Christ Over All

5.09 Kyle Claunch • Reading • "Axioms of Theology Proper: Guiding Lights for the Doctrine of God"

ABOUT THE EPISODE:Who is God and what is he like? Take off your sandals and follow the light as we seek to comprehend the incomprehensible!Resources to Click·  “Axioms of Theology Proper: Guiding Lights for the Doctrine of God” – Kyle Claunch· “God the Father: Namesake of all Fatherhood” – Kyle Claunch· “Why are We Trinitarian, and Why Does it Matter?” – Kyle Claunch· Theme of the Month: The God Who Is There: Contemplating the Doctrine of God· Give to Support the Work Books to Read·  Summa Theologiae (Vol. 1) – Thomas Aquinas· Dictionary of Latin and Greek Theological Terms Drawn Principally from Protestant Scholastic Theology, 2nd ed. – Richard A. Muller· Proslogion in Anselm of Canterbury: The Major Works – ed. Brian Davies and G.R. Evans· Institutes of Eclenctic Theology – Francis Turretin ed. James T. Dennison, Jr.· Orations – Gregory of Nazianzus

5.08 Charles Lyons, Jordan Howe, Trent Hunter, & David Schrock • Interview • "Protestors are Coming to Your Church Are You Ready? Twenty-Five Action Steps Before the Day Comes"

ABOUT THE EPISODEListen in as David Schrock & Trent Hunter interview Charles Lyons and Jordan Howe on their respective articles for Christ Over All and Center for Baptist LeadershipTimestamps00:25 – Intro03:43 – The incident at Cities Church Hits Close to Home06:08 – How David Met Charles Lyons08:00 – Charles Lyons’ Story22:32 – Having a Plan in Place26:23 – Distinguishing Between Different Incidents & What to Do28:48 – How to Onboard Well for a Safety Team33:08 – What Did It Look Like for the Ushers to Remove Disruptors?37:32 – What Should Be Said to Them? What Type of Force is Righteous in that Situation?41:54 – The Value of Having Song and Other Strategies to Have in Mind45:50 – The Mind of the Pastor in the Moment to Act49:00 – Closing Thoughts & Ending on a Note of Song54:10 – Closing Prayer from Trent55:58 – Outro Resources to Click“Protestors are Coming to Your Church Are You Ready? Twenty-Five Action Steps Before the Day Comes” – Charles Lyons“When Worship is Attacked, Churches Must Be Prepared to Restore Order” – Jordan HoweKingdom Defense MinistriesCity Hope InternationalTheme of the Month: The God Who is There: Contemplating the Doctrine of GodGive to Support the Work

5.07 Ryan Helfenbein • Reading • "Incrementalists and Abolitionists Together?"

ABOUT THE EPISODEWe want to abolish abortion. And we can do that better when we are united in making incremental political victories.Resources to Click“Incrementalists and Abolition Together?” – Ryan Helfenbein“Voters in Kanasas decide to keep abortion legal in the state, rejecting an amendment” – Dylan Lysen, Laura Ziegler, Blaise Mesa“Kentucky Amendment 2: Exclude Right to Abortion from Constitution Amendment (2022)” – Ballotpedia“Ohio Issue 1, Right to Make Reproductive Decisions Including Abortion Initiative (2023)” – Ballotpedia“Medication Abortions Accounted for 63% of All US Abortions in 2023, an Increase from 53% in 2020” – Guttmacher InstituteLousiana State Legislature, HB 813, 2022 Regular SessionIndiana General Assembly, HB 1539, 2021 Session“Anti-abortion groups split over proposal that could make SC’s ban the strictest nationwide” – Sklar Laird“I Was an Anti-Abortion Crusader. Now I support Roe v. Wade” – Rob Schenck“An Open Letter to State Lawmakers from America’s Leading Pro-Life Organizations” – National Right to Life“Ballot Tracker: Abortion-Related State Constitutional Amendment Measures Confirmed for the 2024 Election in 10 States” – KFF“Results for abortion-related ballot measures, 2024” – BallotpediaTheme of the Month: Abolishing Abortion, Advocating for LifeGive to Support the Work

5.06 Ginna Cross, David Schrock & Stephen Wellum • Interview • "Is Every Woman Who Pursues Abortion a Victim?: The Feminist Capture of the Pro-Life Movement"

ABOUT THE EPISODEListen in as David Schrock and Stephen Wellum interview Ginna Cross on her COA Article "Is Every Woman Who Pursues Abortion a Victim?: The Feminist Capture of the Pro-Life Movement"Timestamps00:50 – Intro05:27 – Ginna Cross’ Background and How She Became Interested in the Life Issue09:17 – What is Unique about Alliance Family Services?11:42 – Being an Abolitionist and Part of Pregnancy Care Center12:48 – Dr. Wellum and His Wife’s Ministry in Pregnancy Care Centers14:30 – How Did Ginna Become an Abolitionist?21:05 – What is the Counsel That is Given at Most Pregnancy Care Centers?24:26 – Poor Theology Gives Way to Poor Counsel and Poor Presentation of the Gospel29:36 – Abolitionists are Concerned about Pregnancy Care Centers34:38 – The Weakening of the Pro-Life Movement38:54 – Feminism and A Therapeutic Approach in the Pro-Life Movement43:57 – If It is Legal It is Moral50:44 – The Place for Men in The Fight Against Abortion57:26 – The Need to See What is at Stake1:01:38 – Where You Can Contact Ginna1:03:00 – Outro Resources to Click“Is Every Woman Who Pursues Abortion a Victim?: The Feminist Capture of the Pro-Life Movement” – Ginna CrossAlliance Family ServicesTheme of the Month: Abolishing Abortion, Advocating for LifeGive to Support the Work

5.05 Steve Deace, David Schrock, & Stephen Wellum • Interview • "What's Best Next: Abortion, Abolitionism, and Strategizing Ways to Save Lives and Change Laws"

ABOUT THE EPISODEListen in to a special interview as COA's David Schrock and Stephen Wellum are joined by Steve Deace to talk about the best way to strategize and save lives, including a breakdown of the state of the Pro-Life and Abolitionist movements.Timestamps00:42 – Intro05:16 – How Do We Think About Incrementalism & Abolitionism? What is Most Effective?13:30 – What are Steps We Can Take to Disciple Zealous Brothers?22:17 – What is Recommended for Our Churches?26:57 – What Media is Most Effective in This Battle?30:50 – The Groundwork that Must Be Laid32:36 – What Would You Say for Pastors Who Consider This Too Political?36:27 – OutroResourcesThe Steve Deace ShowThe SBC’s Turning Point (ft. Steve Deace) – Center For Baptist LeadershipTheme of the Month: Abolishing Abortion, Advocating for LifeGive to Support the Work