Podcasts by The Rod n Staff Podcast

115: 2023 Conference Reviews from 2023-12-11T00:05

Jason and Roger discuss conferences that they attended in 2023.

114: Listeners Questions and Feedback from 2023-11-27T00:05

Jason and Roger discuss some listeners questions and feedbacks on the the topics of Covenant Theology and Dispensationalism. 

112: Covenant Theology with Pat Abendroth from 2023-10-30T00:05

Jason and Roger are joined by Pat Abendroth from The Pactum podcast. We discuss Pat's new book Covenant Theology and why covenant theology is an important framework for understanding the Bible. ...

111: Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology - Part 2 from 2023-10-16T00:05

Jason and Roger continue discussing their experience with Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology. Join us for a discussion on how we understand Scripture. 

110: Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology - Part 1 from 2023-10-02T00:05

Jason and Roger talk about their experience with Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology. Join us for a discussion on how we understand Scripture. 

108: A Book Discussion on Serving - Part 1 from 2023-09-04T00:05

Back for Season 3 of the podcast, Jason and Roger discuss the book "Serving without sinking" by John Hindley. This is a two-part discussion on the theme of serving Jesus, and Jesus serving us. <...

107: Divine Providence - Part 4 from 2023-07-31T19:51

In this episode, we finish talking through chapter 5 on Divine Providence from the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. You can find an online version of the confession

105: Quick Fire Question from 2023-07-03T00:05

In this episode, Jason and Roger ask each other questions on various topics.   Send us any comments at feedback@rodnstaff.org Find us online at: Listen

104: Who was Ignatius? from 2023-06-19T00:05

Join Jason and Roger to talk about some Church History. Jason explains the importance of Ignatius of Antioch for our lives today.

102: False Teaching isn’t new: A Look at Some Early Church Conflicts from 2023-05-16T06:36:18

In this episode, Jason and Roger discuss false teaching in the early church and how it relates to the present day.

101: International Mercy Ministries with Mario Aguilar from 2023-05-01T00:05

In this episode Roger and Jason interview Mario Aguilar from Children's Hunger Fund. Mario serves as Senior Director of International Ministry Development at Children's Hunger Fund. For more inf...

100: Happy 100th Episode! from 2023-04-17T00:05

We celebrate our 100th anniversary of the Rod 'n Staff podcast!

99: A Talk About Elders from 2023-03-20T00:05

In this episode, Jason and Roger talk about elders in the church. Joining them is Dr. Alex Sherbetjian, a new elder at The Mount Bible Church.

97: The Effects of Divorce from 2023-02-20T00:05

In this special episode, Jason interviews Roger about his experience growing up in a home where his parents divorced at a young age and the hope he found in Christ.

96: Divine Providence - Part 3 from 2023-02-06T00:05

In this episode, we continue in chapter 5 on Divine Providence from the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. You can find an online version of the confession feedback@rodnstaff.org Find us online at...

94: Introducing The Mount Bible Church from 2023-01-09T00:05

On this episode, Jason and Roger talk about a new season of ministry, the merger of Mount Ararat Bible Church and First Baptist Church of Canoga Park into one, The Mount Bible Church.      Send us ...

93: Christmas and the Covenants from 2022-12-26T00:05

On this episode, we join Matt Rosenblum and Onnig Sayadian for a special episode on Christmas and the Covenants.

92: Listener Questions from 2022-12-12T00:05

On this episode, Jason and Roger answer a couple of questions from listeners.

91: Thanksgiving and the Christian from 2022-11-28T00:05

Join Jason and Roger for a conversation on Thanksgiving and the Christian life.    Send us any comments at feedback@rodnstaff.org Find us online at: Listen

90: Divine Providence - Part 2 from 2022-11-07T00:05

In this episode, we continue in chapter 5 on Divine Providence from the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. You can find an online version of the confession Listen

88: Doctrine for Life Conference - Interview with Rev. Dr. Michael Matossian from 2022-10-10T00:05

This is a special episode of a live podcast that was recorded at the Doctrine for Life Conference. Roger joins Matt Rosenblum to interview one of our plenary speakers, Rev. Dr. Michael Matossian...

