Cast Your Nets, with BigTuna

In this week’s episode of Cast Your Nets, BigTuna is joined by creative design extraordinaire and friend of the podcast, Pax (formerly Pax Americana). The two discussed Acts 17, dwelling on the meaning of “turn the world upside down,” Paul’s announcement of a new phase of history, why the cultural contexts of Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens are necessary to understand the passage, why the Jews reacted in the ways they did to Paul’s message, why Paul’s spirit was provoked in Athens, why God has providentially set up the boundaries of nations, and what this all means for America, both historically and today. Tune in for all of this and more!Pax’s Links:Twitter: https://x.com/1776paxWebsite: https://www.1776pax.com

In today’s episode of Cast Your Nets, BigTuna is joined by the excellent Grant Brooks to discuss 1 Kings 18, involving Elijah’s confrontation with King Ahab and the prophets of Baal. Together, they examine how God’s character is revealed through the passage’s narrative (esp. his mercy), the Bible’s description of generational and/or national wickedness, Fire as a key thematic element in the Bible, how deep Israel’s betrayal of God actually was, why marriage can be used as an analogy of God and his People, why God has a People, and much more. Other passages taken from 1 & 2 Chronicles, Hebrews 12, 2 Kings, and others are used to bolster the arguments made. Tune in now!

In the first Cast Your Nets episode of 2026, BigTuna returns to walk through the book of 1st Corinthians, examining why Paul casts particular sinners out of the Church, why evildoers must be purged from the midst of God’s assembly, the necessity of unity within the Church, the concepts of sin as virus and the wicked as leaven, why contemporary culture is not uniquely sexual, but uniquely vulgar; and why exile (or excommunication) are more biblical punishments than imprisonment. Scriptures like 1 Corinthians 5 & 6, Leviticus 18, Deuteronomy 22, Matthew 15, and others are consulted to inform the believer.

In this episode of Cast Your Nets, BigTuna is once again joined by friend of the show, Ron Dodson, who previously appeared on Episode 4. Today, they discussed the Ten Commandments (using both the Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5 versions), why they are addressed to a particular people in time, the Noahic Covenant & covenantal messaging more broadly, why the God of the Bible must be understood as personal, the instructive power of Law, Tabernacle, and Temple; how Acts models proper loyalty to God, the meaning of Righteousness, and understanding the Kingdom of Heaven as an eternal body that is outside of space & time (while still being deeply tied to particular languages, eras, cultures, and political contexts). Scriptures like Genesis 9 and Acts 15:12-21 are also used in bolstering the Biblical evidence for the case made. Tune in now!Ron’s Links:Twitter: https://x.com/RonDodsonEyes of Apelles: https://rondodson.substack.com/Ron’s Articles for American Reformer: https://americanreformer.org/author/r...Ron’s recent article on Aleksandr Dugin and Antichrist: https://americanreformer.org/2025/09/who-is-aleksandr-dugin/

In this solo episode of Cast Your Nets, BigTuna discusses the Christian Ethic of “Judge Not,” and in particular, how it is used to accuse Christians by nonbelievers, how its misappropriation nullifies God’s character and role, the importance of right judgment, how we ought to mimic God, what it means to play the role of a Prophet, and the centrality of Judgement to the overall Christian message. Scriptures like Matthew 7:1-5, Luke 6:37-42, John 7:14-24, Luke 12:57-59, and Ezekiel 3:16-21 are referenced to strengthen the listener’s biblical framework.

Welcome back to another episode of Cast Your Nets— this week, BigTuna is joined by podcasting phenom and writer J. Burden, the host of The J. Burden Show. On this week’s episode, they discussed Matthew 21:23-46, the conflict between Jesus & the Pharisees in the Temple. They covered the problem of authority (where does it come from, and how it is ascertained?), ignorance and disobedience, doing the will of God, Jesus’ explanation of his own mission, the institution of the Kingdom of God, and much more. Scriptures like Matthew 13:10-17, Isaiah 6:8-10, Ezekiel 10, Psalm 118, and Daniel 2 were also used to fill in the picture. Tune in now!J. Burden’s Links:Twitter/X: https://x.com/_jburdenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/JburdenSubstack: https://jburden.substack.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgjEkWsC0DFva2Q94TXgwCQOther Links: https://linktr.ee/j.budenP.S.- apologies in advance for my audio track (J. sounds fine)— I believe my recording program disconnected my boom mic and connected to my headphones as the microphone instead. I have balanced the audio and made it much more listenable, but it won’t be perfect.

