Acceptable Words
By W. Logan Dixon
Acceptable WordsNov 28, 2022
Logan on LEAF Radio - 2nd Appearance
Craig Beck invited me to be a guest on LEAF Radio back in August. Here's that recording. This time Craig and I were accompanied by Patrick Bryson.
Logan on LEAF Radio - 1st Appearance
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/.
Altar Calls & Regulative Principle vs Normative Principle w/ Matthew Kelly
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.
Why Mark 16:9-20 is Authentic w/ Robert Willis
In this episode, Robert Willis and I discuss the longer ending of Mark and whether or not it is authentic.
SERIES FINALE - Halloween Special 2022 w/ DA WIFE
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.
S3E15 - Pronouns, Pal! A Response and Encouragement to Alex Daily
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.
S3E14 - Paper or Plastic: A Response to a ChurchLeaders.com Article
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
S3E13 - What's My Deal with the Baptists?
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.
S3E12 - Ash Wednesday for Monday Morning 2022
S3E11 - Old Man Yells at Aquinas, John MacArthur Accused of Plagiarism
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 Sommer
Doubting Thomas - Edward Feser (Response to Jeff Johnson)
Doubting Thomas Indeed: A Quick Response to Edward Feser - Jeffrey Johnson
Former Master’s Seminary VP Accuses John MacArthur of Plagiarism - Julie Roys
What’s the Truth about John MacArthur & His Ministries? - The Roys Report Podcast
S3E10 - Brian Suave, Twitter Theology, and Bible Translations
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 Shellnut
Some Thoughts on the Legacy Standard Bible - Things Above Us, Garrett O'Hara
S3E9 - Fundries with Brittany Dixon
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.
S3E8 - Southern Accents, Why it's Trendy to Take Shots at Russell Moore, and More
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:
SBC Enlists Asian Man to Rebuke Pastors With Southern Accent for Sounding Dumb
S3E7 - Divine Simplicity and Classical Theism with Josh Sommer
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:
God in Himself: Scripture, Metaphysics, and the Task of Christian Theology - Steven J. Duby
None Greater - Matthew Barrett
Simply Trinity - Matthew Barrett
S3E6 - Why Calvinism is Not Fatalism
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 Hart
S3E5 - 2022 John Newton Pastors Conference with Clayton Homewood
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.
S3E4 - Response to Dr. James R. White on Josh Sommer, Aquinas, Trinitarian Theology, Etc. w/ Cory Allen Byrum
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 Haines
The Decline of Nicene Orthodoxy - Craig A. Carter
White Privilege (No, Not That Kind) - W. Logan Dixon
The Failure of The Failure of Natural Theology - Josh Sommer
S3E3 - Sermon: Our Mandate for Ministry
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.
S3E2 - Halloween Special 2021 with Brittany Dixon
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.
S2E12 - Charles Stanley IS NOT Selling CBD Oil, SBC Disintegration with Nate Willcutt
Nate Willcutt joins me in my office to talk about a recent article where Christianity Today actually had to clarify that Dr. Charles Stanley of InTouch Ministries IS NOT selling his own brand of CBD oil and gummies. We discussed the benefits and drawbacks of marijuana, CBD oil, gummies, and the like. Then, we somehow got off Albert Mohler and his need to talk about the beef between Burger King and Chick-Fil-A while overlooking the fact that the SBC is completely disintegrating from the inside out.
Intro Music: "Lady Liberty" by Cletus Got Shot
S2E11 - Principles of Authentic Revival with Rev. Robert Willis & Chance Snyder
What happens when a Cumberland Presbyterian, a Pentecostal, and a Methodist all get together in the same room to talk about authentic revival, signs, wonders, and gifts of the Spirit? Well, listen to this episode and you'll find out. In this episode, Chance Snyder comes on to the podcast not as a guest, but a co-host and together we interview my longtime friend, Robert Willis to talk about Dr. Carolyn Tennent's 10 Principles of Genuine Revival.
