Voice of Reason Radio
293 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsChris and Rich explore biblical theology and practical application in a weekly podcast.
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The Book of Hebrews vs. Church Pragmatism
April 23, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBWith the backdrop of Mark Driscoll and James River Church in view, Chris takes this episode to challenge Christians to understand that what and how we preach about Christ matters. Show Links: Justin Peters' Episode on Mark Driscoll
VOR Rewind - The Peril and Pain of Pragmatism in the Church
April 16, 2024 01:10 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBThis week week look back at a crossover of epic proportions as Chris Huff and Drew Von Nieda of the Matter of Theology Podcast joined Chris and Rich to take part in a round table discussion of the danger of pragmatism in the church and the rotten fruit it has produced in our world today.
Of Eclipses and Bible Prophecy
April 07, 2024 02:17 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBThis week, Chris discusses a recent social media claim that the upcoming solar eclipse is a prophetic revelation connected to Jesus, Jonah, and Noah. Such misuse of prophecy not only dishonors God and His word, it also causes confusion and fear among professing Christians.
What Is a Good Church?
April 02, 2024 02:39 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBThis week, Gene Clyatt of Squirrel Chatter joins Chris to discuss what are the characteristics of a biblical church and why Christians should be concerned about it. Show Link: Squirrel Chatter Podcast
If There Is No Resurrection...
March 18, 2024 16:13 - 1 hour - 63 MBThis week, Chris walks through 1 Corinthians 15:12-28 as he discusses how the resurrection of Christ is the lynchpin of the gospel, without which, Christians have no hope.
Is Your Speech Corrupt?
March 09, 2024 23:30 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBThis week, Chris discusses how Christians should model their speech with others after Ephesians 4:29-32 in our interactions with others. Show Links: Blog Article on X - Corrupting Speech Blog Article on STTK
"But Jesus Dined With Sinners!"
February 04, 2024 05:31 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBThis week, Chris and Rich discuss if and when Christians can attend certain gatherings as well as what our motivations should be in doing so. Show Link: Rich Street Preaching
Applying Biblical Thinking in Daily Life
January 23, 2024 03:24 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBThis week, Chris looks at two topics, the upcoming election and a recent statement by Alistair Begg, to encourage Christians to think biblically through difficult issues.
VOR Rewind - The Coming Social Justice Storm
January 16, 2024 03:37 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBLet's look back to 2018 when Chris and Rich discussed an article written by John MacArthur about social justice. They talked about the issues and pitfalls Christians would find themselves in for weeks to come concerning that issue. Show Links: Grace To You: Social Injustice and the Gospel Striving for Eternity Podcast
Are We Unequally Yoked With the Conservative Movement?
January 10, 2024 00:16 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBThis week, Chris highlights recent concerning behavior within conservative politics and asks Christians to look to Scripture first when evaluating our political associations. Show Link: YouTube Version
VOR Christmas Rewind - Without Easter There Is No Christmas
December 22, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBWith Christmas upon us, we revisit our discussion of the incarnation of Christ, His sinless life, His sacrificial death, and the all-important topic of the resurrection. Christmas is meaningless without the resurrection, as there would be no forgiveness for sins. Show Link: Christian Podcast Community
Is Christmas Really Pagan?
December 16, 2023 23:36 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBThis week we share a crossover event when Chris joined Conversations With a Calvinist to discuss the question, "Is Christmas Pagan?" Show Link: Conversations With a Calvinist YouTube Episode
There Are No Small Prayers, Only Sinful Motives
December 12, 2023 05:28 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBThis week, Chris and Rich discuss a listener question: Is there ever a prayer that is too small to bring before God? Show Links: Theology Throwdown - Christmas Traditions Monergism - A Treatise on Prayer Voice of Reason Radio on YouTube
Bridling Our Tongues
December 03, 2023 03:34 - 42 minutes - 41.3 MBThis week, we share the audio of our recent Voice of Reason Radio Video Edition. We discuss the necessity of Christians to abide by Scripture’s command to bridle our tongues even as we engage the vile evil in our culture today. Show Link: YouTube Edition
The Sin of Unthankfulness
November 26, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBThis week, Chris and Rich discuss Paul's admonition to the Philippian church to make their prayers to God with thanksgiving. How can Christians be thankful to God in all the trials and tribulations of life? Show Links: Spurgeon Sermon Got Questions - What does the Bible say about ingratitude/unthankfulness? Voice of Reason Radio on YouTube
The Christian in Law Enforcement
November 18, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBReturning from their extended hiatus, this week the guys discuss Chris' recent retirement from law enforcement and how his faith impacted his service in that field.
