Word & Flesh

Riverview Baptist Church
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A podcast from Riverview Baptist Church, firstly for our people. The elders of RBC dive into how we flesh-out the application of God's Word in our daily lives. Topics include authority, biblical masculinity and femininity, roles in the home/community/church, family worship, and much more. Host: Nathan Bechtold Co-Hosts: Michael Beene, Ryan Anderson Producer: Ethen DeMarce Logo: Rebekah Wright

  1. Jul 27

    Where Should Christians Draw The Line? | Social Media & Entertainment (Ep. 16)

    Is it okay to watch sexually explicit movies or shows like Game of Thrones? Is it good to watch them? Is TikTok sinful? What about violent video games? Social media? College football all Saturday? Where does Christian freedom end... and worldliness begin? We think Christians often ask those questions the wrong way. Instead of asking, "How close can I get to the line?"  Scripture teaches us to ask a better question: "How can I glorify God with my freedom?" In this first episode of our new Matters of Conscience series, we explore how Christians should think about... all sorts of things! We're talking social media, entertainment, technology, and the countless decisions the Bible doesn't address with a simple "thou shalt" or "thou shalt not." We discuss how our entertainment shapes us, why our attention belongs to God before anyone else, and how to build a biblical framework for navigating gray areas with wisdom, conviction, and a clear conscience. Chapters (00:00:17) - Matters of Conscience(00:03:22) - WORD AND FLEE(00:04:03) - Matheson: Matters of Conscience(00:05:26) - The Right to Use Tech: A Biblical Framework(00:08:13) - Social Media(00:09:29) - How to Use Your Phone wisely(00:14:57) - Social Media Promises Competition(00:19:51) - Facebook is a tool, a social media(00:21:48) - How to Limit Your Screen Time(00:25:53) - Social Media: A Good Tool for Christian Liberty(00:28:28) - Book Reviewers vs. Screen Time(00:32:10) - Don't Lay in Bed and Scroll Your Phone(00:33:36) - Entertainment: Is It Bad?(00:37:15) - Are There Forms of Entertainment That Christians Should Avoid?(00:42:43) - On Nudity in Movies(00:44:29) - Christians Should Not Make Peace With Sin(00:48:41) - How Entertainment Catechizes Us(00:53:00) - Young Washington: A Christian Film(00:54:20) - Christian Parents on Video Games(00:59:13) - Philadelphians on Entertainment(01:05:14) - Keep Your Soul Clear

  2. Jul 20

    You Need To Stop | Sabbath, Work & Rest In a Crazy-Busy World (Ep. 15)

    Too busy to rest? You need to stop. When God created the earth, He rested on the seventh day... but most American Christians seem to have forgotten how to follow His example. We have lost something God built into the fabric of creation itself. We work hard, but who's got time to rest? But what if work isn't good if it's not punctuated by rest? In this episode, we discuss biblical rest, the Sabbath, and why intentionally slowing down is one of the greatest acts of faith a Christian can practice. We examine whether Christians are still commanded to keep the Sabbath and how families can build rhythms of worship, delight, and genuine rest in a culture addicted to constant productivity. Because sometimes trusting God looks less like doing more... ...and more like putting your phone down, gathering your family, and remembering that He's the King on the throne. Chapters (00:00:17) - The Sabbath: Rest for Christians(00:01:29) - Wonders of the World(00:02:11) - The Sabbath and Biblical Rest(00:02:57) - Why Does God Rest?(00:04:22) - Initial Thoughts on Genesis(00:05:32) - What is it to Rest from a Thing?(00:06:10) - What Does It Mean to Rest?(00:11:38) - Sabbath and Rest(00:13:39) - Keep the Sabbath(00:17:49) - The Israelites and the Sabbath(00:22:12) - Why Does God Take the Sabbath So Seriously?(00:27:57) - Sabbath and the Sabbath(00:28:34) - The Sabbath and Paul(00:29:45) - How to Rest(00:35:43) - Sabbath Rest and Its Discipline(00:38:04) - Sabbath: Dedication to the Sabbath(00:44:04) - How to Rest Your Home Leaders(00:48:40) - Resting with Family(00:49:39) - A Day of Rest for the Family(00:53:34) - Fathers on Work-life Balance(00:55:03) - What is the Household?(00:59:28) - Sabbath Rest(01:00:47) - How to Rest from Tech ((01:03:01) - Sabbath Prayer

