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How should Christians plan and celebrate their wedding and reception? What should the wedding say and emphasize? And how should we conduct ourselves? Hereâs good news! God has not left us to flounder. His all-sufficient Word provides what we need to make wise choices in planning this special day.
In this podcast, Scott Brown and Jason Dohm, joined by special guest Carlton McLeod, share insights from their new book, A Christian Wedding, on how a bride and groom can reflect Christ every step of the way.âŻAfter overviewing the biblical record of weddings, they then give practical counsel on how to steward your relationships and resources wisely and make God-honoring decisions related to music, wedding attire, and more. Their advice: Showcase the biblical vision for marriage. Put on a wedding you can afford. Reject worldlinessâand give your family and friends wonderful pictures of the beauties of Jesus Christ as you come together as one.
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God calls us to be a thankful people (1 Thess. 5:18), and such thanks was powerfully modeled to us by the Pilgrims in Plymouth in 1621. Following a harsh start where half their number died due to sickness and starvation, they gathered the next Fall to celebrate God’s goodness. Joined by local Indians such as Chief Massasoit and Squanto, they feasted, played games, and gave thanks to their Maker for blessing them with an abundant harvest.
In this podcast, Scott Brown and Jason Dohm, joined by special guest Al Burke, give practical tips on how to celebrate Thanksgiving Day as a family. Along with fitting songs to sing, they suggest fun games to play rooted in Pilgrim history, special Psalms to rehearse, and Thanksgiving Proclamations and other period accounts to read aloud—all designed for families to enjoy a rich and memorable day of thanks together.
Check Out These Resources as you Plan Your Thanksgiving Day Celebration:
Of Plymouth Plantation by William Bradford
Resource on the Pilgrims history and early Thanksgiving celebrations
Read Online / Purchase OnlineMagnalia Christi Americana by Cotton Mather
Explores the blessings of God on early AmericaFirst Thanksgiving Account by Edward Winslow
An eyewitness account of the first ThanksgivingContinental Congress “Thanksgiving Proclamation” (November 1, 1777)
A one-page proclamation for ThanksgivingGeorge Washington’s “Thanksgiving Proclamation” (October 3, 1789)
A historical thanksgiving proclamationAbraham Lincoln’s “Thanksgiving Address” (October 3, 1863)
A thanksgiving and repentance address during the Civil WarThe Ainsworth Psalter
Used by Pilgrims for singing Psalms, historically tied to early Thanksgiving.
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What drives churches into irrelevancy? What harms the coming generation thatâs grown up in the church? What nullifies preaching and doctrine? What compromises the familyâs integrity at its core? What damages our witness in the world? Itâs syncretismâmixing the things of God with the things of the world. Besides rejecting the true Gospel, syncretism is the greatest threat to the church and family in every age.
In this podcast, Scott Brown and Jason Dohm warn against the dangers of syncretism and give practical counsel on how to avoid it: First, cry out to God that he would resensitize you to the fact that youâre a blood-bought believer whoâs to live set apart from the world. Second, double down on Godâs Wordâmeet with the Lord every morning and let him shape your thinking and priorities. Third, double down on your familyâdonât let the enemy kick down your homeâs door anymore. Fourth, devote yourselves fully to your local church. In all this, resist the mixing the things of God with the things of the world.
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Manhood today is in crisis, as men across the globe have become increasingly passive, effeminate, depressed, medicated, and, in some cases, suicidal. Yet there is hope! God calls men to be men, and His Word shows us what manhood looks like. Rather than kowtow to feminism’s lies or gave way to their sinful flesh, men are to be strong and courageous dominion-takers whose chief desire is to glorify God.
In this podcast, Scott Brown, along with guests Trent Moody and Paul Carrington explain that the foundation of biblical manhood rests on men loving God with all their soul, mind, and bodies (Deut. 6:5; 1 Cor. 6:19-20). Men must have souls that long for God, “as the deer pants for the water brooks” (Ps. 42:1). They must order their thoughts after God’s Word (Ps. 119:133). And they must “present [their] bodies [as] a living sacrifice” for His service (Rom. 12:1). By doing these things they’ll be the men God’s called them to be.
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Thereâs a baby on the way! When a dad and mom learn theyâre expecting, joy fills the air as they discuss baby names, redecorating the nursery, and what life will be like in welcoming a new child into their home. Then the mother begins to bleed. And worry. And, before long, she has a confirmed miscarriage. As she and her husband begin to grieve, how should we comfort them?
