In this episode of Tough Texts, Dan Price and Scott Keith continue reading Proverbs 29, exploring themes of reproof, the nature of bloodthirsty men, the contrast between fools and wise men, the responsibilities of rulers, and the relationship between the poor and their oppressors. They emphasize the importance of listening to wisdom, the consequences of falsehood, and the hope found in a faithful king who judges with equity.

In this episode of Tough Texts, Dan Price and Scott Keith look into Proverbs 29.

Proverbs is more than clever sayings. It is a book which reveals the wisdom of God in how you are to live your daily life.

Wisdom and strength require bootstrap-pulling and the placing of noses to grindstones.

This passage teaches us about the person and work of Christ not in false personification or in the Arian way but in the true biblical and Trinitarian way.

Saul's pride begins to unravel him. Hard to imagine that are biggest enemy is often our own fearful heart.

God does not give us an undebatable answer to suffering. Instead, God suffers, too.

Dear Prudence. In this episode, we focus our discussion on prudence, temperance, and modesty regarding church, marriage, public discourse, and social media while reading Gregory of Nazianzus’ letters to Basil the Great and Gregory of Nyssa about their doctrine of the Holy Spirit and Basil's later death.

Simple Man. In this episode, we read G.K. Chesterton and discuss everything from simple living to the death and resurrection of Christ as the foundation of reality, the higher meaning of cups, and why a tomato is just a tomato.

How are we filled with the knowledge and spirtiual wisdom and understanding of God?

We begin the New Year of Tough Texts with James 1:5-8, where James instructs believers to seek wisdom from God.

We can look at our world at face value or we can see God's expression of His wisdom, love and kindness. Rebekah Caggegi sings "Surrounded".