  3. Jul 9

    Do Spiritual Disciplines Really Change You? | Bible Reading, Prayer, Fasting & More (Ep. 14)

    Do spiritual disciplines matter? Or should the Christian life just be a whimsical, "do what you feel and hope for the best" kind of thing? In this episode, we discuss the purpose of spiritual disciplines and why practices like Bible reading, Scripture memory, prayer, fasting, confession, generosity, and Sabbath rest aren't attempts to earn God's favor. They're gifts God uses to transform His people. Along the way, we tackle one of the biggest misconceptions in modern Christianity: the difference between spiritual discipline and spiritual legalism. Chapters (00:00:16) - Wonders of Riverview(00:01:50) - 1 Timothy 4: Spiritual and Physical(00:03:28) - Spiritual Disciplines vs Spiritual Legalism(00:08:27) - What is Spiritual Legalism?(00:13:14) - Examples of Legalism in Evangelism(00:17:55) - Separation of Spiritual, Legalism(00:21:53) - Wonders of the World(00:24:51) - Psalm 119, The Law(00:26:37) - Biblical Studies: The Benefits of Bible Memory(00:31:19) - How to Help Yourself Memorize the Bible(00:36:33) - Mixed Thoughts on Bible Memorization(00:38:30) - Fasting and the Christian Life(00:43:47) - The Spiritual Purpose of Fasting(00:48:43) - How To Fast On An Intermittent Fast(00:52:45) - Fasting and Its Rewards(00:54:36) - Fasting and Bible Reading(00:55:58) - Don't Be Loud About Being Generous(00:58:48) - Isaiah 58: Why Have We Fasted?(01:01:41) - Spiritual Discipline of Prayer(01:07:19) - How to Encourage a Child(01:07:35) - Discipline of Rest(01:11:29) - God's discipline of REST(01:13:20) - The Challenges of Prayer and Confession(01:17:26) - Jerry Bridges

  4. Jun 25

    Should Women Be Pastors? | Our Response To The SBC Controversy (Ep 13)

    A recent vote by Southern Baptists exploded headlines (and lots of heads) across the country. The vote? To clarify that the office as well as the functions of a pastor/elder are reserved exclusively for men. Critics called the move backward, oppressive, and harmful to women. But what actually happened? And more importantly, what does the Bible actually teach? In this episode of Word & Flesh, we discuss the recent Southern Baptist Convention controversy (and how it was more the closing of a loophole than the changing of a position), the role of pastors in the church, and God's design for men and women. We discuss: What the SBC actually voted on Why the issue became national news 1 Timothy 2 and 1 Corinthians 14 The office of pastor and biblical authority Whether women can teach and serve in ministry Why role and value are not the same thing The vital importance of women in the life of the church Why Christians should trust God's design even when it conflicts with modern culture Most importantly, we address a question at the center of this debate: Does a difference in role mean a difference in value? *Checks Bible...* NO! Men and women are created in the image of God, are of equal value before Him, and yet are uniquely called to different responsibilities within the home and the church. That's controversial these days. But it doesn't make it any less true. Chapters (00:00:17) - Southern Baptists Pass Amendment to Prohibit Women From the Office of(00:01:37) - Southern Baptists: Response to the Women's Ordination(00:02:59) - Word and Flesh(00:03:59) - Southern Baptists on Cooperation With the SBC(00:08:39) - Michael Bastian on the Concerns About Southern Baptists(00:11:41) - Southern Baptists: The Proposal to Protect the Office of Pastor(00:16:51) - First Timothy 2: Women's Right to Lead(00:24:13) - Paul on Women and the Order of the Church(00:30:04) - Paul on Women and the Church(00:35:00) - Paul on the Right and the Home(00:37:31) - Beth Moore on Her Personal Call(00:39:43) - Questions about Women in the Church(00:45:53) - Teaching Matters: Role Decodes Value(00:48:19) - Try It God's Way(00:49:54) - Southern Baptists: We Don't Value Women(00:51:54) - A Short Talk on the Home

