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The Caleb Gordon PodcastThe Caleb Gordon Podcast || Andrew Rappaport & Chris HohnholzI had the privilege of sitting down with Chris Hohnholz and Andrew Rappaport on the program today, and what a conversation it was! We covered everything from evangelism and racism to Buddy the Elf—and even why it’s James White’s fault that Chris ended up with Elf memorabilia. It was a fun and insightful discussion you won’t want to miss!
2024-12-1238 min
Voice of Reason RadioVOR Rewind: Is Submission Slavery? - Discussing Biblical Marriage RolesThis week, we look back at Chris and Rich's discussion on biblical marriage roles in the context of Ephesians 5: 22-33. Husbands and wives are called to certain roles which are defined by their own submission to Christ.
Show Links:
Submission and Love - Biblical Marriage Defined
AiG Article - Inferior or Equal
2024-05-111h 14Voice of Reason RadioThe United Methodist Church Embraces SinThis week, Chris addresses the recent decision by the United Methodist Church to overturn the prohibition on ordained actively homosexual persons and why this matters to the church at large.
Show Links:
Christianity Today Article
2024-05-051h 29Voice of Reason RadioChristian Speech According to ScriptureThis week, Chris discusses Scripture's constraints on the manner and content of our speech according to James 3 and 1 Peter 3.
Show Links:
Article: Does Our Speech Matter (X/Twitter Version)
Article: Does Our Speech Matter (STTK Version)
2024-04-2950 minVoice of Reason RadioThe Book of Hebrews vs. Church PragmatismWith the backdrop of Mark Driscoll and James River Church in view, Chris takes this episode to challenge Christians to understand that what and how we preach about Christ matters.
Show Links:
Justin Peters' Episode on Mark Driscoll
2024-04-231h 16Voice of Reason RadioVOR Rewind - The Peril and Pain of Pragmatism in the ChurchThis week week look back at a crossover of epic proportions as Chris Huff and Drew Von Nieda of the Matter of Theology Podcast joined Chris and Rich to take part in a round table discussion of the danger of pragmatism in the church and the rotten fruit it has produced in our world today.
2024-04-161h 39Voice of Reason RadioOf Eclipses and Bible ProphecyThis week, Chris discusses a recent social media claim that the upcoming solar eclipse is a prophetic revelation connected to Jesus, Jonah, and Noah. Such misuse of prophecy not only dishonors God and His word, it also causes confusion and fear among professing Christians.
2024-04-071h 28Voice of Reason RadioWhat Is a Good Church?This week, Gene Clyatt of Squirrel Chatter joins Chris to discuss what are the characteristics of a biblical church and why Christians should be concerned about it.
Show Link:
Squirrel Chatter Podcast
2024-04-021h 31Voice of Reason RadioIf There Is No Resurrection...This week, Chris walks through 1 Corinthians 15:12-28 as he discusses how the resurrection of Christ is the lynchpin of the gospel, without which, Christians have no hope.
2024-03-181h 07Voice of Reason RadioIs Your Speech Corrupt?This week, Chris discusses how Christians should model their speech with others after Ephesians 4:29-32 in our interactions with others.
Show Links:
Blog Article on X - Corrupting Speech
Blog Article on STTK
2024-03-101h 15Voice of Reason Radio"But Jesus Dined With Sinners!"This week, Chris and Rich discuss if and when Christians can attend certain gatherings as well as what our motivations should be in doing so.
Show Link:
Rich Street Preaching
2024-02-041h 29Voice of Reason RadioApplying Biblical Thinking in Daily LifeThis week, Chris looks at two topics, the upcoming election and a recent statement by Alistair Begg, to encourage Christians to think biblically through difficult issues.
2024-01-231h 17Voice of Reason RadioVOR Rewind - The Coming Social Justice StormLet's look back to 2018 when Chris and Rich discussed an article written by John MacArthur about social justice. They talked about the issues and pitfalls Christians would find themselves in for weeks to come concerning that issue.
Show Links:
Grace To You: Social Injustice and the Gospel
Striving for Eternity Podcast
2024-01-161h 15Voice of Reason RadioAre We Unequally Yoked With the Conservative Movement?This week, Chris highlights recent concerning behavior within conservative politics and asks Christians to look to Scripture first when evaluating our political associations.
Show Link:
YouTube Version
2024-01-101h 13Voice of Reason RadioIs Christmas Really Pagan?This week we share a crossover event when Chris joined Conversations With a Calvinist to discuss the question, "Is Christmas Pagan?"
Show Link:
Conversations With a Calvinist YouTube Episode
2023-12-171h 20Voice of Reason RadioThere Are No Small Prayers, Only Sinful MotivesThis week, Chris and Rich discuss a listener question: Is there ever a prayer that is too small to bring before God?
Show Links:
Theology Throwdown - Christmas Traditions
Monergism - A Treatise on Prayer
Voice of Reason Radio on YouTube
2023-12-121h 06Voice of Reason RadioThe Sin of UnthankfulnessThis week, Chris and Rich discuss Paul's admonition to the Philippian church to make their prayers to God with thanksgiving. How can Christians be thankful to God in all the trials and tribulations of life?
Show Links:
Spurgeon Sermon
Got Questions - What does the Bible say about ingratitude/unthankfulness?
