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The Rod 'n Staff Podcast146: Why Good Theology Is Not EnoughWelcome back to the Rod and Staff Podcast, where hosts Roger and Jason delve into the rich intersections of theology and everyday life. In this episode, they explore the intriguing question of why good theology alone isn't enough. They discuss the importance of not only knowing about God but also truly knowing Him and living out His teachings in our lives.
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www.themountbc.org2025-07-1433 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast145: Who am I? A Conversation About IdentityWelcome to the Rod and Staff podcast, where hosts Jason and Roger guide listeners through an insightful discussion on biblical and theological counseling topics. In this episode, they embark on a deep exploration into the concept of identity, asking the profound question: Who am I?
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www.themountbc.org2025-05-1936 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast144: Quick-Fire QuestionsWelcome to another episode of the Rod and Staff podcast, where hosts Roger and Jason dive into a unique format they call "quick-fire questions." In this episode, the hosts spontaneously ask each other thought-provoking questions without any preparation, leading to candid and engaging discussions.
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www.themountbc.org2025-05-0531 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast143: Christ The Mediator - Part 6Welcome to the Rod and Staff Podcast! Join hosts Roger and Jason as they continue in the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689 on the topic of Christ the Mediator. In this episode, they cover Chapter 8, paragraphs 8-10.
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2025-04-0729 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast142: The Law-Gospel Distinction in Human RelationshipsIn this episode of the Rod and Staff podcast, hosts Jason and Roger delve into the intriguing question of how the distinction between law and gospel influences our human relationships.
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www.themountbc.org2025-03-2436 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast141: From Theology to Relationships: When Knowledge DividesJoin hosts Jason and Roger in this thought-provoking episode of the Rod and Staff podcast as they delve into the complexities of how good theology can sometimes lead to challenging relationships. They explore the pitfalls of overgeneralizing others and the dangers of weaponizing scripture in personal and theological interactions.
With candid discussions and engaging anecdotes, they reflect on the importance of humility, open dialogue, and genuine understanding in the context of doctrinal debates. The hosts share their personal experiences and insights into maintaining relationships built on respect and grace, despite theological differences.
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As they navigate through definitions and real-life examples, they explore how legalism distorts theological understanding and warps the believer's relationship with God. In contrast, they highlight how true obedience stems from a heart transformed by grace, emphasizing how the gospel’s go...2025-02-1732 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast139: Christ The Mediator - Part 5
Welcome to the Rod and Staff Podcast! Join hosts Roger and Jason as they continue in the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689 on the topic of Christ the Mediator. In this episode, they cover Chapter 8, paragraph 5 and 6 of the confession.
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2025-02-0333 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast138: Lament, Hope, and the Los Angeles FiresThe Rod and Staff podcast returns with hosts Roger and Jason, embarking on a new year of thought-provoking discussions centered around Christ and His church. In this first episode of 2025, they dive into the complex emotions and spiritual reflections prompted by the recent California fires. They emphasize the importance of grieving losses while clinging to the eternal hope found in Christ.
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www.themountbc.org2025-01-2034 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast137: Christ the Mediator - Part 4Welcome to the Rod and Staff Podcast! Join hosts Roger and Jason as they continue in the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689 on the topic of Christ the Mediator. In this episode, they cover Chapter 8, paragraph 4 and 5 of the confession.
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www.themountbc.org2024-12-2332 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast136: Challenges and Dangers in Applying the BibleWelcome to the Rod and Staff podcast, hosted by Roger and Jason. In this episode, we dive into the complex world of biblical application, questioning how we apply scripture to our lives and the potential pitfalls involved. Explore the difference between understanding the Bible's message and creating rigid applications that could lead to judgmental attitudes and legalism.
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www.themountbc.org2024-12-0933 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast135: Quick-Fire QuestionsWelcome to another episode of the Rod and Staff podcast, where hosts Roger and Jason dive into a unique format they call "quick-fire questions." In this episode, the hosts spontaneously ask each other thought-provoking questions without any preparation, leading to candid and engaging discussions.
