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The Study Boys

The Study Boys

By: FLAME & Lex Lutheran
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Lex Lutheran and FLAME continue The Study podcast with a new venture—The Study Boys.

In this second space, the focus is on proclaiming Christ, His gifts, engaging culture, and thoughtfully including the Book of Concord in today’s conversations. This podcast serves as a reaction platform, spotlighting helpful teachings rooted in the Holy Bible and ancient Christian thought while confronting unhealthy ideas that invade the Christian space.

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Episodes
  • Spiritual Elitism: The Dangerous Desire to Be “Anointed,” Apostles, and Prophets
    Mar 11 2026

    In many corners of modern Christianity, there is a growing trend of believers claiming to be “the remnant,” “the anointed ones,” or uniquely chosen voices with special insight from God. These claims often suggest that certain Christians are closer to God, more spiritually enlightened, or more specially called than others.

    But is this idea actually biblical?

    In this episode, we examine how this mindset often confuses Old Testament categories with New Testament realities and can easily turn into a subtle form of spiritual pride. Rather than elevating a spiritual elite, the New Testament teaches that all Christians stand equal in Christ while serving one another through different vocations, gifts, and callings.

    We discuss:

    Why the desire to be seen as “anointed,” prophetic, or part of a spiritual remnant is so appealing

    How these claims often exalt individuals above the body of Christ

    The biblical teaching of vocation and mutual service in the church

    Why the gospel frees us from needing to prove we are more spiritual than others

    Instead of chasing spiritual status, the Christian life is about receiving Christ’s gifts and serving our neighbor in humility.

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Cutting People Off? Christians, Forgiveness, and the Culture of Canceling Relationships
    Mar 4 2026

    In this episode, FLAME and Lex Lutheran discuss the growing cultural trend of “cutting people off”—ending relationships permanently over disagreements, offenses, or personal frustrations. Social media often celebrates the idea of removing people from your life at the first sign of conflict, but is this really the Christian way to handle broken relationships?

    We explore how Scripture calls believers to something deeper than impulsive separation. While there are situations where distance and protection are necessary—especially in dangerous or abusive circumstances—many relationships today are ended prematurely over petty conflicts, misunderstandings, and minor offenses.

    Christians are called to live in the tension of law and gospel:

    confronting sin honestly,

    allowing consequences to unfold when someone refuses to repent,

    and yet still leaving room for forgiveness, prayer, patience, and reconciliation.

    Sometimes love means creating space—not to cancel someone—but to let them experience the weight of their decisions while still remaining open to repentance and restoration.

    In a culture quick to cancel relationships, we ask:

    What does the fruit of the Spirit look like in conflict?

    How should Christians practice long-suffering and forgiveness?

    When are boundaries appropriate, and when are they just bitterness?

    How do we hold people accountable without abandoning them?

    Join us as we think through how Christians can navigate broken relationships in a way that reflects Christ’s mercy, truth, and wisdom.

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    1 hr
  • Faith in Faith? Christine Caine Corrupts Biblical Faith
    Feb 19 2026

    In this episode, Lex Lutheran and Flame respond to Christine Caine’s teaching that the quality of your faith can move God’s hand and unlock miracles.

    But is faith meant to impress God?

    From a biblical perspective, we argue that when faith turns inward—measuring its strength, intensity, or effectiveness—it stops resting in Christ and begins trusting itself. That subtle shift corrupts biblical faith.

    Scripture teaches that faith does not move God. Faith receives what God freely gives in Christ. The power is not in the quality of faith, but in the object of faith: Jesus.

    When Christians are told that miracles hinge on how impressive their faith is, the result is not freedom—but pressure, anxiety, and often spiritual disillusionment.

    If you’ve ever wondered whether your faith just “wasn’t strong enough,” this conversation is for you.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
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