Acceptable Words

In this episode of Acceptable Words, I review and comment on a fine article written by Mark Tooley on the Juicy Ecumenism blog. In it, he discusses why this General Conference will be the last one of any significance for the United Methodist Church. I also talk about why I believe the Cumberland Presbyterian Church trails about 5-10 years behind the United Methodist Church in terms of following social and cultural trends. Key Takeaways: Why it's important to understand the beliefs and practices of different Christian denominations. The issue of LGBTQ inclusion is a hot button that needs to be addressed Scripturally. The regionalization of the United Methodist Church allows different regions to have their own rules and policies. The Reconquista movement aims to reclaim conservative values within liberal denominations. Conservative members in liberal denominations face challenges and should probably consider alternative options. These changes within denominations have a significant impact on their future and membership. The United Methodist Church is experiencing a decline and is likely to face further liberalization, leading to the exit of traditionalist churches and clergy. The Cumberland Presbyterian Church is following a similar trajectory and needs to take action to preserve its biblical foundation. The clergy pool in many denominations is shrinking, and young people pursuing ministry may look elsewhere. Denominations are becoming less important institutionally in America, and American Christianity is becoming more post-denominational. Link to Mark Tooley's article, United Methodism’s Last Meaningful General Conference.

This is probably one of the most important episodes of Acceptable Words I’ve ever done. Rev. Rian Lewis and talk about what it means to hold to the authority of Scripture while serving in denominations that seem to be rejecting Scripture on key issues like human sexuality and even the divinity and exclusivity of Jesus Christ. How does one navigate such treacherous waters? Listen and join us on this journey. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com

Craig Beck invited me to come on the LEAF Radio broadcast back in July. For more information on LEAF Radio please visit https://www.leafministries.org/. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com

A while back, The Caffeinated Evagelist himself, Matthew Kelly, did a live video with me on Facebook and we chatted for almost an hour about altar calls. Follow Logan Dixon on TikTokFollow Matthew Kelly on TikTok--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com

In this episode, Robert Willis and I discuss the longer ending of Mark and whether or not it is authentic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com

This is the last episode of The Monday Morning Megaphone, and we will be defending the practice of Christians celebrating Halloween. We also break out the Pod Decks, and answer a few questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com

I respond to Alex Daily about a TikTok video that he made about how he used people's "preferred pronouns" and why he no longer does so.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com

I take the time to respond to an article published by ChurchLeaders.com that brought to light a comment made by Rev. Dr. Harry Reeder III during his talk at a recent Ligonier conference. In this short episode, I rant and rave about why we should just leave some things along. (Yes, I realize my own hypocrisy. Lol.)  Resources: Is a Paper Bible Better Than a Bible App? Pastor’s Comment Provokes Discussion--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com

This was a livestream where I just kind of went off about why I'm always "picking on" the Baptists. Honestly, it's mostly because they have the largest voice in evangelical culture, and that voice is not infallible and sometimes needs to be corrected. I also talk about how conservative evangelical churches in Pope County, Arkansas have irresponsibly handled the issue of whether or not our county will have casino. I'm not pro-casino or anti-casino, but I am pro-Gospel, and salvation is not by faith plus an anti-casino political position. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com

This sermon was preached from the pulpit of Mars Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church for our annual Ash Wednesday service that marks the beginning of the Lenten Season. The title of the sermon is "Reconciliation That Runs Wild" and the text is 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2. Thanks for listening and may you have a blessed Lent. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com

In this episode, I will talk about current controversy surrounding Pastor Jeffrey Johnson's book, The Failure of Natural Theology. I will cover the various responses to the book from Reformed Baptist pastor Josh Sommer and Catholic Thomist scholar Edward Feser. I will also cover accusations made against John MacArthur from Dennis Swanson that MacArthur plagiarises his material.Resources:Edward Feser Addresses Jeff Johnson's 'The Failure of Natural Theology' - Josh SommerDoubting Thomas - Edward Feser (Response to Jeff Johnson)Doubting Thomas Indeed: A Quick Response to Edward Feser - Jeffrey JohnsonFormer Master’s Seminary VP Accuses John MacArthur of Plagiarism - Julie RoysWhat’s the Truth about John MacArthur & His Ministries? - The Roys Report Podcast--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com

