In this audio blog episode, we explore the unique position of the Christian as a dual citizen of Heaven and Earth.By Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

In this audio blog episode, we discuss the two assassination attempts on former President Trump and how Christians should examine not only the events themselves but our own sinfulness in this life.By Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

Welcome to a special VOR episode. We want to let you all know why we have been absent, what is happening in our lives, and what this all means for the future of the podcast. Thank you all for your support, we could not have made it this far without you.By Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

This week, we look back at Chris and Rich's discussion on biblical marriage roles in the context of Ephesians 5: 22-33. Husbands and wives are called to certain roles which are defined by their own submission to Christ. Show Links: Submission and Love - Biblical Marriage Defined AiG Article - Inferior or Equal…

This week, Chris addresses the recent decision by the United Methodist Church to overturn the prohibition on ordained actively homosexual persons and why this matters to the church at large. Show Links: Christianity Today ArticleBy Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

This week, Chris discusses Scripture's constraints on the manner and content of our speech according to James 3 and 1 Peter 3. Show Links: Article: Does Our Speech Matter (X/Twitter Version) Article: Does Our Speech Matter (STTK Version)By Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

With the backdrop of Mark Driscoll and James River Church in view, Chris takes this episode to challenge Christians to understand that what and how we preach about Christ matters. Show Links: Justin Peters' Episode on Mark DriscollBy Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

This week week look back at a crossover of epic proportions as Chris Huff and Drew Von Nieda of the Matter of Theology Podcast joined Chris and Rich to take part in a round table discussion of the danger of pragmatism in the church and the rotten fruit it has produced in our world today.By Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

This week, Chris discusses a recent social media claim that the upcoming solar eclipse is a prophetic revelation connected to Jesus, Jonah, and Noah. Such misuse of prophecy not only dishonors God and His word, it also causes confusion and fear among professing Christians.By Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

This week, Gene Clyatt of Squirrel Chatter joins Chris to discuss what are the characteristics of a biblical church and why Christians should be concerned about it. Show Link: Squirrel Chatter PodcastBy Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

This week, Chris walks through 1 Corinthians 15:12-28 as he discusses how the resurrection of Christ is the lynchpin of the gospel, without which, Christians have no hope.By Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

This week, Chris discusses how Christians should model their speech with others after Ephesians 4:29-32 in our interactions with others. Show Links: Blog Article on X - Corrupting Speech Blog Article on STTKBy Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

This week, Chris and Rich discuss if and when Christians can attend certain gatherings as well as what our motivations should be in doing so. Show Link: Rich Street PreachingBy Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

This week, Chris looks at two topics, the upcoming election and a recent statement by Alistair Begg, to encourage Christians to think biblically through difficult issues.By Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

Let's look back to 2018 when Chris and Rich discussed an article written by John MacArthur about social justice. They talked about the issues and pitfalls Christians would find themselves in for weeks to come concerning that issue. Show Links: Grace To You: Social Injustice and the Gospel Striving for Eternity Podcast…

This week, Chris highlights recent concerning behavior within conservative politics and asks Christians to look to Scripture first when evaluating our political associations. Show Link: YouTube VersionBy Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

With Christmas upon us, we revisit our discussion of the incarnation of Christ, His sinless life, His sacrificial death, and the all-important topic of the resurrection. Christmas is meaningless without the resurrection, as there would be no forgiveness for sins. Show Link: Christian Podcast Community…

This week we share a crossover event when Chris joined Conversations With a Calvinist to discuss the question, "Is Christmas Pagan?" Show Link: Conversations With a Calvinist YouTube EpisodeBy Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

This week, Chris and Rich discuss a listener question: Is there ever a prayer that is too small to bring before God? Show Links: Theology Throwdown - Christmas Traditions Monergism - A Treatise on Prayer Voice of Reason Radio on YouTubeBy Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

This week, we share the audio of our recent Voice of Reason Radio Video Edition. We discuss the necessity of Christians to abide by Scripture’s command to bridle our tongues even as we engage the vile evil in our culture today. Show Link: YouTube EditionBy Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

