As a boy, our parishioner used to look up certain Bible passages in church and titter over them. You know, texts such as Deuteronomy 23:12-14, 1 Kings 14:10, or about anywhere in the Song of Solomon. Now, as a dad, he wonders how these texts are to be handled with children and the church. What … Continue reading Episode 194: R-Rated Passages?
Okay – 3GT took that title from a Baptist preacher. But it works, so on we go! In this episode, after they discuss how unique a parishioner they have on their hands, the guys look at the short, pithy apostolic admonitions in the epistles. Places such as Romans 12:9-21 or 1 Thessalonians 5:14-26, where these … Continue reading Episode 193: A Holy Miscellany
After the boys banter a bit, they get down to the subject at hand. The parishioner wants the preacher and preaching teacher to tell him what prophetic preaching is. They begin by telling what it is not. Prophetic preaching is not lecturing, teaching, or giving a running commentary of the text. Rather, it is preaching … Continue reading Episode 192: Prophetic Preaching
In the middle of summer, with all its Covid craziness, the guys decide to relax a bit, let their hair down (at least two of them), and give listeners a peek behind the podcast curtain. So if you want to learn more about the 3GT wizards behind the mics, go ahead and push the play … Continue reading Episode 191: Behind the Curtain
Pastor John MacArthur has had enough. Faced with new executive orders from California Governor Newsom that churches must not assemble at all due to the Corona virus, he took a stand, made a statement, and preached this past Lord’s Day on “We Must Obey God Rather than Man” to a packed assembly at Grace Community … Continue reading Episode 190: Johnny Mac Attack
During these hot summer days, the 3GTers decide in this episode to go for a swim where few dare to go. They jump into the deep, shark-infested waters of denominations. They first are treated to a sweeping history of the church and its major branches by one of their fellow co-hosts. Next, they look at … Continue reading Episode 189: Denomination Disputation
Want an episode where our lawyer-parishioner is simply on fire? You’ve tuned into the right place! For the pastor starts asking questions about the role of civil government and Christians’ relationship to it. Things start off mildly enough with a discussion about the latest social unrest, though the attorney reminds the others that our nation … Continue reading Episode 188: Christian Civil Disobedience
If you do not know where that question comes from, you may want to look at Proverbs 1:20-22. For wisdom is shouting in the streets to be heard, and too few are listening! On this edition of 3GT, the guys seek to tune their ears into her cry. After congratulating the parishioner on a few … Continue reading Episode 187: How Long, O Naive Ones?
In this episode, the prof brings up the recent passing of Pastor John Tweed, who was a spiritual father to many in the church and especially to Kyle. After Pastor Borg commemorates John’s life and ministry, the 3GTers launch into a discussion about the importance of having fathers in the faith. The guys first share … Continue reading Episode 186: Fathers in the Faith
With the murder of George Floyd, racism, riots, and rancor are all around us. 3GT visits some of the difficult questions being asked at this time, and seeks to offer a Biblical perspective. What type of questions? Well, questions such as these: Where do you turn to get truthful analysis at this time? How is … Continue reading Episode 185: When Hearts Are Racing
Three Guys Theologizing 