0:00 - Logical Fallacy: Personal Incredulity; Drink of the day: Red wine blend "Four in Hand" 2:21 - Meat Segment: Continuing the series begun last week, we are discussing women in ministry in  preparation for my appearance on "Theology on Air", a podcast produced here in Houston by the folks at Theology on Tap. The debate will be over women in ministry and whether they should teach men in a church setting. This week, I walk through 1 Timothy 2&3 to explain my view on the issue.  47:26 - Twitface: Someone on twitter suggests that the thing that preserves "freedom"  is when your freedom is forcibly removed from you, so that's fun.  51:14 - Covid Minute: There are three things to mention in Covid minute. (1) An executive order Governer Abbot gave is not what people are saying it is; (2) An attack ad about Ron Desantis is downright hillllllllllllaaaaarious. (3) Anthony Fauci is totally in it for the money, even though he says it's all about the post traumatic stress disorder. 1:09:47 - Hymn Hype:  The Hymn of the day is "Victory in Jesus" by Eugene Monroe Bartlett. He wrote the hymn after a serious illness expressing faith in Christ in response to great hardship.      For more content: http://reasonedrefrain.com For other more content: http://mygiveonthings.com To talk back: stephen@reasonedrefrain.com    New episodes every Friday at 6am CT.      

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Can Women Be Deacons?

0:00 - Fallacy of Composit... Compisitio... Components and Division fallacy. And the drink of the day is Glen Grant: a standard Rothes Speyside, quite mild, but not as mild as an Aberlour. After that, a few life updates and things to put on your calendar! 6:28 - Meat Segment: On the meat segment today I discuss the inerrancy and transmission of the text and give an overview of Textual Criticism. Do you know where your Bible came from? Do you know what we mean when we claim the Bible is inerrant? Do you think that your English translation is inspired? This episode will lay the groundwork of these topics and answers these questions in a way that anyone can understand. 31:02 - Twitface: A yard sign that claims Covid is the new plague... and I've got a problem with that cause, ya know, it's just not.  36:17 - Covid Minute (And Three Favorite News Stories... and Old Man Joe.... and Logical Fallacies...) I discuss the appropriate Christian response to Biden's authoritarian tyrannical power grab in trying to use the Department of Labor to force private businesses to stab their employees with needles and inject them with Covid vaccines. Spoiler Alert: The response is to simply stand up and say, "No." Then, the new New York Governor commits Blasphemy in the name of the vaccine, so that's fun. 48:12 - Hymn Hype: I take a look at Charles Gabriel's "I Stand Amazed in the Presence"      For more content: http://reasonedrefrain.com For other more content: http://mygiveonthings.com To talk back: stephen@reasonedrefrain.com    New episodes every Friday at 6am CT.    

Your Bible‘s Not Inerrant!

3:05 - Meat Segment: On the meat segment today, I discuss the difference between a believer and a Christian, as we often use the terms today, and get into a little Free Grace vs Lordship controversy.  21:42 - Twitface: God didn't part the Red Sea to show you how he sometimes parts your problems! 28:43 - Three Favorite News Stories: First, the city of Dallas is planning to intentionally create traffic, but it's for your safety, so you should thank them! Second, the Christian post doesn't know the definition of the phrase "born again Christian" and thus they are part of the problem highlighted by a study saying 60% of self-professed born again Christians would say that Jesus, Mohammad and Buddah are all equally valid means of salvation. Third, the Taliban has taken over Afghanistan after Biden pulled out. Which leads to... 45:38 - Old Man Joe: Joe's response to the charge that his actions directly caused the deaths of hundreds of people and handed control of a country over to terrorists? "That was four days ago!" Seriously... that's actually his defense. 53:47 - Covid Minute: A listener's letter serves as the prompt for most of the Covid minute. He asked my thoughts on the line, "Jesus would wear a mask!" After that, I lament the inevitable v@¢¢1ne mandates that are just around the corner what with Pfizer getting approved.  1:12:15 - Hymn Hype: "No Night There" by J. R. Clements is one of my favorite hymns, both because it is a lullaby hymn, and because the lyrics are straight outta scripture!    For more content: http://reasonedrefrain.com For other more content: http://mygiveonthings.com To talk back: stephen@reasonedrefrain.com    New episodes every Friday at 6am CT.  

Is He a Believer or a Christian?

