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by Jerry Eicher
The history and theology of Anabaptism
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- 2 days ago29 min
When God Believed in Himself: Romans 3 and the Faith of God
This is Jerry Eicher from Anabaptist Perspectives exploring Romans 3—particularly the phrase "the faith of God" in verse 3—and arguing for the plain reading that God himself has faith in and through his own purposes. Jerry traces biblical support (including Isaiah 63), examines how God’s faith relates to human failure, law, and conscience, and reflects on the cosmic stakes of redemption. Topics covered include the priority of faith before works, how the law exposes human failure, historical and liturgical echoes (Feast of Fools, medieval imagery), a Timothy Keller observation on moral truth as a matter of faith, and the development of atonement theories—from early church Christus Victor to Anselm’s penal-substitution emphases. Jerry argues that penal substitution is necessary but not the whole story: the goal of redemption is the defeat of Satan and the vindication of God’s truth through the shedding of blood. No guests; key points: God’s faith carried the redemptive plan, human unbelief does not nullify God, faith precedes sacrificial works, and the deepest meaning of the cross is cosmic victory over evil—not merely internal legal satisfaction. Listeners can expect theological reflection, biblical exegesis, historical background, and practical implications for why faith remains central.
- 1 weeks ago30 min
Sacrifice, Faith, and Romans
This episode features Jerry Eicher from Anabaptist Theological Perspectives taking a deep dive into Romans 2–3. He focuses on contested passages about judgment, works, and faith — distinguishing the works of the law from works of sacrifice — and explores how sacrifice, repentance, and baptism relate to justification. Eicher engages with historical and modern interpreters (including a note on Jordan Peterson), examines Paul and James on Abraham and works, and argues for a coherent reading that preserves both God’s righteousness and the believer’s path of patient, sacrificial faith.
- 2 weeks ago28 min
Romans Unpacked: God's Righteousness and the Corrupt Will
Host Jerry Eicher (Anabaptist Theological Perspectives) explores Romans chapter 1—especially verses 16–17—to ask what Paul means by “the righteousness of God,” surveying theological controversies about whether God’s righteousness is inherent in his nature or defined by his will. The episode traces the biblical foundation from Genesis through Paul: the fall’s effect on the human will, idolatry and God giving people over to sinful desires, the role of conscience vs. the law, and how moral choices relate to true righteousness. Eicher contrasts Anabaptist (Menno Simons) and Protestant/Reformed/Catholic readings, arguing for the necessity of a real new birth (dying to the old self) rather than merely forensic imputation or moral reform, and discusses pastoral implications—including sensitive treatment of sexual sin, human inclination, and the limits of moralism.
- 2 weeks ago12 min
Why Annihilation Can't Win: A Theological Case Against Soul Erasure
Host Jerry Eicher explores the growing debate over the annihilation of the soul at death, arguing for the traditional biblical view of eternal punishment and critiquing annihilationist readings of scripture. Drawing on a quote from George MacDonald and on Stephen Hawking’s work on black holes and Hawking radiation, Eicher argues that annihilation is both theologically and scientifically problematic: evil must ‘live its evil’ until it chooses good, and matter appears to be returned to the universe rather than erased. Key points include the impossibility of ultimate annihilation, the idea of hell as containment and preservation rather than simple obliteration, and the ethical urgency for human beings to choose rightly in light of these considerations.
- 2 weeks ago14 min
When Mercy Hurts: How Helping Can Make Things Worse
In this episode Jerry Eicher of Anabaptist Theological Perspectives argues that well‑intentioned mercy can sometimes do more harm than good because spiritual choices shape biological and cultural outcomes. Drawing on Jesus’ “seek the kingdom first” principle and recent neuroscience and epigenetic ideas, he explains how habits and neural connections are formed, passed between generations, and require deliberate spiritual disciplines to change. Jerry applies the principle to mission work (including a discussion of Haiti’s history and current challenges), international adoption and foster care, and the reception of new converts in Anabaptist communities. He emphasizes the importance of teaching Bible reading, prayer, fasting, submission to God’s will, and sustained discipleship rather than assuming material aid or kindness alone will produce lasting change. Listeners will learn practical cautions for missionaries, adoptive parents, and church leaders, and why deep, multi‑generational spiritual formation—not just immediate relief—is necessary to produce durable transformation.
- Aug 22, 202623 min
Crossing the Rubicon: The Lindsay Clancy Moment
Host Jerry Eicher (Anabaptist perspective) unpacks a week of cultural watershed moments: the Lindsay Clancy murder trial and the surprising public support it revealed; a provocative quote from Matt Walsh and a reflection on Peachy Keenan's piece about why many women are angry despite apparent gains. Eicher also examines a parallel controversy inside the Mennonite world — a pastor’s monetary ‘purity’ contracts with students, the outcry over spiritual abuse, and what these practices reveal about control, sexual ethics, and the erosion of traditional agreements between men and women. The episode ties these events to broader themes: the crossing of cultural lines (the “Rubicon”), the decline of male agency in contemporary Christian circles, the role of institutions, and a call to reconsider a biblical vision of manhood and household responsibility.
- Aug 15, 202633 min
The Freeloader Problem: When Voices Feed Off Others’ Work
Jerry Eicher (Anabaptist Theological Perspective) examines the “freeloader” or “free rider” phenomenon as it appears in politics, social media, and the church. Drawing on evolutionary theology, Scripture (Paul’s “if a man will not work, he shall not eat”), and voices like Jordan Peterson, Eicher traces how individuals or movements ride on functioning institutions without contributing to them. The episode explores examples from recent public life — the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s murder and funeral, Candace Owens’s investigatory posture, debates involving Tucker Carlson and Ben Shapiro, and the broader rot in universities and institutions. Key points include the danger of self-exaltation, the need for submission to community norms, and Paul’s recommended response: exclusion rather than accommodation of freeloaders.
- Aug 8, 202628 min
When Mercy Hurts: The Risks of Cross-Cultural Adoption
Jerry Eicher of Anabaptist Theological Perspectives examines the pitfalls of well-meaning interventions in non-Christian cultures, using a personal story of a young couple who adopted foster children to illustrate how good intentions can go disastrously wrong. Topics include the limits of charitable aid, the spiritual and biological consequences of entrenched sin (including neural patterns passed across generations), the danger of prideful “rescue” missions, and the need for patient, gospel-centered transformation rather than quick fixes. Key points: caution before adopting or relieving suffering with material wealth alone; faithfulness often requires long, costly cultural change across generations; and the only lasting remedy is true contact with Christ and sustained discipleship.
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