LIVING FAITH BIBLE INSTITUTE

If God inspired His Word, what happened to those words after they were given? 

In this PostScript Essentials conversation, Brandon Briscoe sits down with Dr. Alan Shelby to explore the relationship between inspiration, inscription, transmission, preservation, and translation—and what those doctrines mean for our confidence in the Bible we hold today.

From a KJV, Bible-believing perspective, this conversation asks whether preservation ended with the original manuscripts or whether God providentially preserved His Word through history, transmission, and translation. Dr. Shelby discusses textual criticism, the history of the English Bible, the King James Bible, Jeremiah 36, the Received Text, and the providential preservation of Scripture.

Originally recorded as PostScript Episodes 100 & 101, these two conversations have been brought together into one PostScript Essentials presentation. If God was capable of inspiring His Word, is He also capable of preserving it?

And don't forget to catch this week's episode of SoundMind! 

What if one reason God gives us more peace, strength, time, or provision is that now some of it is available for someone else? In this episode, Jonathan Kindler continues the "Stewarding the Good" series by exploring what happens when life finally gets a little easier—and our instinct is to protect what we’ve gotten back. Through stories about parenting, opening his home to someone who needed a place to stay, and his own struggle with overcommitment, Jonathan considers how to enjoy God’s good gifts without guilt while still remaining available for His purposes.

What does the Bible actually teach about men and women, gender roles, and leadership in the church? 

In this episode of The Postscript Show, Brandon Briscoe sits down with Thomas Harding, pastor of Portland Gospel Church, to examine the debate between egalitarianism and complementarianism. They discuss biblical authority and hermeneutics, whether Galatians 3:28 teaches that gender distinctions have been erased in Christ, and why the doctrine of creation is foundational to understanding God’s design for men and women.

The conversation also examines Jesus’ teaching, Paul’s instructions in Ephesians and 1 Timothy, the qualifications for pastors and deacons, and why Paul’s teaching on gender roles is rooted in creation rather than merely first-century culture.

Does complementarianism diminish women? Brandon and Thomas address this question from Scripture, showing how equal value in Christ does not require identical responsibilities. They also discuss how biblical distinctions between men and women allow both to serve the church in meaningful and complementary ways.

Finally, they discuss how pastors and church members can hold firmly to biblical convictions while showing grace and compassion toward people wrestling with these questions—and why discipleship and the gospel should remain central.

And don't forget to catch this week's episode of SoundMind! 

What happens when cutting someone off starts to feel like proof that healing is taking place? In this Thinking Through episode, Jonathan Kindler examines the growing cultural movement toward going no contact with family and asks when distance is wise—and when it becomes avoidance. Beginning with the Wall Street Journal story of Shoshana Rubli, this episode explores why estrangement can bring real relief, why relief is not always the same thing as healing, and how psychological language can sometimes turn complicated relationships into simple diagnoses.

Join Brandon Briscoe as he welcomes missionary Myles Cheadle back to The Postscript Show for an honest update from Nairobi, Kenya.

Many assume Kenya is a Christian nation, but is it truly biblical Christianity? In this conversation, Myles shares what life and ministry are really like on the mission field as he plants a church in one of Africa's fastest-growing cities. 

Hear the remarkable true story of a missing young girl, police corruption, and how God intervened in an unforgettable way. Along the way, Myles discusses the challenges of cultural Christianity, prosperity theology, Islam's growing influence, witchcraft, bribery, language learning, raising a family overseas, and what faithful gospel ministry actually looks like in East Africa.

Whether you're interested in missions, church planting, apologetics, or simply want to be encouraged by God's work around the world, this episode offers a candid look at both the hardships and the victories of serving Christ on the mission field.

And don't forget to catch this week's episode of SoundMind! 

What are you waiting to break before you decide it deserves your attention? In this immersive episode, Jonathan Kindler explores the wisdom of Proverbs 27 and what it means to care for the good things in our lives before they become emergencies. Blending scripture, storytelling, and personal reflection, this episode examines why healthy relationships, dependable people, spiritual rhythms, and even our own bodies still require attention—and how easily we can consume the strength we were meant to steward.

This is a reminder that all Summer semester assignments are due tonight by 11:59 PM (CST). Please be sure to submit all remaining work before the deadline.

As outlined in our summer policies, late work will not be accepted, so please make sure you finish and upload your assignments today.

Also, Fall enrollment is now open!If you haven't registered yet, now is a great time to secure your classes for the upcoming semester. We look forward to continuing to grow together in God's Word this fall!

—LFBI Team

Fall enrollment is now open! Whether you are just beginning your journey or making steady progress through the program, each semester is another opportunity to deepen your understanding of God's Word and grow in your ability to serve His church.

If you are still completing the Foundations portion of your program, we especially want to encourage you to enroll in Freshman Orientation this semester. While it may not seem like a traditional Bible course, it is one of the most important classes you will take during your first year at LFBI.

Freshman Orientation is designed to help you understand the expectations, standards, and culture of our school. You'll learn how to succeed academically, make the most of your courses, utilize our resources effectively, and develop the habits necessary to thrive in LFBI's unique learning environment. Students who complete this course early in their studies are better equipped to navigate the program with confidence and excellence.

If you are eligible to take Freshman Orientation, we strongly encourage you to make it a priority this fall. The investment you make now will strengthen every course that follows.

We look forward to having you with us this semester as we continue growing together in the knowledge of Christ and preparing for faithful ministry.

Love,

LFBI TEAM