Best RC Sproul Jr Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 82: Are There Really No Tragedies? | A Lutheran Response to R.C. Sproul Jr. 32:53

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Are there really no tragedies? In this episode of The Bookcase Behind Me, Rev. Brandon Warr takes on R. C. Sproul Jr.’s controversial claim that “ultimately there are no tragedies.” While this statement has circulated widely in Reformed circles, a Confessional Lutheran response uncovers a very different theological truth—one that is deeply biblical…

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JCE ep 9.24.25 Sacred Marriage, Kirk Memorial; Hating Pam Bondi; Abe's Babies; Recipe for Joy 35:02

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Lisa and I in our Sacred Marriage segment, praise God for the clear gospel presentation at the Charlie Kirk Memorial Service. I consider Pam Bondi's struggles with hate speech. We look at Abraham's late-in-life babies and cook up a recipe for joy.By RC Sproul Jr.

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Ep. 83: RazörFist on Lutheranism, Pulp Fiction, and Christian Nationalism 57:53

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In this explosive episode of The Bookcase Behind Me, Rev. Brandon Warr sits down with YouTube firebrand RazörFist to dig into three heavy-hitting topics: the truth and beauty of Confessional Lutheranism, the enduring influence of pulp fiction and classic storytelling, and the rising debates around Christian Nationalism in America today. This episod…

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JCE ep 9.17.25 Sacred Marriage, Charlie Kirk; Brown Haired Man Kills Blond Woman; Bookless Prophets; God's Pride, Our Prejudice 32:31

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Lisa and I discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the impact on the culture. I wonder why a person's skin color is relevant in reporting on a crime, cover the question of prophets in the Bible without books of their own and celebrate God's celebration of His glory.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE ep 9.10.25 Sacred Marriage, Seasons I; Tibergate and the PCA; Prophets; Off with the Skirt; on with the Pants 35:01

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Lisa and I begin a conversation on the changing seasons of life. I consider the awful Sunday in the PCA where a pastor is celebrated while leaving to become Roman Catholic. An introduction to a new segment, examining each of the prophets, and a call for men to be men inside and outside the church.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE Classic Episode Classic Extremism; Evangelical High Places 14:21

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In this classic episode we define what we mean by extremism, its dangers and delights. Plus, what are those safe places of worldliness that have found a home in the church?By RC Sproul Jr.

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Classic JCE episode for 8.27.25 Isolationism; Honoring My Father; Writing Well 23:19

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This classic episode begins with defining and defending isolationist foreign policy, moves to an exposition on the blessings of being my father's son, and concludes with counsel on how to write well.By RC Sproul Jr.

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Ep. 81: Christians, AI, and Understanding Theological Enthusiasm 39:47

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In this episode of The Bookcases Behind Me, Pastor Brandon Warr dives deep into one of the biggest conversations happening today: What should Christians think about Artificial Intelligence (AI)? We begin with a brand-new segment—“What Pastor Warr is Reading”—where theology meets imagination. This month’s lineup includes: Theology Classics: Sacred M…

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JCE Classic ep 106 Sacred Marriage- Dissing Your Spouse 14:48

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Lisa and I, in this classic episode, speak what should be obvious but is too often missed, the vital importance of not speaking ill of our spouse with others.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE Classic Golfing with RC; Thief on the Cross; Ethic Cleansing 24:56

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Today's classic episode from 2020 includes the story of my first trip to the golf course with my father. WE also consider the thief on the cross and the call to clean up our ethics.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE Classic Atin-Lay, Ex Cathedra; What Do We Need to Know? 14:43

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In this classic episode from 2021, we consider what Roman Catholicism means by "ex cathedra." Plus, we ask, and seek to answer, what do we need to know.By RC Sproul Jr.

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Classic Jesus Changes Everything Plagiarism; Confidence of Youth; Defining Disciples 20:41

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In thi classic epiode we consider as our "ism" plagiarism and why it matters. Plus, the confidence that drives youth and the best way of defining disciples.By RC Sproul Jr.

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Classic JCE ep 1.21.21 Reductionism; Forever Friends, Ted Bell; Real Me 21:15

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In this classic episode I consider the folly of reductionism, and the impossibility of reducing reality down to one thing. I give thanks for forever friend Ted Bell and reveal the real me.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE Classic Episode- Anarchism; Love Is...; Evangelical Delusions 20:32

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This classic episode includes an "ism" segment on anarchism, part seven of our series on the defining qualities of love and an expose of our evangelical delusions.By RC Sproul Jr.

