Why We're Complementarian | Part 1

The Protestant Reformation wasn't just a moment in history. It was a fight for the truth of the gospel. And that fight isn't over. More than 500 years later, the church still faces the same danger: drifting from God's Word, compromising truth, and making Christianity more about ourselves than the glory of God. In this episode of the Veritas Equipping Podcast, we look back at the courage of the Reformers, unpack the five solas, and confront the ways the modern church has drifted from biblical truth. What does it mean to stand firm on Scripture in a culture driven by comfort, entertainment, and personal experience? And are we willing to fight for the purity of the gospel today? The Reformation isn't just history to remember. It's a call to examine what we believe, how we live, and whether we're truly standing on the Word of God.

Has politics become more important to you than Jesus? It’s easy to place our hope in the right leaders, the right laws, or the right election while losing sight of the King who already reigns. In this episode of the Veritas Equipping Podcast, we discuss political idolatry, the danger of viewing Scripture through a political lens, and what it looks like to approach politics from a biblical worldview. How can we engage politically without placing our hope in government? And what if the front lines of cultural change aren’t political but are found in making disciples? Jesus is King. Is your life reflecting that?

Living on mission isn’t just for the people who move overseas. It’s for every follower of Jesus. God has given His people a mission: proclaim the gospel, make disciples, and see His glory spread to the ends of the earth. But what does that actually look like in everyday life? What does it mean to be an “everyday missionary” at your job, in your neighborhood, with your friends, or wherever God has placed you? In this episode of the Veritas Equipping Podcast, we talk about the biblical foundation for missions, why God’s sovereignty doesn’t eliminate our responsibility to share the gospel, and how our identity in Christ should shape the way we live on mission. You don’t have to wait for a mission trip to start living missionally. You are already exactly where God wants to send you. The question is: Are you willing to go with the purpose of making Jesus known? Resources to go deeper: What is the Mission of the Church? by Greg Gilbert and Kevin DeYoung Evangelism as Exiles by Elliot Clark

Church discipline may be one of the least discussed and most misunderstood practices in the life of the church. For many, the phrase itself sounds harsh or unloving, but what if it's actually one of the clearest expressions of Christian love? In this episode, Sam is joined by Matt, Matthew, and Jake to continue the conversation begun in our episode on church membership. If membership answers the question "Who is the church?", church discipline answers "How do we lovingly care for those who wander from Christ?" Together they define what church discipline is (and isn't), walk through the process Jesus lays out in Matthew 18, and address common objections and misuses. Along the way, they discuss the twin goals of restoration and protecting the flock, the difference between struggling with sin and refusing to repent of it, why the order of the process matters, and how a healthy culture of loving accountability is a gift for the whole congregation—one that puts the gospel on beautiful display.

Is church attendance just an inherited tradition, a matter of convenience, or something far more significant? In this episode, Sam, Jake, Danny, and Matthew unpack a theology of the Lord's Day—why Christians gather on the first day of the week, and what that gathering is actually meant to accomplish in our lives. We trace the Lord's Day from its roots in the creation Sabbath through its fulfillment in the resurrection of Christ, exploring how the early church came to gather on the first day as a weekly celebration of the risen King. Along the way, the guys wrestle with some honest tensions: How do we honor the Lord's Day without slipping into legalism? What's the difference between physical rest and true soul rest? And what do we make of the growing cultural drift that treats Sunday as optional—something we'll get to "when we can"? They also get practical. What do we actually do when we gather—the preaching of the Word, corporate worship, giving, the ordinances, prayer, and fellowship as means of grace? How should believers in demanding vocations like nursing, medicine, or emergency response think about guarding this day? And how does someone move from viewing church as an event to attend toward delighting in it as the family of God gathered to worship? Whether the Lord's Day has become routine for you, or you're rediscovering its beauty, this conversation is an invitation to see Sunday for what it is: not a burden or a box to check, but a weekly act of resistance and reorientation—a foretaste of the gathering to come. Recommended Resources: From Sabbath to Lord's Day - D.A. Carson

