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#44
October 26 · 42 min
Discipleship, Part 3: Conversion is Not the Finish Line (With Ross Turner)
In the conclusion of our three-part series on discipleship, Jack Lee and Rev. Ross Turner (The Nerdy Pastor) explore what it means to follow Jesus beyond personal faith and the gathered church—and into the world. Drawing from the Exodus narrative, they trace the Christian life as a pilgrimage: rescued by grace, gathered into covenant community, and sent into the wilderness of everyday life as we journey toward the ultimate Promised Land—the new heavens and new earth. Together, they discuss the difference between making converts and making disciples, the practical realities of everyday evangelism, the tension of being in the world but not of it, and why the Great Commission belongs to the entire body of Christ. They also consider how a fragmented understanding of Scripture can reduce Christianity to individual spirituality, moral improvement, or mere religious activity—and why recovering the grand narrative of redemption changes everything. Ultimately, discipleship is not a momentary decision or an isolated spiritual pursuit. It is a lifelong response to the call of Christ: "Follow Me." And because Christ has risen, our labor in the Lord is not in vain. Connect Website & Blog: www.chorusinthechaos.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chorusinthec... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chorus_in_the_chaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chorusnthechaos Intro/Outro Music (by our good friend Nick Illes): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tnsQ... Email: chorusinthechaos@email.com Generations Be sure to visit our friends at Generations.org! They’ve built an incredible library of Christ-centered homeschool curriculum, books, and podcasts — all designed to help your family apply the Bible to every area of life. History, science, worldview, you name it — it all points back to Christ. Use the code CHORUS at checkout for 15% off your order.
S4 · E43
October 19 · 39 min
Discipleship, Part 2: Following Christ Together (with Ross Turner)
Can you truly follow Jesus while remaining disconnected from His church? Is Christianity simply a personal relationship with Christ, or does genuine discipleship require something more? In Part 2 of our series on discipleship, Jack is once again joined by pastor Ross Turner (The Nerdy Pastor) to explore an often-neglected aspect of the Christian life: the essential role of the local church and covenant community in following Jesus. Building on the foundation laid in Part 1, Jack and Ross examine how discipleship moves beyond individual faith into a shared pilgrimage with the people of God. Following Christ was never intended to be a solitary pursuit. We are not merely saved as individuals; we are brought into the body of Christ, where we are called to worship, grow, serve, suffer, and persevere together. But what happens when the church disappoints us? What do we do when fellow Christians hurt us? And why should we remain committed to a community of imperfect sinners when walking away often seems easier? In this episode, we discuss: Why biblical discipleship cannot be separated from the local church The dangers of individualistic Christianity and attempting to follow Jesus alone How baptism and the Lord's Supper shape our identity as God's covenant people Why corporate worship, prayer, and fellowship are essential to spiritual growth The biblical responsibility to bear one another's burdens and pursue unity Why Jesus identifies love—not knowledge, zeal, or religious activity—as the distinguishing mark of His disciples The responsibility of ordinary church members to encourage and disciple one another How to respond to church hurt, disappointment, and the temptation to abandon Christian community Why faithfulness to an imperfect church is often part of God's work of sanctification in our lives The church isn't a gathering of people who have already arrived at holiness. It's a covenant community of sinners being transformed by the grace of Jesus Christ. And sometimes, the very people who frustrate, disappoint, or wound us become instruments God uses to teach us patience, forgiveness, humility, and love. Discipleship isn't merely about following Christ. It's about following Christ together. Connect Website & Blog: www.chorusinthechaos.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chorusinthec... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chorus_in_the_chaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chorusnthechaos Intro/Outro Music (by our good friend Nick Illes): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tnsQ... Email: chorusinthechaos@email.com Generations Be sure to visit our friends at Generations.org! They’ve built an incredible library of Christ-centered homeschool curriculum, books, and podcasts — all designed to help your family apply the Bible to every area of life. History, science, worldview, you name it — it all points back to Christ. Use the code CHORUS at checkout for 15% off your order.