Welcome back! In this episode of Cast Your Nets, BigTuna is joined by Cal Crucis, who is the sole host of the Glory of Kingz Cast and writer at Fiat Iustitia. The two discussed Acts 12, Peter’s journey reflecting Passover, Herod and Pharaoh, what it means to be of God’s chosen nation, avoiding intermixing with the world, the modern nation-state of Israel, reading the Bible typologically, seeing God’s handiwork in history, and trusting in Providence. Scriptures like Exodus 12 (especially verse 22), chapters 9-11 of Romans, Matthew 11, and others are used to bolster the arguments made— check it out!Cal’s Links:Twitter/X: https://x.com/Qal_QoheletSubstack: https://fiatiustitia.substack.comKingz Cast (Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/gloryofkingz

In this short episode of Cast Your Nets, BigTuna goes solo to discuss bad Historiography: how it happens, how to avoid lazy smearing, how to better interpret History (without over-attributing importance to History), and why we shouldn’t live vicariously through battles of the past. Episode 8 also covers Karl Marx, Class history, Russia’s “Official Nationalism” (Orthodoxy, Autocracy, Nationality), what it means to be Right Wing, God’s apparent favoritism, and the question of prudence.

In the seventh episode of Cast Your Nets, BigTuna is joined by Thommy Come Lately, who is a Reformed poster on Twitter/X. This time around, both of them discussed Proverbs 3:5— what does it mean to trust in the Lord? Why is it contrasted with leaning on our own understanding? How do we avoid “idolatry of the mind?” How do we become better followers of God? And what blessings await us when we do trust in the Lord with all our hearts? The two discussed these questions and others, drawing on other passages of scripture like Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 11:33, 1 Corinthians 1:25 & 2:13-16, as well as the rest of Proverbs 3. They also take time to discuss the utility of labels like Secular Humanism & Atheism, as well as an exploration of Nietzsche’s story of the big ear in Thus Spoke Zarathustra. Tune in for all of this and more!Thommy’s Links:Twitter/X: https://x.com/ThomLatelyP.S.— Thank you to Pax Americana (https://x.com/1776pax) for helping to design some new cover & thumbnail art for the podcast!

On this week’s episode of Cast Your Nets, BigTuna is joined by longtime internet friend Kruptos, who is a pastor, internet poster, and writer. The two of them discussed the Genesis 32 story of Jacob’s wrestling with God. They discuss what the core meaning of the story is, what’s significant about Jacob’s renaming, the importance of overcoming and conquering, what it means to follow God, and whether Jacob’s wrestling with God and Man is a salvation act. The two draw on other scriptures to make their point, like Genesis 25 & 27, Revelation 2 & 3, Colossians 3, Luke 14, Hebrews 12, 2 Corinthians 5, and many other passages. Tune in now!Kruptos’ Links:Twitter/X: https://x.com/_kruptosSubstack: https://www.seekingthehiddenthing.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@_kruptosKruptos & Black Horse’s joint project, The Red Ensign: https://theredensign.substack.comKruptos’ recent article for American Reformer, “Revealing the City of God”: https://americanreformer.org/2025/04/revealing-the-city-of-god/

We’re back! On this episode of Cast Your Nets, BigTuna is joined by good friend Brian Wilson, who is the head of Montana Classical College. This week, they discuss the Book of Jonah, reading each of the four chapters at a time, offering their interpretations of the book’s stories. They also mix in Jonah-related commentary from Herman Melville’s Moby Dick (especially Chapter 9), and cross-reference Jonah with other scriptures; like 1 Corinthians, Moses at the Burning Bush, Gideon’s call, the letters to the Seven Churches in Revelation, Jesus’ story of the Rich Man & Lazarus, and much, much more. Be sure to catch this excellent & expansive episode of Cast Your Nets!Brian’s Links:Twitter/X: https://x.com/MTClassicalSubstack: https://montanaclassicalcollege.substack.com/Mr. and Mrs. MCC’s first episodic examination of Nietzsche’s aphorisms in Beyond Good & Evil can be found here: https://montanaclassicalcollege.substack.com/p/intro-to-nietzsches-bge-aph-1-9And, as a quick reminder, here is my recent article for IM-1776, “Tariff Men,” in which I wrote about Henry Clay, William McKinley, and Donald Trump: https://im1776.com/2025/03/19/tariff-men/.Plus, an audio read of the article, if that’s more your style: https://castyournets.substack.com/p/tariff-men-audio-essay