0:00 - Gambler's Fallacy and Drink of the Day: Teremana Small Batch sipping Tequila 2:08 - Meat Segment: This week I start by discussing some of the responses I received concerning Simone Biles. I also spent some time addressing the contention that Simone is "the greatest gymnast on earth." After that, I did a fly-over summary episode on communion views, methods and meanings. Transubstantiation, Consubstantiation, Memorial View and Real Presence view were all mentioned. I then took a look at 1 Corinthians 11 to discuss the really important components of communion. 42:45 - Three Favorite News Stories (More or Less): First, the american medical association has begun buying into the ridiculous transgender unreality. Second, the anti-racist racist, Ibram X Kendi (born Ibram Henry Rogers) doesn't know basically the only rule for crafting a definition. Third, President Biden violates his oath of office, and outright admits that he is violating his oath of office.  1:02:30 - Hymn Hype: "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" by the german monk Martin Luther.   For more content: http://reasonedrefrain.com For other more content: http://mygiveonthings.com To talk back: stephen@reasonedrefrain.com    New episodes every Friday at 6am CT.    

Unholy Communion

0:00 - Logical Fallacy: Appeal to Authority; Drink of the Day: A Manhattan made with Bunahabhain Scotch (aka. a Rob Roy) 2:28 - Meat Segment: On the Meat Segment today, I take a deep dive into an interview with Chris Harman on the "Theology on Air" podcast, of which I have been a guest and a producer. Chris describes himself as a Christian, universalist, exvangelical (meaning he says he used to be an "evangelical" but left evangelicalism, aka. "deconstructed" and then "reconstructed" his current form of "Christianity.") I go through various portions of his interview on TOA to give my thoughts.  52:12 - Twitface (NEW SEGMENT!): Michael Gungor tweeted something this week that runs the word "Christ" through a meat grinder, then goes through its pockets as it lies bleeding on the ground, robbing it of all semblance of meaning.  55:43 - 3 Favorite News Stories (More or Less): The first news story involves Kraft's limited edition mac-and-cheese flavored ice cream. The second news story this week deals with a man who woke up a year ago having lost 20 years worth of memories. Third, a double-whammy story deals with Simone Biles dropping out of the olympics but I speculate as to the actual reason for the withdrawal.  1:04:23 - Old Man Joe: This week on Old Man Joe, two clips back to back. One is the new "Laural or Yanny" clip. What did he say? The other is 20 straight seconds of Joe's mouth moving without a sentence in sight.  1:06:06 - Covid Minute: The new CDC mask mandates devoid of reason still have some people unwilling to go against it. Also, the USA today accidentally reported something true about Covid and so quickly deleted it.  1:13:59 - Hymn Hype: On Hymn Hype this week we take a look at the life of Katherine Hankey, a daughter of a prominent evangelical, who wrote two particularly famous hymns. Of interest today, "I Love to Tell the Story"   For more content: http://reasonedrefrain.com For other more content: http://mygiveonthings.com To talk back: stephen@reasonedrefrain.com    New episodes every Friday at 6am CT.      

Exvangelical Apostasy - Chris Harman Review

0:00 - Logical Fallacy: Circular reasoning ; Drink of the Day: Old Fashioned with 1792 Bourbon. (Do NOT recommend 1792) 2:07 - Meat Segment: First on the meat segment, a quick discussion of the concept of TV licenses in the UK. Then, a response to an argument put forward by a listener concerning Adam's free will. It was in reference to a point made in the episode "LIVE! Theology Chat Night! Topic: Election vs Free Will" on Nov 11, 2020. Then, a review of an interview with Rhys McKinnon (later masquerading as Rachel McKinnon and then later Veronica Ivy) concerning "trans-genders" in sports.  47:21 - Covid Minute: The only thing in Covid Minute this week is a discussion that happened in congress between Dr. Fauci and Dr. Rand Paul. Shots were fired, and it was glorious.  55:33 - Three Favorite (More or Less) News Stories: First, a look at Billionaires who are going into space. I believe it's a good thing, and I have lefty friends who don't understand how a billionaire's wealth works. Second, a billionaire grocery owner is convinced we will have a bad time come October thanks to Bidenflation. Finally, American kids are watching Peppa Pig a bit too much, and as a result, are picking up some anglicisms.  1:05:39 - Hymn Hype: Fanny J Crosby and a look at possibly her most famous hymn, though there are many, "Blessed Assurance."    For more content: http://reasonedrefrain.com For other more content: http://mygiveonthings.com To talk back: stephen@reasonedrefrain.com    New episodes every Friday at 6am CT.      