This week, Chris and Rich discuss Paul's admonition to the Philippian church to make their prayers to God with thanksgiving. How can Christians be thankful to God in all the trials and tribulations of life? Show Links: Spurgeon Sermon Got Questions - What does the Bible say about ingratitude/unthankfulness? Voice of Reason Radio on YouTube…

Returning from their extended hiatus, this week the guys discuss Chris' recent retirement from law enforcement and how his faith impacted his service in that field.By Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

This is a Special Edition episode for all our listeners. This week, Chris joined Keith Foskey on "Conversations with a Calvinist" for his episode: "G3 Review by 2 Nerds Who Didn't Go!" The video version of this conversation can be found at the link below. Please enjoy and share this episode. Show Link: G3 Review by 2 Nerds Who Didn't Go!…

This week we look back at when Chris and Rich discussed the issue of food hoarding and prepping. While often associated with the Mormon church, many people, including Christians, store up mass quantities of food and water in preparation for times of difficulty. Is this a biblical precept? How should Christians view it? Show Link: Ultimate Survival …

This week, Chris discusses the conservative argument that we cannot address hypocritical or sinful behavior on the part of our political allies because the need for victory outweighs the need to hold them accountable. Should Christians practice this ideology?By Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

This week we look back at when Chris and Rich walked through 1 Peter to encourage Christians to live righteously in a time of tribulation and persecution. Walking in holiness is a living testimony to the excellencies of our Savior.By Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

This week, Chris takes on some listener questions regarding possible discord within the LGBT socio-political realm and "Generative AI." He also encourages Christians to focus their motivations on glorifying Christ while being His humble servants in this world.By Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

This week, we revisit Chris and Rich taking on the ever-present argument that Christians need to be winsome and nuanced on social issues lest we offend the lost. Is this biblically true or are the pitfalls Christians need to be aware of? Show Links: Just Thinking - A Nuanced Gospel Martyn Lloyd-Jones - Man and Sin Martyn Lloyd-Jones - Ungodliness J…

This week, Chris and Rich discuss Paul's letter to Colossae where he states he rejoiced in his suffering. How can Christians view suffering as a blessing from God and find joy in the trial? Show Link: Desiring God - What is the Secret of Joy in Suffering?By Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

This week, we revisit Chris and Rich's discussion that when Christ came into the world, He came among the lowest of society. There is no barrier to any rank or social status to have access to God if they come in the manner He has prescribed. Show Links: A.W. Pink - Access to God Cessationist Conference…

In a solo episode this week, Chris discusses three mini topics covering sexual immorality, fighting on social media, and humility in serving Christ, which all point to a single issue - we should always seek to live our lives in a way that honors and glorifies Christ.By Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

This week, Chris and Rich have a little fun discussing the topic of "high strangeness," a popular term for stories of mysterious animals, UFOs, ghosts, and more. While demonstrating how much that is reported is the product of misidentification, hoax, or natural causes, and some things defy explanation, they encourage Christians to not take their ey…

The following is an audio reading of the article "Humility in Exalting Christ" which can be found at: https://www.slavetotheking.com/2023/07/05/humility-in-exalting-christ/.By Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

This week we look back at Chris and Rich's discussion on primary and secondary issues of Scripture. Does a doctrine being designated "secondary" mean it is irrelevant or should not be debated? Show Links: G3 Article - The Doctrine of Sympathy STTK - On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and "Secondary Issues." Blue Letter Bible - The Writings of Paul Chri…

This week, with the backdrop of a controversial sermon at the SBC Annual Meeting, Chris and Rich discuss what it means to have biblical unity and ask if it is always bad for there to be division. Show Links: VOR Episode - The Debate Over Secondary Issues in Scripture Video - SBC Convention Sermon Reaction and Review Got Questions - What does the Bi…