Hello all. A little less than two weeks ago, I was published in IM—1776, which is an excellent online & print magazine that specializes in political, cultural, and artistic analysis. My article, Tariff Men, was a historical reminder of the role tariffs have played in America’s past (through the lens of two key American statesmen, Henry Clay and William McKinley), and how Donald Trump can use them to build a prosperous future. Please share, and enjoy!- your host, BigTuna (aka Recompense Stanborough)

In this episode of Cast Your Nets, BigTuna is joined by Ronald Dodson, who is a hedge fund manager, a deacon in the PCA, and writer at The Eyes of Apelles, as well as a contributor to American Reformer. Today’s discussion involves a recent article Ron wrote for American Reformer, The Head that Wears the Crown (link: https://americanreformer.org/2025/03/the-head-that-wears-the-crown/). Be sure to check it out for additional context related to this discussion.Episode 4 revolves around the origins, legacy, and role of the Pharisees: how they fit into God’s story, shallow charges of legalism, the role of the High Priest & King in Israel, the return from exile, Alexander the Great, Christ as both High Priest & as King of Kings, and the biblical role of characters like Noah, Abraham, Melchizedek, and David. Ron & Tuna draw on scripture, as well as linguistics and the history of antiquity, to build a better understanding of the Pharisees, Israel, Jesus, and the Church. Listen for all of this, and much more!Ron's Links:- X/Twitter: https://x.com/RonDodson- Eyes of Apelles: https://rondodson.substack.com/- Ron’s Articles for American Reformer: https://americanreformer.org/author/ronald-dodson/

Earlier this week, I published a book review of Braxton McCoy's book, "The Glass Factory," over at the Cast Your Nets Substack. This is an audio readover of that article, which can be found at the link below. Please enjoy!https://castyournets.substack.com/p/men-in-the-sand

In this week’s episode of Cast Your Nets, BigTuna is joined by the Black Horse, who is a poster on Twitter, as well as a writer at The Red Ensign, which now has an up-and-running podcast about Canada & Elite Theory, which you can find here.BigTuna & Black Horse discuss Psalm 136: the use of biblical repetition, what it tells us about communal responsibility to God, thankfulness, submission to God’s Will, and trust in his authority. Tune in for all of this and more!Black Horse’s Links: Twitter/X: https://x.com/TheBlackHorse65 The Red Ensign Substack: https://theredensign.substack.com

On this episode of Cast Your Nets, BigTuna is joined by J. Chase Davis, who is a pastor in Boulder, CO, and the host of the Full Proof Theology podcast. Episode 2 covers the Book of Ecclesiastes, and in particular Ecclesiastes chapter 8- the two discuss the book's dour reputation (and why it's unmerited), nihilism, how to live in an unjust world, the true meaning of righteousness, a biblical view of vanity, how we can be comforted by God's Sovereignty, and more. Be sure to catch this episode!Chase's Links:Full Proof Theology Podcast: https://fullprooftheology.buzzsprout.com/Full Proof Theology YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcFFRn5r6Py9eWW8kpiICWQThe Well Church: https://boulderwell.org/Twitter/X: https://x.com/jchasedavis---Find us at ⁠castyournets.substack.com

The Pilot Episode of Cast Your Nets is out now! In this inaugural episode, Vagrants comes on the show to discuss 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, and what it has to teach us about love. Episode 1 covers what Biblical Love is, what it isn’t, a proper understanding of Biblical Hatred, how we can be more loving, and more…Vagrants on X: https://x.com/aiden0_0emery---Find us at castyournets.substack.com

“Cast Your Nets” will be a new interview show hosted by yours truly, BigTuna. I will invite various guests from around the internet to come discuss one of my favorite subjects, which has been the beating heart of Western Life for nearly two millennia: the Holy Bible. My guests will help to choose a topic from the God’s Word as narrow as a single verse, or as broad as a whole book— sometimes, we’ll zoom in on a key theme or character. I and my guests will discuss our favorite ideas, toughest interpretations, and greatest lessons from the good book; and try to grasp what it might have to say about the cultural & personal circumstances of today’s day & age. In addition, Cast Your Nets will be the new home of all my Substack articles from here on out.To help me get started, it would be much appreciated if you could subscribe & follow this page, and share this episode if you feel that this is a project worth following. So, whether you’ve been familiarized with my work in other places— or are just now finding me for the first time— you’re invited to come explore with me. Thanks for riding along,BigTuna