87: The Important and Challenging Call to Forgive from 2022-09-26T00:05

Forgiveness is not easy, nor simple. Join us as we began a discussion on the theme of forgiveness and why it is important for the believer.

84: Creation - Part 1 from 2022-07-18T00:05

In this episode, we talk about creation from chapter 4 of the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. You can find an online version of the confession

82: A Talk about Men and Women from 2022-06-20T00:05

In this episode, Jason and Roger discuss a sermon that Jason preached at Mount Ararat Bible Church on Men, Women, and Sound Doctrine. You can listen to that sermon ...

79: Vocation and the Christian - Part 2 from 2022-05-09T00:05

In this episode, we continue our conversation on vocation and the Christian life.   Send us any comments at feedback@rodnstaff.org Find us online at: Listen

78: Vocation and the Christian - Part 1 from 2022-04-25T00:05

In this episode, we answer a listener's question regarding vocation. This is part 1 of 2 on the topic.   Send us any comments at feedback@rodnstaff.org F...

77: Interview with Matt&Onnig from Back to the Reformation podcast - Part 2 from 2022-04-11T00:05

We continue our conversation with Matt Rosenblum and Onnig Sayadian from Back to the Reformation podcast, discussing topics such as Lordship salvation, law and gospel, and assurance.

76: Interview with Matt&Onnig from Back to the Reformation podcast - Part 1 from 2022-03-28T00:05

We begin a two-part interview with Matt Rosenblum and Onnig Sayadian from the Back to the Reformation podcast.

75: Some listener questions from 2022-03-14T00:05

This episode is dedicated to answering a listener's questions. Join us as we attempt to provide answers from God's Word.

74: Help with my Anxiety - Part 3 from 2022-02-28T00:05

This is part three of our series on anxiety. We add some additional thoughts along with answering a listener's question.

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73: Help with my Anxiety - Part 2 from 2022-02-14T00:05

Do you struggle with anxiety? How does Scripture describe anxiety? Join Jason and Roger as we continue our discussion on this important topic.

71: God’s Decree - Part 1 from 2022-01-17T00:05

We begin chapter 3 (God's Decree) of the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. Join in as we discuss what God has decreed and our human responsibility. You can find an online version of the ...

70: God and the Holy Trinity - Part 3 from 2022-01-03T00:05

We finish chapter 2 (God and the Holy Trinity) of the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. Join in as we discuss God and his relationship with believers. You can find an online version of t...

69: Let‘s talk about some conferences - Part 2 from 2021-12-20T00:05

In this episode, Jason interviews Roger about the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF) national conference that he attended last month. 

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68: Let‘s talk about some conferences - Part 1 from 2021-12-06T00:05

In this episode, Roger interviews Jason about the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) conference that he attended last month. 

65: Help! I am a People Pleaser - Part 2 from 2021-10-18T00:05

Do you fear that others may not be pleased with you? What are the dynamics of people-pleasing and how can we deal with it? In this episode, we talk about ways we can handle our people-pleasing.<...

64: Help! I am a People Pleaser - Part 1 from 2021-10-04T00:05

Do you fear that others may not be pleased with you? What are the dynamics of people-pleasing and how can we deal with it? Join us for a two-part conversation on the topic of people-pleasing. Listen

63: The Holy Scriptures - Part 4 from 2021-09-20T00:05

We continue through chapter 1 of the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. Join in as we discuss the importance of God's Word. You can find an online version of the confession  Listen

59: What does it mean to abide? from 2021-07-26T00:01

In this episode, we answer another listener's question. We discuss what it means to "abide in Christ" from John 15.

58: Is the God of the Old Testament different than the New Testament? from 2021-07-19T00:01

In this episode, we answer a listener's question, "Is the God of the Old Testament different than the New Testament?"

57: Is the Bible Outdated? from 2021-07-12T00:01

In this episode, we answer a listener's question, "Is the Bible Outdated?" 

56: Lessons from those who have gone before us - Part 2 from 2021-07-05T00:01

In this episode, we talk about lessons we can learn from Jerry Bridges. There are eight lessons we discuss in Jerry Bridges' autobiography called "God Took Me by the Hand." 

