In this episode, Ethan Jago sits down with Darrell Harrison for a time of questions and answers. Members from 5 Bridges Church submitted questions for Ethan and Darrell to address, and together they take the time to respond thoughtfully to each one. Our prayer is that this conversation serves as a helpful resource for all believers who may be wrestling with similar issues.
Here are the questions discussed in order:
What is the difference between biblical counseling and regular counseling?
Conviction vs. condemnation—how can we distinguish between the two?
How should we respond to church hurt?
How do we think biblically about self-deprecating tendencies?
How should teenagers approach dating?
What are some key parenting challenges, and how do we navigate them biblically?
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In this deeply personal and hope-filled episode, we shine a light on the often-overlooked calling of stay-at-home mothers. Through Scripture, real-life stories, and powerful statistics, Ethan Jago offers biblical encouragement to women who may feel unseen, undervalued, or stuck in the slow grind of everyday parenting.
Whether you're folding laundry, homeschooling, chasing toddlers, or just trying to find five minutes of quiet in your day—this message is for you. You’ll be reminded that your work is sacred, your calling is significant, and your faithfulness in the little things echoes in eternity.
📖 Featuring:
Scripture-based encouragement from Colossians 3, Galatians 6, Proverbs 31 & more
Real stats on modern motherhood and cultural pressures
Practical reminders that your identity is in Christ—not your output
A call to press on in grace, strength, and eternal purpose
💡 Don’t miss this episode if you’ve ever wondered, “Does this even matter?” The truth is: it absolutely does.
Book referenced in podcast- A Holy Pursuit
Blog article referenced- Faithful in the Hidden Work
In this episode, we break down James 1:22-25 using a simple formula to distinguish between merely hearing God’s Word and truly understanding and applying it. Just as seeing without remembering is pointless, so is hearing without action. We’ll explore how to move from passive listening to active obedience, ensuring that God’s truth transforms our lives. Tune in to deepen your study, sharpen your understanding, and walk in faith as a doer of the Word!
Have you ever heard of the country of Rhodesia? Rhodesia is now what we call Zimbabwe; however, there are critical elements we can learn from the history of Rhodesia as Americans. I have been studying the history of “The Bush War” for the past several months by reading memoirs of first-hand accounts and historical books outlining in vivid detail the unique background and setting of what truly transpired in this little-known conflict.
Sadly, revisionists, like many other historical settings, have made Rhodesia and The Bush War out to be solely based on racism; however, the true nature of this conflict goes much deeper than a clash between ethnicities.
This podcast will give you a crash course in Rhodesia, with excerpts from live news clips and other personal interviews from first-hand accounts. I believe what we learn from Rhodesia can be applied to our American context, as we face many of the same issues.
It is incredible how a small group of men fought for their religious and political freedom for 15 years against seemingly insurmountable odds. I hope you enjoy this particular episode.
Books Cited In Episode:
In this episode of Battlefield Theologian, Ethan brings on a regular contributor to the Podcast former Navy Seal Garrett Unclebach to discuss the topic of how men should protect their families both physically and spiritually. They emphasize the importance of redefining biblical masculinity and not letting cultural distortions shape our understanding. They explore biblical passages that address self-defense and protection of family, highlighting the need for a balanced approach. They also discuss the role of physical strength and presence in being a protector. The conversation touches on the distinction between defending oneself and submitting to authority. Overall, they emphasize the importance of being prepared to protect and defend our families while also seeking to minister and show love. In this conversation, Ethan and Garrett discuss the importance of men protecting their families both physically and spiritually. They also highlight the significance of men defending their families spiritually by being intentional about what their families are exposed to and ensuring they are in a biblically sound church. The conversation concludes with the importance of spending time in the Word of God and being prepared for the challenges of life.
