The Bully Pew Podcast
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Lie Twice, Shame on You
[PREVIEW] Julie's in Trouble
Splintering CCM
When Friends Fight
S4 Ep 21Side B Complementarianism
<html><p>David discusses the logical connection between "I could preach better, but God says no" complementarianism and "Side B" LGBT theology.</p></html>
S4 Ep 20Finding the Abuser
<html><p>David discusses the information reported by St. Andrew's Chapel to the police concerning the reported whereabouts of the Nichols' daughter at the time abuse was allegedly occurring, and asks the real questions that must be answered in pursuit of justice.</p><p>Note: Around the 14:50 mark, "Stephen Nichols was a youth leader" should have been "Stephen Adams."</p></html>
S4 Ep 19[PREVIEW] Bodycam Ecclesiology
trailer<html><p>David discusses the latest on the St. Andrew's Chapel vs Steve Nichols saga and the May 2025 bodycam footage, and laments the inability of young men to understand the difference between the liberty to choose a spouse they prefer and the "liberty" to marry a lost woman. </p></html>
S4 Ep 18Triaging Triage
<html><p>David discusses a recent essay by Chris Bolt at American Reformer critiquing Al Mohler's "theological triage," adding some commentary about making sure to factor in Christian liberty and the practical outworking of discipline/discernment.</p></html>
S4 Ep 17Defending Driscoll
<html><p>David discusses the bizarre phenomenon of folks forgetting the false teacher that Mark Driscoll is, and finding themselves adopting his anti-Protestia talking points because we won't go as hard against their opponents as they'd like.</p></html>
S4 Ep 16The Anti-Discernment of Christian YouTube
<html><p>David explains the market mechanisms at play and the underlying doctrinal and associational expansiveness in effect among some of today's most popular Christian YouTubers.</p></html>
S4 Ep 15Southern Anabaptist Convention
<html><p>David explains the particulars of how the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling in McRaney v. NAMB effectively removes SBC cooperation from ordinary participation in civil and legal life.</p></html>
S4 Ep 13Special: The Ape Video Litmus Test
<html><p>David discusses the usefulness of the "ape video" hoax as a measuring stick for identifying False Teachers, Cowards, or Careerists.</p></html>
S4 Ep 12Ape Videos, Ignorance, and False Witness
<html><p>David discusses the "Trump shared an Obama ape video" hoax, and points out that ignorance of the facts of an issue doesn't excuse complicity in false witness.</p></html>
S4 Ep 11[PREVIEW] The Heretical Slide of Seeker-Sensitivity
trailer<html><p>David talks about Kirk Cameron's pastor, Rex Holt, and how exposure to seeker-sensitive, Purpose Driven church culture may have shaped Kirk's shift. He argues that annihilationism is a first-order, gospel-distorting heresy because it undermines penal substitutionary atonement and the necessity of Christ’s exclusive, perfect sacrifice, and calls the church to stand firmly on eternal conscious torment as a non-negotiable biblical truth. </p></html>
S4 Ep 10Sustainment, Not Immortality
<html><p>David follows up on Kirk Cameron's "Buddygate," and explains the simple answer to the conditionalism strawman of human immortality that forces annihilationists to reckon with God's desire for eternal punishment of the lost. <a href="https://protestia.com/2026/01/29/buddygate-the-debate-kirk-was-afraid-to-have/" target="_blank">https://protestia.com/2026/01/29/buddygate-the-debate-kirk-was-afraid-to-have/</a></p></html>
S4 Ep 9Stay Logical
<html><p>David discusses the necessity of applying law and logic to the Pretti shooting in Minnesota, and how Gavin Ortlund's presence as one of the "most trusted Christian voices" on Kirk Cameron's "Hellgate" roundtable demonstrates its subversiveness.</p></html>
S4 Ep 8Crying Wolf: AI Edition
<html><p>David rebukes those using AI detectors to accuse others of sin, arguing that not only do AI detection algorithms not prove AI use, but the guys claiming proof of detection haven't even defined how or at what point AI use is sinful.</p></html>
S4 Ep 7Fighting Friends
<html><p>In this abbreviated Bully Pew, David explains his and Protestia's position on scuffling with good brothers and sisters online, discussing specifically his concerns with the discussion about the Minnesota protester church invasion.</p></html>
S4 Ep 6Treating the Symptoms
<html><p>David discusses how Mike Winger's important and helpful exposé of Bethel and Shawn Bolz still fails to address the charismatic movement's underlying epistemology, which will result in a never-ending parade of charlatans and con men.</p></html>
S4 Ep 5Don't Be in a Huff
<html><p>David reminds Christians not to be disappointed when apologists like Wes Huff are hanging out with known false teachers like Sam Alberry and Gavin Ortlund, and discusses why apologists are uniquely ill-equipped to deal with false teachers.</p></html>
S4 Ep 4[PREVIEW] The Future of Protestia Pt. 1
trailer<html><p>David describes for INSIDERS the details of where Protestia is going.</p></html>
S4 Ep 3[PREVIEW] "Interracial" Marriage and Judaism
trailer<html><p>David discusses the framework around two hot-button social media debates and how to smoke out sinful partiality.</p></html>
S4 Ep 2[PREVIEW] Who We Are
trailer<html><p>David discusses some of his recent thoughts about what he thought Protestia was supposed to be - a truly independent online watchdog in the Christian conversation, and explains some of his recent discouragement.</p></html>
