{"id":24561,"date":"2025-12-13T20:50:54","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T01:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pathway2truth.com\/wp\/?page_id=24561"},"modified":"2025-12-13T20:51:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T01:51:48","slug":"cage-free-theology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pathway2truth.com\/wp\/cage-free-theology\/","title":{"rendered":"Cage Free Theology"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"feedzy-6c5c8a902dd2593129d8f2a4ddcb8456 feedzy-rss\"><div class=\"rss_header\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCZDzxFOiCR7eQWCgtKKXHIA\" class=\"rss_title\" rel=\"noopener\">Cage Free Theology<\/a> <span class=\"rss_description\"> <\/span><\/h2><\/div><ul><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><div class=\"rss_image\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HrPEvHpzgG8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\" title=\"#080: The Live Episode!\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.ytimg.com\/vi\/HrPEvHpzgG8\/hqdefault.jpg\" title=\"#080: The Live Episode!\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px\"><\/a><\/div><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HrPEvHpzgG8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">#080: The Live Episode!<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>by <a href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.youtube.com\">Cage Free Theology<\/a> on July 20, 2026 at 10:00 am <\/small><p>In this special live episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon turn the microphone over to their church family for an evening of unscripted Q&amp;A. After more than four years preaching through the Gospel of Luke, they wrap up the series by answering questions submitted by a live audience on everything from ministry and personal testimony to Christian living and theology.\n\nAlong the way, Clint and Will also share personal stories, behind-the-scenes insights from the podcast, and a few lighthearted moments that make this one of the most enjoyable episodes yet.\n\nWhether you're wrestling with practical questions about the Christian life or simply enjoy thoughtful, biblical conversations, this live Q&amp;A offers encouraging, Scripture-centered answers to a wide range of topics.\n\nTopics include:\n     -Favorite Bible verses and personal testimonies\n     -Discerning a call to pastoral ministry\n     -Confession, repentance, and accountability\n     -Qualifications for pastors and restoration after sin\n     -The Christian view of suffering and assisted suicide\n     -The Southern Baptist Convention and women in pastoral ministry\n     -The Hebrew Roots movement\n     -Visions, trances, and biblical revelation\n     -Why church attendance matters\n     -Eternal rewards in heaven\n     -Behind-the-scenes stories from Cage Free Theology\n\n\u23f1\ufe0f All questions asked with timestamps:\n00:00 - The Intro\n03:14 - What is your favorite Bible verse (first Clint then Will)?                                                                             06:17 - Fewer people are going into full-time ministry. Why is that, and how can the church change that trend?\n12:56 - Will, can you give a brief synopsis of your testimony?                                                               14:18 - Will, what's your background and where are you from?                                               14:57 - Why are you both attending the Southern Baptist Convention this year?                                          19:23 - How have you both been enjoying the podcast? What's been your favorite and least favorite part?\n20:55 - What role should confession play in the life of a Christian?\n23:43 - What does it mean to \"confess your sins to one another\" (James 5:16)?\n25:30 - If a pastor commits sexual immorality, is he permanently disqualified from ministry?32:26 - What if the sexual sin happened before someone became a Christian? (follow-up)                                33:40 - What is the Christian perspective on physician-assisted suicide and suffering?**                                  39:34 - What do you think about the Hebrew Roots Movement and Christians keeping the Mosaic Law?\n42:17 - What about celebrating Jewish festivals like Passover or Purim? (follow-up)                                  43:37 - What will it be like when we ascend to heaven?                                                            \n45:22 - Who designed the Cage Free Theology logo?                                                               \n45:50 - What is a biblical \"trance\" or vision (like Peter in Acts 10), and why did God use them?48:54 - Should elders still anoint the sick with oil according to James 5?                                             