Basic Bible Podcast

This week's podcast features one of my favorite authors and podcasters, Ted Kluck. You can hear Ted on the Happy Rant and Gut Check podcasts or drop by his classroom at Union University in Tennessee. Last year he was gracious enough to zoom into my classroom for a virtual chapel interview. We are talking about one of Ted's favorite topics - sports. Here not only his sage advice, but you can hear about my run-in with NFL superstar Tom Brady and my short career as an assistant soccer coach.Recommended Resources:The Extraordinary Life of a Mediocre Jock: God, I’ll Do Anything – Just Make Me Awesome by Ted KluckThe Reason For Sports: A Christian Fanifesto by Ted KluckThe Bride(zilla) of Christ: What to Do When God's People Hurt God's People by Ted Kluckand Ronnie MartinA Hard Thing on a Beautiful Day: and Other Essays by Ted KluckHello, I Love You: Adventures in Adoptive Fatherhood by Ted KluckFacing Tyson: Fifteen Fighters, Fifteen Stories by Ted Kluck

Legalism is something every Christian must fight against. We all have the urge a time to measure our faith (or the faith of others) but some outside, extra-Biblical standard. In hopes of solidifying our faith, legalism only drives us away from Christ leads to depend on our own strength and virtue. This week's podcast features a clip from a sermon preached by one of my favorite preachers, Bob Bixby of Redeemer Church in Freemont, CA. Pastor Bob was once my pastor and still continues to be a mentor and friend. I think you will find this extremely helpful in your fight against the spiritually deadly inclination.Recommended Resources:The Grace Awakening: Believing in Grace Is One Thing. Living it Is Another by Charles R. SwindollThe Whole Christ: Legalism, Antinomianism, and Gospel Assurance―Why the Marrow Controversy Still Matters by Sinclair B. FergusonJesus + Nothing = Everything by Tullian Tchividjian

You hear that knock on the door and you know its not a salesman. Two well dressed men with pamphlets and Bibles are trying to talk to you about your soul. Yet, far from preaching the truth, these men are spreading the deceitful lies of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. Are you ready for this encounter with Jehovah's Witnesses? Joining us once again on the podcast is fellow podcaster and author Daniel Mynyk. In his latest book, Daniel and his brother John detail their doorway encounter and give you some tips about how to not only defend the truth, but to spread it.Recommended Resources:When the Watchtower Knocks: Discussing an Encounter with Jehovah's Witnesses by Daniel and John MynykThe Truth Hub

This week our guest is fellow PCC grad and podcaster Daniel Mynyk. He will be discussing his extensive book on tithing, Freedom To Give (The Biblical Truth About Tithing). You might be surprised at what the Bible actually says about. Whenever Christians start talking about money, you know its going to stir the pot. You won't want to miss this episode!Recommended Resources:Freedom To Give (The Biblical Truth About Tithing) by Daniel MynykThe Truth Hub

It's the Reining in Ray show where we answer your questions! This time around we are tackling such issues as orphan care, government relief, starting new ministries and how to minister to people in a pandemic. Oh ya, and we also get into debate about Aaron Rogers and Tom Brady (the GOAT).

Happy Labor Day! This is a special episode as we welcome Daniel Leach, one of my former students., to the podcast. Daniel is a student studying at Heartland Baptist Bible College. Daniel has a heart for the Lord and a mind to serve others. This week I'll ask him to tell us a little bit about himself and then stick around to give a short devotional the Lord laid upon his heart.Recommended Resources:Knowing God by J. I. PackerThe Discipline of Prayer by Dr. Dennis Corle