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What Christians Should Believe: The Trinity from 2022-02-05T03:06:29

We continue our series though what Christians should believe.

The Trinity is complex, but easy to understand in light of the Holy Scriptures.

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Throwback: False Teachers from 2022-02-01T15:06:35

Take a listen to this throwback  from three years ago! This was long before there was a Doctrine Matters Podcast or a Youtube channel.

 

The Gospel is important. Doctrine is impor...

What Christians Should Believe: What God Is Like from 2022-01-22T23:46:33

As believers it is important for us to know what to believe. We need to know what we believe, and why we believe it.

On todays episode, we talk about who God is and what He is like. This i...

Bob Saget: Americas Dad, Dead at 65 from 2022-01-12T04:18:57

How should we view the deaths of celebrities? Every death is loss, and all loss is tragic. We mourn with those who mourn and weep with those who weep.

What about celebrities that die, tha...

Are Affinity Based Model Churches Biblical? from 2022-01-05T03:33

Are Churches like Cowboy Churches and Biker Churches Biblical?

If you were to ask 50 people this very question, you will likely get at least 40 different replies. Does the Bible give us a...

Things Christians Should Believe: The Bible from 2021-12-30T21:30:09

It's important to know what Christians should believe about their faith. The purpose of the Doctrine Matters Podcast is to help the Church understand and live out its faith.

To do this, we...

Tornadoes, Weathermen and Christians from 2021-12-27T04:39:37

How can we link tornadoes, weathermen and Christians? On this episode of the podcast I'll show you where they link and how they intersect.

Join me on this episode of the Doctrine Matters ...

Postmodern Truth Kills Churches from 2021-12-25T18:50:32

The Postmodern world we live in is going to kill Churches. Many Churches should have the word ICHABOD on the door post because The glory of God has departed.

In this episode I am going to...

Let’s Go Brandon from 2021-11-28T23:12

We've all heard it by now. The chant commonly referred to as, "Let's Go Brandon!"

Let's talk about it. Culture and and the Scriptures are going to meet on this episode.

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Homosexual Pastors and the SBC Elite from 2021-11-28T22:22:58

The downward spiral of the Southern Baptist Convention has reached a new rung on the ladder. It's latest debacle includes James Merritt, a Pastor from Georgia, who has held several positions on SBC...

Astroworld From a Biblical Perspective from 2021-11-12T00:59:59

On this episode of the podcast I want to look at the tragic events from the Astroworld festival and look at it through a Biblical lens.

There are many things to talk about, so join me as ...

Furticks Fictitious Fallacy from 2021-10-26T03:53:04

By now you have likely heard the Tweet that is the talk of evangelicalism. Yes, Steven Furtick said something else to add to his list of heresies which is an ever growing list of why people should ...

False Teachers Produce More False Teachers from 2021-10-20T11:54:07

There are many people that cling to Steven Furtick, including those that desire to imitate him in the pulpit. Sadly, pastors like Steven Furtick and others are producing more false teachers which w...

Sound the Alarm: Steven Furtick is a False Teacher from 2021-09-30T14:11:54

Steven Furtick is loved by many people. Why not? After all, he is a good communicator, he's hip, wears relevant clothing, and has a large Church with a large following. However, this isn't always a...

Sound The Alarm: Jesse Duplantis from 2021-09-09T03:17:08

I'm not trying to reinvent the wheel here, but I think it is extremely important to warn everyone we know about the dangers of false teachers out there today. From Kenneth Copeland, to Creflo Dolla...

Sound the Alarm: Jesus Played With My Hair from 2021-08-22T05:31:08

Have you heard about this lady from Bethel Church that said Jesus came and laid in bed with her and rubbed her hair?

Maybe Beth Moore sent her? If you haven't heard about this, you will if...

Sound The Alarm: False Teachers: Kenneth Copeland from 2021-08-20T04:36:22

I'm not trying to reinvent the wheel here, but I think it is extremely important to warn everyone we know about the dangers of false teachers out there today. From Kenneth Copeland, to Creflo Dolla...

Will the Real Church in America Please Stand Up from 2021-08-16T05:12:45

There has been a lot of change over the past couple of days in our world. The Taliban has just taken over Afghanistan and Christians living in the country will now be sought after and killed for th...