50:57 - What's one thing the two of you disagree on?                                                               \n54:43 - How should I approach a friend who says they're a Christian but never goes to church?\n57:45 - If there are different eternal rewards, will some people be happier than others in heaven?\n\n\ud83d\udcac Connect With Us:\n\nIf this episode challenged you, encouraged you, or sparked questions, let us know in the comments below! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all future episodes of Cage Free Theology.\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drclintarcher\/\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@UCZDzxFOiCR7eQWCgtKKXHIA<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><div class=\"rss_image\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hNqHN6u03LQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\" title=\"#079: Are Some Doctrines More Important Than Others?\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.ytimg.com\/vi\/hNqHN6u03LQ\/hqdefault.jpg\" title=\"#079: Are Some Doctrines More Important Than Others?\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px\"><\/a><\/div><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hNqHN6u03LQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">#079: Are Some Doctrines More Important Than Others?<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>by <a href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.youtube.com\">Cage Free Theology<\/a> on July 13, 2026 at 10:00 am <\/small><p>Are some doctrines more important than others? Are some doctrines essential while others allow room for disagreement? \n\nIn this episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon explore the concept of theological triage\u2014distinguishing between primary, secondary, and tertiary doctrines. They discuss why sound doctrine matters, what beliefs are essential to the Christian faith, and how Christians should think about important disagreements within the church. \n\nAlong the way, they tackle questions like: \n-What makes a doctrine \"primary\"? \n-Which theological issues determine whether someone is truly a Christian?\n-How should churches handle secondary doctrinal differences? \n-Can faithful believers disagree on topics like election, spiritual gifts, baptism, women in ministry, eschatology, or the age of the earth? \n-What does biblical unity look like without sacrificing truth? \n\nWhether you're wrestling with doctrinal questions yourself or wondering how Christians can disagree while maintaining fellowship, this conversation offers a thoughtful, scripture-centered framework for thinking through theological priorities with both conviction and grace. \n\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timestamps: \n00:00 - Are Some Doctrines More Important Than Others?\n00:42 - What Is Doctrine and Why Does It Matter?\n03:01 - Primary, Secondary &amp; Tertiary Doctrines Explained\n04:00 - What Are the Essential Doctrines of Christianity?\n06:44 - Why Secondary Doctrines Still Matter\n13:16 - What Are Tertiary Issues?\n16:26 - Ranking Doctrines\n22:34 - Women Pastors, Eschatology, Hell &amp; Creation\n26:30 - How Churches Should Handle Secondary Doctrines\n30:36 - Partnering with Other Churches Despite Differences\n32:36 - What Is Secondary Separation?\n38:23 - Final Thoughts: Holding Truth with Conviction and Grace\n\nIf this episode challenged you, encouraged you, or sparked questions, let us know in the comments below! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all future episodes of Cage Free Theology. https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drclintarcher\/ https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@UCZDzxFOiCR7eQWCgtKKXHIA<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><div class=\"rss_image\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VIZKH04LkRM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\" title=\"#078: Why Trust The Bible If It Is Written By Men?\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i3.ytimg.com\/vi\/VIZKH04LkRM\/hqdefault.jpg\" title=\"#078: Why Trust The Bible If It Is Written By Men?\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px\"><\/a><\/div><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VIZKH04LkRM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">#078: Why Trust The Bible If It Is Written By Men?<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>by <a href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.youtube.com\">Cage Free Theology<\/a> on July 6, 2026 at 10:00 am <\/small><p>Why Trust the Bible If Men Wrote It?  In this episode of Cage-Free Theology, hosts Clint Archer and Will Brannon tackle one of the most common objections raised during evangelism and skepticism alike: How can we trust the Bible if it was written by men?