Synopsis
You're Listening to Stop and Think About It - A Podcast for the Christian Thinker. In a day when sound Biblical preaching has been replaced by man-centered entertainment. And the church has become increasingly anti-intellectual. This podcast will encourage believers to think Biblically and Theologically. So Please join me as we get ready to Stop and Think About It.
Episodes
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#23 Race Relations and Christianity Part 2
03/08/2020 Duration: 44minPlease help support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=23417575 The stop and Think crew has a candid discussion about the racial tensions, police protests, Black lives matter, and issues in the Church. This is Part 2 of a 3 part series. Start Notes 0:00 Opening 2:45 Diversity in the church? 15:51 Racial repentance in the church? 18:55 Is it racism or Abuse of Power? 21:40 All lives verses black lives matters? 25:40 Vengeance or biblical Justice? 37:30 Black lives matter? 42:40 Conclusion
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22 Race Relations and Christianity Part 1
10/07/2020 Duration: 43minPlease help support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=23417575 The stop and Think crew has a candid discussion about the racial tensions, police protests, Black lives matter, and issues in the Church. This is Part 1 of a 3 part series. 0:00 Opening 1:38 Intro 5:38 "I don’t believe black lives matter?" 10:40 Do Believers need racial reconciliation? 14:40 Did you see the Video? 16:43 Abuse of power or Racism 24:13 True Justice and the true Judge 26:15 You are apart of the problem! 28:15 The solution is the lord Jesus Christ 30:00 Race versus Ethnicities 37:37 Ya'll Aint Black 38:59 Conclusion
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#21 Can a believer lose his salvation?
05/06/2020 Duration: 54minPlease help support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=23417575 The stop and Think about it Crew answers the question: Can a believer lose his salvation? 0:00 Opening 1:54 Intro 3:20 What is a Born Again Believer? 6:40 You must be Born Again! 13:20 What is salvation? 18:33 Misused Verses 20:40 When does it Stick? 24:00 Free WIll 31:21 In God's Hands 37:24 Is it Finished? 41:00 He Perseveres you 44:00 Were you ever really saved 51:34 Closing
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20 Faith in Pandemic Times
04/05/2020 Duration: 50minPlease help support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=23417575 The stop and Think about it Crew discusses COVID 19 and its effect on the church today. How did Luther Deal with the "plague of his day? What lessons can we apply to the Coronavirus Pandemic today? 0:00 Opening 1:47 intro 4:00 State of the church today 7:28 Is God Sovereign over Corona 10:00 Is God punishing us? 14:27 What does the bible say about Judgment? 20:35 Do we deserve anything Good? 23:41 Plague in the time of Luther 30:35 Importance of Luther’s Actions 35:30 Just “Blow it away” 38:10 Luther Continued 43:10 Great time to spread the Gospel 48:50 Closing
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#19 Death and the Gospel Part 3
15/04/2020 Duration: 53minPlease help support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=23417575 The stop and Think about it Crew discusses how Spiritual death precedes Physical death. They tackle the finality of Death and what it means to be spiritually alive and its relation to the Gospel. 0:00 Opening 0:45 intro 1:30 Princess bride and Dead is dead 7:00 Physical death Versus Spiritual Death 12:48 The question of lazarus 16:42 What is Spiritually Dead? 22:27 Where did Lazarus Go? 27:00 What happens after we die? 31:00 Glorified body? 32:38 Spiritually Alive? 34:50 Covenant of works 37:04 Why not preach Prosperity? 41:35 Only God can bring to life? 43:25 Love as a means of Assurance. 49:20 Closing
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#18 Death And the Gospel Part 2
10/03/2020 Duration: 47minThe Podcast crew discuss Death in relation to evolution and Kobe Bryant. They get to the heart of the cause of Death and its importance for the Gospel. 00:00 - Intro 02:22 - Evolution and Death 08:31 -The Inevitability of Death and Kobe Bryant 18:12 - Original Sin created Death 21:00 - False Near Death Experiences 27:36 - Lazarus and the Rich man 36:13 - The importance of Death and closing
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#17 Death And Gospel – Part 1
17/02/2020 Duration: 42minThe Podcast crew discuss Death in relation to secular world views. 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - 6 Blind Men & an Elephant 05:30 - Relativism vs. objective truth: Do all roads lead to heaven? 09:40 - Examining various worldviews concerning death (Eastern Philosophy, JW’s, RC, etc.) 32:18 - Scripture vs. false views about death 36:12 - God’s sovereignty, election & death 37:20 - Psalm 1 - The Righteous and the Unrighteous 41:19 - We can’t afford to be wrong about death and closing
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Sovereignty of God – Part 2
20/01/2020 Duration: 52minIn this episode Phil, Glenn and Pastor Marc Grimaldi discuss God's Sovereignty and man's responsibility.