Voice of Reason Radio on YouTube
2023-11-261h 04Voice of Reason RadioThe Christian in Law EnforcementReturning from their extended hiatus, this week the guys discuss Chris' recent retirement from law enforcement and how his faith impacted his service in that field.
2023-11-181h 39Voice of Reason RadioSpecial Edition: VOR Joins Conversations with a Calvinist to Talk All Things G3This is a Special Edition episode for all our listeners. This week, Chris joined Keith Foskey on "Conversations with a Calvinist" for his episode: "G3 Review by 2 Nerds Who Didn't Go!" The video version of this conversation can be found at the link below. Please enjoy and share this episode.
Show Link:
G3 Review by 2 Nerds Who Didn't Go!
2023-09-281h 08Voice of Reason RadioVOR Rewind - Trusting Christ to Provide in Times of NeedThis week we look back at when Chris and Rich discussed the issue of food hoarding and prepping. While often associated with the Mormon church, many people, including Christians, store up mass quantities of food and water in preparation for times of difficulty. Is this a biblical precept? How should Christians view it?
Show Link:
Ultimate Survival Space article
2023-09-241h 26Voice of Reason RadioNo Enemies on the Right?This week, Chris discusses the conservative argument that we cannot address hypocritical or sinful behavior on the part of our political allies because the need for victory outweighs the need to hold them accountable. Should Christians practice this ideology?
2023-09-171h 19Voice of Reason RadioVOR Rewind - Living Righteously in a Time of TribulationThis week we look back at when Chris and Rich walked through 1 Peter to encourage Christians to live righteously in a time of tribulation and persecution. Walking in holiness is a living testimony to the excellencies of our Savior.
2023-09-121h 22Voice of Reason RadioChristian Humility, AI, and LGB Minus the TThis week, Chris takes on some listener questions regarding possible discord within the LGBT socio-political realm and "Generative AI." He also encourages Christians to focus their motivations on glorifying Christ while being His humble servants in this world.
2023-09-051h 27Voice of Reason RadioVOR Rewind - Winsome and Nuanced: A Godly Stratagem or a Coward’s Retreat?This week, we revisit Chris and Rich taking on the ever-present argument that Christians need to be winsome and nuanced on social issues lest we offend the lost. Is this biblically true or are the pitfalls Christians need to be aware of?
Show Links:
Just Thinking - A Nuanced Gospel
Martyn Lloyd-Jones - Man and Sin
Martyn Lloyd-Jones - Ungodliness
James R. Wood - How I Evolved on Tim Keller
James R. Wood - This Article is Not About Tim Keller
David French - A...
2023-08-262h 02Voice of Reason RadioFinding Joy in SufferingThis week, Chris and Rich discuss Paul's letter to Colossae where he states he rejoiced in his suffering. How can Christians view suffering as a blessing from God and find joy in the trial?
Show Link:
Desiring God - What is the Secret of Joy in Suffering?
2023-08-131h 07Voice of Reason RadioVOR Rewind - He Came to the LowestThis week, we revisit Chris and Rich's discussion that when Christ came into the world, He came among the lowest of society. There is no barrier to any rank or social status to have access to God if they come in the manner He has prescribed.
Show Links:
A.W. Pink - Access to God
Cessationist Conference
2023-08-081h 25Voice of Reason RadioHonoring God MattersIn a solo episode this week, Chris discusses three mini topics covering sexual immorality, fighting on social media, and humility in serving Christ, which all point to a single issue - we should always seek to live our lives in a way that honors and glorifies Christ.
2023-07-291h 21Voice of Reason RadioThings That Go Bump in the Night - UFO’s, Ghosts, Bigfoot, Demons and the BibleThis week, Chris and Rich have a little fun discussing the topic of "high strangeness," a popular term for stories of mysterious animals, UFOs, ghosts, and more. While demonstrating how much that is reported is the product of misidentification, hoax, or natural causes, and some things defy explanation, they encourage Christians to not take their eyes off of Scripture when confronted with these matters.
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GTY - Demons and Magic
Crossway - Why We Should Not Fear Satan and Demons
Bigfoot, Ghosts, UFOs and Satan
Find Forgiveness in C...
2023-07-231h 48Voice of Reason RadioVOR SoundBite - Humility in Exalting ChristThe following is an audio reading of the article "Humility in Exalting Christ" which can be found at: https://www.slavetotheking.com/2023/07/05/humility-in-exalting-christ/.
2023-07-0610 minVoice of Reason RadioVOR Rewind - The Debate Over Secondary Issues in ScriptureThis week we look back at Chris and Rich's discussion on primary and secondary issues of Scripture. Does a doctrine being designated "secondary" mean it is irrelevant or should not be debated?
Show Links:
G3 Article - The Doctrine of Sympathy
STTK - On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and "Secondary Issues."
Blue Letter Bible - The Writings of Paul
Christianity.Com - Paul's Letters
CARM - Doctrine Table
Ligonier - What is Sound Doctrine?
TGC - When Should Doctrine Divide?
Find Fo...
2023-07-041h 32Voice of Reason RadioWhat Does It Mean To Be Divisive?This week, with the backdrop of a controversial sermon at the SBC Annual Meeting, Chris and Rich discuss what it means to have biblical unity and ask if it is always bad for there to be division.