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www.themountbc.org2024-11-1835 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast134: Christ the Mediator - Part 3Welcome to the Rod and Staff Podcast! Join hosts Roger and Jason as they continue in the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689 on the topic of Christ the Mediator. In this episode, they cover Chapter 8, paragraph 3 of the confession.
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www.themountbc.org2024-11-0431 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast133: Christ the Mediator - Part 2Welcome to the Rod and Staff Podcast! Join hosts Roger and Jason as they continue in the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689 on the topic of Christ the Mediator. In this episode, they cover Chapter 8, paragraph 2 of the confession.
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www.themountbc.org2024-10-2132 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast132: Navigating the Celebrity Pastor CultureIn this episode of the Rod and Staff podcast, hosts Jason and Roger delve into the intriguing and current topic of the celebrity pastor culture within the evangelical world. They explore the rise of this phenomenon, particularly in the American and Western evangelical context, and its impact on both doctrine and life.
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www.themountbc.org2024-10-0734 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast131: Christ the Mediator - Part 1Welcome to the Rod and Staff Podcast! Join hosts Roger and Jason as they embark on a new season, diving deep into the confession focusing on our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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www.themountbc.org2024-09-0229 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast130: Reflecting on Summer and Looking Ahead to the FallWelcome to the latest episode of the Rod and Staff podcast, where hosts Jason and Roger kick off a new season with excitement and renewed vigor. After an unannounced summer hiatus, they reconnect and share personal highlights from their vacations, including trips to Alaska and Hawaii, as well as Jason's thrilling experience at the Paris Olympics.
The episode dives into the enriching books they've read over the break, discussing titles like "The Pastor as Leader" by John Curry and Sinclair Ferguson, and "The Future of Everything" by William Beckestein. Roger shares insights from "How to Inhabit Time"...2024-08-1929 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast129: Godly Grief and Gospel-Centered RepentanceWelcome to another engaging episode of the Rod and Staff Podcast! Join hosts Roger and Jason as they delve into a fascinating topic inspired by one of our listeners' questions. We're excited to explore the concept of godly grief from a gospel perspective, focusing on a passage from 2 Corinthians 7.
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www.themountbc.org2024-07-1528 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast128: Understanding Justification and Final JudgmentWelcome to this episode of the Rod and Staff podcast, where hosts Jason and Roger dive into a question from a listener. How should we think about justification and final judgement? Tune in to find out.
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www.themountbc.org2024-07-0133 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast127: Quick Fire QuestionsJason and Roger have another showdown with some quick fire questions.
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www.themountbc.org2024-06-1033 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast126: Hope in a Fallen World: A Critical Look at Pope Francis' Controversial CommentsWelcome to the Rod and Staff Podcast! In this episode, hosts Roger and Jason dive into a fresh topic that has recently made waves in the news. The Pope's comments about hope and the fundamental goodness of humanity are put under the microscope. The hosts critically analyze his statements, comparing them to biblical teachings and discussing their implications on the gospel message.
Join us for a compelling conversation that encourages deeper engagement with doctrine and life, while always pointing back to Christ as our ultimate hope.
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www.themountbc.org2024-05-1330 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast124: Musings on Healthy Church MembersJason and Roger discuss healthy church members.
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www.themountbc.org2024-04-2935 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast123: Vocation and IdentiyJason and Roger answer a question regarding how to think about our vocation and identity in Christ.
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www.themountbc.org2024-04-1533 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast122: Money and StewardshipJason and Roger talk about money and stewardship. Join us as we talk about some frequently asked questions regarding money.
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www.themountbc.org2024-04-0135 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast121: Listener Feedback - Pastoral Challenges and JoysJason and Roger talk about a question received from a listener. What is it like to be a Pastor? Join us as Roger interviews Jason on what it is like to be a pastor.
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www.themountbc.org2024-03-1835 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast120: The Fall of Mankind, and Sin and Its Punishment - Part 2Jason and Roger pick back up in the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith. Join us for Chapter 6 of the Confession on the Fall, Sin, and Punishment.
