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Sovereign Fire StudiosWhy You May Be Wrong about Christian Nationalism: Theonomy w/ Sam PirrottaIf you have questions about Theonomy, Christian Nationalism, or the interplay between God's law and the civil government--this one's for you. Mason Skaggs is back with Sam Pirrotta for a thorough study of the Theonomist's position.Give to Sam's Ministry: https://pushpay.com/g/acfiusa?fnd=yxHf05h0MbuQZgrnfWrSmQ&fndv=Lock&lang=en&src=pcglSovereign Fire Links:Patreon: patreon.com/SovereignFireStudiosInstagram: @sovereignfirestudiosVenmo: @sovereignfirestudiosTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sovereign.fire?_t=8qZdi4jJRMp&_r=1Support the show 2025-04-171h 12

Preach and Persuade#101 - How to Discern a Calling into MinistryHow do you know if God is calling you into vocational ministry? How do you know if you should go to seminary? Where do your desires fit into your calling? Expect to hear answers to these questions as well as Sam's own story of how God called him into ministry and the role that Dan played in process. 2024-10-021h 04

Preach and Persuade#100 - Why We Need Theological and Ethical TriageAre there more or less essential doctrines in the Christian faith? Are there worse sins? How do we order and rank doctrines and practices? In this episode, Sam and Dan discuss theological and ethical triage. They also discuss the need for triage today, especially in the online Christian media world. Some things are not worth fighting about. How do we know what those issues are? 2024-09-251h 07

Preach and Persuade#99 - Teaching Evangelism in the South PacificIn this episode, Sam and Dan talk about their recent ministry in the South Pacific. They discuss teaching evangelism cross-culturally as well as their recent experiences doing evangelism. 2024-09-181h 01

Preach and PersuadeOpen Air Evangelism and Initiative Evangelism at KUIn this episode, we discuss our evangelistic experiences at KU in September of 2023. We regularly practice two types of evangelism: open-air dialogues where students initiate conversations with us and initiative evangelism where we initiate conversations with students. In this episode, we play audio recordings of how we begin our conversations with students when doing initiative evangelism. Also, we tell a story of our experience with a street preacher at KU. To learn more about our ministry, visit: afci.usTo help fund my ministry and this podcast, visit: https://pushpay.com...2023-10-021h 06

Preach and PersuadeThe Work of the Itinerate Preacher and EvangelistWhat is the difference between an itinerate preacher and a pastor? Does the church need itinerate evangelists? What does the ministry of an itinerate preacher and evangelist look like? Join Dan and me, as we talk with Stan Hankins, an itinerate preacher and evangelist who has served as an itinerant preacher for over 30 years. To learn more about my ministry, visit: afci.usTo donate, visit: https://pushpay.com/g/acfiusa?fnd=yxHf05h0MbuQZgrnfWrSmQ&fndv=Lock&lang=en&src=pcgl 2023-09-251h 29

Preach and PersuadeThe Crisis of MasculinityDan and I discuss the current state of masculinity. More and more statistics and studies confirm a real problem among men. And the cultural narrative continues to equate biblical masculinity with toxicity and mental illness. Dan and I key into the issue of spiritual warfare. The devil wants to make men impotent and passive. The devil wants men to be infertile and immoral.To learn more about my ministry, visit: afci.usTo donate, visit: https://pushpay.com/g/acfiusa?fnd=yxHf05h0MbuQZgrnfWrSmQ&fndv=Lock&lang=en&src=pcgl 2023-09-181h 11

Preach and PersuadeTongues and Prophecy in 1 Corinthians 14: A Debate Between Cessationism and ContinuationismThis is part two of our discussion on the miraculous gifts in 1 Corinthians 12-14. Does Paul use tongues as a private prayer language? Is tongues cognitive speech? Why does Paul value prophecy over tongues in the context of the church? And most importantly, have the gifts in Corinth continued into today? To learn more about my ministry, visit: afci.usTo donate, visit: https://pushpay.com/g/acfiusa?fnd=yxHf05h0MbuQZgrnfWrSmQ&fndv=Lock&lang=en&src=pcgl 2023-09-111h 15

Preach and PersuadeThe Miraculous Gifts in 1 Corinthians 12-14: A Debate Between Continuationism and CessationismWe continue our debate of continuationism and cessationism as we walk through 1 Corinthians 12-14. Is Paul describing a situation that is descriptive of only the first-century church? Is Paul teaching that the gift of tongues is now a private prayer language? Is the gift of prophecy that Paul is urging the Corinthians to seek the same type of prophecy we see in the Old Testament? We answer these questions and more as we consider how this passage of Scripture applies to us today. To learn more about my ministry, visit: afci.usTo...2023-09-041h 24

Preach and PersuadeCessationism versus Continuationism: A Biblical DebateHave the miraculous sign gifts ceased? That is the question Mason and I debate in this episode. Mason gives his most convincing arguments for the continuationist position, and I give my most convincing arguments for the cessationist position. Both of us seek to be as biblical as possible. To learn more about my ministry, visit: afci.usTo donate, visit: https://pushpay.com/g/acfiusa?fnd=yxHf05h0MbuQZgrnfWrSmQ&fndv=Lock&lang=en&src=pcgl 2023-08-281h 29

