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Proverbs 4:23 says, ”Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”
Welcome to the “Issues Podcast” (formerly the Dear Church Podcast), where pastors Tom Brennan, Martin Wickens and Stephen Russ get to the heart of the real issues.
These pastors hope to stir your heart and challenge your thinking on key issues within the Independent, Fundamental Baptist movement. Are you ready to deal with your issues?
We love God, His Word, and His Church.
We love our heritage as independent Baptists and cherish the fundamentals of the faith.
We rest in our identity in Jesus Christ.
We desire, above all else, to glorify God.
We are humbled that God has called us to serve the local church.
As we watch the shifting sands of countries and cultures erode the foundations of many local fellowships we are troubled and want to help. While we hope that all believers will benefit from this podcast, we have a special burden for pastors and other church leaders.
We want to encourage pastors to continue to passionately look to Christ, hold steadfastly to the Word, prioritize their families, humbly lead their churches, graciously reach out to their communities, compassionately engage in debate, and faithfully encourage one another.
May God be glorified and His people blessed through this endeavor.
Welcome to the “Issues Podcast” (formerly the Dear Church Podcast), where pastors Tom Brennan, Martin Wickens and Stephen Russ get to the heart of the real issues.
These pastors hope to stir your heart and challenge your thinking on key issues within the Independent, Fundamental Baptist movement. Are you ready to deal with your issues?
We love God, His Word, and His Church.
We love our heritage as independent Baptists and cherish the fundamentals of the faith.
We rest in our identity in Jesus Christ.
We desire, above all else, to glorify God.
We are humbled that God has called us to serve the local church.
As we watch the shifting sands of countries and cultures erode the foundations of many local fellowships we are troubled and want to help. While we hope that all believers will benefit from this podcast, we have a special burden for pastors and other church leaders.
We want to encourage pastors to continue to passionately look to Christ, hold steadfastly to the Word, prioritize their families, humbly lead their churches, graciously reach out to their communities, compassionately engage in debate, and faithfully encourage one another.
May God be glorified and His people blessed through this endeavor.
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In this episode, Stephen Russ, Tom Brennan, and Martin Wickens continue their discussion on the biblical importance and practical benefits of belonging to a local church. From pastoral care and spiritual accountability to faithful giving, Christian mentorship, and opportunities for service, the conversation highlights how God designed the church to be far more than a place we attend.
The guys also introduce a lively lightning round, tackling everything from artificial intelligence and apologetics to Christian nationalism, conspiracy theories, and a few lighter subjects.
Join us for a conversation filled with biblical insight, practical encouragement, and plenty of humor as we consider why the local church remains essential to a healthy Christian life.
Why does the local church matter—and can listening to sermons online ever take its place? In this episode, Stephen, Martin, and Tom discuss the biblical foundation and practical value of belonging to a local church. From membership and baptism to fellowship, accountability, and pastoral care, they explore how God uses a congregation to help believers grow, serve, and fulfill the Great Commission.
Along the way, the conversation includes an honest debate about the local and universal church, differing perspectives on livestreaming, and an encouraging story of pastors working together to plant another church in their own community. With humor and practical insight, this episode challenges every believer to consider the importance of faithful participation in the life of a local church.
Stephen, Tom, and Martin are joined by Anthony Collins, an active participant in Indiana Republican politics, for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of conservatism in America.
They discuss how Trump has changed the Republican Party’s tone, economic philosophy, immigration policy, and approach to foreign affairs—and whether the coalition he built can survive without him. The conversation also includes the personalities who may shape the party’s future, including J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio, Ron DeSantis, and others.
Can Republicans maintain the populist movement Trump created while recovering a clear identity, consistent principles, and a Christian spirit toward those with whom they disagree?
It’s politics, principle, personality, and plenty of discourse on this episode of The Issues Podcast.
This week on The Issues Podcast, we introduce a brand-new segment: “Baptist Behaving Badly”—a look at some of the issues, controversies, and lessons coming out of the Baptist world.
Then we turn our attention to the main topic: Made for Heaven. Heaven is more than simply the place a Christian goes after death—it is the home God is preparing us for even now. Through the church, His creation, His Word, the songs we sing, the people we love, the trials we endure, and our daily walk with Him, God gradually loosens our grip on this world and teaches us to long for the next.
Join Stephen Russ, Tom Brennan, and Martin Wickens for a thoughtful (and occasionally not-so-serious) conversation about how God prepares His people so that when heaven comes, it feels less like entering a strange place and more like finally going home.
The Lindsay Clancy case has sparked intense debate over mental illness, criminal responsibility, postpartum psychosis, and the meaning of justice.
In this episode of The Issues Podcast, Stephen, Martin, and Tom examine the case and wrestle with the difficult questions surrounding it. How should mental illness affect criminal responsibility? What role should compassion play when a horrific crime has been committed? Can we acknowledge the reality of postpartum mental illness without minimizing the lives of the victims? And what happens when public sympathy begins to influence the way society thinks about justice?
Plus, Tom is back—and the guys explain the new live format of The Issues Podcast.
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