Reason Together

Thomas Balzamo & Daniel Fox
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We banter about Biblical things and hope it's productive.

  1. The Finale

    08/05/2025

    The Finale

    Today on RTP — In this episode, we bring the the last 8 plus years of podcasting to a close and discuss the final listener questions. SPECIAL NOTE: This is the last episode of the Reason Together podcast. Thanks to the generous support of our patrons over the years, we plan to maintain our website and keep the podcast archives available for several years. If you would like to connect with Daniel or Thomas, you can find a link for each of them below in the show notes. SHOW NOTES: $5 Reason Together T-shirts Connect with Daniel Connect with Thomas “The Disproportionate Man’s Guide to Pants” short story “Are You a Mumpsimus?” article “The Johannine Comma Problem” article “Sometimes the ‘Slippery Slope’ is the Ascent Out of Madness” article SBTS MDiv program Today’s episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support! Create your podcast today with ZenCastr! Buy a T-shirt Leave an iTunes Review Discuss the Episode

    1h 11m
  2. Family Integrated Church

    06/18/2025

    Family Integrated Church

    Today on RTP — In this episode, we address a horrific trend of “sextortion” of teen boys. Then, did Todd Friel get one wrong about Bible TV shows? We follow his statement to its logical conclusion. Finally, if you can’t homeschool, will a Jewish school take your kid? And how exactly would that work? SHOW NOTES: $5 Reason Together T-shirts Family Driven Faith book review Ai = Deception (YouTube link) *Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! Today’s episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support! Create your podcast today with ZenCastr! JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch.  Become a Patron Buy a T-shirt Leave an iTunes Review Discuss the Episode Submit a Question, Feedback, or Topic Suggestion Get a Free Trial with Audible

    51 min
  3. Did Todd Friel Get This One Wrong?

    04/14/2025

    Did Todd Friel Get This One Wrong?

    Today on RTP — In this episode, we address a horrific trend of “sextortion” of teen boys. Then, did Todd Friel get one wrong about Bible TV shows? We follow his statement to its logical conclusion. Finally, if you can’t homeschool, will a Jewish school take your kid? And how exactly would that work? SHOW NOTES: $5 Reason Together T-shirts Photo of Thomas & Daniel as news reporters Sextortion Is A Rising Crisis Linked To Teen Suicide, Action Cannot Wait (requires DW membership to read entire article) Todd Friel - This New Show is Rewriting the Bible The House of David video series on Amazon Prime The Chosen video series on Amazon Prime and on The Chosen site Meaning of Nehushtan *Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! Today’s episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support! Create your podcast today with ZenCastr! JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch.  Become a Patron Buy a T-shirt Leave an iTunes Review Discuss the Episode Submit a Question, Feedback, or Topic Suggestion Get a Free Trial with Audible

    48 min
  4. Pros and Cons of Talking Theology After Church

    03/15/2025

    Pros and Cons of Talking Theology After Church

    Today on RTP — In this episode, we talk about the treatment of unused Bibles and about using discernment when discussing politics. Then, is there a problem with discussing theology after church? In the Aftershow*, we ask if government is above the principles of the beatitudes, and we revisit the topics of the Hegelian dialectic, syncretism, and Provisionism. SHOW NOTES: $5 Reason Together T-shirts The Cognitive Bias of Illusory Expertise Scripture Verses Cited: Matthew 5 *Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! Today’s episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support! Create your podcast today with ZenCastr! JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch.  Become a Patron Buy a T-shirt Leave an iTunes Review Discuss the Episode Submit a Question, Feedback, or Topic Suggestion Get a Free Trial with Audible