\n\nIf you\u2019ve ever wondered why Christians stake their eternal souls on this specific ancient text over any other scripture, Clint and Will unpack the supernatural framework that underpins biblical reliability. Far from a blind leap of faith, they explore the intersection of divine authorship and historical evidence, providing tangible reasons to believe.\n\n\ud83d\udd0d What's discussed in the episode:\n    -The Claim of Scripture\n    -Internal Cohesion\n    -Defeating the Contradiction Myth\n    -The Ultimate Proof\n\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timestamps:\n00:00 - Why Trust a Book Written by Men?\n01:38 - Are Science Textbooks Any Different?\n02:23 - Understanding \"God-Breathed\" (2 Timothy 3:16)\n04:57 - The Wind &amp; The Sail: How the Holy Spirit Moved Human Authors\n08:04 - Is It Circular Reasoning to Use the Bible to Prove the Bible?\n10:51 - The Astounding Internal Consistency of 66 Books\n14:52 - Answering the Atheist Objection: Does the Bible Have Contradictions?\n18:54 - The Discovery of the House of David\n22:23 - Prophecies Fulfilled\n24:09 - Staggering New Testament Manuscript Evidence\n\n\"Taste and see that the Lord is good. If you've never picked it up, start in the Gospel of John and see what happens when you read it.\"\n\nFollow along, rate, and review! If you were edified by today's episode, don't forget to subscribe and share it with a friend who is asking the hard questions.\n\nResources: \nBible Cross References graphic credit: https:\/\/www.chrisharrison.net\/index.php\/visualizations\/BibleViz\nThe Tel Dan Stele: https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tel_Dan_stele\nThe \"Wicked\" Bible graphic credit: https:\/\/bookriot.com\/history-of-the-wicked-bible\/<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><div class=\"rss_image\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WQIbCm1Mu7M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\" title=\"#077: What Happens To Those Who Never Hear About Jesus?\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i4.ytimg.com\/vi\/WQIbCm1Mu7M\/hqdefault.jpg\" title=\"#077: What Happens To Those Who Never Hear About Jesus?\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px\"><\/a><\/div><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WQIbCm1Mu7M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">#077: What Happens To Those Who Never Hear About Jesus?<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>by <a href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.youtube.com\">Cage Free Theology<\/a> on June 29, 2026 at 10:00 am <\/small><p>It\u2019s one of the most common\u2014and challenging\u2014questions asked by believers and skeptics alike: What happens to the person in the remote corners of the world who dies without ever hearing the name of Jesus?\n\nIn this episode of Cage Free Theology, hosts Clint Archer and Will Brannon tackle this heavy topic head-on. They break down popular cultural and religious perspectives, contrast them with orthodox Christian scripture, and explore what the Bible actually says about God's justice, human accountability, and the urgent reality of the gospel.\n\n\ud83d\udd0d What's discussed in the episode:\n\n    -Universalism vs. Inclusivism: Why the idea that \"everyone goes to heaven\" or that \"all religions lead to the same God\" doesn't hold up under biblical scrutiny (and a surprising quote from C.S. Lewis).\n    -The Romans 10 Progression: How Paul\u2019s argument for missions completely falls apart if people can be saved without hearing the gospel.\n    -Are There Any \"Innocent\" People? A deep dive into Romans 1 and how creation and human conscience leave humanity \"without excuse\" before a holy God.\n    -Providence and Preparation: How God uses dreams, visions, and circumstances to prepare the soil of a heart\u2014and why He still chooses human beings instead of angels to plant the seed of the gospel.\n\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timestamps:\n    0:00 \u2013 The ultimate question: What happens to those who never hear about Jesus?\n    0:51 \u2013 Defining Universalism &amp; Inclusivism (and that C.S. Lewis quote)\n    3:33 \u2013 What does the Bible say about salvation through Jesus?\n    5:03 \u2013 Romans 10 and the necessity of gospel preaching\n    8:26 \u2013 Missions evil???\n    9:40 \u2013 Romans 1 and why no one is truly innocent\n    13:43 \u2013 The Ethiopian Eunuch &amp; Cornelius the Centurion.\n    17:12 \u2013 Dreams, visions, and why angels don't preach the gospel today\n    19:25 \u2013 Final thoughts\n\n\ud83d\udcac Connect With Us:\nIf this episode challenged you, encouraged you, or sparked questions, let us know in the comments below! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all future episodes of Cage Free Theology.