Intro Music: "Lady Liberty" by Cletus Got Shot
S2E10 - The Long Road to Ministry with David Russell
In this episode, I got to hang out with David Russell, the minister at River Park Church of Christ in Russellville, Arkansas. We spent the better part of the show talking about how his road to ministry from growing up in the churches of Christ, attending OCU, spending 20 years in the Navy, and coming to land where he's serving now in Russellville. We close out the show with some questions from Pod Decks! You don't want to miss this show. It's out longest one yet, but don't let that stop you! Join us for this fascinating story of David Russell's road to ministry.
Intro Music: "Lady Liberty" by Cletus Got Shot
S2E9 - Greek Words, Marking Out, and Testifying to God's Faithfulness with Drew Brent
Brittany and I stopped in at Drew Brent's office at Alethes Realty and we chatted about his career in media, his love for professional wrestling, and how good God has been to him and wife through their recent trials. Drew speaks about God healing his wife and we talk about our opinions on how the Church should interact with the political climate in our day. We close out the show asking some random questions pulled straight from the PodDecks.
Intro Music: "Lady Liberty" by Cletus Got Shot
S2E8 - Q&A, G.K. Chesterton, and The End of All Things with Chance Snyder
On this episode, Chance Snyder joins me for a LONG discussion that begins with some Q&A courtesy of PodDecks and we move into how G.K. Chesterton has a lot to offer the Church today. We close the show by talking about Chesterton's eschatological vision and how that sharing in that vision can give us hope for the future in a world gone mad.
Highlights:
- Plugs for Cult-y Crimes & Criminal Minds and next week’s episode
- Unofficial plug for PodDecks
- What will people who look back on us 50 years from now be shocked and appalled by?
- If you could undo one moment in time, what would it be?
- We discuss how people underrate anime soundtracks.
- What’s a nickname that you have that you hate?
- Back in high school, what’s the weirdest thing that might be found in your locker?
- Introduction to and basis of Chesterton’s Orthodoxy
- Philippians 4:8 as the foundation for progress and conservation
- Chesterton’s sense of humor
- Chesterton’s arguments against being progressive and being conservative
- Chesterton’s views on reform.
- Finding joy and stability in having a routine
- The dangers of living for novelty and the “new”
- The problems with the branded/marketed version of evangelical Christian churches
- Plug for Dallas Willard is My Homeboy group on Facebook
- Chance reads what Dallas Willard has to say about intention and discipleship from the intro to The Divine Conspiracy
- We talk about how biblical illiteracy is at an all time high in America
- Life doesn’t make sense outside of Christ
- Comparison between atheism and Orwell’s 1984
- Chesterton shows how we need consequences in life
- Comparisons between the German political, philosophical, and theological landscape and America’s political, philosophical, and theological landscape today
- We discuss how the media generated a lot of rage and Trump was able to come in and co-opt that rage to his advantage
- We discuss how both political parties are trying to make a “sacrificial lamb” of the other one
- Chesterton’s vision of the end and how that vision can and should inform our hope for the future in a world steeped in chaos.
Resources:
G.K. Chesterton Collection on Kindle for $1.99
"The Divine Conspiracy" by Dallas Willard
"Joy at the End of the Tether" by Douglas Wilson
Intro Music: "Lady Liberty" by Cletus Got Shot
S2E7 - Logan's "What's Wrong With You People?" Speech with Brittany Dixon
I didn't really have anything planned for this week so I just had my wife come into the office with me and let me rant about how SJWism is creeping into the church and how it's affecting everything we do and even how we look at Scripture. I literally spent 47 and a half minutes ranting about this stuff. Do I provide any practical solutions? Yeah, read the Bible, preach the Bible and don't hold back. Not practical enough for you? Too bad. I don't have anything for you.
S2E6 - Go Out From Your Land with Micah T. Williams
I sat down with Micah T. Williams, the minister at the Dover Church of Christ in Dover, Arkansas. We talked about his testimony, his call to ministry, and his upcoming transition to the 7th and Mueller Church of Christ in Paragould, Arkansas. Have you ever wondered what it's like for a pastor to leave his hometown and go out to a new city and a new church? Listen and you'll find out.
Highlights:
- Micah shares his upbringing and his testimony.