00:00Introduction and Aim of the Episode
03:25Redefining Biblical Masculinity
09:59Understanding Turn the Other Cheek
18:50The Purpose of Violence
25:33The Heart of a Warrior
29:14Protecting Yourself vs Protecting Your Family
38:47Conclusion and Final Thoughts
41:06Defending Families Spiritually: The Role of Men
45:30The Significance of Being in a Biblically Sound Church
53:12The Power of Spending Time in the Word of God
If you haven't listened to Garrett's podcast give it a listen here
https://www.theimpossible.life
In this episode of the Battlefield Theologian podcast, Ethan Jago discusses the importance of raising boys to become godly men. Ethan emphasizes the need for clear communication and setting clear expectations for children. Ethan also addresses the challenges parents face in the current cultural climate and the impact of technology on child development. He encourages parents to be intentional in their parenting and to provide biblical instruction and discipline. The episode concludes with practical steps for raising boys to become men. In this conversation, Ethan discusses the importance of teaching children responsibility, discipline, and self-control. He highlights the impact of technology and social media on children's mental health and suggests that parents need to supervise and manage their children's use of technology. Ethan also recommends enrolling children in activities like jiu-jitsu to develop problem-solving skills, focus, and self-control. He emphasizes the role of parents as primary disciple-makers and encourages them to take responsibility for their children's spiritual growth.
Knowing the Spirit Conference September 20-21 PCB, FL
https://www.forthegospel.org/knowingthespiritconference/#register
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast
03:33 The Importance of Raising Boys to Become Godly Men
08:57 Challenges in Parenting and the Cultural Climate
18:30 Understanding the Unique Needs of Boys
24:04 Clear Communication and Setting Expectations
28:39 Rethinking Parenting Strategies
31:23 Helping Children Understand the 'Why'
34:39 The Impact of Technology and Social Media on Children's Mental Health
45:08 The Benefits of Enrolling Children in Activities like Jiu-Jitsu
57:19 Parents as Primary Disciple-Makers
This episode was recorded live from the Barrington Men’s Fellowship group in Barrington, Illinois, where Ethan preached from 2 Timothy 2:1-4 in a sermon titled, “How To Be A Godly Man.” Ethan unpacks five items from this section in 2 Timothy for men desiring to live Godly lives.
1. A Godly Man Recognizes the Source of His Strength
2. A Godly Man is a Faithful Man
3. A Godly Man Teaches
4. A Godly Man Embraces Suffering
5. A Godly Man Aims to Please His Commander
In this episode, Ryan Frederick, co-founder of Fierce Marriage and Fierce Parenting, joins the Battlefield Theologian podcast to discuss how parents can continue to pursue each other while taking care of small children.
They explore the biblical view of marriage, emphasizing the sacrificial love husbands should have for their wives.
They also discuss the importance of open communication, humility, and knowing your spouse's love language.
In this conversation, Ryan and Ethan discuss the importance of dating and pursuing your spouse in marriage. They emphasize the need for husbands to lead and wives to respect and support their husbands. They also discuss the challenges of navigating relationships with in-laws and setting boundaries. The conversation concludes with practical tips for dating your spouse, including finding creative ways to spend time together and prioritizing each other over children.
Takeaways
00:00Introduction and Background of Fierce Marriage and Fierce Parenting
05:00Pursuing Each Other in Marriage and Parenting
10:09The Biblical View of Marriage: Sacrificial Love and Leadership
13:17Open Communication and Knowing Your Spouse's Love Language
21:22Humility and Learning from Your Spouse
25:01The Influence of Parents and In-Laws in Marriage and Parenting
25:45The Importance of Dating and Pursuing Your Spouse in Marriage
26:22Navigating Relationships with In-Laws and Setting Boundaries
32:12Practical Tips for Dating Your Spouse
38:37Prioritizing Your Spouse Over Children
43:43The Role of Communication in a Healthy Marriage
52:20The Transformative Impact of Family Worship on Parenting
Books Discussed:
Here is a breakdown of the recent He Gets Us Super Bowl commercial that was aired.
The issues with this entire organization are many, and the deceitfulness is prevalent throughout all of this organizations goals and ambitions.
In this episode Ethan breaks down the ideological issues within the commercial and the campaign. Then the narrative of Jesus washing the disciples feet in the upper room from John 13, which is what the entire commercial is based around.
**Verse References from the show**
Rather Jesus came as a selfless sacrifice for the sins of His people (Is. 53:4-6,10-12; Eph. 5:2; Heb. 9:26; 10:12)
Jesus humbled Himself to the point of death, death on a cross (Phil.2:8) Peter needed to accept the fact that Jesus would be humiliated in this manner of execution.