Show Links:
VOR Episode - The Debate Over Secondary Issues in Scripture
Video - SBC Convention Sermon Reaction and Review
Got Questions - What does the Bible say about division?
Got Questions - What is the cause of church splits?
Ligonier - The Cost of Compromise
2023-06-241h 05Voice of Reason RadioRanting Rick Warren and the SBCThis week, Chris and Rich address a number of posts made by former Saddleback Church Pastor Rick Warren on the eve of the SBC Annual meeting. Warren's efforts to influence the Meeting are quite evident as he attempts to manipulate SBC members with posts intended to inflame passionate emotions. Christians need to be discerning of such tactics.
Show Links:
Rick Warren's Open Letter
TGC - Confessions of Faith and the Baptist Tradition
VOR - Rick Warren's View of Scripture and the Ordination of Women Pastors
VOR - I Don't Su...
2023-06-112h 08Voice of Reason RadioThe Love of GodThis week, Chris Huff of Matter of Theology joins Chris as they talk about the love of God from Ephesians 2 and 3.
2023-06-031h 10Voice of Reason RadioAll You Need is Love?This week, as we prepare to enter "Pride Month" in America, there are those who declare it is more important to be loving than theological. However, when we rightly understand Scripture, we recognize there is no biblical love in pride.
Show Links:
Got Questions - Love Your Neighbor
Got Questions - Phileo Love
Got Questions - Friendship With the World is Enmity With God
2023-05-281h 05Voice of Reason RadioIs Submission Slavery? - Discussing Biblical Marriage RolesThis week, Chris and Rich discuss biblical marriage roles in the context of Ephesians 5: 22-33. Husbands and wives are called to certain roles which are defined by their own submission to Christ.
Show Links:
Submission and Love - Biblical Marriage Defined
AiG Article - Inferior or Equal
2023-05-231h 14Voice of Reason RadioHow Should Christians Debate and Disagree?This week, Rich and Chris talk about how Christians should approach having debates and discussions with their brethren over important topics. While we can certainly engage in passionate discussions, we should always seek to avoid unnecessary divisiveness and look to build one another up in a spirit of humility, compassion, and kindness.
Show Links:
A Christian Directory, Vol. 4 - Richard Baxter
Got Questions - Why are Christians always arguing?
Got Questions - What does it mean that believers are to be salt and light?
2023-05-141h 17Voice of Reason RadioVOR Turns 7 Years Old!This week, Chris and Rich celebrate God's grace in allowing this podcast to be on the air for 7 years. May this episode bless and entertain you all.
Show Links
VOR's Very First Episode
2023-04-301h 15Voice of Reason RadioVOR Rewind - Is It Time to Leave the SBC?This week we look back at when Chris Huff of Matter of Theology joined VOR. Following the SBC Annual Meeting, we discuss the drift of the denomination, the actions of its leaders, and ask the question: is it time for churches to leave the SBC?
Show Links:
Donate to "Cessationist" Movie Project
STTK Article: On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and "Secondary Issues."
Megan Basham Article: Southern Baptists' #MeToo Moment
Tennessean New Site: Live Updates of Annual Meeting
Dustin Benge Twitter Thread: What is a Pastor?
R...
2023-04-251h 56Voice of Reason RadioPlaying Fast and Loose With Christian DoctrineThis week, Chris and Rich discuss the matter of professing Christians who claim to hold to the core tenets of the faith while their practice is at odds with clear biblical teaching.
Show Links:
Article - Saying the Right Things Doesn't Necessarily Prove Genuine Christianity
Article - What is Orthopraxy/Orthopraxis?
VOR Episode - The Debate Over Secondary Issues in Scripture
2023-04-161h 40Voice of Reason RadioCulturally Acceptable Violence Versus the Christian ChurchThis week, Andrew Rappaport joins Chris as they discuss the recent mass shooting in Nashville, Tennessee and the growth of culturally acceptable violence against certain groups in the nation.
Show Links:
STTK Article - Audrey Hale and Culturally Acceptable Violence
2023-04-021h 36Voice of Reason RadioRick Warren’s View of Scripture and the Ordination of Women PastorsRecently Rick Warren has discussed the scriptures which led him to believe it is permissible for women to preach and teach men. Chris and Rich examine the scriptures to see whether these claims are true.
Show Links:
Rick Warren Video Clip
Christianity Today Article
"I Don't Support a Theology That..."
"I Can't Support a Theology That...Pt. 2"
VOR YouTube Channel
2023-03-281h 39
Video – Echo Zoe MinistriesChris Hohnholz: The Sinfulness of Sin and Our Desperate Need for the GospelChris Hohnholz is the host of Voice of Reason Radio, a fellow show on the Christian Podcast Community. I was set to do a show with his co-host Richard Story, who had to not only postpone doing a show with me, but also postpone doing a regular show with Chris, so Chris and I teamed up for a crossover episode. For this episode, we want to talk to your unbelieving friends and family, so give us a listen, but then please share the link with that loved-one whom you’ve been praying for and that you’d like to hear...