In this podcast, Scott Brown and Jason Dohm, joined by guest Trent Moody, discuss this tender topic. When we learn of those whoâve miscarried, we must first âweep with those who weepâ (Rom. 12:15) and show compassion in real and tangible ways. We must next herald Godâs perfect attributes: He is faithful, holy, and loving, andâno matter the circumstancesâHe does all things well (Mark 7:37). Finally, we must encourage grieving couples that God will hold them up in their painful loss: Though they walk through the valley of the shadow of death, He will be there to comfort them (Ps. 23:4).
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Sermons should play a heightened role in our child training, for God has ordained the preaching of His Word as an integral part of the disciple-making process. Theyâre not only a key instrument He uses to convert the lost, but theyâre a vehicle through which families are strengthened and children are trained up âin the way [they] should goâ (Prov. 22:6). With this in mind, parents should thoughtfully guide their children to get the most out of sermons each week.
In this podcast, Scott Brown and Robert Bosley, joined by special guest Joel Beeke, give parents practical tips on how to teach their children to view sermons, prepare to hear sermons, listen to sermons, and weave them into daily life. Their counsel: stir up in your children a hearty appetite to receive the word. If you know the passage to be preached on, read and review it ahead of time with your family. Communicate to your kids that every sermon is a meeting with God, and that when a sermon is preached, theyâre not mere spectators, but participants. They should therefore listen well, take careful notes, and be prepared to share what theyâve learned.
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Apart from how you walk with God, marriage is the most important life decision youâll ever make. While âfalling in loveâ may come easy, marrying well in the Lord requires careful prayer and counsel, as well as the resolve to keep personal passions and hormones in their rightful place. It should be pursued for the right reasons with a clear mind and calm judgmentâand ultimately be driven by the desire to honor and please the Lord.
In this podcast, Scott Brown and Jason Dohm, joined by special guest Trent Moody, outline eight things one needs to consider and do before marrying. First, recognize the importance of the decision. Second, get good counsel from others about your potential spouse, and donât ignore it if itâs sound. Third, donât marry for the wrong reasonsâincluding for beauty (which fades), or wealth (which is fleeting), or out of a sense of panic. Fourth, seek the input and approval of your parents. Fifth, make sure there is genuine, mutual love between both parties. Sixth, have a visible means of financial support. Seventh, determine that there is equal yoking on spiritual things. And, eighth, make it a matter of earnest prayer.
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When civil rulers spurn Godâs law, Christians have a duty to speak. Thatâs the clear testimony of Scripture. Throughout history, faithful heralds of righteousness have called out civil magistrates for committing evil deeds and enacting laws repugnant to Godâs moral order. Think of Elijah before King Ahab and John the Baptist before Herod.
The need is no less great today. In this podcast, Scott Brown, joined by Trent Moody and Robert Bosley, discuss the churchâs duty to speak to morality in the civil sphere. And the topics before us are many: whether itâs local city councils promoting Gay Pride Festivals and transgenderism, or state agencies paying for the removal of sex organs or permanently sterilizing children, Christians need to call our civil leaders to forsake evil and follow Godâs ways.
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Who should be baptizedâthe children of believers or only those who repent and believe on Christ? The debate between paedo- and credo-baptists has waged for centuries, and the answer hinges on how we interpret Covenant Theology. What is without question is that all of Godâs dealings with man are covenantal. And Scripture further makes plain that those who enter covenant with God should receive the covenant sign. The question of baptism comes down to this: What is the nature of the New Covenant, and how does one rightly enter it?
In this podcast, Scott Brown and Jason Dohm, joined by special guest Robert Bosley, tackle the thorny debate between paedo- and credobaptists. Taking a robust view of Covenant Theology, they maintain that members of New Covenant are those who truly know God and have their sins forgiven: âthey all shall know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of them, says the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no moreâ (Jer. 31:34). The question of who should be baptized does not rest on who oneâs parents are, but on those whom the âLord our God . . . call[s]â (Acts 2:39).
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What is the role of a grandparent? While the world says it’s time to retire and relax, Scripture paints a much different picture. Grandparents have an opportunity to help disciple their grandchildren in God’s ways and leave a lasting heritage for their families that will bless generations to come.
