The Postscript is a podcast and YouTube series that invites listeners into in-depth theological and ministry conversations with pastors, Bible scholars, missionaries, and professors.
Host of the Postscript is Brandon Briscoe, provost of the Living Faith Bible Institute and associate pastor at Midtown Baptist Temple
New episodes of the Postscript release weekly
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Episode 103: Three Forms of Application & the Significance of Context
In this episode we speak with lead pastor Brian Hedges of Heartland Bible Fellowship in Harrisonville, MO about the importance of context in Bible study. All of the Bible is written for us but not all of it is written specifically to us (2 Tim. 3:16). We also look at the three aspects of a proper hermeneutic: historical, doctrinal & inspirational applications of God’s Word.
+29: The KJV Part 2: A Critical View of Scripture
In this episode of the Ps+ we’ll begin to explore the practical implications and underlying thought taking a critical view of scripture.
Episode 102: The Implications of Modern Bible Translations & the King James Bible
In this episode, we conclude our three-part series on the King James Bible with Dr. Alan Shelby, Dean of the Living Faith Bible Institute. We look at the modern translations’ damage to doctrine compared against the KJV Bible’s teachings on two basics of the Christian faith - faith itself & the believer’s spiritual identity. Can someone who uses a modern translation have certainty regarding the specificity of what they believe?
Episode 101: History of Translation, Honey Travels & the King James Bible
In this episode we continue with part two of our three part series on the King James Bible. Dr. Alan Shelby, Dean of the Living Faith Bible Institute, helps us to understand the history behind the King James Bible. In part two we address whether or not God continued to protect his words even within the translation process, what was the translation process like, why can we be confident that God has given us his very words today?
+28: The KJV Part 1: The Doctrine of Preservation
In this episode of the Ps+ we look at what the Bible says about God preserving his Word, as well as discuss a faith-based view of scripture.
Episode 100: Inspiration, Preservation & the King James Bible
In this episode, we begin a three-part series on why the King James is God’s preserved word. Dr. Alan Shelby, Dean of Living Faith Bible Institute, discusses with us the doctrine of inspiration and preservation in order to better understand God’s character and purposes as it concerns scripture. In part 1 of our series, we address when inspiration occurred, why scripture goes beyond the original autographs, the problems with textual criticism, why we can trust God oversaw the process of transcription and translation, and much more.
+27: A Devotional Look at Fear
In this episode of the Ps+ we look at two types of fear: one that leads us away from God and the other that leads us towards him.
Episode 99: Leadership Principles from II Samuel
In this episode with pastor & LFBI professor Kenny Morgan we discuss leadership principles from II Samuel, making a special announcement on behalf of LFBooks.
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Episode 98: Fear, Anxiety & Finding Confidence in the Lord
In this episode with LFBI professor & professional counsellor Jon Kindler we address several key questions on the topic of fear — What is its place in our life? Is there a spiritual component to fear? What are the broken mechanisms we use to cope with fear in the flesh that always fail in time? What happens when fear goes unchecked by truth?
Lastly, we see what God’s Word says about dealing with fear. This leads us to a spiritual walk marked by freedom in faith by the power of God.
+26: Revelation Made Simple, Part 5
In this episode of the Ps+ we wrap up our series in Revelation by reviewing the key concepts and insights necessary in understanding the book.
Episode 97: Raising Teens, Building Trust & Granting Autonomy
In this episode with pastor Kenny Morgan we discuss what it looks like to raise teens in the nurture & admonition of the Lord. Kenny shares from his own experience & answers questions relating to character-building & granting autonomy as a teen matures.
Episode 96: The Crusades Pt 2: Persistent Failure & Fallacy
In this episode we continue our discussion on the crusades with pastor Greg Axe the LFBI professor of Church History. We see how Augustine's City of God laid the doctrinal foundation of Roman Catholic rules for "holy war," along with modern-day ramifications of this ensuing doctrine. We briefly look into the lives of men & boys of the crusades like Bernard of Clairvaux, Saladin, Richard the Lionheart, Stephen of Cloyes & Nicholas of Cologne. Lastly, we consider the horrific Children's Crusade in which 30,000 children marched to their death or enslavement just before another 20,000 did the same.
+25: Revelation Made Simple, Part 4
In this episode of the Ps+ we take a look at the accounts of Christ’s second advent in Revelation Chapters 4-19.
Episode 95: The Crusades Pt. 1: Setting The Stage
In this episode we continue our discussion on Church History with pastor Greg Axe. We begin with the medieval cultural conditions that set the stage for the crusades. We talk about a few key characters: Peter the Hermit, Godfrey of Buillon & Walter the Penniless. We conclude by addressing why the crusades never actually ended.
Episode 94: Mission To India, The Virtuous Woman & Men Washing Dishes
In this episode, we sit down with Bethany and talk about her missionary journey thus far. She shares how God used Bible school to grow her in a leadership capacity. She also tells a few stories of how God has been changing lives abroad, including the fun story of how she met her husband in the field.
Episode 93: Raising Young Children, Cognitive Development & Being Proactive
In this episode with Pastor & Dr. Chris Best we look at the thresholds of early child development & what it looks like to proactively train & discipline children using biblical principles.
Episode 92: Mission To India, Grace & Stories From The Field
In this episode we interview a beloved friend & missionary of 15 years to India. We hear how he received the missionary call. He recounts many testimonies from the field. Lastly we hear his short-list of favorite books on the topic of World Missions.
Episode 91: A Healthy Church, Antioch & Something Worth Multiplying
In this episode with pastor Dan Reneau of Living Faith Lee’s Summit, we discuss from the book of Acts what a healthy church looks like. We take some time to discuss how the church in Antioch, led by Barnabas and Paul, models for us what true ministry success should look like.
+23: Revelation Made Simple, Part 3
In this episode of the Ps+ we take a look at another key verse for understanding the last book of the Bible—Revelation 4:1.
Episode 90: Singleness, The Struggle & The Gift
In this episode, we sit down with author & LFBI professor Eric Phillips to discuss singleness. We address the blessings & struggles that born again singles often face.