Preach and PersuadeThe beliefs we deny from Prosperity and Word of Faith teachersThis is the second episode in our series on cessationism and continuationism. In this episode, we consider the errors propagated by the Word of Faith and Prosperity gospel teachers. Since the miraculous gifts are such a central part of their ministries, it seems pertinent that we distinguish ourselves from them. Expect to hear us talk about their teaching on trips to heaven, the little god's doctrine, the promise of health and wealth in this life, and more. To learn more about my ministry, visit:afci.usTo support my ministry visit: ...2023-08-211h 05

Preach and PersuadeThe Christ Who Is: A Sermon on Colossians 1:15-20Jesus Christ is the eternal God through whom all things were made. As Paul begins his main arguments against the false teachers plaguing the Colossians Church, he starts with the most incredible statements on the nature of Jesus Christ. Truly, any christ who does not possess the attributes displayed in Colossians 1:15-20 is not the Christ who saves. 2023-08-1458 min

Preach and PersuadeCharismatic Abuses, History of Pentecostalism, and the Second Experience of Spirit BaptismWhat is the Pentecostal belief on the second experience of the baptism of the Holy Spirit? Why do we think it is unbiblical? How did Pentecostalism begin? What are the abuses of charismatic gifts and doctrines? We answer these questions in this introductory episode to a series on continuationism and cessationism. In this series, I join my friend, brother in Christ, and fellow church member Mason Skaggs. Mason is a continuationist, and I am a cessationist. In the series, we are going to give a defense for our views on the miraculous gifts of the Spirit: tongues, interpretation of...2023-08-071h 33

Preach and PersuadeLocal Church Leadership: Elders and DeaconsWhat does the New Testament prescribe for local church leadership? Who are the officers of the local church? Is there a difference between the pastor, elder, and overseer? Should local churches have a plurality of elders? What is the authority of the elder? What is elder-led congregational ruled polity? What is the office of deacon? We answer all of these questions in this concluding episode of our series on the doctrine of the church. To help support my ministry and this podcast, visit:https://pushpay.com/g/acfiusa?fnd=yxHf05h0MbuQZgrnfWrSmQ&fndv=Lock&lang...2023-07-311h 10

Preach and PersuadeThe Lord's SupperWhat is the Lord's Supper? What are the historic positions? How often should we celebrate supper? What does it mean to take the supper in an unworthy manner? Who should take the supper? Why are transubstantiation and consubstantiation unbiblical? We answer all of these questions in this discussion on the Lord's Supper. To learn more about my ministry visit: afci.usTo donate visit: https://pushpay.com/g/acfiusa?fnd=yxHf05h0MbuQZgrnfWrSmQ&fndv=Lock&lang=en&src=pcgl 2023-07-241h 27 $Sam Pirrotta\'s Sermons$ Sam Pirrotta's SermonsThe Comfort of Divine Providence: Psalm 139What are the most comforting truths in all of Scripture? How can a knowledge of God's divine nature comfort your soul in times of distress and suffering? In this sermon, Sam Pirrotta preaches through Psalm 139 at Harvest Plains Church in Mapleton, ND, and helps you see the comforting truth of divine providence. 2023-07-1753 min

Preach and PersuadeThe Ordinance of Baptism: A Biblical Defense for CredobaptismWhat are the New Covenant signs? What is a Baptist view of baptism? What does baptism represent? Why do we believe that paedobaptism is unbiblical? We answer all these questions in this episode as we discuss the church ordinance of baptism and give our biblical defense for credobaptism. For more information about my ministry or to donate, visit: afci.us 2023-07-1754 min

Preach and PersuadeA Biblical Case for CongregationalismDoes the NT prescribe a specific type of church government structure? Who wields the keys of the kingdom? Do bishops or elders have authority over the church, or does the congregation have authority? In this episode, we will make our defense for the congregational polity in which the members of the church wield the keys of the kingdom. For more information about my ministry or to donate, visit: afci.us 2023-07-101h 13

Preach and PersuadeDoes God regulate how the Church is to worship Him?In this episode, we discuss the regulative principle versus the normative principle. God does regulate how He is to be worshiped when His people gather. We are not free to do whatever we want. Indeed, God created us for the very purpose of worshipping Him. It makes sense that He would tell us how we are to do it. When we gather, we must preach the word, read the word, pray the word, sing the word, and display the word. For more information about my ministry visit, afci.us 2023-07-031h 10

Preach and PersuadeThe Relationship Between Israel, the Church, and the KingdomThe relationship between Israel, the church, and the Kingdom is one of the most consequential issues in biblical theology. It has downstream effects on ecclesiology, eschatology, political theology, and even soteriology. Broadly speaking, covenant theology sees far more continuity between these three entities, while dispensational theology sees more discontinuity. In this episode, Cody Weckerly, Adam Nesvold, and I defend our view that all three are distinct yet related. For more info on my ministry visit, afci.us 2023-06-251h 11

