In this episode, R&B get into the Prosperity Gospel and how American prosperity influenced the rise of that ideology. We touch on burning Teslas, Syrian Christians being persecuted, and The American Heart Association's fight for MORE heart disease.

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For citation and reference:

George Thomas Kurian, Nelson’s New Christian Dictionary: The Authoritative Resource on the Christian World (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2001).

J. S. Sexton, “Prosperity Theology,” in New Dictionary of Theology: Historical and Systematic, ed. Martin Davie et al. (London; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press; InterVarsity Press, 2016).

“What Do Miserable Christians Sing?,” Themelios 25, no. 2 (2000).

In this week's episode, R&B discuss perseverance - James 1:2-5,12. What does it mean for the modern man who follows Christ to persevere? What characteristics are a part of perseverance? What are some examples of perseverance that we can see in our own lives? There is some discussion on the recent attack on Thomas Massie by the Trump administration and by some Republican establishment. Let's get into it!

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Douglas J. Moo, The Letter of James, The Pillar New Testament Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI; Leicester, England: Eerdmans; Apollos, 2000), 69-71.

F. L. Cross and Elizabeth A. Livingstone, eds., The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church (Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2005), 1267.

Kurt A. Richardson, James, vol. 36, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1997), 76.

R.E.O. White, “Perseverance,” in Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1988), 1647.

R. L. Omanson, “Perseverance,” in The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Revised, ed. Geoffrey W. Bromiley (Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1979–1988), 776.

Sorry about the choppy video. Shutter speed got messed up when adjusting some things on the main camera. Oops.

Today, Brian and Reggie get into the latest and greatest in the circus of political theater. And what a circus it is! Trump's congressional address was revealing but also not unexpected. DOGE is cleaning house. Epstein files have yet to be released. And what is up with the American Christian church and how they do outreach.

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First off... Apologies for missing last week. We had some technical difficulties with the recording and it was unrecoverable. Oops. This week, Reggie and Brian discuss the woke hive mind and the ridiculous, illogical perception of the liberal woke hive mind. The main topic that are discussed are if Andrew Tate is a good role model for men today and what sort of rites of passage have and still exist today for boys to become men.

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This week we briefly discuss the question of who to save, your son or a stranger. Biblically there is a hierarchy for our priorities. In the end, it comes down to those priorities we are given by the Almighty. We also get into the topic of worry. We know it's not good. But how bad is it? Why is worry bad?

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A. J. Rainwater III, “Anxiety,” in Baker Encyclopedia of Psychology & Counseling, ed. David G. Benner and Peter C. Hill, Baker Reference Library (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1999), 88-90.

A. J. Birkey, “Anxiety; (Be) Anxious,” in The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Revised, ed. Geoffrey W. Bromiley (Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1979–1988), 148.

Psalm 94:19; Proverbs 12:25; Matthew 6:25–34; Philippians 4:6; 1 Peter 5:6–8

Grace to You - John MacArthur - https://www.gty.org/library/Articles/A112/A-Worried-Christian

Dr. Tim Allchin - October 1, 2019 - How Jesus Addressed Fear, Worry, and Anxiety - https://biblicalcounselingcenter.org/how-jesus-addressed-fear-worry-and-anxiety/

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association - May 1, 2022 - How to Overcome Fear, Anxiety and Worry - https://billygraham.org/articles/how-to-overcome-fear-anxiety-and-worry

Medically Reviewed by Jennifer Robinson, MD on November 22, 2024 - Written by Debra Fulghum Bruce, PhD - How Worrying Affects the Body - https://www.webmd.com/balance/how-worrying-affects-your-body

Brian has run into a lot of instance where during conversations, the other chooses to be subversive. In this week's episode, Brian and Reggie talk about the prevalent subversive speech in conversations today especially in political conversations. R&B also take a look at the question, "Once saved, always saved?" Applying critical thinking, logic, and considering the teachings of Jesus, the question is easily answered.

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Dr. Leighton Flowers - Once Saved, Always Saved

https://youtu.be/5wVonZ1S2Ss?si=k_0wHB-x_e7qht_G

Tac Room Bible Talk - Once Saved, Always Saved

https://youtu.be/EFjytAE3Y_s?si=yES5-YGrPm_0e31h

Cold Case Christianity w/Frank Turek - Can you lose your salvation?

https://youtu.be/u1wGE5pNO60?si=sG--JxuqqmfT_m8f

Greg Laurie - Can a Christian lose their salvation?

https://youtu.be/V3elNE7mZXY?si=fUISXqUI58uh_o_6

Keith Nestor - Why once “saved always saved” is garbage?

https://youtu.be/vvxR-MHcukk?si=pVivyO9_5AP1VVze

On this week's episode of R&B Talks, Reggie and Brian discuss some of the recent goings on in President Trump's short time i n the office including the confirmation hearings, birthright citizenship, and tariffs. The main topic for this week is tobacco use. Does the Bible have anything to say about smoking tobacco? Is there risks? Can you trust the science and how to interpret the science.

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Well what a week for the new administration it has been. No time wasted on getting things rolling. Let's talk about the first week of the Trump administration, the "Bishop" Mariann Edgar Budde's sermon during the inauguration prayer service, the end of DEI, executive orders, and pardons.

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Bishop Mariann’s Sermon in full: https://youtu.be/xwwaEuDeqM8?si=mYfJyXyu81e7QRV5

Quentin - Black Conservative on DEI: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFJkkuyuJ37/?igsh=ZXl1bDdyM2Rtcmho

The media’s reporting of pardons between Biden and Trump: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFMyfW7xBLv/?igsh=MXE5N3prdmNod2UzeQ==

Albert Mohler on the pardons: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFMNosUxigb/?igsh=dm9vc2Nsd3JteGRq

So.informed - list of executive orders, posted Wednesday - 3 days of the presidency: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFIXEBpRwrk/?img_index=11&igsh=MWpuZW11eHUweWxzdQ==

Axios - List of executive orders this far: https://www.axios.com/2025/01/21/president-donald-trump-executive-orders-list