Earnest Layman
82 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAn extension of the blog earnestlayman.wordpress.com. Mainly audio versions of my book reviews. I also do sermon reviews, lecture reviews, and other stuff that serves as extensions of the work done on the blog. Hope it helps you.
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A Brief [?] Word on Stovall Weems (ARC - Association of Related Churches)
April 30, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MBOn April 24, 2022, the media outreach "Protestia" published an article on Stovall Weems, a "pastor" with undeniable ties to the Association of Related Churches (ARC). This brief (?) episode uses that article as a springboard for a brief word about him. ***RESOURCES*** Here is the article by Protestia: https://protestia.com/2022/04/26/77774/ Here are some other sources exposing Stovall Weems: https://www.piratechristian.com/search?q=Stovall%20Weems&f_collectionId=55de6923e4b0316f2d24335c...
Book Review - "The Masonic Christian Conflict Explained" by Keith Harris
April 23, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBOn April 23, 2022, I posted a book review at earnestlayman.wordpress.com. The review was on "The Masonic Christian Conflict Explained" by Keith Harris. This episode is an audio version of that review. ***RESOURCES*** Here's a link to the book review: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2022/04/23/book-review-the-masonic-christian-conflict-explained-by-keith-harris/ Here's a link to that song "Easter" by ApologetIX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFaKZkA8r4k Here's an interesting video...
Book Review - "Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up? 12 False Christs" by Matthew Richard
April 16, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBThis episode is an audio version of a book review I did on "Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up? 12 False Christs" by Matthew Richard. I posted this review on earnestlayman.wordpress.com on Saturday, April 16, 2022. I hope you find this episode helpful. ***RESOURCES*** Here's a link to the post: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/?p=7266 Here's a link to the "Bible Bashed" podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-bashed/id1602863949?uo=4 Here's a link to my movie review on...
Close Encounters of The Reviewed Kind: A Biblical Critique on an Encounter Service by Action "Church" in Florida (Association of Related Churches)
February 17, 2022 04:24 - 2 hours - 125 MBThis episode is a critique on an "Encounter" service that took place at Action "Church" in Florida on February 2, 2022. ***RESOURCES*** To view the service minus my commentary, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4KUdBEWDcc This link shows the quiet divorce of "Pastor" Justin Dailey of Action "Church": https://julieroys.com/orlando-megachurch-pastor-justin-dailey-divorce/ Some biblical critiques on John Bevere, Chris Hodges, Dave Sumrall, Layne Schranz, Paul De Jong, Lou Engle an...
Book Review - "Christian Apologetics: An Anthology of Primary Sources" (edited by Khaldoun A. Sweis & Chad V. Meister)
January 22, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBOn January 22, 2022, I posted a book review on "Christian Apologetics: An Anthology of Primary Sources (edited by Khaldoun A. Sweis & Chad V. Meister). This is an audio version of that review. ***RESOURCES*** Here is a link to the review: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/?p=6732 Here are links to "Andrew Rappaport's Rapp Report" and "Apologetics Live" podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/andrew-rappaports-rapp-report/id1353293537 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apol...
Book Review - "The Bondage Breaker" by Neil. T. Anderson
January 15, 2022 09:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBOn January 29, 2022, I posted a book review on "The Bondage Breaker" by Neil T. Anderson on earnest layman.wordpress.com. Here is the audio version of it. ***RESOURCES*** Here is the link to the post: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/?p=6827 Here's a link to the video Daniel Long and I did on Scott Hornsby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEkkyDgLFTs&list=PL-s6GQ_rsIeV-aE8NwJHxJEE7Ii3EIxug&index=2&t=21s Here is a link to the podcast episode refuting Craig Groeschel at the 2016 Code Orange ...