Preach and PersuadeWhat is the Church?In this episode, I sit down with Cody Weckerly and Adam Nesvold of Harvest Plains Church to discuss the nature and identity of the church. After discussing some misconceptions, we give a biblical definition of what the church is. The church is the New Covenant people of God saved by the gospel of Jesus Christ, regenerated by the Spirit, who assemble regularly to worship God. To learn more about my ministry visit, afci.usTo learn more about Harvest Plains Church, visit harvestplains.org 2023-06-1347 min

Preach and PersuadeThe Story of Harvest Plains Church: An Introduction to the Doctrine of the ChurchIn this episode, I talk with pastors Cody Weckerly and Adam Nesvold of Harvest Plains Church. Cody Weckerly began the process of planting Harvest Plains Church exactly four years ago. When planting a church, all matters of ecclesiology must be thought through. If you are going to plant a church, you have to know what the church is and what the church does. Before getting into theology, we reminisce about the first year of planting Harvest Plains. To learn more about my ministry with AFCI, visit: afci.usTo learn more about Harvest Plains Church...2023-06-071h 27

Preach and PersuadeHow are Christians to judge each other?In this episode, we discuss the texts of Scripture that command the Christian to judge his fellow brother in the Lord. The Christian duty of judging really is the church discipline process. We look at Matthew 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 5, and 1 Timothy 5:17-21. To learn more about our ministry or to donate, visit: afci.us 2023-05-1546 min

Preach and PersuadeDon't judge me! Are Christians supposed to judge others?Every Christian has heard the statement, "Jesus said that we are not supposed to judge." But is this true? Is there a place in the Christian life where we are commanded to exercise judgment of others? There certainly is. In this episode, Dan and I look at the common texts that people use to defend their position that Christians are not supposed to judge others, and we explain why those texts are not saying what people think they are saying. In the next episode, we will look at the texts that command us to judge. To learn...2023-05-1156 min

Preach and PersuadeRevivals in the 20th Century with Mack TomlinsonIn this episode, we interview Mack Tomlinson. Mack is one of five pastors at Providence Chapel in Denton, Texas. He also maintains a ministry of itinerate preaching and teaching around the US. Mack served as the editor of HeartCry, a journal on revival and spiritual awakening, which gave him a unique knowledge on revival. In this episode, Mack explains the events in and around the revivals that took place on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland with Duncan Campbell and the earlier Welsh revivals. He also talks about the Canadian Revivals in the 1970s. To buy Mack's...2023-05-041h 17

Preach and PersuadeThe State of Christianity at KU in Lawrence, KansasDan and I went around the union at KU and asked students two questions: 1) what is a Christian? 2) what is the disposition on this campus towards Christianity? I recorded their responses for you to hear. We then offer our insights and thoughts concerning the state of Christianity at KU and discuss methods to effectively do evangelism. To learn more about our ministry or to donate, visit afci.us 2023-04-2949 min

Preach and PersuadeRevival and Asahel Nettleton versus Revivalism and Charles FinneyIn this episode, we zoom into the two key figures of the second great awakening, Asahel Nettleton and Charles Finney. Nettleton was of the "old way," much in the grain of Jonathan Edwards, believing that revival and conversion were sovereign works of God. Finney launched the "new way," which believed revival could be manufactured by man. Though Finney was reported to have 250,000 converts, history shows that most were illegitimate. Nettleton was reported to have 25,000 converts, of which 90 percent or more were true converts. To learn more about our ministry or to donate, visit: afci.us 2023-04-2446 min

Preach and PersuadeRevival and the Second Great AwakeningIn this episode, we give an overview of the second great awakening and its key figures. The awakening began in the late 18th century after the Revolutionary War quenched Christianity in America. Christianity in America has never been the same since the second great awakening. It completely changed the religious fabric of society and denominational adherence. To learn more about our ministry or to donate, visit: afci.us 2023-04-2147 min

Preach and PersuadeRevival and the First Great AwakeningLikely the most amazing example of true revival in church history is the first great awakening. Various revivals impacted New England, England, and Europe in a period of about 40-50 years, starting in 1727. In this episode, we walk through the timeline of events beginning with the Moravian Pentocast at Herrhut, moving to the Wesleys and Whitefield in England and Georgia, and finally, ending with the events of Northampton, Massachusetts, with Jonathan Edwards. To learn more about our ministry or to donate, visit: afci.us 2023-04-141h 03

Preach and PersuadeRevival in the Old Testament, the Blessings of Revival, and Why Revival is NeededIn this episode, Dan and I look at two Old Testament passages as examples of revival: 1 Samuel 7 and 2 Kings 22-23. We also discuss the state that God's people are often in when revival is needed. Finally, we talk about the blessings and products of revival. Revival always leads to true repentance of real sin, which manifests in outward living. For the Old Testament saints, this meant a reclamation of God's law and the destruction of idols. For your own personal study, here are a number of OT passages that you can read as examples of revival. Joshua 24, 2...2023-04-031h 01

Preach and PersuadeWhat is Revival? Words and DefinitionsIn this episode, Dan and I begin with a brief Old Testament word study of the Hebrew verb Hāyâ, which is often translated as to revive, live again, or bring back to life. Dan then reads a number of definitions of revival developed over the years by Christian theologians and historians. The working definition that we moved forward with is that revival is God's manifest presence that revives and restores God's people to their first love, which has secondary effects on the culture and society around them. To learn more about our ministry or donate, visit: af...2023-03-3140 min