Special Edition: VOR Joins Conversations with a Calvinist to Talk All Things G3
September 28, 2023 01:27 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBThis is a Special Edition episode for all our listeners. This week, Chris joined Keith Foskey on "Conversations with a Calvinist" for his episode: "G3 Review by 2 Nerds Who Didn't Go!" The video version of this conversation can be found at the link below. Please enjoy and share this episode. Show Link: G3 Review by 2 Nerds Who Didn't Go!
VOR Rewind - Trusting Christ to Provide in Times of Need
September 24, 2023 01:14 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBThis week we look back at when Chris and Rich discussed the issue of food hoarding and prepping. While often associated with the Mormon church, many people, including Christians, store up mass quantities of food and water in preparation for times of difficulty. Is this a biblical precept? How should Christians view it? Show Link: Ultimate Survival Space article
No Enemies on the Right?
September 17, 2023 02:40 - 1 hour - 105 MBThis week, Chris discusses the conservative argument that we cannot address hypocritical or sinful behavior on the part of our political allies because the need for victory outweighs the need to hold them accountable. Should Christians practice this ideology?
VOR Rewind - Living Righteously in a Time of Tribulation
September 12, 2023 01:55 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBThis week we look back at when Chris and Rich walked through 1 Peter to encourage Christians to live righteously in a time of tribulation and persecution. Walking in holiness is a living testimony to the excellencies of our Savior.
Christian Humility, AI, and LGB Minus the T
September 05, 2023 01:50 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBThis week, Chris takes on some listener questions regarding possible discord within the LGBT socio-political realm and "Generative AI." He also encourages Christians to focus their motivations on glorifying Christ while being His humble servants in this world.
VOR Rewind - Winsome and Nuanced: A Godly Stratagem or a Coward’s Retreat?
August 26, 2023 03:08 - 2 hours - 104 MBThis week, we revisit Chris and Rich taking on the ever-present argument that Christians need to be winsome and nuanced on social issues lest we offend the lost. Is this biblically true or are the pitfalls Christians need to be aware of? Show Links: Just Thinking - A Nuanced Gospel Martyn Lloyd-Jones - Man and Sin Martyn Lloyd-Jones - Ungodliness James R. Wood - How I Evolved on Tim Keller James R. Wood - This Article is Not About Tim Keller David French - A Critique of Tim Keller Rev...
Finding Joy in Suffering
August 13, 2023 04:11 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBThis week, Chris and Rich discuss Paul's letter to Colossae where he states he rejoiced in his suffering. How can Christians view suffering as a blessing from God and find joy in the trial? Show Link: Desiring God - What is the Secret of Joy in Suffering?
VOR Rewind - He Came to the Lowest
August 08, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBThis week, we revisit Chris and Rich's discussion that when Christ came into the world, He came among the lowest of society. There is no barrier to any rank or social status to have access to God if they come in the manner He has prescribed. Show Links: A.W. Pink - Access to God Cessationist Conference
Honoring God Matters
July 29, 2023 02:15 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn a solo episode this week, Chris discusses three mini topics covering sexual immorality, fighting on social media, and humility in serving Christ, which all point to a single issue - we should always seek to live our lives in a way that honors and glorifies Christ.
Things That Go Bump in the Night - UFO’s, Ghosts, Bigfoot, Demons and the Bible
July 23, 2023 04:31 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBThis week, Chris and Rich have a little fun discussing the topic of "high strangeness," a popular term for stories of mysterious animals, UFOs, ghosts, and more. While demonstrating how much that is reported is the product of misidentification, hoax, or natural causes, and some things defy explanation, they encourage Christians to not take their eyes off of Scripture when confronted with these matters. Show Links: GTY - Demons and Magic Crossway - Why We Should Not Fear Satan and Demons ...
VOR SoundBite - Humility in Exalting Christ
July 06, 2023 01:07 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MBThe following is an audio reading of the article "Humility in Exalting Christ" which can be found at: https://www.slavetotheking.com/2023/07/05/humility-in-exalting-christ/.
VOR Rewind - The Debate Over Secondary Issues in Scripture
July 04, 2023 01:13 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBThis week we look back at Chris and Rich's discussion on primary and secondary issues of Scripture. Does a doctrine being designated "secondary" mean it is irrelevant or should not be debated? Show Links: G3 Article - The Doctrine of Sympathy STTK - On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and "Secondary Issues." Blue Letter Bible - The Writings of Paul Christianity.Com - Paul's Letters CARM - Doctrine Table Ligonier - What is Sound Doctrine? TGC - When Should Doctrine Divide? Find Forgiven...
What Does It Mean To Be Divisive?
