The Bully Pew Podcast
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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>
S3 Ep 11[PREVIEW] 90-Foot Neon Signs
trailer<html><p>David discusses the need to form a logically consistent, biblically derived standard for the doctrine of religious liberty. </p></html>
S3 Ep 10Cowardice in Colorado
<html><p>David discusses the degenerate actions of the Colorado house, the call from small churches for larger churches to help, and some of the issues with the church that have resulted in its cultural impotence. </p></html>
S3 Ep 9[PREVIEW] Sailing Home
trailer<html><p>On this INSIDER-only episode, David discusses how some of the theological groups or "camps" that Protestia has historically aggressively defended have been willing to openly rebuke and attack us for not doing to JD Hall what they did to Steve Lawson, and how the Myrmidons are going to sail home rather than keep fighting for Agamemnon. </p></html>
S3 Ep 8[PREVIEW] Effeminacy vs Sodomy
trailer<html><p>David discusses the pearl-clutching responses to Tom Ascol calling Mike Cosper "malakoi."</p></html>
S3 Ep 7Empathy Doesn't Exist
<html><p>David talks about the jurisdictional breach that links tone policing, the #metoo movement, and the "I see your heart" brand of contemporary Christian ministry. </p></html>
S3 Ep 6Pro-Life Nastygrams
<html><p>David discusses Kristan Hawkins of Students for Life being exposed for working against equal protection for the unborn and threatening Protestia for using satire to expose it.</p></html>
S3 Ep 5Church Discipline and Spiritualization
<html><p>David talks about how "spiritualizing" things that ought not to be given spiritual imperative is harmful to the truth and proper church discipline.</p></html>
S3 Ep 4Christianity Astray's Federal Bucks
<html><p>David discusses the confusion and possibilities surrounding Christianity Today's massive uptick in donations and government funds as its readership and ad revenue slide.</p></html>
S3 Ep 3Pope White of X
<html><p>David gives a little more context on the history between JD Hall and James White and takes issue with the hard shepherding and digital magisterium pushed by some in the reformed camp.</p></html>
S3 Ep 2Man Up and Fight Me
<html><p>David discusses the importance of defining biblical masculinity in contrast with (and exclusion of) biblical femininity.</p><p></p></html>
S3 Ep 1Tone Policing in 2025
<html><p>David offers his hope for 2025 that online-engaged Christians (particularly pastors) can be better at engaging dispassionately and categorically with other Christians.</p></html>
S2 Ep 292024 Thoughts
<html><p>David offers some thoughts about the year, discussing the importance of trust in public debate and fighting and why public ministers cannot get away with lazy, tribalist "discernment."</p></html>
S2 Ep 28Rules of Engagement
<html><p>David discusses the "rules of engagement" that govern Protestia's interaction with other public ministries and his encouragement for direct, issues-based engagement rather than tribalism among professing Christians.</p></html>
[PREVIEW] INSIDER Audio: Sub-Church is Sub-Biblical
<html><p>David explains his upcoming response to Josh Buice of G3 Ministries pushing back against Protestia and others on the status of Steve Lawson's church membership. He challenges the notion that all believers are to submit to pastors/elders in parachurch ministry.</p></html>
S2 Ep 27[PREVIEW] 2024 Election Thoughts
trailer<html><p>David offers his thoughts on what is appealing about Trump to conservative evangelicals and how the abolitionist strategy can cause problems</p><p>David offers his thoughts on what is appealing about Trump to conservative evangelicals and how the abolitionist strategy can cause problems for the abolitionist position.</p></html>
[PREVIEW] Duty to Govern
<html><p>David discusses the particulars of his position that citizens have a biblical duty to shepherd their governmental authority as the palpable action it is rather than trade it for the free expression they already possess.</p></html>
S2 Ep 26Cessationismology
<html><p>The charismatic-lite and cessationist camps appear to be talking past each other again. David talks about what the issue is actually about.</p></html>
S2 Ep 25Bloggers v. Journalists
<html><p>David discusses some foundational differences between trustworthy sources like Protestia and the charade that is "real journalism."</p></html>
S2 Ep 24Permanently Disqualified
<html><p>David discusses the extrabiblical standards used to mark a pastor as "permanently disqualified" and some of the problems with contemporary church culture that lead to pastors burning out or falling into sin.</p></html>
S2 Ep 23The "Second" Debate
<html><p>We're discussing the recent Trump-Harris "debate," making a few predictions about possibilities leading into the 2024 election, and reminding voters that we are the magistrate.</p></html>
S2 Ep 22Neil's Reputation
<html><p>David uses apologist Neil Shenvi as an example to discuss the effect of platform and reputation on public conversation and engagement.</p><p></p></html>