55: Learning from those who have gone before us - Part 1 from 2021-06-28T06:48:03

There are many believers that have gone before us that we can learn from. In this episode, we talk about those who have shaped us, including how to think about those who have failed us. 

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54: When is it good to be angry? - Part 4 from 2021-06-21T00:01

In this last episode on anger, we explore the idea of righteous anger. How does the Bible describe God's anger? What does righteous anger look like in our lives? Join as we talk through our anger. ...

53: Anger, may I ask you some questions? - Part 3 from 2021-06-14T00:01

In part 3 of our series on anger, we explore eight questions on how to address an angry situation. These questions come from David Powlison in a book he wrote called "Good and Angry."

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52: The Beliefs and Desires Behind Anger - Part 2 from 2021-06-07T00:01

We continue our discussion on anger. How should we handle our anger? We talk about the importance of going deeper with anger, understanding our beliefs and desires that drive our anger. Join us ...

51: We All Have an Anger Problem! - Part 1 from 2021-05-31T00:01

We are back for Season 2 of the podcast. In this episode, we talk about anger. What is anger? What does it look like? Where does it come from? Join us as we begin to discuss this common problem....

50: Happy 50th podcast anniversary! from 2021-05-03T00:01

This is our 50th episode since starting the podcast in 202!. Join us as we think back over the year, discuss our favorite books, podcasts, and what our favorite and not-so-favorite episodes were...

49: Caring for Missionaries with Dr. Lisa LaGeorge from 2021-04-26T11:56:59

In this episode, we interview Dr. Lisa LaGeorge and talk about caring for missionaries. Dr. LaGeorge had experience with missionaries from an early age and even served on the field for a period ...

48: Let's Eat...but Not Too Much from 2021-04-19T00:01

In this episode, we address a listener's question regarding gluttony. Join us as we think about an important but often neglected topic in the church.

Hosts: Jason Matossian and R...

47: Interview with Kyle Strobel from 2021-04-12T00:01

In this special episode, we interview Dr. Kyle Strobel and discuss his new book "Where Prayer Becomes Real: How Honesty with God Transforms your Soul." Kyle is the son of the well-known author L...

46: Happy Pandemi-versary! One year later: What have we learned? from 2021-04-05T00:01

Can you believe it has been one year since the pandemic lockdowns began? We celebrate this sobering reality with some observations and lessons that we have seen over the last year.

45: Some considerations on repentance from 2021-03-29T00:01

This week we discuss the topic of repentance. What is evangelical repentance and why is this so important? How are faith and repentance related? Join us as we begin a discussion on repentance. Listen

44: Assurance of Salvation - Part 4 from 2021-03-22T00:01

Join us as we continue through a series on the topic of the assurance of salvation. In this episode, we discuss the fourth point in Chapter 18 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession. 

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43: Assurance of Salvation - Part 3 from 2021-03-15T00:01

Join us as we continue through a series on the topic of the assurance of salvation. In this episode, we discuss the third point in Chapter 18 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession. 

42: Assurance of Salvation - Part 2 from 2021-03-08T00:01

Join us as we continue through a series on the topic of the assurance of salvation. In this episode, we discuss the second point in Chapter 18 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession. 

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41: Assurance of Salvation - Part 1 from 2021-03-01T00:01

Join us as we begin a series on the topic of assurance of salvation. We begin by discussing the first point in Chapter 18 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession. 

Links: from 2021-02-15T00:01

It's the day after Valentine's day but not too late to talk about singleness, relationships, and marriage. Join us as we discuss the different challenges of being single and married. 

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38: Turning our Eyes from Others from 2021-02-08T00:01

We take a short look at Psalm 37 and discuss the implications of the passage. Join us as we talk about how this Psalm can address many different areas of our Christian lives (anxiety, worry, con...

37: Now that we have a new President from 2021-02-01T00:01

In this episode, we take some time to talk about politics and how we might respond to the events over the last few months. Should we engage or retreat from politics?

Hosts: Jason...

36: To Vax or Not to Vax, that is the question! An interview with Dr. Matthew Silverman - Part 2 from 2021-01-25T00:01

Dr. Matthew Silverman joins us once again to talk about the COVID-19 vaccines. There are many views on the vaccine from safety to conspiracy theories. Join us as we talk to Dr. Silverman about t...

