The Issues Podcast
Proverbs 4:23 (KJV) – “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). Pastors Martin Wickens and Stephen Russ, along with special guests, get to the heart of the real issues that matter. With a burden to stir your heart and challenge your thinking, they dive into key topics within the Independent, Fundamental Baptist movement.
It’s time to face the issues that shape your life and faith.
Are you ready to deal with the issues?
Episodes
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Feb 8, 2022
Feb 8, 2022
51 min
Get your tinfoil hat out and listen to this discussion on conspiracies and their place in God's church!
Feb 1, 2022
Feb 1, 2022
1hr 3 min
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.
Nov 23, 2021
Nov 23, 2021
1hr 8 min
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.
Nov 16, 2021
Nov 16, 2021
45 min
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.
Nov 2, 2021
Nov 2, 2021
1hr 19 min
Today's topic is a serious, heart-wrenching reality. We address it openly and transparently, but also with a heart to help.
Oct 26, 2021
Oct 26, 2021
34 min
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!
Oct 19, 2021
Oct 19, 2021
42 min
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.
Oct 12, 2021
Oct 12, 2021
41 min
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!