Additionally, this washing and Jesus’s words also mean that ONLY those who are cleansed (washed) by Him would have a saving relationship with Him.
Washing was a biblical metaphor for a spiritual cleansing (Num.19:17-19; Zech.13:1; Acts 22:16; 1 Cor. 6:11)
And only those who place their faith in Jesus as the Lord of their life and confess their sins are cleansed by Him. (john 15:3; 1 John 1:7-9)
Many Christians struggle in the Christian life as it relates to their past sins prior to conversion following them into their Christian walk. Additionally, many Christians believe that when they repent they must continue to "act" or "live" a certain way that demonstrates they still feel guilty over their sin.
This is when sin becomes the identity for so many individuals as they allow the past sin to dominate their current walk. When we sin we feel guilty over our sin, but that is meant to lead us to repentance. Upon repentance, we move on, because Christ has forgiven us, and we should fight against returning back to that sin. However, we must not allow that sin that we have confessed and repented of to come back to dictate our thoughts and actions.
In this episode, I am joined by theologian R.C. Sproul as we discuss this issue that many are dealing with. In this episode, I reference one of R.C.'s blog articles that gave us the subject in dealing with this topic which you can find here.
If you wish to connect with R.C. or find his resources here are some ways:
Website- https://rcsprouljr.com/
Twitter- rcsprouljr
Podcast- Jesus Changes Everything https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-changes-everything/id1473992920
The question we will be answering in this podcast is, do we need parachurch organizations? If so, to what end? What is the purpose of these entities and when if at all should local churches use them?
Additionally, we look at the conferences some of these organizations and ask the question are they beneficial or detrimental specifically, with some of the speakers they platform.
Many of these orginizations such as The Gospel Coalition start out doctrinally sound; however, several of the speakers they platform have questionable theological beliefs. We will highlight one such speaker Ann Voskamp with a brief review of her book "One Thousand Gifts" and the theological errors and false teaching that is baked within.
In this podcast Ethan answers several questions concerning what to look for in a church, what makes a church healthy, and what to look for in a pastor.
This is a question many have asked, and it seems as though it is increasingly becoming difficult to find a church that prioritizes expositional preaching.
The source for the majority of this podcast comes from the Expositor publication put out by Steven Lawson's One Passion Ministries.
If you would like more information concerning what is expository preaching, check out the website linked above.
I created this for families to use to help teach their children the essential truths of Scripture. Listen to this as you drive, work around the house, or turn it on for your children at bedtime.
A question I often receive is, "Why should we memorize or use the shorter catechism in discipleship?" First, the Shorter Catechism gives us categories with which to understand Christian doctrine. False teaching abounds in this world. As children grow up and face challenges to their faith in college, few things will prepare them as well as a simple knowledge of the Catechism.
Second, the Catechism focuses on content. We live in an age in which doctrine is frowned upon and experience exalted. This misplaced emphasis has cut the church loose from its moorings in Scripture. The Catechism reminds us that our beliefs should shape our attitudes and actions, and not vice-versa.
Third, the Catechism is radically God-centered. From the very first answer, which says that “man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy him forever,” the Catechism focuses our eyes on God. It consistently teaches that the Christian life is a God-centered life.
Fourth, the Shorter Catechism challenges parents and children to grow together in their understanding of God’s Word. Is it sometimes hard to discuss spiritual things within your family? Few things promote this better than learning the Catechism! Even though children might not fully understand the meaning of everything they memorize, it challenges them to grow in their knowledge and gives parents the opportunity to explain biblical truth to their children.
The answer for why the catechism is taken from William Beveridge's article found here.
I created this episode to be something you can revisit, listen to, and use during your drive or while doing activities. There is so much wisdom in this Proverb; the more you listen to it and meditate on it, the more you learn and grow.
Have you ever asked yourself why we do certain non-Scriptural practices at church? Such as different events and ministry priorities?
In a world where spirituality and ideology are often intertwined, we bravely ask how Cultural Marxism has crept into our religious organizations, influencing our views on morality and the truth. What effects do these subtle impacts have on how we pray, understand the Bible, and interact with the world?
