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JED BREAKS BREAD

by Jonathan Edwards

I am Pastor Jonathan Edwards. (No, not THAT Jonathan Edwards!). But like the greatest theological mind America has ever produced, I have a desire to know and understand God's Word and how to put it into practice. Many Christians have been accused of having a "dead orthodoxy" - that is, a life that doesn't live out the truths one believes. I want to challenge myself and fellow believers to have an orthopraxy as rich as our orthodoxy, that we might bring glory to God in all areas of life.

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Episodes

  1. The Need for Divine Justice || EP 149

    In the wake of the brutal murders of Iryna Zarutska and Charlie Kirk, what ought to be the response of government authorities and Christians? While divine justice will not bring these two back from the dead, it does provide a measure of protection, prevention, and peace when it is properly...

  2. Mastering Productivity || EP 148

    I'm back! I'm sharing with you today some lessons I've learned about myself, and also some tips to help you refine your productivity in life.

  3. Thank You! || EP 147

    The title says it all!

  4. On Thanksgiving || Ep 146

    A short devotional on thanksgiving. May your time with family and friends this holiday week be a blessing and may you give glory to God for His bountiful provision to you!

  5. Why Christians Ought* to Vote || Ep 145

    Don't you love your spouse? My wife is great; she asks me hard questions that makes me think, and I'm so grateful to God for her. The subject of today's episode is a question she asked a few weeks ago, and it is this: "Are Christian's sinning if they don't vote?" I unpack an answer to this…

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  6. Ep 144 | Thoughts on a Disqualified Pastor

    A well known pastor recently disqualified him by bring reproach upon the name of Christ. I have tried to filter my thoughts through a Biblical lens and I'm sharing them with you in this episode.

  7. Ep 143 | What is Postmodernism?

    In this episode, I define the philosophy of postmodernism. I identify the historical roots of the movement and what postmodernism is a reaction against (rationalism/modernism). Finally, I provide some tips for interacting with people who think in a postmodern way so that you can effectively…

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  8. Ep 142 | Spiritual Warfare: Satan's Attack on Children

    There are many aspects of spiritual warfare that we must be engaged in as Christians; the warfare has become more open in recent years due to our society's rejection of God's truth. One area where we must engage in battle is the war over children: Satan wants them to adopt an anti-Biblical,...

  9. Ep 141 | Navigating the Valley of Discouragement

    Do you feel discouraged right now? What are you doing about it? Have you felt discouraged before? What got you out of it? Whether you are currently facing discouragement or have already gone through something, or maybe you're not sure how to deal with discouragement when it comes, this episode...

  10. Ep 140 | The Whole Story of the Bible in 16 Minutes

    Have you ever struggled to place an event or Bible character in the proper place of Biblical history? It's something that we all struggle with...my dad came up with this timeline of Bible history and taught it to me as a child and it has been one of the most valuable resources I ever learned from...

  11. Ep 139 | Pastor Jed's Testimony

    This episode is the story of how I came to know Jesus Christ as my savior and Lord. Intro music is by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/. Outro music is "My Town Yo Town" by Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions.

  12. Ep 138 | Embrace God's Purpose In Adversity

    How do we handle adversity and affliction? Our natural instinct is run from it and to try to avoid it at all costs; however, our God uses it to transform us into the image of His Son. Intro music is by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/. I have named this song "Little City...

  13. Ep 137 | Does The Bible Affirm LGBTQ "Christians"?

    This week's episode examines the common arguments that are used in favor of affirming Biblical support for LGBTQ "Christians". There are five common lines of argumentation which have been used to alter the Church's historical position regarding sex and sexuality. I explain each tactic and why it…

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  14. Ep 136 | The Gospel of Affirmation

    What is the Gospel of Affirmation? This is a phrase I coined to describe the willingness of certain so-called Christians to re-define the true Gospel in order to be more "inclusive" of the LGBTQ+ community. The Gospel of Affirmation allows so-called "Christians" to maintain a sexual identity or...

  15. Ep 135 | Is Same Sex Attraction A Sin?

    Often Same Sex Attraction (S.S.A.) is a struggle that Christians face alone. The "church" has often done a poor job of helping believers think through this particular issue and how or when it crosses the line to become sin. Some Christians are afraid of talking about their struggles with it…

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  16. Ep 134 | As a Christian, Should I Fast?

    One of the great spiritual disciplines that has been used by God's people all throughout history is the practice of fasting. However, when one examines the evangelical church in America over the last 40-50 years, one would have a hard time discerning if fasting is even relevant anymore. Think…

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  17. EP 133 | What Is Church Discipline?

    In this episode, I provide a brief overview of the practice and process of church discipline. The relevant Biblical texts are Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, and 2 Corinthians 2:5-8 (the restoration of a brother who was excommunicated) There are, of course, many more details to cover and…

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  18. Ep 132 | Whom Should I Marry?

