This episode examines C.S. Lewis' argument in "Men Without Chests" where Lewis argues that men who do properly love things cannot appreciate them or know their proper use and function. From there it examines how Christians, because of the gospel, must love their nation and their homes.

SUMMARY: This episode argues that because the civil magistrate is God's deacon to help accomplish one of the two primary purposes for mankind, Christians should pursue civil office and willingly wield its power to lead their nation in righteous and effective ways. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" - ⁠kabbalisticvillage.com/

This episode rejects the claim that the public square it neutral. It argues that Christians ought to vigorously enter the public square and destroy all evil and foolish ideas that set themselves up against the knowledge of God.

This episode starts with a tweet from Scott Aniol about what the gospel should do to culture. We disagree with the tweet and explain that God actually calls Christians to build culture because of the great commission. Last, we conclude that God wants us to bring all areas, including sexuality, under submission to Christ.

This episode explores how Christians should think about nations and political involvement. We consider how Psal 144:15 applies to current political questions. Questions this episode considers: Is it good for Christians to 'bring Christianity into the public square'? What does it mean to christianize a nation?

SUMMARY: In this episode we talk with Jon Harris about how Christians should view and study history. We explore how conservatives should defend against the left without compromising the truths of history. We also talk about the idea that our assumptions about the future dictate what we will find in the past. Jon clarifies some false assumptions on our part and offers hope to people who have been told that they must feel guilt over sins of past generations. GUEST INFORMATION: Jon is a committed Christian and enjoys outdoor sports and music. He repented of his sins and put his trust in the grace of Jesus Christ for full and immediate forgiveness as a child. When he’s not hiking or playing guitar, Jon writes about political and theological issues confronting the church. He has an MDiv from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and an M.A. in History from Liberty University. He was interested in political theory from a young age but sensed a stronger desire for ministry. During his college years Jon worked in campus ministry and also served as a minister of music at his church. Jon’s Podcast: Conversations that Matter Jon’s Website: Worldview Conversations Documentary Work: Last Stand Studios QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ASKS: In his lectures on American history, Steve Wilkins says that secular scholars cannot study history accurately because when they come across figures and events that display the glory and truthfulness of God, they suppress that truth. David and Tim Barton call God’s hand in history “the golden thread” in their book “The American Story, The Beginnings”.  Could you talk about 1 or 2 “golden thread” moments that stand out to you? How can we tell the truth about history without giving up ground to the left and progressive Christians? What role does history play in the command to honor our father and mother? What is something practical that Christians can do in order to understand and teach history in a more ‘Christian’ way? Should Christians feel guilt for past sins committed by previous generations? RECOMMENDED RESOURCES FOR FURTHER INTEREST: https://www.brionmcclanahan.com https://mcclanahanacademy.com ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" - kabbalisticvillage.com/

SUMMARY In this Rebuild Brick we talk about why being responsible for the sake of responsibility is not enough. We must submit ourselves to Christ, not simply an altruistic and self-improving vision of responsibility.  LINKS TO THE VIDEOS REFERENCED: https://youtu.be/75uuWtRrnJI https://youtu.be/1biDxaT0ED4 https://youtu.be/Mwxd968IteQ

SUMMARY: This is our follow-up discussion from our interview with Eric Bell. We discuss the idea that Christians can build the kingdom of God by building business and culture. Churches and Christians need to take this seriously by promoting and funding businesses that honor God. We also need to change the way we think about money from a frugal mindset to a building mindset.. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The King’s Hall: Wealth, Money, Space GUEST INFORMATION: Eric's career spans almost 20 years in sales and management. He has held roles such as sales rep, sales trainer, regional manager, area director of sales, and strategic account manager. He started off working for GANZ USA, a giftware company based out of Atlanta GA.  After ten successful years there, He transitioned to working for a Medical Device company named Stryker in 2012 as a Patient Care Account Manager.  In 2016, Eric was promoted to Northwest Regional Manager, and developed key IDN relationships, and built a team of sales people to cover 5 states. OUTLINE OF OUR DISCUSSION INTRO:  What are we striving for? - avoid fatalism Can Christians stay in businesses that embrace ungodly philosophies? How can Christians prioritize and help start Christian businesses? We need to change our mindset from frugality to building. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" - kabbalisticvillage.com/

SUMMARY: Most companies are not Christian companies. This creates questions and opportunities for Christians who work in those companies. This episode explores how Christians can honor their bosses, how to think through a company that promotes ungodly causes, and also concludes with a bonus discussion on whether college athletes should be paid.. GUEST INFORMATION: Eric's career spans almost 20 years in sales and management. He has held roles such as sales rep, sales trainer, regional manager, area director of sales, and strategic account manager. He started off working for GANZ USA, a giftware company based out of Atlanta GA.  After ten successful years there, He transitioned to working for a Medical Device company named Stryker in 2012 as a Patient Care Account Manager.  In 2016, Eric was promoted to Northwest Regional Manager, and developed key IDN relationships, and built a team of sales people to cover 5 states. QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ASKS: How do business minded Christians engage in this corporate world? What advice would you give to Christians who are specifically in leadership in a secular company? As someone who is involved in business leadership, what advice would you give to Christians if their company is embracing worldly philosophies (such as promoting the LGBTQ agenda at work), but it is not directly affecting that Christian’s job? It has simply become part of the corporate ethos, and something that the company wants to associate itself with publicly? Several high-profile companies have recently embraced wokeness in a big way. Disney is probably the most prominent. But several other companies have tried that and it has led them to  back away from from the woke and progressive mob (an example is Netflix). Do you think that companies should be involved in social positions, political messaging, or things like this? What about Christian companies who want to be vocal about the gospel? Do you think that the business world is becoming increasingly hostile to the Christian worldview? What do you think it is about the "businessman" that has given him a bad reputation in society? Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" and many other fictional classics certainly portrayed truths about the ruthlessness of businessmen. Today I consider businessmen either slick talkers with charm and no depth or cut throat and almost sinister. BONUS: Should college athletes be paid and/or allowed to make money for their likeness? RECOMMENDED RESOURCES FOR FURTHER INTEREST: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" - kabbalisticvillage.com/

SUMMARY: This is our follow-up discussion from our interview with Levi Minderhoud. We discuss the principle that we can expand the kingdom of God by declaring his truth (the law) and his gospel in our own small areas of influence. This can include school districts, libraries, and towns. It is loving and honors God when we advocate for his truth and standards. As we do this, we partially carry out the mandate to subdue the earth. GUEST INFORMATION: Levi Minderhoud joined the staff of the Association for Reformed Political Action (ARPA) Canada in June of 2019 as ARPA’s first British Columbia Manager. He is dedicated to raising the political activity and knowledge of Reformed Christians in British Columbia, bringing a Christian worldview to members of the British Columbia legislature, and developing public policy from a Christian perspective. Prior to joining ARPA on a full-time basis, Levi already had political and policy experience elsewhere. He has a bachelor’s degree from Dordt University in political science, business, and economics and a Master’s of Public Policy degree from Simon Fraser University. He interned with a Member of Parliament (the late MP Mark Warawa) and within a federal department (Transport Canada). He also assisted in leading a local ARPA chapter (ARPA Fraser Valley East). Levi and his wife Jillian currently live in Abbotsford, British Columbia. You can find out more about his work at ARPA here: https://arpacanada.ca/ OUTLINE OF OUR DISCUSSION      INTRO:  What are we striving for? - avoid fatalism Holy optimism What is the right tone/approach? Christians need to repent if they have embraced the sins that are common in culture, but then we need to move forward with confidence. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" and link to my website - kabbalisticvillage.com/