Carpe Fide

Episode 223: The Weight of Truth in a Culture of DeathIn this sobering episode, we confront the devastating reality of a legal system and society that has severely degraded its understanding of morality. We discuss the harrowing recent case out of Georgia, where a 31-year-old woman intentionally took a massive dose of abortion pills at roughly 24 weeks. Tragically, the baby was born alive,...

Welcome to episode 222 of the Carpe Fide podcast, where we prove that the biblical response to evil is a healthy mix of soup kitchens and airstrikes.This week, former Army sniper John Cooper drops in to talk about Iran. He starts off by giving us some background on how he saved the Niagara Gospel Mission from financial ruin by actually discipling the homeless, rather than just handing them clean...

Welcome back to the Carpe Fide podcast! For this episode, we are taking a brief break from our usual programming to share a special sermon recently preached at Missio Dei Church. In this message, we dive deep into Ephesians 1:7 to explore the incredible spiritual gift of redemption. The sermon examines the believer's profound transition from the infinite past of being chosen by God into the...

Welcome to Episode 220 of the Carpe Fide podcast, where Justin and Jesse Gruber tackle the completely normal, definitely-not-insane internet trend of deciding Hitler actually "wasn't that bad of a guy". Because dropping $100 on Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History archive was simply out of the budget, the guys instead bring on their former pastor and biblical counselor, Joe Schenke, to help them...

Justin and Jesse Gruber broadcast from the badlands of South Jersey to officially rename hockey to "Ice Football" and celebrate the beautiful sound of the New Jersey governor getting relentlessly booed by Devils fans.Moving from sports to spiritual gymnastics, the guys trace the 1950s "stay out of our bedroom" movement directly into the modern church. They compare C.S. Lewis's safe, "vanilla"...

In this sermon, Justin dives into the deep theological waters of Ephesians 1:5-6 to explore the tension of divine election and the overwhelming reality of God's grace. Have you ever found yourself wanting to "pause" the Bible's song of praise to lodge a formal complaint with the Creator about fairness?. We tackle the struggle of our finite minds trying to grasp infinite truths, shifting the...

The bags under our eyes are officially larger than a 2000s-era grocery haul, but the show must go on. In this "Year of the Viral Illness," we’re caffeinated, congested, and ready to break down a news cycle that is somehow even more feverish than we are.In This Episode:California’s Super Surcharge: We look at the "privilege" of playing the Super Bowl in the Golden State, where players are...

We have another sermon for you this week! Why settle for the "crumbs" of religious entertainment when the Master has invited us to the actual meal? In this exposition of Ephesians 1:4, we confront the weight and glory of the doctrine of Election. Before the stars existed or the foundations of the world were laid, God chose a people—not based on merit or data, but in the sufficient counsel of His...

On this episode, we talk about ICE. Let's look at what's going on in Minnesota. Let's talk about Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Let's talk about the responses. No reason not to. Come reason with us!LINKS Use code CARPE FIDE for 10% off your book purchase at Mud Hen Mama's main siteCheck out the discounted Men's and Women's bundles for our listeners at Old Forge PressWe have RELAUNCHED our store! New...

On this episode, we cover the happenings of one Don Lemon at Cities Church in Minnesota, a bizzare "debate" on interracial marriage, and just how stupid everything is. No need for a long blurb about it, you can listen for yourself!LINKS Use code CARPE FIDE for 10% off your book purchase at Mud Hen Mama's main siteCheck out the discounted Men's and Women's bundles for our listeners at Old Forge...