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  • Born This Way? Be Born Again | Tony Bruin on Biblical Transformation cogs7e47

    Born This Way? Be Born Again | Tony Bruin on Biblical Transformation cogs7e47
    Jun 9 2025
    Join Tony Bruin in this compelling episode of Cogitations as he tackles the phrase “I was born this way” with a bold biblical response: “Then be born again.” This episode explores the conflict between cultural narratives and the gospel’s demand for transformation.Tony contrasts human instinct with the moral framework revealed by God, drawing from both scripture and powerful insights from fellow Substack voices like Dunson Wrights and Drew Milligan. With reflections on law, therapy, and the enduring epistemology of Christianity, this episode calls listeners to examine the soul’s responsibility and God’s offer of new birth.

    📍 Topics include:
    • Why human nature is no excuse for sin
    • The gospel’s clarity and simplicity—repent and obey
    • How the Bible provides an objective, enduring moral system
    If you’ve ever wrestled with the tension between identity and obedience, this one’s for you

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    #CogitationsPodcast #TonyBruin #BornAgain #Repentance #GospelTruth #MoralClarity #BiblicalAuthority #ChurchOfChrist #ChristianityNow #Transformation #FaithInAction #ObedienceMatters #IdentityInChrist #TherapyVsTruth #NewBirth #Epistemology #ScripturalAuthority #RejectExcuses #WalkInNewness #CulturalChristianity #SoulResponsibility #NoExcuseTheology #GospelOverCulture #TruthMatters #RiseAbove #StandForTruth #MoralAgency #JesusSaves #JudgmentDayReady
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    28 m
  • Navigating Preaching with Wisdom and Gentleness | Free for All Friday cogs7e46

    Navigating Preaching with Wisdom and Gentleness | Free for All Friday cogs7e46
    Jun 6 2025
    Join Tony Bruin on this episode of Cogitations as he delves into the challenges and responsibilities of preaching. Tony shares his thoughts on preaching the whole counsel of God, the use of AI in creative processes, and the balance of being shrewd as serpents and harmless as doves. He reflects on how preachers can maintain transparency, accountability, and humility in their roles while facing greater judgments. Tony also discusses the importance of congregational support for preachers and the delicate balance between maintaining doctrinal integrity and personal growth. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on preaching, discipleship, and living out faith with conviction.This episode includes:
    • 📖 Bible Q&A – Honest discussion rooted in Matthew 10:16, Acts 20:27, 1 Corinthians 9, and more
    • 🧠 Cogitations Breakdown – Daniel 7:28 and what it means to keep the matter in the heart
    • 🧰 Practical Tools Segment – Reflections on AI, creativity, and its proper use in gospel work
    • 🎯 Doctrinal Precision – Exploring the preacher’s role in both accountability and transparency
    • 🔥 Community and Culture – Commentary on Rumble, outreach, and modern preaching challenges
    • 🗣 Free for All Interaction – Viewer questions, comments, and real-time reflections
    • 💬 Personal Reflections – Anecdotes on preacher support, balance, and conviction under pressure
    • 📌 Final Exhortation – Encouragement to stand firm in truth, and be wise and harmless as Jesus commanded
    Timestamps:
    00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
    00:37 Discussing the Article: Harmless or Holy
    02:26 AI and Creativity Debate
    06:01 Promoting Rumble and Community Engagement
    08:47 Free for All Friday: Preacher's Role in Truth and Transparency
    09:40 Biblical Insights and Interpretations
    18:05 Wisdom and Gentleness in Christian Life
    25:58 Personal Anecdotes and Final Thoughts
    27:20 Standing Firm Against Adversity
    28:50 The Role of the Preacher
    29:46 Preaching with Integrity
    37:53 Transparency and Accountability
    44:41 The Preacher's Humanity
    50:39 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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    #Cogitations #FreeForAllFriday #TonyBruin #BiblePreaching #WiseAsSerpents #HarmlessAsDoves #ChurchOfChrist #ChristianLeadership #DoctrinalIntegrity #Transparency #Accountability #GospelWork #BiblicalTruth #FaithfulPreaching #ChristianDiscipleship #MinistryMatters #StandForTruth #Daniel728 #AIandFaith #RumbleLive #OpenBibleDiscussion #PreacherSupport #LivePodcast #ChristianMinistry #ConvictionAndClarity #SpeakWithBoldness #TruthWithoutCompromise #IronSharpensIron #ScriptureBased #CommunityFaith
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    56 m
  • Harmless or Holy? Why the Church Must Choose Bravery Over Niceness cogs7e45