What does it look like to faithfully disciple and equip the next generation? In this episode Jake sits down with Ian and Danny to talk about the vision and strategy behind Veritas Church’s kids, youth, and college ministries. They discuss why next generation ministry is more than creating fun programs, the importance of teaching Scripture and theology, equipping students to live as everyday missionaries, and why the local church, not a youth or college ministry, is at the center of discipleship. They also talk about reaching a generation with little biblical background, the temptation to rely on entertainment and gimmicks, and how the church can prioritize truth, relationships, and genuine love for Christ. As the new ministry year begins, this conversation offers both encouragement and practical ways for the whole church to pray, serve, invest, and help the next generation follow Jesus faithfully.

Church membership is often misunderstood. Some see it as a man-made tradition, while others wonder if it's even necessary. In this episode, Jake, Matt, Michael, and Sam explore what Scripture teaches about belonging to a local church and why meaningful church membership is far more than having your name on a roster. Together they discuss the biblical foundations for membership, the role of covenant commitment, the responsibility of elders and members, the importance of accountability and discipleship, and how the local church displays the gospel to the world. Whether you're skeptical of church membership, considering becoming a member, or simply want to better understand God's design for the local church, this conversation will encourage you to see membership not as an obligation, but as a joyful commitment to God's people and His mission. Additional Resources The One-Anothers of the New Testament What Does Church Membership Mean Meaningful Membership Equipping Podcast Vision Sunday, August 2024 - Strengthening the Core Why Membership? Rediscover Church Why Should I Join A Church - 9Marks Booklet What Is the Relationship Between Church Membership, Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper? - 9Marks Article Why Baptism Must Precede Membership and the Table - 9Marks Article

Who actually leads the Church and why does it matter more than we think? In this episode of the Veritas Equipping Podcast, Jake, Matthew, Matt, and Sam tackle a foundational question: what does the Bible really say about church leadership? From the authority of Christ as the Chief Shepherd to the role of elders as under-shepherds, this conversation unpacks why Veritas is committed to an elder-led structure, not as a power play but as a biblical calling to care for souls. With Scripture as the guide, we explore the weight, responsibility, and beauty of shepherding God’s people, addressing common objections, and inviting listeners into a deeper trust in God’s design. If you’ve ever wrestled with authority, leadership, or the purpose of the Church, this episode will challenge and ground you in what it means to be led and to flourish under Christ.

Part two of our conversation on complementarianism moves from theology to everyday life. Jake and Matt are joined by their wives, Marcy and Emily, to discuss what actually happens when we embrace God's good design for men and women in marriage, the home, and the church. Together they share personal stories, practical wisdom, and honest reflections on the joys and challenges of living out biblical manhood and womanhood. Whether you're wrestling with these doctrines or simply seeking to follow Christ more faithfully, our prayer is that this conversation helps you see God's design not merely as something to believe, but as something that leads to joy, flourishing, and worship.  Sacred Gender Sermon Series Book Recommendations: The Accidental Feminist 50 Crucial Questions: An Overview of Central Concerns about Manhood and Womanhood What's the Difference? (Paperback) Men and Women In The Church God's Good Design Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood Let Me Be a Woman Let The Men Be Men Let The Women Be Women Wisdom on Her Tongue Thoughts for Young Men

What does it mean to embrace biblical manhood and womanhood in a culture full of confusion about identity, roles, and authority? In this episode, Jake, Matt, Michael, and Sam discuss complementarianism and God’s good design for men and women. Together, they explore what Scripture teaches about gender, marriage, church leadership, and human flourishing, while addressing cultural confusion and common objections with both conviction and compassion. Our prayer is that this episode challenges us to see God’s design not as restrictive but as good, beautiful, and ultimately for His glory and our flourishing. Sacred Gender Sermon Series Book Recommendations: The Accidental Feminist 50 Crucial Questions: An Overview of Central Concerns about Manhood and Womanhood What's the Difference? (Paperback) Men and Women In The Church God's Good Design Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood Let Me Be a Woman Let The Men Be Men Let The Women Be Women Wisdom on Her Tongue Thoughts for Young Men