Preach and PersuadeOur thoughts on the Asbury RevivalCertainly, everyone is talking about the Asbury Revival. Our ministry, Ambassadors for Christ International, has a rich history of revival-type ministry to the point where an aspect of our vision is to "seek revival in the church." In this episode, Dan and I give our tempered thoughts on the Asbury Revival to serve as a way to introduce a mini-series on biblical and historical revival. To learn more about our ministry or to donate, visit:afci.us 2023-03-041h 11

Preach and PersuadeKnowledge, Experts, PhDs, Postmodernism and the Case of Christian ConfusionThere is broad confusion among most American evangelicals when it comes to biblical truth and who to trust. Many cultural experts, scientists, politicians, scholars, media outlets, and even Christian leaders are saying things that clearly contradict much of what the Bible has to say. And yet, these are the people with the degrees and the so-called "expertise." Thus, can the average Christian have any confidence in knowledge and belief? Dan and Sam talk through these issues and basically come to one conclusion: you can trust your Bible. 2023-03-031h 26

Preach and PersuadeWhat is Biblical Courage?In this discussion, Dan and Sam build upon the previous episode, where they discussed Acts 4:13 and the reality that the religious leaders recognized that the disciples had been with Jesus. Being with Jesus manifests in a bold and courageous life for the sake of the gospel. There are countless examples of courage in the Bible. Yet, keep in mind that courage presupposes fear. Courage is doing what is right and obeying God even though you are prone to fear. Ultimately, Jesus is the quintessential example of a man of courage. For more information about our ministry and...2023-02-1535 min

Preach and PersuadeRecognized as having been with Jesus: Acts 4:13In Acts 4, the disciples are brought before the Jewish religious leaders and told not to preach the gospel anymore. However, Luke tells us that the religious leaders recognized these men as having been with Jesus. What about the disciples was so Jesus-like? Well, Dan lists three distinguishing characteristics from the text: knowledge, courage, and horizontal love for neighbor. In this episode, we walk through these themes, paying special attention to the distinguishing mark of knowledge. To learn more about our ministry with Ambassadors for Christ or to donate, visit: afci.us 2023-02-0843 min

Preach and PersuadeEternal Reward and the Incentive for StewardshipIn this episode, Sam and Dan discuss the biblical reality of eternal reward. God promises to reward Christians on the Day of judgment according to how they stewarded their lives. This means that every moment as a Christian counts. God gives us real incentive to take seriously our life in the body. Do not waste your time. Do not waste your faith. For more information about our ministry and to support us, visit:afci.us 2023-02-0157 min

Preach and PersuadeWhat is Christian Stewardship?In this episode, Sam and Dan discuss the biblical doctrine of stewardship. God has given you all that you have. And God gives gifts to men in order for them to steward those gifts to the glory of God. Stewardship, then, is taking all that God has given you, maximizing the potential of each gift according to biblical priorities, and directing all to the glory of God. Expect to hear a discussion on the stewardship of the body, faith, and time. To learn more about our ministry and to donate, click the link below. afci...2023-01-251h 10

Preach and PersuadeEvangelism in a Post-Christian WorldDan and I discuss our evangelistic efforts this fall at KU in Lawerence, Kansas. There is a logos, ethos, and pathos to evangelism that we are trying hold in tension. The logos never changes. The message of evangelism is always the one-true gospel. But we as evangelists are claiming that we have been changed by this logos. So, there is an ethos and pathos that we should display and model that is in harmony with the logos we preach. afci.uspreachandpersuade.com 2022-11-0757 min

Preach and PersuadePaul's Example of Leadership in Acts 20:17-38This is our final episode on leadership. Dan and I wrap up the definition of leader with Paul's example in Acts 20 as he speaks to the the Ephesian elders. Paul hits on all of the elements of a spiritual leader: capacity, responsibility, influence, a group of God's people, and purpose. We begin the episode discussing Dan's recent leadership role as the national director of Ambassadors for Christ International.To support our ministry visit: afci.us 2022-10-1751 min

Preach and PersuadeLeader - A Definition, Part III: Influencing People for God's PurposeA godly leader is someone who has a God given capacity and a God given responsibility, who is influencing a group of God's people towards God's purpose for those people. In part III, Dan and I discuss what it means for a leader to influence people. First, we discuss what God's ultimate purpose and goal is for His people. And second, we discuss how a leader practically does the work of influence: by modeling and teaching.AFCI's website: afci.us 2022-09-051h 04

Preach and PersuadeLeader - A Definition, Part II: Divine ResponsibilityIn this episode, Dan and I discuss the second aspect of the definition of leader that we are working through: divine responsibility. Underneath the umbrella of responsibility, we discuss the burden that leaders feel and the reality of accountability. Every leader will have to give an account to God for how they lead His people. If you are a leader, you are responsible; and if you are responsible, you are accountable. Here is a link to our ministry website: https://afci.us/2022-08-2153 min