S24 · E42
October 12 · 36 min
Discipleship, Part 1: What is Discipleship? (with Ross Turner)
What does it actually mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? Is discipleship simply reading your Bible, praying regularly, attending church, and practicing spiritual disciplines? Or is there something much deeper to the Christian life? In this first episode of our new series on discipleship, Jack is joined by pastor Ross Turner (The Nerdy Pastor) to challenge common misconceptions about what it means to follow Christ. Together, they explore discipleship not merely as a checklist of religious activities, but as a lifelong pilgrimage of faith—one that integrates theology, spirituality, and ministry, all grounded in the grace of God. In this episode, we discuss: Why modern evangelicalism often misunderstands discipleship The difference between doing Christian things and actually following Christ How theology, spirituality, and ministry work together in the Christian life Why obedience, love, suffering, and perseverance are essential to Christian growth The proper place of spiritual disciplines in discipleship Why discipleship begins with Christ's gracious call, not our own efforts What John Bunyan, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and other voices from church history can teach us about following Jesus Discipleship isn't about earning God's favor through religious performance. It's about walking with Christ, growing in grace, and being conformed to His image throughout the whole of life. Connect Website & Blog: www.chorusinthechaos.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chorusinthec... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chorus_in_the_chaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chorusnthechaos Intro/Outro Music (by our good friend Nick Illes): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tnsQ... Email: chorusinthechaos@email.com Generations Be sure to visit our friends at Generations.org! They’ve built an incredible library of Christ-centered homeschool curriculum, books, and podcasts — all designed to help your family apply the Bible to every area of life. History, science, worldview, you name it — it all points back to Christ. Use the code CHORUS at checkout for 15% off your order.
S4 · E41
September 28 · 43 min
The Most Important Decision a Church Makes
Who has the greater long-term influence on the health of a church: its pastor or its elders? Jack is joined by David Chambers to discuss why choosing ruling elders may be one of the most consequential decisions a congregation ever makes. They examine the biblical qualifications for elders, the danger of treating the church like a corporation, and why wealth, influence, charisma, or business success should never substitute for godly character. David also explains why a bad pastor often cannot survive a healthy session—and why a faithful pastor may struggle to survive an unhealthy one. Along the way, Jack and David discuss church plants, elder elections, pastoral accountability, rotating versus permanent sessions, congregational responsibility, and the long-term stability faithful elders can provide through decades of pastoral transitions. They close with an important reminder for church members: distinguish biblical principle from personal preference. Elect qualified men, trust them to shepherd faithfully, stand firm when truth is at stake, and don't divide the church over the color of the carpet. Based on David Chambers' article, “The Most Important Decision a Church Makes,” at ChorusInTheChaos.com. Connect Website & Blog: www.chorusinthechaos.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chorusinthec... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chorus_in_the_chaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chorusnthechaos Intro/Outro Music (by our good friend Nick Illes): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tnsQ... Email: chorusinthechaos@email.com Generations Be sure to visit our friends at Generations.org! They’ve built an incredible library of Christ-centered homeschool curriculum, books, and podcasts — all designed to help your family apply the Bible to every area of life. History, science, worldview, you name it — it all points back to Christ. Use the code CHORUS at checkout for 15% off your order.
S4 · E40
September 11 · 51 min
The Lindsay Clancy Mistrial and the Death of Moral Clarity
The Lindsay Clancy case has become one of the most disturbing and morally complicated criminal cases in recent memory. After a jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict, the case ended in a mistrial—leaving unresolved questions surrounding insanity, postpartum psychosis, criminal responsibility, and what justice ultimately requires. In this bonus episode of The Chorus in the Chaos, Jack and Grayson discuss the facts surrounding the case, the insanity defense, the potential consequences of the mistrial, and the broader cultural implications of separating moral responsibility from human actions. More importantly, they ask a distinctly Christian question: What does God say justice is? The conversation explores: • The Lindsay Clancy case and mistrial • The insanity defense and postpartum psychosis • Mental illness and moral responsibility • Whether this case could influence future criminal defenses • The difference between sympathy and justice • The Sixth Commandment and the sanctity of human life • Biblical principles of civil justice and punishment • Why Christians cannot allow emotion to become the final standard of morality • The comfort of knowing that, even when human courts fail, God judges perfectly This is a difficult and graphic subject involving the deaths of children. Listener discretion is advised. Ultimately, our hope is not in the perfection of human courts. Christians can grieve injustice while resting in the certainty that the Judge of all the earth will always do what is right.
