Fight Laugh Feast USA

Today David looks at how some theonomists and abortion abolitionist might respond to what he said last week about Paul's 3-point summary in Timothy about what obeying the law of God means. Is it antinomian? To that end he considers what Paul meant when he told Timothy that some who desire to be teachers of the law don't use it lawfully because they neither understand what they say or what they affirm.

Mike D'Virgilio walks through his transition from an Amillennialist to a Postmillennialist, noting key differences along the way. https://mikedvirgilio.com/

Did the Reformers believe civil rulers should promote Christianity? In this episode of The Magistrate, James Baird responds to the claim that “magisterial Christian nationalism” ignores the reality of human sin and promotes a utopian political vision.Drawing on the writings of the Protestant Reformers, historic Reformed political theology, and the ideas of the American founding, James examines the historic concept sometimes called the “Christian prince.” Did figures like Calvin, Knox, and the early Protestants believe civil magistrates had a duty toward true religion?Does human depravity make Christian governance impossible, or does it simply require wise limits on power?This episode returns to the original sources to explore what historic Christianity actually taught about civil authority, the role of the magistrate, and the relationship between church and state.

The discussion begins, as many serious human endeavors do, with people trying to control their breathing without passing out. Singing is explained through comparisons to instruments, which is comforting if you have ever wondered whether your lungs are basically a woodwind section. This leads directly, and quite logically, to the term “recorderist,” which sounds less like a musician and more like a person who files complaints. We discuss the philosophy behind the invention of the one note flute. The conversation pivots to attractiveness, because no discussion of airflow is complete without ranking humans. There is an earnest attempt to determine whether glasses, clothing, or accessories make someone more attractive, as if beauty operates like a sandwich where adding the right topping suddenly solves everything. This collapses into a debate about celebrity “hot lists,” which appear to be based on a complex system involving fame, timing, and the ability to wear unusual outfits without being stopped by security. There is a deep investigation into how Grape-Nuts absorb liquid, which is the kind of research normally conducted by scientists or people who own bowls. This expands into soaking cereals on purpose and eventually into recipes like cereal milk waffle cakes, suggesting that at some point mankind looked at breakfast and thought, “What if this required more steps?” Just when it seems like things cannot become more structured, the discussion turns to biblical references, including Ezekiel bread and the frankly concerning punishments assigned to prophets. Then the strategy of “hiding in plain sight” is explored, accomplished by doing normal things in a slightly more deliberate way. This is followed by weddings, tuxedos, and the realization that formal attire is governed by rules and we don't know who wrote them.  The episode wraps with stories from teachers and band rooms, where discipline, performance, and wildly exaggerated punishments combine into a kind of educational theater without the education. 

What happens when progressive politics puts on Christian language and starts quoting Scripture? In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Joe Boot, Michael Thiessen, and Nate Wright examine the rise of a new public theology on the left, using Texas politician James Talarico as a case study. They discuss how bad exegesis, Gnostic ideas, and counterfeit Christianity are being used to bless abortion, feminism, and the modern sexual revolution with a veneer of biblical legitimacy.  The conversation explores why this moment matters, why many Christians are unprepared for theological arguments from the left, and how pastors and churches must respond with clarity, courage, and biblical faithfulness. This is not merely a clash between Christianity and secularism, but between Christianity and a public, persuasive imitation of it.

I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben, finally back home with my family in Malaysia. Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city to pray for every single day. Feel free to email anytime: chinacompass @ privacyport.com. Check out PrayGiveGo.us for everything else, incl. Patreon, Substack & books… The Memoirs of William Milne (PrayGiveGo.us) The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com) Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com) Unbeaten: My Arrest, Interrogation, and Deportation from China (Unbeaten.vip)   Why the Prison Pulpit?  The goal is to remind people to pray for persecuted believers as Hebrews 13:3 teaches: “Remember those who are in prison, as bound with them.” We’ve looked at Wang Yi and Early Rain Church’s writings in the aftermath of their arrest and attack in 2018, but I’ve also regularly turned to other persecuted ministers who have gone before, such as Richard Wurmbrand, to give us a voice literally from prison.    Richard Wurmbrand’s birthday was yesterday, March 24th (1909).  Today we will look at some of his “birthday writings” from prison… Richard Wurmbrand Remembers Birthdays in Communist Romania https://chinacall.substack.com/p/a-pastors-prison-birthday And find out more about Michael Wurmbrand’s ongoing ministry (and free books!)... https://richardwurmbrandfoundation.org/   How to Give? MCI3.org ($50k need!) We have a major project later this year to help the missionary arm of China's underground church.    Follow China Compass Thank you for listening! Subscribe & leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! And don’t forget to visit PrayGiveGo.us for books + Heb. 13:3: Remember those who are in prison, “as bound with them”!