    Harmless or Holy? Why the Church Must Choose Bravery Over Niceness cogs7e45
    Jun 5 2025
    Tony Bruin & Aaron Dotson Discuss What It Really Means to Be Bold in the Faith

    📌 This is an archived episode of Christianity Now, originally recorded in 2023. The insights remain just as sharp, the challenge just as necessary. Tony and Aaron take on the spiritual malaise of the modern church and call believers back to real, costly, courageous faith.

    🔥 What does Christian bravery look like when there's no persecution?
    🔥 Is your faith costing you anything at all—or are you just playing church?
    🔥 Are we letting comfort take the place of conviction in the name of niceness?

    This episode is for those who are tired of passive religion and ready to speak truth, endure suffering, and live out an active faith.

    📚 What You’ll Hear:
    • 00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter
    • 02:32 The Importance of Christian Activism
    • 06:22 Challenges in Modern Christian Life
    • 08:23 Bravery and Sacrifice in Faith
    • 10:29 Confronting False Teachings
    • 13:32 The Cost of True Faith
    • 15:24 Living Boldly for Christ
    • 18:47 The Role of Suffering in Christianity
    • 22:48 Practical Applications of Faith
    • 48:28 End of Mission Work in 2024
    • 48:38 Reflections on Accusations and Wisdom
    • 49:24 Growth and Challenges in the Congregation
    • 50:06 Preaching the Truth and Handling Controversies
    • 52:34 Encouraging a Safe Place for Growth
    • 53:36 The Power of the Gospel and Preaching
    • 57:26 Positive Gossip and Leadership in the Church
    • 01:00:57 Political Views and Christian Involvement
    • 01:08:30 Gender Roles and Societal Issues
    • 01:32:00 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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    #ChristianBravery, #StopPlayingChurch, #BiblicalTruth, #FaithInAction, #GospelCourage, #BoldPreaching, #WakeUpChurch, #FaithOverComfort, #DiscipleshipMatters, #ChurchLeadership, #KingdomWork, #SpeakTheTruth, #NoMoreSilence, #BiblicalManhood, #ReformTheChurch, #StandForTruth, #ChristianActivism, #FearlessFaith, #MeekNotWeak, #FaithThatCosts, #TrueChristianity, #GospelObedience, #ChurchPurity, #ReviveTheChurch, #SpiritualWarfare
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    1 h y 36 m
  • The Broken Alliance: Understanding the Modern Left Through Romans 1 cogs7e44

    The Broken Alliance: Understanding the Modern Left Through Romans 1 cogs7e44
    Jun 3 2025
    In this episode of Cogitations, Tony Bruin examines the political and spiritual fractures within the modern Left through the biblical lens of Romans chapter one. He breaks down four key groups shaping left-wing politics today—TV-dependent boomers, economically dependent minorities, feminists, and gender revolutionaries—and shows how each reflects a broader rebellion against God’s order. Tony calls for clear biblical truth and moral courage as the foundation to confront these challenges. This episode offers a scripture-rich analysis that equips believers to engage culture faithfully and boldly

    00:00 Introduction to Cogitation
    00:26 Discussing Left-Wing Politics
    02:17 The Broken Alliance: Modern Left and Romans Chapter One
    02:36 Analyzing the Meme: Four Groups of Leftist Voters
    06:19 Biblical Perspective on Modern Political Left
    16:12 Dependent Blocks and Welfare Culture
    19:47 Disoriented Women and Feminism
    22:13 The Virtuous Woman
    23:22 Cultural Contrasts and Modern Challenges
    23:56 The Gender Revolutionaries
    25:09 The Clash of Movements
    26:48 The Consequences of Rebellion
    28:19 A Call to Repentance and Truth
    29:26 Interactive Discussion and Reflections
    34:07 Technical Difficulties and Viewer Engagement
    37:52 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement

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    #ChristianityNow #Romans1 #BiblicalTruth #CulturalDecay #ModernLeft #ChristianApologetics #FaithAndCulture #BiblicalWomanhood #GenderIdentity #EconomicDependency #MediaInfluence #CulturalCollapse #ChristianPodcast #GospelHope #SpiritualWarfare #BibleTeaching #ChristianDoctrine #MoralClarity #ChurchOfChrist #TruthMatters #Scripture #ChristianLiving #Evangelism #FaithfulLiving #CultureWars #BiblicalJustice #ChristianEthics #GodsWord #ApologeticsPodcast #ConservativeChristian #BibleStudy
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    41 m
  • How Political Correctness Muzzles the Word of God cogs7e43

    How Political Correctness Muzzles the Word of God cogs7e43
    Jun 2 2025
    How Political Correctness Muzzles the Word of God With Tony Bruin on CogitationsIn this episode of Cogitations, Tony Bruin confronts the cultural lie that politeness should silence truth. Drawing from Matthew 11, 1 Corinthians 1, and Proverbs 29, Tony lays out how political correctness operates as a false moral system—redefining love as agreement and truth as aggression. Through biblical examples and real-world application, he challenges Christians to stop apologizing for the gospel and start proclaiming it with clarity and courage.🧱 When good manners become a muzzle, Christians must speak plainly or risk betraying the mission.⏱️ Segment Guide
    • 00:00 – Introduction and Greetings: Setting the tone and engaging with live listeners
    • 00:43 – Mailbag and Announcements: Rumble/Locals updates and call for questions
    • 01:11 – Cultural Observations: Coffee, Canada, and what we miss about the U.S.
    • 01:50 – Political Correctness and Faith: Defining the real threat and why it matters
    • 03:45 – The Offense of the Gospel: Why Jews stumbled and Greeks scoffed
    • 05:50 – Preaching with Boldness: Why soft sermons send souls to destruction
    • 06:42 – The Role of Truth in Christianity: God's truth is sufficient and final
    • 08:34 – The Importance of Speaking the Truth: Salt, light, and leadership responsibility
    • 08:56 – Jesus and Political Correctness: Confrontation, clarity, and Matthew 23
    • 13:22 – Final Thoughts and Live Chat: Jordan Peterson, personal reflection, and truth over comfort
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    #truthmatters #biblestudy #gospeltruth #christianboldness #tonybruin #cogitations #churchofchrist #preachtheword #sounddoctrine #politicalcorrectness #fearofman #speaktruth #moralclarity #faithoverfear #cancelculture #truthinscripture #realtalk #biblicaltruth #defendthefaith #godfirst #standforthetruth #saltandlight #offendedculture #biblicalcourage #proclaimtruth #nocompromise #jesustruth #spiritualwarfare #preachingtruth #culturalchristianity #christianleadership
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    19 m
  • Viral Religion and Spiritual Busyness: Redefining True Faith cogs7e41

    Viral Religion and Spiritual Busyness: Redefining True Faith cogs7e41
    May 27 2025
    In this episode, Tony Brewer exposes the trap of viral religion and spiritual busyness—a form of Christianity that looks active but lacks obedience. From clickbait memes to emotional manipulation masked as faith, Tony lays bare how today’s digital expressions can simulate faithfulness while actually undermining it.He challenges listeners to examine the difference between genuine obedience and superficial gestures, reminding us that true service to God is rooted in scripture, not feelings. Tony also shares updates on collaborative work with Aaron, ideas for promoting his Locals community, and the broader challenge of redirecting people from performative Christianity to purposeful discipleship.This conversation is both convicting and equipping—calling believers to return to the Word, return to the work, and follow the Shepherd who still leads His sheep.

