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. Oct 26

    Why Christians Should Vote YES on Amendment 3 | Missouri's Abortion Battle (Ep 22)

    Should Christians vote YES on Missouri's Amendment 3, even though it doesn't completely abolish abortion? In this special election episode, Riverview elders Nathan Bechtold, Michael Beene, and Ryan Anderson discuss Missouri's proposed constitutional amendment, the disagreement among pro-life Christians over whether to support it, and why the elders of Riverview Baptist Church are encouraging a YES vote. We also discuss Christians' biblical responsibility in political life. Should pastors address political issues? Are Christians obligated to vote? Is incremental progress morally acceptable? Scripture discussed: Ephesians 4:11–16; Genesis 1:26–27; Micah 6:8; Proverbs 29:2, 18, 26. We'd love to hear from you! Text your questions, disagreements, or ideas for future episodes to 573-723-1703, or email riverview@rbclake.org. Word & Flesh is a podcast from the elders of Riverview Baptist Church in Osage Beach, Missouri. We created it primarily to encourage and equip our congregation. We're grateful you've joined us. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction and Episode Setup(00:02:31) - Reading the Official Ballot Language for Amendment 3(00:04:36) - History: Roe, Dobbs, and Missouri's 2024 Amendment 3(00:09:36) - Why Should Pastors Speak on Political Issues?(00:14:02) - Should Christians Be Obligated to Vote?(00:17:58) - Context: Missouri's Pro-Life History and Current Stakes(00:20:01) - Devil's Advocate: The Abolitionist 'All or Nothing' Objection(00:23:08) - Analogy: Taking Partial Ground vs Holding Out for Perfection(00:26:25) - Devil's Advocate: 'Who Are We to Impose on Non-Christians?'(00:28:32) - Are All Sins Morally Equivalent? Lying vs Murder(00:32:44) - God's Law, National Flourishing, and Historical Examples(00:39:10) - Devil's Advocate: Lessons from the Moral Majority(00:42:39) - Balancing Political Engagement with Gospel Priority(00:47:40) - Justice Ultimately Comes From the Lord, Not Politicians(00:49:33) - Zooming Back In: Final Recommendation to Vote Yes(00:51:22) - Closing Thoughts on Incrementalism and Wrap-Up

  2. Oct 19

    Is Anxiety a Sin? | Therapy, Medication & Biblical Counseling (Ep. 21)

    Got a question or episode idea? Text the Word & Flesh team at 573-723-1703 Is anxiety a sin, a medical condition, or both? And should Christians seek help from pastors, professional therapists, or somewhere else? In this episode, we explore what God's Word says about anxiety and we challenge the assumptions behind modern therapy culture. We also dig into: • the difference between ordinary fear and sinful worry • the appropriate role of professional counseling and medication, and • why Christian friendship and pastoral care are essential. We share some of our own struggles and victories, and offer what we hope is practical encouragement for fighting anxiety through prayer, thanksgiving, Scripture, and confidence in God's providence. Word & Flesh is a podcast from the elders of Riverview Baptist Church in Osage Beach, Missouri. Questions or feedback? Text 573-723-1703 or email riverview@rbclake.org. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction and Podcast Updates(00:01:20) - Setting Up the Topic: Anxiety, Faith, and Therapy(00:04:37) - Key Bible Passages on Anxiety(00:07:09) - Is All Anxiety Sinful? Initial Thoughts(00:10:19) - Cultural Forces Feeding Anxiety(00:13:17) - Sinful Anxiety vs. Jesus' Example in Gethsemane(00:16:15) - Resting in God vs. Resting in Control(00:18:52) - Tension Between Biblical and Therapeutic Counseling(00:19:55) - The Danger of Therapeutic Language and Self-Counseling(00:23:09) - Why You Can't Counsel Yourself (AI, Social Media)(00:27:35) - Discerning Biblical vs. Therapeutic Counseling(00:31:15) - When Medical or Clinical Help Is Needed(00:37:37) - Sin's Role in Anxiety and Addiction/Abuse Cases(00:39:16) - Differing Assumptions: Biblical vs Secular Counseling(00:46:35) - The Power of Biblical Friendship Over Paid Counseling(00:50:04) - Practical Advice for Someone Struggling with Anxiety(00:51:47) - Destructive Cultural Inputs List(00:54:01) - Shifting Focus from Self to Christ(01:00:15) - Praying Scripture and Speaking Truth to Your Soul(01:06:34) - Trials, Faithfulness, and Intergenerational Encouragement(01:09:30) - Closing Thoughts: Peace in Christ

  3. Sep 28

    How Much Is Not Enough? | Modesty & Why Christians Should Dress Well (Ep 20)