2023-03-121h 12Podcast Video – Echo Zoe MinistriesChris Hohnholz: The Sinfulness of Sin and Our Desperate Need for the GospelChris Hohnholz is the host of Voice of Reason Radio, a fellow show on the Christian Podcast Community. I was set to do a show with his co-host Richard Story, who had to not only postpone doing a show with me, but also postpone doing a regular show with Chris, so Chris and I teamed up for a crossover episode. For this episode, we want to talk to your unbelieving friends and family, so give us a listen, but then please share the link with that loved-one whom you’ve been praying for and that you’d like to hear...
2023-03-121h 12Echo Zoe RadioChris Hohnholz: The Sinfulness of Sin and Our Desperate Need for the GospelChris Hohnholz is the host of Voice of Reason Radio, a fellow show on the Christian Podcast Community. I was set to do a show with his co-host Richard Story, who had to not only postpone doing a show with me, but also postpone doing a regular show with Chris, so Chris and I teamed up for a crossover episode. For this episode, we want to talk to your unbelieving friends and family, so give us a listen, but then please share the link with that loved-one whom you’ve been praying for and that you’d like to hear...
2023-03-121h 12Voice of Reason RadioThe Sinfulness of Sin and Our Desperate Need for the GospelThis week, Andy Olson of Echo Zoe Radio and Chris come together to discuss the wickedness of sin and how it demonstrates our desperate need for the gospel of Jesus Christ. We ask you prayerfully consider sharing this episode with those in your life who may need to hear this important message.
2023-03-101h 13Voice of Reason RadioVOR Rewind- How and Why Are You Engaging the Culture War?On this Rewind episode from last year, Chris and Rich discuss why and how Christians can engage in the current culture wars. All our efforts should be for the glorification of God and the proclamation of the gospel.
Show Links:
Chris' Twitter Post
MacArthur - The Christian's Response in a Pagan Society, Pt. 1
MacArthur - The Christian's Response in a Pagan Society, Pt. 2
MacArthur - The Christian and Government
MacArthur - The Christian's Responsibility to Government, Pt. 1
MacArthur Letter to Gavin Newsom
MLJ S...
2023-03-072h 04Voice of Reason RadioJen Wilkin and Christians in Public SchoolsThis week, Chris discusses a recent video debate put out by The Gospel Coalition wherein Jen Wilkin made an argument that Christians should consider placing their children in public schools. However, she also tied this argument to the idea that public school involvement is a form of the command to love one's neighbor. Does such an argument have biblical merit?
Show Links:
TGC Public School Video
Truth Be Known - True Marks of Revival
2023-02-261h 28Voice of Reason RadioEvangelical Emotionalism and the Sufficiency of ScriptureThis week, Chris and Rich discuss the modern evangelical embrace of emotionalism in events such as the Asbury Revival and TV shows like The Chosen. Similar to progressivist teaching, which denies the sufficiency of Scripture as God's Word, emotionalism can undermine the Bible by declaring we need something more.
Show Links:
Squirrel Chatter Episode on Asbury
Denny Burk - Some Thoughts on the Asbury Revival
Ebook - The Almost Christian Discovered
Find Forgiveness in Christ
2023-02-191h 28Voice of Reason RadioFruit of the Spirit: The Mark of True SalvationThis week, Chris and Rich discuss the fruit of the Spirit which is the evidence of Christ's work of salvation in a believer's life.
Show Links:
Spurgeon - The First Fruit of the Spirit
Christian Podcast Community
Apologetics Live Episode
Find Forgiveness in Christ
2023-02-051h 17Voice of Reason RadioAndy Stanley and Gay ChristianityIn response to a recent video where Andy Stanley of North Point Community Church affirms gay Christians in the church, Chris and Rich discuss the video and the biblical understanding of what makes someone a Christian.
Show Links:
Rich's Interview on A Word Fitly Spoken
Article - Such Were Some of You
Andy Stanley Video
Ryan Visconti Twitter Thread
Matter of Theology - Affirmation or Repentance
Dividing Line Episode Regarding Andy Stanley
VOR Episode - Has "Page CXVI" Abandoned the Faith?
2023-01-291h 26Voice of Reason Radio”The Destruction of Words is a Beautiful Thing”This week, Chris and Rich discuss how the manipulation of language in culture today is being used to trap Christians into an approved narrative. Christians must be consumed with the desire to know how God defines terms, concepts, and ideas. We must never give way to culture and adulterate the truth.
Show Links:
Matter of Theology Episode - The Bible Says...
Dividing Line Episode - The Insufficiency of Scripture by Andy Stanley
2023-01-221h 08Voice of Reason Radio”You’re Just a Fake Christian!”This week, Chris goes solo and discusses the growing use of the term "fake Christian" by those who oppose biblical truth. Born out of a combination of worldly desires and pragmatism in the professing church, many today feel emboldened to claim they are the standard of true religious expression while simultaneously declaring biblical Christianity to be hate-filled. How should Christians respond to this new assault?
2023-01-151h 04Voice of Reason RadioVOR Rewind - Should We Invite People to Church?As Rich fights the creeping crud this week, we invite you to listen to our discussion from 2018 when we talked about a golden calf of the Christian church in our age, inviting people to church to hear the gospel. We discuss this methodology and whether it should be a practice in the church.
2023-01-081h 12Voice of Reason RadioLooking Back at 2022 and Thoughts About the Year to ComeRich and Chris spend New Year's Eve discussing various issues in the last year to include Christian Nationalism, pragmatism, LGBTQ+ compromise in the church, Amy Grant, Rick Warren, and more. They also discuss what they hope to see and do in the year to come.
