96 episodes
Preach and Persuade Sam Pirrotta
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- Religion & Spirituality
If the God who created all things spoke to humanity, would it not be authoritative and absolute truth? I am convinced that the Bible is the very word of God and is sufficient and trustworthy to build our lives on. If God has revealed Himself personally and truthfully in the Bible, we would do well to understand it. Join me, as I seek to preach the doctrines of Scripture and persuade you to its authority. The deeper the doctrine the more likely we will talk about it. You can expect us to not shy away from those topics that seem to be controversial and confusing. This will be a podcast that deepens understanding and glorifies God.
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#97 - "I mean it," Conflict and What it Means to Mean Your Faith
In this episode, we discuss a quote from Doug Wilson from his interview with Tucker Carlson. After Tucker asked Doug why so many people are out to get him even though his Christian beliefs are quite normal, Doug Wilson responded by saying "I mean it." So what does it mean to mean your faith? The Christian life is not a theory. It is a life of action and holy living. Doctrine is meant to be applied. And when it is, it exposes the people whose faith is a mere facade.
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#96 - The Sin of Emotional Blackmail, Resentment, and Unrealistic Expectations
One of the sins that everyone does to varying degrees is emotional blackmail. Emotional blackmail is when you condemn someone as guilty because he/she hurt your feelings even though he/she did nothing wrong. And often, these feelings are hurt because of unmet expectations. You have to ask yourself, though, are my expectations realistic? And did I communicate these expectations to this person I know am emotionally blackmailing? The solution: be a servant, giver, and helper -- considering others more significant than yourself.
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#95 - The Importance of Reading Books, Practical Tips for Reading, and a Theological Defense for Reading
How important is reading? In this episode, we make a theological case that reading the written word is deeply significant, not only the Bible but books of all genres in general. Dan and I discuss our journies with reading and several tips for what to read and how to develop a habit of reading.
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#94 - "He Gets Us" Super Bowl Ad, What John 13 Really Means, and a Biblical Understanding of Love and Hate
In this episode, we discuss the controversial "He Gets Us" Super Bowl ad and the foot-washing scene in John 13. What is Jesus teaching by washing His disciple's feet? Why does Jesus only wash the feet of the twelve? What does the Bible mean by love and hate? We answer all these questions and more as we consider the reality of the gospel.
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#93 - The Motives and Methods of Gospel Ministry in a Negative World
What motives should characterize gospel ministry? What are the impure motives that tend to stigmatize many preachers and evangelists? What are the methods consistent with the gospel? Does God care about methods? We answer these questions as we unpack 1 Thessalonians 2:3-4 and consider Paul's ministry amidst a negative world.
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#92 - How Evangelicalism Arrived in a Negative World
In this episode, we discuss the history of evangelicalism in America and how we, as evangelical Christians, arrived in a negative world. Long before Aaron Renn popularized his framework of the three worlds of evangelicalism, Dan reminds us that a number of earlier evangelical leaders were warning us about the sudden shift in America in doctrine, morality, and fundamental worldview beliefs. Men like Francis Schaeffer and Chuck Colson are among them. Apparently no one listened to their warnings.
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