    Got a question or episode idea? Text the Word & Flesh team at 573-723-1703 Should Christians dress up for church? What about wearing a bikini at the waterpark? Yoga pants: okay for the gym? The grocery store? Both? Neither? How do we even begin to approach questions of Christian attire, modesty, and propriety? In this episode of Word & Flesh, four Riverview elders tackle what the Bible says about how Christians dress, and why. We talk beauty and attraction, dressing well, cultural expectations, men’s and women’s responsibilities, swimwear, church clothes, parenting, judgmentalism, and more. We’re not handing out a Christian dress code. Instead, we offer three questions for thinking carefully about what we wear: What is my intent? What is the effect? Have I actually thought about this as a Christian? But we do make a few... concrete recommendations. Word & Flesh is a podcast from the elders of Riverview Baptist Church in Osage Beach, Missouri. We created it primarily to encourage and equip our congregation, but we're grateful you've joined us. We'd love to hear from you! Email us at riverview@rbclake.org with questions, episode ideas, or if you'd like to learn more about Riverview. #WordAndFlesh #ChristianPodcast #Modesty #ChristianLiving #BiblicalModesty Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction: What Does Dress Say About Faith?(00:01:19) - Meet the Elders(00:02:25) - Framing the Question of Biblical Modesty(00:03:30) - Dress Codes, Culture, and Changing Norms(00:05:59) - Scripture on Modesty: 1 Timothy and Titus(00:09:36) - Why Modesty Passages Target Women(00:14:49) - Men, Lust, and the Sermon on the Mount(00:15:57) - Clarifying: Beauty and Attraction Are Good(00:17:12) - Modesty as Neighbor Love(00:19:46) - A Threefold Framework: Intent(00:23:09) - Framework Continued: Effect(00:25:45) - Discernment vs Judgmentalism(00:27:41) - How the Elders Dress for Church(00:32:39) - Pendulum Swings and Coming as You Are(00:36:10) - Modesty Applies to Men Too: Power and Pride(00:38:15) - Money, Status, and Career Dress(00:40:51) - Men's Accountability and Security in Christ(00:44:13) - Slovenliness and Honoring God with Your Body(00:47:43) - Women's Modesty: Beauty as a Good Gift(00:51:30) - Praise Team Standards and Sexualized Culture(00:54:22) - Fathers, Daughters, and Real Conversations(00:59:47) - Leading Your Family's Dress Standards(01:02:18) - Swimwear and the Bikini Debate(01:07:30) - Beauty, Acceptance, and Avoiding Judgment(01:09:53) - Discipleship, Accountability, and Grace(01:15:19) - The Good Purpose of Covering(01:17:12) - Closing Thoughts and Colossians 3:12

  4. Sep 21

    Should Christians Try To Be Wealthy? | Money, Debt & Contentment (Ep. 19)

    Got a question or episode idea? Text the Word & Flesh team at 573-723-1703 Jesus talked about money a LOT. And it's an interesting topic! Money promises security, comfort, freedom, status, experiences, even a sense of control. Jesus taught our relationship with money has a remarkable way of exposing what we love, what we fear, and what we trust. So... is money good? Bad? Neutral? And should Christians try to become wealthy? In this episode of Word & Flesh, we continue our Matters of Conscience series by talking about wealth, generosity, debt, stewardship, contentment, and the love of money. Wealth itself isn't evil, and Scripture often describes material prosperity as a blessing from God. But Scripture also gives some of its strongest warnings to people who desire to be rich. We talk about whether there can be a godly ambition to build wealth, when debt can be a useful tool and when it becomes a master, why generosity ought to actually cost us something, and why you don't have to be rich to love money. In fact, sometimes envy of people who have more reveals the very thing we think only they struggle with. But maybe the biggest question is whether we've defined wealth correctly in the first place. A healthy bank account can be a tremendous blessing. So can a faithful marriage. Children. A church family. Meaningful work. Friends who love you. And above all, the riches that belong to everyone who is in Christ. You can have a lot of money and still be poor. And you can have very little money while possessing riches this world simply can't measure. Word & Flesh is a podcast from the elders of Riverview Baptist Church in Osage Beach, Missouri. We created it primarily to encourage and equip our congregation, but we're grateful you've joined us. We'd love to hear from you! Email us at riverview@rbclake.org with questions, episode ideas, or if you'd like to learn more about Riverview. Chapters (00:00:17) - Introduction: Money and the Heart(00:02:58) - Is Wealth Inherently Bad?(00:07:44) - Why Jesus Talks So Much About Money(00:10:21) - Stewardship: What Does It Really Mean?(00:14:55) - Generosity and 2 Corinthians 8(00:18:12) - Positioning Yourself to Be Generous(00:19:11) - A Theological View of Wealth and Cultivation(00:23:45) - Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Wealth?(00:24:53) - Debt: Godly or Foolish?(00:28:35) - Debt as a Tool and the Trap of Status(00:31:40) - The Subtlety of the Love of Money(00:34:35) - Four Errors: Prosperity, Poverty, Consumer, Shame(00:42:05) - Christian Identity and Giving Generously(00:45:51) - Contentment and True Wealth(00:52:42) - Living Between Two Worlds(00:54:53) - Recommended Resources(00:57:11) - Closing Encouragement

  5. Sep 10

    Can Compassion Kill Justice? | The Lindsay Clancy Case (Ep. 18)

