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Blue Collar Bereans
by Nate Penley and Scott McGrady
The Blue Collar Bereans Podcast has as its goal to encourage and equip the membership of North Valley Baptist Church, and everyday Christians, to search the Scriptures in order know truth and apply it to their lives.
Episodes
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The Church: What Is It and Why It Matters; Part 2
00:00 - Opening Picking up from last time Proclaiming the Gospel - 1:33 Self-Examination - 3:54 Do We Actually Care If People Are Saved? - 5:55 Who Does the Ministry of the Church? - 11:08 Shouldn’t We Be Seeing Rapid Church Growth? - 20:44 Unity - 28:20 Protecting From False Teachers - 35:47…
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The Church: What Is It and Why It Matters, Part 1
Opening - 00:00 Introducing “What Is the Church” - 1:54 - Is the Building the Church? - 3:27 - Two Aspects of the Church - 4:05 We Need to Get This Right - 7:49 An Assembly of This Called Our Group - 10:28 Biblical Doctrine By John MacArthur and Richard Mayhue...
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Abortion and What Is Just; Part 3
Opening - 00:00 Parsing Out Culpability - 1:21 God’s Word Is Our Authority - 8:05 Does the Bible Say Where Babies Go When They Die? - 20:30 End - 32:29
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Abortion and What Is Just; Part 2
Opening - 00:00 Can You Be Pro-Life and Pro-Death Penalty? - 1:57 More on incest as an exception - 7:14 Randy Alcorn. 2004. Why Pro-Life: Caring for the Unborn and Their Mothers. Sandy, OR: Eternal Perspective Ministries. Defining What We Are Talking About - 9:11 The Role of Government - 11:15 A...
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Abortion and What Is Just; Part 1
Opening - 00:00 Introducing the topic - 1:24 What doe the foundation of truth tell us - 5:24 Settled Science - 8:14 Keith L. Moore, The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, 10th edit. Philadelphia PA; Elsevier 2013 https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/christ-culture-and-abortion…
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The Pursuit of Sexual Purity; Part 2
We apologize that this episode was not released as planned; almost a week later than mentioned in the recording. There were many editing issues that occurred (Likely, user error :) ...) I do apologize. Beginning - 00:00 Intro to topic - 0:50 In Christ or Under Condemnation - 2:25 Taking up the...
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The Pursuit of Sexual Purity; Part 1
In this episode Nate and Scott discuss how God has given us all sexual desires, and they are good. But outside God's plan for sex, those desires are a destructive force that leads to sin against the holy God. If we are in Christ Jesus, then God calls us to pursue Holiness. And our sanctification,...
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Discernment In a World of Lies; Part 2
As Nate and Scott continue, they talk about discernment and the lies, straw men arguments, bias sound bites, and self-seeking agendas in our politically charged world they talk through specific examples. Beginning - 00:00 1:05 - The most unracist country 6:03 - January 6 9:56 - Down playing...
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Discernment In a World of Lies; Part 1
In a world full of lies, straw men arguments, bias sound bites, and self-seeking agendas; as fueled by social media and cable news, how can Christians discern the truth? How should followers of Christ judge those who are in a different camp than they are? 00:00 - Beginning 2:22 - Introducing the...
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The Sufficiency and Authority of the Bible: Part 2
In this episode of the BCB Podcast, Nate and Scott continue to discuss the sufficiency and authority of the Bible for our lives and how this will shape our understanding of the church and our worship, and how this effects our attitudes towards the roles of men and women in the church and the…
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The Sufficiency and Authority of the Bible: Part 1
In this episode of the BCB Podcast, Nate and Scott discuss the sufficiency and authority of the Bible for our lives and how we too often fail to believe this in how we live and in our understanding of the church. Opening - 00:00 Introducing the topic - 0:54 What is the sufficiency of Scripture? -...
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Purity Culture: Part 2
On this episode of the Blue Collar Bereans, Scott and Nate continue to tackle the good, the bad and the ugly of the Purity Culture. Yet they make it clear that even if there were some issues, that doesn’t mean we throw the whole thing out. We should do nothing to undermine the authority of God’s...
