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Just Thinking Podcast
by Darrell Harrison & Virgil Walker
The Just Thinking podcast is a long-form, expository program that boldly confronts cultural, social, political, and theological issues through an orthodox biblical worldview.
Episodes
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EP # 139 | The False Gospel of DSA
Democratic socialism is on the rise both in America and in the West in general. But what exactly is democratic socialism and why is it so attractive to so many people, particularly young people, today? Listen as Darrell Harrison and Virgil "Omaha" Walker exposit the core tenets of democratic...
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Ep # 138 | The Majesty of God
The Puritan Ezekiel Hopkins (1634-1692) said, "We must learn that the glory of God is to be preferred before all other things.” It is in keeping with those words from Ezekiel Hopkins that Darrell Harrison and Virgil "Omaha" Walker have endeavored to address the almost ineffable topic of The…
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EP # 137 | Victimhood Culture
There are victims and then there is victimhood. Whereas the former may refer to one's lived experience, the latter refers to one's core identity. As a culture, victimhood has become a commodity, a means of exchange toward a life of ease and comfort at the expense of others. In this episode of the...
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EP #136 | Political Islam
What is Islam? What is “Political Islam”? What threat, if any, does Political Islam pose to the West and its way of life. Listen as Darrell Harrison and Virgil “Omaha” Walker answer those questions through the lens of Scripture in this episode of the Just Thinking podcast, titled Political Islam....
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EP #135 | A.I. and the Gospel
To many people, AI (artificial intelligence) is a boogeyman, whereas for others, it’s merely the next cool technology. But how should Christians view AI? Is it something to be feared or embraced? Listen as Darrell and Virgil discuss those and other questions through the lens of Scripture in this...
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EP #134 | A Biblical Theology of Social Media
Is social media a theological issue? In this episode of the Just Thinking podcast, Darrell Harrison and Virgil "Omaha" Walker take a discipleship-centered approach to answering that question and, consequently, making the biblical case that it is. Listen as Darrell and Virgil discuss why social...
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EP # 133 | Public Education
In this episode of the Just Thinking podcast, Darrell Harrison and Virgil Walker provide one of the most comprehensive expositions of the history and purpose of public schools you will hear anywhere. Public education was never about education—it was always about indoctrination. Schools don’t…
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EP # 132 | Freestyle Episode
The Church is under relentless attack from the culture. That reality should not be surprising to believers in Christ. But how should professing Christians respond biblically to those spiritual, theological, ideological, and philosophical attacks? In this 'freestyle' episode, Darrell and Virgil...
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EP # 131 | Sanctification
Sanctification is among the most important yet least-talked about doctrines in evangelicalism today. Why? In this episode of the Just Thinking podcast, Darrell Harrison and Virgil (Omaha) Walker will discuss that topic, looking to what Scripture has to say about what sanctification is, why...
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EP # 130 | Freestyle Episode
It is a question that seemingly arises during every presidential election cycle: For which candidate should a Christian vote? In 2024, the choice is between sitting Vice President of the United States Kamala Devi Harris and former President of the United States Donald John Trump, each of whose...
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EP # 129 | Gender Identity
The terms "gender," "gender identity," and "gender roles" have made their way into the everyday nomenclature of the culture. But do you know what those terms mean or what the genesis of those terms are? Listen as Darrell and Virgil exposit the social, psychological, and cultural origins of…
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EP # 128 | Black Conservatism
What is a ‘black’ conservative? What does the qualifier ‘black.’ add to ‘conservatism’ as an ideology or philosophy so that black conservatives are viewed as political anomalies? Why are black people who are conservative so often labeled an “Uncle Tom” (among other pejorative terms)? Darrell and...
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EP # 127 | A Biblical Theology of Abortion (Part 2)
In this episode of the Just Thinking podcast, co-hosts Darrell Harrison and Virgil Walker discuss a biblical theology of abortion from the 3-point thesis that: 1) Abortion is the premeditated murder of unborn image-bearers of God (Gen. 1:27). 2) Murder is sin in God’s sight (Ex. 20:13). 3) In…
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EP # 127 | A Biblical Theology of Abortion (Part 1)
In this episode of the Just Thinking podcast, co-hosts Darrell Harrison and Virgil Walker discuss a biblical theology of abortion from the 3-point thesis that: 1) Abortion is the premeditated murder of unborn image-bearers of God (Gen. 1:27). 2) Murder is sin in God’s sight (Ex. 20:13). 3) In…
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EP # 126 | Freestyle Episode
In this rare "freestyle" episode, in which there are no prepared notes, Darrell and Virgil discuss such topics as: the dangers of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), the theological legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the resignation of former Harvard University president Dr. Claudine Gay…
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EP # 125 | The Enneagram and the Gospel
The Enneagram. What is it? What are its origins? Why is it gaining popularity within the evangelical church? And why should believers in Jesus Christ care about such questions as these? Listen as Darrell Harrison and Virgil “Omaha” Walker provide you with biblical answers to those important...
