Pastor, DON‘T QUIT!](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12467844/DCP_Logo01_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
[Archived Dear Church] Episode #07 – Hey Pastor, DON‘T QUIT!
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
The month of October is, in many churches, used as a time to appreciate pastors! We dedicate this episode to all the pastors out there who listen, and to all of the church members who love their pastor and strive to support him as he serves the Lord. You won't want to miss the "Dear Church" letter at the end, written and read by Martin Wickens. NOTE: This podcast was recorded via facebook live, so the audio is not as clear as we usually prefer. Also, during our recording, Facebook crashed! We were able to finish the recording and provide it to you here. Thanks for listening!