#39
August 10 · 37 min
A Study of John 6:44 - Dragged Into The Light
In this episode of The Chorus in the Chaos, Jack walks through John 6:44 and considers what Jesus teaches about human depravity, our inability to come to Christ apart from grace, God’s sovereign work in salvation, assurance, and the perseverance of the saints. What does it mean for the Father to “draw” someone to Christ? How can a Christian know that he or she has been drawn? And if salvation ultimately begins with God rather than us, what does that mean for our assurance? Connect Website & Blog: www.chorusinthechaos.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chorusinthec... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chorus_in_the_chaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chorusnthechaos Intro/Outro Music (by our good friend Nick Illes): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tnsQ... Email: chorusinthechaos@email.com Generations Be sure to visit our friends at Generations.org! They’ve built an incredible library of Christ-centered homeschool curriculum, books, and podcasts — all designed to help your family apply the Bible to every area of life. History, science, worldview, you name it — it all points back to Christ. Use the code CHORUS at checkout for 15% off your order.
S4 · E8
July 20 · 27 min
S04E08: Mormonism (Part 5) The Afterlife, Celestial Kingdoms, Spirit Prison, and Outer Darkness
What does Mormonism teach about grace, works, salvation, and the afterlife? In the final theological installment of our series on Mormonism, Jack examines the LDS plan of salvation and its emphasis on faithfulness, ordinances, covenants, temple rites, and enduring to the end. He contrasts this system with the biblical doctrine that sinners are justified entirely by the finished work of Jesus Christ. The episode then walks through the Mormon understanding of eternity, including: • Premortal existence and mortal life • Spirit paradise and spirit prison • Preaching and repentance after death • The celestial, terrestrial, and telestial kingdoms • The three levels of the celestial kingdom • Eternal marriage and exaltation • Outer darkness and the sons of perdition • The question of assurance within Mormonism Although Mormonism frequently uses Christian terminology, it assigns very different meanings to words such as God, Jesus, grace, salvation, heaven, and eternal life. Jack explains why these differences are not secondary disagreements, but matters that strike at the heart of the gospel itself. Images referenced in episode: Generations Be sure to visit our friends at Generations.org! They’ve built an incredible library of Christ-centered homeschool curriculum, books, and podcasts — all designed to help your family apply the Bible to every area of life. History, science, worldview, you name it — it all points back to Christ. Use the code CHORUS at checkout for 15% off your order.
July 5 · 32 min
The Shadows and the Shepherd: Reflections on Psalm 23:4
Psalm 23:4 says, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” In this episode, Jack considers one of the most familiar and comforting phrases in Scripture: “the valley of the shadow of death.” Life can move quickly from green pastures to dark valleys, but Psalm 23 reminds us that the believer is never abandoned there. The Good Shepherd is with His sheep. He guides, protects, corrects, comforts, and leads them safely through. Through personal reflection, the story of R.F. Gates, and the remarkable survival story of Ernest Shackleton and the Endurance, this episode points us to the comfort of Christ’s presence in suffering and the hope of His victory over death. Because Jesus laid down His life for the sheep and rose again, death has lost its sting. For the Christian, death may cast a shadow, but it cannot destroy. Scripture referenced: Psalm 23:4, John 10, Mark 4:35–41, Hebrews 12:6–11, 1 Corinthians 15 Connect Website & Blog: www.chorusinthechaos.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chorusinthec... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chorus_in_the_chaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chorusnthechaos Intro/Outro Music (by our good friend Nick Illes): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tnsQ... Email: chorusinthechaos@email.com Generations Be sure to visit our friends at Generations.org! They’ve built an incredible library of Christ-centered homeschool curriculum, books, and podcasts — all designed to help your family apply the Bible to every area of life. History, science, worldview, you name it — it all points back to Christ. Use the code CHORUS at checkout for 15% off your order.