- We talk about how pastors need other pastors.
- We talk about eschatology.
- The Second Great Awakening giving birth to both the Restoration Movement and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
- Premillenial eschatology perpetuated by TBN and Daystar before the advent of the internet and social media.
- Micah talks about how The Call of Abraham in Genesis spoke to him.
- Micah talks about how his YouTube channel got started.
- We talk about how each of our church's handled the pandemic and not being able to meet in-person for worship.
- Micah talks about his gameplan going into 7th and Mueller.
- We talk about the interview process at different churches.
- We talk about what it's like going into a church.
- Sometimes godly success looks like worldly failure.
- We close the show talking about how preaching against sin is necessary in the pastor's ministry.
Micah T. William's YouTube Channel
Intro Music: "Lady Liberty" by Cletus Got Shot
S2E5 - The Episode Where We Lose Our Reformed Followers with Nate Willcutt
Nate Willcutt dropped into my office for a visit and we talked about his work and ministry a First Freewill Baptist Church of Paris. We spoke about our support for women in ministry and talked about what we've been preaching in our churches as well as our preaching plans for the future. Join us as we lose all of our Reformed followers with this episode!
Highlights:
- Plug for our new podcast, Cult-y Crimes and Criminal Minds
- Nate talks about the women's conference at his church and letting a woman preach
- We talk about how sometimes Marthas get valued more than Marys
- I say that Todd Friel a trash human being
- Nate and I share some resources for folks who want to look into the issue of Women in Ministry
- Nate talks about the importance of preaching through books of the Bible
- Nate talks about how much he enjoys his Rocketbook.
Resources:
Cult-y Crimes and Criminal Minds
First Freewill Baptist Church of Paris
The Cumberland Podcast - (The Encounter)
Let Her Lead - Brady Boyd
Shall Woman Preach? - Louisa M. Woosley
How I Changed My Mind About Women in Leadership - Various Authors
Women in Ministry - Craig Keener
Why women should be church leaders and preachers // Ask NT Wright anything
Intro Music: "Lady Liberty" by Cletus Got Shot
(Also, if you hear the podcast and think “Is that a child I hear in the background?” Your ears aren’t deceiving you. Our wives were busy keeping Nate and his wife’s 3 year old daughter entertained in the next room, and I don’t have a soundproof office.)
S2E4 - Ash Wednesday for Monday Morning
Mars Hill CP Church had to cancel our Ash Wednesday service because of the weather, so I brought Ash Wednesday to Sunday, and now I'm bringing it to Monday. Enjoy this episode and may your Lenten season be blessed.
S2E3 - Donut Try This at Church with Chris Fleming
In this episode, Logan speaks with Chris Fleming, the Coordinator for the Adult Ministries Team for the Ministry Council of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Chris speaks about how went from an angry atheist to a Cage-Stage Calvinist to a pretty mellowed out Cumberland Presbyterian. They also discuss some of Chris's lessons that he learned and experiences that he had from pastoring for 12 years in the same church. At the end of the show they close out with some of Chris's hopes and ideas for the Adult Ministries Team. Join us for this hour of fun conversation and godly wisdom from someone whose been there and done that.
Intro Music: "Lady Liberty" by Cletus Got Shot
S2E1 - Christian Nationalism and Political Identity with Jay Sawrie
On this first episode of the second season, I sit down with Jaw Sawrie and they discuss Christian Nationalism and political identity. They also discuss what it means to have a heathy view of patriotism toward the end of the show.
Intro Music: "Lady Liberty" by Cletus Got Shot
Resources:
Making Sense of Prophets and Politics - Remnant Radio
Broken Body: Can Republicans and Democrats Sit in the Same Pew? by Charles D. Drew
"II. God alone is Lord of the conscience,(k) and hath left it free from the doctrines and commandments of men, which are in any thing contrary to His Word; or beside it, if matters of faith or worship.(l) So that, to believe such doctrines, or to obey such commands, out of conscience,(m) is to betray true liberty of conscience: and the requiring of an implicit faith, and an absolute and blind obedience is to destroy liberty of conscience, and reason also.(n)
(k) Jam. 4:12; Rom. 14:4.