Book Review - "Interpreting The Parables" by Craig L. Blomberg
January 08, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBOn Saturday, January 8, 2022, I posted a book review on "Interpreting the Parables" by Craig L. Blomberg. This episode is an audio version of that review. ***RESOURCES*** Here is a link to the post: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/?p=6636 Here is a recent link on Perry Noble: https://protestia.com/2021/12/09/disgraced-megachurch-pastor-defends-joel-osteen-against-critics-theyre-angry-idiots/ Here is a link to a book review I did on "The Christian Atheist" by Craig Groeschel: https...
Conference Lecture Review - "I Am Every Woman" by Carolyn Haas & Sara Keller with Stacey Henagan, Irene Rollins, Lisa Surratt and Tammie Floyd of the Association of Related Churches (ARC)
January 01, 2022 09:00 - 2 hours - 137 MBAs I kick off another year of podcasting, I premiere the year (what a rhyme!) with a conference lecture review of a lecture (perhaps more appropriately called a "breakout session") featuring Carolyn Haas, Sara Keller, Stacey Henagan, Irene Rollins, Lisa Surratt and Tammie Floyd. ***RESOURCES*** Here are some websites giving brief information on the aforementioned speakers: https://substancechurch.com/our-staff/ https://nextlevelchurch.com/team/matt-sarah-keller/ https://www.stacyhenagan...
Good Sermon - "A Christmas Question" by Charles Haddon Spurgeon
December 26, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this episode (which I call a "bonus" one since I don't have it as part of any season), I read a good sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon called "A Christmas Question." ***RESOURCES*** Here is the link to the sermon: .https://www.spurgeongems.org/sermon/chs291.pdf Here is the link to the website that shows many more of Spurgeon's sermons: https://www.spurgeongems.org Thanks for listening! “Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyri...
Conference Lecture Review - "How To Create More Free Space In Your Weekend Services" by Benny Perez of the Association of Related Churches (ARC)
December 19, 2021 09:00 - 2 hours - 147 MBOn the season finale, I do an episode that is the first of its kind on this podcast; I ask you, the listener, to think along with me as I critique a conference lecture from the Association of Related Churches' 2018 Anaheim Conference. The lecture title is "How To Create More Free Space In Your Weekend Services." The speaker is Benny Perez. He leads a place called ChurchLV in Las Vegas, Nevada. ***RESOURCES*** If you'd like to listen to the Perez audio yourself without my commentary, here i...
Book Review - "How To Eat Your Bible" by Nate Pickowicz
December 12, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MBOn January 31, 2021, I posted a book review on "How To Eat Your Bible: A Simple Approach to Learning and Loving the Word of God" by Nate Pickowicz. This episode is an audio version of that review. ***RESOURCES*** Here is my book review post: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/01/31/book-review-how-to-eat-your-bible-by-nate-pickowicz/ Here are my sermon review links on Kevin Queen and Rob Ketterling, respectively: https://anchor.fm/earnestlayman/episodes/Sermon-ReviewProfile---Kevi...
Movie Review - Church of Tares
December 05, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBOn April 28, 2021, I posted a movie review of "Church of Tares." This episode is an audio version of that. I also play some audio clips from the movie. ***RESOURCES*** Here is the post of the movie review: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/04/28/movie-review-church-of-tares/ Here are some quotes by C. Peter Wagner: http://www.deceptioninthechurch.com/wagnerquotes.html Here is an article on the former Mars Hill elders that are calling for Mark Driscoll to resign from his church i...
Book Review - "2,000 Years of Christ's Power (Volume 4)" by Nick Needham
November 28, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBOn August 18, 2021, I posted my book review on the 4th volume of "2,000 Years of Christ's Power" by Nick Needham. On this fourth and final Sunday of November 2021, I post the audio version of this review of the 4th volume. I hope you have enjoyed this series. ***RESOURCES*** Here is the link to the book review: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/08/18/book-review-2000-years-of-christs-power-volume-4-by-nick-needham/ Here is a link to the book review I did on "The Reformed Pastor" b...