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Ep. 80: 5th Annual Synod and Colloquium Special! 1:03:05

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Welcome to The Bookcase Behind Me — where books aren't just background, they're battlegrounds of faith, doctrine, and truth. This is the show where Confessional Lutheran voices speak boldly from behind the pulpit, the lectern, and yes — the bookcase — to equip today’s Church for tomorrow’s trials. In each theologically rich episode, we bring you un…

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JCE ep 6.4.25 Sacred Marriage, Grandparenting II; Sigh Ops; Month of Sundays, Jacob's Blessings; Good News, Touching His Cloak; Pride and Prejudice 38:03

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Lisa and I continue our conversation on grandparenting. I consider the baleful ubiquity of psy-ops, and encourage more uncertainty. We look at Jacob's blessing over Joseph, the woman who touched Jesus' cloak, and why it would be wrong for God not to be filled with pride.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE ep 5.28.25 Sacred Marriage, Grands; National Senility; Month of Sundays, Ephraim and Manasseh; Thinking Outside the Box 35:40

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Lisa and I begin a conversation on the blessings and challenges of grandparenting. I consider how the former president's cognitive failures are mirrored in our own. We look at Jacob's blessing of his two grandsons, Ephraim and Manassah. Finally, we consider how BF Skinner's behaviorism is absurd in itself.…

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JCE ep 5.14.25 Sacred Marriage, Job's Wife; Anon Anon Again; Month of Sundays, Land of Goshen!; Burying Sarah; Party Time 36:21

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Lisa shares lessons learned from watching Job's wife in the midst of Job's ordeals. I consider the dangers of anonymous social media accounts in light of the latest from G3. Israel settles in the land of Goshen; Abraham buys a burial plot for Sarah and how worship should be a party.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE ep 5.7.25 Sacred Marriage, Prayer IV; G3VIP; Month of Sundays, Make Room for Daddy; Context, Context, Context 34:10

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Lisa and I conclude our conversation on praying with and for one another. I gently consider the faux pas of the G3 conferences VIP experience. Jacob and the family make their way to Goshen and the importance of recognizing the context of evangelism doesn't change- it's about sinners being reconciled to the living God.…

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JCE ep 4.30.25 Sacred Marriage, Prayer III; Shedeur; Month of Sundays, The Big Reveal; That 70s Kid, A Little Dab; Our Warrior God 43:24

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Lisa and I continue our discussion on praying with and for each other. I give my two cents explaining Shedeur Sanders plight in the NFL draft. We consider Joseph's revealing himself to his brothers, the little dab we needed back in the day and the fierceness of our warrior God.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE ep 4.23.25 Francis in Hell; Month of Sundays, Joseph, Crooked Stick; Good News, Feasting; Not Theirs to Give 39:18

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I devote time to considering how Christians should look at Roman Catholics, and why our asssumption that it's just another denomination is skewed. Joseph's warts in Egypt, Jesus' defense of feasting and a lesson on the history and legality of federal welfare programs.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE ep 4.16.25 Sacred Marriage, Prayer II; Fighting Fair; Month of Sundays, Feast; Appeal; Command Performance 39:10

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Lisa and I continue our conversation on praying for one another. I consider how we must fight the Lord's battles the Lord's way in our culture wars. We remember Joseph feasting with his brothers, seek ministry partners and rejoice that our Lord reigns and is coming again in power and glory.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE ep 4.9.25 Sacred Marriage, Prayer I; Bubble Trouble; Month of Sundays, Jacob Puzzled; In the Beginning; Take Now Your Son; Free Indeed 38:09

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Lisa and I begin a new series on prayer, highlighting the importance of praying together. I consider the bubble that is the stock market. We look at Jacob and his sons dealing with Jospeh's tricks, Abraham and Isaac on Mount Moriah and the blessings of liberty.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE ep 4.2.25 Sacred Marriage Gal. Speaking Well; Above Reproach; That 70s Kid, Disney Movies 35:15

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Lisa and I speak well of speaking well. I explore what it means that an elder must be above reproach. Finally, I remember Disney's spate of live action kid comedy films of the 1970s.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE ep 3.26.25 Sacred Marriage, Power of the Tongue; Renewing Your Mind; Month of Sundays, Joe's Bros' Guilt; Father Abraham 34:23

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Lisa and I discuss how the tongue can build up others when used rightly, giving encouragement and wisdom from the Word. I explore the meaning of renewing our minds. We consider Joseph's brothers acknowledging that they are in trouble because of their sin against Joseph. Plus, the fullness of Abraham's children.…

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JCE ep 3.19.25 Sacred Marriage, Slander; Finding Your Mind; Month of Sundays, Joseph Sees; Cheers and Jeers 33:50

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Lisa and I continue our conversation on sins of the tongue, today looking at slander. I explore how we have lost our minds in our discourse, and how we might find them again. We look at Joseph's first reunion with his brothers, and the temptations to listen to the voices of others, whether they are cheering or jeering us on.…