S4 · E7
June 11 · 1 hr 3 min
S04E07: Mormonism (Part 4) Sin, Redemption, and Self-Exaltation
This conversation explores the LDS view of the Fall, sin, atonement, grace, works, assurance, and eternal progression. Mormonism often uses Christian language, but the meanings behind those words are radically different from historic biblical Christianity. Jack and Grayson compare Mormonism’s teaching on Adam and Eve, original sin, ordinances, temple rites, baptism for the dead, and exaltation with the biblical gospel of salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. At the heart of the episode is a major contrast: Mormonism points man toward self-exaltation, while biblical Christianity points sinners to the finished work of Jesus Christ. Topics include: The Mormon view of the Fall Original sin and human guilt in Adam LDS theology of atonement and Gethsemane Grace, works, and assurance Baptism for the dead Eternal progression and exaltation Why Christ’s finished work is the only true hope Connect Website & Blog: www.chorusinthechaos.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chorusinthec... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chorus_in_the_chaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chorusnthechaos Intro/Outro Music (by our good friend Nick Illes): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tnsQ... Email: chorusinthechaos@email.com Generations Be sure to visit our friends at Generations.org! They’ve built an incredible library of Christ-centered homeschool curriculum, books, and podcasts — all designed to help your family apply the Bible to every area of life. History, science, worldview, you name it — it all points back to Christ. Use the code CHORUS at checkout for 15% off your order.
May 15 · 1 hr 29 min
Homeschooling: Why We Took the Leap
In this bonus episode of The Chorus in the Chaos, Blake is joined by his wife, Jackie, for a personal and practical conversation about their first year of homeschooling. Blake and Jackie share why homeschooling was never originally their plan, how rising tuition costs forced them to reconsider their options, and why their deeper motivation became much bigger than finances. They talk honestly about the fears they had going in, including feeling unqualified, worrying about time, managing little kids during school, and the ever-present question of socialization. They also explain why they landed on the Charlotte Mason approach, what drew them to living books, nature study, narration, habit formation, short lessons, and family-style learning. Along the way, they reflect on how homeschooling has shaped their family culture, strengthened sibling relationships, created more outdoor time, and helped them know their children more deeply. This episode is not presented as a one-size-fits-all formula, but as an encouragement for parents who are considering home education and wondering whether they can really do it. Connect Website & Blog: www.chorusinthechaos.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chorusinthec... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chorus_in_the_chaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chorusnthechaos Intro/Outro Music (by our good friend Nick Illes): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tnsQ... Email: chorusinthechaos@email.com
April 29 · 24 min
Did Jesus Establish the Papacy?
Does Matthew 16 prove the papacy? In this short bonus episode, Jack examines Rome’s claim that the Pope, as successor of Peter, possesses supreme authority over the universal Church. Looking at Matthew 16 and the Book of Acts, Jack argues that Peter is important and influential — but that Scripture does not present him as supreme over the other apostles. Connect Website & Blog: www.chorusinthechaos.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chorusinthec... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chorus_in_the_chaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chorusnthechaos Intro/Outro Music (by our good friend Nick Illes): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tnsQ... Email: chorusinthechaos@email.com Generations Be sure to visit our friends at Generations.org! They’ve built an incredible library of Christ-centered homeschool curriculum, books, and podcasts — all designed to help your family apply the Bible to every area of life. History, science, worldview, you name it — it all points back to Christ. Use the code CHORUS at checkout for 15% off your order.