June 24, 2023 04:25 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBThis week, with the backdrop of a controversial sermon at the SBC Annual Meeting, Chris and Rich discuss what it means to have biblical unity and ask if it is always bad for there to be division. Show Links: VOR Episode - The Debate Over Secondary Issues in Scripture Video - SBC Convention Sermon Reaction and Review Got Questions - What does the Bible say about division? Got Questions - What is the cause of church splits? Ligonier - The Cost of Compromise
Ranting Rick Warren and the SBC
June 11, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBThis week, Chris and Rich address a number of posts made by former Saddleback Church Pastor Rick Warren on the eve of the SBC Annual meeting. Warren's efforts to influence the Meeting are quite evident as he attempts to manipulate SBC members with posts intended to inflame passionate emotions. Christians need to be discerning of such tactics. Show Links: Rick Warren's Open Letter TGC - Confessions of Faith and the Baptist Tradition VOR - Rick Warren's View of Scripture and the Ordinati...
The Love of God
June 02, 2023 22:46 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBThis week, Chris Huff of Matter of Theology joins Chris as they talk about the love of God from Ephesians 2 and 3.
All You Need is Love?
May 28, 2023 03:25 - 1 hour - 55 MBThis week, as we prepare to enter "Pride Month" in America, there are those who declare it is more important to be loving than theological. However, when we rightly understand Scripture, we recognize there is no biblical love in pride. Show Links: Got Questions - Love Your Neighbor Got Questions - Phileo Love Got Questions - Friendship With the World is Enmity With God
Is Submission Slavery? - Discussing Biblical Marriage Roles
May 23, 2023 03:16 - 1 hour - 63 MBThis week, Chris and Rich discuss biblical marriage roles in the context of Ephesians 5: 22-33. Husbands and wives are called to certain roles which are defined by their own submission to Christ. Show Links: Submission and Love - Biblical Marriage Defined AiG Article - Inferior or Equal
How Should Christians Debate and Disagree?
May 14, 2023 03:57 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBThis week, Rich and Chris talk about how Christians should approach having debates and discussions with their brethren over important topics. While we can certainly engage in passionate discussions, we should always seek to avoid unnecessary divisiveness and look to build one another up in a spirit of humility, compassion, and kindness. Show Links: A Christian Directory, Vol. 4 - Richard Baxter Got Questions - Why are Christians always arguing? Got Questions - What does it mean that beli...
VOR Turns 7 Years Old!
April 30, 2023 03:39 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThis week, Chris and Rich celebrate God's grace in allowing this podcast to be on the air for 7 years. May this episode bless and entertain you all. Show Links VOR's Very First Episode
VOR Rewind - Is It Time to Leave the SBC?
April 25, 2023 13:38 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week we look back at when Chris Huff of Matter of Theology joined VOR. Following the SBC Annual Meeting, we discuss the drift of the denomination, the actions of its leaders, and ask the question: is it time for churches to leave the SBC? Show Links: Donate to "Cessationist" Movie Project STTK Article: On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and "Secondary Issues." Megan Basham Article: Southern Baptists' #MeToo Moment Tennessean New Site: Live Updates of Annual Meeting Dustin Benge Twitt...
Playing Fast and Loose With Christian Doctrine
April 16, 2023 04:24 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBThis week, Chris and Rich discuss the matter of professing Christians who claim to hold to the core tenets of the faith while their practice is at odds with clear biblical teaching. Show Links: Article - Saying the Right Things Doesn't Necessarily Prove Genuine Christianity Article - What is Orthopraxy/Orthopraxis? VOR Episode - The Debate Over Secondary Issues in Scripture
Culturally Acceptable Violence Versus the Christian Church
April 02, 2023 02:28 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBThis week, Andrew Rappaport joins Chris as they discuss the recent mass shooting in Nashville, Tennessee and the growth of culturally acceptable violence against certain groups in the nation. Show Links: STTK Article - Audrey Hale and Culturally Acceptable Violence
Rick Warren’s View of Scripture and the Ordination of Women Pastors
March 28, 2023 03:36 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBRecently Rick Warren has discussed the scriptures which led him to believe it is permissible for women to preach and teach men. Chris and Rich examine the scriptures to see whether these claims are true. Show Links: Rick Warren Video Clip Christianity Today Article "I Don't Support a Theology That..." "I Can't Support a Theology That...Pt. 2" VOR YouTube Channel
The Sinfulness of Sin and Our Desperate Need for the Gospel
March 10, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBThis week, Andy Olson of Echo Zoe Radio and Chris come together to discuss the wickedness of sin and how it demonstrates our desperate need for the gospel of Jesus Christ. We ask you prayerfully consider sharing this episode with those in your life who may need to hear this important message.
VOR Rewind- How and Why Are You Engaging the Culture War?
