Founders Baptist Church VIDEO

This week on the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpott discuss the practical application of waiting on the Lord. They clarify that biblical waiting is not a passive state but a dynamic exercise of faith involving active obedience and trust in God's sovereignty. The conversation addresses how believers should navigate major life decisions, such as marriage or employment, when specific Scripture verses do not dictate the outcome. Dr. Caldwell emphasizes that if a believer is submitted to Christ and saturated in the Word, they can trust their desires to align with God's will. The episode also touches on the tension between human responsibility and trusting God, illustrated by the necessity of providing for one's family while waiting for better opportunities, and concludes with an exhortation to leave justice in God's hands.

In this episode, Dr. Richard Caldwell and host Dr. Josh Philpot explore the biblical distinction between the terror of God's wrath and the reverent fear of the Lord that characterizes the believer. While the natural man should tremble at the power of God's anger, the Christian is called to a different relationship defined by adoption and assurance. Discussing key passages like Psalm 90, 1 John 4, and Hebrews 10, they explain how the finished work of Christ removes the dread of final condemnation while establishing a healthy respect for God's fatherly discipline. They also address how a proper fear of God liberates the believer from the enslaving fear of man.

In this episode, Dr. Josh Philpot and Dr. Richard Caldwell discuss how Christians can deal with anxiety regarding politics and the constant drama of the news cycle. Examining 1 Thessalonians 4 and John 16, they explore the biblical command to live a quiet life while remaining responsible citizens. They address whether the perceived chaos is real or amplified by technology and emphasize that true rest is found in the sovereignty of God and the victory of Christ, not in temporal political solutions.

Revelation 22:6-12

While the world focuses on temporal self improvement, Christians are called to a higher pursuit. In this episode, Dr. Richard Caldwell and host Josh Philpot discuss how to approach the New Year with biblical wisdom. They explore the dangers of presumptuous planning as warned against in James 4 and the supreme value of knowing God as described in Jeremiah 9. The discussion highlights the importance of daily Bible reading, finding purpose in mundane obedience, and leaving a spiritual legacy for the next generation.