Vine Abiders Podcast

About Vine Abiders Podcast

Theological studies with Chris White an author, filmmaker and podcaster. Holiness, Wesleyan, Early Church. vineabiders.substack.com (https://vineabiders.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Chris White

Category

religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Jan 2025

Latest episode

17 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Oct 2026

   What If Faith Means Allegiance? - Animated Video and Updates

   What does it really mean to have faith in Jesus? This short animation explores faith as allegiance: believing the gospel and pledging your loyalty to Jesus as King. Beginning with a royal announcement in the Roman world, we explore the language of the gospel, the Greek word pistis, and the connection between faith and obedience. Drawing on the argument in Matthew Bates’s book Salvation by Allegiance Alone, the video asks what changes when we understand faith as loyalty to the risen King. Why does Jesus ask, “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” And why does James say that faith without works is dead? Obedience does not earn his mercy. It follows from giving him your allegiance. Notes: My new Books: How to Quit Drinking Forever - The Hard Truth for Christians: https://www.amazon.com/How-Quit-Drinking-Forever-Christians-ebook/dp/B0HHQWHGSJ Seven Pretrib Problems and the Prewrath Rapture: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Pretrib-Problems-Prewrath-Rapture-ebook/dp/B0HMFNTX7P New Bible Prophecy Podcast: Alan’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bibleprophecyanswers My Bible Prophecy Podcast: https://bibleprophecytalk.com/ Animation by Artiseca Studio: https://artiseca.com Explore Matthew Bates’s book, Salvation by Allegiance Alone:https://www.amazon.com/dp/0801097975 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0801097975) Scripture references: Mark 1:15; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4; Matthew 28:18; Luke 6:46; James 2:17. #BiblicalFaith #JesusIsKing #ChristianAnimation This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vineabiders.substack.com (https://vineabiders.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

2. 

   2 Oct 2026

   How to Quit Drinking Forever: The Hard Truth for Christians — Full Audiobook

   Get the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/How-Quit-Drinking-Forever-Christians/dp/B0HHR129DX (https://www.amazon.com/How-Quit-Drinking-Forever-Christians/dp/B0HHR129DX) What does it mean to truly repent—and how can faith in Jesus Christ change your relationship with alcohol? In this complete audiobook, Chris White shares his own journey out of drunkenness and examines what the Bible teaches about repentance, the fear of the Lord, and freedom from sin. He explores faith as allegiance to Christ, the seriousness of Scripture’s warnings, and the power of the Holy Spirit to help believers live differently. Written for Christians who struggle with drinking or have grown comfortable making excuses for it, How to Quit Drinking Forever challenges familiar assumptions and offers a direct call to turn wholeheartedly to God. Alongside biblical teaching, Chris addresses common questions, offers guidance for beginning the Christian life, and tells the longer story of how his own life changed. Listen to all 13 chapters of How to Quit Drinking Forever: The Hard Truth for Christians by Chris White. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vineabiders.substack.com (https://vineabiders.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

3. 

   13 Sept 2026

   Reclaiming the Faith Interview - Chris White / Phil Baker

   In this episode of Vine Abiders, I’m sharing an interview I recently did with Phil Baker on his excellent podcast, Reclaiming the Faith. Phil and I discuss my book The Deformation (https://www.amazon.com/Deformation-Examining-Reformation-Theology-Through-ebook/dp/B0G5JLTHD7) and explore some of the major theological shifts that have shaped modern Christianity. We begin with my own journey away from Once Saved, Always Saved and then dig into what the New Testament means by the “gospel” and “faith”—including the idea of faith as allegiance to Jesus as King. From there, we discuss Augustine’s influence on Christian theology, original sin and total depravity, Romans 7, Martin Luther and the Reformation understanding of “works,” the Sermon on the Mount, and how the early church understood the death and atonement of Jesus. Toward the end of the conversation, things become more personal as Phil asks me about losing my wife to cancer and what that experience taught me about suffering. We talk about the biblical idea that life is a test, why trials matter, and why the choices we make in the midst of suffering may have eternal significance. Also Mentioned: How to Quit Drinking Forever I recently released a new book, How to Quit Drinking Forever: The Hard Truth for Christians. It tells the story of my own freedom from alcohol and lays out what I believe Scripture teaches about repentance, freedom from bondage, and the genuine power available to Christians—not merely to stop drinking, but to become free from the desire to drink. How to Quit Drinking Forever: The Hard Truth for Christianshttps://www.amazon.com/How-Quit-Drinking-Forever-Christians/dp/B0HHR129DX (https://www.amazon.com/How-Quit-Drinking-Forever-Christians/dp/B0HHR129DX) In This Episode * Why I changed my mind about Once Saved, Always Saved * The gospel as the announcement that Jesus is King * What “faith” means and why allegiance matters * Augustine, original sin, total depravity, and free will * A different way of understanding Romans 7 * Martin Luther, “works,” and the Sermon on the Mount * How Reformation theology changed the understanding of atonement * Penal substitutionary atonement, Christus Victor, and the Old Testament sacrificial system * The scapegoat and what it means for Jesus to “bear” our sins * Why suffering so often becomes a test of faithfulness * What losing my wife taught me about endurance, trials, and eternity Thanks again to Phil Baker for having me on Reclaiming the Faith. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vineabiders.substack.com (https://vineabiders.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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