For Sinners and Sufferers
By Cody Taylor
sinnersandsufferers.com
@sinnersufferers
For Sinners and SufferersDec 08, 2022
The Church, Israel, and the End of the World w/ Trevor Rysavy
Pastor Trevor returns to discuss Israel and the Post Millenial view. Is the Church in Decline, and how do we have hope for the Future?
Israel in the New Covenant
Where does Israel fit in the New Covenant? Has the Church replaced Israel? Are they the same thing? What relevance does Israel hold in Christianity?
Angels, Demons & Spiritual Beings
Are angels and demons real? What about ghosts? Matthew and Cody unveil the secrets of the unseen world.
What is Heaven Like?
What does scripture tell us about heaven, and the eternal state of those who do place our trust in Jesus?
Why Do Christians Deconstruct?
What is Hell?
What does Jesus say about hell, what is it, who goes there, and how does it make sense?
Is It Wrong to Judge
Is it wrong for Christians to judge? What does Jesus mean when he says "judge not, that you be not judged?"
Your Sin Is Worse Than You Think
What's Wrong With The Christian Music Industry
Why is Christian music so much of the same? Why is it so hard to write a worship song with sound theology?
We Need To Talk About The Podcast
Who is this show for? Why am I doing it?
Marriage & Singleness
Cody and Matthew have a conversation about God's design for marriage and why it's not just all about having babies.
Which Doctrines are Worth Dividing Over
Cody and Matthew discuss primary, secondary, and tertiary doctrines and how we decide which doctrines are crucial to being a christian, when to maybe go to a different church, and when to just chill and agree to disagree.
On Kindness
Is it possible to be both bold and kind? Is kindness weakness? How is kindness different from niceness?
Life of The Church: In the Public Square - with Trevor Rysavy
Cody and Trevor finish up our conversation on the life of the Church, discussing how we honour God and make disciples in the public square - the community outside of the Church.
Life of The Church: From The Pulpit - with Trevor Rysavy
Pastor Trevor is back to talk about the life and work of the Church from the pulpit. How should we understand Sunday worship, is this an event for believers or for evangelism?
Life of The Church: At The Table - with Trevor Rysavy
Pastor Trevor Rysavy comes on to talk about the life of the Church and the work of discipleship in three arenas of life.
Flee from Sin Fight for The Faith
Paul instructs the Man of God to flee from sin,
Discontentment Creates Heresy
1st Timothy 6:2b-10Paul identifies the fruit and the motivation behind false teachers plaguing the church and exhorts the Church towards true contentment in God. Listen to the previous episodes on false teachers Law Vs Gospel: https://youtu.be/PS0Kc3LfADQ Grace for False Teachers: https://youtu.be/b7wpYv8cq_c
Glorifying God in The Face of Injustice
Is the Bible pro slavery? Why didn't the early church seek the abolition of slavery and how do we as Christians live in he face of similar injustice?
Honoring and Rebuking Pastors
1 Timothy 5:17-25 The Apostle Paul tells us how to properly honour faithful elders and rebuke the unfaithful ones.
Rebuking Family and Caring for Widows
1 Timothy 5:1-16 Paul lays out for Timothy the Church's obligations toward some of the most vulnerable in our communities. How does the Church relate to each other as family and what is our responsibility to social service?
Training for Godliness
What does it mean to be trained for godliness? How do theology and doctrine, and spiritual disciplines prepare us to face suffering and resist lies?
1 Timothy 4:6-10 and 7-16
Apostasy and Demonic Heresies
1 Timothy 4:1-5 What causes people to leave the faith?
The Church and The Mystery of Godliness
1 timothy 3:14-16 What is the Church, how does it guard truth, and what does that have to do with the mystery of godliness?
Deacons and The Rest of Us
1 Timothy 3:8-13
What is the Biblical office of a deacon and what are the rest of us supposed to do in the church? What does ministry look like for those who are not pastors or elders?
Qualifications of Pastors and Elders
1 Timothy 3:1-7 What qualifies a Christian to become a pastor or elder? What does it mean to be "above reproach"?
Men and Women in The Church
1 Timothy 2:8-15
Paul gives specific instructions to men and women for how they are to behave in the gathered church. Whether these instructions mean that women cannot hold the office of pastor, has been a hot debate in the last 80 years of church history.