\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drclintarcher\/\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@UCZDzxFOiCR7eQWCgtKKXHIA<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><div class=\"rss_image\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=D3ChwGqLHZk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\" title=\"#076: A Look Inside Our First SBC Annual Meeting\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.ytimg.com\/vi\/D3ChwGqLHZk\/hqdefault.jpg\" title=\"#076: A Look Inside Our First SBC Annual Meeting\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px\"><\/a><\/div><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=D3ChwGqLHZk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">#076: A Look Inside Our First SBC Annual Meeting<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>by <a href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.youtube.com\">Cage Free Theology<\/a> on June 22, 2026 at 10:00 am <\/small><p>What happens when 18,000 messengers gather in an Orlando convention center to run the largest business meeting in the evangelical world?  You get the annual Southern Baptist Convention!\n\nIn this episode of Cage-Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon recap their very first time attending the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Annual Meeting in person. Transitioning from a skepticism of denominational bureaucracy to being pleasantly surprised by the \"festive,\" spiritual atmosphere, Clint and Will break down exactly what the SBC is, how its unique flat authority structure functions, and why it matters to the local church.\n\nThey dive deep into the headline-grabbing \"Mohler Amendment\" (the Truth and Unity Amendment regarding qualifications for the pastorate) explaining what actually passed, correcting sensationalized mainstream media reporting, and highlighting why loopholes in \"friendly cooperation\" forced a constitutional vote. From double-amputee introductions and high-school pages to a joke resolution about coffee, Clint and Will share their favorite moments, biggest surprises, and a rallying cry for why pastors need to show up to Indianapolis next year to see the vote through.\n\nTopics covered in this episode:\n    -The SBC vs. Denominations\n    -The Mohler Amendment Explained\n     -Behind the Scenes of an 18,000-Person Business Meeting\n    -The Power of the Cooperative Program\n    -Funny highlights \n\n==================================== \n\ud83d\udc47 Jump to moments (chapters):\n0:00 \u2013 Is a massive business meeting actually boring?\n0:46 \u2013 What is the SBC? \n3:54 \u2013 First impressions and why the SBC is basically the \"Woodstock of Baptists\"\n7:22 \u2013 Why we went\n10:55 \u2013 What the mainstream media got completely wrong about the vote\n13:23 \u2013 The lighter side of the convention: Armless compliments and coffee resolutions!\n16:44 \u2013 The Cooperative Program and how the SBC funds the largest mission organization in the world\n\nListener Note: If you want a deeper dive into the biblical framework surrounding the role of women in pastoral preaching, be sure to check out our previous dedicated episode on the topic!\n#010: Women Pastors: Why The Controversy? - https:\/\/youtu.be\/xtzaoSxDN1k\nSermon From Pastor Clint - \"Gender Agenda: Women in Worship\" - https:\/\/youtu.be\/6_PyIFZOmI4\n\n==================================== \nResources used:\n-Clint Pressley photo credit: https:\/\/thebaptistpaper.org\/qa-with-clint-pressley-candidate-for-sbc-president\/\n-Willy Rice photo credit: https:\/\/www.baptistpress.com\/resource-library\/news\/florida-pastor-willy-rice-to-be-nominated-for-sbc-president-in-orlando\/\n-SBC stats: https:\/\/sbcannualmeeting.net\/\n-CNN website screen grab: https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/06\/10\/us\/southern-baptists-women-pastors-vote\n\n==================================== \n\u2753\u2753\u2753 Have a question you'd like to see an episode about?  Drop it in the comments!\n\ud83d\udce5 Subscribe for more practical Bible tips: @CageFreeTheology \ud83d\udc4d Like \u2022 \ud83d\udcac Comment \u2022 \ud83d\udd14 Subscribe for weekly videos to help you grow in faith\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drclintarcher\/\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@UCZDzxFOiCR7eQWCgtKKXHIA<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><div class=\"rss_image\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZECbKW4mAuA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\" title=\"#075: How To Share Your Testimony\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i3.ytimg.com\/vi\/ZECbKW4mAuA\/hqdefault.jpg\" title=\"#075: How To Share Your Testimony\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px\"><\/a><\/div><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZECbKW4mAuA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">#075: How To Share Your Testimony<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>by <a href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.youtube.com\">Cage Free Theology<\/a> on June 15, 2026 at 10:00 am <\/small><p>\"What\u2019s your story?