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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What is the Purpose of Christian Conferences?
October 10, 2021 04:50 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBWith the G3 Conference as the backdrop of the discussion, Chris and Rich talk about the blessings (and possible ditches) of Christian Conferences and para-church ministries. Show Link: Weden.co - Reformed Women's Gifts/Apparel
VOR Rewind - Afraid of Evangelism: Using Your Fear for the Sake of the Gospel
October 02, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBIt's Rewind Time! Are you afraid of sharing the gospel with people? You are not alone. Many Christians legitimately feel afraid to give the good news to the lost. In this episode, Rich and Chris seek to encourage believers to give the most precious gift in the world to those they encounter. Show Links: Living Waters Wretched Radio
Trusting Christ to Provide in Times of Need
September 28, 2021 04:21 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBIn response to a listener request, Chris and Rich discuss 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
Honoring God Through the Fiery Trial
September 19, 2021 04:20 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBContinuing their discussion from last week through 1 Peter, Chris and Rich discuss how the Christian can and will face suffering in this life. God calls us to submissive obedience through which He makes us more like Christ and glorifies His name.
Living Righteously in a Time of Tribulation
September 12, 2021 03:32 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBThis week, Chris and Rich walk 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.
The Binding of Each Other‘s Consciences
September 04, 2021 01:47 - 1 hour - 98 MBThis week, Chris, against the backdrop of the ongoing debate of vaccines and mandates, discusses how Christians ought to talk with one another about important issues of conscience. In matters that do not amount to sin, we ought not seek to bind another's conscience to our own preferences.
VOR Rewind - The Big Eva Compromise of the 2020 Election
August 29, 2021 00:15 - 1 hour - 103 MBAs Hurricane Ida bears down on the Gulf Coast states, please be in prayer for the Story Family as Rich's sons are living in the path of the storm. Given the serious nature of the storm, we are not recording a program this week. Please enjoy this episode from last November when Chris and Rich talked about how evangelical elites laid the foundation for Christians to vote for the party of Joe Biden (whose platform is patently anti-biblical) while rejecting incumbent President Trump (who had fou...
Wicked Rulers, Evangelical Elites, and Finding Joy in Trials
August 22, 2021 03:07 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBThis week, Chris tackles a potpourri of mini topics, speaking on issues of wicked leaders in our nation, evangelical elites who have suddenly gone silent, and finding joy in our trials. Show Link: VOR Episode: The Big Eva Compromise of the 2020 Election
Striving for the Eternal Kingdom
August 15, 2021 05:03 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBThis week, Chris and Rich discuss having faith in the eternal promises of God during a time of tribulation and great difficulty in our world.
VOR Rewind - The Mind of Christ is Freedom
August 07, 2021 18:49 - 1 hour - 67 MBIt's Rewind time! Looking back at when Chris and Rich discussed Ephesians 4:17-19 which reveals that the unregenerate person's mind is darkened and futile in thinking. Show Links: Book - Reformed Expository Commentary - Ephesians Book - MacArthur New Testament Commentary - Ephesians CPC Podcast Suggestion - Matter of Theology
Tyranny For Your Own Good is Tyranny Still
July 31, 2021 16:36 - 1 hour - 105 MBThis week, Chris goes solo as he discusses recent developments in the rule and reign of politics in America. Yes, even tyranny for "the good of the people" is still tyranny. Should Christians be concerned and how should we act in light of these events? Show Link: Social Media Censorship and the Christian
A Defense of "Christianity and Wokeness."
July 24, 2021 04:10 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBThis week, Chris and Rich debate (sort of) the necessity of Owen Strachan's new book "Christianity and Wokeness." Using precepts gleaned from the text, Chris and Rich provide a real-world exercise using Strachan's concepts from his book. Show Links: Christianity and Wokeness book Slave to the King Book Review
Be Christlike, Not Biblical? - Part Deux
July 17, 2021 02:32 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBThis week, Chris is joined by a special guest, Andrew Rappaport of Striving For Eternity, to revisit the unbiblical claim that Christians are to be "Christlike" but not "biblical." Show Links VOR Episode - Be Christlike, Not Biblical? The Rapp Report Episode - Nation Strategy of Counter Terrorism Against Christians
VOR Rewind - Stewardship of Faith
July 10, 2021 02:17 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBIt's Rewind time! Let's look back at when Rich and Chris returned from an unintended sabbatical. They discuss the various trials they have faced and what this has taught them about trusting in God's sovereign plans for our lives.