Preach and PersuadeLeader - A Definition, Part I: Divine CapacityEveryone seems to have a different idea of what a leader is. Is everyone a leader? Can every one at least become a leader? In this episode, Dan and I give a definition for a godly leader and begin to unpack the first element of the definition: divine capacity. Simply put, not everyone has the capacity to be a leader. There is nothing wrong with God designed hierarchy. 2022-08-081h 06

Preach and PersuadeStories of godly leadership: An interview with pastor JD SummersIn the third episode in this series on leadership, Dan and I interview Dan's pastor JD Summers. JD provides some incredible insight into pastoral leadership, especially those things which characterize really effective spiritual leaders. And when I say effective, I mean effective in honoring God and shepherding His sheep. If you want to make a donation to my ministry follow the link below. In the designation drop down you can click on my name -- Samuel Pirrotta. https://give.cornerstone.cc/afci 2022-06-0851 min

Preach and PersuadeStories of godly leadership: An interview with Allen TollefsonThe second part in a series on godly leadership. In this episode Dan and I interview Dan's close friend, Allen Tollefson. Now in his 80s, Allen has served in many leadership roles in his life and offers great insight to the discussion on what makes a godly leader. If you desire to give to my ministry, you can follow the link below to AFCI's giving page. https://give.cornerstone.cc/afci 2022-06-011h 14

Preach and PersuadeStories of godly leadership: An interview with Al NegenThis is the first episode in a series on biblical leadership. The current cultural moment has revealed a failure in many church leaders. In this first episode, I and Dan Rudman interview Al Negen, a time tested godly leader. Most of the episode is Al's story and upbringing. Here is a link the AFCI's giving page if you so desire to help support my ministry. https://give.cornerstone.cc/afci 2022-05-2753 min

Preach and PersuadeCanada's Bill C-4 and Biblical Sexuality and IdentityCanada just passed Bill C-4 criminalizing conversion therapy. The Bill's definition of conversion therapy clearly encompasses the act of preaching the gospel to an LGBTQ individual and calling them to repentance. It also seems to be broad enough to encompass simply preaching from the pulpit what the Bible says about homosexuality, sexuality, and biblical identity. This Bill is a clear and direct attack on Christians. Pray for our Canadian brothers and sisters in Christ. Here is a link to AFCI's giving page. If you desire to support my ministry you can give to me by clicking my...2022-02-0149 min

Preach and PersuadeCommon Grace: Various means of graceAs I continue in my series on common grace, I touch on further means of common grace. God put within our bodies and within this world a common grace potential. Moreover, God's common grace is seen most clearly in certain families, certain upbringings, certain types of education, and certain vocations. This means that common grace is not equal. Some receive more common grace than others. Finally, common grace undeniably extends through the Word of God and through the Church. The non-believer benefits from living in a Christianized culture. The non-believer benefits when he lives according to Christian morality. 2021-12-2051 min

Preach and PersuadeCommon Grace: The Noahic CovenantAs I continue in my series on God's common grace, I focus specifically on the inception of God's common grace in this episode, which is the Noahic Covenant. As common grace is God's general and temporal favor towards humanity which restrains man's sinful nature, the Noahic covenant serves to provide the necessary means to give stability to human beings moving forward in human history. Of incredibly importance in the Noahic Covenant is God's institution of government and capital punishment, both of which restrain sin in unbelievers. 2021-12-021h 06

Preach and PersuadeCommon Grace: An IntroductionIn this episode, I begin a new series on the doctrine of common grace. Common grace is a doctrine that must be understood when considering the life and accomplishments of non-believers. Why can non-believers experience the good of creation? Why are non-believers not instantly judged? Why do non-believers have the ability to make superficially good decisions? All of these questions find their answer in the doctrine of common grace. 2021-11-2424 min

Preach and PersuadeMan and Woman, It's God's Idea: A discussion on manhood, mission, and contendingThis episode with recorded back in February 2021 immediately after our interview with Aaron Renn. Aaron Renn is the founder of the Masculinist, which now operates as a newsletter, podcast, YouTube channel, and blog. Given our limited time with Aaron, we thought it would be helpful to spend some more time fleshing out our discussion and the topics addressed. This episode serves as the close of our series on man and woman. https://themasculinist.com 2021-10-181h 05

Preach and PersuadeMan and Woman, It's God's Idea: A discussion with Aaron Renn on masculinityIn this episode, Sam Pirrotta and Dan Rudman have a discussion with the founder of the Masculinist, Aaron Renn. The Masculinist started in 2016 as a monthly newsletter, but now has grown into a podcast and blog. Through the Masculinist, Aaron Renn has created a place where men can get serious content on everything manhood, and all from a Christian perspective. Sign up for his newsletter and peruse his archives at the link below. In this discussion, Aaron explains the problems with the servant leadership model, what it means that man is on a mission, and why a man needs...2021-02-091h 10