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#15 – The Sovereignty of God – Part 1
02/12/2019 Duration: 51minIn this episode Phil and Glen discuss the Sovereignty of God.
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#14 – Four Characteristics of a Healthy Church
11/11/2019 Duration: 50minIn this episode of Stop and Think About It, Phil and Glen discuss Four Characteristics of a Healthy Church. 1. A Learning Church 2. A Fellowshipping Church 3. A Worshipping Church 4. An Evangelistic Church
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#13 – Social Justice: The Trojan Horse – Part 4
14/10/2019 Duration: 01h04minIn this episode of Stop and Think About It we are joined by Pastor, Professor, Theologian, Apologist, and Author, Dr. Tony Costa who will be discussing the history, ideology, and the effects of Social Justice on society and the church. Tony Costa has earned a B.A. and an M.A. in the study of religion, biblical studies, and philosophy from the University of Toronto. Tony received his Ph.D. in the area of theology and New Testament studies from Radboud University in the Netherlands. His area of expertise is biblical and systematic theology, cults, the New Age Movement, and comparative world religions with a specialization in Islam. Tony is also an ordained minister of the Gospel and serves as the Teaching Pastor at Oakwood Wesleyan Church in Toronto. As a Christian apologist Dr. Costa gives reasons for the valid belief in Christianity and also advocates the unique claims of Jesus Christ. Tony is a professor of apologetics with the Toronto Baptist Seminary. He also teaches as an Instructor with the School of C
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#12 – Social Justice: The Trojan Horse – Part 3
07/10/2019 Duration: 01h14minJamal Bandy from Prescribed Truth Podcast joins us for Social Justice: The Trojan Horse - Part 3. In this episode we will be discussing the following topics: Is Slavery the Original Sin of America? How Should We View Resolution 9? Martin Luther King, Jr. vs. George Whitefield. Episode Navigation: 00.00 - Intro 05:40 - Police Officers 09:00 - Slavery - America's Original Sin. 32:20 - SBC Resolution 9 - Critical Race Theory 40:45 - MLK, Jr. vs. George Whitefield. 106:20 - Application and Closing. Resources on Social Justice: Prescribed Truth Podcast https://prescribedtruth.com
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#10 – Social Justice: The Trojan Horse – Part 1
02/09/2019 Duration: 54minThroughout the history of the Church, God has raised up men of conviction who followed in the footsteps of the Apostles and fought off heretical and godless ideologies. These men used the only analytical tool that has the power to destroy arguments and every lofty opinion that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, that is the Gospel. Men like Tertullian, Ignatius, Athanasius, Augustine, Huss, Wycliffe, Luther, Calvin, Knox, Tyndale, Spurgeon, Warfield, and Machen fought courageously to defend the purity of the Gospel. Today that battle continues. Men have risen from among our ranks and are introducing destructive ideologies and heresies that have slipped in through the “Trojan Horse” of Social Justice. Russell Moore, Thabiti Anywabile, Matt Chandler, Matthew Hall, Jarvis Williams, Curtis Wood, Eric Mason, J.D. Greear, Tim Keller, Ekemini Uwan, Jackie Hill Perry, Jemar Tisby, Mark Dever, Jonathan Leeman, Isaac Adams, David Platt and many more, are either adamantly teaching or passively permitting this g
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#11 – Social Justice: The Trojan Horse – Part 2
02/09/2019 Duration: 01h28minThroughout the history of the Church, God has raised up men of conviction who followed in the footsteps of the Apostles and fought off heretical and godless ideologies. These men used the only analytical tool that has the power to destroy arguments and every lofty opinion that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, that is the Gospel. Men like Tertullian, Ignatius, Athanasius, Augustine, Huss, Wycliffe, Luther, Calvin, Knox, Tyndale, Spurgeon, Warfield, and Machen fought courageously to defend the purity of the Gospel. Today that battle continues. Men have risen from among our ranks and are introducing destructive ideologies and heresies that have slipped in through the “Trojan Horse” of Social Justice. Russell Moore, Thabiti Anywabile, Matt Chandler, Matthew Hall, Jarvis Williams, Curtis Wood, Eric Mason, J.D. Greear, Tim Keller, Ekemini Uwan, Jackie Hill Perry, Jemar Tisby, Mark Dever, Jonathan Leeman, Isaac Adams, David Platt and many more, are either adamantly teaching or passively permitting this g