  5. Jun 9

    Who Will Teach Your Kids About Sex? | Parenting in a Confused Culture

    Somebody is going to disciple our children. Who will it be? Questions about sex, identity, relationships, and God's design are arriving earlier than ever, and Christian parents cannot afford to remain passive. In this episode, the elders of Riverview Baptist Church discuss how to talk to children about sexuality in an age of confusion and competing worldviews. Rather than relying on one awkward conversation, we argue for hundreds of small conversations that build a strong, positive vision of God's design, over time. Topics include: Biblical manhood and womanhood Talking to children about sex Identity and feelings Social media and entertainment Homosexuality/transgender issues and cultural pressure Grace and truth Healthy parental boundaries Modeling a beautiful Christian marriage God's design for humanity is good, beautiful, and life-giving. Parents have the privilege and responsibility of helping their children see that before the culture teaches them otherwise. Chapters (00:00:16) - Where Do Babies Come From?(00:01:30) - Wonders of the World(00:03:52) - How to Start a Conversation About Sex With Your Child(00:13:03) - Discussing Disney Movies With Kids(00:14:13) - On the Sexual Identity Conversation(00:19:20) - Why I built the fence(00:21:34) - On Permissive Parenting(00:27:35) - Problems of Teaching Your Child About Sexuality and Gender(00:30:59) - Feelings and Truth for Teenagers(00:37:09) - Topics of Sexual Ethics for Kids(00:45:49) - How to Talk About Gender and Sexuality With Your Child(00:49:35) - Deuteronomy 6: On Your Heart

  6. Jun 1

    The Glory of Submission | Women's Struggles & Biblical Womanhood (Ep 11)

    Submission. For many people, it's one of the most uncomfortable words in the Bible. Our culture has spent decades teaching women that submission is weakness, oppression, or the loss of personal freedom. Scripture paints a very different picture. In this episode of Word & Flesh, we continue our series on biblical womanhood by exploring one of the most misunderstood topics in the Christian life: submission as an act of faith. We discuss: Why submission ultimately begins with trusting God The difference between biblical submission and worldly caricatures Why women are called to joyful partnership, not passive silence How older women are called to disciple younger women What wisdom looks like in everyday life What to do when a husband isn't leading well Why encouragement often accomplishes what criticism never can How feminism has shaped modern assumptions about marriage, authority, and fulfillment We also tackle practical questions that many Christians are afraid to ask: What if my husband and I disagree? What if he's passive? What if he's wrong? What does submission actually look like in a healthy Christian marriage? But beneath all of those questions lies a much bigger one: What if God's design is actually glorious? In Titus 2, women are called to be self-controlled, pure, kind, and submissive to their own husbands "that the word of God may not be reviled." That's a breathtaking calling. The goal isn't merely a better marriage. The stakes are bigger than that. A woman's faithfulness can adorn the gospel, strengthen the church, bless her family, and display the beauty of God's wisdom to a watching world. Chapters (00:00:16) - A Virtuous Woman(00:01:42) - Wonders and Flesh(00:02:38) - The VIRTUE OF A WOMAN(00:04:35) - Wonders of the World(00:12:15) - Wonders of the World(00:14:20) - What is Submission in the Marriage?(00:16:52) - Wonders of the World: Subjugation and Control(00:22:06) - God Made Adam Out of the Dust(00:27:00) - How To Have a Voted Marriage(00:29:50) - Wonders of the Kingdom: What If My Husband's(00:34:27) - The Husband's Role in Marriage(00:36:16) - How to Approach a Husband Who's Not Leading(00:42:17) - Peter on His Wife's Love(00:47:29) - What Does Submissive Marriage Look Like?(00:52:56) - Forgiveness in the Marriage(00:54:45) - Paul's Stakes for Women