    42 min
  5. Super Bowls, Psychology, and Dogmatics

    02/14/2025

    Super Bowls, Psychology, and Dogmatics

    SHOW NOTES: $5 Reason Together T-shirts Suicide of the West by Jonah Goldberg. Differentiation Through Personality Types: A Framework for Instruction, Assessment, and Classroom Management by Jane A.G. Kise & Beth Russell, pp. 54-60, 72-90 Thomas Strouse quote on the inner circle - "The Author of Scripture indwells the believer and illuminates his understanding of Bible. David said to Jehovah, ‘Thou hast taught me’ (Psalm 119:102).” Commenting on Psalm 25:14, the present author states, “Those that enter the Lord's school of discipleship through humility and the fear of the Lord enjoy 'the secret (sod) of the Lord'.. The Lord has an inner circle open to all who enter under His conditions, and He makes known His covenant will to them.” Thomas M. Strouse, An Exegesis of Psalms 1-41 (Newington, CT: Emmanuel Baptist Theological Press), p. 210.Cross-reference sermon. Scripture Verses Cited: 2 Peter 1:3; 1 Corinthians 13:2; Romans 11:33; Deuteronomy 29:29 *Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! Today’s episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support! Create your podcast today with ZenCastr! JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch.  Become a Patron Buy a T-shirt Leave an iTunes Review Discuss the Episode Submit a Question, Feedback, or Topic Suggestion Get a Free Trial with Audible

    47 min
  6. Radical Hospitality Equals a Casserole to the Face

    01/25/2025

    Radical Hospitality Equals a Casserole to the Face

    Today on RTP — In this episode, we end up discussing rage rooms and radical hospitality for some reason, followed by a real-time, cold analysis of a potential chiastic structure in the Sermon on the Mount. In the Aftershow, we read examples of ancient humor from an ancient joke book. SHOW NOTES: Philogelos: The First Joke Book Was Ba’al relieving himself? SOTM Chiasm chart (image) Common Christian Sayings in Fundamental Circles - Episode 005 - A Holy Hush in your Sanctified Imagination *Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! Today’s episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support! Create your podcast today with ZenCastr! JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch.  Become a Patron Buy a T-shirt Leave an iTunes Review Discuss the Episode Submit a Question, Feedback, or Topic Suggestion Get a Free Trial with Audible

    51 min
  7. The Ability to be Pecked

    12/19/2024

    The Ability to be Pecked

    Today on RTP — In this episode, a listener asks an intriguing question about Christ’s temptation and how it differs from our own. Also, should you seek the forgiveness of a person who doesn’t know you wronged them? In the Aftershow, is there a pastoral qualification that changes with the culture? Then Thomas brings up a word he finds personally annoying as well as the possibility that he may have stolen something. SHOW NOTES: $5 RTP Shirt Sale Scripture Verses Cited: 2 Cor. 1:3-4 *Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! Today’s episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support! Create your podcast today with ZenCastr! JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch.  Become a Patron Buy a T-shirt Leave an iTunes Review Discuss the Episode Submit a Question, Feedback, or Topic Suggestion Get a Free Trial with Audible

    51 min
  8. Can Christians Use Subterfuge in the Culture War?

    11/27/2024

    Can Christians Use Subterfuge in the Culture War?

    Today on RTP — In this episode, we discuss the new movie “Am I Racist?” and ask if Christians should use subterfuge to win the culture war? Also, is there an acceptable form of hypnosis? Then, was Jesus' death enough for our redemption? The answer might surprise you. Later, we also discuss the “witness” of the Spirit and Baptist-ism. SHOW NOTES: $5 RTP Shirt Sale Am I Racist movie Matt responds to Veggie Tales makers *Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron!  Today’s episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support! Create your podcast today with ZenCastr! JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch.  Become a Patron Buy a T-shirt Leave an iTunes Review Discuss the Episode Submit a Question, Feedback, or Topic Suggestion Get a Free Trial with Audible

    47 min
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We banter about Biblical things and hope it's productive.

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  • Creator
    Thomas Balzamo & Daniel Fox
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Thomas Balzamo & Daniel Fox
  • Show Website
    Reason Together