The Study Boys
Lex Lutheran and FLAME continue The Study podcast with a new venture—The Study Boys.
In this second space, the focus is on proclaiming Christ, His gifts, engaging culture, and thoughtfully including the Book of Concord in today’s conversations. This podcast serves as a reaction platform, spotlighting helpful teachings rooted in the Holy Bible and ancient Christian thought while confronting unhealthy ideas that invade the Christian space.
Episodes
41 episodes
Losing the Gospel in the Pursuit of Experience: When ‘More’ Means Less
In this episode, Lex Lutheran and I wrestle with what happens when our immediate needs and perceived pressures begin to take priority over God’s priorities. When that shift happens, the goalposts move—and what God has actually given to His Chur...
Stop Turning Jesus into a Life Coach: The Problem with Self-Help Christianity (Holy Week)
In this episode of The Study Boys, Lex Lutheran and Flame dive into a growing trend in modern preaching: using Holy Week as a platform for self-help, personal elevation, and motivational messaging.We engage recent examples, including te...
False Expectations from "Level Up" Preaching
In this episode, Lex Lutheran and I respond to recent teaching from Tim Timberlake, who argues that God wants you to dream bigger, want more, and not be comfortable having less than your enemies, and that believers should draw closer to God for...
Sunday Morning: Divine Service or Worship Experience?
Not all worship is the same — not because of the instruments, but because of the theology behind it.There is nothing inherently wrong with guitars, and nothing inherently holy about an organ. The real question is this: What is going on ...
Spiritual Elitism: The Dangerous Desire to Be “Anointed,” Apostles, and Prophets
In many corners of modern Christianity, there is a growing trend of believers claiming to be “the remnant,” “the anointed ones,” or uniquely chosen voices with special insight from God. These claims often suggest that certain Christians are clo...
Cutting People Off? Christians, Forgiveness, and the Culture of Canceling Relationships
In this episode, FLAME and Lex Lutheran discuss the growing cultural trend of “cutting people off”—ending relationships permanently over disagreements, offenses, or personal frustrations. Social media often celebrates the idea of removing peopl...
Faith in Faith? Christine Caine Corrupts Biblical Faith
In this episode, Lex Lutheran and Flame respond to Christine Caine’s teaching that the quality of your faith can move God’s hand and unlock miracles.But is faith meant to impress God?From a biblical perspective, we argue that wh...
Jackie & Preston Are Right But 1 Thing Is Missing, The Eucharist
Jackie Hill Perry and Preston Perry are absolutely right to call believers into deeper intimacy with the Lord. We need prayer and fasting. We need communion with God. We need hearts awakened to Christ.But there is one thing missing....
False Prophets Are the Real Threat in Spiritual Warfare
In this episode, The Study Boys unpack true biblical spiritual warfare and contrast it with the superstitious, pop-Christian versions often passed around today. We identify the real threat to the Church—the false prophet, a tool Satan uses to d...
Has Intense Worship Replaced the Sacraments as God’s Presence?
Has music—and intense worship experiences—quietly taken the place of the Sacraments?In this episode, Lex Lutheran and I talk honestly about how powerful music and emotional worship environments can compete with and even distort where Ch...
How to Keep the Law: The Proper Distinction Between Law and Gospel
What does it actually mean to “keep the law”?In this episode, Lex Lutheran and I react to popular Christian takes that blur law and gospel—turning commands into promises and promises into pressure. We walk through why the law must remain la...
Druski Hilariously Challenges Christians: Stop Tolerating False Prophets
In this episode of The Study Boys, Lex Lutheran and I dive into Druski's latest satirical take on megachurch culture and prosperity gospel trends. We're not here to defend bad theology—quite the opposite. We believe that humor can be a wake-up ...
Did Christian Rap (CHH) Fail the Church---the Black Church and Community?
In this episode of The Study Boys, Lex Lutheran and FLAME respectfully disagree with Dr. Anthony Bradley’s claim that Reformed Christian Hip Hop “failed” in Black communities due to a supposed mismatch in atonement emphasis.Bradley argu...
Why Go to Church?
Why do Christians go to church?Is it for community? Routine? Tradition? A good message? Or something else?In this episode of The Study Boys, Lex Lutheran and FLAME walk through the most common reasons people give for going to ch...
Christmas is NOT Pagan (Merry Christmas!)
Is Christmas pagan?Is it man-made?Or is it something far better?On this installment of The Study Boys, Lex Lutheran and I engage the claims often made about Christmas—especially the accusation that it’s pagan or merely a human t...
Generational Curses: Did Jesus Break All Curses? w/ Bryan Wolfmueller (REACTION to Abednego Lufile and Kevin L.A. Ewing))
In this episode of our podcast, Lex Lutheran and I (FLAME) are joined by Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller to dive into the controversial topic of generational curses. We tackle the question: has Jesus truly broken every curse, or do some still linger? ...
Kirk Cameron, why? Defending the Faith: Necessary, Not Nasty (Venting Session)
In this episode, FLAME and Lex Lutheran explore why defending the Christian faith is not about being divisive or mean-spirited, but is a necessary part of staying true to biblical teaching. They react to a video by Christa Petzold (author of Jo...
Can A True Christian "Fall Away" from the Faith?
In this episode, Flame & Lex Lutheran to tackle a big question: can a Christian truly fall away from the faith? They dive into a video by Chad Bird, who breaks down the topic using Scripture and even a little Greek. It's a lively discussion...
Mike Todd Twists the Trinity: Modalism Alert!
In this episode of The Study Boys, FLAME and Lex Lutheran dive into the tricky waters of how the doctrine of the Trinity can get distorted. We break down Mike Todd’s recent explanation, showing how he uses the right word—Trinity—but fills it wi...
Are We in a Revival?
FLAME and Lex Lutheran are back with Episode #12 of The Study Boys Podcast!In this one, we sit down with the Extra Nos Academy Collective to react to a Fighting for the Faith episode featuring Pastor Chris Rosebrough, tackling the question:...
Forrest Frank: False Humility OR Faithful Pushback (The Dove Awards Controversy)
In this episode (11), The Study Boys and the entire Extra Nos Music Collective react to Forrest Frank's recent decision to forgo attending the Dove Awards. Forrest says he doesn't feel worthy of the accolades and declined to show up. We ask: Is...
The Bible Is Not Enough Says T.D. Jakes and Priscilla Shirer
🎙️ Episode 10 — The Bible Is Not Enough Says T.D. Jakes and Priscilla ShirerIn this episode of The Study Boys, we unpack a growing problem in modern Christianity—trusting “another word” outside of God’s Word. From popular...
Marvin Winans Says $1,235 Ain’t Enough! — Guilted, Giving, & the Gospel
In this episode of The Study Boys, FLAME and Lex Lutheran dive into Marvin Winans’ viral comment that a $1,235 offering “wasn’t enough” to give to the church. They unpack what’s behind statements like that — exploring questions about gene...
When Culture Talks Christ: Missed Opportunities in the Kirk Franklin and NLE Choppa Conversation
In this next episode (#8) of The Study Boys, FLAME and Lex Lutheran dive into a conversation that unfolded on Den of Kings—Kirk Franklin’s show—where NLE The Great, Kirk Franklin, KevOnStage, Ray J, and Dr. Jay Barnett discuss mental health amo...
Legalism AND Lawlessness: Avoid Both Pitfalls
⚖️ Two extremes. One Gospel.FLAME and Lex Lutheran dive into legalism vs. lawlessness, reacting to a video on Chandler Moore’s new musical shift and Johnny Chang’s commentary on the Lord’s Prayer and sin.🎙️ The Study Boys Ep. 7 — watch ...