Today on RTP — Is law the opposite of grace? Also, what is fear-based religion? And when does Matthew 18 NOT apply? In the Aftershow, how much sin can be portrayed in a story, and does the Bible shy away from portraying it? SHOW NOTES: Overcoming Fear-Based Religion 5 Situations in Which Matthew 18 Does Not Apply Unplanned movie Sound of Freedom mo…

Today on RTP — In this episode, we cover a ton of ground on your questions. Can you say “No” to church fellowship activities? Is there a specific thing God doesn’t want you to know? And much, much more! SHOW NOTES: Feminism: The Destroyer of Worlds - Part 5 Biden’s “Come to Jesus” statement Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung Standing for Righteousn…

Today on RTP — Is praying for justice against someone contrary to praying for mercy? And is anger with God an acceptable emotion to work through? Also, one argument in the Bible translation debate that needs to be retired. SHOW NOTES: Try the Fleisch-Kincaid calculator for yourself. What happened to the Gospel-centered movement? JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST…

Today on RTP — In this episode, we address a listener question about church raffles. Also, is a neck tie essential in pleasing God? Then we reveal a little-known Bible interpretive error. In the aftershow, should Christian writings always have a moral lesson? SHOW NOTES: *Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite …

Today on RTP — In this episode, we talk about things we learned from Doyle’s Fairies, including our tendency to create false memories and believe untrue things. Then we discuss a couple of terms that we should probably abandon. In the aftershow, a listener asks surprisingly interesting questions involving Jesus and lasagna, and marriage. SHOW NOTES…

Today on RTP — Does being motivated by rewards make you insincere? Is God goal-oriented or process-oriented? And how can a young Christian couple introduce boundaries to the in-laws? Then in the Aftershow, a great question about consistent views of prophecy. SHOW NOTES: Lifestyle Evangelism Soap Creek Armory Exempla Podcast: Doyle’s Fairies JOIN OU…

Enjoy this FREE bonus Aftershow episode! Merry Christmas! Today’s episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support! JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a Patron Buy a T-shirt Leave an iTunes Review D…

Today on RTP — It’s Christmas! And we’ve unwrapped a giant box of impassIbility. Then, we discuss what the word “dude” has to do with 1 Samuel 2:25. We’re also including today’s Aftershow Bonus Episode for free to all of our listeners. It got sort of crazy this time. Merry Christmas! SHOW NOTES: Origin of the word dude Divine Impassibility Fallacy …

Today on RTP — In this episode, we interview David Anderson, the president of Maranatha Baptist University in one of the most wonderful podcast conversations we’ve had. The *Aftershow Episode was even more phenomenal. SHOW NOTES: Maranatha Baptist University Today’s episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank …

Today on RTP — Sometimes Bible translations can bring about comical interpretations; we discuss one such incident today. Then, we analyze the growing trend of the desire to be childless. Plus, we recommend two other podcasts and explain a new children’s ministry. SHOW NOTES: Exempla Podcast The Missionary Perspective Podcast DINK - Dual Income, No …

Today on RTP — We have a fun conversation with our Quality Control Editor, Derek Granquist. We discuss how Christians can be involved in our churches, communities, and politics. SHOW NOTES: Men Who Do Things Today’s episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support! *Aftershow available for Elit…

Today on RTP — In this episode, are people finally moving away from social media? Also, what is your devotional Bible reading like? SHOW NOTES: China spying with TikTok Action against TikTok We’re living in the movie Wall-E 77% of Americans want to go back to a time before the internet Protect Young Eyes Bots have taken over Instagram Scripture Ver…

Today on RTP — In this episode, we are joined by Rodney Myers of Gospel Furthering Fellowship to talk about what makes GFF different than most any other mission agency. SHOW NOTES: Gospel Furthering Fellowship Rodney & Lynn Myers served as church planting missionaries in Tanzania, Africa for 13 years before relocating to the United States in May, 2…

Today on RTP — Today on RTP — In this episode, how does ending a foreign mission compare to ending an American church? Also did Paul read and quote secular philosophers? And “YOLO” may actually be a Bible concept! SHOW NOTES: Work for the Night is Coming Acts 17:28, “The first half of the fifth line, is word for word, of an astronomical poem of Ara…

Today on RTP — Have we discovered a surprising way in which being the aggressive, rude driver shows the love of Christ? Also when we rebuttal Seventh-day Adventism are we disproving New Testament tithing? Finally, a preacher would rather see his kids die than go astray… and he prayed for that! Did God answer his prayer? SHOW NOTES: Drivers Who Merg…