Are You Woke? from 2021-07-14T04:06:28

We have no doubt heard the term woke thrown around over the past few years. My question to you on this episode is, are you woke? Maybe not in the sense that the world means it, but as the Bible mea...

Thoughts on The Southern Baptist Convention 2021 from 2021-07-07T04:54:06

It has been a few weeks now since the Southern Baptist Convention ended in Nashville, Tennessee, but the talk is just getting started. There are plenty of people talking about the good, the bad, an...

A Day at an Abortion Mill from 2021-06-22T13:57:53

For the first time ever I visited a Planned Parenthood, and to be honest, it was the first abortion mill I've ever visited, Planned Parenthood or other. What I saw was heartbreaking, the things I h...

Providence Understood from 2021-06-04T23:11:08

Providence is "To see beforehand, or foresight." How do we, as believers, understand the Providence moving forward?

In this Episode, I will help build a case as to how we are to understan...

The Future of the Church from 2021-05-12T14:37:34

What is the future of the Church in a Post Covid era? Will the Church look like it did before Covid, or will it look completely different?

Should it look different? Let's talk about it. Listen

Do you want to see the Lord? from 2021-05-07T02:41:45

There's an old song that says, "Everybody wants to go to Heaven, but nobody wants to die." The truth is, we are all going to die, and we will one day stand before our Lord.

To be able to ...

Discipleship Matters from 2021-05-04T15:18:45

How many of you have ever been truly discipled as a believer?

Sadly, many people have not been truly discipled and have no clue how to live a Christian life in this sinful world. On this ...

It didn’t even take 24 Hours from 2021-04-22T23:20:18

Within 24 hours, people that profess Christ have had some very negative things to say regarding Derek Chauvin and the verdict that was released yesterday. In my previous episode, I mentioned we hav...

The Verdict Is In from 2021-04-21T02:54:04

For over a year we watched the footage of Derek Chauvin leaning on the neck of George Floyd. We watched the nearly 10 minute video that sparked riots across the country, the burning of Minneapolis,...

You can’t fence the Gospel from 2021-04-17T17:05:59

Recently Pastor James Coates was released from prison for continuing to open his Church in the middle of a pandemic. Although released, he wasn't going to be preaching at the normal Church building...

The Praise is Greater Than the Worry from 2021-03-19T04:13:09

What happens when things don't go the way we want them to in our lives? How do we respond as Christians? What do we say?

What do we do when our kids are sick ? When scans don't come back c...

Fathers, Character, and Kirk Franklin from 2021-03-16T03:46:11

Over the weekend the son of Kirk Franklin released an audio recording of a phone call that included Kirk Franklin using profanity, taking the Lords name in vain, and saying he will break his sons n...

The Church Has A Black Eye from 2021-03-08T03:39:27

With so much going on in the world today, the Church has a black eye. There is a watching world. A world that is watching the Churches moral failures, arguments, disunity and more.

We have...

Ravi, Carl, Johnny Mac and the Roys Report from 2021-02-23T04:30:41

There is so much going on right now in the life of Christianity. Moral failures, allegations, lavish lifestyles and more are pounding on the head of Christianity.

What can we learn from al...

A Generation Away from 2021-02-10T03:53:22

I recently had a gentlemen ask me a question. The question he asked struck me. He said, "We are just one generation from Christianity being no more aren't we?" What a question to think about.
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How Should We Treat Unbelievers? from 2021-01-30T05:46:39

Many people have questions, and the Bible has answers. From practical questions and answers, to more in depth questions and answers, we can look at the Bible to understand what God has said.
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So Long 2020, Hello 2021 from 2021-01-19T03:44:55

Everyone was ready for 2020 to be gone, but 2021 proved in the first few days to be not much different. With so much chaos in the world, it's time for believers to stop saying God is Sovereign and ...

New Years Resolutions from 2020-12-30T05:21:26

Do you make New Years Resolutions? Are they Biblical? Should we make them? These are just a few questions discovered on this brief episode of the Doctrine Matters Podcast to round out 2020.

I Hate Your Theology!! from 2020-12-16T04:26:57

Has anyone ever disagreed with you on what you believe from the Scriptures? Have they taken an angry approach with you? Called you a heretic? Told you that you were in a cult? Told you that you are...