In this podcast, Scott Brown and Jason Dohm, joined by special guest Josh Mulvihill, counsel listeners to reject the world’s wrong messages to grandparents, which is to maintain disengaged independence from their grandchildren on the one hand, and to indulgently spoil them, on the other. Passages such as Deuteronomy 4:9 and Psalm 78:1-7 call grandparents to teach their grandchildren God’s laws and His mighty works in history. Their story is not the point; it is the pointer to make much of God—proclaiming that the same great God who sustained them will guide their grandchildren’s steps, if they set their hope in Him (Ps. 78:7).
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Before they reach 18, 37% of the children in America will receive a visit from Child Protective Services. While some visits are warranted, 83% of the cases CPS investigates are unfounded. Sadly, doctors and nurses, driven by âmandatory reportingâ laws, along with unwise neighbors, regularly tip CPS off to concerns that open up innocent families to needless scrutiny that can result in children being wrongly taken from their parents.
In this podcast, Scott Brown and Jason Dohm discuss these challenges with Bradley Pierce of Heritage Defense. Heritage Defense is a membership-based, Christian legal advocacy group that guides parents on how to prudently respond to CPS and defends them against unlawful intrusion. While strongly opposing the criminal abuse of children, their goal is toâŻchampion the cause of those persecuted by the state for obeying Godâs commands in raising their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
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Itâs the world turned upside down! The July 13th assassination attempt of Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania showcased an image Americans had never seen beforeâa female Secret Service agent coming to the defense of a man. While woman warriors populate the Marvel universe, they donât play this role in Godâs world whenever Christian culture prevails. Sadly, weâve lost our bearings, and women have been the losers!
In the podcast, Scott Brown and Jason Dohm, joined by special guest Michael Foster, explain the scriptural mandateâmen lay down their lives to protect women and children, even as Christ gave His life for the church. The theme is echoed throughout Godâs Word: Men, not women, joined Abraham to rescue Lot and his family from foreign invaders. Men marched around Jericho in Joshuaâs time, and men fought with Gideon. And the list goes on. The creation order mattersâwomen should be protected as nurturers, while men go out to war.
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The gospel of Jesus Christ is not an aside to our faith. It âis the power of God to salvation for everyone who believesâ (Rom. 1:16). Without its wonder-working power, there is no hope for family, church, or cultural reformation. We must therefore keep the Gospel at the center, for from it flows salvation and hope for the nations.
In this podcast, Scott Brown and Jason Dohm discuss the Gospel as the centerpiece of Scriptureâfrom Godâs promise to crush the seed of the serpent in Genesis 3:15 to its ultimate fulfilment in Jesus Christ. Their charge: Donât let anything unseat the gospel as the center of things, yet also beware of a gospel that doesnât transform, for âfaith without works is deadâ (James 2:26).
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Faithful church deacons provide a ministry of mercy that the state can never matchâreaching those in need not just with physical and financial aid, but with spiritual help to the heart and soul. Their care for the sick, the disabled, along with widows and orphans, is Christianity in action. But what makes a young man qualified to fill this role? What attributes should he exemplify before assuming this key church office?
In this podcast, Scott Brown and Jason Dohm, joined by special guest Chad Roach, discuss how a deacon must fear God, rather than be a man-pleaser, and have a proven track record of persevering through trials and overcoming sin. Itâs also vital that he not be greedy for money, since heâll be handling the funds of the church. In addition, a deacon must have a wife who can come alongside and minister with him with sisterly care and discretion.
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While the world trumpets an anti-child bias, God proclaims large families to be a blessing, âBehold, childrenâŻareâŻa heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the wombâŻisâŻa rewardâ (Ps. 127:3). Yet a large family is a big responsibility. It requires a lot of discipline and resources. If youâre going to have a productive womb, you need to have a well-managed household.
In this podcast, Scott Brown and Jason Dohm, joined by special guest Michael Foster, discuss the perils of a large family and how to overcome them. Their counsel: maintain clear boundaries between boys and girls as it relates to modesty. Also enforce proper boundaries between parents and childrenâeven as you teach your older kids to help care for their younger siblings, they shouldnât become a second dad or mom. Encourage your wife through the physical and mental strain that she bears as a mother. And, as a husband and dad, be forward-thinking about your time management, as well as future needs to scale up your cars, appliances, and home space.