In this episode, I'll be covering the recent tweet from Brian Suave as well as the response from Beth Moore. Be prepared to get offended regardless of which side of that debate you're on. My take on it may not be what you think. I'll also be talking about Bible Gateway's decision to drop The Passion Translation. I'll close out the show talking about the potential dangers of the Legacy Standard Bible. Resources:Bible Gateway Removes The Passion Translation - Christianity Today, Kate ShellnutSome Thoughts on the Legacy Standard Bible - Things Above Us, Garrett O'Hara--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com

My wife joins me on the podcast and we discuss all sorts of fun stuff. I talk about why I don't like Logos or Harry Potter. We also discuss our favorite dead people, what songs we would want played at our funeral, and much, much more. We also ask some probing "Would You Rather" questions. Join us for this rather light-hearted episode of the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com

The NAMB of the SBC are encouraging southern pastors to lose their southern accents so that they can be all things to all men, but is this really neccesary? Why is it still cool to take shots at Russell Moore? Also, if Baptist churches and pastors aren't happy with the SBC, why won't they just leave? After all, they're all autonomous. Finally, I discuss how churches in SBC are essentially only connected to the convention through a tenuous string of money that goes into the Cooperative Program. Resources:Build a Dinghy - Logan DixonSBC Enlists Asian Man to Rebuke Pastors With Southern Accent for Sounding DumbWhy We Are No Longer SBC - Josh Buice--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com

In this episode, I sat down with Josh Sommer, pastor of Victory Baptist Church and host of the The Baptist Broadcast, to talk about Divine Simplicity, Natural Theology, and more. We spoke about Josh's pastoral ministry in Kansas City, Missouri as well as the book review that started getting his blog a lot of attention. We soon began talking about divine simplicity, classical theism, and why it matters for the local church. Resources:The Baptist Broadcast websiteGod in Himself: Scripture, Metaphysics, and the Task of Christian Theology - Steven J. DubyNone Greater - Matthew BarrettSimply Trinity - Matthew BarrettAll That is In God - James DolezalVictory Baptist Church - Sermon Audio--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com

On this episode, I take to task those who propose that Calvinism is simply fatalism. I will presenting arguments from David Bentley Hart's 'The Doors of the Sea,' a response from Douglas Wilson, and I will also be sharing an article from James N. Anderson that originally appeared in the April 2020 edition of Tabletalk Magazine that defends the doctrine of God's sovereignty against the accusation of fatalism.The Doors of the Sea - David Bentley HartA Review of The Doors of the Sea - Douglas WilsonPredestination and Human Actions - James N. Anderson--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com

I sat down with Clayton Homewood and we talked about his call into ministry, why he started having pastor conferences every years, and what to expect at the 2022 John Newton Pastors Conference. The conference will be held at Grace Baptist Church in West Memphis, Arkansas. We also talked about the speakers that will be there, the freebies that will be available, and why the conference will always be free. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com

I'll be talking with Cory Allen Byrum about the debate concerning the doctrine and nature of God. We'll be talking about situation surrounding James White, Josh Sommer, GBTS, Jeff Johnson, Owen Strachan, and all of those other fun figures.Resources:Natural Theology - David HainesWithout Excuse - David HainesThe Decline of Nicene Orthodoxy - Craig A. CarterWhite Privilege (No, Not That Kind) - W. Logan DixonThe Failure of The Failure of Natural Theology - Josh Sommer--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com

On our last episode of The Monday Morning Megaphone, my wife brought up the sermon that I preached at the 2019 Spring Meeting of the Arkansas Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. I thought I would take this opportunity to share that sermon with you. I was very honored to have been pastor of a church that was willing to host the presbytery meeting at this time, and I was even more honored to have been asked to preach at this meeting. This was a timely message that the Lord gave me, and I pray that this will be heard as a cry for the authority of Scripture in the life of the Church. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com

I sit down with my wife, Brittany, and we talk about why Halloween is so special to us personally. We also share what costumes we wore the last time we went trick or treating, and talk about why "the young people just love pepperoni pizza." Join us for our yearly Halloween special. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com