Preach and PersuadeMan and Woman, It's God's Idea: A discussion with two married couplesJoin Sam Pirrotta and Dan Rudman as they continue in their series on biblical manhood and womanhood. This episode marks the first episode in the application portion of the series. Now that we understand what the Bible says about men and women, we can now apply these principles to our lives today. In this episode, Sam interviews Dan and his wife Tina and their close friends Gabe and his wife Missy. These two married couples have lived biblically faithful lives as husbands, wives, and parents. They have a lot of wonderful wisdom on how to live faithfully today.2021-02-041h 35

Preach and PersuadeMan and Woman, It's God's Idea: 1 Peter 3:1-7Join Sam Pirrotta and Dan Rudman as they look at Peter's treatment of the role of men and women in 1 Peter 3:1-7. Not only are women to submit to Christian husbands, but a Christian woman is even to submit to her unbelieving husband. Thus, the pattern of man and woman stretches beyond the purely Christian sphere. 2021-01-271h 12

Preach and PersuadeMan and Woman, It's God's Idea: 1 Timothy 5:3-16, the description of a Godly womanSam Pirrotta and Dan Rudman continue their series on the theology and pattern of man and woman displayed in Scripture. In 1 Timothy 3, Paul describes the type of man qualified to lead God's Church. In 1 Timothy 5, Paul describes the type of woman qualified to be considered a widow worthy of support from the church and worthy of ministry in the Church. It truly is a description of a Godly woman. The description Paul gives should be the type of woman all women strive to be. 2021-01-201h 33

Preach and PersuadeMan and Woman, It's God's Idea: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, the description of a Godly manJoin Sam Pirrotta and Dan Rudman as they continue their series on biblical manhood and womanhood. In this episode Sam and Dan look at the type of man who is qualified to lead God's Church as described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7.. As the man is the head and leader of the home, so is the man called to be the shepherd of Jesus's bride. 2021-01-131h 23

Preach and PersuadeMan and Woman, It's God's Idea: 1 Timothy 2:8-15Sam Pirrotta and Dan Rudman continue their series on manhood and womanhood. In this episode, they look 1 Timothy 2:8-15 which is known for Paul's prohibition towards woman teaching doctrine to men in the local Church. Furthermore, Paul affirms motherhood as the sanctifying sphere of womanhood. Though many people dismiss the clear teaching of this passage as cultural, Paul grounds his command in the creation design of Genesis 1-3 necessitating it application to today. 2021-01-061h 54

Preach and PersuadeMan and Woman, It's God's Idea: Ephesians 5:21-33 and Colossians 3:18-19Sam Pirrotta and Dan Rudman continue their look at the role of men in women as expressed in the New Testament epistles. In this episode Sam and Dan look at the profound roles of a husband and wife within a marriage in Ephesians 5:21-33 and Colossians 3:18-19. The roles of a man and woman in a marriage mirror Christ's relationship with the Church. In that way, a confusion in role within a marriage would only distort a proper understanding of Christ's relationship with his bride, the Church, further amplify the importance of living according to God's design for men...2020-12-301h 43

Preach and PersuadeMan and Woman, It's God's Idea: 1 Corinthians 14:33-36 and Galatians 3:28Sam Pirrotta and Dan Rudman continue their survey of the passages in New Testament epistles which deal with the roles of men and women. 1 Corinthians 14:33-36 speaks towards a woman's role when weighing prophecy in the public assembly. Furthermore, given the ongoing pattern of manhood and womanhood clearly displayed in Scripture, the text needed to overturn the pattern must be overwhelmingly clear. Is Galatians 3:28 the text that overturns the pattern as so many egalitarians believe? We are not convinced it is. 2020-12-231h 23

Preach and PersuadeMan and Woman, It's God's Idea: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16The New Testament epistles contain explicit teaching on the roles of man and woman. In this part of the series, Sam and Dan are walking through the primary texts in the epistles which speak of manhood and womanhood. Join Sam and Dan as they look at 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, which speaks on a visible expression of woman's submission to the authority of her husband in the public worship gathering. 2020-12-162h 04

Preach and PersuadeMan and Woman, It's God's Idea: The Gospels, Acts, and the early ChurchIn this episode Sam and Dan rap up the pattern biblical manhood and womanhood seen in the Gospels as they transition into an overview of the early church in Acts. In the beginning of the Acts another opportunity presented itself to overturn the biblical pattern in the picking of Judas's replacement. Two men were given as options; thus, the pattern was consistent. Sam and Dan also discuss the type of passage that would need to be discovered in order to overturn the role of man and woman already established in three-quarters of the Bible. 2020-10-151h 19

Preach and PersuadeMan and Woman, It's God's Idea: Jesus and the GospelsJoin Sam Pirrotta and Dan Rudman as they discuss the creation instituted pattern of manhood and womanhood carried into the New Covenant experience. Jesus, as God in the flesh, had no issue uprooting unjust cultural norms, especially pertaining to the Law. However, Jesus clearly taught and practiced the pattern of biblical manhood and womanhood that He designed in the garden with Adam and Eve.2020-10-071h 33

Preach and PersuadeMan and Woman, It's God's Idea: What does the Old Testament say?Join Sam Pirrotta and Dan Rudman as they discuss God's design for man and woman through the Old Testament. God created man and woman equal as image bearers of God, but different in role. Man is the head. Woman is man's suitable helper fit for him. This good design grounded in creation is clearly seen throughout the Old Testament. 2020-09-292h 03