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How does God desire to be worshipped? The right answer doesnât come from the latest whiz-bang idea from todayâs creative coolness technicians, but from Godâs Word itself. Sadly, many in the church believe that anything thatâs not forbidden in Scripture is fair game to use in the worship of Godâfrom entertaining skits to musical light shows. But such notions reject the Bibleâs teaching on how God wants us to worship Him.
In this podcast, Scott Brown and Jason Dohm, joined by special guest Tom Ascol, defend the regulative principle of worship which affirms that the only âacceptable way of worshiping the true Godâ (LBC 22:1) is that which He has commanded in Scripture (Deut. 12:32), and âthat He may not be worshiped according to the imagination and devices of manâ (LBC 22:1). While incidentalsâsuch as whether we use chairs or pews, and what time we meetâare left to our discretion, the essentials of worshipâsuch as the preaching of the Word, prayer, and the remembrance of the Lordâs Supperâmust be followed as Heâs prescribed.
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The Proverbs declare that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge (Prov. 9:10; 1:7). Yet, for more than 50 years, America’s public schools have abandoned this truth, resulting in the death of Christian faith among the majority of our youth. But the problem doesn’t stop there. Even some creators of Christian curriculum have too freely elevated “classic” pagan literature to young students, failing to heed this sober warning: “Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ” (Col. 2:8).
Kevin Swanson of Generations explains why it is so critical in this present age that we have a thoroughly Christian curriculum that makes God’s Word front and center in every subject. In this podcast, Scott Brown and Jason Dohm interview Kevin about his vision to teach students how to use the eyeglasses of Scripture to view history, science, literature, math, and every other academic discipline. The goal is to raise up a new generation who fears God, glorifies God, and walks with God all their days.
Links:
Generations Homeschool Curriculum
Epoch
Apostate
Keep the Faith
God Made Me
Taking the World for Jesus
Taking Africa for Jesus
My First History
My First Letters and Sounds
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Whatâs a young man to do with his time and talents? Being self-focused is not the answer, for wise men build margin in their life so that can serve others in need. Young men who cultivate such character are often primed to serve as deacons, filling a vital role in the local church in meeting the practical needs of the body.
In this podcast, Scott Brown and Jason Dohm, joined by special guest Chad Roach, call on young men to look beyond their personal interests and be willing to serve as deacons, as God leads. This includes a man, with a wife and kids, whose house is in order. Ministering to the church as a deacon, they explain, provides a great opportunity to not only meet the needs of others, but to teach and disciple your children in the process.
Also Check Out: A Call for Young Deacons, Part 1
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What is âChristian Nationalism,â and should believers support it or not? These questions have caused a firestorm in recent years, erupting in Twitter wars and bombs being lobbed on podcasts from competing camps. To add fuel to the fire, the mainstream media has advanced skewed definitions of what the term means, demonizing anyone who dares to suggest that Christians ought to advocate for biblical principles in the public square. So what are we to make of all this?
In this podcast, Scott Brown and Jason Dohm, joined by special guest Tom Ascol, tackle the controversy. On the one hand, they reject the notion that America has a specific place in Godâs redemptive history on par with Old Covenant Israel, while also maintaining that the general equity of Godâs judicial laws has relevant application in our nationâs law systemâand that of every other countryâtoday. While an Old Testament theocracy is not the goal, Christian cultural norms should be pursued as God grants us opportunity.
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Cultural trends are insufficient, but Godâs Wordâs is sufficient to build His church. No other foundation will do. Yet for the last century, âdo-what-worksâ pragmatism has been a driving force in how many churches have pursued evangelism, worship, and church life. Rather than believing Godâs Word is enough, results-oriented ministry has dominated, leading to entertainment-centered youth programs, seeker-sensitive worship, among many other ills.
In this podcast, Scott Brown and Jason Dohm, joined by special guest Josh Buice, discuss how pragmatism has undermined faithful Gospel preaching, encouraged congregations to not practice church discipline, and decreased standards of church membershipâall stemming from a diminished trust in Godâs sufficient Word. Their call to the church is this: Instead of every man doing âwhat [is] right in his own eyesâ (Judg. 17:6), we must believe that the Scripture is all we need for âthe man of God [to] be complete,âŻthoroughly equipped for every good workâ (2 Tim. 3:16-17).
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