35: To Vax or Not to Vax, that is the question! An interview with Dr. Matthew Silverman - Part 1 from 2021-01-18T00:01

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Matthew Silverman to talk about vaccines. How do the COVID-19 vaccines work? Are they safe? Join us for this and more in the first part of our conversation ...

34: Fallen leaders: How should we react? from 2021-01-11T00:01

The Church is not immune to leaders falling into serious sin. How should we react when this occurs? Join us as we think about how to respond when this occurs. 

Hosts: Jason Matos...

33: A Conversation about Conversations from 2021-01-04T00:01

In this episode, we talk about what we talk about. Do we have to be talking about Jesus to honor him? Let's think about how we use our words and the ways we can use them to encourage others.

32: A new hope, 2021? from 2020-12-28T00:01

2020 has been an exceptionally unique year. We think about 2020 and the expectations for 2021. Join the conversation as we think about our expectations and hope for a new year.

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31: Incarnation--The Humanity of Christ from 2020-12-21T00:01

What is the incarnation? What is the implication of Jesus taking on human nature? In this episode we discuss the humanity of Christ and why it is important for our Christian lives. 

30: Worry and Anxiety - Part 2 from 2020-12-14T00:01

What should we do with our worries, anxiety, and fears? In this episode, we continue to talk about our emotions and how we can use them to lead us back to the Lord.

Hosts: Jason Matossian...

29: Worry and Anxiety - Part 1 from 2020-12-07T00:01

How should we think about worry and anxiety? Why do we fear? Join us as we begin to talk about these emotions and how they reveal what is inside our hearts.

Hosts: Jason Matossia...

28: Sanctification: Cautions when addressing the changing heart from 2020-11-30T00:01

We continue the conversation on sanctification. In this episode, we discuss various cautions when addressing our hearts, such as being simplistic, formulaic, unbalanced, and having unrealistic g...

27: Pandemic Redux--Lockdowned again? from 2020-11-23T00:01

Eight months into the pandemic and it looks like we are heading for another lockdown. How do we process all that has occurred: loss, the hypocrisy of government officials, and the unknown nature...

26: What does outreach look like? from 2020-11-16T00:01

Outreach is an important call of the church. We are joined once again by Paul Barmaksezian, former missionary to Nicaragua and now serving as the Director of Outreach and Youth at Mount Ararat B...

25: An interview with a missionary with Paul Barmaksezian from 2020-11-09T00:01

We are joined by Paul Barmaksezian who served for about nine years as a missionary in Nicaragua. Join us as Paul helps us to understand what life looked like on the mission field and how the Lor...

24: Some more thoughts on sanctification from 2020-11-02T00:01

We continue our conversation on sanctification by looking at the rest of article 13 of the London Baptist Confession. Join us as we continue our discussion on this important topic of how God cha...

23: Initial thoughts on sanctification from 2020-10-26T00:01

In this episode, we discuss some initial thoughts on sanctification and then look at article 13 of the London Baptist Confession. Join us as we discuss this important topic on how God changes be...

22: Live Q&A - Part 2 with Pastor Haig Darakjian from 2020-10-19T00:01

In this episode, we invited Pastor Haig Darakjian to join Roger and Jason for a live Q&A at the Wednesday night Bible study at Mount Ararat Bible Church. Join us as we answer a variety of questi...

21: Live Q&A - Part 1 with Pastor Haig Darakjian from 2020-10-12T06:53:25

In this episode, we invited Pastor Haig Darakjian to join Roger and Jason for a live Q&A at the Wednesday night Bible study at Mount Ararat Bible Church. Join us as we answer a variety of questi...

20: A Good Reminder: Reflecting on Psalm 46 from 2020-10-05T00:01

What’s next in 2020? This has been a strange year filled with uncertainty and discouragement. Join the guys for a conversation on Psalm 46 to remember that God is a refuge and strength, a presen...

19: Can we disagree better? with Caleb Kaltenbach from 2020-09-28T00:01

Can we learn to disagree better? Join us for part two with our guest, Pastor Caleb Kaltenbach as we talk through issues of dialoguing when we disagree with others. If you enjoy the podcast, plea...