Book Review: "2,000 Years of Christ's Power (Volume 3)" by Nick Needham
November 21, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBOn April 24, 2021, I posted a book review on Volume 3 of "2,000 Years of Christ's Power" by Nick Needham. This episode is an audio version of that review. ***RESOURCES*** Here is the post of the review: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/04/24/book-review-2000-years-of-christs-power-volume-3-by-nick-needham/ Here is the Julie Roys article I mentioned: https://julieroys.com Here is a helpful video (something not mentioned in the episode) that elaborates a bit on that article from...
Book Review - "Why Christians Can't Trust Psychology" by Ed Bulkley
November 14, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBThis episode is an audio version of a book review I posted on November 14, 2021 at earnestlayman.wordpress.com. The book review is on "Why Christians Can't Trust Psychology" by Ed Bulkley. ***RESOURCES*** Here's the link to the book review on Bulkey's book: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/11/14/book-review-why-christians-cant-trust-psychology-by-ed-bulkley/ Here is a book review on "The Reformed Pastor" by Richard Baxter: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/09/29/book-revi...
Book Review - "2,000 Years of Christ's Power (Volume Two)" by Nick Needham
November 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBThis episode is an audio version of a book review I posted on February 6, 2021. The book review is on "2,000 Years of Christ's Power (Volume Two)" by Nick Needham. It is the second of a 4-part series of the audio versions of the book reviews I wrote on Needham's "2,000 Years of Christ's Power" series this year. ***RESOURCES*** Here is the written review of the second volume: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/02/06/book-review-2000-years-of-christs-power-volume-2-by-nick-needham/ H...
Book Review - "2,000 Years of Christ's Power (Volume 1)" by Nick Needham
November 07, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBThis episode is an audio version of a book review I did on "2,000 Years of Christ's Power (Volume 1)" by Nick Needham. It is Part 1 of a 4-part series I am doing on the 4-volume "2,000 Years of Christ's Power" series. ***RESOURCES*** Here is a post of the book review: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/01/04/book-review-2000-years-of-christs-power-volume-1-by-nick-needham/ Here is my reading of Spurgeon's "Joseph's Bones": https://anchor.fm/earnestlayman/episodes/Good-Sermon---Jos...
Book Review - "Mere Christianity" and "The Screwtape Letters" by C.S. Lewis
October 31, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBThis is an audio version of a book review I posted on October 31, 2021. The book review is on "Mere Christianity" and "The Screwtape Letters" (both in one volume) by C.S. Lewis. ***RESOURCES*** Here is a link to the book review: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/?p=6431 Here is the link to the portion of a video I played by Chris Rosebrough of "Fighting For The Faith": https://youtu.be/3du-8JT4X_Y Here is part two from that same series: https://youtu.be/d_ehhsYF8NA Here is the conc...
Book Review - "When Faith Is Forbidden" by Todd Nettleton
October 31, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBOn April 17, 2021, I posted a book review of "When Faith Is Forbidden: 40 Days On The Frontlines With Persecuted Christians" by Todd Nettleton. This is an audio version of that review. ***RESOURCES*** Here is my written review: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/04/17/book-review-when-faith-is-forbidden-by-todd-nettleton/ Here is some information Reformation Charlotte has constructed on David Platt: https://reformationcharlotte.org/?s=David+Platt Here is my book review on "Who's ...
Book Review - "Tortured for Christ" by Richard Wurmbrand
October 24, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBOn December 14, 2020, I posted a book review on "Tortured for Christ" by Richard Wurmbrand. The late Wurmbrand was the founder of The Voice of the Martyrs. This episode is an audio version of the aforementioned book review. Please be aware that I share some graphic quote citations in this review. ***RESOURCES*** Here is the link to the book review: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2020/12/14/book-review-tortured-for-christ-by-richard-wurmbrand/ I made mention of a book review I did on...
Book Review - "Angels, Satan and Demons" by Robert Lightner
October 17, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBThis episode is an audio version of a book review I posted on October 13, 2021. The book is "Angels, Satan and Demons: Invisible Beings that Inhabit the Spiritual World" by Robert Lightner. ***RESOURCES*** Here is a link of my written review: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/?p=6355 Here is an article showing Amy Grant's apostasy: https://reformationcharlotte.org/2021/09/16/matt-redman-michael-w-smith-join-gay-activists-for-9-11-worship-event/ Here is my episode on Jen Tringale: ht...