S2 Ep 21[PREVIEW] Trump and the Republicans
trailer<html><p>David offers his thoughts on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and discusses what a vote is and isn't in terms of being disappoint</p><p>David offers his thoughts on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and discusses what a vote is and isn't in terms of being disappointed in the Republican party.</p></html>
S2 Ep 20Told Ya So
<html><p>Protestia will never be invited to the conference circuit because we call out our friends. We don't like doing it, but we're not afraid to.</p><p></p></html>
S2 Ep 19Mormonology
<html><p>David discusses how Mormonism makes the same fundamental ontological and epistemological errors as every other false religion.</p><p></p></html>
S2 Ep 18Double Honor
<html><p>David opens up a discussion about returning to the high yet narrow calling for pastors/elders.</p><p></p></html>
S2 Ep 17LGBT-CRU
<html><p>We're discussing the downfall of CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ) into the LGBTQ abyss. Background: <a href="https://protestia.com/2024/05/23/lgbt-cru-leaked-cru-training-materials-prove-cru-is-teaching-gay-christianity/" target="_blank">https://protestia.com/2024/05/23/lgbt-cru-leaked-cru-training-materials-prove-cru-is-teaching-gay-christianity/</a></p></html>
S2 Ep 16The Platform and the Law Amendment
<html><p>We're discussing the latest shenanigans SBC platformers are using to attempt to derail the Law Amendment and what is really needed in terms of women "pastors."</p></html>
S2 Ep 15Diagnosing "Disorder"
<html><p>David talks about the existence or lack thereof of mental illness and behavioral disorders in response to John MacArthur's recent comments on the subject.</p></html>
S2 Ep 14Submit Versus Obey
<html><p>We're discussing the little spat we got into with The Transformed Wife about the differences between a biblical call to submit versus a biblical call to obey.</p></html>
S2 Ep 13Driscoll is a Grifter
<html><p>Mark Driscoll is not an ally of conservative Christianity. Let's talk about why.</p><p></p></html>
S2 Ep 12Greear Two: Electric Boogaloo
<html><p>David recaps the last few years of the SBC abuse "scandal" and introduces yet another North Carolina megachurch pastor throwing his woke hat in the ring for SBC president.</p></html>
S2 Ep 11Christ is King
<html><p>We're discussing how to approach the supposed "controversy" over people on social media saying "Christ is King."</p><p></p></html>
S2 Ep 10Eastervangelism
<html><p>After briefly discussing the role of the evangelical intelligentsia in marginalizing Christian political engagement, we ponder why churches see Easter as a time to roll out the red carpet for lost people.</p></html>
S2 Ep 9Reclaiming Men's Church
<html><p>We're discussing the loss of masculinity that is hard to see for those of us who have been in churches our whole lives.</p><p></p></html>
S2 Ep 8Trad Wives and Pro Pastors
<html><p>David ironically discusses not getting caught up in silly spats and unnecessary online controversies, then talks about the challenges pastors face due to the demands of professionalism.</p></html>
S2 Ep 7Anti-Evangelism Calvinists
<html><p>David discusses the underlying theological connection between the neo-Calvinist resurgence of the last few decades and church growth methodology.</p></html>
S2 Ep 6The Undisciplined Church
<html><p>In all seriousness, this may be the most important episode of the Bully Pew I've ever recorded.</p><p>David opens up a discussion on the evangelical cancer that is the complete absence of true discipline in the church.</p></html>
S2 Ep 5Bart Barber Drops the Mic
<html><p>David discusses SBC president Bart Barber's Q&amp;A where he admits that the Guidepost investigation showed no culpability in abuse.</p><p></p></html>
S2 Ep 4Alistair, Satire, and Tone Policing
<html><p>David discusses how Christians need to stop trying to externally and emotionally judge the hearts and motives of others.</p><p></p></html>
S2 Ep 3Women With the Plate
<html><p>David discusses the normative versus regulative principle of worship as it relates to women serving communion and passing the offering plate in the service.</p></html>
S2 Ep 2Alistair Beggs Your Pardon
<html><p>David talks about Ohio pastor Alistair Begg endorsing a Christian attending a "gay wedding" with gift in hand for the purpose of evangelism or something.</p></html>
S2 Ep 1Church Membership
<html><p>David discusses a few Christian social media pet peeves, followed by the purpose and benefits of church membership.</p><p></p></html>
S1 Ep 25Some Thoughts on the Web
<html><p>David casually discusses some more of the challenges of the internet and social media being the current communications platform for news and opinion in and out of the Christian conversation.</p></html>
S1 Ep 24CEO Experiences
<html><p>David talks about the legal clown show that is the Colorado Supreme Court before discussing the propensity of churches to modify their services around Christmas and Easter to be attractive "experiences" for people.</p></html>