\" For many Christians, the word testimony can feel like church jargon, or worse, a source of anxiety if their journey to faith didn\u2019t involve a dramatic, blinding-light experience like the Apostle Paul\u2019s.\n\nIn this episode of Cage Free Theology, hosts Clint Archer and Will Brannon break down exactly what a testimony is, why it is one of the most powerful tools for sharing your faith, and how to articulate your story without falling into common pitfalls.\n\nIn this episode:\n    -The Three Pillars of a Testimony\n    -The \"Boring Testimony\" Myth\n    -Testimony Pitfalls\n    -A Tool for Discernment\n\nWhether you grew up in a safe Christian home or have a radical conversion story, Clint and Will explain why there are no boring miracles. They dive into the biblical framework for sharing your faith, what pastors look for when listening to testimonies, and how keeping the focus entirely on Christ secures your assurance of salvation. Stick around until the end to hear Clint share his own personal journey from devout South African Catholicism to evangelical grace!\n\n==================================== \n\ud83d\udc47 Jump to moments (chapters):\n0:00 - What Is a Testimony?\n1:44 - Scripture and the Apostle Paul's Testimony\n5:39 - Demolishing the Myth of the \"Boring Testimony\"\n6:42 - Framework for Every Christian\n8:02 - Practical Advice for Sharing Your Faith with Unbelievers\n10:55 - Major Pitfalls to Avoid \n12:39 - Heart Change vs. External Change \n17:33 - Red Flags in a Testimony\n22:41 - Three Essentials Every Testimony Needs\n24:26 - Clint's Personal Testimony\n\n==================================== \n\u2753\u2753\u2753 Have a question you'd like to see an episode about?  Drop it in the comments!\n\ud83d\udce5 Subscribe for more practical Bible tips: @CageFreeTheology \ud83d\udc4d Like \u2022 \ud83d\udcac Comment \u2022 \ud83d\udd14 Subscribe for weekly videos to help you grow in faith\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drclintarcher\/\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@UCZDzxFOiCR7eQWCgtKKXHIA\n\nDon't forget to leave us a review and share this episode with someone who needs grounded, biblical truth today.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><div class=\"rss_image\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x62qwqFIkbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\" title=\"#074: How To Do Family Devotions\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.ytimg.com\/vi\/x62qwqFIkbs\/hqdefault.jpg\" title=\"#074: How To Do Family Devotions\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px\"><\/a><\/div><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x62qwqFIkbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">#074: How To Do Family Devotions<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>by <a href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.youtube.com\">Cage Free Theology<\/a> on June 8, 2026 at 10:00 am <\/small><p>Do the words \"family devotions\" conjure up images of perfectly behaved children sitting in a quiet circle, hanging onto your every word? If so, you aren\u2019t alone\u2014but you might also be setting yourself up for a lot of frustration!  You may also be asking what plan do I use?  What books are right for my family?  Where do I start?  Start here!\n\nIn this episode of Cage-Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon take off the pressure and dive into the messy, joyful, and highly rewarding world of family worship. Moving past the guilt of not waking their households before dawn like Jonathan Edwards, Clint and Will share practical, real-life advice from their own experiences raising kids across different age brackets (from toddlers to college students).\n\nInside the Episode:\n    -Redefining the \"Quiet Time\": Breaking down what a family devotion actually looks like\u2014Bible intake, prayer, and spiritual discussion tailored to your unique household.\n    -The Biblical Blueprint: Exploring a husband and father\u2019s responsibility to lead the home spiritually, drawing from Ephesians 5 and historical wisdom from the Puritans and C.H. Spurgeon.\n    -Embracing the Chaos: Practical tips for families with young children, including keeping it short, acting out Bible stories, using music, and pushing through the initial \"growing pains\" of building a routine.\n    -Transitioning to Teen Years: How to move away from formal lessons and toward organic conversation, using everyday moments like car rides or dinner-table games like Rose and Thorn and a Proverb of the Day.