R&B Talks

R&B Talks

by Reggie Payne and Brian Kirby
Christianity
Season 1

EP65 - Tolerance

Folks, today we get into the topic of tolerance, specifically the intolerance of the supposed tolerant left. Here we go. ------ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@randbtalks Check us out on Instagram: https://instagram.com/randbtalks?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg== Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095476576481&mibextid=LQQJ4d Also available as a podcast on your favorite platform or via RSS feed here: https://media.rss.com/randbtalks/feed.xml ------ For citation and reference: John Stott, The Preacher’s Notebook: The Collected Quotes, Illustrations, and Prayers of John Stott, ed. Mark Meynell (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2018). Jim L. Wilson , “The Failure of Tolerance at Stanford,” in 300 Illustrations for Preachers, ed. Elliot Ritzema (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2015). Stanley J. Grenz and Jay T. Smith, Pocket Dictionary of Ethics, The IVP Pocket Reference Series (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2003), 120–121. C. Stephen Evans, Pocket Dictionary of Apologetics & Philosophy of Religion (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2002), 116. D. A. Carson, “Editorial: More Examples of Intolerant Tolerance,” Themelios 37, no. 3 (2012): 440. LSB Romans 14:1-4
S1 · E65
Oct 29, 2024
1:19:00

EP64 - Veganism, Food, Diet, and Just Being Healthy

This week, Reggie and Brian talk about why veganism or vegetarianism doesn't work, why "Make America Healthy Again is so important, and how big food and big pharma are a massive problem. ------ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@randbtalks Check us out on Instagram: https://instagram.com/randbtalks?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg== Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095476576481&mibextid=LQQJ4d Also available as a podcast on your favorite platform or via RSS feed here: https://media.rss.com/randbtalks/feed.xml
S1 · E64
Oct 21, 2024
1:29:18

EP63 - What is Truth? | The Nine Veils

Join Reggie and Brian as they tackle the question of what truth is. Another question that has come up time and time again is why others don't see the truth. Well, The Nine Veils is an attempt to tackle that very question. ------ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@randbtalks Check us out on Instagram: https://instagram.com/randbtalks?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg== Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095476576481&mibextid=LQQJ4d Also available as a podcast on your favorite platform or via RSS feed here: https://media.rss.com/randbtalks/feed.xml ------ For citation and reference: Del Tackett, Focus on the Family - January 1, 2006 - The Truth Project Glanzberg, Michael, "Truth", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Fall 2023 Edition), Edward N. Zalta & Uri Nodelman (eds.), URL = https://plato.stanford.edu/archives/fall2023/entries/truth A. True Ott, PhD, The 9 Veils Placed on Every Human Soul https://www.thealchemist.community/9veils
S1 · E63
Oct 14, 2024
1:11:51

EP62 - Special Guest - Robbie Payne

Brian is out with a family emergency. Please pray for him and his family. While Brian is away, Robbie will co-host the first R&R Talks episode with me. If you need sound or production help or engineering, reach out to Rob at krackerjackmusic@gmail.com ------ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@randbtalks Check us out on Instagram: https://instagram.com/randbtalks?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg== Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095476576481&mibextid=LQQJ4d Also available as a podcast on your favorite platform or via RSS feed here: https://media.rss.com/randbtalks/feed.xml
S1 · E62
Oct 8, 2024
1:09:21

EP61 - When is crying ok? | Ben Franklin - “We hold these truths to be self-evident.”

Let's get into crying. Part of the anti-masculine movement is to promote more emotion from men. Is that a good thing? What does a man look like who does cry often? Should you, as a man, allow yourself displays of crying? Does a lack of crying show a man as uncaring? R&B also gets into self-evident truths, such as what Ben Franklin wrote in the Declaration of Independence. Look out for the following episode about truth and the nine veils. ------ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@randbtalks Check us out on Instagram: https://instagram.com/randbtalks?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg== Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095476576481&mibextid=LQQJ4d ------ For citation and reference: Leo Newhouse, LICSW - March 1, 2021 - Is Crying Good for You? https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-crying-good-for-you-2021030122020 Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP - August 13, 2019 - Is a Good Cry Really Good for You? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-at-any-age/201908/is-a-good-cry-really-good-for-you Tina Gilbertson LPC - June 16, 2014 - Is Crying Good for You? It Depends https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/constructive-wallowing/201406/is-crying-good-for-you-it-depends Brett - June 19, 2008 - Last updated: September 26, 2021 - When is it Okay for a Man to Cry? https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/advice/when-is-it-okay-for-a-man-to-cry/ Declaration of Independence: https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript AHEF and Angela E. Kamrath - November 29, 2018 - Self-Evident Truth: A Common Sense View of Equality and Rights in the Declaration https://americanheritage.org/self-evident-truth-a-philosophy-of-rights-in-the-declaration-of-independence/ Stratton-Lake, Philip, "Intuitionism in Ethics", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Summer 2020 Edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.), https://plato.stanford.edu/archives/sum2020/entries/intuitionism-ethics Chris Williamson - September 22, 2024 - Why Does Kamala Harris Keep Repeating This Quote? - Eric Weinstein https://youtu.be/hDX5q30V_-E?si=VQWU5BPJezLiffNU
S1 · E61
Sep 30, 2024
1:25:15