"Unveiling Ideological Subversion" encourages thoughtful conversations about the shifting religious landscape, from the reinterpretation of traditional doctrines to the influence of social justice movements on the Gospel message.
In this episode, I refer to an article from former KGB spy Yuri Bezmenov (also known as Tomas Schuman) in the mid-1980s.
You can find the article here.
In this podcast, Ethan Jago interviews Dale Partridge on his recently published podcast titled “Should Women Teach Theology?” If you haven’t listened to that podcast, I encourage you to listen to it first for further clarity concerning the items Ethan & Dale discuss.
In this podcast, Ethan and Dale define their different views on the role of women. Ethan a complementarian, and Dale biblical patriarchy. This episode is not arguing for or against either of these two views. The focus of this podcast is for additional clarification on the practical application and what women are allowed to learn, teach, and do within the church. The focus primarily centers around answering the question, can women teach theology to other women?
Depending on your views, Dale & Ethan encourage everyone to search Scripture and use it in the proper hermeneutical framework and application.
To listen to Dale’s podcast that we are referring to, you can listen here:
To visit Dale and his ministry of Relearn. You can click the following links for more information.
Unless you are living under a rock, there is a tremendous amount of controversy within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) concerning this issue. The SBC meets June 13-14, 2023, and one of the resolutions proposed by Tom Ascol you can read here. It is regarding the office of the pastor/elder and if women are able, according to Scripture fulfill this office. The question is not about ability, but it is biblical.
In this episode, I unpack the necessary systematics and hermeneutical understanding to arrive at a biblical answer concerning this question. There have been many who have written and addressed this subject far superior to myself; however, I have had several of the members at my church 5 Bridges in Panama City Beach as me to wade into the water to assist them in how to process all of the information.
I pray this helps bring some form of clarity or helps you process several items concerning interpreting the Bible.
What is a warrior mindset? Do you have one? How do you get one? What does the Bible outline for men regarding this? This is a critical question to ask because when men saturate themselves in the Word of God this will create and instill in them a mindset to that of a warrior which is desperately needed in our crooked generation and culture.
Defining biblical manhood is not difficult, yet so many men struggle to find their identity, purpose, mission, and calling in life. As men, we must not what our mission is and pursue after Christ and live a holy life. However, there are some practical items that must be addressed in defining what this looks like. In this episode, Garrett and Ethan discuss several verses for consideration and implementation in our life and real-world scenarios from SEAL training, deployments, and leadership philosophy defined and influenced by and from Scripture, not the culture.
We discuss the warrior mindset and leadership in three different categories.
1. In your own life
2. In your family life
3. In your church life
Garrett has his own podcast called "The Impossible Life"
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Be sure to check out his new coaching network on his website called Mindset Mastery this is a live group training program designed to unlock your thinking and unleash your greatest potential through a deep, personal discovery of 12 topics.
In this episode, we start a new podcast series on leadership. In this episode, we look at what does effective leadership look like? What makes a good leader good? What are some characteristics to incorporate into your leadership philosophy, and what are some warnings to look out for? I have held several jobs, worked for many poor leaders, and realized that many of us work in jobs and situations that are driving us crazy and making us depressed and frustrated leading to burnout. This episode will highlight several effective leadership qualities to look for in a good leader, and several warning signs that you need to get out while you still can!
If you like this episode please rate and follow the podcast and share with your friends! If you have examples of good leaders or poor leaders let me know, so I can include them in upcoming shows.
Many of us had ambitions, goals, or dreams that we desired to achieve. However, many fail ever to actualize those goals and see them through to completion. In this episode, we look at several items that I wish to encourage you with regarding goals, purpose, relationships, and many other items in between. Additionally, we will discuss perfectionism, burnout, dating, marriage advice, parenting advice, mental resiliency, and much much more. The outstanding issue I see that feeds this in so many people is the effects social media has on men and women across the globe. Perfectionism by route of comparison drives many of us into a state of fear. Fear of rejection, failure, and not living up to some expectations.
In this show, I mention a peer-reviewed journal article I wrote about the influence and manipulation that happens through social media which you can read HERE.
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