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
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
[Archived Dear Church] Episode #06 – Influence
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
The DCP rides again, this time while talking about the importance of managing what influences you. The conversation takes a hard turn toward discussing the "generation wars" and some of the conflict that stems from young men and older men in ministry.
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
[Archived Dear Church] Episode #05 – Revisiting Fundamentalism (LIVE)
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
The guys sat down to do a live episode on 9/20/21. In this episode they spend time reading and responding to feedback, both positive and negative. Steve Brudnak also explains his social media philosophy.
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
[Archived Dear Church] Episode #04 – Pragmatism
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Diving into another controversial subject, the hosts of DCP discuss whether pragmatism is a forbidden fruit, or a productive tool in Gospel ministry. As always, there are extremes to avoid.
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
In this episode, the men struggle with the balance of biblical pastoring. We shouldn't be lords or lazy, but leaders anointed by God to do His work as He has called us to do it.
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
[Archived Dear Church] Episode #02 – ⚡️DCP Lightning Round⚡️
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Care to hear what the men of the DCP think about some controversial topics? This 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!
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
[Archived Dear Church] Episode #01 - Refocusing Fundamentalism
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
The guys get right to it in this episode of the Dear Church Podcast. The conversation deals with how we should respond to the history of fundamentalism, as well as how we should proceed in the days ahead.
Conclusion: "A Letter to the Church by Martin Wickens"
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
[Archived Dear Church] Episode #00: Introducing Dear Church Podcast
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
On this episode, the team sits down for the first time to discuss why they decided to launch this podcast. Each of them come from different perspectives, age groups and camps of IFB'dom. Take a listen and give us some feedback!