    As a pastor, I have been asked this question or a version of it many times throughout my ministry. In this episode, I attempt to answer this question from a Biblical baseline (what does God require?) and also add some pastoral opinions which may help guide you in a more specific manner as you…

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  19. Ep 131 | Making Marriage Work (Easier)

    Marriage is work...we all know that! But there are habits that you can develop in marriage to make it work easier. In this episode, I invite my beautiful bride Meredith to join me and we together, we share four habits that will help you make your marriage work easier. Not married? If you're...

  20. Ep 130 | Should a Christian Attend An LGBTQ "Wedding"?

    While this podcast isn't based upon the "reaction and critique" kind of content, an event occurred recently in the conservative evangelical sphere of Christianity which requires comment and clarity. In late January, Pastor Alistair Begg was recorded on a radio program offering advice to a woman…

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  21. Ep 129 | How Should Christians Think About Contraceptives and Birth Control?

    As a follow up to episode 125 on "How Many Kids Should I Have?", this episode seeks to answer the question of what methods are morally acceptable for Christians to use in family planning. I interview my friend and elder-in-training Andrew Winters to get perspective from a Christian who is...

  22. Ep 128 | The Preciousness of Time

    It is good to examine your roots - especially your theological roots. Often, we find that the messages and sermons preached in days gone by are as relevant and needed today as they were when first delivered. Today, I recorded a sermon first delivered by the Original Jonathan Edwards, on December...

  23. Ep 127 | The Top 7 Most Spiritually Significant Events of 2023

    From a pastor's perspective, here are the seven most spiritually significant events of this year. These are events where theology and culture, or the church and the culture, have collided and they represent the main points of the spiritual battle we face.

  24. Ep 126 | Why Pro-Lifers Keep Losing

    In case you haven't noticed, since Roe v. Wade was overturned, the pro-life movement has suffered a number of defeats at the state level. I live in Ohio, a state which recently passed Issue 1, which enshrines abortion and abortion access into the constitution of our state. This episode details...

  25. Ep 125 | How Many Kids Should We Have?

    What Biblical principles guide the thinking of Christian couples (or soon to be couples) as they consider family planning? Is it even right to consider family planning, or should you just have "as many kids as God allows"? In this episode, I provide two Biblical commands that give direction for...

  26. Ep 124 | The Christian’s Relationship to Culture pt 3

    The final installment in this series! In this episode, I define "culture" from a Biblical perspective and I establish some of the tensions that have existed between the church and the culture. Finally, I provide some historical examples of how Christians have tried to "engage" culture and a...

  27. Ep 123 | A Pastor’s Perspective on the Hamas-Israel Conflict

    In this episode, I share with you the Biblical history and origins of the conflict. I also provide five points for Christians to consider as they think about this conflict. The views presented are my own, and are subject to change as I think and study more on the topic, and as new information…

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  28. Ep 122 | The Christian’s Relationship to Culture pt 2

    Continuing to define the issue, this episode examines how one's theological perspective on the end times affects one's understanding of the Christian's relationship to culture. In this episode, the four main end times views are defined and I attempt to explain how this affects their perspective…

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  29. EP 121 | The Christian’s Relationship to Culture, pt. 1

    This is the first in a series of episodes that will examine how Christians relate to culture and how we think about engaging the culture with Biblical truth and principles. In episode 1, I provide a brief history of different historical perspectives on how Christian's have related to the culture,...

  30. Ep 120 | Who Were The Sons of God in Genesis 6?

    Back from August break! Today we examine who the "sons of God" are in Genesis 6. There are four prominent views: 1) Fallen Angels view 2) Fallen Angels Overtook Men view 3) Sethite View 4) Godly Men View Positives and negatives of each view discussed, as well as what is the "main point" that…

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  31. Ep 119 | Mailbag #2

    Questions answered in this mailbag: 1) How do I worship when I don't "feel like it" or if my "heart's not in it?" 2) How should Christians think about and discuss various legends and conspiracy theories? Also, what should Christians say when they hear reports of people seeings angels, ghosts, etc.?

  32. Ep 118 | Celebrating One Year of the Dobbs Victory

    It has been a little over one year since the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade with their ruling in the Dobbs case. Despite this monumental victory, there is a lot of work still to do in order to protect innocent life. This episode will explore some statistics that reveal...

  33. Ep 117 | PRIDE Month Recap

    So what happened during the 2023 Edition of PRIDE Month? It appears that the devil was out waging spiritual warfare, but that the saints were fighting back in some powerful ways. This episode covers three observations of PRIDE Month and then offers some suggestions for how to continue fighting…

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  34. Ep 116 | The Dad Who Loves Leads In Discipline

    With Father's Day nearly upon us, I wanted to address a topic that will separate Christian fathers from others - the importance of leading your family through careful, measured, Biblical discipline. I'm not talking about the discipline of training, but rather, the discipline to correct your...

