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Play the Man

by Josh Rice

Straight answers to the most pressing questions about the Christian life.

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 120: The Deadly Sin of Gluttony

    We have lost the historical teaching and seriousness of gluttony. As it ravages the church, this episode hopes to shed light and bring conviction.

  2. Ep. 119: Making War on Secret Sin

    We think that what is done in the dark can stay there, but God sees!

  3. Ep. 118: Sniffing Out Heretics

    Roman Catholics, Charismatics, and looking to confessions to determine true and fake churches.

  4. Ep. 117: Celebrity Pastor Apocalypse

    Men who are quite influential are often quite unknown.

  5. Ep. 116: Crazy Leftist Family

    Should we "No Contact" family and friends with whom we constantly have arguments and disagreements?

  6. Ep. 115: The Technology of Demons?

    Are we getting closer to heaven on Earth through our wealth and progress, or are the demons about to pull the rug out from under us?

  7. Ep. 114: Relax and Get Together

    Many Christians seek friendship and connection, but mistakenly believe this is built around official church programs. This episode attempts to chart a different path to unity.

  8. Ep. 113: Playing the Victim

    Many relational deaths come from playing the victim. Likes and reposts may happen on social media, but given enough time this short term praise will leave us lonely.

  9. Ep. 112: Overcorrecting from Prosperity

    The prosperity gospel has drawn well-deserved scorn from Reformed churches, but has its correction caused us to go into another error?

  10. Ep. 111: Noble Bereans?

    How much agreement is necessary with the elders of your church?

  11. Ep. 110: I Just Don't Feel Connected

    In a landscape of loneliness amidst unbounded access to communication tools, connectedness is elusive in church membership.

  12. Ep. 109: What Part Does Israel Play in Eschatology?

    In this conclusion of a five part series on Israel, Cory Platt and I discuss the role of Israel in end times and the Christian responsibility to Israel.

  13. Ep. 108: Why is Israel Important in American Politics?

    In this episode, Cory Platt and I examine why Israel is dominating headlines and political discourse in America and especially in right-wing politics.

  14. Ep. 107: What is Replacement Theology?

    In this episode we examine historic theology, dispensationalism, and how modern Israel fits into the puzzle.

  15. Ep. 106: What is Judaism?

    Join myself and guest Cory Platt to examine the teachings of the Talmud and compare it to the Old Testament.

  16. Ep. 105: What is Modern Israel?

    This is the first part of a five part series where I am joined by Cory Platt to discuss Israel, Jews, and what in the world is going on out there!

  17. Ep. 104: Deadly Respectable Sins

    Sometimes the most difficult sins to fight are the ones who live in the open, and are often joked about.

  18. Ep. 103: Obsession in Marriage

    Song of Songs gives us an often overlooked story of the beauty of passion inside a Godly marriage, are we learning from it?

  19. Ep. 102: The Elements of Communion

    This episode focuses on recent changes to communion at CBC and the reasoning behind them.

  20. Ep. 101: Overcoming Awful Parents

    The scars of broken homes often following children all the way into a new generation.

  21. Ep. 100: Provoking Anger in Children

    It is a verse that everyone knows, but it is not often closely evaluated.

  22. Ep. 99: Oatmeal Stout Churches

    In reformed culture, we uplift doctrinal fidelity to a high level, but have we forgotten how to disciple those new in the faith?

  23. Ep. 98: A Primer on Dispensationalism

    The dominant form of theology in America has been dispensationalism for decades. In recent years, however, its perch is being threatened, and this episode will seek to define and explain the system.

  24. Ep. 97: Spiritual Gifts and Denominations

    We all believe that Spiritual Gifts are given in a variety, and in different measures to local churches, but is it possible that this also applies to whole denominations of churches?

  25. Ep. 96: Christian Opportunity Cost

    If you are doing one thing, you are not doing another thing...have we even thought about what we give up by our present decisions?

  26. Ep. 95: Inheritance for Unbelieving Children

    How should we think about inheritance whenever we sadly have unbelieving children alongside believers?

  27. Ep. 94: Have Your Pets Spayed or Neutered?

    Natural law, the dominion mandate, and pets are the topic of the day!

  28. Ep. 93: Church Mishmash

    A modern America sees doctrinal cross-pollination that we have not seen before. How is the church to handle this new challenge?

  29. Ep. 92: Tattoos

    This week is a listener question about tattoos and the permissibility or wisdom of them.

  30. Ep. 91: The Beauty of Reformed Doctrine

    This episode seeks to appreciate our forefathers and the beauty of the historic Christian doctrines rediscovered in the Reformation.

  31. Ep. 90: The God of the Old and New Testaments

    Does God treat His enemies differently in the New Testament from how they were treated in the Old?

  32. Ep. 89: Distinguishing Fruit from Religious Activity

    In an era with limitless online ministries and social media posturing, how is a Christian supposed to discern good fruit from public platitudes?

  33. Ep. 88: Christianity is Fun

    In this episode, we look at the dangers of pietism against the joys of giving thanks to God for the good things He gives us to enjoy with others.

  34. Ep. 87: The Value of Consistency

    It is not flashy to be the constant force who does right everyday, but it is necessary if we want to take back our families, churches, and country!

  35. Ep. 86: Escaping the Reformed Island

    We have completely lost the vision for local churches cooperating to grow their effectiveness in growing the Kingdom.

  36. Ep. 85: Teaching Boys and Girls Differently

    This week's episode responds to a listener question about avoiding the demolition of the distinctions between boys and girls by how we teach them at home.

  37. Ep. 84: Out of Context: Jeremiah 29:11

    Few verses are ripped out of context as often as Jeremiah 29:11. This episode attempts to right that wrong by teaching what this verse is truly about!

  38. Ep. 83: Immigration and Emotional Sabotage

    In the midst of civil unrest, it is a good time for Christians to identify and prepare against the deceptive tactics of those who promote lawlessness.

  39. Ep. 82: Patriarchy in Action

    Many conservative Christians have recently adopted the term "patriarchy", but has this rhetoric changed the way homes work?

  40. Ep. 81: Christian Citizenship

    This episode dives into a listener question about how Christians work for the good of their country, and how this contrasts with unchristian citizens.

  41. Ep. 80: Divorce and Remarriage

    In a culture awash with divorce and cavalier remarriage, we look at what Scripture says and apply it to the most difficult situations.

  42. Ep. 79: Planning for a New Year

    Changes in the calendar give us time to reflect and plan ahead. This episode will give some insight into how to better plan for the future.

  43. Ep. 78: Modesty

    In an age awash with promiscuity and immodesty, Christians must not sin against God and their neighbor in how they dress and carry themselves.

  44. Ep. 77: A Brief History of Christmas

    Many half-baked theories crowd the internet, but why do we celebrate Christmas?

  45. Ep. 76: Friendship Tactics

    This episode focuses on the need to make friends, and some advice on how to navigate friendships.

  46. Ep. 75: Social Media

    The last of the six-pack of vices focuses on one of the great mind-shapers of our generation...social media.

  47. Ep. 74: Grumbling

    Part five of the six-pack of vices will focus on one of the earliest and most dangerous sins of human history, the grumbling of God's people.

  48. Ep. 73: Gossip

    In part four of a six part series of vises, we will examine the corrosive effects of gossip on churches, families, and friendships.

  49. Ep. 72: Gaming and Gambling

    In part three of a six part series of vises, we will examine the threat of video games, gambling, and recreation gone wild.

  50. Ep. 71: The Sin of Intoxication

    This episode is the second of a six part series on common vises of our day.

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Straight answers to the most pressing questions about the Christian life.

HOSTED BY

Josh Rice

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