Show Links:
Ligonier State of Theology
VOR on YouTube
Ideological Subversion Video
Find Forgiveness in Christ
2023-01-011h 27Voice of Reason Radio”I Can’t Support A Theology That...” - Pt. 2This week, Chris and Rich continue their discussion of the roles of men and women in the church, the qualifications of a pastor, and the history of Ephesus where Timothy was preaching when Paul wrote his epistle.
Show Links:
Pliny H. N. v. 29, as quoted in “Ephesus,” The Latin Library
John W. Cowart. “Ephesus: A Wonder of the World.”
http://legalhistorysources.com/ChurchHistory220/LectureOne/MagnaMater.htm
https://www.gotquestions.org/braided-hair.html
https://biblearchaeologyreport.com/2019/08/17/three-things-in-ephesus-timothy-likely-saw/
https://www.worldhistory.org/ephesos/
https://www.monergism...
2022-12-181h 59Voice of Reason Radio”I Don’t Support a Theology That...”This week, in response to a post by Dr. Beth Allison Barr on Twitter, Chris and Rich discuss what the Bible instructs concerning the roles of women and men in the church. Does Scripture speak specifically to these roles and what about examples of godly women in history as shown in Scripture?
Show Link:
Michelle Lesley article - Rock Your Role
2022-12-111h 05Voice of Reason RadioThe Sin of SodomProfessing Christians who support homosexual agendas often claim Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed because of inhospitality or rape. This week, Chris and Rich discuss this claim and what the Bible declares on the subject.
Show Links:
MLJ Sermon - Moral Perversion
AiG - Sodom and Gomorrah: What Was the Primary Sin?
Got Questions - What Does the Bible Say About Gay Marriage?
Got Question - What is Sexual Immorality?
Lyndon Unger - Sodomy and Understanding Genesis 19
Find Forgiveness in Christ
2022-12-041h 21Voice of Reason RadioGod Defines Marriage, Not the WorldWith the backdrop of the US Senate's vote on the "Respect for Marriage" act, Chris and Rich discuss that marriage is God's institution, not the world's. Only He can determine what is a marriage and Christians ought not to be trapped into accepting a worldly definition.
Show Links:
STTK Article - It's Not About Pluralism, It's About Worldviews
Axios.com Article on Colorado Shooting
2022-11-231h 26Voice of Reason RadioVOR Rewind - Christianity vs. ConservatismIt's Rewind Time. Join Andrew Rappaport of Striving for Eternity and Chris when they discussed how Christians need to consider what is the source of their authority when they engage in conservative politics. Are the end goals of political activism more important than God's Word and what compromises do we make when we ally ourselves with secular conservatives?
Show Notes:
Dave Rubin Twitter Post
Glenn Beck/Dave Rubin Video Clip
Andrew Rappaport - Political Activism: A Christian's Role
2022-11-131h 17Voice of Reason RadioWork’s Salvation According to ScriptureWhat was the primary false gospel which Paul fought against and so many sought his death over? Rich and Chris discuss one verse from the Word of God which declares a truth contrary to what the world loves and embraces.
Show Links:
Got Questions: Why is salvation by works the predominantly held viewpoint?
Got Questions: How can salvation be not of works when faith is required?
MLJ Sermon: By Grace Through Faith
GTY Blog: Faith is a Gift
J.C. Ryle: Only One Way of Salvation
2022-11-081h 07Voice of Reason RadioIf God Exists Then Why is My Life Terrible?This week, Chris and Rich discuss the question, "If God is real then why do bad things happen?" Many people ask this question loaded with presuppositions, chief among them the idea that we deserve something good from God. Christians should be prepared to respond to those presuppositions biblically.
Show Links:
STTK Article: If God is Real, Why is Your Life So Hard?
Voddie Baucham Video: If God is So Powerful and So Good, Why Do Bad Things Happen?
John MacArthur: Why Does God Allow So Much Suffering?
Find Forgiveness...
2022-10-301h 18Voice of Reason RadioVOR Rewind - Deconstructionism vs. The ReformationAs Reformation Day nears, take time to listen to this episode from earlier this year when Chris and Rich discussed how professing evangelicals who engage in deconstructionism see themselves as practicing the principles of The Reformation. Is this comparison warranted or should Christians be on guard against destructive false teachings?
Show Links:
STTK Article - Deconstruction is Not Reformation
Just Thinking Episode #117 - Evangelical Deconstructionism
Got Questions - What is Deconstruction?
Desiring God - What Does "Deconstruction" Even Mean?
Find Forgiveness in Christ
Support Voice...
2022-10-251h 39Voice of Reason RadioHe Came to the LowestThis week, Chris and Rich discuss that when Christ came into the world, He came among the lowest of society. There is no barrier to any rank or social status to have access to God if they come in the manner He has prescribed.
Show Links:
A.W. Pink - Access to God
Cessationist Conference
2022-10-081h 25Voice of Reason RadioHow and Why Are You Engaging the Culture War?This week, Chris and Rich discuss why and how Christians can engage in the current culture wars. All our efforts should be for the glorification of God and the proclamation of the gospel.