S4 · E6
April 8 · 1 hr 9 min
S04E06: Mormonism (Part 3) Same Words, Different Gospel
In this episode, we begin examining Mormon theology and explain why Mormonism is not Christianity in any historic, biblical sense. Using the language of theology, apologetics, and Scripture, we walk through key LDS beliefs about God, Jesus, salvation, exaltation, and pre-mortal existence, showing how Mormonism uses familiar Christian terms but means something entirely different by them. This conversation is part of our ongoing series on cults, and it gets to the heart of the issue: not just Mormon history, but Mormon doctrine. If you have ever asked whether Mormons are Christians, or how LDS teaching compares to biblical Christianity, this episode will help clarify the differences. Connect Website & Blog: www.chorusinthechaos.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chorusinthec... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chorus_in_the_chaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chorusnthechaos Intro/Outro Music (by our good friend Nick Illes): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tnsQ... Email: chorusinthechaos@email.com Generations Be sure to visit our friends at Generations.org! They’ve built an incredible library of Christ-centered homeschool curriculum, books, and podcasts — all designed to help your family apply the Bible to every area of life. History, science, worldview, you name it — it all points back to Christ. Use the code CHORUS at checkout for 15% off your order.
S4 · E5
March 12 · 58 min
S04E05: Mormonism (Part 2) Being Saved out of Mormonism with Braden Patterson
In this episode, Jack sits down with Pastor Braden Patterson to hear his powerful testimony of growing up in Mormonism, coming to faith in Jesus Christ, and now serving as a pastor in biblical Christianity. Braden shares what life was like in a deeply committed LDS home, how he viewed Christians while growing up, and how Mormon theology shaped his understanding of God, salvation, and purpose. He also explains the crushing burden of works-based religion and the peace he found in the finished work of Christ. The conversation walks through the turning point that began his departure from Mormonism, the role Scripture played in exposing error, and the dramatic moment when he could no longer deny that Jesus is Lord and God. Braden also gives thoughtful, practical advice for Christians who want to engage Mormons faithfully, biblically, and lovingly. Connect Website & Blog: www.chorusinthechaos.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chorusinthec... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chorus_in_the_chaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chorusnthechaos Intro/Outro Music (by our good friend Nick Illes): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tnsQ... Email: chorusinthechaos@email.com Generations Be sure to visit our friends at Generations.org! They’ve built an incredible library of Christ-centered homeschool curriculum, books, and podcasts — all designed to help your family apply the Bible to every area of life. History, science, worldview, you name it — it all points back to Christ. Use the code CHORUS at checkout for 15% off your order. This is a helpful and sobering conversation about false religion, true conversion, the necessity of sound doctrine, and the beauty of the gospel of grace.
S4 · E4
February 25 · 1 hr 7 min
S04E04: Mormonism (Part 1) The Wild Origins of Mormonism
In this episode of Chorus in the Chaos, Jack, Grayson, and Blake begin their two-part look at Mormonism by tracing its history from the life of Joseph Smith to the early growth of the movement. They walk through Smith’s claimed visions, the story of the golden plates, the role of seer stones, the lost 116 pages, the Book of Mormon’s publication, and the conflicts that followed in Missouri and Nauvoo. This episode is focused on the historical narrative and major events that shaped Mormonism’s beginnings. In the next episode, the guys will shift to the theology of Mormonism and compare its teachings with biblical Christianity. Connect Website & Blog: www.chorusinthechaos.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chorusinthec... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chorus_in_the_chaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chorusnthechaos Intro/Outro Music (by our good friend Nick Illes): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tnsQ... Email: chorusinthechaos@email.com Generations Be sure to visit our friends at Generations.org! They’ve built an incredible library of Christ-centered homeschool curriculum, books, and podcasts — all designed to help your family apply the Bible to every area of life. History, science, worldview, you name it — it all points back to Christ. Use the code CHORUS at checkout for 15% off your order.
