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The rebels capitalize on having Sye in the studio once again and hit a topic near and dear to Sye’s heart: presuppositional apologetics. Sye contends that you do not have to be an expert in fossil records, on the nuances of the Quaran, or have the argument from design eloquently practiced in order to defend the faith, you just have to believe the Bible. Join us as we pick Sye’s brain and discuss apologetics with the star of “How to Answer a Fool”

This week P Nate and Elder P are joined in studio by Sye Ten Bruggencate. Even though the plan was to talk about presuppositional apologetics (that show will drop next week) the Rebels got sidetracked talking about Sye’s long journey to Crossroads, his thoughts on the “Christ is King” controversy and of course… we had to talk about the world ending (again) on April 8th.

This week P Nate and Pootie discuss a number of relevant cultural issues including Canadian censorship, P Diddy's unheard of scandal and why there is media blackout on it as well as answering a listener question about whether or not Christians should watch "The Chosen".

As P Nate and Pootie prepare for their trip south they take the time to quickly record a new episode talking through the headlines of the day. The Rebel podcast is meant to help equip you to engage culture with a biblical worldview, so thinking Christianly about what’s going on is a necessary first step.

After the popularity of our Biblical Cosmology series in the fall last year, Pootie finally plays catch up listening to the Haunted Cosmos and the Rebels nerd out on the unhinged. There is an immense value in Christians understanding what the Bible has to say about the unseen realm, but pastorally P Nate wanted to issue a warning that this is an important secondary issue in scripture that can sometimes become dangerous if we make a secondary storyline THE storyline.

After P Nate and Joe Boot talked at length last week about the Alistair Begg controversy, the Rebels take some time to reflect on the animosity towards what has recently been called "The Moscow Mood" by Kevin De Young. How should Christians engage with controversy, error and cultural issues. What's loving? What's tone policing? And what do the scriptures say? Articles referenced in the episode: Original artcile by Kevin De Young: https://clearlyreformed.org/on-culture-war-doug-wilson-and-the-moscow-mood/ Doug Wilsons response: https://dougwils.com/books-and-culture/s7-engaging-the-culture/novembers-done-kevin-deyoung.html Joe Rigney's Article (if you only read one): https://americanreformer.org/2023/12/on-satire-moods-and-what-were-known-for/

Oddly this episode is one of our most popular and most asked for... so get ready for some cringey boasting as P Nate, Pootie and Air Jordan come back together with their 2023 book lists going through what books they read, how many and what books won the fairly arbitrary rewards we mostly made up on the spot.

2 Samuel 15 tells us about a subtle rebellion: "And whenever a man came near to pay homage to him, he would put out his hand and take hold of him and kiss him. Thus Absalom did to all of Israel who came to the king for judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel." We live in an age when men have been told their masculinity is toxic and not welcomed in this new progressive world. The choice is either abandon your God given masculinity or follow the Absaloms of our day. How can the church win the hearts of the men back?

The Rebels pick up on a conversation had on the Ezra Podcast for Cultural Reformation about Family Integrated Worship and ministry. P Nate and Pootie talk about this theological commitment at their own church, the scriptural foundation and spiritual fruit it has borne.

P Nate and Elder P take a look at the top news stories of 2023 and what's on the horizon for 2024. To follow the article used to frame the discussion visit: https://dominionreport.ca/the-top-four-stories-of-2023/

After a hectic schedule the Rebels talk about transitions in the podcast and the impact Joe Boot's The Mission of God has had on their life and ministry.

This week the Rebels answer some listener questions that have come in over the last several weeks.

The Rebels FINALLY were allowed across the border so that they could join the Fight Laugh Feast Network family at their annual Conference. This year the Conference was held at THE ARK in Kentucky and P Nate and Pootie were on the ground soaking it all in. We wanted to take some time to talk about the conference, bring our listeners up to speed and talk a little about what's in store!

Another one from the archive...

While the Rebels travel to the FLF Conference we dug up with old gem from the archive! Long before P Nate took on the role at Ezra, before any of these guys had spent any real time together, Joe agreed to come on the podcast. Rewinding nearly 7 years to bring you this old interview that is still as relevant as ever!

The story that God is telling through the unfolding of history is no doubt a story abounding with dragons to be slain. This week P Nate and Pootie take on one of the most wicked modern dragons attacking our men, families ands churches: Pornography. In this episode the Rebels talk about how to slay this dragon and why the best day to do this is TODAY!

In this episode P Nate and Chris discuss the Men of Valor Conference main themes and why only self-ruled men can win the world. To see the conference talks check out the youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfRoxkKHCvd9WlbxF6aNwz338lKeu0FAL

This week we have a special episode for you as P Nate and Pootie record a LIVE episode from the Men of Valor Conference where nearly 300 men gathered at Crossroads Church to learn that Men were made to Rule and take Dominion of the World around us.

As Pootie comes back from vacation the rebels get sidetracked talking about work, holidays and recreation. Work isn't a result of the fall, it was instituted in Gods VERY GOOD creation. How should men think through vocation, calling, provision and even retirement? What about contentment? How do men cultivate contentment in a job they find no fulfillment in? Join the Rebels this week as they discuss it all.

Join the Rebels as they wrap up the Biblical Cosmology series by going through a few email questions and praise reports that came in throughout the series. As always, we LOVE hearing from you. Reach out to us on Facebook or by emailing rebelpodcastflf@gmail.com If you want to meet and hang out, we would highly recommend you come to the Fight Laugh Feast Conference: https://flfnetwork.com/product/fight-laugh-feast-conference-the-politics-of-6-day-creation/