Drew and special guest @philbair of The Cross To Bair Podcast delve into the overlooked priority of prayer in times of political decision-making, especially on election day. Join us for a reflection on how prayer shapes our approach to leaders, policy, and personal convictions. Premiered Nov 5, 2024द्वारा Provisionist Perspective with Eric and Drew

Eric and Drew go through Romans 9 from an article written by Eric and discuss the Old Testament background to the chapter, who the interlocutor is, and what choice of God Paul is talking about. Premiered Oct 27, 2020द्वारा Provisionist Perspective with Eric and Drew

Ever encountered someone subtly pushing Calvinism under the guise of ‘teaching the Bible’? We’ve got thoughts on integrity, persuasion, and the church community’s reaction. Listen in! Premiered Oct 31, 2024द्वारा Provisionist Perspective with Eric and Drew

Eric and Drew walk through a recent podcast with Sean Cole who critiques the Provisionist view of Eph 1. Sean places his current theological concerns unto Paul as if Paul has the same audience Sean does. We show how he merely attempts to show how our position is not Reformed, rather than unbiblical. Streamed Sep 30, 2020…

In this episode, Drew and Eric revisit a past conversation Drew had with atheist YouTuber @PineCreekDoug exploring topics like Christianity, the resurrection, and what might convince a skeptic. Drew is joined by Trinity Radio hosts, Dr. Braxton Hunter and Dr. Jonathan Pritchett, who share insights on engaging with atheism, discuss the nuances of fa…

In this episode, Eric and Drew dive into a viral tweet that sparked a heated debate about marriage and intimacy, especially in the context of men's struggles after having children. The tweet raised controversial points about feeling neglected in marriage, and we discuss why these topics are often met with outrage instead of honest conversation. We …

In this clip, Leighton Flowers and Joel Webbon address the accusation of Semi-Pelagianism often leveled at Provisionists. Leighton doesn’t pull punches. Leighton Flowers reads an article from Adam Harwood--one of the "Traditionalist" Southern Baptists and Professor of Theology, Director of the Baptist Center for Theology & Ministry, and Editor of t…

Join Drew as he dives into a lively discussion with @PineCreekDoug, covering topics like libertarian free will, the challenges of Calvinism, and the truth claims of Christianity. Drew defends his belief in free will and God’s universal provision, while Doug poses tough questions about grace, salvation, and the resurrection. The conversation explore…

In this live discussion, Steve from @ChurchUnderARock and Drew from @TheProvisionistPerspective tackle deep theological issues such as God's decrees, free will, and the problem of evil. Through personal stories of loss and faith, they explore how these beliefs play out in real life, and how Christians can reconcile God's sovereignty with human resp…

Drew and Eric delve into a heated online exchange about the theological implications of God’s role in granting requests—specifically within the context of theistic determinism and baby conception. Responding to a controversial tweet where a Reformed believer thanked God for granting their request for a child, the hosts explore the tension between d…

Drew and Eric sit down with author and theologian Dr. Jonathan Williams to explore the controversial statement, "God hated Esau," as found in Romans 9. Together, they discuss the deeper biblical and historical context behind God’s election, comparing it with popular Calvinist interpretations like those from John Piper. Does Romans 9 truly teach unc…

Drew and guest Brian Wagner dive deep into Romans 8:28-30 as part of the "Demystifying" series. The discussion revolves around the interpretation of the "golden chain of redemption," exploring key theological concepts such as predestination, calling, justification, and glorification. Brian Wagner shares his insights on the various interpretations o…

In this in-depth episode, we dive into a thoughtful and nuanced discussion on Ephesians 1, focusing on key theological concepts such as election, predestination, and grace. Our guest Jonathan joins us to explore differing perspectives on these topics, particularly the tension between conditional and unconditional election, corporate election, and t…

Eric and Drew, along with guest Warren McGrew of @IdolKiller examine the Canons of Dort, addressing common Calvinist doctrines and their implications. The discussion begins by exploring the purpose and historical context of the Synod of Dort, which aimed to counter Arminianism and establish Reformed doctrine. The hosts argue that the Calvinist pers…

Drew and Eric dive into the extraordinary recent event involving former President Donald Trump narrowly escaping an assassination attempt. They discuss the intricate details of how Trump avoided the bullet, the role of divine intervention, and the ensuing theological debates. As they explore various perspectives, they analyze tweets and posts from …

Eric and Drew Review the recent Depravity Debate on Remnant Radio with Leighton Flowers and Joel Webbon (and it’s our first LIVE recording)! Streamed live on Sep 23, 2020द्वारा Provisionist Perspective with Eric and Drew

Eric and Drew go through GotQuestions.org's answer to "What is Monergism?" and show how all Christians are monergists and why all Christians aspire to be synergists. Drew shows how "synergism" is biblical language while Eric wonders who disagrees with God's choice in salvation. Uploaded September 17, 2020…