Of Pulpits and Plagiarism
July 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBThis week, Chris and Rich and discuss the issue of sermon plagiarism. Recent events have revealed this is far more common in churches than most of us realize. Can it really be called plagiarism if sermons are property of the kingdom of God? Why should we care if pastors use others' sermons as their own? Show Links: Joe McKeever Article D.A. Carson Article (TGC) Al Mohler - Plagiarism in the Pulpit Tom Buck Tweet - Ed Litton Audio re: JD Greear sermon Justin Peters' Didache Podcast Do...
Ed Litton and the Future of the SBC
June 26, 2021 04:34 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBThis week, Chris and Rich have a frank discussion about the recent SBC Annual Meeting and the election of the Convention's new president, Ed Litton. Is he the conservative pastor some have positioned him as or are there genuine concerns about him as others have suggested? And why is this important for Christians at large? Show Links: Vox.com Article Washington Post Article Shrink the Divide Page Robert Downen Tweet - Ordaining Women YouTube - Litton and Greear: Borrowing or Plagiarism?
VOR Rewind - But the Greatest of These is Love
June 22, 2021 13:37 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBLet's look back to when Chris and Rich rounded out their discussion of Christian maturity by discussing the greatest trait of it: the love we have for God and for one another. Show Links: Snowden Family Go Fund Me Christian Love by J.C. Ryle
Has "Page CXVI" Abandoned the Faith?
June 12, 2021 05:21 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn June 5, 2021, professed Christian singer Latifah Alattas of "Page CXVI" publicly announced her affirmation of the LGBT community. Chris and Rich discuss the public statement she released on Facebook and biblically respond to her hermeneutic of "love." Show Links: Page CXVI Facebook Statement "Sheologians" Article Ligonier Article - True Love
VOR Special Edition: Live From Cruciform Conference!
June 07, 2021 17:07 - 1 hour - 163 MBTune in for a special edition episode as Chris Huff of "Matter of Theology" and Andrew Rappaport of "Striving for Eternity" join Chris for a live recording of VOR from the Cruciform Conference. They have a round table discussion of why Christians should seek to be "Still Standing" in an age when the world is coming against the church.
The VOR-Echo Zoe Radio Crossover: 2021 Edition
June 04, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBJoin Chris this week as he and Andy Olson have their annual "Discussion Cornucopia" on a variety of topics. Show Links: Echo Zoe Radio Podcast
Worldviews, Apologetics, and the Myth of Neutrality - A Discussion with Dr. James White
May 29, 2021 03:09 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBOn this 200th episode of Voice of Reason Radio, Dr. James White joins Chris and Rich to discuss apologetics, the Christian worldview, and the myth of neutrality. There was no stone left unturned as Dr. White helps Christians understand the absolute need for standing firm on the Word of God. Show Links: Alpha and Omega Ministries Dividing Line on YouTube Buy Official Gear from Doctrine & Life
Husbands, Love Your Wives - A Lesson for Both Spouses
May 22, 2021 04:45 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBThis week, Chris and Rich discuss the biblical outworking of husbands loving their wives (and wives submitting to their husbands) as an act of glorifying Christ. Show Links: Official VOR T-Shirts! Cruciform Conference Fighting the Culture War With Truth Series Paul Washer - Husband Love Your Wife Voddie Baucham - Go Home and Love Your Wife
VOR Rewind - Does the Bible Teach Socialism? (No, It Doesn’t!)
May 16, 2021 01:49 - 1 hour - 104 MBIt's Rewind Time as we look back at an uber-sized episode, where Chris and Rich compare Scripture with Scripture to refute the oft claimed false teaching that Acts 4 teaches socialism. Show Link: Book Review - White Fragility
The MoT/VOR Crossover - The Peril and Pain of Pragmatism in the Church
May 08, 2021 02:01 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBIt is a crossover of epic proportions as Chris Huff and Drew Von Nieda of the Matter of Theology Podcast join Chris and Rich this week! 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.
Has God Really Said?