Daniel McClellan ‪@maklelan‬ argues that Christians reinterpret the prophecies of Daniel—especially Daniel 2—to make them fit later history, often dating the book to around 160 BC.In this response, Jacob Glass examines that claim directly.Does the historical and textual evidence support a late authorship, or does the identification of the fourth kingdom as Rome point to something far more compelling?This episode walks through the structure of Daniel 2, the succession of kingdoms, and why the traditional understanding has remained so consistent throughout church history.Are Christians “renegotiating” prophecy—or recognizing what the text actually says?

Nigerian Christians are being targeted and killed -- and their government is doing nothing about it. Host Casey Harper is joined by Nigerian native and founder of Stefanos Foundation, Mark Lipdo, and Family Research Council’s Arielle Del Turco to shed light on the brutal persecution of Christians in Nigeria. For many, the threat of an attack from radical Islamist groups is simply part of their daily lives. Mark shares his story, explaining why he founded the Stefanos Foundation and what life is like for Christians in Nigeria. With jihadists being the main aggressors towards Christians, the three address the very real and dangerous reality for Christians in Nigeria and what America can do to help end the violence.

People are inescapable in the field of business. Even if you're on your own, your customers are people. And, it's hard to think of a business where you're not having to deal with any people in order to serve those customers. So, people in the input, people in the output. What sort of approach should a business owner have in his day-to-day interactions with other people?

Here is the link to the Crosspolitic 10 Shot Documentary  "How the SBC Got Played": https://youtu.be/XNQk2y8cUJY?si=eSN5jGD0C7G045aD And here's the FULL 2019 documentary "By What Standard? God's World...God's Rules" by Founders Ministries that sparked an outrage with its trailer: https://youtu.be/pFHfa0s1XLM?si=l3-xuil9QQqCRpPo ABOUT CROSSPOLITIC CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club MemberSupport the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share!Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Join Us at Our Next National ConferenceSign up for Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars and lock in Early Bird pricing.https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found.

Is AI making us dumber—or actually making us more capable?In this episode, Josh Daws examines two competing narratives about artificial intelligence. A recent MIT study suggests that reliance on AI may lead to declining cognitive engagement. But a Harvard study shows the opposite: when used properly, AI can significantly amplify human productivity and ability.So which is it? Josh places this debate in historical context, going all the way back to Socrates, who warned that the invention of writing would weaken human memory. He wasn’t entirely wrong—but writing also transformed the world for the better.Every major technological advancement comes with trade-offs. Some abilities may atrophy, but others expand dramatically. The real question isn’t whether AI changes us—it’s how we use it.And for Christians, that question carries even greater weight. Scripture calls us to exercise dominion, not retreat in fear. If AI is a tool, then it must be brought under wise, disciplined, and faithful use.Are we becoming weaker—or being equipped for greater responsibility?

What does it really mean to love your enemies—and does it require compromising truth?   In this episode of Take Heart, Cory Wing tackles one of Jesus’ hardest commands in Matthew 5:44 and addresses a tension many Christians feel today: how do you stand firm in sound doctrine while still loving those who oppose you?   Drawing from passages like Romans 12, 2 Timothy 2, and 1 Corinthians 13, this episode shows that biblical love is not sentimental, passive, or indifferent to truth. Instead, it is rooted in truth, expressed with grace, and aimed at the good of others—even your enemies.   If you care about theology, apologetics, and defending the faith, this conversation is essential. Because the goal is not just to win arguments—but to win people.   Take heart—Christ has loved you this way first.

