A Reasonable Response

A Reasonable Response

By: Church & Family Life

Language: en

Categories: Religion, Spirituality, Christianity, Kids, Family, Parenting

“A Reasonable Response” is a thoughtful, sometimes lighthearted, but always Scripture-centered program hosted by Robert Bosley. Each episode tackles contemporary issues, cultural trends, and theological debates through the lens of a Reformed Baptist worldview. With a mix of biblical exegesis and cultural commentary, this program offers listeners both clarity and conviction. Designed for Christians who value theological depth without unnecessary jargon, the show equips believers to discern truth from error and apply the sufficiency of Scripture to all of life and ministry.

Episodes

The Progressive Gospel vs. the Real Christ: A Reasoned Response to James Talarico
Oct 27, 2025

In this sobering episode of A Reasonable Response, Robert Bosley confronts a dangerous distortion of Jesus emerging from progressive theology—a version of Christ with no lordship, no law, and no demand for repentance.

Bosley contrasts this false gospel with the true message of Scripture: that while our sins are great, Christ is greater, and only in Him is there forgiveness and eternal hope. He warns that redefining Jesus to fit cultural comfort zones may sound like love, but in reality, it's a message that leads souls away from salvation.

This is not just a cr...

Duration: 00:27:08
Why Patriarchy Isn’t a Dirty Word?- A Reasoned Response to Feminist Misreadings
Oct 13, 2025

In this episode of A Reasonable Response, Robert Bosley tackles the lightning-rod issue of patriarchy—a word that sparks outrage in some circles and confusion in others. Responding to viral videos and modern critiques of passages like Proverbs 31, Bosley offers a calm, biblical, and thoughtful defense of male headship and gender roles as taught in Scripture.

Rather than reacting with hostility or fear, he encourages listeners to rediscover God’s created design—not as a tool of oppression, but as a beautiful framework for flourishing in the home, church, and society. With theological clarity, this episode helps believers navigate the tens...

Duration: 00:24:43
Are Catholics Christians? A Reasoned Response to a Divisive Claim
Sep 30, 2025

In this episode of A Reasonable Response, Robert Bosley takes on a controversial and often emotionally charged question: Are Roman Catholics truly Christians?

While many within evangelical circles are quick to affirm Roman Catholics as brothers and sisters in Christ, Bosley pushes back—explaining why, according to Scripture and a biblical understanding of the gospel, this claim deserves serious scrutiny. Walking through core doctrinal differences, including justification, authority, and the nature of the gospel itself, he makes the case that Rome’s teaching fundamentally distorts the message of salvation.

This episode is not a harsh polemi...

Duration: 00:20:44
Dispensationalism Examined: A Reasoned Response to Common Claims
Sep 09, 2025

In this episode of A Reasonable Response, Robert Bosley tackles the often-polarizing topic of dispensationalism. After a few lighthearted reactions to some of the more extreme online voices, Bosley shifts into “The Breakdown” to address core dispensational claims—especially those concerning Israel, prophecy, and God’s promises.

He challenges popular interpretations, examines the biblical foundation for covenant theology, and encourages listeners to test every teaching against Scripture. This is an episode for anyone seeking clarity on where dispensationalism and covenant theology diverge—and why it matters for understanding God’s redemptive plan.

Duration: 00:25:28
Baptists vs. Presbyterians: A Reasoned Response to Arguments About the New Covenant
Aug 26, 2025

In this episode of A Reasonable Response, Robert Bosley reflects on the long-standing theological differences between Baptists and Presbyterians—particularly regarding the nature of the New Covenant and whether covenant signs should be applied to children.

 

Rather than stirring division, Bosley highlights the shared faith both traditions hold in Christ and encourages a spirit of humility, charity, and biblical fidelity in the conversation. This is not a battle to draw lines outside the kingdom—but a call to sharpen one another as brothers and sisters in an in-house theological family debate.

 

If you...

Duration: 00:23:33
Can Women Be Pastors? A Reasoned Response to 7 Common Arguments
Aug 12, 2025

In this episode of A Reasonable Response, Robert Bosely, with clarity and care, walks through seven popular egalitarian arguments—touching on creation, the fall, spiritual gifts, and Galatians 3—and responds from a confessional Reformed Baptist position. Bosley shows how Scripture affirms both the dignity of women and the distinct roles God has designed within the church. Whether you’re curious, conflicted, or confident on the issue, this episode offers a respectful and biblically grounded defense of male eldership.

Duration: 00:11:57