May 01, 2021 04:39 - 1 hour - 73 MBOn this five-year anniversary, Chris and Rich discuss the topic that drives the show. Doctrine matters. Knowing God's Word changes how with think, speak, and act. We cannot simply settle for saying "since it doesn't affect our salvation so it does not matter what we believe." It all matters. Tune in for the discussion. Show Links: Sharper Podcast - Chris Hohnholz Sharper Podcast - Dustin Benge Matter of Theology Podcast - A Woman's Biblical Role
If You Love Me, Obey My Commandments
April 24, 2021 04:30 - 1 hour - 74 MBIn John 14:15, Jesus says, "If you love me, you will keep my commandments." What commandments has Jesus given and why is it so important for Christians to seek to be obedient to God? Chris and Rich discuss. Show Links: John MacArthur - Obedience and Responsibility Steven Lawson - You Just Need to Obey
Social Justice - An Empty Deceit
April 17, 2021 04:45 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBThis week, Chris and Rich discuss Paul's letter to the Colossians and its application to the "plausible" arguments offered by social justicians today. Such arguments deny the very sufficiency of Scripture and ought to be rejected by the church at large. Show Link: Blog Article: Philosophies and Empty Deceits - The Battle for the Sufficiency of Scripture
Government Persecution and the Mockery of False Churches
April 13, 2021 03:58 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBThis week, Chris and Rich revisit the recent events of Grace Life Church in Alberta. As the government continues its persecution of Pastor Coates and his congregation, a false church has voiced its hearty approval of the authorities' overreach. What does the mean for the church in the weeks and years to come? Show Links: Knox United Church letter (shared by James White) Daily Wire Article John MacArthur reading Grace Life Letter Blog Article: Philosophies and Empty Deceits - The Battle ...
VOR Rewind - The Gospel is Our Only Hope
April 02, 2021 16:25 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBOn this Good Friday, let us look back to when Chris and Rich encouraged believers to be busy about preaching the gospel in a time of crisis. Show Links: Weird News of the Week Bezeugen Tracts (link opens to page with hyperlink images, click on the links and share the gospel images online)
Karma "Christianity": Paganism Repackaged
March 28, 2021 04:47 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBHave you ever seen those, "Share this picture of Jesus and you'll be blessed in one hour!" memes and felt something was just not right? This week, Rich and Chris discuss how pagan practices have been repackaged with Christian names but are still deadly and dangerous teachings. Show Links: CARM Article - Karma and Sin Contrasted CARM Article - Centering Prayer BONUS LINK: Ray Comfort Video - Do This and You're Messing with Demons
VOR Rewind - Rejoice! We Are Reconciled to God!
March 21, 2021 00:57 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBThis week, we rewind to the passing of Rachel Held Evans, when Chris and Rich discussed the need for a sound biblical understanding of the Gospel. Show Links Weird News of the Week Rachel Held Evans Death
When Fear Collides With Faith in the Church
March 14, 2021 05:20 - 1 hour - 89 MBThis week, Chris and Rich discuss the gathering of the Christian in an age where fear of illness has empowered governments to dictate to the church how and when it can function. Show Link: WWUTT - Don't Go to Church, Be the Church? @TheTheoBros on Twitter
Christian Adoption Agencies and LGBT Homes
March 07, 2021 05:25 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBThis week, Chris and Rich discuss the recent capitulation by the Bethany Christian Services organization to offer adoption and child services to LGBTQ homes. How should Christians understand and respond to this development? Show Links: Bethany.org - About Us NY Times Article Christianity Today Article STTK Article - True Biblical Love
Jory Micah and Trusting Your Heart Over the Bible
February 28, 2021 05:31 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBThis week, Chris and Rich discuss the recent posts of "Christian feminist" Jory Micah in which she rejects the Scriptures as being her sole source of Christian authority. Show Links: Christian Podcast Community Michelle Lesley - "Is She a False Teacher?" Patreon Support Page VOR YouTube Page
Dr. James White and His Creepy Elf Doll
February 20, 2021 04:53 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBDr. James White and Rich Story conspire to mess with Chris. Chris and Rich discuss the going ons of the past couple of weeks and the blessing of laughter. Show Link: 21 Funniest Spurgeon Quotes
VOR Rewind - A Word of Comfort in Troubled Times
February 14, 2021 01:19 - 59 minutes - 72.5 MBThis week we Rewind: Chris shares scriptural passages that can give Christians comfort in troublesome times. Show Links: Voice of Reason Radio YouTube Channel
Biblically Loving Your Neighbor
February 07, 2021 04:50 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBThis week, Rich and Chris discuss what it means biblically to love one's neighbor. Show Links: True Love (article) Love Your Neighbor (sermon) The Laws of Men and Societal Change (blog article)
VOR Rewind - How Do You Develop a Biblical Worldview?
