Learning the Fundamentals

Shepard Merritt
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The goal of this podcast is right in the title, to learn the fundamentals of the Christian faith together.

  1. Sep 1

    The Trinity Explained Simply (Biblical Vocabulary Ep. 6)

    In today’s episode of Learning the Fundamentals, we continue our Biblical Vocabulary series with the word “Trinity.” There is only one true God. Scripture makes this abundantly clear: “Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me.” — Isaiah 46:9 Yet in the New Testament, God reveals Himself more fully. The Bible teaches that the one true God eternally exists as three distinct, coequal, and coeternal Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In this episode, we’ll examine the biblical foundation for the doctrine of the Trinity and consider what Scripture teaches about who God is. ____________________________ Daniel Faucett - Science Faith and Reasoning Ministries: https://www.scifr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sciencefaithandreasoning/ https://www.instagram.com/danielfaucett1995/ Shepard Merritt: https://www.instagram.com/shepmusic_/ https://www.tiktok.com/@shepard.merritt

  2. Apr 24

    What You NEED to know About Baptism (Biblical Vocabulary Ep. 5)

    “Should I be baptized?”“Will baptism save me?”“I was baptized as a child, should I be re-baptized?”“What is baptism?”In today’s episode of Learning the Fundamentals, we will answer these questions and more as we continue our Biblical Vocabulary series by exploring the meaning of Baptism.____________________________ Daniel Faucett - Science Faith and Reasoning Ministries: https://www.scifr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sciencefaithandreasoning/ https://www.instagram.com/danielfaucett1995/ Shepard Merritt: https://www.instagram.com/shepmusic_/ https://www.tiktok.com/@shepard.merritt

  3. 11/26/2025

    Eternal Life: Once Saved Always Saved? (Biblical Vocabulary Ep. 4)

    In today’s episode of Learning the Fundamentals, we continue our Biblical Vocabulary series by exploring the meaning of eternal life. You’ve likely heard the phrase, “Once saved, always saved.” It’s a widely held belief—and one surrounded by significant controversy. Since our focus today is eternal life, it’s also necessary to address the closely related doctrine of eternal security. Together, we’ll examine several key biblical passages to better understand what eternal life truly means and to consider whether the doctrine of eternal security is, in fact, biblical. ____________________________ Daniel Faucett - Science Faith and Reasoning Ministries: https://www.scifr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sciencefaithandreasoning/ https://www.instagram.com/danielfaucett1995/ Shepard Merritt: https://www.instagram.com/shepmusic_/ https://www.tiktok.com/@shepard.merritt

  4. 11/18/2025

    Fight For Your Faith (Sermon Audio)

    This is the audio for a sermon I preached on 11/16/2025 last Ragland First Baptist Church.In this sermon, I examine a few significant moments in the life of Nehemiah to discuss the necessity of fighting the good fight of faith. I anchor my sermon on three main points: 1) We must know what we are fighting for - In order to defend our faith, we need to be educated on what we believe and why we believe it (1 Peter 3:15)2) We must know what we are fighting against - Our enemy is not physical, but spiritual (Ephesians 6:12)3) We must know who we are fighting for - Our motivation to fight is to honor God and defend our home (Nehemiah 4:14)_________________________Ragland First Baptist Church (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/Raglandfirst-------------------------------LINKS--------------------------------Science Faith & Reasoning podcast link: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/science-faith-reasoning/Coffee with John Calvin Podcast link (An SFR+ Production hosted by Daniel Faucett) https://open.spotify.com/show/5UWb8SavK17HO8ERorHPYNLearning the Fundaments (An SFR+ Production hosted by Shepard Merritt): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/shep304/----------------------------CONNECT-----------------------------https://www.scifr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencefaithandreasoning/https://www.instagram.com/danielfaucett1995/https://www.instagram.com/shepmusic_/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@shepard.merritt

  5. 11/18/2025

    Justification, Sanctification, and Glorification Explained (Biblical Vocabulary Ep. 3)

    In today’s episode of Learning the Fundamentals, we continue our Biblical Vocabulary series with one of the most essential words in the Christian faith: Justification.We’ll explore what it truly means to be justified before God, how justification takes place, and the life-changing impact it has on every believer.To fully grasp this concept, we’ll also touch on two closely related terms—sanctification and glorification—examining how each one represents a vital stage in the believer’s salvation. Together, these three aspects give us a complete picture of God’s redemptive work on the believer. ____________________________________________________ Science Faith and Reasoning Ministries: https://www.scifr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencefaithandreasoning/ https://www.instagram.com/danielfaucett1995/ https://www.instagram.com/shepmusic_/

  6. 11/03/2025

    The Law: What It Is and the Purpose It Serves (Biblical Vocab Ep. 2)

    In this episode of Learning the Fundamentals, we continue our Biblical Vocabulary series by examining the word “Law.” We will take a closer look at what the law is, why it was given, and how Scripture uses various terms to describe it. We’ll explore the meaning behind words such as the letter, commandments, and even Moses, and consider how each of them relate to the law. Together, we’ll reflect on the purpose the law serves in revealing God’s holiness and exposing human sin. _________________________ Daniel Faucett - Science Faith and Reasoning Ministries:https://www.scifr.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencefaithandreasoning/https://www.instagram.com/danielfaucett1995/Shepard Merritt:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shepmusic_/

  7. 10/27/2025

    Sin: The Original Sin and the Condition of Humanity (Biblical Vocab ep. 1)

    In this episode, we launch a brand-new series on Learning the Fundamentals titled “Biblical Vocabulary.” The goal of this series is to clearly define and explain key biblical terms in a way that is both simple and easy to understand. As we journey through these foundational topics, we’ll build a solid framework for deepening our understanding of Scripture.To begin, we explore what the Bible teaches about sin—its origin, meaning, and impact on humanity. We’ll look closely at the original sin of Adam in the Garden of Eden and consider how that event continues to affect us today. Finally, we’ll uncover the divine solution to sin’s problem: Jesus Christ. While Adam’s disobedience brought death into the world, Christ’s perfect obedience and sacrifice on the cross offer life and salvation to all who believe in Him.Daniel Faucett - Science Faith and Reasoning Ministries:https://www.scifr.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencefaithandreasoning/https://www.instagram.com/danielfaucett1995/Shepard Merritt:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shepmusic_/

    Sin: The Original Sin and the Condition of Humanity (Biblical Vocab ep. 1)

  8. 10/11/2025

    How to Go To Heaven According to the Bible

    Many people have heard different and confusing messages about how to be saved, but the Bible makes it simple.In this video, we’ll go straight to Scripture to understand what the Bible says about salvation — why Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection are enough, and how you can know for sure that you’re forgiven and saved.This isn’t about religion, good works, or church traditions; it’s about the clear and powerful Gospel message found in God’s Word. Daniel Faucett - Science Faith and Reasoning Ministries:https://www.scifr.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencefaithandreasoning/https://www.instagram.com/danielfaucett1995/Shepard Merritt:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shepmusic_/

    How to Go To Heaven According to the Bible
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The goal of this podcast is right in the title, to learn the fundamentals of the Christian faith together.

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  • Creator
    Shepard Merritt
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Shepard Merritt
  • Show Website
    Learning the Fundamentals