Prosperity or Persecution from 2020-12-09T04:19:02

Many people want prosperity, but how many people want persecution? The Bible tells us that true believers will receive persecution.

"The Church in America has experienced prosperity and is...

Where have all the cowboys gone? from 2020-11-24T05:09:36

There is a saying that cowboys are the last of a dying breed. In 2020 it seems that men in general are the last of a dying breed. The postmodern progressive agenda has enslaved many men to it's dan...

Election Hangover from 2020-11-04T15:28:41

The election has not been decided. Neither candidate has won and many of you stayed up late late to hear a winner declared. With so much controversy now surrounding the election how are we as Chris...

Election Madness and God’s Sovereignty from 2020-10-30T05:56:25

There is so much going on concerning the election. So many nasty things circulating, so much sadness in our nation. With election night looming, how should we react as believers? How should we feel...

The Sovereignty of God from 2020-10-27T02:31:08

The Sovereignty of God should bring us all comfort. What does it mean? Join me in this episode of the podcast to look briefly at the Sovereignty of God.

The Spirituality of God from 2020-10-06T15:45:15

We continue the character or attributes of God this week as we look briefly at the Spirituality of God.

Who is God: Self Existence (Aseity) from 2020-09-29T14:59:20

Over the next several episodes we will look at who God is. We will look at the character of God. There are many Pastors teaching a man centered theology that is void of who God truly is.

T...

How Far We’ve Fallen from 2020-09-16T04:27:03

Remember after 9/11/2001 when all of the Churches were filled for a few weeks? What happened? How far have we fallen, and why?

What must we do? Listen to the latest episode as we remember ...

Sex and the American Church from 2020-09-14T15:26:39

Many of us have heard about the Netflix documentary called, "Cuties." Many of us have seen the swift push to normalize pedophilia. We see sex everywhere we look.

 

How did we get ...

Until He Makes All Things New from 2020-09-10T05:25:58

Our world is in complete and utter chaos. Things are happening every single day, and they seem to be piling up one on top of the other.

On this episode I talk about what we do as believers...

Rolling Back the Reformed Lingo from 2020-09-03T20:50:45

Can too much of a good thing actually be a bad thing? On this episode of the podcast I talk about the reality of talking too much about being reformed in our theology, or the Reformation, or the re...

Sovereign in the Chaos from 2020-09-02T20:54:27

There is so much chaos in our world today. Although it seems confusing, God is not the author of this confusion and He remains sovereign through it all.

The Reality of Public School and Home Schooling from 2020-08-25T03:36:22

Public School is part of the arm of the government. Many public schools are told what to teach. There are many questions to ponder. Are they trying to indoctrinate our kids? Are their faithful teac...

John MacArthur is Ready to Go to Jail from 2020-08-19T20:24:09

Dr Steven Lawson was with Dr. Macarthur several days ago. Yesterday he said at our conference “John is ready to go to jail”. The American church has difficult but amazing times ahead.


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Persecution, Judgement, and the Remnant from 2020-08-15T05:34:17

This episode comes to you from the road in Conway, Arkansas after a lecture from Dr. James White at Grace Bible Church and Grace Bible Theological Seminary.

Dr. White talked about a coming...

Lets talk about Francis Chan and Todd White from 2020-08-12T03:26:21

Both Francis Chan and Todd White have said some things lately. Let's take a look at what each of them have said and how we should respond.

Pastors, Pandemics, and Repentance from 2020-08-11T03:58:03

Many pastors are continuing to make decisions in the midst of a pandemic. How will you support your pastor, elders, and leadership during this difficult time?

Todd White has also claimed t...

Christ Not Caesar from 2020-07-30T04:23:31

A large Church in Southern California defied the governors orders to not gather as the Church. Were they right or wrong? What would you do?

On this episode we get into gathering as the Chu...

While We Wait from 2020-07-23T17:43:15

What a time to be alive! With so much happening in our world what do we do while we wait?

 

You go to that Church!?!? from 2020-07-14T05:46:05

Have you ever had anyone ask you what Church you go to, and when you tell them they gasp and then tell you why you shouldn't be there? There are so many Churches in our world that people need to st...

Should the Church take a Stance from 2020-07-09T04:14:47

With everything that is happening in our world today, should Churches take a stance? Should the Church let the congregation and the community know where it stands on the issues in our culture today...