  35. Ep 115 | Mailbag #1

    Today I answer listener questions: 1) Why is fasting rarely discussed or practiced amongst Evangelical Christians? 2) Can Satan and his demons influence our thought life? Can they read our minds? 3) As a Christian, how should I response to Gay Pride Month?

  36. Ep 114 | Transgenderism: One Of the Greatest Lies Satan Has Ever Told

    What lies has Satan told? The question should be, "What lies has Satan NOT told?" According to Jesus, Satan is a liar and the father of all lies. Though Satan has lied in many ways throughout history, none have been more effective as promoting human destruction than the three lies that he has...

  37. Ep 113 | ”NEFARIOUS” Movie Review

    I don't normally do movie reviews, but the movie "Nefarious" was too good to NOT review! This review explains the purpose of the movie and then answers whether the movie accomplished the purpose or not. Additionally, this review will provide theological insight as to the main premise of the movie...

  38. Ep 112 | The ”He Gets Us” Campaign

    How should Christians think about the "He Gets Us" campaign? Is this something that churches should partner with or participate in? At least one local church in my area is advertising with a "He Gets Us" banner - how should we think about this? This episode offers three major critiques of the "He...

  39. Ep 111 | What False Doctrines Should I Look Out For?

    In conjunction with the recent sermon series that we've been preaching through 2 Peter at the Grace Brethren Chapel, I wanted to present some of the additional research I've done that will warn true believers about false doctrine. There are four main categories to be on guard against: 1. Anyone...

  40. Ep 110 | Becoming (Godly) Wife Material

    What characteristics and qualities should a young woman seek to develop as she prepares for marriage? And what qualities should a young man look to see in a woman? This episode will give 4 different areas for young women to consider as they pursue Christlikeness and a spouse.

  41. Ep 109 | Becoming (Godly) Husband Material

    As a single man, what should you be doing to "attract" a spouse? Considering that February is the month of romance, this episode will provide three areas for young (or older!) men to grow in so that they can be the kind of godly candidate who is marriage-able.

  42. Ep. 108 | Sin is the Root of Human Woe

    This episode explains the human condition known as sin and the effects of sin in everyday life.

  43. Ep. 107 | Bringing Resolution to Reality

    As the calendar year changes, many people have the tradition of making resolutions. Unfortunately, a high percentage of people fail at their resolution and wind up discouraged and in the end, nothing changes in their life. This episode will provide three steps or considerations for helping you...

  44. Ep 106 | The Results Are In...

    How should we interpret the results of the 2022 elections from a Christian perspective? In this episode, I describe two truths from Scripture that we can apply to this election cycle.

  45. Ep 105 | Candace Cameron Bure Suffers for Christ

    After finishing the book of 1 Peter and being reminded that we should rejoice when suffering, along comes a real life example for Christians to witness. Candace Cameron Bure is an unapologetic Christian; one who has, over the years, promoted faith in Christ and pure doctrine. She recently made a...

  46. Ep 104 | After Death: Burial or Cremation?

    Today I examine the Biblical perspective on whether believers should be buried or cremated after they die. What Biblical principles inform this decision? Does the Bible say specifically what believers should do? Answers to these questions and more are answered in the episode.

  47. Ep 103 | What Shapes Your Vote?

    As the United States prepares to go to the polls to elect a new group of leaders, what should Christians consider as they vote for various candidates? Should Christians even vote at all? Listen for some intriguing answers!

  48. Ep 102 | The Ordinance of Rest in the New Testament

    What does the creation ordinance of rest look like in the church age? How does it apply differently to the church than to the Nation of Israel? This episode explores the answers to those questions along with challenging the listener to rethink how we view "Sunday rest" in light of certain…

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  49. Ep. 101 | The Sabbath and the Creation Ordinance of Rest

    What is the relationship of the Sabbath to the creation ordinance of rest? Is the Sabbath for Christians today? In this episode, I argue that the Sabbath is specifically for the nation of Israel and that, though it is based upon the day of rest, it is not commanded for the church.

  50. Ep. 100 | The Ordinance of Rest

    What is the ordinance of rest? Why did God need to rest - and what did He do during his rest? The "rest day" is an important part of the natural cycle of life that God established for mankind. The rest day has been both blessed and sanctified by God - what does this mean? Do you practice a rest day?

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I am Pastor Jonathan Edwards. (No, not THAT Jonathan Edwards!). But like the greatest theological mind America has ever produced, I have a desire to know and understand God's Word and how to put it into practice. Many Christians have been accused of having a "dead orthodoxy" - that is, a life that doesn't live out the truths one believes. I want to challenge myself and fellow believers to have an orthopraxy as rich as our orthodoxy, that we might bring glory to God in all areas of life.

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