Sean Griffin

The Church Split hosts a debate between 2 Torah followers regarding the question "Is Penal Substitutionary Atonement Biblical?" In this heated debate we hear arguments regarding PSA from the Torah follower perspective.  Listen to hear some new/unique arguments for and against PSA.

The Church Split hosts a debate between 2 Torah followers regarding the question "Is Penal Substitutionary Atonement Biblical?" In this heated debate we hear arguments regarding PSA from the Torah follower perspective.  Listen to hear some new/unique arguments for and against PSA.

Ep 204 - Debate: Penal Substitutionary Atonement Sean Griffin (non-PSA) vs Courtney (pro-PSA)

Brandon Thomas

Brandon discusses growing up with his mother who is a lesbian, her marriage, the abuse he suffered, the influence of his grandpa, premarital sex, drugs, abortion, suicide, and how all of that lead him into the ministry. Brandon describes "coming out" to his mom as a pastor and how he hopes his life and testimony can be a way for marginalized groups to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. You will not want to miss this powerful episode.

Brandon discusses growing up with his mother who is a lesbian, her marriage, the abuse he suffered, the influence of his grandpa, premarital sex, drugs, abortion, suicide, and how all of that lead him into the ministry. Brandon describes "coming out" to his mom as a pastor and how he hopes his life and testimony can be a way for marginalized groups to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. You will not want to miss this powerful episode.

Ep 203 - Identity, Suicide, and the Gospel Answer (Interview with Brandon Thomas)

Will and Brian review Amazon's new Docu-series called "Shiny Happy People". This series oddly intersects both Will and Brian's early Christian life. We review what the series does well, what they did poorly, and give our recommendations on watching the show.

Will and Brian review Amazon's new Docu-series called "Shiny Happy People". This series oddly intersects both Will and Brian's early Christian life. We review what the series does well, what they did poorly, and give our recommendations on watching the show.

Ep 202 - Shiny Happy People - The Church Split Responds

Will and Brian discuss the 2 main views of Hell: Eternal Conscious Torment (ECT) and Annihilationism (aka Conditional Immortality (CI)). We review the major verses for each view and discuss where we both have landed on this subject after quite a bit of study. Stay tuned for a hell of an episode!

Will and Brian discuss the 2 main views of Hell: Eternal Conscious Torment (ECT) and Annihilationism (aka Conditional Immortality (CI)). We review the major verses for each view and discuss where we both have landed on this subject after quite a bit of study. Stay tuned for a hell of an episode!

Ep 201 - Hell: Eternal Conscious Torment vs. Annihilationism

Stephen Boyce

Will and Brian interview Dr. Stephen Boyce of Explore Christianity and the FACTS podcast. We discuss his recent FACTS podcast regarding the 3 reasons why apologetics is failing. We look at the church, apologists themselves, the culture, church fathers, and more!

Will and Brian interview Dr. Stephen Boyce of Explore Christianity and the FACTS podcast. We discuss his recent FACTS podcast regarding the 3 reasons why apologetics is failing. We look at the church, apologists themselves, the culture, church fathers, and more!

Ep 200 - Reasons Why Apologetics is Failing - Interview with Dr. Stephen Boyce

We go way back and rebut episode #9 of The Church Split, Will's Gospel episode. We point out Will's old delivery method, his theological errors, his conflation of the gospel with penal substitutionary atonement theory, and much more! Brian is back because he didn't want to miss a chance to publicly rebut Will.

We go way back and rebut episode #9 of The Church Split, Will's Gospel episode. We point out Will's old delivery method, his theological errors, his conflation of the gospel with penal substitutionary atonement theory, and much more! Brian is back because he didn't want to miss a chance to publicly rebut Will.

Ep 199 - TCS Rebuts Will’s Gospel Episode

Lewis Ungit joins Will to discuss his book Return of the Dragon regarding the use of psychedelic drugs in religious services, especially Christianity. Lewis offers some warnings about the drugs used in these ceremonies, shared experiences, and experimenting with the spiritual realm.

Lewis Ungit joins Will to discuss his book Return of the Dragon regarding the use of psychedelic drugs in religious services, especially Christianity. Lewis offers some warnings about the drugs used in these ceremonies, shared experiences, and experimenting with the spiritual realm.

Ep 198 - Should Christians Try Psychedelics?

Jeremy Williams

Friend of the show Jeremy Williams comes on to discuss how we see idolatry in the Christian life today. How we can identify those idols and adjust our priorities. Jeremy also gets into Torah following as a Christian and what that means for his Christian walk.

Friend of the show Jeremy Williams comes on to discuss how we see idolatry in the Christian life today. How we can identify those idols and adjust our priorities. Jeremy also gets into Torah following as a Christian and what that means for his Christian walk.

Ep 197 - Idolatry in The Christianity Life - Interview with Jeremy Williams

Will reviews the distraction of an episode which was episode 3. Will discusses the side characters being elevated to a full episode and how that now has severely gone from the path that was the video game plot. Homosexuality, suicide, and murder while trying to promote a sanctity of life theme seems to distracts from the plot and Will dives into why.

