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Theonomy Takes on Creepy Bikini Guy | EP 129

Summary In Episode 129 of Tearing Down High Places, Average Joe leads Pastors Tim Robinson and Jeff Kliewer through three interlocking topics—theonomy (God’s law), slavery, and evangelism— while discussing a by a recent incident at a Collingswood, NJ community pool. A man identifying as a woman appeared in a bikini; parents confronted him, and he […]

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Theonly takes on Creepy Bikini Guy

Territorial Spirits, Spiritual Warfare & Claiming Ground for Christ | Ep 127

Tearing Down High PlacesEpisode Summary In Episode 127 of Tearing Down High Places, Pastor Jeff Kliewer explores territorial spirits—high-ranking demonic forces influencing regions and nations—drawing primarily from Daniel 10. The discussion connects biblical spiritual warfare to current events like the World Cup (e.g., the Egyptian coach’s reaction to an Israeli flag), historical revivals (Guatemala, Argentina,

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Territorial Spirits, Spiritual Warfare & Claiming Ground for Christ | Ep 127

Home Church: Faithful or Flawed | EP 122

In Episode 122 of Tearing Down High Places, hosts Pastor Jeff, Pastor Tim Average Joe Special Guest Host, Pastor Seth, respond to a popular video promoting the home church movement. They examine the speaker’s 10 reasons for preferring house churches (biblical precedent, efficiency, intimacy, local mission, persecution-proofing, flexibility, organic growth, child integration, prayer/testimony, and priesthood

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Home Church: Faithful or Flawed

Is God Anti-Gay? Exposing Side B | EP 121

Episode Summary (for Show Notes) In Episode 121 of Tearing Down High Places, Pastors Tim Robinson, Jeff Kliewer, and Average Joe tackle one of the most divisive issues in the modern church: homosexuality. They examine Side A (full affirmation) and Side B (same-sex attraction as identity but celibacy required) perspectives, contrasting them with clear biblical

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Is God Anti gay?

Colonial Pastors Founded America: David Whitney on Biblical Government EP | 119Episode Summary 

Episode Summary  In Part 1 of this powerful two-episode series, Pastor David Whitney (Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church, Bowie, MD and senior instructor at the Institute on the Constitution) joins Average Joe and Pastor Jeff to reveal how America’s founding was birthed from the colonial pulpits and the Great Awakening. They unpack the four God-ordained governments—self,

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David Whitney on Colonial Pastors and Biblical Government

Zohran Mamdani’s “Economic Justice” = Tim Keller’s Generous Justice | Ep 118

Episode Summary In Episode 118 of Tearing Down High Places, Pastors Jeff Kliewer and Tim Robinson join Average Joe for a focused 30-minute discussion on how cultural compromise sneaks into the church. After recapping highlights from the recent Truth Conference in Florida (including an upcoming guest announcement), the hosts zero in on one explosive connection:

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Zohran Mamdani's "Economic Justice" = Tim Keller's Generous Justice | Ep 118

End Cowardice: How Every Christian Can Make Disciples | Ep 116

Episode Summary  In TDHP Episode 116, Cody Libolt returns to help listeners apply the principles from his book *Redeeming the West*. Joined by Pastor Jeff,  Pastor Tim and Average Joe, the conversation focuses on practical discipleship: how every mature Christian can move beyond simply attending church to become a mentor who exerts real “salt and

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End Cowardice: How Every Christian Can Make Disciples

New Athens Statement: Christian Philosophy vs Heresy | TDHP Ep 113

Summary  In Episode 113, author Cody Libolt joins Pastor Jeff Kliewer, Pastor Tim Robinson and Average Joe, to wrap up their series on his book *Redeeming the West*. They unpack the New Athens Statement—a clear, 1,000-word philosophical summary designed to give Christians sound thinking that pairs with solid theology. The conversation explores why philosophy matters

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New Athens Statement: Christian Philosphy vs Heresy

Mt. Laurel Pastor calls out Mayor on Child Marriage Claims | EP 110

 Summary In Episode 110 of Tearing Down High Places, Pastor Jeff Kliewer recounts his bold confrontation at a Mount Laurel, New Jersey town council meeting over a Ramadan proclamation. Joined by hosts Average Joe Gormley, Pastor Tim Robinson, and Pastor Seth Brickley, they critique Islam’s teachings, Muhammad’s life (including child marriage and violence), and multiculturalism’s

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Mt. Laurel Pastor calls out Mayor on Child Marriage Claims | EP 110

Government Today vs God’s Design: No Earthly Kings | EP 108

Summary (for show notes / description): In Episode 108 of Tearing Down High Places, hosts Pastor Jeff Kliewer and Average Joe Gormley welcome back Cody Libolt for part four of his book Redeeming the West: A Christian Defense of Reason and Individualism.https://a.co/d/02MwRJX8 The discussion dives deep into biblical government, individual rights, capitalism vs. collectivism, and

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Cody Libolt: Government Today vs Gods Design: No Earthly Kings