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Send us Fan Mail Johnathan Arnold and Alex Fry discuss Christian themes in Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Alex Fry joins Johnathan Arnold to discuss the need for deeper reflection about AI from a Christian perspective. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Jon Earls joins Johnathan Arnold to discuss the importance of reading in the life of pastors and all Christians. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Joey Ratcliff joins Johnathan Arnold to discuss restoration (restorative church discipline), why churches avoid it, and why it's so important to recover restoration as a basic duty of the church and of pastors. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail David Fry and Johnathan Arnold continue discussing the complementarian-egalitarian debate and outline the traditional view of a female-only pastorate. The next episode will focus on the egalitarian arguments for ordaining women as pastors/elders. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Johnathan Arnold provides some foundational teaching on what it means to be "male and female." Topics include: Chromosomal differencesPrimary & secondary sex characteristicsSex chromosome abnormalitiesMen in women's sportsSexismMale and female tendanciesGender stereotypesGender roles and expectations"Masculine" and "feminine" virtuesGender identity, dysphoria, and transgenderismNames, pronouns, and gender-inclusive languageGender in Bible translationGod's being and genderSupport the show

Send us Fan Mail David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss the debate over gender as it relates to leadership in the home and church. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss engaging the whole person in worship (e.g., through postures, lighting, color, decorations, art, symbolism, and intentional use of the human voice). Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Travis Johnson joins Johnathan Arnold to discuss key lessons that he has learned from 30 years of pastoral ministry. Topics include: PreachingCharacter and integrityFamily as a priorityRest, Sabbath, and SabbaticalsBeing a lifelong learner and student of serious theologyGod's faithfulnessSupport the show

Send us Fan Mail Johnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss the terms "high church" and "low church," their historical origins, and how they are used today. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss patriotism in Christian worship and the church's identity as a holy nation. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss how the Church Calendar provides gospel-centered direction and rhythm for Christian worship. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Johnathan Arnold talks through his article "Does Baptism Save?" explaining four key points: Baptism saves.Baptism does not save automatically.Baptism does not guarantee final salvation.Baptism is not the only thing that saves.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss music in Christian worship. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Joey Ratcliff joins Johnathan Arnold to discuss church mission statements. Support the show