#019: A.W. Pink’s chapter on the Supremacy of God, reflects on how modern conceptions of God often reduce Him to a powerless figure of the human imagination. Comfort and strength comes from knowing God reigns sovereignly over all creation, nature, and the hearts of men, and trusting His absolute rule brings rest and assurance to…
#018: John Bunyan’s striking imagery of the River of Death in The Pilgrim’s Progress illustrates the passage from earthly life into eternal rest. Bunyan took the image from the Scripture’s account of Israel crossing the Jordan River and entering the Promised Land under the leadership of Joshua. His account highlights the Christian’s hope and reliance…
#017: Titus 1:1 explains that truth and godliness are inseparably connected in the Christian life. Sound doctrine is not a cold intellectual pursuit but the root of heartfelt devotion, worship, and obedience to God. The conversation covers how theology fuels orthopraxy, the dangers of divorcing belief from practice, and why the sufficiency of Scripture is…
#016: Isaiah 54:17 is a powerful promise that no weapon formed against God’s people will ultimately succeed. A discussion of the historical and prophetic context of this promise, and God’s sovereignty over trials, sheds new light on how this verse applies to the individual believer and the local church. It encourages hope and perseverance in…
#015: Isaiah 52:7 reveals that the gospel is not only for the lost but a continual source of hope, peace, and encouragement for believers. In this episode, Brance and Lauren explore why Christians need to hear “Your God reigns” regularly, reflect on Christ’s suffering for His people, and discuss the importance of church creeds and…
#014: God’s foreknowledge is often misunderstood or intentionally redefined, but the results inevitably lead to erroneous and dishonoring ideas about God. Drawing from A.W. Pink’s The Attributes of God, chapter 4, we discuss how Scripture consistently presents foreknowledge as God’s sovereign love for persons, not mere foresight of human actions, in a way that preserves…
#013: What does it truly means to be a godly, encouraging friend? Drawing from 1 Samuel 23:16, we discuss Jonathan’s example of strengthening David’s hand in God during a time of fear and uncertainty, and practical, biblical ways to support friends in distress by: showing up, speaking God’s promises, and reassuring them they are not…
#012: In this episode, Brance and Lauren explore why taking the Gospel to all nations is central to God’s mission for His Church. They discuss the Great Commission, the priceless treasure of salvation, and how even small congregations can actively engage in global missions for God’s glory. Coffee Talk: Brance and Lauren talk coffee ….
#011: Should you have friends? What will it cost you? Brance and Lauren discuss Proverbs 18:24 and the cost of true friendship. Genuine friends bear one another’s burdens, even to the point of being “broken” for them, reflecting Christ’s ultimate example of sacrificial love and commitment. Coffee Talk: Brance and Lauren talk pour over ice…