Show Links:
Chris' Twitter Post
MacArthur - The Christian's Response in a Pagan Society, Pt. 1
MacArthur - The Christian's Response in a Pagan Society, Pt. 2
MacArthur - The Christian and Government
MacArthur - The Christian's Responsibility to Government, Pt. 1
MacArthur Letter to Gavin Newsom
MLJ Sermon on Romans 13: 1-7
2022-10-022h 04Voice of Reason RadioStop Putting God in a Box!We often hear people use this phrase but what does it really mean? Why do some professing Christians accuse others of limiting God? How is God put in a box? We look into the biblical implications of this statement.
Show Links:
NoCo Radio - Don't Put God in a Box!
Tim Challies - Putting God in a Box - Doctrine
CrossExamined.org - Yes, We Do Need to Put God in a Box
The Domain for Truth - You're Putting God in a Box
Find Forgiveness in C...
2022-09-271h 21Voice of Reason RadioContending for the Faith - An Examination of JudeThis week, Chris and Rich dive into the book of Jude and urge Christians to earnestly contend for the faith within the church.
Show Links:
Got Questions - What does it mean to contend for the faith?
GTY - How to Contend for the Faith?
Desiring God - Contend for the Faith
MLJ - The Unchangeable Message
Bible Hub - Jude 1:3 Commentaries
2022-09-171h 36Voice of Reason RadioCovenantalism, Dispensationalism, and Hyper-DispensationalismAfter an extended break, Rich and Chris are back behind the mics! And this week, they discuss how the Hyper-Dispensationalist view of Scripture inserts a false and harmful view of the gospel and the church into the book of Acts.
Show Links:
Covenant Theology vs. Dispensationalism
Hyperdispensationalism and the Authority of Christ (Bob Dewaay)
Theopedia: Hyper-dispensationalism
Theopedia: E. W. Bullinger
Ultradispensationalism
Got Questions: What is mid-Acts dispensationalism?
2022-09-111h 42Voice of Reason RadioVOR Rewind - Honoring God Through the Fiery TrialLooking back to last year when Chris and Rich discussed how the Christian can and will face suffering in this life. God calls us to submissive obedience through which He makes us more like Christ and glorifies His name.
2022-09-041h 40Voice of Reason RadioVOR Rewind - Wicked Rulers, Evangelical Elites, and Finding Joy in TrialsLet's look at a year ago when Chris tackled a potpourri of mini topics, speaking on issues of wicked leaders in our nation, evangelical elites who have suddenly gone silent, and finding joy in our trials.
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VOR Episode: The Big Eva Compromise of the 2020 Election
2022-08-301h 08Voice of Reason RadioVOR Rewind - Platforming Survivors in the ChurchThis week, we look back at when Chris and Rich responded to objections raised to Chris' article "Should We Platform Survivors to End Abuse in The Church?" Some readers questioned if the article sought to silence victims, if the Bible was truly the best source to treat trauma, and who is the church platforming? Chris and Rich seek to answer the objections biblically and with grace in a topic that can often be controversial.
Show Links:
Truth Be Known Episode: The Problem With Platforming Abuse Victims
Hearts for the Lost Podcast
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2022-08-141h 52Voice of Reason RadioVOR Rewind - Christ’s Church is Not a Safe SpaceIt's Rewind Time! In this episode, Chris and Rich discussed one Millenial teen's call for the Church to become a safe space for alternate forms of worship.
Show Link:
USA Today Article
2022-08-071h 13Voice of Reason RadioThe Passing of Beni Johnson and Bethel Church’s Theology of HealingThis week, Chris and Rich discuss the passing of Beni Johnson of Bethel Church in Redding, California. In this episode, we discuss our concern over the nature of Bethel's theology of healing, how God uses tragedy to bring people to salvation, and that it is our prayer that this time causes deep reflection on God's true gospel which brings repentance and faith.
Show links:
Christian Post Article
The Messed Up Church - Video
The Theology of Sickness and Healing - Bethel Video
Bethel - Core Values
Ten...
2022-07-242h 08Voice of Reason RadioVOR Rewind - Should We Invite People to Church?This week, we look back at when Rich and Chris discussed what is the church and who is it for? One of the golden calves of the Christian church in our age is inviting people to church to hear the gospel. We discussed this methodology and whether it should be a practice in the church.
2022-07-161h 12Voice of Reason RadioDeconstructionism vs. The ReformationThis week, Chris and Rich discuss how professing evangelicals who engage in deconstructionism see themselves as practicing the principles of the Reformation. Is this comparison warranted or should Christians be on guard against destructive false teachings?
Show Links:
STTK Article - Deconstruction is Not Reformation
Just Thinking Episode #117 - Evangelical Deconstructionism
Got Questions - What is Deconstruction?
Desiring God - What Does "Deconstruction" Even Mean?
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2022-07-101h 39Voice of Reason RadioThe Debate Over Secondary Issues in ScriptureThis week, Chris and Rich discuss primary and secondary issues of Scripture. Does a doctrine being designated "secondary" mean it is irrelevant or should not be debated?
Show Links:
G3 Article - The Doctrine of Sympathy
STTK - On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and "Secondary Issues."
Blue Letter Bible - The Writings of Paul
Christianity.Com - Paul's Letters
CARM - Doctrine Table
Ligonier - What is Sound Doctrine?
TGC - When Should Doctrine Divide?