God did not predestine you to watch porn. Eric and Drew discuss the rational conclusions of compatibilism and the personal despair that come from believing that when you sin you could not have done otherwise. Uploaded September 10, 2020द्वारा Provisionist Perspective with Eric and Drew

Eric and Drew discuss toxic ministry, spiritual abuse, their experiences with both, and then give seven signs your pastor might be a narcissist. Uploaded September 3, 2020द्वारा Provisionist Perspective with Eric and Drew

Eric and Drew discuss Critical Race Theory (social justice, cultural Marxism), why it is so compelling to some, and the worldview behind it. Then they compare this worldview to the Christian worldview and see if they are compatible. Uploaded August 27, 2020द्वारा Provisionist Perspective with Eric and Drew

Eric and Drew discuss Judicial Hardening, why Eric wants to call that doctrine something else, what Scary Shiny Jesus (the Transfiguration) has to do with all this, and how Jesus hiding Himself and the Gospel, and God hiding wisdom makes no sense if God is determining who does and does not believe. Uploaded Aug 20, 2020…

Eric and Drew address Cole’s strange statements about free will and talk about how it is exactly that we are “in Christ” from Ephesians 1. Uploaded August 13, 2020द्वारा Provisionist Perspective with Eric and Drew

Eric and Drew respond to an episode from the Understanding Christianity podcast entitled, "The Fatal Flaws of Provisionism". Do we really have any? What does Sean Cole mean when he says we're coming to Christ "in and of ourselves"? Uploaded August 6, 2020द्वारा Provisionist Perspective with Eric and Drew

Eric and Drew tackle the topic of Calvinists misunderstanding arguments on purpose. They explore how Calvinists often misinterpret or intentionally avoid engaging with key points about free will, determinism, and the nature of God's sovereignty. The episode features detailed discussions and examples, including a conversation with Josiah Huggins, hi…

In this episode, Drew and Eric dive into a comprehensive review of the recent Redeemed Zoomer and Dr. Leighton Flowers of @Soteriology101 debate hosted by @BraxtonHunter by Trinity Radio. Join us as we analyze key points, theological arguments, and our takeaways from this engaging discussion on predestination, free will, and the nature of God's sov…

In this special episode, hosts Eric and Drew, along with the esteemed Reverend Dr. Leighton Flowers, engage in a groundbreaking interview with ChatGPT. Together, they ask and explore various questions about Provisionism, its principles, and its place within soteriology. Discover the nuances of free will, divine provision, and the differences betwee…

Dr. Kurt Jaros of Veracity Hill joins Eric and Drew to discuss some of Sean Cole's recent[-ish] comments on Provisionism being Semi-Pelagianism. Streamed live on Feb 29, 2024द्वारा Provisionist Perspective with Eric and Drew

Eric and Drew give their thoughts on the recent debate and pros and cons of each side. James White becomes a conspiracy theorist in the wake of the debate and it's all Drew's fault. @IdolKiller Warren McGrew and @Soteriology101 Leighton Flowers join to discuss the debate and how White is resurrecting #BaalGate Streamed live on Mar 9, 2024…

Eric & Drew open with a screen cap from Michael Foster with a text message between him and a young man he interacted with on social media. The guys then spring board from there to explore comments from Dutch Sheets on "The Male Pride Factor" where allegedly men are just inherently more difficult to reach with the Good News of Jesus. Drew and Eric t…

Dan Chapa, a real life Arminian (!!), joins Drew to discuss The Provisionist Perspective's recent review of an "Arminians Take On All Challengers" episode. They will talk about Total Depravity, prevenient grace, the role of the Spirit in conversion, the nature of grace the the Scriptures, and a number of other things! You can find the original live…

Eric and Drew join in for a live episode where they have a [probably very frustrating] conversation with ChatGPT as it impersonates a Calvinist interpretation of Romans 9 and election. Tune in to see if the AI understands things like context, the Old Testament passages, and break-free from its pre-programmed deterministic answers. Premiered May 27,…

Eric and Drew talk about Arminianism as Arminians and Calvinists interact with Provisionist claims about depravity and grace. Two Arminians Lucas of Method Ministries and Dan Chapa recently took on challengers to their position and highlighted how they differ from Provisionists. Eric and Drew discuss the presuppositions that each brings to the tabl…

Eric & Drew take time to address @TheOtherPaul's response to a recent Twitter kerfuffle where they quoted Ronnie Rogers' "Does God Love All or Some?" and got a lot of pushback. They also respond to Edgar and Edwin of @scholasticismreformed166 as they critique their debate with Dr. Feighton Lowers. Eric and Drew talk about the Gospel's effect on the…

