Polemics Report with JD Hall

Original Air Date: June 26, 2014 In today's program, JD jumps into some news coverage, then plays RefMT audio from Chris Rosebrough's presentation, MystiChicks, concerning Beth Moore, Christine Caine and others.    

Original Air Date: June 25, 2014 On today's program, JD begins by covering several news stories, beginning with a news article from Dan Darling, the VP of Communications for the ERLC lecturing us on not criticizing, a ouiji board demon possession, and several other topics. Then, JD plays the RefMT conference panel discussion with Voddie Baucham, Phil Johnson, Sye Ten Bruggencate, Justin Peters, Chris Rosebrough and JD. In the Daily #DOWNGRADE, JD discusses a Christian musician-turned-atheist who claims only one in ten Christian bands are actually Christians.  

Original Air Date: June 24, 2014 On today's episode, JD starts with a Radio Free SBC and discusses SBC colleges (Brewton-Parker and LC) on the accrediting agency's "naughty list," Jerry Vines' book publisher removing untrue statements about the Darrell Gilyard controversy, and a post on Lifeway from the famous Squirrel. Then, JD plays a Q&A between himself and Chris Rosebrough at the 2014 Reformation Montana Conference. In the Daily #DOWNGRADE, JD plays a clip from "Ignite Church" in Joplin, Missouri about a gun-raffle, but more bizarrely, the vulgarity used by the pastor to promote the raffle.     

Original Air Date: June 23, 2014 Today', JD discusses the SBC's decision to pass a resolution urging caution concerning books and movies using near-death experiences to teach on Heaven and yet refuses to pass a resolution to stop selling Heaven is for Real in the Lifeway bookstores. JD draws a comparsion between the fictional character, Parsons, in Orwell's classic 1984 and Southern Baptist pastors. Then, JD plays a discussion between Justin Peters and a Southern Baptist youth pastor who was fired for voicing concern about his church inviting to speak Don Piper, who wrote "90 Minutes in Heaven." In the Daily #DOWNGRADE, JD plays a clip from Perry Noble teaching on tithing and he provides some commentary.     

Original Air Date: June 20, 2014 In today's Friday episode, JD goes into a Voice in the Wilderness segment - this one with Canadian pastor, Harley Porter, who lectures on Romans 9 and God's election. In the Daily #DOWNGRADE, JD covers a pastor who recently decided to quote Chris Brown in a sermon, "These Hoes Aint Loyal." JD thinks that "these pastors aint loyal."   

Original Air Date: June 19, 2014 In today's episode, JD starts with a quick Gospel presentation and explains why sin is worthy of hell. Then, he discusses the gay pride flag being raised at the US embassy in Tel Aviv, and then an article from Christian Today characterizing a recent vote at the SBC convention as "condemning transgendered people." JD then moves on to Patterson's recent apology at the SBC. In the Daily #DOWNGRADE is Steven Anderson, who asserts that Jesus wore "britches."     

Original Air Date: June 18, 2014 On today's program, JD plays the debate between presuppositional "extremist" Sye Ten Bruggencate and atheist, Matt Dillahunty.     

Original Air Date: June 16, 2014 On today's program, JD discusses several different topics, including Hillary Clinton's recent confession that the Bible, more than any other book, directs her thinking. Also making an appearance is Steven Anderson, just for fun. JD discusses several different articles from the ABP on evangelicals "coming out" for evolution and Ronnie Floyd's desire for a Great Awakening. In the Daily #DOWNGRADE, JD discusses the King James Bible Code.  

Original Air Date: June 16, 2014 On today's program, JD discusses a new reality show called "Preacher's Ex's" and plays the trailer, providing commentary. Then, JD discusses an article from the ABP about transgendered people and a resolution at the upcoming PCA meeting, affirming the literal creation narrative. JD also reads a heart-warming post from Jared Moore and then covers a long-deleted PSA/promo from Ronnie Floyd's Cross Church regarding their "Wacky World" children's church.     

Original Air Date: June 13, 2014 On today's program, JD discusses several articles including the SBC resolution concerning near-death experiences and one of the Duggar's daughters taking a photo with an AR-15 that caused outrage in liberal circles. In a Voice in the Wilderness segment, JD plays part of a message from Louisiana pastor, Earl Blackburn. In the Daily #DOWNGRADE, JD discusses Darrell Gilyard and the church that forbade children from coming to the service because their pastor is a registered sex offender.  

Original Air Date: June 11, 2014 In today's program, JD discusses part of the Southwestern seminary report at the SBC annual meeting in which Paige Patterson picks as many fights as he can. Then, JD plays a message he recently preached entitled 'Handed Them Over' on the topic of homosexuality.  

Original Air Date: June 12, 2014 On today's episode, JD plays the audio from the 'Queer Southern Baptist Pastor' who preached a message, 'Embracing the Power of the Queer' and provides commentary. In the Daily #DOWNGRADE JD discusses a Chicago Tribune article in which a church advertises a 'Thirty Minute Maximum' church service.     

Original Air Date: May 15, 2014 In today's program, JD discusses part of the Southwestern seminary report at the SBC annual meeting in which Paige Patterson picks as many fights as he can. Then, JD plays a message he recently preached entitled 'Handed Them Over' on the topic of homosexuality.   

Original Air Date: June 10, 2014 On today's program, after discussing the daily news, JD plays an audio recording of a LifeChurch.tv leader with an abolitionist, telling them that abortion is 'too political' a topic to address in church and that there are mixed views on abortion even among their church staff and that even 'devoted' church members have abortions and they don't want to judge them. For the Daily #DOWNGRADE, JD plays an interview with Joel Osteen concerning his recent interactions with the Pope.  

Original Air Date: June 28, 2014 In today's episode, JD begins with analysis of a Transgender Dress-Up Camp for little boys, and then tackles a tweet by Universalist and Open Theist Tylor Standley from Williams Baptist College and discusses whether or not tracts are outdated and 'fundamentalist.' Then, JD discusses an article from Jim Eliff entitled, 'The SBC: An Unregenerate Denomination.' JD gives it a big thumbs-up. In the Daily #Downgrade, JD talks about a new 'hip-hop church.'