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www.themountbc.org2024-03-0434 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast119: The Fall of Mankind, and Sin and Its Punishment - Part 1Jason and Roger pick back up in the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith. Join us for Chapter 6 of the Confession on the Fall, Sin, and Punishment.
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www.themountbc.org2024-02-1933 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast118: Controversy Over Pastoral CounselYou may have heard about the controversy over Alistair's Begg counsel to a grandmother attending a gay wedding. Join us as we think about the controversy and how it is being handled in the Christian community.
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www.themountbc.org2024-02-0542 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast117: Public, Private, or HomeschoolJason and Roger discuss a conversation around school choices. What did we choose and why? How do you choose what is best? Join in for some thoughts on this often debated topic.
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www.themountbc.org2024-01-2239 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast116: Quick Fire QuestionsJason and Roger have another showdown with some quick fire questions.
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www.themountbc.org2024-01-0838 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast115: 2023 Conference ReviewsJason and Roger discuss conferences that they attended in 2023.
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www.mountabc.org2023-12-1135 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast114: Listeners Questions and FeedbackJason and Roger discuss some listeners questions and feedbacks on the the topics of Covenant Theology and Dispensationalism.
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www.mountabc.org2023-11-2734 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast113: Biblicism with Pat AbendrothJason and Roger are joined once again by Pat Abendroth from The Pactum podcast. We discuss Pat's new book Covenant Theology and how this relates to the dangers of Biblicism.
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www.themountbc.org2023-11-1342 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast112: Covenant Theology with Pat AbendrothJason and Roger are joined by Pat Abendroth from The Pactum podcast. We discuss Pat's new book Covenant Theology and why covenant theology is an important framework for understanding the Bible.
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www.themountbc.org2023-10-3035 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast111: Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology - Part 2Jason and Roger continue discussing their experience with Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology. Join us for a discussion on how we understand Scripture.
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www.themountbc.org2023-10-1634 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast110: Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology - Part 1Jason and Roger talk about their experience with Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology. Join us for a discussion on how we understand Scripture.
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www.themountbc.org2023-10-0233 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast109: A Book Discussion on Serving - Part 2Jason and Roger continue discussing the book "Serving without sinking" by John Hindley. Join us for a conversation about Jesus serving us.
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2023-09-1833 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast108: A Book Discussion on Serving - Part 1Back for Season 3 of the podcast, Jason and Roger discuss the book "Serving without sinking" by John Hindley. This is a two-part discussion on the theme of serving Jesus, and Jesus serving us.
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www.themountbc.org2023-09-0431 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast107: Divine Providence - Part 4In this episode, we finish talking through chapter 5 on Divine Providence from the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. You can find an online version of the confession here.
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www.themountbc.org2023-08-0134 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast106: A Question from a Listener and Biblical QualificationsJason and Roger discuss a listener's question along with talking about Biblical qualifications for elders.
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www.themountbc.org2023-07-1735 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast105: Quick Fire QuestionIn this episode, Jason and Roger ask each other questions on various topics.
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www.mountabc.org2023-07-0332 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast104: Who was Ignatius?Join Jason and Roger to talk about some Church History. Jason explains the importance of Ignatius of Antioch for our lives today.
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www.themountbc.org2023-06-1931 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast103: How to Think About Our FinancesIn this episode, Jason and Roger talk about money and how it relates to our Christian lives.
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www.themountbc.org2023-05-2936 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast102: False Teaching isn’t new: A Look at Some Early Church ConflictsIn this episode, Jason and Roger discuss false teaching in the early church and how it relates to the present day.
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www.themountbc.org2023-05-1630 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast101: International Mercy Ministries with Mario AguilarIn this episode Roger and Jason interview Mario Aguilar from Children's Hunger Fund. Mario serves as Senior Director of International Ministry Development at Children's Hunger Fund. For more information, visit Children's Hunger Fund
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www.themountbc.org2023-05-0139 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast100: Happy 100th Episode!We celebrate our 100th anniversary of the Rod 'n Staff podcast!