Will reviews the distraction of an episode which was episode 3. Will discusses the side characters being elevated to a full episode and how that now has severely gone from the path that was the video game plot. Homosexuality, suicide, and murder while trying to promote a sanctity of life theme seems to distracts from the plot and Will dives into why.

Ep 196 - Christian Review of The Last of Us TV Show (Ep3)

In this live stream, Will reviews a Guardian article by Polly Toynbee from 2005 when Narnia came out in theaters. Will reviews her conclusions on Christianity, her predictions of the movie's performance, and her conflation with US politics and CS Lewis 50+ year old work.

In this live stream, Will reviews a Guardian article by Polly Toynbee from 2005 when Narnia came out in theaters. Will reviews her conclusions on Christianity, her predictions of the movie's performance, and her conflation with US politics and CS Lewis 50+ year old work.

Ep 195 - Narnia Represents Hateful White American Christianity?

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Will reviews the second episode of the Last of Us.

Will reviews the second episode of the Last of Us.

Ep 194 - Christian Review of The Last of Us TV Show (Ep2)

Will reviews the first episode of the new HBO show "The Last of Us" based on a video game. Will discusses how Christians should handle LGBT characters and the themes of fatherhood found in the first episode.

Will reviews the first episode of the new HBO show "The Last of Us" based on a video game. Will discusses how Christians should handle LGBT characters and the themes of fatherhood found in the first episode.

Ep 193 - Christian Review of The Last of Us TV Show (Ep1)

David Hess

Will interviews his foster brother David live. They discussed their experiences as children, abuse, the foster system, and how they rose above their circumstances. In this very raw episode Will and David hold nothing back about their family and how it affected them, but also how they overcame their circumstances. David hosts the Rising Above Podcast which is dedicated to stories of many who have risen above their circumstances and overcame adversity.

Will interviews his foster brother David live. They discussed their experiences as children, abuse, the foster system, and how they rose above their circumstances. In this very raw episode Will and David hold nothing back about their family and how it affected them, but also how they overcame their circumstances. David hosts the Rising Above Podcast which is dedicated to stories of many who have risen above their circumstances and overcame adversity.

Ep 192 - Interview with Will’s Brother David Hess (with Rising Above Podcast)

Will interviews the brilliant Dr. Tim McGrew. They discuss apologetics, maximal data for the resurrection of Christ, the study of knowledge (epistemology) including internalism and externalism, and several of his books. You will definitely learn a lot from this episode!

Will interviews the brilliant Dr. Tim McGrew. They discuss apologetics, maximal data for the resurrection of Christ, the study of knowledge (epistemology) including internalism and externalism, and several of his books. You will definitely learn a lot from this episode!

Ep 191 - Maximal Data for the Resurrection & How Epistemology can Improve your Apologetic

Barry Peters

Will interviews Barry Peters, a former pastor, who recounts his experiences with church splits. Everyone's experiences with church splits are unique, but they seem to have common symptoms in how they start and how people react when they encounter them.

Will interviews Barry Peters, a former pastor, who recounts his experiences with church splits. Everyone's experiences with church splits are unique, but they seem to have common symptoms in how they start and how people react when they encounter them.

Ep 189 - How the Young, Restless and Reformed Split My Church (Interview with Barry Peters)

Will reviews this new amazing version of Pinocchio that just came out on Netflix. If you are considering watching this, check out this spoiler-free review first!

Will reviews this new amazing version of Pinocchio that just came out on Netflix. If you are considering watching this, check out this spoiler-free review first!

Ep 190 - Movie Review: Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio

Will reviews this new and unique TV Series on Netflix. The H. P. Lovecraft inspired series has many interesting themes explored that Will explains. Take a listen and see if you want to watch the show too.

Will reviews this new and unique TV Series on Netflix. The H. P. Lovecraft inspired series has many interesting themes explored that Will explains. Take a listen and see if you want to watch the show too.

Ep 188 - TV Show Review: Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities

Will reviews the new DC movie Black Adam. Be sure to listen if you are interested in watching it (minimal spoilers). We also introduce our new TULIP rating system.

Will reviews the new DC movie Black Adam. Be sure to listen if you are interested in watching it (minimal spoilers). We also introduce our new TULIP rating system.

Ep 187 - Movie Review: Black Adam

This episode deals with mature content regarding abuse and evil. A long time friend of Will's comes back on the show to talk in depth about his past abuse, homosexuality, Calvinism, the problem of evil, and its impact on his marriage, his ministry, and his life. This episode touches many topics that are church splitting issues that are often avoided. Many followers of The Church Split actively support this missionary.

This episode deals with mature content regarding abuse and evil. A long time friend of Will's comes back on the show to talk in depth about his past abuse, homosexuality, Calvinism, the problem of evil, and its impact on his marriage, his ministry, and his life. This episode touches many topics that are church splitting issues that are often avoided. Many followers of The Church Split actively support this missionary.

Ep 186 - Interview with Missionary who Wrestled with Abuse, Doctrine, and the Church

In this live episode, Will discusses Tyler Vela's announcement that he was no longer a Christian. Tyler was the host of Freed Thinker Podcast.

In this live episode, Will discusses Tyler Vela's announcement that he was no longer a Christian. Tyler was the host of Freed Thinker Podcast.

Ep 185 - Reformed Christian Apologist Renounces Christianity

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