Preach and PersuadeMan and Woman, It's God's Idea: A look at Genesis 1-3In an egalitarian culture, making distinctions between men and women is deeply hated. Never has there been more confusion between what it means to be a man and what it means to be a woman. However, this universe is God's and humanity is God's. So it would be wise to see how God made and defined man and woman before sin tainted the world. Join Dan Rudman and Sam Pirrotta as they take a deep look at Genesis 1-3 to see what God's good design for man and woman is and how sin has corrupted it.2020-09-231h 53

Preach and PersuadeMan and Woman, It's God's Idea: How do we interpret our Bibles?In this episode Dan Rudman and I lay down the groundwork for a series on manhood and womanhood. However, before we address such a heated topic, we have to make sure we know how to interpret our Bibles correctly. In any form of communication there are interpretive hurdles. Join us as we address those hurdles and also the principles we employ to come to the correct interpretation. 2020-09-161h 39

Preach and PersuadeWhat is the ultimate authority in life?Every human being puts their faith in some type of authority. It could be science, sociology, experts, or themselves. However, there is only one true authority in this universe -- God and His inspired Word. Join Dan Rudman and me as we discuss the topic of authority and why there are good reasons to place your trust in the authority of God's Word. 2020-09-091h 17

Preach and PersuadeThe Inconspicuous Sin of Coveting and its Demand for EquityCoveting is the doorway to all other sin. Fundamentally, coveting is idolatry. Though there is no new sin under the sun, today's western world has made a virtue out of desiring what you do not have or being what you were never made to be. Join Dan Rudman and me as we talk about the sin of coveting and how it shows its ugly head in a demand for equity. 2020-09-021h 22

Preach and PersuadeUnity and Diversity in the Church: A Theology of UnityThere are many opinions on how a Church should grow in unity. Should a Church take specific stances on doctrine are should they just focus on the essentials? Is unity something we as Christians should strive for? The Bible is very clear on the place of unity in the Church and the methods for attaining the unity of the faith. Join Dan Rudman and me as we further our discussion on biblical unity and diversity. 2020-08-261h 56

Preach and PersuadeUnity and Diversity: An IntroductionEvery human being has in themselves a desire for unity. Indeed, we hear people cry out for greater unity. Unity is a biblical doctrine. At the same time we experience great diversity. How should we think about unity in light of great diversity? Join Dan Rudman and me as we set the stage for a discussion on unity and diversity, both in the world and in the Church. 2020-08-191h 07

Preach and PersuadeWhat is the parachurch?Almost everyone has engaged with a parachurch ministry. The para-church is not the Church, but it is doing Christian ministry, so what is it? Join us as we give a biblical definition of the parachurch and a critique of the modern day parachurch ministry. The parachurch today may not be as biblical as we would hope.2020-07-101h 40

Preach and PersuadeAn introduction on apologetics for evangelismWhat is apologetics? How are apologetics and evangelism related? Is the apologist an evangelist? Should all evangelists be apologists? There are many misconceptions about apologetics. Join in as we give a biblical definition for apologetics and create an argument for the inseparability of apologetics and evangelism. 2020-06-231h 09

Preach and PersuadeA critique of mass evangelistic events, testimonies, and altar callsHow should we think about evangelistic crusades where ten of thousands of people gather to hear a speaker? Is this method of evangelism biblical?Amazingly, there is a clear historical path that we can trace to the method of crusades and altar calls. What we see is that our theology inevitably shapes our methodology. 2020-06-161h 39

Preach and PersuadeHow to practically do evangelism day to day: A discussion on methodsMost Christians will not be full-time evangelists nor will they do evangelism in a diversity of contexts. How can evangelism look for someone seeking to reach people in their local community? Dan Rudman shares his stories of decades of practical evangelism in his community. 2020-06-091h 18

Preach and PersuadeEvangelism: An introduction on methodsWhat are the viable and biblical methods for evangelism? How do I distinguish the act of evangelism from the methods of evangelism? This episode defines evangelistic methodology while introducing some of the common pitfalls that many christians fall into when thinking about how to do evangelism. 2020-06-021h 09

Preach and PersuadeThe work of evangelism: Whose work is it and who is the evangelist?Often evangelism (the proclamation of the gospel message) is thought to be the work of ministry leaders. It is thought that only a certain few have the gift of evangelism; thus, only they are do the work. What does the Bible say? Join us as we discuss the call and command of evangelism as well as the work of the evangelist? Is there something unique about the evangelist as compared to those who do evangelism? 2020-05-231h 03

Preach and PersuadeEvangelism: The message and the motivationsEvangelism is one of the most important works of the Christian. If you are a Christian, you have been evangelized and are now called to go evangelize others. In this episode, Dan Rudman and I define evangelism and explain the theological motivations for why we need to do it. While answering the "why" of evangelism the inevitably answer the "how" of salvation. 2020-05-141h 25