Abortion and Adoption from 2020-07-02T16:00:35

In this episode I talk about abortion and adoption. I begin with stating my position on abortion and move to challenging the Church to speak up. The topic will then shift to adoption and one of the...

The Divided States of America from 2020-07-01T04:12:28

Our country is more divided now more than ever. Every single day we hear something new that adds to the ever growing list of concerns that we have for our country. Whether it be debates over a flag...

Church Growth from 2020-06-25T04:24:52

Every Church wants to grow, but not all Churches want to grow the right way. With so many Churches using gimmicks to lure people in, sadly the depth of God's Word lacks and the whole counsel of God...

Power and Providence from 2020-06-23T03:20:47

Our world seems to be in utter chaos. However, God is not a God of confusion and chaos, but a God of order. Although things seem chaotic we must understand that God in His providence and power is a...

Renew Your Mind from 2020-06-19T04:08:13

There are so many things in this world that want our attention. When something gets our attention we have a decision to make. Do we follow our thoughts on what has captivated us and conform to the ...

Woke Baptist Church from 2020-06-17T22:34:11

Are you tired of everything going on in the world today? Are you tired of the “woke” rhetoric? What is going on in the world today, especially within the Southern Baptist Convention that seems to b...

Murder, Riots, and Cancellations from 2020-06-12T16:54:19

As a result of the murder of George Floyd we have seen peaceful protests lead to riots, that have led to more injuries and murder, only to lead to cancellations of TV shows plus a neighborhood in S...

Joy In Depression from 2020-06-10T03:13:29

Depression is real, and it hurts, but can we have true joy in the midst of depression? If so, where do we find it? Are we to look for joy? Take a listen to the latest episode of the Doctrine Matter...

Depression and Suicide from 2020-06-05T18:01:17

Anxiety and depression are real issues in our world today. Sometimes depression leads to suicide. In this episode Steven unpacks ways that we can hopefully and prayerfully overcome bouts of depress...

Black Out Tuesday from 2020-06-02T18:02:22

Today is a day of protest on social media. The idea is to blackout your social media account for a day in protest to the oppression that black people feel and have felt for years and years. Today i...

State of the Union from 2020-06-02T06:13:41

What is the remedy for the state of our union? Everywhere we look we see sin and frustration. Our nation seems to be in distress and we clearly need something that works. What works? Listen as we b...

Assemble and be Destroyed from 2020-05-27T04:48:17

What is going on in our world today? From a Mayor saying she would destroy Church buildings to cops potentially killing someone captured on a cell phone video, to a potential racist phone call made...

Separation of Church and State? from 2020-05-23T23:03

Is the Church and State separate? It is supposed to be, but I don't think it is. During this interesting time it seems the state in many locations has waged war against the Church. Could this be pe...

Total Depravity and the Gospel from 2020-05-08T03:13:22

Everywhere you look you will see fallen man. Sin is everywhere. Sin seems to be taking over our news, our social media, our lives! We are consumed by it. We see total depravity on full display, but...

How to Handle Disagreements in The Church from 2020-05-04T05:22:23

Have you ever had a disagreement with someone in your Church? Has someone ever had a disagreement with you? How did you handle it? How should you handle it? In this episode I lay out a few things t...

The Wicked in Our Nation from 2020-04-29T05:42:01

There is no doubt that there are wicked men and women living in our nation today. What should we think about that? What should we do? Should we hope the wicked come to ruin? Absolutely not. We pray...

Revival and the Holy Spirit from 2020-04-26T04:27:14

Can a revival happen because it’s been put on a calendar? Can we make revival happen? Where does the Holy Spirit fit in revival? In this episode I discuss revival and the importance of the Holy Spi...

Can the virtual gathering replace the physical gathering of the Church? from 2020-04-18T04:45:14

In this episode I talk with Pastor T.J. Francis about the virtual Church we find ourselves in amidst the pandemic and if this virtual Church can replace the physical gathering of the Church. 

God’s Glory From a Boys Perspective from 2020-04-09T22:34:57

In this episode I have a special guest, my 11 year old son Micah. We talk about school, the Corona Virus, but ultimately God's glory. 

