Jonathan Leeman
Reflecting on the Growth of Conspiracy Theories Among Christians (with Dan Darling)
By D. Darling, J. Leeman | 10.19.2020Belief in conspiracy theories is on the rise, particularly among Christians. Why is this the case? What, if anything, should pastors do about it?
Episode 147: On the Appeal and the Errors of Theonomy (with T. David Gordon)
By J. Leeman, M. Dever, T. David Gordon | 10.12.2020In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman and Mark Dever chat with T. David Gordon about the errors of theonomy. They also consider why might it be appealing to certain Christians in our day and what pastors should do about it.
Episode 146: On Preparing for a Tough Political Season (Part 2)
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 10.06.2020Mark and Jonathan chart about the new 9Marks Journal: Pastoring through Political Turmoil.
Episode 145: On Preparing for a Tough Political Season (Part 1)
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 9Marks Journal: Pastoring Through Political Turmoil | 09.29.2020In this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark and Jonathan talk about how pastors can prepare their people for a tough political season.
What Makes a Vote Moral or Immoral? The Ethics of Voting
By Jonathan Leeman | 9Marks Journal: Pastoring Through Political Turmoil | 09.29.2020When I refer to the ethics of voting, I mean I’m interested in what makes a vote sinful or permissible. I’m not asking what makes a vote good or wise.
13 Principles for Pastoring Through Political Turmoil
By Jonathan Leeman | 9Marks Journal: Pastoring Through Political Turmoil | 09.29.2020We feel the political heat for different reasons, but we all feel it. How do we endure? Here are thirteen principles for pastoring through political turmoil.
The Church & the Individual Christian Have Different—But Related—Jobs
By Jonathan Leeman | 09.25.2020When we think about the relationship between politics and the church, we need to remember that the church and the individual Christian have different jobs and different responsibilities.
Episode 144: On Lay Elders, Part 2 (with Klon Kitchen)
By J. Leeman, K. Kitchen, M. Dever | 09.22.2020How do you prevent a potential friction between staff and lay elders? How do you ensure they’re not just “yes men”? How much deference should non-staff elders give others?
Put Your Hope in Your Church, Not Your Candidate
By Jonathan Leeman | 09.18.2020Christians ought to put their political hope not in their favorite candidate, but in their local church. Jonathan Leeman explains how the gospel shapes the Christian’s political involvement.
Episode 143: On Lay Elders, Part 1 (with Klon Kitchen)
By J. Leeman, K. Kitchen, M. Dever | 09.15.2020Churches ought to have elders. Some will be paid (1 Tim. 5), but many will not. These unpaid elders are called “lay elders.” Is this distinction in the Bible?
What’s the “Separation of Church and State”?
By Jonathan Leeman | 09.11.2020How should Americans in general and Christians in particular understand what the “separation of church and state” means? Jonathan Leeman explains.
Episode 142: On Preparing for the Next Guy
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 09.08.2020Pastor, unless Jesus comes back before you get a new job, then your church will have another pastor—and at least one of your jobs as the current pastor is to prepare your church for the next guy.
How Do We Vote? (Part 2): Know WHY a Government Does What It Does
By Jonathan Leeman | 09.03.2020Jonathan Leeman explains how good government helps people to hear the gospel.