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2022-07-031h 32Voice of Reason RadioThe Future of Abortion in AmericaThis week, following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Chris and Rich address certain evangelical arguments about how to best end abortion. Some are arguing that Christians must cede authority to the government to provide for the needs of mothers, but is this biblical?
Show Links:
VOR Episode - Whole Life Means Woke Life for Abortion
STTK Article - Is Roe the End?
STTK Article - Elitists Lecturing the Church About Abortion
Abort 73 Article - US Abortion Statistics
NY Times - Who Gets Abortions...
2022-06-262h 06Voice of Reason RadioIs It Time to Leave the SBC?This week, Chris Huff of Matter of Theology joins VOR. Following the SBC Annual Meeting, we discuss the drift of the denomination, the actions of its leaders, and ask the question: is it time for churches to leave the SBC?
Show Links:
Donate to "Cessationist" Movie Project
STTK Article: On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and "Secondary Issues."
Megan Basham Article: Southern Baptists' #MeToo Moment
Tennessean New Site: Live Updates of Annual Meeting
Dustin Benge Twitter Thread: What is a Pastor?
Rick Warren "Love Letter" to S...
2022-06-181h 56Voice of Reason RadioVOR Visits Echo Zoe Radio: Discussion Cornucopia 2022This week, Chris joins Andy Olson on the Echo Zoe Radio program for Discussion Cornucopia 2022. They talk about three different, but related topics from the Christian response to tragedy, being Salt and Light in the world, and the nature of our rights as Christians.
Show Link:
Echo Zoe Ministries
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2022-06-101h 13Video – Echo Zoe MinistriesChris Hohnholz: Discussion Cornucopia 2022Chris Hohnholz is a law enforcement officer near Reno, Nevada and fellow Christian Podcast Community podcaster. He and Richard Story have a show called Voice of Reason Radio. He returns for another discussion cornucopia episode, where we talk about three different, but related topics from the Christian response to tragedy, being Salt and Light in the world, and the nature of our rights as Christians.
Outline of the Discussion
Cultural Reaction to evil (such as school shootings.)
Evil people do evil things, and then sit in judgment.
The culture wants to dethrone God, then wonders why He allows...
2022-06-051h 14Podcast Video – Echo Zoe MinistriesChris Hohnholz: Discussion Cornucopia 2022Chris Hohnholz is a law enforcement officer near Reno, Nevada and fellow Christian Podcast Community podcaster. He and Richard Story have a show called Voice of Reason Radio. He returns for another discussion cornucopia episode, where we talk about three different, but related topics from the Christian response to tragedy, being Salt and Light in the world, and the nature of our rights as Christians.
Outline of the Discussion
Cultural Reaction to evil (such as school shootings.)
Evil people do evil things, and then sit in judgment.
The culture wants to dethrone God, then wonders why He allows...
2022-06-051h 14Voice of Reason RadioVOR Rewind - Has “Page CXVI” Abandoned the Faith?One year ago, Chris and Rich addressed when professed Christian singer Latifah Alattas of "Page CXVI" publicly announced her affirmation of the LGBT community. They discussed the public statement she released on Facebook and biblically respond to her hermeneutic of "love."
Show Links:
Page CXVI Facebook Statement
"Sheologians" Article
Ligonier Article - True Love
2022-06-041h 58Voice of Reason RadioChristians and Gun Control LawsThis week, Chris elaborates on his recent post about "common-sense gun control" laws. Chris and Rich also discuss the Christian response to these issues and why Christians own firearms.
Show Links:
GTY Sermon - Answering Tough Questions About the Christian and Government
John Piper - Should Christians Be Encouraged to Arm Themselves?
Tim Challies - How Should Christians Use Guns?
Got Questions - How Should a Christian View Gun Control?
Understanding America's Rifle
NRA - Assault Weapons
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2022-05-291h 51Voice of Reason RadioWinsome and Nuanced: A Godly Stratagem or a Coward’s Retreat?This week Chris and Rich take on the ever-present argument that Christians need to be winsome and nuanced on social issues lest we offend the lost. Is this biblically true or are the pitfalls Christians need to be aware of?
Show Links:
Just Thinking - A Nuanced Gospel
Martyn Lloyd-Jones - Man and Sin
Martyn Lloyd-Jones - Ungodliness
James R. Wood - How I Evolved on Tim Keller
James R. Wood - This Article is Not About Tim Keller
David French - A Critique of...
2022-05-222h 02Voice of Reason RadioThe Evangelical Response to the Roe SCOTUS ReportWith the SCOTUS leak indicating the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade, Chris and Rich discuss the tepid response from evangelical elites.
Show Links:
Article: Overturning Roe v. Wade inches us back toward the arc of justice
Article: The Roe Leak Spotlights America’s Crisis of Credibility
Free Grace Broadcaster: Evangelism
180 Movie
The Big Eva Compromise of the 2020 Election
Whole Life Means Woke Life for Abortion
Putting Abortion Ahead of the Gospel
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2022-05-081h 47Voice of Reason RadioTheology and Methodology: Women’s Roles in the ChurchIn a podcast crossover event, Michelle Lesley and Amy Spreeman of "A Word Fitly Spoken" join Rich and Chris to discuss women's roles in the church. What does Scripture command women to do in training up younger ladies in the Church? And are there prohibitions to the means by which they teach?