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www.themountbc.org2023-04-1731 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast99: A Talk About EldersIn this episode, Jason and Roger talk about elders in the church. Joining them is Dr. Alex Sherbetjian, a new elder at The Mount Bible Church.
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www.themountbc.org2023-03-2039 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast98: Interview with an Elder CandidateIn this episode, Jason and Roger talk with Dr. Alex Sherbetjian who is a new elder candidate at The Mount Bible Church.
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www.themountbc.org2023-03-0638 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast97: The Effects of DivorceIn this special episode, Jason interviews Roger about his experience growing up in a home where his parents divorced at a young age and the hope he found in Christ.
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www.themountbc.org2023-02-2032 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast96: Divine Providence - Part 3In this episode, we continue in chapter 5 on Divine Providence from the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. You can find an online version of the confession here.
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www.themountbc.org2023-02-0634 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast95: Quick Fire QuestionsIn this episode, Jason and Roger ask each other some questions on a variety of topics.
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www.mountabc.org2023-01-2335 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast94: Introducing The Mount Bible ChurchOn this episode, Jason and Roger talk about a new season of ministry, the merger of Mount Ararat Bible Church and First Baptist Church of Canoga Park into one, The Mount Bible Church.
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www.mountabc.org2023-01-0929 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast93: Christmas and the CovenantsOn this episode, we join Matt Rosenblum and Onnig Sayadian for a special episode on Christmas and the Covenants.
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www.mountabc.org2022-12-2639 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast92: Listener QuestionsOn this episode, Jason and Roger answer a couple of questions from listeners.
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www.mountabc.org2022-12-1236 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast91: Thanksgiving and the ChristianJoin Jason and Roger for a conversation on Thanksgiving and the Christian life.
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www.mountabc.org2022-11-2832 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast90: Divine Providence - Part 2In this episode, we continue in chapter 5 on Divine Providence from the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. You can find an online version of the confession here.
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www.mountabc.org2022-11-0726 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast89: Divine Providence - Part 1In this episode, we begin chapter 5 on Divine Providence from the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. You can find an online version of the confession here.
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www.mountabc.org2022-10-2425 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast88: Doctrine for Life Conference - Interview with Rev. Dr. Michael MatossianThis is a special episode of a live podcast that was recorded at the Doctrine for Life Conference. Roger joins Matt Rosenblum to interview one of our plenary speakers, Rev. Dr. Michael Matossian.
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www.mountabc.org2022-10-1037 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast87: The Important and Challenging Call to ForgiveForgiveness is not easy, nor simple. Join us as we began a discussion on the theme of forgiveness and why it is important for the believer.
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www.mountabc.org2022-09-2632 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast86: Doctrine for Life Conference PreviewIn this episode, we give a sneak peek of the Doctrine for Life Conference taking place at Mount Ararat Bible Church on October 7th-8th.
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2022-09-1220 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast85: Creation - Part 2In this episode, we continue to talk about creation from chapter 4 of the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. You can find an online version of the confession here.
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www.mountabc.org2022-08-0135 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast84: Creation - Part 1In this episode, we talk about creation from chapter 4 of the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. You can find an online version of the confession here.
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www.mountabc.org2022-07-1831 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast83: How do we handle our doubts?In this episode, Roger and Jason talk about doubt and the Christian life. Join us as we answer a listener's question regarding how to handle our doubts.
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www.mountabc.org2022-07-0437 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast82: A Talk about Men and WomenIn this episode, Jason and Roger discuss a sermon that Jason preached at Mount Ararat Bible Church on Men, Women, and Sound Doctrine. You can listen to that sermon here.
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www.mountabc.org2022-06-2038 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast81: God’s Decree - Part 3In this episode, we finish chapter 3 (God's Decree) of the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. You can find an online version of the confession here.
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www.mountabc.org2022-06-0631 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast80: God’s Decree - Part 2We continue in chapter 3 (God's Decree) of the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. You can find an online version of the confession here.