\n    -A Partnership of Grace: A candid confession on the struggle for consistency and why it's okay (and necessary!) for husbands to lean on their wives for help with the routine.\n\nWhether you are bringing a newborn home from the hospital, managing a chaotic living room of toddlers, or trying to connect with busy teenagers, this episode is a reassuring reminder that consistency beats perfection every single time. Turn off the guilt, embrace the chaos, and learn how to make discussing the Lord the most natural rhythm in your home.\n\n==================================== \n\ud83d\udc47 Jump to moments (chapters):\n0:00 - How do you do family devotions?\n1:10 - \"Quiet Time\" and finding your rhythm\n2:25 - Who qualifies as a \"family\"?\n2:45 - The biblical foundation for family worship\n4:34 - How the Puritans did it: Jonathan Edwards\u2019 intense routine\n6:25 - Charles Spurgeon's warning on the decline of domestic religion\n8:04 - Practical tips for young kids\n10:44 - Dynamic family Bible time\n13:30 - Transitioning to teenagers\n19:40 - A candid confession on consistency (and why husbands need their wives' help)\n\n==================================== \n\u2753\u2753\u2753 Have a question you'd like to see an episode about?  Drop it in the comments!\n\ud83d\udce5 Subscribe for more practical Bible tips: @CageFreeTheology \ud83d\udc4d Like \u2022 \ud83d\udcac Comment \u2022 \ud83d\udd14 Subscribe for weekly videos to help you grow in faith\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drclintarcher\/\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@UCZDzxFOiCR7eQWCgtKKXHIA\n\nDon't forget to leave us a review and share this episode with someone who needs grounded, biblical truth today.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><div class=\"rss_image\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/nPIKIj0eABI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\" title=\"What Are Watchers?\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i3.ytimg.com\/vi\/nPIKIj0eABI\/hqdefault.jpg\" title=\"What Are Watchers?\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px\"><\/a><\/div><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/nPIKIj0eABI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">What Are Watchers?<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>by <a href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.youtube.com\">Cage Free Theology<\/a> on June 6, 2026 at 10:00 am <\/small><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><div class=\"rss_image\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/3bTNRMoyhvs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\" title=\"Bible Interpretation  Literal vs  Covenantalism Explained\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i4.ytimg.com\/vi\/3bTNRMoyhvs\/hqdefault.jpg\" title=\"Bible Interpretation  Literal vs  Covenantalism Explained\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px\"><\/a><\/div><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/3bTNRMoyhvs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Bible Interpretation  Literal vs  Covenantalism Explained<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>by <a href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.youtube.com\">Cage Free Theology<\/a> on June 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm <\/small><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><div class=\"rss_image\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/NTQ_jE3jLbc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\" title=\"Dispensationalism vs  Covenant Theology:  What&#039;s The Difference?\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i3.ytimg.com\/vi\/NTQ_jE3jLbc\/hqdefault.jpg\" title=\"Dispensationalism vs  Covenant Theology:  What&apos;s The Difference?\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px\"><\/a><\/div><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/NTQ_jE3jLbc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Dispensationalism vs  Covenant Theology:  What's The Difference?<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>by <a href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.youtube.com\">Cage Free Theology<\/a> on June 4, 2026 at 11:00 am <\/small><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><div class=\"rss_image\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/g5Rq3PKAMCc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\" title=\"Tare vs Wheat: Discernment In Faith &amp; Life\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i4.ytimg.com\/vi\/g5Rq3PKAMCc\/hqdefault.jpg\" title=\"Tare vs Wheat: Discernment In Faith &amp; Life\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px\"><\/a><\/div><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/g5Rq3PKAMCc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Tare