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Purity Culture: Part 1
On this episode of the Blue Collar Bereans, Scott and Nate begin to tackle the good, the bad and the ugly of the Purity Culture. Yet they make it clear that even if there were some issues, that doesn’t mean we throw the whole thing out. We should do nothing to undermine the authority of God’s…
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Leading Your Family: Part 2
Here in part 2 of Leading Your Family, Nate and Scott discuss the importance of leading our homes in such a way that we are raising our kids and teaching them the ways of the Lord, preaching the Gospel to them and regularly sitting down and teaching them from God's Word. 0:00 - Opening 1:26 -...
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Leading Your Family: Part 1
Under God's design parents are responsible to raise their children to know and love the Lord, though salvation is always dependent on God, alone, and His work in the heart of our children. Also, our Lord has laid on husbands and fathers, specifically, the responsibility to lead their wives and...
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Defining the Government's Authority: Part 2
Opening - 00:00 Pick up where we left off - 1:50 What is good? - 2:08 Disease Prevention and Control Law of 1955 - 3:20 https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/PDF/1955/0/0500..PDF We should care more about who our sheriff is - 9:00 What is a good Christian witness? - 10:47 When do we disobey...
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Defining the Government's Authority: Part 1
Opening - 00:00 Topic introduced - 2:14 Must we obey the gov’t in everything? - 3:10 Jesus is the ultimate authority - 6:09 Love your neighbor, wear a mask! - 16:54 - When science and politics buddy up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6EG3OTXZLU&list=PLBby84KboLbHiQEuvQK37IhLGlsUT67gO&index=23…
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The Continuing Election Drama: Part 2
Join Nate and Scott in part 2 of The Continuing Election Drama, as they discuss how we should think, clearly and biblically, about all the accusations and all that is unfolding before us concerning the election. 00:00 - Intro 1:00 - Make sure to contact us! 1:55 - Keeping from coming to too quick…
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The Continuing Election Drama: Part 1
The election drama continues to go on and on, yet it is very important for our nation, and should be important to the Christian. Therefore, how should we think clearly and biblically about all the accusations, court cases and all that is unfolding before us? Join Nate and Scott as they try to…
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Reformation Celebration: Part 2
In the Blue Collar Bereans' Reformation Celebration, Nate and Scott discuss the differences between Protestants and Roman Catholics and why it matters. In part two they wrap up their discussion on the foundational issue of authority, and get into why the difference in authority matters, and the...
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Reformation Celebration: Part 1
In the Blue Collar Bereans Reformation Celebration, Nate and Scott discuss the differences between Protestants and Roman Catholics and why it matters. In part one they discuss the foundational issue of authority. Intro - 00:00; Thank you & please review/rate us - 1:16; Introducing the topic…
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2020 and the End of the World: Part 2
In this episode of the Blue Collar Bereans, Nate and Scott move on from discussing how all the crazy news articles we have seen in 2020 are not signs of the end, and they discuss what these events should remind us of, and how we should live in light of what the Bible tells us about the end and...
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2020 and the End of the World: Part 1
With all the crazy news that has come out in 2020, thus far, some are asking if these are signs of the End-Times. On this episode of the Blue Collar Bereans, Nate and Scott discuss why these are not signs of the End-Times, and what we should remember as we think about all the news that has come…
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Which Faith Is the True Faith?: Part 2
In this episode Nate and Scott continue to discuss how to distinguish which faith/religion is true and which ones are not. Intro - 00:00; Like Our Facebook Page, Give Us a Review, or Email us - 00:42 Facebook.com/bluecollarbereans - - [email protected] Back on topic - 2:13; Common Push...
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Which Faith Is the True Faith?: Part 1
In this episode Nate and Scott begin to discuss how to distinguish which faith/religion is true and which are not. Intro - 00:00; Apologetics - 00:44; Nate’s Personal Story - 6:39; People Innately Know - 8:21; Seeing Evidences Through Our Worldview - 13:00; Apologetics vs. Evangelism - 14:42; Why...
