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
![Issue #3 – Are New Year’s Resolutions Biblical?](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12467844/logo_Final_Grandview_Font_RGB_9413134_q5tt33_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Issue #3 – Are New Year’s Resolutions Biblical?
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
It's January, and that means many people are still fighting to keep those pesky resolutions they made at the first of the year! But how should a Christian view the idea of bettering himself or herself? Is it the same for Christians and non-Christians, or should we take a different approach?
![Issue #2 – Handling Criticism](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12467844/logo_Final_Grandview_Font_RGB_9413134_q5tt33_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Issue #2 – Handling Criticism
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
The guys recount some strange things they've been criticized for, and how they handle criticism on a larger scale. Should you ignore it, internalize it, or is there a better way? Find out in this episode of The Issues Podcast.
![Issue #1 – Introduction and Personal Devotions](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12467844/logo_Final_Grandview_Font_RGB_9413134_q5tt33_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Issue #1 – Introduction and Personal Devotions
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
We're back! Join in for a podcast reunion as the guys rebrand, reunite and re-enter the podcast space.
On this episode Tom Brennan, Stephen Russ and Martin Wickens share insight on starting and maintaining a personal walk with the Lord.
![[Archived Dear Church] Episode #27 – A Parting Word...](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12467844/DCP_Logo01_4i9jix_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday May 17, 2022
[Archived Dear Church] Episode #27 – A Parting Word...
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
In this short letter, we explain our departure from this special venture known as "The Dear Church Podcast." Take a listen. We love you all!
![[Archived Dear Church] Episode #26 – Pastoral Transition and Succession](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12467844/DCP_Logo01_mqwcgj_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
[Archived Dear Church] Episode #26 – Pastoral Transition and Succession
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Pastoral succession and transition has historically been an IFB "no-man's land." In this episode, we talk candidly about our experiences.
Purchase Tom Brennan's new book, "Next: A Manual for Pastoral Transition" on Amazon here >> https://amzn.to/3LiBmGh
![[Archived Dear Church] Episode #25 – Dating](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12467844/DCP_Logo01_hcd24x_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
[Archived Dear Church] Episode #25 – Dating
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
In this episode, the DCP attempts a conversation on the controversial topic of "dating," and how that process unfolds for a Christian young adult.
![[Archived Dear Church] Episode #24 – DCP LIVE, April 11, 2022](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12467844/DCP_Logo01_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
[Archived Dear Church] Episode #24 – DCP LIVE, April 11, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
We went LIVE on Facebook to give an update on our weekend, share some feedback and fan mail, and to discuss the important topic of social media. Check it all out in this episode!
![[Archived Dear Church] Episode #23 – Masculinity](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12467844/DCP_Logo01_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
[Archived Dear Church] Episode #23 – Masculinity
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
"Masculinity" has become a word associated with bad behavior and toxicity, but is that how we should view this controversial topic? Today's episode explores biblical masculinity and how it differs from stereotypes and negative labels.