Well-Driven Nails
Trinity Presbyterian Church’s Well-Driven Nails podcast with hosts Andrew Dionne and Jeremy Peirce. A podcast about Christ, Christianity, culture, and anything else that might occur to us. ”The words of wise men are like goads, and masters of these collections are like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd” (Ecclesiastes 12:11). www.trinityspartanburg.com
Episodes
Friday Sep 22, 2023
15. What’s Your Boast?
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
We seem to take most opportunities to sprinkle our boasts into our conversations. We boast about our successes, failures, proximity to famous people, experiences, travels, and even breakfast cereal. Our boast should be in the Lord, the Cross, and our weaknesses.
Friday Sep 15, 2023
14. The Myth of the Christ Myth
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Today's "influencers" don't like Christian morality, so they posit the idea that Christ never existed. We take on that theory and debunk it.
Friday Sep 08, 2023
13. Thanksgiving as Antidote
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Bitterness reigning in your heart? Rivalry? Envy? Anger? Sadness? Fight it by giving thanks to God in and for all things.
"And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father..." (Eph. 5:18-20)."...in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." (1 Thess. 5:18).
Friday Sep 01, 2023
12. The Utility (and Danger) of Insults
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
We take a look at Luther's insults and discuss what they accomplished. Harsh language, and, yes, name-calling are a part of the Word of God, used by our Savior Himself. What does invective do and when should we use it, if ever?Here's a link to the article mentioned in the podcast: Fury, "Invective and Discernment in Luther, D. Erasmus, and Thomas More."
Friday Aug 25, 2023
11. Beards
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Beards are popular for the moment, especially in Reformed churches. What gives? "Growing a beard," said Charles Spurgeon, "is a habit most natural, Scriptural, manly and beneficial." We generally agree but outward symbols can mask ugly inward realities. Beards proclaim masculinity, but some use them to obscure effeminacy.
You'll hear choice quotes from God's Word, Spurgeon, Augustine, Julian the Apostate, Clement of Alexandria, and William Wallace.
Friday Aug 18, 2023
10. The Manosphere: Good, Bad, and Mostly Ugly
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
The men of the manosphere get a few things right, but they quickly go off the rails. We talk about some of the biggest names in the manosphere, and the problems of the Christian version of the manosphere, then head to Scripture to define masculine strength. Titus 2:6-8 and 1 John 2:12-14 have the definitive answers. What is masculine strength? Listen to find out.
Friday Aug 11, 2023
9. Congressional Hearings, UAPs, Aliens, & Demons
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
There's a congressional whistleblower making headlines by testifying about salvaged alien spacecraft and biologics. Conspiracy or reality? What's a Christian to think?Here are a few things we touch on in this episode of WDN: UAPs, UFOs, Evolution, Aliens, Science, Congressional Hearings, General Revelation, The Image of God in Man, Ezekiel's Vision, Angels, Demons, Sleep Paralysis, and the Word of God.Yep...all of that and more.
Friday Aug 04, 2023
8. Abe Brown, Thomas Dionne, & John Klink: Our Grandfathers
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Jeremy and I talk about our grandfathers and their endeavors—bluegrass, Dionne's Garage, WW2, charcoal grilling research, and more...Tracks you'll hear on this episode:1. Canyon Grass: Born to Be with You (1974)—Abe Brown, Jeannie Brown, Kenny Brown, Steve Stephenson, & Tom Mullin2. Canyon Grass: Canyon Grass Breakdown (1974)—An Abe Brown Original3. Canyon Grass: Ridin' On That Midnight Train (1974)4. Canyon Grass: Turn Your Radio On (1974)5. The Brown Family: Rock My Soul—Abe Brown, Jeannie Brown, Jeremy Peirce, & Josh Balkind
Check out one of John D. Klink's patents here: The Charcoal Fire Kindler.
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Jeremy and I sat down (via Zoom) with Chuck Fultz to discuss his work as the Marketing Director of Water Mission and his recent deployment to earthquake-ravaged Turkey. Mr. Fultz also serves as an elder at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg, SC.For more information about the good work of Water Mission visit www.watermission.org.
Friday Jul 21, 2023
6. Sexuality and Pornography, Part 2
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Andrew and Jeremy continue their discussion of the idolatry of pornography and get into some practical ways to fight temptation. This is part 2 of 2. There might also be a third part...
Friday Jul 14, 2023
5. Sexuality and Pornography, Part 1
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Andrew and Jeremy get into a discussion of the idolatry of pornography. We ought to guard ourselves from idols (1 John 5:21). This is part 1 of 2.
Friday Jul 07, 2023
4. Become Sober-minded
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
A good follow-up to our podcasts on psychedelics and drug use. "Become sober-minded as you ought, and stop sinning; for some have no knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame" (1 Cor. 15:34).
"Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world. After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen" (1 Peter 5:8-11).
Friday Jun 30, 2023
3. Psychedelics, Part 2
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Part 2 of our discussion of the wickedness and danger of psychedelics.Here's our general take: Psychedelics are wicked and open you up to the world of demons.
Friday Jun 23, 2023
2. Psychedelics, Part 1
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Andrew and Jeremy discuss the rejuvenation of psychedelics as propelled by former Green Bay Packers quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, and the ubiquitous and influential podcaster Joe Rogan. Here's our general take: Psychedelics are wicked and open you up to the world of demons.This is part 1 of 2.
Saturday Jun 17, 2023
1. Testimonies (Get To Know The Hosts of WDN)
Saturday Jun 17, 2023
Saturday Jun 17, 2023
Welcome to Well-Driven Nails. In this episode (our very first!), Andrew Dionne, pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg, SC, and Jeremy Peirce, member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and tradesman, share the circumstances surrounding their conversions.