vs Wheat: Discernment In Faith &amp; Life<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>by <a href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.youtube.com\">Cage Free Theology<\/a> on June 3, 2026 at 7:00 pm <\/small><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><div class=\"rss_image\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/sozrelwdxP4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\" title=\"Aliens &amp; The Bible\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i4.ytimg.com\/vi\/sozrelwdxP4\/hqdefault.jpg\" title=\"Aliens &amp; The Bible\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px\"><\/a><\/div><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/sozrelwdxP4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Aliens &amp; The Bible<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>by <a href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.youtube.com\">Cage Free Theology<\/a> on June 3, 2026 at 10:00 am <\/small><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><div class=\"rss_image\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/U0LATXjd5gQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\" title=\"Speaking in Tongues  Cessationist vs  Continuationist Debate\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.ytimg.com\/vi\/U0LATXjd5gQ\/hqdefault.jpg\" title=\"Speaking in Tongues  Cessationist vs  Continuationist Debate\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px\"><\/a><\/div><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/U0LATXjd5gQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Speaking in Tongues  Cessationist vs  Continuationist Debate<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>by <a href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.youtube.com\">Cage Free Theology<\/a> on June 2, 2026 at 12:30 pm <\/small><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><div class=\"rss_image\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qQzcuVPt2Qo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\" title=\"#073: What Does The Bible Actually Say About Divorce &amp; Remarriage?\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.ytimg.com\/vi\/qQzcuVPt2Qo\/hqdefault.jpg\" title=\"#073: What Does The Bible Actually Say About Divorce &amp; Remarriage?\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px\"><\/a><\/div><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qQzcuVPt2Qo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">#073: What Does The Bible Actually Say About Divorce &amp; Remarriage?<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>by <a href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.youtube.com\">Cage Free Theology<\/a> on June 1, 2026 at 10:00 am <\/small><p>What does the Bible teach about divorce and remarriage? It\u2019s a question that brings immense heartache, pastoral complexity, and cultural confusion. In this episode of Cage Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon unpack the big-picture biblical principles governing marriage, its lifelong design, and the very narrow conditions under which the Bible permits its dissolution.\n\nClint kicks off the conversation with a jaw-dropping look at his very first marital counseling case in South Africa involving a Zulu believer, an unbelieving husband, and sudden polygamy\u2014a perfect example of just how messy real-world relationships can get.\n\nIn this episode:\n     -The Blueprint: Why a biblical understanding of divorce must begin with God's original creation design for marriage in Genesis 2.\n    -The \"First Domino\": A deep look into how \"no-fault divorce\" undermines the true nature of marriage and the gospel just as much as broader cultural shifts.\n    -The Narrow Exceptions: An analysis of Jesus\u2019s words in Matthew 19 regarding sexual immorality (porneia) and Paul\u2019s instructions in 1 Corinthians 7 regarding abandonment by an unbeliever.\n    -A Pastoral Compass: Real talk on how physical abuse functions as abandonment, the vital role of local church elders, and why you shouldn't use a podcast to make your final decision.\n\nPastoral Advice For Three Groups:\n    -The Single Person: Why it is far better to stay single for life than to marry the wrong person or unequally yoke yourself to an unbeliever.\n    -The Married Couple: Why a miserable marriage isn't fixed by divorce, but by fighting for redemption, pursuing wise counsel, and mirroring Christ's love for the Church.\n    -The Divorced Believer: A message of radical grace, complete forgiveness, and the path forward for those carrying the weight of a past unbiblical divorce.\n\nA Note To Our Listeners: Marriage and divorce cases are incredibly nuanced. If you are currently facing a difficult marriage or considering separation, please do not walk alone. We urge you to take your specific situation to the pastors and elders of your local church who know you, love you, and can offer personalized, godly counsel.