February 3 · 36 min
Why Jesus Says We Must Receive The Kingdom Like a Child (Luke 18)
What does it mean to receive the Kingdom of God like a child? In this episode of The Chorus in the Chaos, Jack walks through Luke 18:15–17, where Jesus rebukes His disciples and welcomes infants and children, declaring that “to such belongs the kingdom of God.” Far from being a sentimental moment, this passage reveals something profound about humility, faith, and how salvation works. This episode also asks a hard but necessary question: How might we—parents, churches, and Christians—be hindering children from coming to Jesus today? Along the way, we examine: - Why Jesus prioritizes children and rebukes His own disciples - How pride and self-reliance block the gospel - Why children are a “canary in the coal mine” for cultural health - Five practical ways adults can hinder (or help) children come to Christ - Why salvation is received, not achieved - What it really means to trust God like a child Whether you’re a parent, pastor, or simply wrestling with faith and trust, this episode calls us to lay down pride, abandon self-confidence, and receive the gospel with humility, joy, and faith. Key Scripture References: Luke 18:15–17 Luke 18:9–14 (Pharisee and Tax Collector) Luke 18:18–23 (Rich Young Ruler) Connect Website & Blog: www.chorusinthechaos.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chorusinthec... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chorus_in_the_chaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chorusnthechaos Intro/Outro Music (by our good friend Nick Illes): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tnsQ... Email: chorusinthechaos@email.com Generations Be sure to visit our friends at Generations.org! They’ve built an incredible library of Christ-centered homeschool curriculum, books, and podcasts — all designed to help your family apply the Bible to every area of life. History, science, worldview, you name it — it all points back to Christ. Use the code CHORUS at checkout for 15% off your order.
S4 · E3
Dec 22, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
S04E03: Spiritualism (Part 2) The Appeal, The Danger, and The Biblical Answer
Why does spiritism hold such a powerful grip on people — especially during times of grief, fear, and uncertainty? In this episode, Blake and Grayson continue their American Cults series by examining the appeal of Spiritism, why Scripture consistently forbids it, and how it distorts good, God-given desires for eternity, comfort, and knowledge. Through biblical teaching and pastoral reflection, they explore: Why humanity longs for life beyond death The dangers of seeking revelation without repentance Saul and the Witch of Endor (1 Samuel 28) How spiritism traps the grieving rather than healing them Why Christ alone defeats death and removes its fear Spiritism offers promises it can never keep. The Gospel offers resurrection, peace, and hope that does not fade. Connect Website & Blog: www.chorusinthechaos.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chorusinthec... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chorus_in_the_chaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chorusnthechaos Intro/Outro Music (by our good friend Nick Illes): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tnsQ... Email: chorusinthechaos@email.com Generations Be sure to visit our friends at Generations.org! They’ve built an incredible library of Christ-centered homeschool curriculum, books, and podcasts — all designed to help your family apply the Bible to every area of life. History, science, worldview, you name it — it all points back to Christ. Use the code CHORUS at checkout for 15% off your order.
S4 · E2
Dec 8, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
S04E02: Spiritualism (Part 1) America’s Obsession with Speaking to the Dead
In this episode of The Chorus in the Chaos, Jack and Blake dive into one of America’s most unusual and influential cult movements: the rise of spiritualism in the 19th century. Beginning with a biblical narrative—the chilling account of Saul and the Witch of Endor—the episode moves through the dramatic story of the Fox Sisters, the national craze for seances, and the cultural wounds left open by the Civil War. You’ll discover how spiritualism promised comfort in a time of uncertainty, why it grew so quickly, and even how magician Harry Houdini became its most vocal opponent. Blending historical storytelling, cultural analysis, and theological clarity, this episode shines a light on a movement that still shapes modern (evil) ideas about mediums, ghosts, and “communicating with the dead.” Connect Website & Blog: www.chorusinthechaos.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chorusinthec... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chorus_in_the_chaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chorusnthechaos Intro/Outro Music (by our good friend Nick Illes): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tnsQ... Email: chorusinthechaos@email.com Generations Be sure to visit our friends at Generations.org! They’ve built an incredible library of Christ-centered homeschool curriculum, books, and podcasts — all designed to help your family apply the Bible to every area of life. History, science, worldview, you name it — it all points back to Christ. Use the code CHORUS at checkout for 15% off your order.