Matt Plett examines one of the most misunderstood aspects of biblical prophecy: literalism.In passages like Matthew 24 and Revelation, Scripture speaks of the sun darkening, the moon not giving its light, and stars falling from heaven. But are these events meant to be taken literally? Drawing from Old Testament prophetic language, Matt shows how this imagery has historically been used to describe divine judgment and major covenantal shifts—not physical cosmic collapse.If we misunderstand the language, we risk misunderstanding the message.

Welcome, Neighbor.    Welcome to Luke and The Peaches' house.  John had a great show this weekend, and he was actually able to HEAR the laughter!   Then:  Our Sunday school class is talking about practical steps for meeting with God.  But does it set an unrealistic standard for what being a Real Christian looks like?   Contact the Comedian's Family at [email protected] . 

The Pugs engage a fun piece by Malcolm Guite entitled: In Defense of Pints and Pipes. Here they delve into the fashionable cultural obsession with physical health and wellness which has led ironically to all sorts of psychological unhealthiness. Could the issue be a loss of a proper view of the human, especially a view that has no place for the human soul?   Article: https://www.plough.com/en/topics/life/health/in-defense-of-pint-and-pipe   Support the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8   Learn more about First Pres. Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/   Connect with WileyCraft Productions: https://wileycraftproductions.com/

There's a way to be paralyzed by the possibility of failure. There's a way to plan longer, research more, and wait for conditions to improve to the point of deadlock. It's when you treat failure as something to avoid at all costs. But failure isn't the opposite of success. It's part of the path to it. 

Today’s podcast begins back home in Malaysia, then picks up in Calcutta (3:58), followed by dispatches from both Agartala (12:22) and later Siliguri. After making fun of North Korea and China’s national “elections” (15:50), we take a deeper look at China and India’s relationship (25:52), followed by China’s efforts to (literally) silence the languages of the minorities in China (43:51). Lastly, our brief look at this week’s Pray for China cities happens to include (without prior planning) a call to pray for Tibet (55:17). Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast network! I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day.  Feel free to write anytime: [email protected]. All my books, substack, patreon, and everything else can be easily found at PrayGiveGo.us!   The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com) Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com) Unbeaten: Arrested, Interrogated, and Deported from China (Unbeaten.vip)   Who Won North Korea’s Recent “Elections”?  https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/kim-jong-un-wins-99-93-votes-in-north-korea-parliamentary-elections-remaining-0-07-went-to-11236508 China’s dispute with India over Arunachal Pradesh https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/china-s-dispute-india-over-arunachal-pradesh Tibet in India’s China Calculus https://www.orfonline.org/research/tibet-in-india-s-china-calculus China’s new language law could prove fatal for minority tongues https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-putonghua-china-common-language-law/ China Requires Minorities to Learn Mandarin https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9meeek051o   Now let's take a look at this coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities… https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-mar-22-28-2026 Thank you for listening! Subscribe + leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! If you’d like to support our China ministry, that, and everything else can be found @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, vs 2: the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, so let's ask the Lord for more!

If we say with the Apostle Paul that "law is spiritual" can't that lead to antinomianism? Does a fear of antinomianism lurk behind the thinking of some theonomists? Is it behind the rhetoric of some abortion abolitionists who recently castigated all who did not think that Tennessee's legislators should make an abortive mother indictable either for first or second degree murder? Paul gives all those interested in law and public policy something to chew on.

Did Matthew 24 already happen? And if so, what does that mean for Revelation?Many readers assume these passages describe future, literal cosmic events—but is that how Scripture itself uses this language?By examining the Old Testament background behind phrases like “the sun darkened,” “the moon turned to blood,” and “stars falling from heaven,” Matt shows how biblical prophecy often uses symbolic, covenantal language to describe divine judgment. If we read these texts incorrectly, we don’t just miss details—we miss the meaning.In this video:-What Jesus actually meant in Matthew 24-How Revelation uses Old Testament imagery-Why “cosmic collapse” language isn’t always literal-A preterist reading of prophetic fulfillmentThis is Part 3 of A Preterist View of the Olivet Discourse