Free Will and Trans Reality

0:00 - MEGA episode! Logical Fallacy - Ambiguity of Language Fallacy; Drink of the day: Ramazzotti Amaro (Special thanks to Tyler!)  3:03 - Meat Segment: First, John 21 Jesus asks "Do you love me?" three times, but is there something more going on, and will Jen Psaki's hesitance to say the word "communism" help us understand it? Then, I address in depth the viral video from the San Francisco Gay Man's chorus "We're Coming for Your Children."  1:04:45 - Covid Minute: First, I take a look at Rapper Zuby's 21 Things he learned about people through the pandemic. Then, a headline from "The Hill" suggests that an increase in drowning deaths is also due to Covid, because facts.  1:15:51 - Three Favorite (More or Less) News Stories: First, Larry Elder has announced his campaign for governor of California. Second, Kamala Harris has no regard for rural Americans. Third, Keith Olbermann doesn't know what a synonym is.  1:30:51 - Letter from a Listener: Tyler shared some good thoughts on suicide and what drives its increase. 1:35:22 - Hymn Hype: I take a look at Elisha Hoffman's hymn "Are You Washed in the Blood?"    For more content: http://reasonedrefrain.com For other more content: http://mygiveonthings.com To talk back: stephen@reasonedrefrain.com    New episodes every Friday at 6am CT.    

Do You Love Ru Paul or Me?

0:00 - Logical Fallacy: Middle Ground Fallacy; Drink of the Day: Tamdhu 10 year, neat 2:09 - Meat Segment: First, look at Matthew 5:13's "You are the salt of the earth..." and a reminder to consider the audience. Then, a trek through the art of interpreting Psalms. Finally, a quick look at the semantic domain of the word "best" and how it has a moral and an efficacious meaning.  39:49 - Three Favorite (More or Less) News Stories: First, a Rockwall police chase on a tractor breeds hilarity. Second, Pintrest does its best to make sure fat people stay fat, and thus, unhealthy. Third, MSNBC contributor Matthew Dowd jumps the shark and pulls a Jeremy Jam in his ravings about January 6th.  48:13 - Old Man Joe tries to answer a question about Russia from a citizen in a shop.  51:18 - Covid Minute: Joe and Jen try out some mormon-style tyranny. Door to door vaccination press gangs! Who could be upset? 55:00 - Hymn Hype: I take a look at Robert Robinson, the author of "Come Thou Fount"   For more content: http://reasonedrefrain.com For other more content: http://mygiveonthings.com To talk back: stephen@reasonedrefrain.com    New episodes every Friday at 6am CT.  

Are You the Salt?

0:00 - Drink of the day: Remy Martin V.S.O.P 02:18 - Meat Segment: A discussion of how to interpret parables, particularly concerning the parable of the Rich man and Lazarus, and its implications for our doctrine of hell. Additionally, a rant of sorts concerning what I call "conversation bait."  36:43 - Three Favorite (More or Less) News Stories: (1) A special announcement of personal news (2) A mother's completely misguided thoughts concerning her daughter (3) Football is gay according to the NFL, and is doesn't mean is anymore.  52:00 - Covid Minute: Majahat Ali's ridiculous tweet concerning horror movies is ridiculous.  56:00 - Old Man Joe: 25 seconds of Joe creepily whispering into a microphone, because that's exactly what you needed in your ears.  59:04 - Hymn Hype: A discussion of the hymn, "Showers of Blessing" and its writer, Major Whittle.    For more content: http://reasonedrefrain.com For other more content: http://mygiveonthings.com To talk back: stephen@reasonedrefrain.com    New episodes every Friday at 6am CT.   Like and share on Itunes and Spotify!   

Hell's (Para)bells!

0:00 - Logical Fallacy: Bandwagon Fallacy; Drink of the Day: Godfather made with Bulleit Rye and Disaronno Amaretto 3:02 - Meat Segment: First a rant about CRT and an analogy I thought of tho explain how the arguments concerning CRT usually go. Then, a discussion of various Facebook posts I saw over the last few weeks concerning the concept of following Jesus and divorcing that from the church and the Bible. It simply can't be done. Finally, another facebook post concerning the cognitive dissonance of the sexual ethic in the current age.  39:56 - 3 Favorite (More or Less) News Stories: (1) an MSNBC Contributor trying to talk about "democracy" and "minorities" (2) The World's Strongest Man competition results (3) Nancy Pelosi can't answer a simple yes or no question.  54:08 - NEW SEGMENT - "Hymn Hype" where I discuss the hymn "Rock of Ages" and the author Augustus Toplady and the occasion of the writing of the hymn.    For more content: http://reasonedrefrain.com For other more content: http://mygiveonthings.com To talk back: stephen@reasonedrefrain.com    New episodes every Friday at 6am CT.   Like and share on Itunes and Spotify!   

