In the episode, Michael and Cuatro discuss how to find a local church if you are searching. What are some criteria whereby you can discern if a church is for you?
In the episode, Michael and Cuatro interview Oliver Allmand-Smith, author of Under God, Over the People. Listen to hear how you can enter to win a free copy of this book. Available to US and Canada addresses only. His book, Under God, Over the
In the episode, Michael and Cuatro discuss with Oliver Allmand-Smith the phenomenon of churches canceling services for the Lord’s Day due to the Christmas holiday
Cuatro and Michael discuss the Christian trend to erect, display, and defend Nativity scenes, particularly those which include an image of the incarnate Lord Jesus Christ. Are these depictions violations of the second commandment?
At the campus of West Virginia University “a concerned citizen” gave Michael a letter detailing the real reason evangelicals street preach and do the things they do. Michael thought it would be fruitful for Cuatro to hear the letter and react.
This interview seeks to get to the heart of why Jeff Kliewer, an Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) pastor, would write a book called Blood Red Church: How Redemption Colors Our Politics. You can find Jeff’s books on Amazon. I hope you’l
Cuatro and Michael interview Oliver Allmand-Smith from Trinity Grace Church, Manchester, UK. Oliver is a pastor and author, among other ways he serves God’s church. His book, Under God, Over the People will help you understand the role of gover
Self-care can be a bad thing or a good thing. Cuatro and Michael try to explain biblically what self-care should really look like in the life of a believer and particularly for pastoral ministry. For many Christians, their failure to take care
Matthew 12 gives us a quotable quote: “Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven people, but the blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven.” Is this a sin that Christians can commit and lose salvation? How do you
In Luke 18, Jesus tells us of a pharisaical attitude in a man who prays “God, I thank You that I am not like other people: swindlers, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.” Cuatro and Michael have a take on this verse that expose
There is a verse in 1 Thess 5:22 which is rendered as “Abstain from all appearance of evil” in some translations. In this episode, Cuatro and Michael talk about the effect of this translation on our lives and offer some other ways to think abou
One of the most despised yet biblical methods of evangelism is public preaching. Even seasoned church-building preachers are afraid to try it and can be found treating it with scorn. In this episode, Michael asks Cuatro about some recent open-a
Saints often find it hard to pray. Why is prayer so difficult? Cuatro Nelson and Michael Coughlin offer some theological thinking and practical tips for getting your prayer life on track. The post Ep. 052 | What If I’m Having Trouble Praying?
There is a famous quote that abortion clinics are open by the permission of the church. In this episode, Cuatro Nelson and Michael Coughlin analyze that quote and give some helpful ways to think about it. The post Ep. 051 | Is Abortion By Per
Baptism has been a hotly debated topic for centuries now and in episode 50 of the roundtable, Cuatro Nelson and Michael Coughlin resolve the debate substantially. The post Ep. 050 | Baptism, What Is It? appeared first on Things Above Us.
It gives us great joy to return to a roundtable episode with an interview with Conley Owens, author of The Dorean Principle. You can read or order the book at https://thedoreanprinciple.org What are your thoughts about money and ministry? Do yo
We are thrilled to finally have Dr. Joel R. Beeke (Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary) on the Roundtable! Chuck Ivey talks with Dr. Beeke about his new book, Puritan Reformed Theology, and many other great titles from Reformation Heritage Bo
Listen to Allen, Tim, and Michael make their Championship Round predictions and evaluate the divisional round. We also discuss how the COVID situation and sports were related. Here’s Michael’s post about gambling if you are interested. The po
Last week we made several bold predictions, but were we right? Will we be right again this week? Will Nick say the weirdest things or is he just misunderstood? Tune in to hear your favorite theologians discuss the NFL playoffs! Note: We use bet
Chuck Ivey and Michael Coughlin are joined by Fred Butler to talk about Fred's important new book on the dangers of King James Onlyism.The post Ep. 044 | Royal Deceptions: Exposing the King James Only Conspiracies Against God’s Word with Fred
Chuck Ivey is joined by Daniel Funke and John-William Noble from Parresia Books. Daniel and John-William have started a successful Kickstarter campaign to fund a new reprint of the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. You can learn more ab