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JCE ep 3.12.25 Sacred Marriage, Backbiting; In Vitro Fertilization; Month of Sundays, Joseph Feeds; Gifts and the Giver 37:26

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Lisa and I continue our discussion on sins of the tongue, covering today backbiting. I explain why in vitro fertilization is both alike and different from abortion, explore Joseph feeding those in need and examine our call to love the Giver of every good gift, and not just the gifts.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE ep 3.5.25 Sacred Marriage, Excessive Words; Principles of War; Month of Sundays, Prince Joseph; In the Beginning, Philistine Treaties; Fame 40:22

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Lisa and I continue our series on the sins of the tongue, looking today at excessive words. I consider the limits of war and the value of human life. We examine how Joseph is a type of Christ, how Abraham should have asked God before making a treaty with the Philistines. Finally, the folly of our hunger for fame.…

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JCE ep 2.26.25 Sacred Marriage, Lying Tongue; Get Along Little DOGE; Month of Sundays, Pharoah's Dreams; Good News, The Paralytic's Miracle; God of Our Fathers 38:42

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Lisa and I begin a new series on the sins of the tongue, today the lying tongue. I defend my view that DOGE rebates are unwise, and my conservative bona fides. We consider Pharoah's dreams and the great miracle the paralytic recieved. Finally, we look at the God of our Fathers.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE ep 2.19.25 Sacred Marriage, Spiritual Mothering IV; Dissident Right; Month of Sundays, Joseph's Humility; That 70s Kid, Breaker, Breaker; Reflecting His Glory 39:14

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Lisa and I conclude our conversation on spiritual mothering. I consider how much leftist thinking permeates the dissident right. We admire the patience of Joseph as he undergoes trials. We remember the CB craze of the 70s and consider our calling to reflect the glory of God.By RC Sproul Jr.

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Ep. 79: Answering the Critques of Gavin Ortlund on Lutheran Christology, Pt. 2 1:06:02

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Part Two of Answering Gavin Ortlund's Critiques of Lutheran Christology. What are the Major differences between Lutheran and Reformed views of the Two Natures of Christ in the one Person of Jesus? Get More Awesome Content - Subscribe ➜ http://bit.ly/1UZjzXi Donate at https://streamlabs.com/brandonwarr/tip Follow me on Twitter, Instagram, and Parler…

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JCE ep 2.12.25 Sacred Marriage, Spiritual Mothering III; Sea Changes and the Church; Month of Sundays, Potiphar's Wife; Appeal; Contrition 40:15

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Lisa and I continue our conversation on spiritual mothering. I consider how helpless the church becomes when it follows the whims of the world, explore Joseph's response to Potiphar's wife, seek out ministry partners and consider the good and the bad of conviction and compromise.By RC Sproul Jr.

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Ep. 78: Answering the Critques of Gavin Ortlund on Lutheran Christology, Pt. 1 52:55

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Part One of Answering Gavin Ortlund's Critiques of Lutheran Christology. What are the Major differences between Lutheran and Reformed views of the Two Natures of Christ in the one Person of Jesus? Get More Awesome Content - Subscribe ➜ http://bit.ly/1UZjzXi Donate at https://streamlabs.com/brandonwarr/tip Follow me on Twitter, Instagram, and Parler…

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JCE ep 2.5.25 Sacred Marriage, Spiritual Mothering II; Tariffs and Trade Deficits; King Ishmael; A 59 Year Old Child 36:19

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Lisa and I continue to discuss the blessings of spiritual mothers. I warn of the dangers of tariffs and the folly of trade deficits, remember God's promises to Hagar for Ishmael and consider what it means to be a child at 59 years old.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE ep 1.29.25 Sacred Marriage, Spiritual Mothering I; Binge-EO; Month of Sundays, Tamar's Revenge; Good News, Lemming Swine; Mothering the Messiah 39:42

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Lisa and I start a new subseries discussing the beauty of spiritual mothering. I caution about President Trumps many Executive Orders, unpack Tamar's revenge against Judah, recount the sending of the demons into the swine and contemplate the mystery of mothering the Messiah.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE ep b 1.22.25 Sacred Marriage, New Beginnings II; Fire and Forgiveness; Month of Sundays, Tamar and Nana; Appeal; All the World's a Stage 39:26

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JCE ep 1.15.25 Sacred Marriage, New Beginnings I; Trump's Flaw; Month of Sundays, Joseph as Jesus; The Meaning of Christ 35:21

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Lisa and I consider the wisdom of looking forward as God promises new beginnings. I seek to temper expectations for the Trump presidency. We look at parallels between Joseph and Jesus and we expose the folly of seeing Jesus as a means to any end.By RC Sproul Jr.