Preach and PersuadeGod Ordained Disparity, Social Justice, and Man's Purpose: A discussion with Dan Rudman Part 4In this episode we take a look at a few passages in Scripture that show God's sovereignty in giving us what we have and making us who we are. Ultimately, we are creatures of God created to glorify God and steward his creation, including our own selfs. This reality leaves no room to look around at others and say "why don't I have that?"2020-01-281h 11

Preach and PersuadePostmodernism, Social Justice, and the Gospel: A discussion with Dan Rudman Part 3Postmodernism shows its face clearly in the social justice movement. How has postmodernism entered our church through social justice? What is social justice? How do we defeat true injustice? All of these are questions we engage during this discussion. 2020-01-261h 44

Preach and PersuadeModernism to Postmodernism: A discussion with Dan Rudman Part 1Currently, we find ourselves in postmodern times. Postmodernism is both a period of time and a dangerous ideology which plagues our culture and Church. In this episode, Dan Rudman and I discuss the history of postmodernism and its drift from modern thought. 2020-01-251h 11

Preach and PersuadeThe Elements of Postmodernism and Christian Knowledge: A discussion with Dan Rudman Part 2What are the hallmark elements of postmodern thought? How is postmodernism a major assault on Christian truth? We answer those questions as well as how it relates to the issue of knowledge. 2020-01-251h 14

Preach and PersuadeEvangelizing Mormon Missionaries in Fargo, NDIn this podcast I interview my close friends Drew and Alyza Bade as they tell their story of evangelizing Mormon missionaries in Fargo, ND. We discuss some of the beliefs, problems, and history of the Mormon cult as well. 2020-01-241h 05

Preach and PersuadeThe Doctrines of Grace: Perseverance of the Saints Part 2In this episode we look at the passages that many have used to prove that one can lose their salvation. As you will see, once context is taken into account, the Bible clearly does not teach such a reality.2020-01-221h 20

Preach and PersuadeThe Doctrines of Grace: Perseverance of the Saints Part 1Jesus Christ is the author and perfecter of our faith; and thus, if Christ saves us, we cannot lose that salvation. This doctrine teaches that God perseveres us in our faith so that we are unable to fall away. If someone renounces the faith, they show that they were never truly regenerated and their faith was not genuine. 2020-01-191h 01

Preach and PersuadeThe Doctrines of Grace: Irresistible GraceIf God elects certain people to salvation, then the Gospel will come to His lost sheep in an irresistible way. God's call to His lost sheep is a divine summons to faith and repentance. In the heart of the one being saved, they want nothing more than to call on the name of the Lord for salvation. Doctrinally, we call this regeneration as the Spirit makes a dead heart alive. 2020-01-1255 min

Preach and PersuadeThe Doctrines of Grace: Limited AtonementOf the doctrines of grace, none are as rejected as the doctrine of limited atonement. Many people do not make it past the name of the doctrine. But with a reasonable look at Scripture, this doctrine is easily seen and easily defended. 2019-12-231h 21

Preach and PersuadeThe Doctrines of Grace: Unconditional Election Part 3If God has chosen who He would save before the foundation of the world, why evangelize? In this episode we discuss how the doctrine election actually promotes evangelism. We also answer the question of what happens to people who never hear the Gospel. 2019-12-141h 25

Preach and PersuadeThe Doctrines of Grace: Unconditional Election Part 2In part two of our discussion on election, Adam and I take a deeper look at Romans chapter nine. Amazingly, Paul anticipates all of the major questions that are posed against this doctrine. 2019-12-091h 07

Preach and PersuadeThe Doctrines of Grace: Unconditional Election Part 1The doctrine of election, or sometimes called predestination, is one of the most highly contested doctrines in all of Scripture. Though the Bible speaks on election explicitly, clearly, and widely, the truth that God chooses who he will save rubs against the desires of the flesh. The Scriptures present a clear case for the reformed understanding of election, we must simple submit to the word and its teaching. 2019-12-061h 15

Preach and PersuadeThe Doctrines of Grace: Total DepravityThe doctrines of grace, or more commonly known as the doctrines of Calvinism, are some of the most highly debated doctrines in all of Christianity. If we simply set our own presuppositions aside, the Bible clearly displays these undeniable truths. The first doctrine, known as total depravity, is a truth so widely defended in Scripture, that it is a shame so many churches and pastors will not touch it with a ten-foot pole. Join with Adam and I as we discuss man's sinfulness and wickedness as displayed in Scripture. 2019-12-031h 03

Preach and PersuadeThe False Prosperity GospelIn part two of our false gospel discussions, Adam and I talk about the perverse false gospel called the prosperity gospel. Likely the most well know false gospel, the prosperity gospel is still reeking havoc around the world. Though completely contradictory to Scripture, the prosperity gospel caters to so many of man's fleshly desires: health, wealth, and success. 2019-11-2552 min

Preach and PersuadeFalse GospelsThe gospel is an offensive message. It is so offensive that it is often changed to better suit the passions of the human heart. Join us as we discuss the non-lordship false gospel and the works-based false gospel, two gospels that tickle the ears of dead men.2019-11-191h 00

Preach and PersuadeThe GospelEpisode #1 is all about the Gospel. The Gospel is the central message of the Christian faith. It is the message that God uses to save humanity from their sin. 2019-10-301h 15