It Stands Written Podcast

In this first episode of the "So You're Saved—Now What?" series, hosts Braden, Justin, Ernest, and Elijah tackle one of the most fundamental questions new believers face: Did God truly forgive all of my sins—past, present, and future? The conversation explores the crucial distinction between legal forgiveness, which establishes your eternal standing before God, and parental forgiveness, which restores daily fellowshi...

Welcome back to the It Stands Written Podcast! In this weeks episode Justin, Braden, Elijah, and Ernest tackle the complex topic of modern geopolitical perspectives on Israel and how Christians should approach the nation today. They examine what Zionism really means, discuss the Genesis 12 promise about blessing Israel, and challenge the cartoonish interpretations that suggest blindly supporting everything the Israeli government do...

In this episode, the It Stands Written team dives into the theological debate between covenant theology and dispensational theology, focusing on how these systems interpret Scripture differently. The conversation explores the history and evolution of dispensationalism, from John Nelson Darby's original framework to modern progressive dispensationalism, which addresses many criticisms of earlier versions. The hosts examine the ...

In this episode of It Stands Written, Jusitn, Braden, Ernest, and Elijah tackle one of the most challenging questions in covenant theology: How do Christians participate in the New Covenant when it wasn't originally made to them? Through a deep dive into Romans 11, the hosts unpack the powerful imagery of Gentile believers being grafted into Israel's olive tree—not as replacements, but as participants in God's eterna...

In this episode, the men of the It Stands Written podcast continue their series on covenant theology and dispensationalism by diving deep into the new covenant. The hosts take an expository approach, examining key Old Testament passages from Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel to understand God's promises of forgiveness, the indwelling Holy Spirit, and a new heart for His people. They explore the connection between the new covenant ...

In this episode of It Stands Written, the guys delve into the Davidic Covenant, examining God's unilateral promise to establish an eternal kingship through David's lineage. The team examines key passages from 2 Samuel 7, Psalm 89, and 1 Kings 11, demonstrating how God's covenant with David guarantees a literal, physical throne in Jerusalem that will be occupied by the Messiah forever. They tackle the tension between ...

In this episode of It Stands Written, Justin, Braden, Elijah, and Ernest tackle a foundational question in the dispensationalism versus covenant theology debate: Has God rejected Israel? Through a detailed examination of Romans 3, 9, and 11, the hosts demonstrate that God's covenant promises to ethnic Israel remain irrevocable despite their unbelief. They explore Paul's argument that while salvation came to the Gentiles t...

In this episode of the It Stands Written podcast, Braden, Justin, Elijah, and Ernest continue their series on covenantal theology and dispensationalism by examining the Mosaic Covenant. The hosts explore how God established this bilateral covenant with Israel at Mount Sinai, giving them the law as a standard of holiness that would reveal their sin and need for a Savior. They discuss the dramatic scene of God's presence on the ...

In this episode of the It Stands Written Podcast, Justin, Braden, Elijah, and Ernest discuss the Abrahamic Covenant. They focus on its unilateral nature, emphasizing that it was a promise made to Abraham by God with no conditions. They touch on different aspects of the covenant, including the promise of the Seed, land, blessings, and a great name for Abraham. They expand on the fact that this covenant was originally given to Israel...

Welcome back to the first episode of the It Stands Written Podcast of 2026! After a short break for the holidays, Justin is back with Braden, Elijah, and Ernest to continue their discussion of dispensationalism and covenant theology. To start, they distinguish between theological covenants and biblical covenants. This preface sets the stage for the rest of their discussion, which will focus on biblical covenants. Next, they unpack ...

Thank you for joining us on this week’s episode of the It Stands Written Podcast. Today’s conversations focuses on two main theological systems - covenant theology and dispensationalism. We seek to offer a clear understanding of both schools of thought and the ways each approach’s and organizes the stories of Scripture. As we explain each perspective we look at how they read the Bible as a whole, while differing on things such as t...

Listeners, welcome back to the It Stands Written Podcast! On this week's episode, Justin, Braden, Elijah, and Ernest are kicking off a new series on a topic pertinent to today's discussions of Israel and the Church: Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology. They begin by breaking down hermeneutics, a key aspect of doctrinal and scriptural interpretation. They distinguish between the different levels of doctrine--primary, s...

This week's episode brings you a discussion on sinful logic that is not found in the world but rather in the church. The men look at different fallacies or dangerous lines of thinking that either keep Christians stuck in sin or justifying it. While we need to make a defense against those who oppose Christianity, we must not forget to bring a defense against our brothers or sisters who are in sin, with gentleness and reverence....

In this penultimate episode of the Dismantling Sinful Logic series, the guys list and define different types of fallacies, including Red Herring, Straw Man, Ad Hominem, and Appeal to Tradition or Authority. They unpack why these fallacies are types of sinful logic and how Christians can easily spot and refute them. They bring up several Biblical and real-world examples of these fallacies, noting that they stem all the way back from...

In this week's episode of our series titled Dismantling Sinful Logic, the guys bring you a discussion that will challenge your intellect and cause you to search the Scriptures deeper. God has placed certain laws of logic that we must be governed by. Our job is to look into those laws and use them to bring truth to ourselves and to those who are perishing. As light casts out darkness, truth must cast out the lies the world is b...

On this week's episode of the It Stands Written Podcast, Justin, Braden, and Elijah dive into a conversation about logic and fallacies. They examine Scriptural examples of people using sinful logic against Jesus, who would perfectly refute it each time. Additionally, they bring up the origin of logical fallacies: Satan's tempting of Eve in the Garden. Like all things, God created logic and therefore intends for His people...

Welcome back to another episode of the It Stands Written Podcast! On this week's episode, the dudes take on a topic that is near and dear to most Americans' hearts: free speech. They discuss the biblical ramifications of it, taking into consideration the laws and commands the Bible describes regarding speech. What if the freedom that our country holds so dear is actually unbiblical? They dare to broach this reality, touch...

Welcome back to this week’s episode of the It Stands Written podcast. The boys are back again to discuss any controversial topic: DEI and racism. As always, they approach this conversation from a biblical standpoint, seeking to bring the clarity of God’s truth to topics that are often described as complex and nuanced. They discuss what the Bible has to say about the human race and our interactions with each other, from Genesis to R...

Welcome back to this week’s episode of the It Stands Written podcast! Today, the guys are back with a biblical discussion of immigration. They handle the issue from a Christian perspective — how should we see illegal immigration in light of God’s Word? They distinguished between invasion and immigration, mentioned biblical examples of sojourning, and reviewed the idea that we are all strangers and aliens here on earth until Christ ...