Book Review - "The Pentecostal-Charismatic Movements: The History and Error" by David W. Cloud
October 10, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBOn October 31, 2020, I posted a book review of "The Pentecostal-Charismatic Movements: The History and Error" by David. W. Cloud. This episode is an audio version of that review. I also make mention of some resources I've come across since that review. ***RESOURCES*** Here is the book review post: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2020/10/31/book-review-the-pentecostal-charismatic-movements-the-history-and-error-by-david-w-cloud/ Here is a video on the failed Trump prophecies: https:/...
Book Review - "Kingdom of the Cults" by Walter Martin
October 06, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBOn October 6, 2021, I posted a book review on "Kingdom of the Cults" by Walter Martin. This episode is an audio version of that review. ***RESOURCES*** Here is the book review post: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/10/06/book-review-the-kingdom-of-the-cults-by-walter-martin/ Here is the link to my revisiting of the pilot episode of my podcast: https://anchor.fm/earnestlayman/episodes/Revisiting-the-Pilot-Episode-Podcast-Reboot-e13sssc Here is a link showing the many lectures of...
Cold Sermon Review - "Faith, Hope + Love" by Henry Seeley
October 03, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBThis episode is a cold sermon review on a sermon from 9/3/2021 titled "Faith, Hope + Love" by Henry Seeley of The Belonging Co.. ***RESOURCES*** Here are some posts I have done on Henry Seeley and his wife, Alex Seeley: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2020/11/11/profile-henry-seeley/ https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/03/30/sermon-review-alex-seeley-of-the-belonging-co-your-harvest-is-determined-by-the-seed-you-sow/ Here is the website to the Instagram account known as "@proph...
Book Review - "The Reformed Pastor" by Richard Baxter
September 29, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBThis episode is an audio version of a book review I posted on earnestlayman.wordpress.com on September 29, 2021. The book is "The Reformed Pastor" by Richard Baxter, a 17th century Puritan. ***RESOURCES*** Here is the link to the written book review: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/09/29/book-review-the-reformed-pastor-by-richard-baxter/ Here's an article showing a bit about how Greg Locke divorced his wife: https://pulpitandpen.org/2018/08/07/pastor-greg-locke-adultery-in-gods...
Good Sermon - "The First Resurrection" by Charles Haddon Spurgeon
September 26, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBThis episode serves as an indirect counter-sermon to the sermon I reviewed by Todd Smith on the episode dated September 19, 2021. This episode is a reading of a sermon titled "The First Resurrection" by Charles Haddon Spurgeon. This sermon is in the public domain. ***RESOURCES*** Here is where you can find more sermons by Charles Haddon Spurgeon in the public domain: https://www.spurgeongems.org Here is the specific link to the transcript of the sermon I read: https://www.spurgeongems.o...
Book Review - "The Freedom of a Christian" by Martin Luther
September 22, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBOn September 22, 2021, I posted a book review on "The Freedom of a Christian" by Martin Luther. This is an audio version of that review. ***RESOURCES*** Here is the link to the review: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/?p=6143 Here is an article showing Ed Litton's deflection about his critics: https://reformationcharlotte.org/2021/07/08/ed-litton-outright-lies-to-media-says-plagiarism-accusations-made-by-unnamed-sources/ Here is a tweet (I thought it was a post) showing Gabe Hughes'...
Cold Sermon Review - Todd Smith Sermon Dated 8/22/2021 (Christ Fellowship in Dawsonville, GA)
September 19, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBMy October 2020 post on Todd Smith (Christ Fellowship in Dawsonville, GA) continues to rack up views. Moreover, I've gotten more emails on Todd Smith than any other work I have done. This episode is a cold sermon review of his sermon dated August 22, 2021. ***RESOURCES*** Here is the post on Smith: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2020/10/02/profile-todd-smith/ Here is a book review I have done on Smith's book "Speaking In Tongues": https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/03/14/book...