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Ep. 77: Wesley Huff vs. Billy Carson: a Quick Debate Review 31:03

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A quick review of the Debate between Christian Scholar Wesley Huff and Conspiracy Peddlar Billy Carson. This quick review is just to get some thoughts out and encourage the listener to dive into apologetics with their Pastor and Church in a fruitful and Christ-centered way. Links to videos mentioned: The Full Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v…

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JCE Encore Presentation Elisha and the Bears; A Taste of Heaven; Shannon Sproul, Hero 22:27

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This encore presentation considers the story of Elisha and the bears who ate his mockers. It explores how our gathering for worship is a taste of heaven and remembers that great hero, Shannon Sproul.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE encore episode Economics in this Lesson, Opportunity Cost; The Blessings of Skiing; God's Grace 25:47

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An encore presentation considering the economic principle of opportunity cost. Plus, an ode to snow skiing and a celebration of God's grace.By RC Sproul Jr.

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jce encore presentation 12.20 Seven Churches; Beating Mr. Bulver; Spirit of Christmas Presents 24:08

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In this encoure presentation we look at the fourth of the seven churches in Asia, explore the informal fallcy known as Bulverism and share a story that reminds us of the meaning of Christmas presents.By RC Sproul Jr.

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Encore presentation of JCE episode 20.7 Hero You Never Heard Of; Limited Atonement; The Education of Pastor Pinhead 24:12

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I give thanks for a godly man who prayed and changed my life, explore the meaning and defend the doctrine of Limited Atonement and introduce Pastor Pinhead, and the education he received.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE ep b 20.238 God Is Intimate; Corporate Guilt and The Illustrated Man 22:07

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In this repeat performance we consider the glory that God is intimate, near to us. We likewise look at the reality and limits to corporate guilt, and finally encourage the reading of Ray Bradbury's classic, The Illustrated Man.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE ep 19.93b Airing 11.27.24 27:02

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A classic holiday episode of the JCE podcast looks at the value and importance of holidays, remembers a hero you never heard of and gives thanks for our listeners.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE ep 11.13.24b Sacred Marriage, 8 Years; Tariffs; Month of Sundays, Jacob and Joseph; In the Beginning, Sarah Conceives; The MEANing of Christ 36:36

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I give thanks for 8 years with Lisa. I explore the destructiveness of tariffs. In Month of Sundays we look at Jacob favoring Joseph; in In the Beginning we consider God opening Sarah's womb. And finally, we explore the folly of turning Jesus into a means.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE ep 11.6.24 Election Reds; Month of Sundays, Jacob's Reunion; Good News, Wind and Waves; God Ordains Whatsoever Comes to Pass 37:22

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I give my two cents on the election and what it means for our future. Plus, I see in Jacob's reunion with Esau Christ's grace toward us. We consider Jesus commanding the wind and the waves to obey and how studying God's sovereignty is profoundly practical for believers.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE ep 10.30.24 Sacred Marriage, Repent; Election; Month of Sundays, Jacob Flees; Appeal; God's Stewards 36:04

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I consider the importance of repentance and forgiveness in marriage, encourage us to rest in Christ's reign in the coming days of unrest, ponder the sins of Jacob, Laban and Rachel as they separate, recount the ministry we've accomplished this year and remember our call to steward God's creation.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE ep 10.23.24 Sacred Marriage, Perseverance IV; I Will; Month of Sundays, Crooked Sticks; That 70s Kid, Parts; Gospel Unity 40:36

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Lisa and I conclude our series on perseverence in the face of trials. I consider the scariest thing about the promises made by both presidential candidates, Laban getting outsmarted by Jacob, the free wheeling 70s and the dreaded dangers of JARTs, plus, what is necessary for true gospel unity.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE ep 10.16.24 Sacred Marriage, 8 Years; No It's Not; Month of Sundays, Mandrakes; In the Beginning, Abraham and Abimilech; Immutable God 34:31

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I give thanks for eight years of marriage to Lisa. I bemoan a world without reason, where affirmations need no evidence, puzzle over Rachel and Leah bartering over Jacob, see Abraham repeat an earlier sin and rejoice over the immutability of God.By RC Sproul Jr.

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JCE ep 10.09.24 Sacred Marriage, Perseverance III; Controlled Hurricanes; Month of Sundays, Switcheroo; Good News, Dead Bury the Dead; Complex Providence 39:16

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Lisa and I discuss persevering through gossip. I affirm that hurricanes are controlled, puzzle over Jacob's marriage to Leah and Jesus' comment that we should let the dead bury the dead. We conclude by comparing and contrasting the Greek notion of fate, and the Biblical affirmation of God's absolute sovereignty.…