Bible Study Podcast Wes McAdams

“If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat” (2 Thessalonians 3:10). These are words the apostle Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica, but what do they mean in context and how do we apply them today?







What was going on in the Thessalonian church that Paul had to tell them, “If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat”? Were the people being lazy? Were they convinced the second coming of Jesus was imminent? Or were there other reasons people were not working?







In today’s Bible Study, Wes McAdams, Brandon Britton, and Chase Turner discuss the interpretation and application of 2 Thessalonians 3:10. They discuss how these words should rightly be applied. But they also discuss how these words, “If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat” have been abused and weaponized by Christians.







We hope this discussion helps you love like Jesus.















Links and Resources:









* Video: Watch This Episode on YouTube







* Read: Full Transcript of This Episode (Thanks to Beth Tabor)







* Chase Turner is the Director of Digital Missions for Herald of Truth







* Brandon Britton is the Preacher for the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ

Galatians 5:18 says, “But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.” So, how are Christians led by the Spirit? In today’s episode, Wes McAdams and Chase Turner discuss that question. 







This is the first time Chase Turner has joined us on the podcast. He is the Director of Digital Missions for Herald of Truth and the author of, T.R.I.A.L.S.: A Journey from Anxiety to Peace. Chase is someone in whom you can certainly see the fruit of the Spirit.







Chase and Wes begin today’s Bible study by introducing listeners to the themes and purposes of Galatians. They discuss the particular issues Paul was addressing with the Galatian churches. And they get into what it means to walk by the flesh, instead of being led by the Spirit. 







In addition to the phrase, “led by the Spirit,” Paul also uses several similar phrases in Galatians 5:









* walk by the Spirit (Galatians 5:16)







* live by the Spirit (Galatians 5:25)







* keep in step with the Spirit (Galatians 5:25)









Chase and Wes discuss how we can obey Paul’s instructions to walk by, live by, keep in step with, and be led by the Spirit. How do we know when the Spirit of God is leading us versus our own thoughts and desires? Is it possible for this idea to become subjectivism? What does it look like to really be Spirit-filled people?







We hope you enjoy this Bible study and that it helps you love like Jesus.















Links and Resources:









* Video: Watch This Episode on YouTube







* Read: Full Transcript of This Episode (Thanks to Beth Tabor)

“Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven,” these are the words Jesus to Peter and his apostles. Jesus also went on to say, “and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” What does it mean to bind or loose? Does it mean the apostles had the authority to create their own rules and regulations? What sort of authority was Jesus giving his followers and why?







In today’s Bible study, Wes McAdams and Travis Pauley discuss both Matthew 16:13-19 and Matthew 18:15-20. Both of these passages contain the promise, “Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” It is also helpful to know that this phrase can be translated, “Whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven.” In most Bible translations there is a footnote that indicates this alternative rendering.







This Bible study was prompted by one of our listeners, who wrote in:









Message: Hello, love your podcasts and blogs! They have helped me see some things and understand things that growing up in the church, I always had questions about, but never heard good explanations of the text (ie new heavens, new earth).







My question is, what does it mean “whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will  be loosed in heaven? I appreciate if you can clarify what Jesus is talking about. 







God bless you both in the work you do in your service to our King.

– Scott







Wes and Travis not only discuss what it means for something to be bound on earth, but also what relevance this promise has for our lives today. We hope you find this Bible study encouraging and helpful.















Links and Resources:









* Video: Watch This Episode on YouTube







* Read: Full Transcript of this Episode (Thanks to Beth Tabor)

What is heaven like? That is the question Kenny Embry and Wes McAdams discuss on today’s episode. This episode originally aired on Kenny’s podcast, “Balancing the Christian Life.” He graciously allowed us to republish it for subscribers of the “Radically Christian Bible Study Podcast” to hear as well.







While exploring this topic, Kenny asked Wes questions like these:









* What is “eschatology”?







* Why don’t you think we have more of a picture of Heaven other than some very symbolic language in Revelation?







* What makes heaven good?







* Can we still get in trouble in heaven?







* How should we think about eternity?







* Is heaven a place? a relationship? both?







* Will we spend eternity singing?







* Why is thinking about heaven good?









If you enjoy this conversation about heaven, you might also enjoy Wes’ blog series, “What the Bible Says About Heaven.”















Links and Resources:









* Read: Full Transcript of This Episode (Thanks to Beth Tabor)







* Podcast: Will We Have Free Will in Heaven?

How to live as unashamed Christians. In this episode of the Radically Christian Bible Study podcast, Wes McAdams and Travis Pauley respond to an email from a teen listener who wrote, “I was wondering if you could talk about teenagers and being proud of being a Christian. I know a lot of teenagers these days hide the fact that they are Christian or lie and say they aren’t because they fear they’ll lose their friends or be made fun of. I know personally I struggle with this, because from time to time religion comes into the conversation and I know a lot of teenagers and some adults fear they’ll be judged based on their religious beliefs.”







Wes and Travis discuss why some segments of secular culture seem to be hostile toward the Christian faith. In a culture that emphasizes tolerance and diversity, why are Christian beliefs sometimes deemed intolerable? More importantly, how should Christians respond when they feel they are being mistreated or looked down upon for their faith? How can we live as unashamed Christians in today’s world?







As always, the Radically Christian Bible Study Podcast has one goal: “Learn to love like Jesus.” We hope you enjoy this conversation.







Special Note: There was an unfortunate mixup last week with the audio files. The audio for this episode was accidentally linked to last week’s post (Issues We Deal with in the Church Today). We have corrected the problem, but if you are subscribed through a podcast app, like Apple Podcasts, you may have delete last week’s episode and download it again to access the correct audio file.















Links and Resources:









* Video: Watch This Episode on YouTube







* Read: Full Transcript of this Episode (Special Thanks to Beth Tabor)







* Blog Series: Honor and Shame

Today’s episode first aired on The Wise Disciple Podcast, hosted by Logan Judy. Wes McAdams and Logan Judy discuss biblical literacy, political partisanship, and how to navigate controversial issues in the culture. We appreciate receiving permission to publish this episode on our channel as well.







If you want to find out more about The Wise Disciple Podcast, you can visit wisedisciple.org. They also feature YouTube videos and blog posts as well. 















Links and Resources:









* The Wise Disciple Podcast with Logan Judy







* Video: Watch This Episode on YouTube