  7. May 28

    Why Men Fail to Lead | Ep 10

    What causes men to shrink back? In this episode of *Word and Flesh*, we continue the conversation on biblical masculinity by turning to one of the central struggles of men: passivity, fear, and abdication. From Adam in the Garden to Peter denying Christ, Scripture repeatedly shows men failing to step into the responsibilities God has given them. Facts: modern men struggle with the same thing. Riverview Elders Nathan Bechtold, Michael Beene, and Ryan Anderson talk about: * why men avoid leadership * the difference between taking initiative and taking control * how insecurity fuels both passivity and domination * why “happy wife, happy life” is a terrible vision for marriage * what it looks like to shepherd your wife spiritually * how men can begin leading their homes in family worship * and why shrinking back is so spiritually dangerous We also discuss practical realities many Christian men face: fear of conflict, fear of failure, feeling spiritually inadequate, emotional disengagement, and the temptation to substitute career success or hobbies for real kingdom responsibility. At the center of the conversation is this call: Do not shrink back. Christ has already won the victory. Men are called to press in, bear burdens, lead courageously, and take initiative for the good of others and the glory of God. Look to the King! Chapters (00:00:16) - We Fail(00:01:47) - The Virtuous Man(00:03:00) - What Men Are Deserve to Do(00:04:51) - None Shall Shrink Back(00:06:01) - "Shrinking Back": Why Men Fail(00:09:36) - Leading Well(00:13:13) - What Does It Look Like for a Man to Shepher His Wife(00:21:03) - How to Lead Your Wife(00:28:23) - 7 Reasons Why I Shouldn't Lead My Wife(00:31:12) - What are things that good leadership is not like(00:36:53) - Separation of the Home(00:39:54) - What is the burden my wife needs to bear?(00:41:33) - Leading the Family(00:47:19) - How to Have Family Worship(00:51:43) - Taking Initiative With My Daughter(00:55:58) - God's Words for Men

  8. May 17

    Lead. Provide. Protect. Virtuous Manhood in a Broken Culture | Ep 9

    What does it actually mean to be a man? In this episode, we explore a biblical vision of masculinity that goes far deeper than cultural stereotypes. Instead of passivity on one side or domination on the other, Scripture calls men to something better. We define a virtuous man as one who takes initiative to lead, provide, and protect others with humble, self-sacrificing love under God’s authority. From there, we walk through what that looks like in real life—at home, at work, and in the church. We also address: why many men feel stuck or unsure of their role how fear and comfort can lead to passivity what true provision and protection actually look like and why the cross is the clearest picture of real masculinity This episode is about recovering a vision of manhood that is strong, purposeful, and ultimately shaped by Christ. Music Credit Intro/Outro: Old Neptune, He's Roaring by Brian Sauvé, used with permission Chapters (00:00:09) - What Makes a Man a Man?(00:01:29) - WORD AND FLEE(00:01:53) - Vincy of Manhood and Womanhood(00:03:08) - Virtuous Manhood(00:06:19) - What is Virtue? (In Latin, V I, r(00:09:24) - Ryan on Taking Initiative in Life(00:13:33) - Adam Was Given Responsibility First(00:17:43) - What Stops Men From Taking Initiative?(00:22:50) - Part 3: Taking Initiative(00:26:20) - Lead, Provide and Protect(00:28:40) - Provision and Domination in the Garden(00:32:44) - Bearers of the burden(00:35:18) - Ben Sasse: Cynicism is Denied Manliness(00:39:42) - Philip Jones on True Masculinity(00:46:18) - Come on Boys, Don't Be Slow

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A podcast from Riverview Baptist Church, firstly for our people. The elders of RBC dive into how we flesh-out the application of God's Word in our daily lives. Topics include authority, biblical masculinity and femininity, roles in the home/community/church, family worship, and much more. Host: Nathan Bechtold Co-Hosts: Michael Beene, Ryan Anderson Producer: Ethen DeMarce Logo: Rebekah Wright

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  • Creator
    Riverview Baptist Church
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026
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    Word & Flesh

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