EP60 - Election 2024, Immigration, & Baptism

Join Reggie and Brian as we discuss the 2024 presidential election and the attitudes, anger, and what is not being communicated between the right and left appreciation for immigrants. Yes. We need to close the border, but we also need to make immigration possible for hard-working families to be able to come into this country and contribute to the greatness of the U.S. R&B dig a bit into baptism. What is baptism? Is it essential for a Christ-follower? How is baptism supposed to be performed from scripture? Thanks for watching and listening! Let us know what you think in the comments. ------ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@randbtalks Check us out on Instagram: https://instagram.com/randbtalks?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg== Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095476576481&mibextid=LQQJ4d Also available as a podcast on your favorite platform or via RSS feed here: https://media.rss.com/randbtalks/feed.xml ------ For citation and reference: Ligonier Ministries - June 12, 2020 - Baptism Debate: A Paedobaptist Position with R.C. Sproul https://youtu.be/gLRX1WP2wg4?si=J7pi56sPrSgbJIv2 Ligonier Ministries - June 12, 2020 - Baptism Debate: A Credobaptist Position with John MacArthur https://youtu.be/SyzC0T78w20?si=VOfozo99DspH_dt_ Grace to You - October 21, 2011 - Believer’s Baptism (Selected Scriptures) https://youtu.be/FwqfvxlFDPo?si=srLzquqjafUgGRk1 Apologia Studios - February 3, 2023 - Debate: Is Infant Baptism Biblical? https://youtu.be/j1GeEH5k47Q?si=HjR1GzqU05u9nqdH F. F. Bruce, Romans: An Introduction and Commentary, vol. 6, Tyndale New Testament Commentaries (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1985), 140–141. Hartman, Lars. “Baptism.” Edited by David Noel Freedman. The Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary. New York: Doubleday, 1992. Osborne, Grant R. “Baptism.” Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1988.
S1 · E60
Sep 23, 2024
1:09:06

EP59 - Trump-Harris Debate Thoughts & The Supernatural

Well... There was a debate, if you can call it that, between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Anyone with any sense would say that was a poor showing by both candidates, definitely not like the statemen of old. Join Reggie and Brian as they discuss the debate and discuss the supernatural: aliens, demons, angels, oh my! ------ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@randbtalks Check us out on Instagram: https://instagram.com/randbtalks?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg== Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095476576481&mibextid=LQQJ4d Also available as a podcast on your favorite platform or via RSS feed here: https://media.rss.com/randbtalks/feed.xml ------ For citation and reference: gotquestions.org - What does the Bible say about ghosts / hauntings? https://www.gotquestions.org/ghosts-hauntings.html
S1 · E59
Sep 16, 2024
1:06:43

EP58 - A Response to "God is Evil" - Stephen Fry

An old interview was recently rewatched with Stephen Fry, who was interviewed by Gary Byrne on Ireland's National Public Service in 2015. In that interview, Stephen Fry says some pretty outlandish things about and to God. So, Why evil? If evil exists, does that mean God is evil? Is there a purpose for evil? How does God deal with evil? ------ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@randbtalks Check us out on Instagram: https://instagram.com/randbtalks?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg== Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095476576481&mibextid=LQQJ4d Also available as a podcast on your favorite platform or via RSS feed here: https://media.rss.com/randbtalks/feed.xml ------ For citation and reference: RTÉ - IRELAND’S NATIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE MEDIA - January 28, 2015 - Stephen Fry on God | The Meaning Of Life | RTÉ One https://youtu.be/-suvkwNYSQo?si=34WOqQhXvYM6UxlE Freedom Pact - September 1, 2023 - Stephen Meyer Responds To Stephen Fry's "GOD IS EVIL!" Video https://youtu.be/KuEW3zaWG2c?si=eZ7TQaacu-MdkntR Daily Dose Of Wisdom - July 3, 2024 - Next time they say "God is evil", say THIS | John Lennox https://youtu.be/wLzBD5Q3eRw?si=Nv0bLL-m-qorMSX1 Preachonministries - November 6, 2009 - If God is So Powerful and So Good, Why Do Bad Things Happen? https://youtu.be/Ymh5PdvS-S0?si=TJudji6vyZ1ZTc6G Compass Bible Church - August 22, 2021 - If God, Why Evil? | Dr. Frank Turek https://youtu.be/V2eNyrknOAk?si=h0Lvgy-kdWcLo6Dj Ligonier Ministries - May 12, 2015 - John MacArthur: Why Does God Allow So Much Suffering and Evil? https://youtu.be/6LFzk1afiD8?si=a4TKKKngQKosTihx
S1 · E58
Sep 9, 2024
1:39:52

