LIVING FAITH BIBLE INSTITUTE

For most Christians, military service and pastoral ministry seem like two very different worlds. One is associated with conflict, discipline, and national defense; the other with discipleship, biblical counseling, and the care of souls. Yet for a military chaplain, those worlds meet every single day. 

In this episode of The Postscript Show, Brandon Briscoe sits down with Lt. Joshua Keatts, Command Chaplain in the United States Navy, to discuss what it means to faithfully minister to sailors during some of life’s most difficult moments—including deployments, combat operations, and the recent conflict involving Iran.

Chaplain Keatts shares his testimony of coming to Christ after joining the military, leaving a promising military career to pursue God’s call to ministry, and now serving aboard the USS Bulkeley by preaching the gospel, providing biblical counseling, discipling sailors, and offering hope in the midst of uncertainty.

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

What does it mean for joy to become full—and to remain when life is not easy? In this episode, Jonathan Kindler explores Jesus’ words in John 15 and the difference between pushing for more and remaining in the love we have already been given. Through scripture, personal reflection, and stories about running, family, comparison, and constant striving, this episode shows how biblical joy can coexist with sorrow because its source is not our circumstances—it is the risen Christ.

As we approach the end of the Summer Term, we want to encourage every student to finish well.

If you still have assignments to complete, now is the time to finish them. Be diligent to complete every lesson, discussion, quiz, and assignment so you can receive full credit for your coursework.

All Summer Term assignments must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (CST) on Saturday, August 1. Please plan accordingly and don't wait until the last minute.

Remember, faithfulness is demonstrated not only in how we begin, but in how we finish.

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Galatians 6:9

As you complete your summer studies, we also encourage you to begin planning for the Fall Semester. Fall course registration is now open, and we invite you to continue growing in your knowledge of God's Word and your preparation for ministry.

Visit LFBI.org to view the Fall course schedule and enroll today.

We're praying for each of you as you finish the semester strong. Keep pressing forward!

Physician-assisted suicide is rapidly expanding across the Western world. As more governments embrace "assisted dying," Christians are faced with difficult questions about suffering, dignity, compassion, and the sanctity of human life. 

In this episode of The Postscript Show, Brandon Briscoe and James Fyffe examine the biblical case against assisted suicide and euthanasia, comparing today's cultural shift with scripture's teaching that God alone is the giver and taker of life. The discussion explores Canada's MAID program, the moral consequences of redefining human dignity, common arguments in favor of assisted dying, and how Christians should respond with both truth and compassion. 

Whether you're trying to understand the ethics of physician-assisted suicide or looking for a biblical framework for end-of-life issues, this conversation will help you think clearly from a Christian worldview.

If you enjoyed this episode, like the video, subscribe, and share it with someone wrestling with these important questions.

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

 

How much happiness passes through our lives without ever receiving our full attention? In the first episode of the Stewarding the Good series, Jonathan Kindler explores three simple ways to notice happiness in everyday life: recognize the good, receive the good, and remember the good. Blending scripture, personal reflection, and stories from family life and years on the road, this episode considers how familiarity, distraction, and constantly looking ahead can keep us from enjoying the gifts already in front of us.

How do you help someone without rushing to fix them? In this episode, Jonathan Kindler explores the biblical wisdom of 1 Thessalonians 5:14 and what it means to care for people with patience, discernment, and truth. Building on the desert, storm, waiting room, garden, and mountain imagery from the Walking With series, Jonathan explains why the same answer may not help every person in the same way.

Did the Gospel of Mark originally end at Mark 16:8 or does Mark 16:9–20 belong in Scripture? For nearly two centuries, modern textual critics have questioned the authenticity of the final twelve verses of Mark, leading many modern Bible translations to bracket the passage or include editorial notes suggesting it may not have been part of the original text. 

In this episode, Brandon Briscoe is joined by Dr. Jim Alter, pastor of Grace Baptist Church and founder of Purified Seven Times, to examine one of the most debated passages in the New Testament.

Rather than focusing solely on competing manuscripts, this episode explores what is ultimately at stake in the debate over Mark 16:9–20. Brandon Briscoe and Dr. Jim Alter discuss how the doctrine of preservation shapes a believer's approach to Scripture, examine the historical testimony of the Church Fathers, and evaluate the claims surrounding Codex Vaticanus and Codex Sinaiticus. They also consider the doctrinal significance of the longer ending of Mark—including Christ's post-resurrection appearances, the Great Commission, the apostolic sign gifts, the Ascension, and the confidence Christians can have that God has faithfully preserved His Word. 

Whether you're interested in biblical preservation, textual criticism, church history, or the reliability of Scripture, this conversation offers a detailed look at one of Christianity's most significant textual debates.

If you enjoyed this discussion, please like the video, subscribe, and share it with others interested in the history and preservation of God's Word.

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

What do you do when the fog lifts, God feels near, and life finally feels clear again? In this reflective episode, Jonathan Kindler continues The Places We Find Ourselves series by exploring the mountain — those moments where clarity feels like mercy, truth feels obvious, and obedience feels possible again. Through Matthew 17:1–8 and Psalm 121, this episode looks at the gift of mountaintop moments and the danger of trying to build your life around keeping the feeling.