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www.mountabc.org2022-05-2334 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast79: Vocation and the Christian - Part 2In this episode, we continue our conversation on vocation and the Christian life.
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www.mountabc.org2022-05-0935 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast78: Vocation and the Christian - Part 1In this episode, we answer a listener's question regarding vocation. This is part 1 of 2 on the topic.
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www.mountabc.org2022-04-2531 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast77: Interview with Matt & Onnig from Back to the Reformation podcast - Part 2We continue our conversation with Matt Rosenblum and Onnig Sayadian from Back to the Reformation podcast, discussing topics such as Lordship salvation, law and gospel, and assurance.
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www.mountabc.org2022-04-1139 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast76: Interview with Matt & Onnig from Back to the Reformation podcast - Part 1We begin a two-part interview with Matt Rosenblum and Onnig Sayadian from the Back to the Reformation podcast.
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D2022-03-2834 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast75: Some listener questionsThis episode is dedicated to answering a listener's questions. Join us as we attempt to provide answers from God's Word.
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www.mountabc.org2022-03-1431 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast74: Help with my Anxiety - Part 3This is part three of our series on anxiety. We add some additional thoughts along with answering a listener's question.
Book reference: Descriptions and Prescriptions by Michael Emlet
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www.mountabc.org2022-02-2836 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast73: Help with my Anxiety - Part 2Do you struggle with anxiety? How does Scripture describe anxiety? Join Jason and Roger as we continue our discussion on this important topic.
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www.mountabc.org2022-02-1433 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast72: Help with my Anxiety - Part 1Do you struggle with anxiety? What is anxiety? Join us as we discuss this important topic.
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www.mountabc.org2022-01-3131 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast71: God’s Decree - Part 1We begin chapter 3 (God's Decree) of the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. Join in as we discuss what God has decreed and our human responsibility. You can find an online version of the confession here.
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www.mountabc.org2022-01-1735 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast70: God and the Holy Trinity - Part 3We finish chapter 2 (God and the Holy Trinity) of the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. Join in as we discuss God and his relationship with believers. You can find an online version of the confession here.
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www.mountabc.org2022-01-0330 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast69: Let‘s talk about some conferences - Part 2In this episode, Jason interviews Roger about the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF) national conference that he attended last month.
Books referenced:
Good News for Little Hearts (CCEF) - currently a 10 book series on counseling issues for children
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www.mountabc.org2021-12-2032 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast68: Let‘s talk about some conferences - Part 1In this episode, Roger interviews Jason about the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) conference that he attended last month.
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www.mountabc.org2021-12-0629 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast67: God and the Holy Trinity - Part 2We continue through chapter 2 of the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. Join in as we discuss God and his relationship with believers. You can find an online version of the confession here.
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www.mountabc.org2021-11-1532 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast66: God and the Holy Trinity - Part 1We continue through chapter 2 of the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. Join in as we discuss the character of God. You can find an online version of the confession here.
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www.mountabc.org2021-11-0131 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast65: Help! I am a People Pleaser - Part 2Do you fear that others may not be pleased with you? What are the dynamics of people-pleasing and how can we deal with it? In this episode, we talk about ways we can handle our people-pleasing.
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www.mountabc.org2021-10-1834 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast64: Help! I am a People Pleaser - Part 1Do you fear that others may not be pleased with you? What are the dynamics of people-pleasing and how can we deal with it? Join us for a two-part conversation on the topic of people-pleasing.
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www.mountabc.org2021-10-0435 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast63: The Holy Scriptures - Part 4We continue through chapter 1 of the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. Join in as we discuss the importance of God's Word. You can find an online version of the confession here.
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www.mountabc.org2021-09-2033 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast62: The Holy Scriptures - Part 3We continue through chapter 1 of the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. Join in as we discuss the importance of God's Word. You can find an online version of the confession here.
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www.mountabc.org2021-09-0631 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast61: The Holy Scriptures - Part 2We continue through chapter 1 of the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. Join in as we discuss the importance of God's Word. You can find an online version of the confession here.
