Reason Together

Reason Together

We banter about Biblical things and hope it's productive.

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April 14, 2025 48 mins

Today on RTP — In this episode, we address a horrific trend of “sextortion” of teen boys. Then, did Todd Friel get one wrong about Bible TV shows? We follow his statement to its logical conclusion. Finally, if you can’t homeschool, will a Jewish school take your kid? And how exactly would that work?

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Today on RTP — In this episode, we talk about the treatment of unused Bibles and about using discernment when discussing politics. Then, is there a problem with discussing theology after church? In the Aftershow*, we ask if government is above the principles of the beatitudes, and we revisit the topics of the Hegelian dialectic, syncretism, and Provisionism.

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Today on RTP — In this episode, we end up discussing rage rooms and radical hospitality for some reason, followed by a real-time, cold analysis of a potential chiastic structure in the Sermon on the Mount. In the Aftershow, we read examples of ancient humor from an ancient joke book.

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December 19, 2024 50 mins

Today on RTP — In this episode, a listener asks an intriguing question about Christ’s temptation and how it differs from our own. Also, should you seek the forgiveness of a person who doesn’t know you wronged them? In the Aftershow, is there a pastoral qualification that changes with the culture? Then Thomas brings up a word he finds personally annoying as well as the ...

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Today on RTP — In this episode, we discuss the new movie “Am I Racist?” and ask if Christians should use subterfuge to win the culture war? Also, is there an acceptable form of hypnosis? Then, was Jesus' death enough for our redemption? The answer might surprise you. Later, we also discuss the “witness” of the Spirit and Baptist-ism.

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Am I Racist movie

Matt responds to Veggie Tales makers

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October 28, 2024 38 mins

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Pleading for the Plowboy, Nathan Deatrick’s article

Dave Young’s article

Thomas Balzamo’s article

Old English audio clip

KJV Study Project

Scripture Verses Cited: Romans 7

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October 26, 2024 53 mins

Today on RTP — In this episode, the plowboy has a new advocate in the Bible version debate. Also, how can a young man have certain conversations with his pastor… when the pastor is his dad? Then, what’s the deal with self-worth?

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Pleading for the Plowboy, Nathan Deatrick’s article

Dave Young’s article

Thomas Balzamo’s article

Old English audio clip

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Today on RTP — We discuss a controversial post from a missionary. And should a foreign missionary send tithes to his sending church in the US? Also, are there potential merits of having an angry expression on your face. In the Aftershow, we get into some surprising details of Covenant Theology.

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Lott Family Story

Lott Family - Family Freedom Project

A (Mostly) Pointless Debate of Huge Importance

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Today on RTP — In this episode, should Christians read self-help books? Also, is voice-cloning a help or a hurt to sermons? Then, is the border crisis God’s way of sending “world missions” to us? And how can a Christian truly enjoy God?

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The Christian Storyteller by Nathaniel Brown

Tim Ferriss' The Four Hour Work Week

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Father Abraham song (YouTube)

Scripture Verses Cited: Psalm 37:4, 43:4, 91:1; Matthew 22:37; Prov...

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August 15, 2024 30 mins

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August 15, 2024 61 mins

Today on RTP — In this very special episode, we come together for the 200th time to hash out ways to connect faith to practice. Then, several of our listeners take us for a trip down memory lane. Our QC editor said this episode is “in the top ten out of all of our episodes” and one of the “cornerstone” episodes of RTP. We hope you enjoy it! We sure did! Don’t miss the FREE Aftershow episode!

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Today on RTP — In this episode, on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we discuss the Greatest Generation and something that makes today’s generation different. Then, a listener asks for our analysis of Harrison Butker’s purportedly controversial speech. In the aftershow, we discuss a mental trick to gauge the value of your family time.

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Stats that show the Greatest Generation was different

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Today on RTP — In this episode, we discuss fake pandas. Also, what about obeying rules to get acceptance? Then, is it dishonest to take advantage of a good deal?

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Fake Pandas at zoo

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Parenting: 14 Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family

Becoming Free Indeed

Jinger Duggar Vuolo on Legalism and Grace

Jeremy Vuolo on Gospel Freedom

Does Jordan Peterson Believe in...

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Today on RTP — Is law the opposite of grace? Also, what is fear-based religion? And when does Matthew 18 NOT apply? In the Aftershow, how much sin can be portrayed in a story, and does the Bible shy away from portraying it?

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Today on RTP — In this episode, we cover a ton of ground on your questions. Can you say “No” to church fellowship activities? Is there a specific thing God doesn’t want you to know? And much, much more!

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Feminism: The Destroyer...

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March 25, 2024 42 mins

Today on RTP — Is praying for justice against someone contrary to praying for mercy? And is anger with God an acceptable emotion to work through? Also, one argument in the Bible translation debate that needs to be retired.

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Today on RTP — In this episode, we address a listener question about church raffles. Also, is a neck tie essential in pleasing God? Then we reveal a little-known Bible interpretive error. In the aftershow, should Christian writings always have a moral lesson?

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February 2, 2024 45 mins

Today on RTP — In this episode, we talk about things we learned from Doyle’s Fairies, including our tendency to create false memories and believe untrue things. Then we discuss a couple of terms that we should probably abandon. In the aftershow, a listener asks surprisingly interesting questions involving Jesus and lasagna, and marriage.

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January 17, 2024 49 mins

Today on RTP — Does being motivated by rewards make you insincere? Is God goal-oriented or process-oriented? And how can a young Christian couple introduce boundaries to the in-laws? Then in the Aftershow, a great question about consistent views of prophecy.

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