Today on RTP — Years after the courtship boom among Baptists, has it proven less safe and successful than dating despite having being promised the opposite? You decide! SHOW NOTES: Why Courtship is Fundamentally Flawed by Thomas Umstattd, Jr. Why Courtship is Fundamentally Flawed, Q&A by Thomas Umstattd, Jr. Episode 153 - Rethinking Missions: An In…

Today on RTP — We revisit the topic of gambling and casinos. And a listener asks a sensitive, but honest question. SHOW NOTES: No show notes today. Today’s episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/reasontogether. Thank you for your support! *Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! You…

Today on RTP — Does the Bible anywhere claim that it is finished, and do the verses we use for that really mean that? And in the Aftershow, a young Patron is thinking about stuff. SHOW NOTES: George Farmer Debates Protestantism with Allie Beth Stuckey, Part 1 and Part 2 Photos from Tom’s scuba diving adventures Scripture Verses Cited: Revelation 22…

Today on RTP — Where is Tom, and why did he go there? And how might his decision be helpful to those presently in ministry or considering it? SHOW NOTES: There is no aftershow with this episode; it is included in the main episode. Scriptures Verses Cited: 1 Cor. 13:5; Matt. 11:21 Today’s episode is brought to you by our Patrons over at Patreon.com/…

Today on RTP — We address some listener feedback. Plus, what’s the deal with artificial intelligence? And is admiring something the same as covetousness? >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: Stephen Minion's Tattoo Questionnaire Scriptures Verses Cited: Matt. 11; 1 Sam. 14:24-46; Eph. …

Today on RTP — Stephen Minion joins us to talk about creating space for young people to ask hard questions. >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: You Lost Me by David Kinnaman Scriptures Verses Cited: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Romans 12:10; 1 Corinthians 9:22 *Aftershow available for Elite…

Today on RTP — Daniel asks a question about getting inked. Then in the Aftershow, are Christians guilty of hindering to work of Scripture? >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung The Rise of ‘Adulting’ Culture and The Decline of Soft Skills (Subscription…

Today on RTP — Is the calling of God an emotion? Does God have a position on every issue? Finally in the Aftershow, Tom’s got the senior discount, while Daniel gets mistaken for a college freshman. >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung The Rise of ‘Adu…

Today on RTP — Duggar disentangles and the Asbury Revival breakdown. Also do some pastors now regret opting out of Social Security? >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: NYTimes “Masks did nothing” Ken Ham on the Asbury Revival The Spirit of Revival at Asbury Asbury University Revival -…

Today on RTP — Is too much creativity just playing God? And in the Aftershow, does Foreign Accent Syndrome have anything to do with the Tower of Babel? >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: Man Suddenly Develops an Irish Accent Second Language Aquisition after Traumatic Brain Injury Tee…

Today on RTP — Listener feedback takes us on a wild ride and lands us in the Aftershow talking about one of the more different things we’ve ever discussed. >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: Scriptures Verses Cited: Romans 1; Romans 14:22; 1 Corinthians 8; Mark 3:2; Matthew 5; Matthe…

Today on RTP — A listener asks about church security teams and about carrying boomsticks in church to go pew-pew at bad guys. Also, did Judas do miracles? >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: ALICE Training Scriptures Verses Cited: 1 Samuel 10:11; 1 Samuel 28:8-20; Matthew 10; 2 Timoth…

Today on RTP — Today, a listener asks if Christians should stop saying exclamatory things entirely for fear it might be construed as Christian profanity. Then, are accountability partners even helpful? In the aftershow, we talk slapping competitions and masculinity. >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Pa…

Today on RTP — Does the Bible teach that we shouldn’t eat rare steak? What is “image focused separatism”? Also, is “broken” a good way to describe people? >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: Scriptures Verses Cited: Deuteronomy 12:23; Leviticus 19:26; Romans 14; 1 Corinthians 8; Acts …

Today on RTP — Should preaching apply the text to YOUR life or should that be left to the Holy Spirit? Also, we discuss how Aristotle and Aquinas influenced today’s Christian thought. Then in the Aftershow, if the Bible were a single word, would all disagreement cease? And what in the world is “Azazel”? >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons onl…

Today on RTP — It’s a bonus episode! We share with you some of the funniest moments over the past year. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! *There is no Aftershow for this bonus episode. Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, blog editor, writers, and upgrade our site to offer merch. Become a Patron Buy a T-shirt Leave an iTunes Review D…

Today on RTP — Feedback from Herman takes us from Abraham to Lazarus. Was Abraham's Bosom a place or literally Abraham's bosom. Also, was God no longer immutable when He became flesh? Then we discuss faith deconstruction. In the Aftershow, a spate of Italian food staples are covering highways. And how is social media affecting your brain and your t…

Today on RTP — A listener asks if there was a different Gospel in the Old Testament. And what is the baptism for the dead? Also, should Christians take Social Security? Then in Aftershow we discuss why the Bible never called for the immediate emancipation of slaves. And Is there a connection between the age of accountability and nakedness? >>> Afte…