EP57 - Are We All Connected? How Things Affect You

This almost constant reply when debating issues, especially concerning morality, needs to be addressed. "How does ------ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@randbtalks Check us out on Instagram: https://instagram.com/randbtalks?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg== Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095476576481&mibextid=LQQJ4d Also available as a podcast on your favorite platform or via RSS feed here: https://media.rss.com/randbtalks/feed.xml ------ For citation and reference: TEDx Talks - January 11, 2016 - Everything is Connected -- Here's How: | Tom Chi | TEDxTaipei https://youtu.be/rPh3c8Sa37M?si=v5oyraowFEgVQkzI Gary Z. McGee - Interdependent Universe: Everything is Connected https://fractalenlightenment.com/35012/life/interdependent-universe-everything-is-connected L.R. Borbón, B.Sc. - August 12, 2014 - Quantum Mechanics Reveals How We Are All Truly Connected https://www.learning-mind.com/quantum-mechanics-reveals-how-we-are-all-truly-connected/ Ruth Brooks - November 8, 2022 - The value of law: understanding the purpose of laws and legal systems https://online.lincoln.ac.uk/the-value-of-law-understanding-the-purpose-of-laws-and-legal-systems/ American Bar Association - August 22, 2019 - Rule of Law in American Life: A Long and Intentional Tradition https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_education/resources/rule-of-law/rule-of-law-in-american-life--a-long-and-intentional-tradition/ Romans 12:4-5, Ephesians 4:3-6, 1 Corinthians 10:17
S1 · E57
Sep 2, 2024
1:04:42

EP56 - Bible Translations & Denominations

In this week's R&B Talks episode, Reggie and Brian discuss Bible translations and denominations. While the topics are vast, R&B digs a bit into the history, reason, logic, or apologetics of how Bible translations can be trusted, the Reformation, and the Protestant versus Catholic split. ------ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@randbtalks Check us out on Instagram: https://instagram.com/randbtalks?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg== Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095476576481&mibextid=LQQJ4d Also available as a podcast on your favorite platform or via RSS feed here: https://media.rss.com/randbtalks/feed.xml ------ For citation and reference: Edward D. Andrews - Christion Publishing House - September 21, 2021 - The Basics of the Bible Translation Process https://uasvbible.org/2021/09/21/the-basics-of-the-bible-translation-process/ Bible Bender - January 6, 2019 - The Complete History of Bible Translations - How the Word was Delivered from God to our Modern-Day Bibles https://www.bibleblender.com/2019/biblical-lessons/biblical-history/ancient-texts/the-complete-history-of-bible-translations-how-the-word-was-delivered-from-god-to-our-modern-day-bibles Not Just Another Book! - Bible Comparison https://www.notjustanotherbook.com/biblecomparison.htm Steven Wedgeworth - October 2023 - The Definitive Guide to Christian Denominations https://www.logos.com/grow/christian-denominations/ A Story of Denominations - Historical Overview https://www.astudyofdenominations.com/overview/ Matt Slick - March 7, 2015 - What are the Five Solas? https://carm.org/about-doctrine/what-are-the-five-solas/ Daily Dose of Wisdom - June 18, 2024 - Has the BIBLE been Corrupted? (Scholar Gives DETAILED Answer!) https://youtu.be/YF7Jd-XugYI?si=taxg7hE9STAwGzb- Dallas Theological Seminary - April 25, 2023 - Is What We Have Now What They Wrote Then? - Dr. Wallace https://youtu.be/n5AKPiBZcis?si=NHydXg7mazgVenbZ
S1 · E56
Aug 26, 2024
1:12:35
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