Under God | with Pastor Stephen Martin

Vintage Church Texas

The "Under God" podcast will equip you to confront secular culture head on with the unfiltered truth of the Bible. We will talk about what the Bible says about the things that matter most. This podcast will challenge you to reject the behavior and customs of this world and instead embrace a life transformed by God's Word.

  1. 5d ago

    Texas Early Voting: Why Christians Can't Sit This Election Out | Under God Ep 378

    Texas early voting is underway. Here's why Christians can't afford to sit this election out. Pastor Stephen Martin, Pastor Daniel Hayworth, and Pastor Nathan Brown welcome Brandon Waltens of Texas Scorecard for a special Culture Review on the Texas election. They talk through early turnout, the changing Texas map, and the U.S. Senate race, and why a few engaged believers can tip a Texas election. If you've wondered whether your one vote matters, this conversation is for your family, your church, and your community. You'll Learn: ✅ Why state and local races in a Texas election shape your daily life ✅ What Nehemiah's sword and trowel teach about biblical citizenship ✅ Why early voting, and bringing others with you, matters this year 📖 Nehemiah 4:17–18, Nehemiah 2:19, Exodus 16:3, Proverbs 29:2 Resources mentioned: Texas Scorecard; Houston Chronicle sourcing investigation (2018); Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville; Daily Wire undercover video of Talarico's church minister; James Talarico's 2022 letter to President Biden; Texas Human Life Protection Act (HB 1280); Texas Children's Hospital settlement; Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton; Texas v. Pfizer; Kellogg's artificial dye agreement FORGED is a men's conference at Vintage Church Harker Heights, July 16–17, 2027: straight talk, competition, and real brotherhood. Bring your son, your brother, or a friend who needs it. Register: https://vintagechurchtx.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3756061 Follow the show and leave a rating, then answer this question in the comments: Who's one person you're bringing to vote with you before early voting in this Texas election ends?

    Texas Early Voting: Why Christians Can't Sit This Election Out | Under God Ep 378
  2. Oct 17

    Mosques as Polling Sites? Williamson County Judge Steve Snell Answers | Under God Ep 375

    Williamson County Judge Steve Snell on polling sites, data centers, and faith in office. Pastor Nathan Brown sits down with Judge Steve Snell, a career educator turned county leader. They unpack why Islamic centers serve as polling sites, what the county can and can't do about data centers and water, and what Romans 13 means for Christians who serve in government. Local leadership shapes your family, church, and community more than you think. You'll Learn: ✅ What a Williamson County judge actually controls, and what he doesn't ✅ How Williamson County picks polling sites, and where you can vote this November ✅ Why pastors and believers can't afford to sit out local elections 📖 Romans 13:1–4, Ephesians 4:11–12, Matthew 5:13–16, Matthew 22:39, Revelation 2–3 Resources mentioned: Jefferson's Letter to the Danbury Baptists; Library of Congress on church services in the Capitol; Gov. Abbott's CAIR designation; CAIR-Austin's polling-site statement; Williamson County's Blue Origin agreement; Firefly's Blue Ghost moon landing; Faith Wins; WallBuilders; Texans for Snell (Judge Snell's campaign) Pastors and church leaders: the American Pastors Guild is a network of pastors committed to the truth of Scripture and leading with courage, conviction, and clarity. You don't have to do this alone. [ADD LINK: American Pastors Guild] Follow the show and leave a rating, then answer this question in the comments: Has your church ever encouraged you to vote in county races, not just the big ones at the top of the ballot?

    Mosques as Polling Sites? Williamson County Judge Steve Snell Answers | Under God Ep 375
  3. Oct 16

    Is the Death Penalty Biblical? The Fort Hood Firing Squad | Under God Ep 374

    Is the death penalty biblical? Two pastors take the Fort Hood firing squad to Scripture. Pastor Daniel Hayworth and Pastor Nathan Brown unpack the firing squad planned for Nidal Hasan, Tennessee's failed execution of Christa Pike, and Pope Leo's opposition to the death penalty, then walk through Genesis 9, Deuteronomy, and Romans 13 to show what Scripture says. They close with the Texas Senate race and why your family, church, and community can't sit this election out. You'll Learn: ✅ Why "thou shalt not kill" really means "you shall not murder" ✅ How Romans 13 and Genesis 9 frame the death penalty as justice that honors life ✅ Why Christians can't afford to grow weary in doing good this election 📖 Genesis 9:5–7; Exodus 20:13; Exodus 32; Deuteronomy 17:5–7; Deuteronomy 19:11–13; 2 Samuel 5:11–12; Romans 13:1–4; Galatians 6:9 Resources mentioned: Texas Heartbeat Act (SB 8); Dobbs v. Jackson; Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton; Hegseth interview with Jack Posobiec; Christa Pike execution coverage; Pope Leo on capital punishment; Ilhan Omar home search; Daily Wire's Pawn Shop; Run Hide Fight: Infidels; Rogers vs. El-Sayed debate; Texas Scorecard; The Woke Mirage series; our episode with David Barton and Chad Connelly Join For Liberty and Justice for a Night of Action at Vintage Church Harker Heights on Wednesday, October 21 at 6:30 PM. Meet local candidates, pray over them together, and learn how to engage in politics on a biblical foundation: https://for-liberty-and-justice-464552.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3903457 Follow the show and leave a rating, then answer this in the comments: does Romans 13 settle the death penalty question for you, or do you still wrestle with it?

    Is the Death Penalty Biblical? The Fort Hood Firing Squad | Under God Ep 374
  4. Oct 12

    Does Your Vote Matter? David Barton & Chad Connelly on the Christian Vote | Under God Ep 372

    Does your vote matter? David Barton and Chad Connelly make the biblical case for the Christian vote. Recorded live on the American Restoration Tour, Pastor Nathan Brown talks with WallBuilders founder David Barton and Faith Wins founder Chad Connelly about why the Christian vote may be the most underused influence in America. You'll hear how one local church could have changed a school board, why showing up is a matter of stewardship, and what happens to your family, church, and community when believers sit elections out. You'll Learn: ✅ Why a weak Christian vote is a self-inflicted problem, and how to fix it ✅ How to answer the claim that Jesus wasn't involved in politics ✅ How Scripture shaped American law and the founding 📖 Matthew 5:13–16, Matthew 22:39, Matthew 25:14–30, Proverbs 18:17 Resources mentioned: Faith Wins, the American Restoration Tour, WallBuilders, Christian Voter Guide, Texas Senate Bill 10, Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, Lemon v. Kurtzman, First Liberty Institute, Letter from Birmingham Jail Join For Liberty and Justice for a Night of Action at Vintage Church Harker Heights on Wednesday, October 21 at 6:30 PM. Meet local candidates, pray over them together, and learn how to engage in politics on a biblical foundation. Register: https://for-liberty-and-justice-464552.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3903457 Follow the show and leave a rating, then answer this in the comments: what keeps the Christians you know from voting, and what would get them to the polls?

    Does Your Vote Matter? David Barton & Chad Connelly on the Christian Vote | Under God Ep 372
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The "Under God" podcast will equip you to confront secular culture head on with the unfiltered truth of the Bible. We will talk about what the Bible says about the things that matter most. This podcast will challenge you to reject the behavior and customs of this world and instead embrace a life transformed by God's Word.

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