    📍Timestamps:
    00:00 Introduction and Community Engagement
    00:15 Promotional Ideas and Challenges
    01:31 Update on Aaron and Future Plans
    03:52 Technical Difficulties and Memes Discussion
    05:54 Viral Religion and Spiritual Busyness
    08:29 The Illusion of Progress in Faith
    11:00 True Obedience vs. Digital Affirmations
    15:23 Emotional Manipulation in Religious Posts
    20:26 Understanding Assurance in Faith
    21:08 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Modern Christianity
    22:22 True Faith and Obedience
    23:24 Recognizing and Embracing Your Calling
    25:59 The Pitfalls of Superficial Spirituality
    27:42 The Importance of Genuine Evangelism
    30:19 Interactive Q&A and Community Engagement
    36:09 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events

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    #Christianity #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #GospelMessage #ChurchOfChrist #ChristianLiving #FaithAndObedience #SpiritualGrowth #BibleTeaching #ChristianSermon #BiblicalTruth #ChristianPodcast #Evangelism #ScriptureExplained #ChristianEncouragement #FaithWalk #ChristianDiscipleship #ChristianLifestyle #SpiritualWarfare #ChristianDoctrine #BibleLessons #ChristianValues #TruthInTheBible #ChristianApologetics #GospelPreaching #ChurchTeachings #DailyDevotion #ChristianMotivation #FaithBasedLiving #TonyBruin
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    39 m
  • Cross, Crook & Crown: Understanding the Fullness of Chris cogs7e40

    Cross, Crook & Crown: Understanding the Fullness of Chris cogs7e40
    May 26 2025
    Join Tony Bruin in this episode of Cogitations as he delves deep into understanding the complete identity and mission of Jesus Christ through the lens of Psalms 22, 23, and 24. He discusses the importance of embracing Jesus as the suffering Savior, the guiding Shepherd, and the reigning King. Tony shares insights from scripture, including prophetic accuracy and theological implications, and emphasizes the necessity of following the whole Christ for genuine redemption.

    Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on faith, discipleship, and divine authority, and learn about the significance of each aspect in the journey of salvation.

    00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
    01:08 The Cross, The Crook, and The Crown
    03:32 Psalm 22: The Suffering Savior
    11:58 Psalm 23: The Guiding Shepherd
    18:21 Psalm 24: The Reigning King
    21:33 The Whole Christ: Unified Picture
    26:02 Comments and Q&A 29:36
    Closing Remarks and Announcements

    ⏱️ Timestamps:
    00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
    01:08 The Cross, The Crook, and The Crown
    03:32 Psalm 22: The Suffering Savior
    11:58 Psalm 23: The Guiding Shepherd
    18:21 Psalm 24: The Reigning King
    21:33 The Whole Christ: Unified Picture
    26:02 Comments and Q&A
    29:36 Closing Remarks and Announcements

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    34 m
  • God Uses Flawed Men: Embracing Imperfections for His Glory cogs7e39

    God Uses Flawed Men: Embracing Imperfections for His Glory cogs7e39
    May 22 2025
    In this episode of Cogitations, Tony Bruin examines the striking truth that God has always used flawed men to accomplish His perfect will. Drawing from Scripture, Tony explores the lives of Moses, David, Peter, and Paul—men who failed, repented, and became powerful tools in God's hand. You’ll hear how God doesn’t wait for perfection, but transforms weakness into strength. This episode will challenge you to rethink how you view yourself and others in light of God’s mercy and purpose.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
    00:27 Understanding Human Flaws
    03:46 God Uses Flawed Men: Biblical Examples
    05:14 Moses: The Reluctant Leader
    07:33 David: A Man After God's Own Heart
    09:46 Peter: The Rock Who Denied Christ
    13:42 Paul: From Persecutor to Preacher
    17:34 Conclusion and Audience Interaction
    20:06 Closing Remarks and Community Engagement

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    #GodUsesFlawedMen #Moses #David #Peter #Paul #GraceOfGod #Repentance #FaithInTrials #ChristianPodcast #BibleTeaching #SpiritualGrowth #ChurchOfChrist #BiblicalManhood #ChristOurStrength #Humility #GodsProvidence #WeaknessIntoStrength #FaithfulDespiteFailure #RedemptiveGrace #NewTestamentExamples #OldTestamentTruths #Forgiveness #MinistryAfterFailure #COSPodcast #TonyBruin #ChristianityNow #BiblicalEncouragement #GospelPower #TrustInGod #SanctifiedPurpose #RestoredByGrace
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    24 m