S4 Ep 1Naughty and Nice
<html><p>David discusses the ongoing challenges of engaging with one another online, and the propensity to whittle down our "naughty and nice" lists of online Christians to the point where we're all alone.</p></html>
S3 Ep 35Kirk Doubles Down
<html><p>David discusses why Kirk Cameron's response to his critics is perhaps more dangerous and concerning than his first podcast advocating annihilationism. </p></html>
S3 Ep 34[PREVIEW] Annihilation vs Hell
trailer<html><p>David discusses the absurdity of those claiming to have "discovered" a biblical truth unaccepted for 2000 years of church history that just happens to align with the spirit and desires of the age.</p></html>
S3 Ep 33Up to 11
<html><p>David discusses the importance of a working theology on music, both in and out of church, as well as the challenges Protestia is currently facing with paying the bills.</p></html>
S3 Ep 32Men
<html><p>David discusses the fundamental error made in many churches' men's ministries.</p></html>
S3 Ep 31Allie Beth and Church Leaders
<html><p>David discusses how separating the office of pastor/elder from the role of teaching/preaching opens the door for egalitarianism.</p></html>
S3 Ep 30"Gig Eva" is Old News
<html><p>David discusses how the supposedly "new" phenomenon of "Gig Eva" is not new just because Carl Trueman came up with a new term, and is instead just the same personalization splintering that the information age has brought to every corner of life.</p></html>
S3 Ep 29God Told Me
<html><p>David opens up the discussion about the sin and potential spiritual abuse brought about by unfalsifiable and undiscernible claims of hearing from God.</p></html>
S3 Ep 28Rehabbing Driscoll
<html><p>David discusses the problems caused by conservative online voices who don't seem to be aware of Mark Driscoll's unrepentant past.</p></html>
S3 Ep 27[PREVIEW] Greear and the Brand
trailer<html><p>David discusses how JD Greear's recent article at the Gospel Coalition, telling pastors to keep away from politics, is mere brand management, and how some megachurch guys are shifting to the cultural right for the same reason.</p></html>
S3 Ep 26Iorg Code Revival
<html><p>David discusses SBC EC President Jeff Iorg falsely attacking Protestia and other discerning evangelicals for posting his words.</p></html>
S3 Ep 25Free Association
<html><p>David discusses how firing employees who say offensive things online is not "censorship."</p></html>
S3 Ep 24Floyd Evangelicals
<html><p>David chastises evangelical leaders who pushed the false systemic racism narrative in the wake of George Floyd's death, juxtaposed with the recent murder of the Ukrainian woman by a black assailant.</p></html>
S3 Ep 23Dragging Us Down
<html><p>David discusses the attempts by some online influencers and public figures to co-opt Protestia for their side of an argument.</p></html>
S3 Ep 22Sufficiency
<html><p>David discusses the intersection between church growth methodology, charismatic spirituality, and elder rule ecclesiology in Southern Baptist churches.</p></html>
S3 Ep 21Correcting at Church
<html><p>David discusses what to consider when correcting a fellow church member who espouses false beliefs.</p></html>
S3 Ep 21Lordship
<html><p>David discusses the "controversy" of Lordship Salvation, including a very simple response to those who claim a person's salvation is secure whether or not obedience follows.</p></html>
S3 Ep 20Disconnected
<html><p>David muses about the conflict between our disconnected physical and digital realities and the necessity of physical connection to the second great commandment.</p></html>
S3 Ep 19Mixed Legacy
<html><p>In response to John MacArthur's passing, his enemies are trying to resurrect their assaults on his character and his church. David discusses how Protestia corrected the record.</p></html>
S3 Ep 18Gaining Approval
<html><p>David comments on "Christians" Chip and Joanna Gaines endorsing "gay marriage" via their new show, "Back to the Frontier."</p><p></p></html>
S3 Ep 17Inventive Ecclesiology
<html><p>David discusses the "make up our own" ecclesiology that leads to abusive and manipulative situations, like the Summit Church's attempted takeover of Faith Baptist Church.</p></html>
S3 Ep 16Presidential Runner Up
<html><p>David discusses the surprise of being nominated for SBC president at the 2025 Annual Meeting, the importance of regular SBC members staying informed about the issues, and some of the highlights and lowlights from this year's meeting.</p></html>
S3 Ep 15Depravity on Tour
<html><p>David talks about the now-published accusations against Newsboys and DC Talk singer Michael Tait.</p></html>
S3 Ep 14Baptismal Justification
<html><p>David discusses the differences between baptismal regeneration as taught by Lutherans and the synergistic "baptismal justification" taught by Campbellite Church of Christ proponents like Phil Robertson. </p></html>
G3 Canceled
<html><p></p><p>David discusses the problem of the pastor-believer divide, and why such a divide will continue to cause problems similar to what has happened with Josh Buice and G3 Ministries.</p><p></p></html>
S3 Ep 13N-Word Culture
<html><p>David discusses the categorical difference between stabbing someone to death and saying the n-word, and how Marxists keep racial divisions alive through cultural narratives.</p></html>
S3 Ep 12McCracken Up
<html><p>David explains that reading Protestia is indeed valid research, and discusses the Gospel Coalition's Brett McCracken teeing off on Shepherds for Sale without reading it.</p></html>