18: Engaging with the LGBTQ Community with Caleb Kaltenbach from 2020-09-21T00:01

In this episode, we welcome our first guest Pastor Caleb Kaltenbach. Caleb shares his experience growing up in the LGBTQ community and how the Lord saved him. He helps us think through the impor...

17: Making decisions when sin isn't the question from 2020-09-15T06:01:30

Sometimes we have to make decisions that are not black and white.  If we’re not talking about obedience and disobedience, how do we make decisions?  What are some questions we should ask ourselv...

16: Creeds, Confessions...do they still matter? from 2020-09-07T19:24:58

Creeds and confessions were very important in church history. Are they still useful for the church today? Join the guys as they discuss the topic of the ancient creeds and confessions. 

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15: Since we can all use some wisdom... from 2020-08-31T00:01

Have you noticed that common sense isn’t all that common?  Maybe that’s because no one reads the Proverbs anymore!  Join the guys as they discuss some of the wisdom literature of the Bible and h...

14: Sickness, Death, and the Christian from 2020-08-24T00:01

Join the guys as they talk about sin, sickness, and death through the lens of Scriptures. Learn the origin of sickness and death, and why Christians should not fear death.

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13: What is biblical counseling? from 2020-08-17T00:01

In a fallen world, there is always a lot of hurt, pain, and confusion to go around--godly counsel is always needed.  In this episode, Jason interviews Roger regarding the recent completion of hi...

12: Why is Church history important from 2020-08-10T00:01

In 2020, Jason completed a Ph.D. in Church History. In this episode, Roger interviews Jason on why he chose to study church history. Join us as we learn about James Owen (not John Owen), why chu...

11: Discipleship 2020 from 2020-08-03T12:01

We hear the language “discipleship” used often in Evangelical circles.  Join the guys as they try to define the term, explore ways to practice it, and consider obstacles that often hinder it.  W...

10: What holds back our lament? from 2020-07-27T00:01

Shouldn’t gathering with other believers be the safest place to open up our hearts and be vulnerable?  Then why is it often so hard to grieve well at church?  What are some of the key obstacles ...

09: Lament: Giving voice to our pain from 2020-07-20T00:01

When was the last time you thought about the topic of lament? Today, the guys set the foundation on why it’s important to understand lament in the Christian life. Lament allows believers to live...

08: Responding to the Pandemic from 2020-07-13T00:01

The pandemic has surged once again. The guys discuss ministry in the midst of a pandemic, the challenges, and the joys. The guys discuss highlights of ministry over the last few months along wit...

07: Finding contentment while remaining ambitious from 2020-07-06T00:01

Most people have goals, passions, and ambitions… but we’re called to be content where God has us. Join the conversation as our hosts explore the relationship between contentment and ambition, th...

06: Can I be content where I am? from 2020-06-29T00:01

The topic of contentment is broad with far-reaching implications.  In this episode, our hosts attempt to define and unpack some of these key issues including how to learn contentment when the wo...

05: The Gospel and Race Issues: What's filling our hearts? from 2020-06-28T00:01

The Gospel probes the heart and calls us to ask ourselves tough questions even about our reactions.  When it comes to an emotional issue like race, the Gospel calls for nothing less.  Pull up a ...

04: Some Theological Thoughts on Today's Racial Tension from 2020-06-27T18:15:36

The topic of race is complex, multifaceted, and emotional. But it is very important, especially with all that is taking place around the world today.  In this episode, the guys explore questions...

03: All Things Work for Good from 2020-06-20T20:41:32

One of the most familiar verses in the Bible is Romans 8:28 “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” Can go...

02: What is divine providence? from 2020-06-20T20:33:30

We live in a world that sometimes feels out of control, yet the Bible teaches us that God governs and orders all the events that occur in our lives. In this episode, we discuss divine providence...

01: Introducing the Rod 'N Staff Podcast from 2020-06-15T06:55:51

In this inaugural episode, Jason Matossian and Roger Bayramian share their reason on why they are starting a new podcast.

Jason serves as Senior Pastor at Mount Ararat Bible Church and R...