Snake on the Table

About Snake on the Table

Reformation Church pastors, Jerry Dorris and Tanner Cartwright, hash out tough and often taboo topics.

Publisher

Jerry Dorris & Tanner Cartwright

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Aug 2024

Latest episode

2 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

16 of 110 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   2 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   SNAKE 101: Does Everything Require a Biblical Proof Text?

   Host Dr. Michael Heiser explores the frustrating tendency to demand biblical proof texts for obvious Christian truths in this interview.

2. 

   26 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   SNAKE 100: Who Should We Be Willing to Associate With?

   Host Jerry and Host Tanner explore discerning who Christians should associate with, offering categories for fellowship, cooperation, and separation to foster unity and avoid confusion.

3. 

   5 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   SNAKE 99: Does How We Present Ourselves In Public Matter?

   In a culture that constantly pushes against biblical standards, we're challenged to reconsider what true femininity and masculinity look like in our homes. This conversation cuts through modern confusion to address something deeply practical yet profoundly spiritual: how we present ourselves and raise our children reflects our understanding of God's created order. Drawing from passages like 1 Peter and Titus, we're reminded that femininity isn't weakness—it's strength expressed through gentleness, dignity, and grace. The discussion reveals that modesty isn't merely about avoiding immodesty; it's about cultivating beauty that honors God and respects others. When we teach our daughters to carry themselves with elegance and our sons to dress with intentionality, we're not imposing legalistic rules—we're shepherding their hearts toward self-governance rooted in biblical principles. The goal isn't external conformity but internal transformation that naturally flows outward. As we consider how our families present themselves to the world, we're confronted with a deeper question: does our appearance reflect the order, beauty, and intentionality of the God we serve? This isn't about pride or pretense; it's about stewardship of the bodies and resources God has given us, and about loving our neighbors well enough to present ourselves in ways that honor them and open doors for gospel conversations.

Inside a recent episode

SNAKE 101: Does Everything Require a Biblical Proof Text?

Published 2 Jun 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] It's like, well, you could build a biblical argument for cleanliness. Hygiene, yeah. Sure, you could do that, but I don't need a verse to tell my children they need to brush their teeth and require that of them and spank them if they don't do it. And so I don't need those things. The scriptures never say you have to wear deodorant. My children aren't going to wear deodorant. They're going to rub crystals under their arms. Old Spice is where it's at. My sons, when they start stinking, they're going to wear deodorant. They shower when they're dirty. Another family, they're a little more loose on that. […]

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