Book Review - "The Fourth Dimension" by David Yonggi Cho
September 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBOn September 15, 2021, I posted a book review on "The Fourth Dimension" by the late David Yonggi Cho. This is an audio version of that review. I completed the written and audio versions of the review prior to his passing on September 14, 2021. Please pray for his family members and close associates. ***RESOURCES*** Here is the book review post: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/09/15/book-review-the-fourth-dimension-by-david-yonggi-cho/ Here is a post I wrote on why it is unbiblic...
Good Sermon - "Joseph's Bones" by Charles Haddon Spurgeon
September 12, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBIn this episode, I read a sermon transcript of "Joseph's Bones" by Charles Haddon Spurgeon. This sermon is in the public domain. ***RESOURCES*** Here is the transcript of the sermon: https://www.spurgeongems.org/sermon/chs966.pdf Here is my book review of "Spurgeon And Son" by Craig Skinner: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/01/31/book-review-spurgeon-and-son-by-craig-skinner/ Here is where you can find more sermons by Charles Haddon Spurgeon: https://www.spurgeongems.org/ Tha...
Book Review - "Spurgeon on the Power of Scripture" (compiled by Jason K. Allen)
September 08, 2021 10:51 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBThis is an audio version of my book review that was posted on September 8, 2021. The book is "Spurgeon on the Power of Scripture." Jason K. Allen compiled the work. ***RESOURCES*** Here is the book review post: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/09/08/book-review-spurgeon-on-the-power-of-scripture-compiled-by-jason-k-allen/ Here is an interesting video from The Messed Up Church: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpEh3O3jFno Here is a video showing Kenneth Copeland's attempt to blow...
Sermon Review/Profile - Dustin Woodward/Citizen Church
September 05, 2021 08:00 - 3 hours - 173 MBThis episode results from a reader request. It is a sermon review/profile on Dustin Woodward and Citizen Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico. ***RESOURCES*** Here are some websites showing attendance stats for some of the megachurches in the United States: http://hirr.hartsem.edu/cgi-bin/mega/db.pl?db=default&uid=default&view_records=1&ID=*&sb=5 https://www.newmexico-demographics.com/cities_by_population Here's a helpful book review on "Who's Driving The Purpose-Driven Church" by James Su...
Movie Review - The Submerging Church
August 29, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBOn July 21, 2020, I posted a movie review of "The Submerging Church" by Good Fight Ministries. This episode is basically an audio version of that review. ***RESOURCES*** Here is that movie review post: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2020/07/21/movie-review-the-submerging-church/ Here is the movie review I wrote on Church of Tares: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/04/28/movie-review-church-of-tares/ Here is that book review on "The Pentecostal-Charismatic Movements: The Hi...
Book Review - "Richard Rohr and the Enneagram Secret" by Don Veinot, Joy Veinot and Marcia Montenegro
August 25, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBOn Sunday, August 22, 2021, I posted a book review on "Richard Rohr and the Enneagram Secret" by Don Veinot, Joy Veinot and Marcia Montenegro. This episode is an audio version of that review. ***RESOURCES*** Here is the book review post: Here is some information on the New Apostolic Reformation: Thanks for listening! “Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used...
Good Sermon - "Understandest Thou What Thou Readest" by Charles Haddon Spurgeon
August 22, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBIn this episode, I read a sermon transcript of "Understandest Thou What Thou Readest" by Charles Haddon Spurgeon. This sermon is in the public domain. ***RESOURCES*** Here is the transcript of the sermon: https://www.spurgeongems.org/sermon/chs1792.pdf Here is my book review of "Spurgeon And Son" by Craig Skinner: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/01/31/book-review-spurgeon-and-son-by-craig-skinner/ Here is where you can find more sermons by Charles Haddon Spurgeon: https://www...