January 31, 2021 00:32 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBThis week, we return to last year when Chris and Rich discussed the need for Christians to develop and apply a biblical worldview in their lives. Show Links: Focus on the Family - What's a Christian Worldview? CARM - What Are Some Christian Worldview Essentials? CARM - What Are Some Elements of a Christian Worldview? Voice of Reason Radio on Christian Podcast Community
Big Evangelicals Redefine the Biblical Church
January 24, 2021 05:26 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBThis week, Chris and Rich discuss recent statements by well-known evangelicals such as J. D. Greear and Beth Moore which indicate a move to redefine what makes a church biblical. Show Link: Dwight McKissic Article
The Liberal Insurrection in America
January 17, 2021 05:49 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBThis week, Rich and Chris talk about the decades-long war that has been waged against the American way of life, the future it may hold, and what the Christian needs to do in light of it all.
How Then Shall We Live in 2021?
January 05, 2021 04:56 - 1 hour - 65 MBWe made it! It is the first episode of 2021! This week, Chris and Rich look back on 2020 and discuss how the challenges of the previous year can prepare us for the uncertainty of the new year. May our eyes ever be fixed on Jesus Christ in 2021.
Without Easter There Is No Christmas
December 20, 2020 05:13 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBThis week, Chris and Rich discuss the incarnation of Christ, His sinless life, His sacrificial death, and the all-important topic of the resurrection. Christmas is upon us but it is meaningless without the resurrection, as there would be no forgiveness for sins. Christian Podcast Community
Whole Life Means Woke Life for Abortion
December 12, 2020 06:24 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBExpanding from a video by Lecrae, Chris and Rich explore a new movement emerging within Pro-Life. This new ideology will encompass and threaten every group’s definition of fighting against abortion. Regardless of secular affiliation, biblical methods, or abolitionist view the new Woke Life Movement will be a challenge no matter which banner you fly in the fight to save unborn lives. Show Links: Christian Post - Why speaking out against the killing of George Floyd is a pro-life issue Wikip...
2020 Is a Blessing
December 05, 2020 05:24 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBThis week, in an unscripted and off the cuff episode, Chris and Rich talk about how the difficulties of 2020 actually can be a blessing in our lives and how we can minister to one another during trying times. Show Link: Book - How to Eat Your Bible
The Big Eva Compromise of the 2020 Election
November 22, 2020 05:55 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis week, Chris and Rich talk about how evangelical elites laid the foundation for Christians to vote for the party of Joe Biden (whose platform is patently anti-biblical) while rejecting incumbent President Trump (who had fought for policies that favored Christian freedom, life, and liberty). Show Links: Show Preview Video Wall Street Journal article JD Greear Speaks of Gender Justice (article) American Conservative Article About Equality Act John Piper Article Regarding the Election...
Christians, Guess What? Words Really Do Matter!
November 15, 2020 05:26 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBThis week, Rich and Chris tip a sacred cow of evangelism by asking should we say "accept Jesus into your heart" or "receive Christ as Lord and Savior." Is there a difference? Does it matter how closely we align with biblical terminology? Or are we just nitpicking at words? Show Link: James White's Poll (No, we were not kidding!)
VOR Rewind - A Nation in the Hands of an Angry God
November 06, 2020 15:36 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBLooking back to earlier this year, when Chris and Rich discussed how even well-intended online discussions can fan the flames of an angry people. Not only what topics we choose to engage but how we address these issues can inadvertently add fuel to the fire. As Christians, even in matters of important doctrinal issues, we must treat others as creations in the image and likeness of God, showing grace and mercy as God has been merciful to us. In this episode, they also ask the listeners to ...
Does the Bible Teach Socialism? (No, It Doesn't!)
October 31, 2020 04:53 - 1 hour - 104 MBIn an uber-sized episode, Chris and Rich compare Scripture with Scripture to refute the oft claimed false teaching that Acts 4 teaches socialism. Show Link: Book Review - White Fragility
Cruciform Conference: Interview Edition
October 27, 2020 00:57 - 1 hour - 47 MBThis week, Chris brings 4 interviews with speakers at the recent Cruciform Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tune in as they discuss why the topic of holiness is so very important to Christians during our chaotic times. Show Links: Cruciform Conference Cruciform Ministries on YouTube Cruciform Ministries on Facebook Matter of Theology Podcast - Cruciform Conference
But the Greatest of These is Love
October 20, 2020 03:20 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBThis week, Chris and Rich round out their discussion of Christian maturity by discussing the greatest trait of it: the love we have for God and for one another. Show Links: Snowden Family Go Fund Me Christian Love by J.C. Ryle