Send us Fan Mail It's a family episode with just Greg and the Dead Heads! (that's you...message us if you have a better name!) Greg reviewed the Bracket Winner from the 13 day Best Reformed Podcast Bracket voting on X, discussed his two guest appearances on two great podcasts, (Rise-N-Kill and Fellow Heirs) and hen also discussed the constitutionality of the air strikes in Iran, along with how politics REALLY works. Enjoy!  Click HERE for the best coffee in the country! (Try Integrity, it's my favorite) Covenant Real Estate: "Confidence from Contract to Close" Facebook: Dead Men Walking PodcastYoutube: Dead Men Walking PodcastInstagram: @DeadMenWalkingPodcastTwitter X: @RealDMWPodcastExclusive Content: PubTV AppSupport the show Check out out the Dead Men Walking snarky merch HERE! Build something for God's glory through Covenant Real Estate! Greg Moore Jr. can help you buy, sell, and invest! Call him at (734) 731-GREG or visit www.covenant.realestate

Is the modern nation of Israel the people of God today? In this episode, Pastor George Sayour examines one of the most debated questions in Christian theology: Who is the true Israel?From a historic Reformed perspective, this teaching explores the biblical relationship between Israel and the Church and how the New Testament interprets the promises made to God’s people. Looking at key passages from both the Old and New Testaments, Pastor Sayour explains the covenantal view that the Church is the fulfillment of Israel, and what that means for how Christians should understand God’s promises, prophecy, and the identity of the people of God.This episode offers a clear and biblical framework for thinking about Israel, the Church, and the unfolding of God’s redemptive plan. Topics include:Is modern Israel the covenant people of God?What does the Bible mean by “true Israel”?How the New Testament interprets Old Testament promisesThe Reformed understanding of Israel and the ChurchIf you’re trying to understand the biblical relationship between Israel and the Church, this discussion provides a thoughtful Reformed explanation rooted in Scripture.

What would it actually mean for a small town to be Christian? In this episode, pastors James Baird and Matthew Adams explore the often-misunderstood idea of “Christian communities” and move past slogans to discuss what Scripture, history, and lived experience reveal. Rather than political dominance or cultural nostalgia, the conversation focuses on something far more demanding: faithfulness, local responsibility, embodied witness, and the slow work of cultivating real Christian life. Topics include: • The difference between cultural Christianity and true religion • Why localization and ordinary faithfulness matter • The role of churches, families, and institutions in shaping a town • The dangers of abstraction, ideology, and online tribalism • How Christian influence actually grows in the real world • Practical reflections for believers living in small communities   Whether you live in a rural town, suburb, or city, this discussion gets at a deeper question: how does Christianity take root in a place rather than merely exist as an identity? If you care about theology, culture, and the future of Christian witness, this episode will challenge many assumptions.

We start with childhood TV, back when watching a show meant knowing exactly what time it came on and being in front of the television when it did. If you missed it, your only option was to hear about it later from someone who might get the details wrong. Families built evenings around what was airing, using the TV schedule as a kind of household clock. From there, we get into medication commercials, where everything begins with a cheerful scene and ends with a list that takes a hard turn. You’ll hear about dry mouth and dizziness in the same breath as something that sounds like it requires immediate attention. The delivery never changes, which makes the contrast between the smiling people and the list even harder to ignore. That leads into sleep machines, which are supposed to help by playing sounds like rain or waves. The idea is simple until you realize you’re lying there paying close attention to whether this particular version of rain sounds right. Instead of falling asleep, you’re evaluating the loop and wondering why the ocean seems to repeat every few seconds. We then move to solitaire, where every move feels important right up until you run out of options and realize the deck had other plans. That small-scale decision-making sits next to Dwarf Fortress, where every action connects to several others and the system keeps track of all of it. One has you flipping cards and hoping for a red six; the other has you managing layers of outcomes that build on each other. We also get into actors’ heights and how they’re adjusted on screen, especially in portrayals of dwarves, where camera angles and positioning do most of the work. Across TV schedules, side effect lists, looping rain sounds, card stacks, and dense game systems, we keep running into the same situation: you follow the setup, and then something in the details refuses to behave the way it’s supposed to.