Show Links:
A Word Fitly Spoken
Bible.Org - Titus 2
2022-04-291h 11Voice of Reason RadioWhen The SBC Elite Turns Against the ChurchThis week, Chris and Rich discuss a hit-piece article published by Baptist News Global against Texas pastor Tom Buck. Christians must be aware that even just "reporting the facts" can be manipulated to lead readers to predetermined conclusions. It is the Christian's duty to ask questions about what is being said and what is being excluded.
Show Links:
A Story of Restorative Grace - Jennifer Buck
Tom and Jennifer Buck's Story - Video
First Baptist Church Lindale Elders' Statement
Servants and Heralds - Timeline of Events Article
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2022-04-242h 18Voice of Reason RadioCounting the Cost, a Unique Easter MessageAs we approach Easter, Chris and Rich, taking passages of writings from Charles Spurgeon and J.C. Ryle, encourage Christians to count the cost as we call people to follow Christ.
Show Links:
Spurgeon Sermon 3094
Spurgeon Sermon 1167
JC. Ryle "Holiness" Passage
Chapel Library
2022-04-151h 11Voice of Reason RadioDon’t Call Them Groomers??In response to a recent post by David French on Twitter, Chris and Rich discuss whether it is appropriate for Christians to call those who want unfettered access to children to teach them LGBTQIA curriculum "groomers."
Show Links:
TheoBros Podcast
David French Twitter Post
2022-04-101h 46Voice of Reason RadioMale and Female He Created ThemThis week, Chris and Rich ask the question, "What is a woman?" in light of the recent dust-up at the Supreme Court confirmation hearing of Judge Kentaji Brown Jackson. God is sovereign over all creation, including what makes us male and female.
Show Link:
Denny Burk article
2022-03-271h 17Voice of Reason RadioChristianity vs. ConservatismThis week, Andrew Rappaport of Striving for Eternity joins Chris to discuss how Christians need to consider what is the source of their authority when they engage in conservative politics. Are the end goals of political activism more important than God's Word and what compromises do we make when we ally ourselves with secular conservatives?
Show Notes:
Dave Rubin Twitter Post
Glenn Beck/Dave Rubin Video Clip
Andrew Rappaport - Political Activism: A Christian's Role
2022-03-191h 17Voice of Reason RadioVOR and MOT Take on ShepCon 2022This week, Chris is joined by Chris Huff of the Matter of Theology podcast. They break down the Shepherds' Conference 2022 and discuss the sermons and training that occurred with 3500 men of God, from around the world, over 3 days at Grace Community Church.
2022-03-132h 18Voice of Reason RadioThe Intersectionality of EcumenicalismThis week, Rich and Chris continue their discussion of the compromises BigEva makes with the world. Ecumenical partnerships with false religions and ideologies for worldly gain must be avoided in the Christian walk. No social or political gain is worth corrupting the purity of the gospel.
2022-03-061h 40Voice of Reason RadioVOR Rewind - Big Evangelicals Redefine the Biblical ChurchIt's a Rewind episode as we look at when Chris and Rich discussed statements by well-known evangelicals such as J. D. Greear and Beth Moore which indicate a move to redefine what makes a church biblical.
Show Link:
Dwight McKissic Article
2022-02-271h 42Voice of Reason RadioWhat’s Wrong With You People?This week, Chris and Rich look at recent examples of unbiblical attitudes and practices (as evidenced by persons such as Ed Stetzer, Beth Moore, Russell Moore, David French, and others) which demonstrate the "BigEva" machine is not an institution ordained by God. Christians must return to submitting to the one entity and institution ordained by Christ Himself, the local church.
Show Links:
Megan Basham Article
Erick Erickson Article
TGC Posting of Erickson Article
Beth Moore Tweet
2022-02-121h 33Voice of Reason RadioChristian, You Are Loved by GodThis week, building off a writing from J.C. Ryle, Chris and Rich discuss the love of God which brings great comfort in the life of a believer.
Show Links:
J.C. Ryle - Mark 14 Commentary
John MacArthur - The Glory of Christian Suffering
2022-02-061h 25Voice of Reason RadioVOR Rewind: NPR vs. The Bible - The Battle for Authority Over the ChurchThis week we rewind to when Chris took on an NPR article that asserts white supremacy finds its roots in American Christianity.
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Article:
NPR Article
Samuel Sey Book Review
"Open Hearts in a Closed World" Facebook Link
Christian Podcast Community
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Sharper TogetherChris HohnholzSend us a textIn today's episode we sit down with Chris Hohnholz. Chris lives in Nevada with his wife and two sons. He is Co-Host of the Voice of Reason Radio Podcast with his good friend Richard Story. Their goal with the show is to glorify God and edify the saints. To listen to Voice of Radio or see more about Chris, simply visit www.slavetotheking.com! Patrons have early episode access and exclusive content like upcoming guests and more! To learn more about this program please visit www.patreon.com/sharpertogether!...
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Andrew and Bud welcome award-winning podcaster, Chris Hohnholz of the Voice of Reason Radio, to discuss his review of the book White Fragility. This book makes a case for destroying the current power structure of American to try to create a utopia. This book assumes that all whites are racists and if they deny it then that is proof of their racism.
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