Book Review - "God At Work" by Gene Edward Veith Jr.
August 18, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBOn August 11, 2021, I posted a book review on "God At Work: Your Christian Vocation in All of Life" by Gene Edward Veith Jr.. This is an audio version of that review. Here is the book review post: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/08/11/book-review-god-at-work-by-gene-edward-veith-jr/ Thanks for listening! “Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by pe...
Cold Sermon Review - "A Life That Invites" by Dino Rizzo (Association of Related Churches)
August 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBThis is a "cold" sermon review of a sermon titled "A Life That Invites" by Dino Rizzo, the executive director of the Association of Related Churches. It's a "cold" sermon review because I am reviewing this sermon as I am viewing it for the first time. Rizzo preached this sermon at Substance Church in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota on May 2, 2021. ***RESOURCES*** Here is my blog post on the Association of Related Churches: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/01/28/profile-association-of-...
Book Review - "The Attributes of God" by A.W. Tozer
August 11, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBOn August 7, 2021, I posted a book review on "The Attributes of God (Volume One): A Journey Into The Father's Heart" by A.W. Tozer. This is an audio version of that review. ***RESOURCES*** Here is the link to the book review post: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/08/07/book-review-the-attributes-of-god-by-a-w-tozer/ Here is the Rosebrough critique on David Herzog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMH4a386BcU&t=1325s Here are two videos that debunk Todd White's leg-lengthening p...
Good Sermon - "The Widow of Sarepta" by Charles Haddon Spurgeon
August 08, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBIn this episode, I read a sermon transcript of "The Widow of Sarepta" by Charles Haddon Spurgeon. This sermon is in the public domain. ***RESOURCES*** Here is the transcript of the sermon: https://www.spurgeongems.org/sermon/chs817.pdf Here is my book review of "Spurgeon And Son" by Craig Skinner: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/01/31/book-review-spurgeon-and-son-by-craig-skinner/ Here is where you can find more sermons by Charles Haddon Spurgeon: https://www.spurgeongems.org...
Book Review - "Changing Church" by Galen Woodward (ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED 8/1/2021)
August 04, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBOn February 21, 2020, I posted a book review on "Changing Church: It's Never Too Late" by Galen Woodward. This episode is an audio version of the review. The original episode appeared 8/1/2021. I re-recorded the reading of Jude using the ASV instead of the NKJV. This re-publishing reflects that. ***RESOURCES*** Here is the written book review: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/02/21/book-review-changing-church-by-galen-woodward/ Here are some overall links showing information o...
Book Review - "Changing Church" by Galen Woodward
August 01, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 87 MBOn February 21, 2020, I posted a book review on "Changing Church: It's Never Too Late" by Galen Woodward. This episode is an audio version of the review. ***RESOURCES*** Here is the written book review: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/02/21/book-review-changing-church-by-galen-woodward/ Here are some overall links showing information on Chris Hodges: http://www.piratechristian.com/search?q=Chris%20Hodges&f_collectionId=55de6923e4b0316f2d24335c Here are the links rebutting the ...
Sermon Review - "Your Harvest Is Determined By The Seed You Sow" by Alex Seeley
August 01, 2021 08:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBOn March 30, 2021, I posted a written sermon review on a sermon titled "Your Harvest Is Determined By The Seed You Sow" by Alex Seeley of The Belonging Co. This podcast episode is an audio version of that. ***RESOURCES*** Here is the written post of the sermon review: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/03/30/sermon-review-alex-seeley-of-the-belonging-co-your-harvest-is-determined-by-the-seed-you-sow/ Here is a link to my Pilot Episode of my podcast. Check the description for the r...
Book Review - "Men And Women In The Church" by Kevin DeYoung (ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED 6/23/2021)
July 28, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBOn June 20, 2021, I posted a book review on "Men And Women In The Church: A Short, Biblical, Practical Application" by Kevin DeYoung. This is the audio version of that review. Moreover, I read some of the biblical passages DeYoung cites in his book. Here is the written post of the review: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/06/20/book-review-men-and-women-in-the-church-by-kevin-deyoung/ Thanks for listening! “Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English S...