Pro-Jesus But Anti-Christianity

0:00 - Appeal to Nature fallacy, Drink of the Day: 12 yr. Dalmore, neat. 1:59 - Meat Segment: Today I discus the concept of pride in the Christian worldview and ponder the effects of "Pride Month." Quotes from Alito and Lewis make their way into the discussion, and I think out loud about humility and what it is and isn't.  22:26 - Three Favorite - more-or-less - New Stories: (1) Ed Litton is elected SBC president (2) Ted Cruz proposes vaccine passport ban bill (3) Michael Burry prediction concerning current market conditions should chill your spine.  33:48 - NEW SEGMENT! Old Man Joe: "As usual... they told me who to call on" "I keep forgetting I'm president..." 37:48 - Covid Minute: Jon Stewart goes on hilarious rant about lab leak "theory" plus people are still scared to go outside and a new study reinforces the fact that lockdowns are useless for everything except killing an economy.    For more content: http://reasonedrefrain.com For other more content: http://mygiveonthings.com To talk back: stephen@reasonedrefrain.com    New episodes every Friday at 6am CT.   Like and share on Itunes and Spotify! 

Pride in all its Me-ness

0:00 - The Genetic Fallacy and Drink of the Day: Woodford Reserve Bourbon 2:20 - Three News Stories: (1) An Italian artist sold imaginary art for not imaginary money. (2) The Catholic League is detailing Biden's marked noncatholicness (3) Blues Clues is all in on "Pride Month"  9:20 - Meat Segment: I discuss the biblical view of homosexuality and how the church should respond. It's worth listening o the previous episode concerning marriage in conjunction with this one about homosexuality. Also, a detailed look at and explanation of the Greek terms in 1 Corinthians 6:9 that get translated "effeminate" and "homosexuals."  52:12 - Covid Minute: Some rants about Fauci and a recent Gallup poll about democrat hesitancy to be human again.    For more content: http://reasonedrefrain.com For other more content: http://mygiveonthings.com To talk back: stephen@reasonedrefrain.com    New episodes every Friday at 6am CT.   Like and share on Itunes and Spotify! 

Homosexuality in the Church

0:00 - The Tu Quoque Ad Hominem Logical Fallacy, and the drink of the day: Gin Martini 2:08 - Meat Segment: First, a discussion of posts common to social media intended to sound profound, in particular one about money. Second, a discussion of the biblical purposes of marriage, particularly that it is a picture of the trinity. Third, a listener question concerning my use of Colossians 3:16.  28:44 - Covid Minute: Canada is not free, cause now they're ticketing handshakes! 33:30 - Three Favorite News Stories: (1) Democrats saying January 6th was as bad as 9/11. (2) Texas's new abortion law allowing law suits against abortion providers who perform abortions after a heartbeat has been detected. (3) Brian Houston's interview about Hillsong.    For more content: http://reasonedrefrain.com For other more content: http://mygiveonthings.com To talk back: stephen@reasonedrefrain.com    New episodes every Friday at 6am CT.   Like and share on Itunes and Spotify!    

Money Memes, Marriage, and My Signoff

0:00 - The Fallacy known as "Failing Occam's Razor" and Drink of the Day: Mint Julep 2:03 - First, a discussion of 1 Corinthians 3 and how to properly interpret it. Hint: you're probably reading it wrong. After that, a look at how Texas BBQ can teach us how to think about the age of the earth. Young earth or old earth, here are some of the arguments. 38:31 - Three Favorite News Stories from the Last Week: (1) France is anti-woke in the most France way possible (2) A Unanimous SCOTUS decision that will work against red flag laws (3) Biden Flubs a joke that Regan homered, and it highlights that Biden's kinda a jerk.  49:10 - Covid Minute - a Montage of the ever fluctuating feelings of Fauci of face coverings.  Masks: Must we wear one once we've waived our vaccine wand? Fauci does anything but explain, but always lies.    For more content: http://reasonedrefrain.com For other more content: http://mygiveonthings.com To talk back: stephen@reasonedrefrain.com    New episodes every Friday at 6am CT.   Like and share on Itunes and Spotify!    

You're Not a Temple and the Earth's Not that Old

02:53 - Meat Segment: A grab bag. First I work out some feelings about a mentor who died and take a look at 1 Thessalonians 4. Then, a discussion of human responsibility and the minimum necessary conditions for salvation. Finally, a quick thought on why it is that people today don't think very well.  31:43 - Three Favorite News Stories: (1) Ben Sasse's proposed bill that will combat the current employment numbers (2) More Canadian tyranny (3) One of the most ironic felonies ever committed.    For more content: http://reasonedrefrain.com For other more content: http://mygiveonthings.com To talk back: stephen@reasonedrefrain.com    New episodes every Friday at 6am CT.   Like and share on Itunes and Spotify!  

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