Today on RTP — Not many think Thanksgiving is a religious holiday. We discuss why it is. Also, a young girl trashes her father… at his funeral. And should there be political parties? Then, we discuss some crazy feedback from last week. In the aftershow we get into the history of Thanksgiving, modern day separatists, and should we still be called Ba…

Today on RTP — Are there similarities between climate activists and some Baptists? Also, when it comes to prophecy, is God making educated guesses? Then, do people need to renew their marriage after getting saved? Then in the aftershow, do we have guardian angels, and should we care? >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — …

Today on RTP — Today, a listener asks us perhaps the biggest theological question ever. Also, does God's faithfulness make Him predictable? >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: Friday Church News Scripture Verses Cited: Romans 11:34; 1 Peter 3:17; 1 Thessalonians 4:18; 1 Corinthians 15…

Today on RTP — Today, a listener has an interesting question about outlandish attire. And, how broadly should one read? >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: Scripture Verses Cited: 1 Timothy 2:8-10; 1 Peter 3:3-4; John 13:35; Romans 14:17 Your support helps us pay our podcast editor, b…

Today on RTP — We cover your feedback on just how in control God is of everything. Did He create natural laws, and then step away? Or does He decree and force everything including that time you stubbed your toe? >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: The Church at Corinth Does God give y…

Today on RTP — We’ve decided we’re going to make our own holiday. Also, are we supposed to make the world a better place? Or is that dumb? Then, do parents need to earn their children’s respect? Finally, can a church have two doctrinal statements? >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: S…

Today on RTP — One listener's question gets us to go the distance on this episode. And the Aftershow this week is worth becoming a Patron for. We discuss why Jesus might or might not have used social media if it had been around. And do we have rights... at all? >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron!…

Today on RTP — We discuss whether or not God has Christians do absurd things. Then, is there a potential misuse of the notion that God’s grace is sufficient? And in the aftershow, we discuss a fascinating details about wether a Christian can ever actually be at rest. >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite P…

Today on RTP — Why don’t we use catechisms to teach our children? Or do we? Also, should you lie to those who suffer from dementia? >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: Scripture Verses Cited: Exodus 1:20, Romans 7:17, Jeremiah 17:9, I John 2:20, Deuteronomy 6 Your support helps us pay…

Today on RTP — Today, we get some listener feedback that seems to put the argument from the last episode to rest. And in the Aftershow, Tom recounts a pastoral experience in which someone nearly became violent. >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: Scripture Verses Cited: Colossians 3:1…

Today on RTP — We’re back! Today, we’re offering up our usual pedantic banter with conversations about how good is God, and does man still have the image of God today. In the aftershow, Tom shares some crazy ministry happenings. >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: Scripture Verses Cit…

Today on RTP — Scott Blair joins us again to discuss what it’s like to sing your Bibliology. >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: Scripture Verses Cited: James 5:13; Luke 24:44; Ephesians 6:14 Common meter Psalter audio samples 1650 Psalter - Trinitarian Society, Psalter app Your suppo…

Today on RTP — Daniel is back! Today, a listener asked if churches are disobedient for not singing psalms. Then a listener sparks a super fascinating thought about prayer. >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: Scripture Verses Cited: 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18, Ephesians 5:19, Psalm 55:17 …

Today on RTP — Tom sits down for a candid conversation with Pastor Scott VanderHart about his unique approach to handling missions. You will gain some valuable insights from this one. We hope you love it. If we’ve earned it, leave us a review on iTunes or become a Patron! >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an El…

Today on RTP — Today, we discuss a bit more numerology silliness. Then, a listener question has Tom feeling embarrassed. >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: Scripture Verses Cited: Genesis 2:2; Hebrews 3-4; Proverbs 27:23-27; 1 Corinthians 4:2; Matthew 25:18-25; Proverbs 27:12; 1 Cori…

Today on RTP — Today, we discuss what a youthful lust is. Then we hash out thought-terminating clichés. In the Aftershow, we get into some heavy RTP logic. >>> Aftershow available for Elite Patrons only. Don’t miss out — Become an Elite Patron! SHOW NOTES: Scripture Verses Cited: Mark 1:35; Luke 6:12; 2 Timothy 2:22; Deuteronomy 29:29; Proverbs 25:…

Today on RTP — While Daniel is away from the mic, Tom interviews Pastor Scott Blair of Willow Grove Baptist Church in Waynesburgh, PA. Pastor Blair’s personal testimony leads the conversation into a wide variety of topics. We’re sure you’ll enjoy it! Be sure to become an Elite Patron to hear the Aftershow interview! *Aftershow available for Elite P…