Sermon Review - God On Film: 80's Edition (Back To The Future: Finding Freedom From My Past)
July 25, 2021 08:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBOn June 9, 2021, I posted a topical post called "The Asininity of Movie Sermons." In this episode, I lay the groundwork in explaining why movie sermons are asinine. I then review a sermon called "Back To The Future: Finding Freedom From My Past" from the "God On Film: 80's Edition" sermon series. The sermon is by Kerrick Thomas of The Journey Church NYC. ***RESOURCES*** Here is the aforementioned post: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/06/09/topic-the-asininity-of-movie-sermons/ H...
Book Review: "Hope for the Children of the Sun" by Craig S. Bulkeley
July 25, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBOn July 4, 2021, I posted a book review on "Hope for the Children of the Sun: Curing the Sonnenkinder Syndrome called Contemporary Christian Worship (Calling Dandies to Adulthood, Schleiermachians to the Text, & Hegelians to the Holy Spirit)" by Craig S. Bulkeley. This episode is an audio version of that review with a little extra material. Here is the link to the written review: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/07/04/book-review-hope-for-the-children-of-the-sun-by-craig-s-bulkeley...
Book Review: "Essential Christian Doctrine" by John MacArthur (ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED 6/20/2021)
July 21, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MBOn May 27, 2021, I posted my book review on "Essential Christian Doctrine: A Handbook On Biblical Truth" by John MacArthur. In this audio version, I go through the article. I also read several of the plethora of biblical passages MacArthur cited in his book. ***RESOURCES*** Here is my book review I posted on MacArthur's book: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/05/27/book-review-essential-christian-doctrine-by-john-macarthur/ Here is the GraceLife Pulpit podcast, a podcast feat...
Book Review - "Deceived On Purpose" by Warren Smith (ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED 6/13/2021)
July 21, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBOn June 22, 2020, I posted a book review on "Deceived On Purpose: The New Age Implications of the Purpose-Driven Church" by Warren Smith. On this podcast, I go through that post. I also give some additional information not in the post. ***RESOURCES*** Here is my blog post of the review: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2020/06/22/book-review-deceived-on-purpose-by-warren-smith/ Here is my post on Max Lucado: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2020/08/16/profile-max-lucado/ This l...
Book Review - "Love Does" by Bob Goff (ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED 5/23/2021)
July 21, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 47 MBOn May 19, 2021, I posted my book review of "Love Does" by Bob Goff. Here is the audio version of this review that follows closely to the written article. ***RESOURCES*** Here is the book review post: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/05/19/book-review-love-does-by-bob-goff/ Here is the lecture from Rosebrough I mentioned: http://www.piratechristian.com/fightingforthefaith/2017/11/no-assembly-required Thanks for listening! “Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The H...
Book Review - "Yes! You Really Can Change" by Chip Ingram (ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED 6/27/2021)
July 21, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBOn June 5, 2021, I posted a book review of "Yes! You Really Can Change: What To Do When You're Spiritually Stuck" by Chip Ingram. This podcast episode is the audio version of that post. I also add supplemental information along the way. ***RESOURCES*** Here is that book review post: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2021/06/05/book-review-yes-you-can-really-change-by-chip-ingram/ Here is an outstanding "Fighting For The Faith" episode that absolutely refutes the heretical Passion "Tr...
Book Review - "Last Days Survival Guide" by Rick Renner (ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED 5/30/2021)
July 21, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBOn September 18, 2020, I posted a book review of "Last Days Survival Guide" by Rick Renner. This episode is the audio version of it. ***RESOURCES*** Here is my post of my review on Renner's book: https://earnestlayman.wordpress.com/2020/09/18/book-review-last-days-survival-guide-by-rick-renner/ I mentioned that Hank Kunneman endorsed Renner's book. Here is a long but outstanding YouTube video showing him (among many others) to be false prophets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTfB...