• What's Wrong with "Just Doing Church at Home?"

    Steve, Dana, and Lee tackle the unique phenomenon of "I am the church" thinking, or people openly refusing to gather with the church for not-so-good reasons. How do we respond to such thinking? Take a listen.

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    Library Ladder Links: 

    How Should I approach Art? by R.C. Sproul

    Jesus on Every Page by David Murray

    The Five Theological Orations by St. Gregory of Naziansus

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    Website: rbcbellefontaine.com

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    1h 8m | Mar 13, 2024
  • Being Faced with Wickedness

    What are we to do when we are faced with the promotion of sin at the market, at our job, or in the government? Steve, Dana, and Lee tackle t his topic on this episode.

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    Believer's Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in Christ

    Life in the Father's House by Wayne A. Mack and David William Swavely

    The Existence and Attributes of God by Stephen Charnock

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    Website: rbcbellefontaine.com

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    1h 0m | Mar 5, 2024
  • Prayer and Fasting (Part 2)

    Dana, Steve, and Lee are finishing up their series on Lent by discussing fasting. Wy don't more Christians fast? Why should we? And how should we do it?

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    Library Ladder Links: 

    Knowing God by J.I. Packer

    A Defense of Confessionalism: Biblical Foundations & Confessional Considerations

    The Apostolic Fathers

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    Website: rbcbellefontaine.com

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    57m | Feb 27, 2024
  • Prayer and Fasting (Part 1)

    Dana, Steve, and Lee begin a two-part series on Lent. Why does RBC not observe it? Why do we emphasize the Ordinary means of Grace instead of penitential seasons? Listen and find out.

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    Library Ladder Links: 

    Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney

    Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer (Audiobook)

    Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms: A Reader's Edition

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    58m | Feb 21, 2024
  • What is Complementarianism? (Part 2)

    Dana, Steve, and Lee conclude their discussion of complementarianism. How does it effect how Christians view the state or the economy?

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    All That Is In God by James Dolezal - (Audiobook)

    The Momentous Event by W.J. Grier

    An Exposition of the Sermon on the Mount

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    Website: rbcbellefontaine.com

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    59m | Feb 14, 2024
  • What is Complementarianism? (Part 1)

    Fresh off their latest episode on Marriage...Dana, Steve, and Lee discuss the topic of complementarianism. What does it mean? What is it opposed to?

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    Library Ladder Links: 

    Selected Sermons of Lemuel Haynes

    The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

    Thoughts for Young Men by J.C. Ryle

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    Website: rbcbellefontaine.com

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    1h 19m | Feb 9, 2024
  • What Is A Marriage?

    How should Christians approach secular attempts to co-opt things like Marriage and weddings to serve sin? Steve, Dana, and Lee tackle this timely issue in the latest episode.

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    Library Ladder Links: 

    A Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent (Audiobook available)

    The Mystery of Christ by Samuel Renihan (Audiobook available)

    Overcoming Sin and Temptation by John Owen

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    Website: rbcbellefontaine.com

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    53m | Jan 30, 2024
  • The Nerding Out About the Bible Finale

    Steve, Dana, and Lee finish up their triumvirate on the Bible. They tackle issues of the canon and hermeneutics. Tune in to see what it's all about.

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    Jesus on Every Page: 10 Simple Ways to Seek and Find Christ in the Old Testament by David Murray

    God without Passions: A Primer by Samuel Renihan

    Words From the Fire: Hearing the Voice of God in the 10 Commandments by Al Mohler

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    1h 0m | Jan 24, 2024
  • More Nerding out About The Bible

    Steve, Dana, and Lee are back on the topic of the Bible on this episode. They discuss some of the theological language used to describe the Bible and its importance.

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    Library Ladder Links: 

    "Expository Sanctification" by Paul Shirley

    "Joseph and the Gospel of Many Colors: Reading an Old Story in a New Way" by Voddie Baucham

    "Desiring God" by John Piper

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    Website: rbcbellefontaine.com

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    1h 1m | Jan 11, 2024
  • Let's Nerd Out About the Bible

    Steve, Dana, and Lee discuss some various aspects of the Bible: translation styles, layout differences, apps, textual histories. Oh my! This is likely to become a multi-part series, just you watch.

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    Library Ladder Links:

    "Simply Trinity" by Matthew Barrett: https://a.co/d/7BDragB

    (Audiobook: https://a.co/d/1EMCpgj)

    "NIV Study Bible": https://a.co/d/6PYyCjK

    "ESV Chronological Bible": https://a.co/d/iF5mukr

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    Website: rbcbellefontaine.com

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    1h 7m | Jan 3, 2024
  • Are Resolutions Helpful?

    Dana, Steve, and Lee discuss the concept of New Year's resolutions while considering the 70 Resolutions that Jonathan Edwards made as a young pastor.

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    Library Ladder Links:

    "J.C. Ryle: Prepared to Stand Alone" by Iain Murray: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/history-biography/j-c-ryle/

    "Endurance" by Alfred Lansing: https://a.co/d/a13AEiA

    The ESV Church History Study Bible: https://a.co/d/fsN3om1

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    Website: rbcbellefontaine.com

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    1h 4m | Dec 27, 2023
  • The Airing of Theological Grievances

    Dana, Steve, and Lee air their theological grievances in this episode, in honor of the fictional holiday of Festivus. Then Lee reads the Christmas story from Luke 2. Merry Christmas!

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    Library Ladder Links: 


    "Getting the Blues: What Blues Music Teaches Us about Suffering and Salvation" by Stephen J. Nichols: https://a.co/d/h6ZmL2G

    "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding: https://a.co/d/hdETrTL

    • Audio version: https://a.co/d/cAixCGq


    "In Essence One, in Persons Three" edited by Michael A.G. Haykin: https://a.co/d/6sLyXsJ

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    Website: rbcbellefontaine.com

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    1h 1m | Dec 20, 2023
  • Saint Nicholas, The Pugilist?

    Steve, Dana, and Lee discuss the often-memed subject of Saint Nicholas punching the heretic Arius at the Council of Nicea. Is that a true story? What is its relevance? Why are creeds important? We tackle all of this on this episode.

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    Library Ladder Links:


    "The One True God: A Biblical Study of the Doctrine of God" by Paul Washer: https://a.co/d/8Zye2FV


    "Christ & Creed: The Early Church Creeds & their Value for Today" by Nate Pickowicz: https://a.co/d/5bZNasg


    "The Need for Creeds Today" by J.V. fresco: https://a.co/d/1fdSj4O


    "The Temple" by George Herbert: https://a.co/d/d3VD7NE

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    Website: rbcbellefontaine.com

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    57m | Dec 13, 2023
  • What If I Sin Right Before I Die?

    Steve, Dana, and Lee discuss a few touchy issues. What should we say to Christians who are concerned they're too sinful to get into heaven? What if I sin right before I die?

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    Library Ladder Links: 

    "I Dare You Not To Bore Me With The Bible" by Michael Heiser: https://a.co/d/9BumHcF (Audiobook is available on Audible)


    "Let Us Pray: A Symposium on Prayer By Leading Preachers and Theologians" by Various Authors


    "Prayers on the Psalms":https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotionalsdaily-readings/prayers-on-the-psalms/


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    Website: rbcbellefontaine.com

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    51m | Dec 6, 2023
  • Should Children Be Present in Worship Services?

    Dana has returned from his travels. He, Steve, and Lee discuss the topic of children being present in the sanctuary on Sunday morning. Is it a distraction? Or is it a blessing?

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    Library Ladder Links:

    "Don't Waste Your Life" by John Piper: https://a.co/d/bB2Wcae

    "Conspiracy Theory" by Doug Van Dorn: https://a.co/d/g4TyJph

    "Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices" by Thomas Brooks: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/precious-remedies-against-satans-devices/

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    Website: rbcbellefontaine.com

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    1h 3m | Nov 29, 2023
  • How Did We Get Here?

    Steve and Lee welcome a special guest this episode: James A. Fyerman. The topic this episode: what were our individual journeys toward Reformed Baptist theology?

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    Library Ladder Links:


    "Five Points" by John Piper (ebook): https://document.desiringgod.org/five-points-en.pdf?ts=1446647340

    (paperback): https://a.co/d/1Lr2SQh

    "Braker Ford's Adventures in Space" by James A. Fyerman: https://a.co/d/d8TR7Mg

    "Morning and Evening" by Charles Spurgeon: https://a.co/d/9mme90V

    "Psalms in 30 Days": https://a.co/d/gIW9JXQ

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    Website: rbcbellefontaine.com

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    1h 38m | Nov 22, 2023
  • What Is Theological Triage?

    Steve and Lee soldier on without Dana...and they venture a discussion of "theological triage," which is definitely not something they made up. It's real and helpful. Enjoy!


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    Library Ladder Links:


    "Tortured For Christ" by Richard Wurmbrand: https://a.co/d/5OzlGk7

    "The Bruised Reed" by Richard Sibbes: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/the-bruised-reed/

    "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" by Michael J. Glodo: https://www.crossway.org/books/the-lord-bless-you-and-keep-you-tpb/

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    Website: rbcbellefontaine.com


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    42m | Nov 15, 2023
  • What Is Antinomianism?

    Continuing on from the previous episode on The Law, the guys discuss the topic of antinomianism, What is it? How does it manifest itself? Listen in to find out.


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    The Attributes of God by A.W. Pink: https://a.co/d/irUfJdx

    Getting the Garden Right by Richard Barcellos: https://a.co/d/7vIXUva

    A Treatise on Law and Gospel by John Colquhoun: https://a.co/d/81XzcMD

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    Website: rbcbellefontaine.com


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    49m | Nov 8, 2023
  • What Are Christians To Do With The Law?

    Dana, Steve, and Lee are back with a wide-ranging discussion of The Law. What's the deal with the threefold division of the Old Testament law? How are Christians supposed to understand and apply it? Do we need to throw away our polyester weaves and cocktail shrimp? Stay tuned to find out.

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    Website: rbcbellefontaine.com

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    1h 7m | Nov 1, 2023
  • Should Pastors Tell People How To Vote?

    Given the contentious elections coming in 2024, plus the highly crucial vote on Ohio Issue 1, we ponder the question of politics and Christianity.

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    Library Ladder Links:

    The Maker Versus the Takers: What Jesus Really Said About Social Justice and Economics: https://a.co/d/0vmAhQS

    The Imitation of Christ: https://a.co/d/2IWUxzo

    Studies in the Sermon on the Mount: https://a.co/d/ca4fMQ6

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    Website: rbcbellefontaine.com

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    36m | Oct 25, 2023
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