    Got a question or episode idea? Text the Word & Flesh team at 573-723-1703 The Lindsay Clancy case has provoked extraordinarily strong reactions. A mother killed her three young children. Her defense says she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. Her trial ended with a deadlocked jury. And much of the public conversation has centered on compassion for Clancy, mental illness, and whether she should be held criminally responsible. But can compassion ever interfere with justice? In this episode of Word & Flesh, we use the Lindsay Clancy case as a lens for examining some of the ideas shaping the way Christians think about guilt, suffering, moral responsibility, and justice. We review the undisputed facts of the case. Then we talk about mental illness and moral agency, feminism and the oppressor-oppressed framework, postmodernism and our understanding of truth, and why Scripture warns against allowing even pity for the vulnerable to distort righteous judgment. So yeah... we cover a lot of ground. Because while none of us is the judge or jury in Lindsay Clancy's case, this case gives us the opportunity to ask what it reveals about our own assumptions and whether those assumptions have been shaped more by Scripture or by the culture around us. Mental illness is real. Human dignity and moral agency matter. Justice matters. Those can all be true at the same time. Word & Flesh is a podcast from the elders of Riverview Baptist Church in Osage Beach, Missouri. We created it primarily to encourage and equip our congregation, but we're grateful you've joined us. We'd love to hear from you! Email us at riverview@rbclake.org with questions, episode ideas, or if you'd like to learn more about Riverview. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introducing the Lindsey Clancy Case Debate(00:01:40) - Disclaimers and Purpose of the Discussion(00:06:23) - Undisputed Facts of the Case(00:09:53) - The Mistrial and Jurors' Reactions(00:11:54) - Initial Reactions and the Real Question at Stake(00:14:37) - Postmodernism's Influence on Public Perception(00:18:13) - Nihilism, Existentialism, and Cultural Truth-Making(00:20:03) - Biblical Justice vs. Partiality and Institutional Distrust(00:23:48) - Trusting God's Truth Over Blind Institutional Trust(00:26:35) - Feminism Defined and Its Worldview(00:31:34) - Feminism's Effect on Perceptions of the Case(00:35:28) - Biblical View of Men, Women, and Moral Agency(00:37:51) - Justice, Forgiveness, and Consequences(00:41:44) - Toxic Empathy and the Double Standard(00:46:06) - Empathy, Victims, and Accountability Before God(00:48:45) - Why Infanticide Provokes a Search for Excuses(00:50:55) - A Biblical Framework: Justice, Mercy, Humility(00:54:40) - Final Thoughts: Guarding Hearts Amid Media Noise

  6. Aug 31

    Can Christians Drink Alcohol? | What The Bible Actually Says (Ep. 17)

    Got a question or episode idea? Text the Word & Flesh team at 573-723-1703 Alcohol is one of those subjects Christians have argued about for generations. Some Christians abstain completely. Others enjoy a beer or glass of wine without a second thought. Some have seen alcohol destroy lives and families. Others point out that Scripture itself speaks positively about wine in some places... while giving incredibly strong warnings about it in others. So what does the Bible actually say? In this episode of Word & Flesh, we continue our series on matters of conscience by talking about alcohol, drunkenness, Christian freedom, wisdom, and what it means to love a brother or sister whose conscience may be different from your own. Is drinking alcohol a sin? Where does Christian liberty end? What does it actually mean to cause a brother to stumble? And how should Christians think about something God permits... but also repeatedly warns can be dangerous? The goal isn't to find the line so we can get as close to sin as possible. It's to ask a better question: Whether we eat or drink, how do we do it all to the glory of God? Word & Flesh is a podcast from the elders of Riverview Baptist Church in Osage Beach, Missouri. We created it primarily to encourage and equip our congregation, but we're grateful you've joined us. We'd love to hear from you! Email us at riverview@rbclake.org with questions, episode ideas, or if you'd like to learn more about Riverview. Chapters (00:00:00) - What Should Christians Think About Alcohol?(00:01:48) - Wonders and Flesh(00:03:11) - The Problem With Alcohol in the Bible(00:08:01) - The Problem with Prescriptive Moments in the Bible(00:11:40) - Don't condemn what God hasn't explicitly forbidden(00:15:48) - Where is the Sin of Drinking Too Much?(00:16:23) - What is the Virtue of Temperance?(00:17:51) - The Sin of Drunkenness(00:20:34) - Alcohol and the Master of God(00:27:12) - What Do I Do If I'm a Drinking Husband?(00:29:50) - The Stumbling Block issue(00:33:06) - Paul on Alcohol and Stumbling(00:38:59) - Paul on First Corinthians 8 and Romans 14(00:46:25) - Paul on Alcohol (Galatians 5)(00:51:26) - When Should We Abstain?(00:57:03) - A Challenge to Those Who Would Abstain

  7. Jul 27

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

    Got a question or episode idea? Text the Word & Flesh team at 573-723-1703 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

  8. Jul 20

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

    Got a question or episode idea? Text the Word & Flesh team at 573-723-1703 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

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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
    22
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    © 2026
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    Word & Flesh

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