God's Desire For All People
1 Timothy 2:1-7
How is the church to pray, how do we interact with government, and what does it mean that God "desires all people to be saved"
God’s Grace for the Worst Sinners
1 Timothy 1:12-20
Jesus came into the world to save sinners. No one is beyond God's ability to save.
Is God's Law Good - 1 Timothy pt.3
1 timothy 1:8-11 What use is God's law for Christians? Is God's law good? How do we distinguish law from gospel?
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Loving False Teachers - 1 Timothy pt.2
1 Timothy 1:3-7 Paul instructs Timothy on how to deal with false teachers in the church and also gives instruction on how to love these teachers.
Apostleship and Authority - 1 Timothy pt.1
1 Timothy 1:1-2
An introduction to our series on 1 Timothy. What does it mean to be an apostle and what authority does that give Paul?
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The Chosen and Christian Art
Is The Chosen any good? Can it be helpful to your faith or should Christians steer clear?
Saint Nick, Christian Idolatry and God's Glory
We are talking about the history, myths, and legends surrounding the man that inspired Santa Clause. How much of these stories are true? And what can we learn about idolatry and giving glory where it is due.
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Much Ado About a Baby (Christmas Special)
For part 1 of the S&S Christmas season we explore the history of messianic expectation. What is so significant about this baby born in a manager?
Revelation: Hope for Today - with Trevor Rysavy
What is Christian Humility
In Cody's first solo episode we explore the topic of humility and what Scripture has to say about it. Why is humility important and how do we know if we are really humble? Use code SINNERSDRINKCOFFEE for 15% off at vinecoffeeco.com
Judgment Day
In this episode we talk about Kyle's new cafe, the future of the podcast, and then we get into the final chapter of the 1689 Confession on the Day of Judgment, who will be the judge and who will be judged, do good people go to heaven, and why doesn't God just save everybody.
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Immortality of the Soul and Bodily Resurrection
In this episode we talk about ghosts, zombies, the immortality of the soul, the bodily resurrection, and what the afterlife and eternity will look like.
Sacraments and Ordinances: Baptists don't wash feet
In this episode we talk about the snow-pocalypse hitting our city and when it is appropriate to start listening to Christmas music. Then we get into the sacraments or ordinances of the Christian faith. What are they, which do we practice, and why do they matter?
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Why A Reformation
Halloween, Scary Movies, and Communion of the Saints
We are talking about 1. Halloween: can Christians celebrate it? Or is it letting evil in? 2. Scary movies: Why are they not inherently sinful and which are Cody's favourite? 3. Communion of the Saints: What does it mean to be united with Christ? How should Christians support one another in fellowship?
Video Games and When Christian Community Hurts
In this episode we talk about video games, some of the controversies and Christian perspectives and then how Christians can approach video games in a God honouring way. Then we get into the 1689 on church community: the privileges, responsibilities, and when it hurts. Is it ever OK to leave a church? How do we handle disagreements and offense?
Church Members and Officers
In this episode we talk about Bible College and Seminary. is Bible College worth while or a scam? Should Seminary be necessary for pastors? What are the roles and responsibilities of church members, deacons, and elders? What would a Biblical application of these roles look like.
Internet Outrage and God's Calling
In this episode we talk about the Star Wars Andor series, did Disney do good? How should Christians engage in or respond to internet outrage? Is it a holiness issue? How has Christ called His church and what has He called us to?
The King, The Pope, And Jesus
Is the King, the Pope, or Jesus head of the Church? Are Mainstream Christians really Christians? Who/what is the "antichrist"? How do we guard our selves and our churches against deception?
Intrinsic Worth and The Universal Church
In this episode we talk about the intrinsic value of a person made in the image of God, gospel contextualization, and the Universal Church. What issues should we divide over and how do we have unity when we disagree?
Marriage Rings of Power
In this episode we talk about about fancy water, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and the theology of marriage. What is marraige, why did God ordain it, and what purpose does it serve?
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NOTE: The blog post Cody mentions being form ChristIsTheCure is actually from ChorusInTheChaos
Christian Music and Civil Disobedience
We talk about Kyle's Birthday, how many chickens exist in the world, is Eminem a Christian artists? What makes music Christian? Can Christians listen to other music? Can Christians hold government offices? Do Christians obey unjust governments? And more!
Representation, Church, and Unity
In this episode we talk about, She-Hulk, Spiderman, representation in Hollywood, and race in The Church.
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