March 07, 2023 03:19 - 2 hours - 106 MBOn this Rewind episode from last year, Chris and Rich discuss why and how Christians can engage in the current culture wars. All our efforts should be for the glorification of God and the proclamation of the gospel. Show Links: Chris' Twitter Post MacArthur - The Christian's Response in a Pagan Society, Pt. 1 MacArthur - The Christian's Response in a Pagan Society, Pt. 2 MacArthur - The Christian and Government MacArthur - The Christian's Responsibility to Government, Pt. 1 MacArthur...
Jen Wilkin and Christians in Public Schools
February 26, 2023 04:02 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis week, Chris discusses a recent video debate put out by The Gospel Coalition wherein Jen Wilkin made an argument that Christians should consider placing their children in public schools. However, she also tied this argument to the idea that public school involvement is a form of the command to love one's neighbor. Does such an argument have biblical merit? Show Links: TGC Public School Video Truth Be Known - True Marks of Revival
Evangelical Emotionalism and the Sufficiency of Scripture
February 19, 2023 05:34 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBThis week, Chris and Rich discuss the modern evangelical embrace of emotionalism in events such as the Asbury Revival and TV shows like The Chosen. Similar to progressivist teaching, which denies the sufficiency of Scripture as God's Word, emotionalism can undermine the Bible by declaring we need something more. Show Links: Squirrel Chatter Episode on Asbury Denny Burk - Some Thoughts on the Asbury Revival Ebook - The Almost Christian Discovered Find Forgiveness in Christ
Fruit of the Spirit: The Mark of True Salvation
February 05, 2023 04:46 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBThis week, Chris and Rich discuss the fruit of the Spirit which is the evidence of Christ's work of salvation in a believer's life. Show Links: Spurgeon - The First Fruit of the Spirit Christian Podcast Community Apologetics Live Episode Find Forgiveness in Christ
Andy Stanley and Gay Christianity
January 29, 2023 05:15 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBIn response to a recent video where Andy Stanley of North Point Community Church affirms gay Christians in the church, Chris and Rich discuss the video and the biblical understanding of what makes someone a Christian. Show Links: Rich's Interview on A Word Fitly Spoken Article - Such Were Some of You Andy Stanley Video Ryan Visconti Twitter Thread Matter of Theology - Affirmation or Repentance Dividing Line Episode Regarding Andy Stanley VOR Episode - Has "Page CXVI" Abandoned the Fa...
”The Destruction of Words is a Beautiful Thing”
January 22, 2023 04:40 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBThis week, Chris and Rich discuss how the manipulation of language in culture today is being used to trap Christians into an approved narrative. Christians must be consumed with the desire to know how God defines terms, concepts, and ideas. We must never give way to culture and adulterate the truth. Show Links: Matter of Theology Episode - The Bible Says... Dividing Line Episode - The Insufficiency of Scripture by Andy Stanley
”You’re Just a Fake Christian!”
January 15, 2023 04:35 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBThis week, Chris goes solo and discusses the growing use of the term "fake Christian" by those who oppose biblical truth. Born out of a combination of worldly desires and pragmatism in the professing church, many today feel emboldened to claim they are the standard of true religious expression while simultaneously declaring biblical Christianity to be hate-filled. How should Christians respond to this new assault?
Looking Back at 2022 and Thoughts About the Year to Come
January 01, 2023 04:32 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBRich and Chris spend New Year's Eve discussing various issues in the last year to include Christian Nationalism, pragmatism, LGBTQ+ compromise in the church, Amy Grant, Rick Warren, and more. They also discuss what they hope to see and do in the year to come. Show Links: Ligonier State of Theology VOR on YouTube Ideological Subversion Video Find Forgiveness in Christ
”I Can’t Support A Theology That...” - Pt. 2
December 18, 2022 05:52 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis week, Chris and Rich continue their discussion of the roles of men and women in the church, the qualifications of a pastor, and the history of Ephesus where Timothy was preaching when Paul wrote his epistle. Show Links: Pliny H. N. v. 29, as quoted in “Ephesus,” The Latin Library John W. Cowart. “Ephesus: A Wonder of the World.” http://legalhistorysources.com/ChurchHistory220/LectureOne/MagnaMater.htm https://www.gotquestions.org/braided-hair.html https://biblearchaeologyreport.c...
”I Don’t Support a Theology That...”
December 11, 2022 05:29 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBThis week, in response to a post by Dr. Beth Allison Barr on Twitter, Chris and Rich discuss what the Bible instructs concerning the roles of women and men in the church. Does Scripture speak specifically to these roles and what about examples of godly women in history as shown in Scripture? Show Link: Michelle Lesley article - Rock Your Role