What does it really mean to defend the Christian faith? Pastor Nate Wright, Dr. Michael Thiessen, and Dr. Joe Boot challenge the popular notion that apologetics is about winning arguments or piling up evidence for God's existence. Drawing from 1 Peter 3:15, they make the case that faithful apologetics begins with Christ set apart as Lord — and flows outward as bold proclamation, not intellectual competition.The team explores how the collapse of a shared Christian worldview has transformed the apologetic landscape, why pragmatism has gutted the church's witness, and why true evangelism means confronting the idols of the age with humility, confidence, and total dependence on the Holy Spirit.

In this episode of The World View, Alex Kocman examines several stories shaping the global conversation and asks a deeper question: why does so much of human history revolve around the person of Jesus Christ?First, the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran once again puts the Middle East at the center of global attention. But beneath the geopolitics lies a deeper reality: the world's major conflicts are tied to the competing claims of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—and ultimately to the question Jesus asked his disciples: “Who do you say that I am?”Next, Alex addresses reports of a missile strike on a school in Iran and what Christian moral teaching says about war, the dignity of human life, and the principles of just war theory developed by Augustine and Aquinas.Then we examine troubling survey data showing a decline in pro-life convictions among churchgoers, and what that reveals about the influence of culture on modern evangelicalism.Finally, Alex discusses the growing debate about pastoral sabbaticals, the state of masculinity in the church, and whether modern ministries are producing fewer missionary-minded men like William Carey and Hudson Taylor.If the church is growing softer, what kind of Christianity are we exporting to the world? https://abwe.org/https://press.founders.org/shop/order...

I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben, recording today in downtown Dhaka, the overcrowded capital of Bangladesh. Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city to pray for every single day. Feel free to email anytime: chinacompass @ privacyport.com. Check out PrayGiveGo.us for everything else, incl. Patreon, Substack & books…   The Memoirs of William Milne (PrayGiveGo.us) The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com) Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com) Unbeaten: Arrested, Interrogated, and Deported from China (Unbeaten.vip)   Why the Prison Pulpit?  The goal is to remind people to pray for persecuted believers as Hebrews 13:3 teaches: “Remember those who are in prison, as bound with them.” We’ve looked at Wang Yi and Early Rain Church’s writings in the aftermath of their arrest and attack in 2018, but I’ve also regularly turned to other persecuted ministers who have gone before, such as Richard Wurmbrand, to give us a voice literally from prison.    Thoughts on Bangladesh and How to Pray… When I first started learning about Bangladesh in 2002, there were only about 130+ million people. Today that number is closer to 180! Let me help you with an example of just how crowded it is… similar in size to Georgia, Iowa, and Alabama, but with 15 or 25x more people!s **Bangladesh is the most densely populated sovereign nation larger than 1,000 square miles** - It has a population density of roughly 3,538 per sq. mile (1400/km)! - Virtually all higher-density entries are tiny city-states, territories, or micro-nations far below 1,000 square miles, including:  Macau (~33 km², ~22,000/km²), Monaco (~2 km², ~19,000/km²),  Singapore (~710 km², ~8,225/km²), and Hong Kong (~1,100 km², ~7,000/km²).  - Among sovereign countries (or comparable large entities) exceeding the size threshold, no other nation surpasses Bangladesh. Next in line for larger countries include places like Taiwan (~636/km²), the Netherlands (~548/km²), and South Korea (~529/km²).  Islam growing faster than anything else Christians converted from Islam are growing, but still a tiny minority (200k) Pray for more laborers, open doors, boldness, and protection from the evil one As always, put yourself “in their shoes” as you pray…   How to Give? MCI3.org ($50k need!) We have a major project later this year to help the missionary arm of China's underground church.    Follow China Compass Thank you for listening! Subscribe & leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! And don’t forget to visit PrayGiveGo.us for books + Heb. 13:3: Remember those who are in prison, “as bound with them”!

When dealing with employees, many business owners are tempted to promise everything, but deliver almost nothing. This is not out of malice, but out of insecurity. They're scared of disappointing people, so they tell them what they want to hear. But if the promises aren't real, the created expectations collapse. And then you've lost something harder to rebuild than a good employee - your credibility.