Ride Along
By Anthony Whitlock
Join me on my commute home where I do most of my thinking. I'll try to unpack deep and weighty ideas in theology, philosophy, politics, and anything else in an accessible way that any laymen can find informative and edifying. This isn't a show for the well read, but for those who have basic questions about important issues.
Ride AlongJan 05, 2021
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Fiction In The Christian Life
Lord of the Rings. Harry Potter. Comic books. Why is it important for Christians to invest time in reading and appreciating fiction? Let's talk about it.
Mar 26, 202122:08
Wesley to Westminster, Podcast Accompaniment pt 2
This week I went over a handful of biblical texts and broad theological ideas that helped shaped my Presbyterianism. The first blog can be found: theappalachianroundtable.com/index.php/2021/02/01/wesley-to-westminster-my-road-to-presbyterianism-pt-1/ and part two - the one this podcast is paralleling - can be found here: theappalachianroundtable.com/index.php/2021/02/08/wesley-to-westminster-my-journey-to-presbyterianism-pt-2/
Feb 10, 202137:07
Wesley to Westminster, Podcast Accompaniment, pt. 1
Feb 03, 202137:59
Ctrl + Shift + I
Nobody is surprised that your Republican uncle is not as quick to condemn the Capital Building breech as he was the riots in Minneapolis. Conversely, nobody is surprised that your Antifa half brother is quick to condemn what happened yesterday (1/6/21) yet even quicker to justify establishing CHAZ/CHOP.
Jan 07, 202115:40
I'm Back!
Starting off the new year with a new season of Ride Along. I've some exciting (albeit vague) updates on Roundtable and Ride Along. /// Ben Merkle, Godlust: youtu.be/57vUlqILl2k
Jan 05, 202118:19
Episode 24 - Vindication Stations
We're all guilty of trying to justify our own sins by reasoning them away instead of repenting of them, but do we do the same for others? Should we? Let's talk about it.
Oct 23, 202036:09
Episode 23 - Potty Mouths and the Bible w/ Josh Robinson (Breakfast Run #4)
This week I spoke with Pastor Josh Robinson of New Haven Church on how we should biblically think about how we utilize language.
Oct 16, 202056:52
Episode 22 - Molded pt. 3; Douglas Wilson
The long awaited third installment of the Molded series where I'll talk about the influence Doug Wilson has had on my theology and worldview.
Oct 14, 202035:31
Episode 21 - Molded part 2; John Piper
Last week I talked about the influence Mark Driscoll has had on the way I think and view the world. This week I'm taking about one of the most influential Christians of our day, John Piper. I'll talk about how Piper gave me a vision of a big God and a desire to submit to the Scriptures.
Sep 10, 202018:28
Episode 20 - Molded part 1; Mark Driscoll
We have all been Influenced by different voices. We all have moments in our lives we can point to and say "this is one reason I'm the way I am today." I was inspired by a suggestion on FB to do an episode on those who have shaped and molded me over the years and that has turned into a series. Tune in to see how Mark Driscoll has influenced me over the years.
Sep 03, 202021:23
Episode 19 - Mere Mortals
Working in healthcare, I'm forced to consider my own mortality rather frequently; today I want listeners to feel the weightiness of theirs. I want people to think every day about the fact that they will one day die. Our hearts will all stop and our lungs will breathe a final breath. I want that to humble us in incredible ways. This isn't a light or fluffy episode but it might be my most important one to date. Let's talk about it.
Jul 31, 202029:50
Episode 18 - Those Who Buck
For some reason a lot of Christians hate debate. We hate, culturally, when anyone tries to swim upstream or breaks the status quo. We hate when people are loud and opinionated; except, of course, when they're loudly expressing the same opinions we are. But how does that work in the world of ideas? Are ideas situated in a recliner with a fleece blanket and a roaring fire, or are they in a violent and bloody arena to fight and contend with one another? Let's talk about it.
Jul 22, 202030:04
Episode 17 - Build
Culture, as it stands right now, is on a trajectory of destruction. We are tearing down anything we disagree with or don't like, but not doing the hard work of building good and beautiful things in their place. I wanted to lay out why I think that's a dangerous and toxic way to go about life. I also talk a little bit about "cancel culture" and how it is antithetical to the Christian faith and message.
Jul 08, 202044:43
Episode 16 - Appalachian Roundtable; a brief history and what to expect.
I give a quick survey of my new project with a couple of good friends. I talk a little bit about its history but mostly about its future. Find Appalachian Roundtable on Facebook and be on the lookout for our first article.
