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
33 episodes
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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1:00:49
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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43:48
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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1:02:55
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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47:20
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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1:02:16
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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1:09:29
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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47:19
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? ...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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40:45
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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1:04:29
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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1:04:11
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:03:20
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:...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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49:26
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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43:11
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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44:35
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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25:17
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:03:48
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:17:09
"Is Communion Too Casual?" Ruslan Asked... We Answer on the Eucharist
Ruslan of Bless God Studios asks if Protestant Communion is too casual. Lex Lutheran and FLAME respond with a deeper dive into the Eucharist: Scripture, history, and theology on the Lord's Supper—where Christ gives His true body and bl...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:32:53
Religion vs Relationship: Stop the False Choice
Religion vs. Relationship?A False Choice (S1E5)Lex Lutheran and FLAME react to Pastor Jonathan Fisk and dig into the popular slogan, “Christianity is a relationship, not a religion.” We show why that either/or frame is unhealthy and unbibli...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:08:06
Christian Influencers: Authority Without Training?
The Study Boys Season 3, Episode 4:This week Lex Lutheran and FLAME react to a video featuring Pastor Brian Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer, weighing in on their take about Christian influencers speaking as voices of authority witho...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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43:01
Did Philip Anthony Mitchell Get Baptism Wrong? | Historic Christianity Responds
The Study Boys Season 3, Episode 3: This week we dive into a critical discussion of Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell’s baptistic view of baptism, weighing it against the historic teaching of the Church. From the Nicene Creed to passages ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:01:20
Pt. #2 Does Sin Really Belong in the Church? EP. 2
Episode 2 – Sin Belongs in the ChurchIn the debut episode of The Study Boys, Lex Lutheran and FLAME react to Dr. Joel Biermann’s podcast Joel Biermann, engaging his provocative claim that “Sin Belongs in the Church.” Together, we unpack wha...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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39:49
Does Sin Really Belong in the Church? EP. #1
Episode 1 – Sin Belongs in the ChurchIn the debut episode of The Study Boys, Lex Lutheran and FLAME react to Dr. Joel Biermann’s podcast Joel Biermann, engaging his provocative claim that “Sin Belongs in the Church.” Together, we unpack wha...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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47:50
Popular Preaching Abuses God's Law
The Study is back! Season 2, episode 5! We are working through the Book of Concord starting with the Apology of the Augsburg Confession Article Xlla on repentance. I'd encourage you to pick up a Book Of Concord and to follow along. It's availab...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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31:55
God Repents Us (We Cannot Repent On Our Own)
The Study is back! Season 2, episode 4! We are working through the Book of Concord starting with the Apology of the Augsburg Confession Article Xlla on repentance. I'd encourage you to pick up a Book Of Concord and to follow along. It's availab...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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26:06