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Conflict: Part 2
In this episode Nate and Scott continue to discuss how to deal with conflicts. Intro - 00:00 Introducing the topic - 00:42; Some recap from Part 1 - 1:21 The danger of the internet - 4:29; Conflict with unbelievers - 10:33; The necessity of humility - 13:10 - Psalm 18:27 - Psalm 147:6 - Matthew...
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Conflict: Part 1
In this episode Nate and Scott discuss how to deal with conflict with other Christians. Intro - 00:00; Big announcement - 00:34; Introducing the topic - 1:26; Nonnegotiables (1 Cor. 15:3-5) - 1:49; Secondary things - 11:15; Tertiary things - 13:24; Romans 14 - 16:23; Romans 14 & 1 Corinthians…
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Christ Is the Head of the Church: Part 2
Nate and Scott continue to discuss their differences on how we should apply Romans 13 in our American context, while also continuing the discussion on the statement released by John MacArthur and the elders of Grace Community Church, in Sunny Valley, CA., on why they are defying the orders of…
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Christ Is the Head of the Church: Par 1
Nate and Scott discuss what they have worked through since the beginning of the COVID-19 shutdown, and where they are now. Within this conversation Nate and Scott discuss the statement released by John MacArthur and the elders of Grace Community Church, in Sunny Valley, CA., on why they are…
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The Gospel and America's Racial Divide: Part 2
In this episode Nate and Scott finish the discussion on Dr. Voddie Baucham's sermon on Ephesians 2, and discuss a few points made by Dr. John MacArthur in a sermon entitled Who's to Blame for the Riots, as they continue the issue of racism in our nation. Full sermon by Dr. Voddie Baucham -...
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The Gospel and America's Racial Divide: Part 1
Today's episode talks about a sermon, on Ephesians 2, preached by Voddie Baucham, this past autumn. His sermon is on a Biblical perspective of race and reconciliation. Next week we will finish our discussion on Dr. Baucham's sermon, and also discuss a few points made from a sermon by Dr. John...
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Hermeneutics - How to Read the Bible Part 2
This episode continues the discussion of hermeneutics, which is the art and science of interpretation. 2 Timothy 2:15/Introduction -; Recap then the New Testament Genres - 0:34 Gospels - 1:34; Parables - 4:38; Epistles - 6:56; Revelation - 10:49; Book Summaries - 12:28; Wrap Up - 19:42; Resources…
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Hermeneutics - How to Read the Bible Part 1
This episode discusses principles of hermeneutics which is the art and science of interpretation. Intro; What Did the original author intend to say - 1:53; Four Principles - 2:40; Written for us, but not to us - 10:17; Considering the Genre of each book - 11:59; Historical Narrative - 13:27; The...
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Can We Trust the Bible? Part 2
In part 2, of this two part episode, we address the question, “Can we trust our Bibles?” As we discuss the manuscript history, Scripture’s testimony of historical facts, the English translations, and the supernatural nature of the Bible, we conclude that, yes, we can trust the Bible. It is the…
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Can We Trust the Bible? Part 1
In part 1, of this two part episode, we address the question, “Can we trust the Bible?” As we discuss the manuscript history, Scripture’s testimony of historical facts, the English translations, and the supernatural nature of the Bible, we conclude that, yes, we can trust the Bible. It is the…
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Worship During COVID-19
[Please note, Nate's and Scott's position became more nuanced as they prayed, talked, and studied. Please see see episodes 8 and 9, entitled "Christ Is the Head of the Church"] In episode 1 (recorded on April 9, 2020) we introduce the Blue Collar Bereans. Then we discussed how our gathering for...
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The Blue Collar Bereans Podcast has as its goal to encourage and equip the membership of North Valley Baptist Church, and everyday Christians, to search the Scriptures in order know truth and apply it to their lives.
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Nate Penley and Scott McGrady
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