Did Jesus Die With Covid-19? from 2020-04-03T03:17:14

In this episode I discuss if Jesus died with the Covid-19 virus so we don't have to? If it sounds crazy, it's because it is. Take a listen and heed the warnings!

A New Normal: Zoom Bible Study from 2020-04-02T03:08:19

This episode is free. This is our Wednesday evening Bible Study from April 1st, 2020. How is your Church doing Bible study? 

The Church Has Left The Building from 2020-03-24T20:58:01

The Church may have left the physical buildings where she meets, but is that going to be the new normal even after this virus is over? Should it be the new normal? With many governing officials say...

Can’t Gather? Now What? from 2020-03-21T04:11:30

With many Churches moving their worship gatherings online in light of Covid-19, pastors are scrambling to get online to begin a livestream for their congregations. What if there was another alterna...

When to Cancel Church from 2020-03-17T19:17:55

With the unsettling pandemic gripping the world, the question that has been highly debated is whether or not to cancel Church. Some say yes, some say no, some say modify. I don't offer any concrete...

A Christian’s Response to the New Norm from 2020-03-13T15:59:16

How are we, as believers, going to respond to be the new normal in our society? When a new sickness hits, things close, panic and fears arise. But what about those in Christ? What should our respon...

Social Justice and the Church from 2020-03-11T19:50:43

Should Social Justice enter the Church? Should the agendas from outside of the Church have a place inside the Church? Should we ask forgiveness from others for what happened in the past? Take a lis...

Random Thoughts and a Call to Action! from 2020-03-10T03:41

It's Monday evening and there is so much taking over news feeds, social media feeds, and television. All of them take our eyes off of Jesus. On this episode we talk about a few of those things, and...

What are you singing in your Churches? from 2020-03-06T04:52:14

Doctrine matters, and so does what we sing. What are you singing in your Churches? 

Pandemics and Fear from 2020-02-28T21:58:03

What do you fear? God, pandemics, anything the media says? What should you fear? 

Will you sacrifice drive time for a Biblical Church? from 2020-02-25T21:34:52

In this episode we talk about how the modern Church has lost it's way. It's time for Christ's Church in modern America to repent and reform. We discuss the reality that we drive 45 minutes or more ...

Pastoral Ministry and Sheep that Bite from 2020-02-19T04:29:13

In this episode we talk about sheep that bite. In particular people that can't accept doctrine/theology from a new pastor, or even change. We talk about the reason new pastors are run out of the pu...

Super Bowl Halftime Show (Initial Thoughts) from 2020-02-03T05:05:53

An hour after the game, I had a few initial thoughts regarding the Super Bowl halftime show. There will be more to come in the next few days, but for now, here is my gut reaction and comments regar...

To Choose or Not to Choose: God and Salvation from 2020-02-02T02:44:55

What role does God and man play in salvation? On this episode Zach Davis and Travis Drum join me to discuss salvation from a Biblical perspective. There is a free book giveaway associated with this...

Buses, Helicopters, and Life from 2020-01-30T04:15:02

What do buses, helicopters and life have to do with one another? Take a listen and find out on this episode of the podcast. 

Has God predetermined everything? from 2020-01-21T05:10:54

In this episode we will talk about the Decrees of God. Has God predetermined everything that has happened and will happen in this world? This is one heavily debated topic because it involves salvat...

G3 Conference: Worship from 2020-01-18T06:19:04

In this episode I have a few friends to help us understand worship. We are currently attending the G3 conference in Atlanta, Ga. We unpack some of the highlights from the conference that deal with ...

The Gospel and the American Church from 2020-01-13T21:44:51

Today's episode is going to focus on the Gospel and the American Church. Moralism is not the same as the Gospel. 

The Solitariness of God: He reigns alone from 2019-12-29T04:41:28

Doctrine is Important and Doctrine Divides from 2019-12-24T20:28:33

Sound Biblical Doctrine is of utmost importance in the life of a believer. Doctrine also divides, but we must remain faithful to the Bible, faithful to the Lord, and give Him glory and exalt Christ...

Why another podcast about doctrine? from 2019-12-23T21:20:07

 

The Doctrine Matters Podcast is a small tool to help believers rediscover true Biblical Doctrine to help us understand our faith, and to understand what God wants from his people. We wil...