Nov 25, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min
From Tudor Drama to Turkey Dinner: How We Got Thanksgiving (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our Thanksgiving bonus series, Blake and Jack pick up the story with the Pilgrims themselves—the Separatist congregation from Scrooby who fled England, suffered betrayals, survived storms, endured heartbreak, and ultimately crossed the Atlantic in one of history’s most remarkable journeys of faith. In this episode, we trace their escape attempts from England, their difficult 11-year stay in Leiden, the economic and cultural pressures they faced, and the providential chain of events that drove them to sail for the New World, from the disastrous Speedwell, to the treacherous Mayflower crossing, to the first contacts with the Wampanoag, Squanto’s astonishing backstory, the devastating first winter, and finally the feast that would one day inspire Thanksgiving....including a totally true and not dramatized version of how Turkey got involved. If you want to understand Thanksgiving—not the simplified version you learned in elementary school, but the providential and theologically rich version—this episode is for you. Connect Website & Blog: www.chorusinthechaos.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chorusinthec... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chorus_in_the_chaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chorusnthechaos Intro/Outro Music (by our good friend Nick Illes): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tnsQ... Email: chorusinthechaos@email.com Generations Be sure to visit our friends at Generations.org! They’ve built an incredible library of Christ-centered homeschool curriculum, books, and podcasts — all designed to help your family apply the Bible to every area of life. History, science, worldview, you name it — it all points back to Christ. Use the code CHORUS at checkout for 15% off your order.
Nov 25, 2025 · 51 min
From Tudor Drama to Turkey Dinner: How We Got Thanksgiving (Part 1)
In this special two-part Thanksgiving bonus episode, Blake and Jack take listeners on a fast-moving, 30,000-foot flyover of the wild, chaotic, and faith-shaping events that led to the Pilgrims boarding the Mayflower and eventually celebrating what we call the First Thanksgiving. Before the Mayflower ever touched the shores of the New World, England endured a century of political turmoil, religious reform, royal power struggles, public executions, and theological awakening. From Henry VIII’s messy pursuit of an annulment, to Edward VI’s Protestant reforms, to the brutal burnings under Bloody Mary, to Elizabeth’s uneasy religious compromise, and finally to King James and his push for conformity—this episode explores the real forces that shaped the Puritans and the Separatists, and ultimately birthed the Pilgrim story. This episode aims to help you see Thanksgiving with fresh eyes and a deeper appreciation for the believers who risked everything to pursue biblical worship. Connect Website & Blog: www.chorusinthechaos.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chorusinthec... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chorus_in_the_chaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chorusnthechaos Intro/Outro Music (by our good friend Nick Illes): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tnsQ... Email: chorusinthechaos@email.com Generations Be sure to visit our friends at Generations.org! They’ve built an incredible library of Christ-centered homeschool curriculum, books, and podcasts — all designed to help your family apply the Bible to every area of life. History, science, worldview, you name it — it all points back to Christ. Use the code CHORUS at checkout for 15% off your order.
S4 · E1
Nov 10, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
S04E01 American Cults 101:What is a Cult?
Summary Season 4 launches with a field guide to American cults: where they came from, how they function, and what sets them apart from orthodox Christianity. We lay out our two-episode rhythm for each movement (history + doctrine) and explain why this isn’t just academic—these are the folks knocking on your door and sitting in your break room. Highlights Walter Martin’s working definition of a cult The 1830–1890 surge in the Northeast and the “Burned-Over District” First vs. Second Great Awakening—and how Finney’s “new measures” influenced later errors Doctrinal markers: denial of the Trinity, diminished view of Christ, extra-biblical revelation Sociological markers: authoritarian leadership, information control, us-vs-them identity, behavioral rules, shunning, apocalyptic urgency Works/loyalty systems vs. the gospel of grace The real cost of leaving—and how Christians can care well Connect Website & Blog: www.chorusinthechaos.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chorusinthec... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chorus_in_the_chaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chorusnthechaos Intro/Outro Music (by our good friend Nick Illes): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tnsQ... Email: chorusinthechaos@email.com Generations Be sure to visit our friends at Generations.org! They’ve built an incredible library of Christ-centered homeschool curriculum, books, and podcasts — all designed to help your family apply the Bible to every area of life. History, science, worldview, you name it — it all points back to Christ. Use the code CHORUS at checkout for 15% off your order.

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