Eric and Drew discuss what "Provisionism" is (and isn't), go over the PROVIDE acrostic from Soteriology 101, and discuss a Provisionist Statement of Faith from a fellow Provisionist brother and YouTuber Kdot's Provisionist Statement: https://theramblingsofachristian.blogspot.com/2020/05/a-provisionist-statement-of-faith.html?fbclid=IwAR0psAM-buyorn…

Eric and Drew discuss recent confrontational comments from [disqualified] pastor, Mark Driscoll about a "former stripper" and current entertainer Alex Magala. Is it OK to give Mark a W here or is he wrong by virtue of not submitting to his previous church discipline? The guys discuss the men's conference and whether or not this sort of thing is "ap…

Détente had come to an end. With the paranoid former KGB head Yuri Andropov assuming the Premiership and the election of the staunchly anti-communist Ronald Reagan, things were heating up in the Cold War. As the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan reached its peak and Reagan’s rhetoric became more and more aggressive, things had reached a fever pitch. T…

Hear about a trip to see the Fastest Pop Machine in the World, and about the virtues of Bob Seger, the roots rock voice of the Rust Belt. You can count on your guys to make it make sense, right? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-woosley/message

The official story is that Brazil was discovered by Pedro Álvares Cabral, a Portuguese sailor who while far out at sea on a voyage to India around the African continent spotted some seaweed and found what he believed to be a large island sitting in the Atlantic. However the French nobility claim to have discovered it 4 years earlier. This episode e…

Pet Peeves about parking, the music of 1983, and a little parenting on the fly. You probably think you've heard this before, but we swear it's different this time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-woosley/message

The show has returned, Sorry for the long hiatus. This new series will focus on Brazil. Former Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has defeated Brazilian Incumbent president, Jair Messias Bolsonaro in the 2022 Brazilian presidential election, leading to the first time in that country's history that an incumbent president has lost the nex…

The Sons of the Double Cheeseburger have returned, long after you forgot they ever existed. Here to talk about life, the best music of 1982, and baseball. Seems timely, right? How did you do without these guys? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-woosley/message…

This episode explores the history of the Russian and Ukrainian peoples, explaining the commonalities and differences in language, history, and culture. The second half of the show explains the modern history of Ukraine and Russia's attempt to absorb them into the Russian and Soviet Empires. The final chapter explains the Ukrainian invasion from the…

Oldie but goldie! Sorry for the lack of shows lately my lovely fans, I am still alive. This is one of my favorite episodes from the podcast covering a range of things I find nostalgic. The Japanese Beethoven I am working on an episode about the Brazilian election which I hope to get out soon. Support the show…

Oda Nobunaga, fresh from his victories in the east was ready for the final battle that would determine the fate of Japan. All that remained in his way was the Mori clan, beaten and battered, located around the western tip of Honshu, Japan’s largest Island. Nobunaga summoned his forces to meet Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who had conquered deep into Mori ter…

Oda Nobunaga was nearing his dream, of a unified Japan under his rule, all that remained were the wavering Ikko-Ikki and Mori clan. Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Akechi Mitsuhide, two of Nobunaga's most trusted generals, began a final campaign against the Mori. Hideyoshi was successful however Mitsuhide struggled leading to resentment. Once again thanks t…

The samurai were the result of centuries of corruption from the oldest clan in Japan, the Fujiwara. The Fujiwara held complete control of the government of ancient Japan, even at one-point controlling the emperor. Through this power abuse rose the Taira and Minamoto who eventually took over and then fought a civil war between themselves with the Mi…

The story continues after the inconclusive battles of the Kawanakajima plains. The Tiger of Kai, Takeda Shingen returned to the Tokugawa lands, but his untimely death would lead his son Takeda Katsuyori to become leader of the Takeda clan, Katsuyori was not his father and he would lead the Takeda clan into almost complete insignificance. The Dragon…

The age of the samurai was full of great men and great stories to go along with them. None are more iconic than the tale of Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin, the Tiger of Kai and the Dragon of Echigo. Although Sengoku Jidai is best remembered through the eyes of the three great unifiers, there were stories of bravery, cunning and deceit all throug…

The Oda clan was at war on all fronts, if not for the disloyalty the other Daimyo had towards one another, the Oda would have certainly fallen. There was also disloyalty among the family of Nobunaga which was a constant thorn in his side. With Kyoto in his grasp and the Ikko-Ikki peasants revolt sparking up all over the country the enemy now lies w…

Oda Nobunaga was one of the most powerful lords and contender to be the new Shogun after his heroic victory at Okehazama, however he still had one problem to deal with, Saito clan in Mino province. Mino lay between the Oda homeland of Owari and Kyoto, seat of the Shogun and to take Kyoto he would have to take Mino first. The Saito clan was original…