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www.mountabc.org2021-08-2334 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast60: The Holy Scriptures - Part 1We begin a short series on the Holy Scriptures. We discuss chapter 1 of the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. You can find the confession online here.
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www.mountabc.org2021-08-0930 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast59: What does it mean to abide?In this episode, we answer another listener's question. We discuss what it means to "abide in Christ" from John 15.
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2021-07-2633 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast58: Is the God of the Old Testament different than the New Testament?In this episode, we answer a listener's question, "Is the God of the Old Testament different than the New Testament?"
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www.mountabc.org2021-07-1931 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast57: Is the Bible Outdated?In this episode, we answer a listener's question, "Is the Bible Outdated?"
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www.mountabc.org2021-07-1232 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast56: Lessons from those who have gone before us - Part 2In this episode, we talk about lessons we can learn from Jerry Bridges. There are eight lessons we discuss in Jerry Bridges' autobiography called "God Took Me by the Hand."
Book References
God Took Me by the Hand
The Transforming Power of the Gospel
Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts
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www.mountabc.org2021-07-0533 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast55: Learning from those who have gone before us - Part 1There are many believers that have gone before us that we can learn from. In this episode, we talk about those who have shaped us, including how to think about those who have failed us.
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www.mountabc.org2021-06-2831 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast54: When is it good to be angry? - Part 4In this last episode on anger, we explore the idea of righteous anger. How does the Bible describe God's anger? What does righteous anger look like in our lives? Join as we talk through our anger.
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www.mountabc.org2021-06-2140 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast53: Anger, may I ask you some questions? - Part 3In part 3 of our series on anger, we explore eight questions on how to address an angry situation. These questions come from David Powlison in a book he wrote called "Good and Angry."
Host: Jason Matossian and Roger Bayramian
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Good and Angry by David Powlison
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www.mountabc.org2021-06-1442 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast52: The Beliefs and Desires Behind Anger - Part 2We continue our discussion on anger. How should we handle our anger? We talk about the importance of going deeper with anger, understanding our beliefs and desires that drive our anger. Join us as we think about how the Bible describes this common problem.
Host: Jason Matossian and Roger Bayramian
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Good and Angry by David Powlison
Uprooting Anger by Robert Jones
A Small Book about a Big Problem by Ed Welch
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www...2021-06-0733 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast51: We All Have an Anger Problem! - Part 1We are back for Season 2 of the podcast. In this episode, we talk about anger. What is anger? What does it look like? Where does it come from? Join us as we begin to discuss this common problem.
Hosts: Jason Matossian and Roger Bayramian
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Good and Angry by David Powlison
Uprooting Anger by Robert Jones
A Small Book about a Big Problem by Ed Welch
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www.mountabc.org2021-05-3131 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast50: Happy 50th podcast anniversary!This is our 50th episode since starting the podcast in 202!. Join us as we think back over the year, discuss our favorite books, podcasts, and what our favorite and not-so-favorite episodes were.
Hosts: Jason Matossian and Roger Bayramian
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2021-05-0336 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast49: Caring for Missionaries with Dr. Lisa LaGeorgeIn this episode, we interview Dr. Lisa LaGeorge and talk about caring for missionaries. Dr. LaGeorge had experience with missionaries from an early age and even served on the field for a period of time. Join us as she shares her insight into caring for those who serve the Lord around the world. You can find Dr. LaGeorge at her blog www.lisalageorge.com
Hosts: Jason Matossian and Roger Bayramian
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www.facebook.com...2021-04-2649 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast48: Let's Eat...but Not Too MuchIn this episode, we address a listener's question regarding gluttony. Join us as we think about an important but often neglected topic in the church.
Hosts: Jason Matossian and Roger Bayramian
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2021-04-1934 minThe Rod 'n Staff Podcast47: Interview with Kyle StrobelIn this special episode, we interview Dr. Kyle Strobel and discuss his new book "Where Prayer Becomes Real: How Honesty with God Transforms your Soul." Kyle is the son of the well-known author Lee Strobel, and he is also a Professor of Spiritual Theology at Biola University.
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