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#09 – Twisted Scripture and Christian Clichés – Part Four
15/08/2019 Duration: 01h03minIn part four of our series entitled Twisted Scripture and Christian Cliches, we will examine the following: 1. "For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them" (Matthew 18:20) 2. "Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." (Matthew 18:18) 3. "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." (John 10:10) 4. "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11) 5. "God loves the sinner but hates the sin". Episode Navigation: 00.00 - Intro 01:20 - When two or three are gathered in prayer? (Matthew 18:20) 07:00 - Binding Satan. (Matthew 18:18) 10:45 - The Thief. (John 10:10) 15:00 - I know the plans I have for you. (Jeremiah 29:11) 31:15 - God loves the sinner but hates the sin. 1:02:05 - Closing
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#08 – Twisted Scripture and Christian Clichés – Part Three
01/08/2019 Duration: 01h07minIn Part Three of our series entitled Twisted Scripture and Christian Cliches, we will examine the following passages: Matthew 7:1 “Do Not Judge” Malachi 3:8 “Tithing” Episode Navigation: 00.00 - Intro 1:35 - Do Not Judge 32:35 - Tithing
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#07 – Twisted Scripture and Christian Clichés – Part Two
15/07/2019 Duration: 54minIn Part Two of our series on Twisted Scripture and Christian Cliches we will be looking at three principles of Biblical interpretation and examining the following verses and cliches in light of those principles. Preach the Gospel and if Necessary, Use Words "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13) "Not willing that any should perish but for all to come to repentance" (2 Peter 3:9) Episode Navigation: 00.00 - Intro Three Steps of Biblical Interpretation 03:00 - Investigation 16:20 - Interpretation 22:15 - Implementation (Application) 24:00 - Preach the Gospel and if Necessary, Use Words. 30:00 - I can do all things through Christ - Philippians 4:13. 46:00 - Not willing that any should perish - 2 Peter 3:9. < p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true">
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#06 – Twisted Scripture and Christian Clichés – Part One
02/07/2019 Duration: 53minIn Part One of our four-part series entitled Twisted Scripture and Christian Clichés, The Stop and Think Crew examines Isaiah 53:5, Revelation 3:15-16, and 1 Kings 19:12 in their immediate context. Episode Navigation: 00.00 - Intro 02:30 - Guilty of misinterpreting scripture. 14:41 - Does Isaiah 53:5 promise physical healing? 23:10 - Revelation 3:15-16. Is being cold a bad thing? 34:45 - 1 Kings 19:12. Does God really speak in a "still small voice"? 51:45 - Outro
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#05 – Biblical Answers to Ecclesiastical Questions
03/06/2019 Duration: 46minIn this episode, we will be providing Biblical Answers to Ecclesiastical Questions. Introduction 02:30. Question 1: Can a Christian Lose Their Salvation? 14:45. Question 2: Should a Church Hire or Raise up Elders? 24:50. Question 3: Are Christians Required to Forgive Unconditionally?
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#04 – On Being Complementarian in an Egalitarian World
06/05/2019 Duration: 58minUnderstanding gender roles through the lens of a Biblical Worldview on this episode of Stop and Think About It. Episode Navigation: Introduction 02:20 - Defining Complementarianism and Egalitarianism. 07:35 - Going back to the Garden - God’s original design - Genesis 2:18-25. 12:30 - The Fall - The first role reversal - Genesis 3:1-24. 13:40 - The Effects of the Fall - The area of greatest blessing now causes the greatest pain. 16:20 - Why Men Abdicate Biblical Headship - Fear and ordination of female pastors. 18:30 - Complementarian Roles within the Church - 1 Tim. 3:14; 2:8-14, Genesis 3. 26:50 - Complementarian Roles within the Family - 1 Tim. 3:4-5, 1 Cor. 11:3, Eph. 5:22-33 35:45 - New Testament Objections to Complementarianism: Galatians 3:28 - There is no male or female in Christ? Romans 16:1 - Phoebe was a Deaconess? Romans 16:7 - Junia was an Apostle? 41:30 - Old Testament Objections to Complementarianism: Exodus 15:20 - Miriam? Judges 4:4 - Deborah? 2 Kings 22:14 - Huldah? Isaiah 8:3 - I