(l) Acts 4:19; Acts 5:29; I Cor. 7:23; Matt. 23:8, 9, 10; II Cor. 1:24; Matt. 15:9.
(m) Col. 2:20, 22, 23; Gal. 1:10; Gal. 2:4, 5; Gal. 5:1.
(n) Rom. 10:17; Rom. 14:23; Isa. 8:20; Acts 17:11; John 4:22; Hos. 5:11; Rev. 13:12, 16, 17; Jer. 8:9.
III. They who, upon pretence of Christian liberty, do practice any sin, or cherish any lust, do thereby destroy the end of Christian liberty, which is, that being delivered out of the hands of our enemies, we might serve the Lord, without fear, in holiness and righteousness before Him, all the days of our life.(o)
(o) Gal. 5:13; I Pet. 2:16; II Pet. 2:19; John 8:34; Luke 1:74, 75.
- Westminster Confession of Faith, 20:2-3
Ep. 13 - A Journey of Grace, From New Mexico to Arkansas, and a Defense of Spiritual Gifts - w/ Rev. Robert Willis
A Journey of Faith by Robert Willis
robbie@getlinkedchurch.org
Lulu: The Reality of Pentecost by Robert Willis
Amazon: The Reality of Pentecost by Robert Willis
Ep. 12 - Halloween Special 2020 w/ Brittany Dixon
Throughout this episode we will discuss Halloween from a Christian perspective, and why exactly it's okay to let little Johnny dress up as Casper and get some KitKats from the neighbor's house.
Here's the links for the articles and resources below:
Halloween is For All the Saints - Ian Olsen
Halloween - Douglas Wilson
Hallowing Halloween - J. Brandon Meeks
Reviving Old Scratch: Demons and the Devil for Doubters and the Disenchanted - Richard Beck
Richard Beck’s interview about Reviving Old Scratch on Steve Brown Etc.
Opening Theme: Music to Trick and Treat By - Apache Tomcat
Ep. 11 - Exit Buddies 4 Life w/ Brittany Dixon
There's an issue with the audio for about the first minute, but it gets fixed later.
Ep. 10 - Everything from Douglas Wilson to TikTok w/ David Jondro
The Passing of Danny Chambers
Our Incident at City Hall - Douglas Wilson
Mini-Episode: Thrift Store Haul
Ep. 9 - Reading Review: Meeks, Nouwen, Howell
Links:
Southern Guilt, Southern Gospel - J. Brandon Meeks
The High Church Puritan
In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership - Henri J.M. Nouwen
The Beauty of the Word: The Challenge and Wonder of Preaching - James C. Howell
Ep. 8 - Loving Fellow Christians Who Don't Vote Your Way
Trailer for Ride Sally Ride by Douglas Wilson
Ep. 7 - Special Guest: Rev. Becky Zahrte
Link to Becky Zahrte's YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/rjzah
Link to The Encounter: cpcmc.org/adult-ministry/encounterstudy/
Ep. 6 - Sermon from PAS: Realism & Optimism
Ep. 5 - The Myth of a Christian Nation, Chapter 2 w/ Nate Willcutt
Ep. 4 - On Dallas Willard and His Works w/ Chance Snyder
Here are some links to some works that we mention throughout the show:
Renovation of the Heart - Dallas Willard
The Spirit of the Disciplines - Dallas Willard
Hearing God - Dallas Willard
The Divine Conspiracy - Dallas Willard
Life Without Lack - Dallas Willard
Before Jerusalem Fell - Kenneth Gentry
Heaven - Randy Alcorn
Ep. 3 - The Myth of a Christian Nation, Intro & Chapter 1 w/ Nate Willcutt
Mini-Episode: Coming Attractions and Johnny Mac's New Bible Translation
Join me on this short mini-episode of the Monday Morning Megaphone as I talk about what we have coming up on the podcast, and as I rant about the information I just learned concerning John MacArthur's new translation of the Bible.
Ep. 2 - The Pastor is In with Pastor Jim Fisk