Jul 01, 202029:27
Episode 15 - Church Integration
With everyone talking about racism and racial reconciliation, a lot of people are revisiting the old challenge of how to integrate our churches. How do we go about making sure our congregations reflect the demographics of our community? This question often comes from a place that's well-meaning, but it isn't asking the right question. The right question is "how can we be faithful to the Word?" and the proper attitude is accepting that our duty is to faithfulness and we should leave the fruits of it to God. I honestly could not care less what the demographics of my church are, and I want to submit that you shouldn't either.
Jun 25, 202028:28
Episode 14 - Tone Deaf
The way we communicate and express ideas is vitally important. The scriptures give us plenty of commands and admonitions on how we ought to speak and communicate with one another. People err, as we are wont to do, and will find ourselves making harsh tones normative or writing them off as altogether ungodly. I want to think through a third option which calls Christians to utilize language and speech as a set of tools to serve a variety of purposes. I also want to think about tone in such a way that we don't use it as an out when we disagree with someone on a difficult subject. I hope this is both helpful and challenging in some way today.
Jun 17, 202028:46
Episode 13 - Decentralizing Theology
Janet Mefferd tweeted a short thread on how The Gospel Coalition duped conservative evangelicals into adopting progressive ideas. Here, Anthony attempts to zoom out from this thread and broadly look at how our theology and thought leaders have centralized themselves in different ways (aka Big Eva) and why that's not quite helpful. Janet's thread can be read here: threadreaderapp.com/thread/1270060850913607681.html
Jun 09, 202028:11
Episode 12 - Racism, White Supremacy, White Guilt, and the Battle for Words (Breakfast Run 3)
Second guest episode and third Breakfast Run episode. Anthony and Seth talk about everything that's already being discussed on your feeds; white guilt, white supremacy, racial reconciliation, and systematic racism. Tune in to see if Wendy's ever restocked their Coke machine. Seth is a contributor at The Mountain Musket, a WV born podcast that offers "Christian insights for Appalachia." The Mountain Musket can be found on all major podcasting apps, YouTube, or www.themountainmusket.com.
Jun 04, 202057:13
Episode 11 - Three Thoughts Concerning George Floyd
This episode, Anthony walks through three ideas surrounding the murder of George Floyd. First, Floyd's death was entirely preventable, completely unjustified, and outright murder. Second, just because the perpetrator is white and the victim is black, it does not necessarily follow that the crime was committed with a racist heart and making these incidents about race distracts from much larger and more systematic issues. Lastly, Christians by and large have abandoned a biblical worldview concerning the role and function of the government. Only returning to such a worldview and submission to the lordship of Jesus can cure these social ailments. Maranatha.
May 28, 202034:04
Episode 10 - How We View Social Media
In this episode, Anthony approaches social media not by answering "how should I post?" but instead "how should I think about those who post things I don't like?"
May 11, 202034:28
Episode 9 - God, Government, Challies (Wendy's is out of Coke)
In the first guest episode, Anthony talks with his good (best) friend Josiah discuss the recent Tim Challies article "Thankful for God's Good Gift of Government." Anthony also goes through the Wendy's drive thru in the second Breakfast Run episode.
May 05, 202044:52
Episode 8 - On Covenant Theology
A purely theological episode, Anthony gives a very brief overview of some of the tension he finds between the NT and his own Baptist theology.
Apr 17, 202025:22
Episode 7 - Muh Muh Muh My Corona
I do a little bit of venting on social media bickering and armchair governors. That's pretty much it.
Apr 07, 202019:08
Episode 6 - Theological Elitism (Who's Your Guy?)
Faithful brothers and sisters the world over have been influenced by erroneous teaching, and we ought to show one another grace in spite of it.
Apr 01, 202022:40
Episode 5 - What Has Your Father Said?
This episode, Anthony gives some updates about changing the show's direction and offers a connection he's made in the past few weeks between a theological and a practical point.
Mar 16, 202020:47
Episode 4 - Fear Not
Anthony looks at fear and the role it plays in the Christian life.
Mar 02, 202023:45
Episode 3 - Prove It (The Breakfast Run)
The very first extended episode in which Anthony talks about dropping your baggage before engaging in discussion and how some in the Church treat young men who want to fight for truth.
Feb 21, 202036:44
Episode 2 - Pull The Trigger
There's a real freedom to be found in doing something not for the approval of others but because it matters to you. If you're someone who has even the slightest notion of creating content for the world, the best thing for you to do is to just go for it.
Feb 18, 202015:42
Episode 1 - Why Podcast?
Anthony gives some background to his own thinking and some overall goals of his podcast.
Feb 17, 202010:40
February 17, 2020
Feb 17, 202000:39