In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jon Pratt for a discussion on his new book, "My Sheep Follow Me: A Study of Perseverance and the Threat of Antinomianism."

Dr. Pratt walks us through how a seminary paper assignment became a dissertation, then lectures, and eventually, this new book. In our discussion, we examine how Jesus’s metaphors of "fruit" and Paul’s teachings on the Holy Spirit provide a roadmap for the Christian life.

Dr. Pratt also helps us navigate the threat of antinomianism, which minimizes the necessity of obedience. He offers a biblically grounded perspective on how we can truly know we are following the Good Shepherd.

In this episode, we preview the 2026 McDonald Lectures with Central Seminary Provost, Dr. Brett Williams. This year's lecture series, titled "What in the World is a Worldview?", challenges the way evangelicals have defined and used the term worldview.The McDonald Lectures will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. To learn more and to register, visit our website.

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In this episode, Dr. Jon Pratt discusses the complex lineage of the Herods, their political maneuvers, and their impact on the New Testament. We explore the rise of Herod the Great alongside the achievements and paranoia that characterized his reign.

We wrap up by looking at the big picture. The Herods were obsessed with maintaining political power, but their legacy cannot compare to the church's lasting impact. This proves that worldly leaders come and go, but God is ultimately in control.