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
Apr 23, 2024
Apr 23, 2024
1hr 13 sec
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.”
Apr 16, 2024
Apr 16, 2024
1hr 1 min
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.
Apr 9, 2024
Apr 9, 2024
1hr 3 min
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.
Apr 2, 2024
Apr 2, 2024
1hr 16 sec
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.
Mar 26, 2024
Mar 26, 2024
1hr 22 min
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!
Mar 19, 2024
Mar 19, 2024
53 min
Noah! He's the topic of our conversation today. We delve into a character study of the man God used to save humanity.
Mar 12, 2024
Mar 12, 2024
59 min
In the matter of salvation, the utmost attention must be paid to the precision of Scripture—it stands as the cornerstone of our faith. Join us as we delve into a discussion on repentance and grapple with the challenging issue of "easy believism."
Mar 5, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
1hr 9 min
In this discussion on the Issues Podcast, we delve into the significance of the Bible-version debate. Does the KJV accurately reflect the original languages? How many instances of inspiration are there? These questions and more are addressed in this episode.