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EP # 124 | A Biblical Theology of Climate Change
“Climate change.” The term is ubiquitous. Everywhere you turn, it seems, the phrase “climate change” is in your face. But what exactly is “climate change” in the first place? Is it the same thing as biblical stewardship of the earth and its resources? How are Christians understand what “climate...
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EP # 123 | Freestyle Episode
On this episode of the Just Thinking Podcast, hosts Darrell and Virgil veer off the usual course of carefully planned theological explorations. Instead, they spontaneously delve into the ever-changing world of current events and social issues. So, sit back and join in their candid discussion. As...
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EP # 122 | Spiritual Warfare
In this episode of the Just Thinking podcast, Darrell Harrison and Virgil “Omaha” Walker address what, arguably, is among the most misunderstood doctrines within the Protestant evangelism: spiritual warfare. What is spiritual warfare, biblically, and what practical steps can believers in Jesus...
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EP # 121 | A Biblical Theology of Suffering
According to 1 Thessalonians 5:18, believers in Jesus Christ are to “give thanks in everything, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” But does ‘everything’ include giving thanks to God when we suffer? Listen as Darrell Harrison and Virgil “Omaha” Walker look to Scripture for…
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EP # 120 | Indwelling Sin in Believers
Disclaimer: This episode of the Just Thinking podcast contains material that may not be suitable for young children. Parental discretion is strongly advised. Indwelling sin. It is a reality that professing believers in Jesus Christ must deal with until the day we die or Christ returns to take us...
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EP # 119 | Cultural Denominationalism
Does the world have anything to offer the Church today? It appears that some protestant churches, denominations - and their leaders - seem to think so. But to what end? What's the payoff for them? Are there to be no distinctions between the kingdom of darkness (the world) and the kingdom of Light...
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EP # 118 | A Biblical Response to Perfectionism
Behavioral perfectionism – not to be confused with the doctrine sometimes referred to as Christian perfectionism or sinless perfection – is a sin many professing Christians struggle with (yes, it is a sin). But not only is the individual perfectionist affected by their behavior, so are those who...
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EP # 117 | Evangelical Deconstructionism
In Colossians 2:8, the apostle Paul exhorts believers to not be taken captive through philosophies and deceptions that are rooted in the traditions of men. Deconstruction, a philosophy that has its origins in Marxism, is one of those deceptions. And yet, there are those within evangelicalism…
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EP # 116 | The Church and Culture
We hear that phrase that Christians are 'in the world, but not of the world'—but do we really understand what is meant by that? Do we have any idea from where that concept is derived in Scripture? In this episode of the Just Thinking Podcast, Darrell Harrison and Virgil "Omaha" Walker look…
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EP # 115 | The Anti-Christ of Black Liberation Theology [Live]
With over 5,000+ registered, the 2021 G3 Conference was a massive success and with the theme being - "Christ" - it was great to hear so many great messages on the deity of Christ. With the primary focus on the deity of Christ, Darrell and Virgil took a different route in order to focus on the...
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EP # 114 | 2021 G3 Conference Preview
The 2021 G3 Conference is right around the corner and Darrell and Virgil are excited to see so many of you there! Check out our preview message and we will see you at the conference. Support To support the podcast, please click here or copy/paste the following link into your browser -...
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EP # 113 | Why Are You Afraid?
COVID-19, mask mandates, vaccine passports, inflation, job security - these realities and more have many professing Christians today locked in the throes of fear and anxiety about the future. To be sure, not all fear and anxiety Christians experience is sinful, and yet there are times when the…
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EP # 112 | Has God Really Said?
The topic of 'women preachers' and 'women pastors' has been hotly debated for decades within the evangelical church. Categories such as "complementarian" and "egalitarian" have been created to describe the two primary camps that seem increasingly divided over this subject. However, in this…
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EP # 111 | Activist Theology
The #LeaveLOUD movement is urging black evangelical Christians to exit white evangelical spaces, primarily on the basis that white evangelical Christians don't recognize or celebrate black evangelical Christians for who they are. But is such a movement biblical? On this episode of the Just…
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EP # 110 | The Direction of the Church [Live]
In this episode, with moderation from Dawain Atkinson, Darrell and Virgil take to the stage at the 2021 Ligonier National Conference for a freestyle discussion that continues on the topic of EP # 109 |Theory vs. Theology. The road is narrow yet a wide path is making itself known through the...