This week, Chris and Rich address a number of posts made by former Saddleback Church Pastor Rick Warren on the eve of the SBC Annual meeting. Warren's efforts to influence the Meeting are quite evident as he attempts to manipulate SBC members with posts intended to inflame passionate emotions. Christians need to be discerning of such tactics. Show …

This week, Chris Huff of Matter of Theology joins Chris as they talk about the love of God from Ephesians 2 and 3.By Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

This week, as we prepare to enter "Pride Month" in America, there are those who declare it is more important to be loving than theological. However, when we rightly understand Scripture, we recognize there is no biblical love in pride. Show Links: Got Questions - Love Your Neighbor Got Questions - Phileo Love Got Questions - Friendship With the Wor…

This week, Chris and Rich discuss biblical marriage roles in the context of Ephesians 5: 22-33. Husbands and wives are called to certain roles which are defined by their own submission to Christ. Show Links: Submission and Love - Biblical Marriage Defined AiG Article - Inferior or EqualBy Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

This week, Rich and Chris talk about how Christians should approach having debates and discussions with their brethren over important topics. While we can certainly engage in passionate discussions, we should always seek to avoid unnecessary divisiveness and look to build one another up in a spirit of humility, compassion, and kindness. Show Links:…

This week, Chris and Rich celebrate God's grace in allowing this podcast to be on the air for 7 years. May this episode bless and entertain you all. Show Links VOR's Very First EpisodeBy Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

This week we look back at when Chris Huff of Matter of Theology joined VOR. Following the SBC Annual Meeting, we discuss the drift of the denomination, the actions of its leaders, and ask the question: is it time for churches to leave the SBC? Show Links: Donate to "Cessationist" Movie Project STTK Article: On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and "Secon…

This week, Chris and Rich discuss the matter of professing Christians who claim to hold to the core tenets of the faith while their practice is at odds with clear biblical teaching. Show Links: Article - Saying the Right Things Doesn't Necessarily Prove Genuine Christianity Article - What is Orthopraxy/Orthopraxis? VOR Episode - The Debate Over Sec…

This week, Andrew Rappaport joins Chris as they discuss the recent mass shooting in Nashville, Tennessee and the growth of culturally acceptable violence against certain groups in the nation. Show Links: STTK Article - Audrey Hale and Culturally Acceptable ViolenceBy Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

Recently Rick Warren has discussed the scriptures which led him to believe it is permissible for women to preach and teach men. Chris and Rich examine the scriptures to see whether these claims are true. Show Links: Rick Warren Video Clip Christianity Today Article "I Don't Support a Theology That..." "I Can't Support a Theology That...Pt. 2" VOR Y…

This week, Andy Olson of Echo Zoe Radio and Chris come together to discuss the wickedness of sin and how it demonstrates our desperate need for the gospel of Jesus Christ. We ask you prayerfully consider sharing this episode with those in your life who may need to hear this important message.By Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story

On this Rewind episode from last year, Chris and Rich discuss why and how Christians can engage in the current culture wars. All our efforts should be for the glorification of God and the proclamation of the gospel. Show Links: Chris' Twitter Post MacArthur - The Christian's Response in a Pagan Society, Pt. 1 MacArthur - The Christian's Response in…

This week, Chris discusses a recent video debate put out by The Gospel Coalition wherein Jen Wilkin made an argument that Christians should consider placing their children in public schools. However, she also tied this argument to the idea that public school involvement is a form of the command to love one's neighbor. Does such an argument have bib…

This week, Chris and Rich discuss the modern evangelical embrace of emotionalism in events such as the Asbury Revival and TV shows like The Chosen. Similar to progressivist teaching, which denies the sufficiency of Scripture as God's Word, emotionalism can undermine the Bible by declaring we need something more. Show Links: Squirrel Chatter Episode…

This week, Chris and Rich discuss the fruit of the Spirit which is the evidence of Christ's work of salvation in a believer's life. Show Links: Spurgeon - The First Fruit of the Spirit Christian Podcast Community Apologetics Live Episode Find Forgiveness in ChristBy Chris Hohnholz, Richard Story