\n\n==================================== \n\ud83d\udc47 Jump to moments (chapters):\n0:00 \u2013 What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage?\n0:29 \u2013 Clint\u2019s jaw-dropping first counseling case\n3:21 \u2013 Why John MacArthur wanted an extra book in the Bible on divorce\n3:39 \u2013 You need your local pastors, not just a podcast\n4:37 \u2013 What is a biblical marriage?\n5:46 \u2013 Adam, Eve, and Genesis 2 trivia\n7:04 \u2013 What is a divorce?\n9:05 \u2013 Is a \"spiritual marriage\" enough?\n10:40 \u2013 Why no-fault divorce is the \"first domino\" to fall in culture\n12:08 \u2013 Understanding Moses and the Deuteronomy 24\n13:53 \u2013 Jesus on Matthew 19\n21:56 \u2013 1 Corinthians 7 and abandonment \n27:17 \u2013 Is physical abuse functionally abandonment?\n30:01 \u2013 Pastoral applications: advice for singles, married couples, and those with a past divorce\n\n==================================== \nResources Mentioned \/ Used:\nGenesis 2:24 \u2013 The foundational design for marriage, leaving father and mother, and becoming one flesh.\nDeuteronomy 24:1\u20134 \u2013 Moses's legislation regarding a certificate of divorce due to the hardness of human hearts.\nMalachi 2 \u2013 God\u2019s perspective on and opposition to divorce.\nMatthew 5 \u2013 Jesus's teaching on lust and the heart.\nMatthew 19:1\u201312 \u2013 Jesus confronting the Pharisees, quoting Genesis, and giving the exception clause for sexual immorality.\n1 Corinthians 7:12\u201315 \u2013 The \"Pauline Privilege\" regarding a believer married to an unbeliever and the freedom granted if the unbeliever abandons the marriage.\n\nBook Mentioned:\nThe Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl R. Trueman\n(Discussed around the 10:48 mark regarding how the cultural acceptance of no-fault divorce shifted the foundational definition of marriage and the self).\n\nMarriage clip from The Princess Bride: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nEe1cTDbXHU\n==================================== \n\u2753\u2753\u2753 Have a question you'd like to see an episode about?  Drop it in the comments!\n\ud83d\udce5 Subscribe for more practical Bible tips: @CageFreeTheology \ud83d\udc4d Like \u2022 \ud83d\udcac Comment \u2022 \ud83d\udd14 Subscribe for weekly videos to help you grow in faith\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drclintarcher\/\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@UCZDzxFOiCR7eQWCgtKKXHIA\n\nDon't forget to leave us a review and share this episode with someone who needs grounded, biblical truth today.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><div class=\"rss_image\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/OzeI27huuIU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\" title=\"Heaven&#039;s Guest List\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i4.ytimg.com\/vi\/OzeI27huuIU\/hqdefault.jpg\" title=\"Heaven&apos;s Guest List\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px\"><\/a><\/div><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/OzeI27huuIU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Heaven's Guest List<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><small>by <a href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.youtube.com\">Cage Free Theology<\/a> on May 30, 2026 at 11:00 am <\/small><\/div><\/li><\/ul> <\/div><style type=\"text\/css\" media=\"all\">.feedzy-rss .rss_item .rss_image{float:left;position:relative;border:none;text-decoration:none;max-width:100%}.feedzy-rss .rss_item .rss_image span{display:inline-block;position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;background-position:50%;background-size:cover}.feedzy-rss .rss_item .rss_image{margin:.3em 1em 0 0;content-visibility:auto}.feedzy-rss ul{list-style:none}.feedzy-rss ul li{display:inline-block}<\/style>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-24561","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","no-thumb"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pathway2truth.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24561","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pathway2truth.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pathway2truth.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pathway2truth.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pathway2truth.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24561"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/pathway2truth.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24561\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pathway2truth.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24561"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}