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EP # 109 | Theory vs. Theology
The evangelical church is at a crossroads. It’s not the first time. Worldly philosophies, such as Critical Race Theory and the ‘social gospel’ are distracting the church from its fundamental mission: proclaiming the evangel—the good news—of salvation in Jesus Christ to unbelieving sinners. In…
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EP # 108 | Critical Race Theory
Critical Race Theory, or CRT for short, is, for many professing evangelicals today, a philosophy that is steeped in confusion and ambiguity. That is by design. In this expanded episode of the Just Thinking podcast, Darrell Harrison and Virgil “Omaha” Walker spend more than three hours unpacking…
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EP # 107 | (Bonus Episode) One Race, One Body, One Blood w/ John Cooper
One Race, One Body, One Blood. Special guests Darrell Harrison and Virgil Walker from the Just Thinking Podcast join Cooper Stuff for this absolutely FIRE episode. We talk about “race”; reconciliation; what’s the way forward? Darrell and Virgil turn some pages of the Bible to explain the great…
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EP # 106 | A Biblical Exposition of Unity
Subsequent to the presidential election held in the United States on November 3, 2020, many evangelical leaders, primarily on social media, began exhorting Christians to come together in a spirit of unity around the presumed incoming administration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Notwithstanding...
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EP # 105 | The Doctrine of Elections (Live Recording)
In the United States, another major and, potentially divisive, election cycle is upon us. Consequently, the ever-present question has arisen: How are professing Christians to vote? In this episode of the Just Thinking podcast, Darrell Harrison and Virgil "Omaha" Walker look to the Scriptures for...
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EP # 104 | Breonna Taylor and the Gospel
In the wake of the killing of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year old black woman, by Louisville, KY police officers on March 13, 2020—and the subsequent decision by a grand jury to not charge the officers with murder—many people, including many professing Christians, are nevertheless calling for “justice”...
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EP # 103 | The Church of BLM
In this "freestyle" episode, Darrell and Virgil ("Omaha") discuss some of the fundamental doctrines that guide the organization Black Lives Matter and how those beliefs are more resemblant of a "church" with its own religion than a political entity seeking social justice. Resources Related…
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EP # 102 | Black Lives Matter?
In this episode of the Just Thinking Podcast, Darrell and Virgil ("Omaha") take an in-depth look at the organization known as Black Lives Matter—and the Marxist worldview that fuels it—against the truth of the Word of God. Grab a notepad, a pen, and pack a lunch, because this episode is 2 1/2…
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EP # 101 | Celebrating 100 Episodes
In this bonus episode of the Just Thinking Podcast, Darrell Harrison, Virgil ("Omaha") Walker, and the entire Just Thinking Podcast support team—Dawain Atkinson, Charles Simpson, Sr., Rachel Fink, and Joe Z—get together to celebrate and reflect on 100 podcast episodes! Listen as the team opens up...
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EP # 100 | A Biblical Exposition of “White Culture”
Recently, the National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC) posted on its website an infographic titled “Aspects & Assumptions of Whiteness & White Culture in the United States.” The infographic, which has since been removed from the NMAAHC website, outlined 14 areas that, in the...
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EP # 099 | Assurance of Salvation
To be a Christian is, by definition, to possess salvation and all that it entails (forgiveness of sin, adoption as children of God, eternal reward in heaven, and much more). And yet, many professing Christians struggle to believe the promises that salvation brings because they don't possess the...
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Ep # 098 | George Floyd and the Gospel
In a first-of-its-kind episode, Darrell Harrison and Virgil "Omaha" Walker get behind their respective microphones for a no-holds-barred, completely impromptu, unscheduled, and unscripted (no notes) discussion about how believers in Christ should respond to events surrounding the death of Mr....
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Ep # 097 | Our Blessed Hope
Pandemics, quarantines, layoffs, bankruptcies, divorces, suicides–the news seems to be getting worse every day. In these troubling and encouraging times, where can one turn to find hope? In this episode of the Just Thinking podcast, Darrell Harrison and Virgil “Omaha” Walker discuss how God uses...
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EP # 096 | Christian Contentment
Adversity has a way of revealing our true selves, especially during times of trial that seem to last for a prolonged period of time. It is during those times that Christians must guard against allowing the sin of discontentment to take root in our hearts. In this episode of the Just Thinking...
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EP # 095 | Pornography in the Church
The statistics tell the story — pornography is a destroyer. It destroys marriages, families, careers, and reputations. In other words, pornography destroys lives. Christians are not immune to this scourge. And yet pornography remains one of the least-addressed issues in the church today. In one…
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EP # 094 | Do Not Love the World
The coronavirus continues to affect the lives of countless people around the world. But notwithstanding the casualties the COVID-19 pandemic has left in its wake, God is using that adversity to expose some things about the hearts of His people that some may not want to acknowledge or admit.…
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EP # 093 | A Biblical Theology of the Role of Government
With the U.S. presidential elections only months away, many Christians, particularly young believers, are supporting candidates who endorse a socialist view of government. More specifically, the idea that it is the role of government to promote social equality. But is such a view of government...
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EP # 092 | Racial Reconciliation?
What is “racial reconciliation”? Is it biblical? Many evangelicals seem to think it is. So much so that “racial reconciliation” has become big business with some Christian ministries and organizations. But what does Scripture have to say about the subject? Listen as Darrell and Omaha look to the...
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The Just Thinking podcast is a long-form, expository program that boldly confronts cultural, social, political, and theological issues through an orthodox biblical worldview.
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