Summary In episode 6 of Reasonable Talk, we explore how Christians can think about and interact with artificial intelligence (AI). Amanda, Chris, and Jerod move from defining and demystifying AI, to its positive uses, to serious ethical and spiritual pitfalls—especially around relationships, counseling, discipleship, and spiritual formation. They emphasize that AI is a...
Summary In this episode of Reasonable Talk, Amanda Jarvis sits down with Pastor Chris Martin, Pastor Caleb Klontz, and Rick King to explore the rich and often debated doctrine of atonement. Today's conversation looks at what “atonement” means—rooted in the Old Testament idea of a sin-covering sacrifice and the restoration of a broken relationship with God—and how...
Summary In Episode 4 of Reasonable Talk, VBC staff members Amanda Jarvis, Jerod Jarvis, and Pastor Chris Martin talk about how Christians can engage with the news without becoming anxious, angry, or overwhelmed. They explore the difference between news and commentary, why truly “objective” journalism doesn’t exist, and how a...
Summary On Episode 3 of Reasonable Talk, Jerod Jarvis, along with Amanda Jarvis and Pastor Chris Martin, interviews guest Brian Sayers, director of Faith Biblical Counseling Center and associate pastor at Faith Bible Church. Brian shares his journey in pastoral ministry and the importance he discovered in Biblical counseling training. Implementing...
Summary In Episode 2 of Reasonable Talk, the VBC pastors and ministry directors discuss the recent ACBC Conference in Texas and share their experiences and key takeaways. They also discuss the importance of biblical counseling as pastoral ministry, the need for deep theological understanding among Christians in an anemic culture,...
Summary This podcast episode with Pastor Ben Orchard, Pastor Chris Martin, Pastor Caleb Klontz, Ministry Director Jerod Jarvis, and Communications Coordinator Amanda Jarvis discusses the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a prominent Christian evangelist and conservative political advocate, and its impact on the church and broader culture. The panelists reflect on...