The Burros of Berea

• Episode 243- The Honorable Sarita Edgerton Returns! April 17, 2025
  Since our very own Sarita "The Edge" Edgerton went to work in Columbia, South Carolina representing her district she's been away from The Burros for a while. In this episode, she returns to Giraffe Studio and tells us all about what it's like entering into state politics and her thoughts on government. It's a fascinating […]
• Episode 242- Sharecast- Exploring Cult Behavior April 10, 2025
  Rick Welch sits down with Tiziana Severse and Andy Bishop to do a Sharecast episode with Notes from the Other Side. Tiziana has been working on a recent series on high pressure Christian ministries and Rick has been doing a series on cults in America. Together, they discuss both series and what to expect from […]
• Episode 241- Re-Release- In Loving Memory- Rachael Wrue April 3, 2025
  Our dear friend, Rachael Wrue, passed away Friday, March 28th, 2025. In loving memory, we are releasing our episode where we first interviewed them to hear her and her husband, Pete's personal testimony and to talk about their first book. Pete and Rachael have been long time friends of our podcast and were always fun […]
• Episode 240- A Man Greatly Beloved- A Study of the Book of Daniel- Chapters 5 and 6 March 27, 2025
  WARNING: This episode contains language and humor not meant for children. Please be advised. The Burros (minus Ralph and Sarita) go completely off the rails in this study. If you like history, archeology, and humor that gets out of control and hard to reel back in, then this episode is for you. If crude humor […]
• Episode 239- Christopher Beth and Eric Ogea- Clean and Living Water March 20, 2025
  Rick Welch sits down with Christopher Beth and Eric Ogea to discuss effective ways to minister to others in the world. Christopher Beth is the Founder, Chief Storyteller, and Director of The Bucket Ministry, a nonprofit sharing God’s love through the gift of safe, clean drinking water. A former business consultant, Christopher felt called to […]
• Episode 238- Testimonies- Andrea Robinette- Walking with God in Suffering March 13, 2025
  Rick Welch sits down and has a deeply personal conversation with Andrea Robinette. Last year, Rick had heard a story about a husband and father who had perished in a house fire trying to save two of his sons, but tragically all three died. Bill Evans, the Truckdriver Theologian, called Rick and discussed this situation […]
• Episode 237- Trusting in Grace w/ Jon Paul Miles March 6, 2025
  Jon Paul Miles joins the Burros for a second time to discuss his book, Trusting in Grace. We delve into all of the aspects of grace and what it means for the believer. If you'd like to learn more about Jon Paul Miles and any of his books, click the link: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jon-Paul-Miles/author/B0DQV37TSK?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueIf you'd like to […]
• Episode 236- Swapcast- Preterist Power Hour w/ Michael Miano February 27, 2025
  Rick Welch sits down with Michael Miano to discuss his talks given at the Advancing the Faith Conference last fall. To learn more about the Power or Preterism Network, or the ministry of Pastor Michael Miano at Blue Point Bible Church, please visit their websites at: Power of Preterism Network: http://www.powerofpreterism.com/Blue Point Bible Church: https://www.bluepointbiblechurch.org/If […]
• Episode 235- The Lost World with Dr. John H. Walton February 20, 2025
  Dr. John H. Walton sits down with the Burros to discuss his work on the Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures. Dr. Walton is an emeritus professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College in Illinois and an editor and writer of Old Testament comparative studies and commentaries. Throughout his research, Walton has focused his […]
• Episode 234- The Bible Sandbox- Chris Lombardi- Investigating More Words and Meanings February 13, 2025
  Rick Welch sits down with his friend, Chris Lombardi, once again to investigate more words and meanings from the Greek and Hebrew language. Did you know that when Saul was talking to the Witch at Endor that he was being duped by a con artist? We didn't either. Get ready! This episode is packed with […]
• Episode 233- It's Our Anniversary! Season 5 Kickoff February 6, 2025
  The Burros (minus Sarita and Ralph) sit down in Giraffe Studio to talk about all we had been through the last year. It's our season 5 kickoff!If you'd like to support our podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/theburrosofbereaIf you'd like to learn more about us, please visit our website at: www.burrosofberea.com Thanks for […]
• Episode 232- A Man Greatly Beloved- A Study of the Book of Daniel- Part 4 January 30, 2025
  The Burros of Berea are back in Giraffe Studio to continue their study on the Book of Daniel. In this week's episode we tackle Chapter 4. Enjoy!If you'd like to become a patron of our podcast, please visit: www.patreon.com/theburrosofbereaIf you'd like to learn more about us, please visit our website at: www.burrosofberea.comThanks for listening!
• Episode 231- Mrs. Edgerton Goes to Columbia January 23, 2025
  As the Burros come back to the studio after the storm and the holidays, we sit down to hear Sarita Edgerton's story of her first week as a South Carolina state representative. If you've followed our podcast, you know the story of how Sarita felt the call to go into politics to create change in […]
• Episode 230- A Sermon on Audience Relevance January 16, 2025
  Rick Welch shares a sermon on the hermeneutic of Audience Relevance. This tool is one which Rick employs in his bible study toolbox and shares the purpose and power it gives those who study the scriptures regularly. If you'd like to become a patron of this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/theburrosofbereaIf you'd […]
• Episode 229- Testimonies- Cherrie Lewis- The Chapters of Our Lives January 9, 2025
  The Burros of Berea Podcast member, Cherrie Lewis returns to sit down with Rick Welch to share her personal testimony and explain why she went on a ten month sabbatical. She tells of the different chapters of her life, the most recent chapter and looks ahead to her next one. Thanks for listening!
• Episode 228- Swapcast- And The Greatest of These is Love- Rick Welch- Advancing the Faith 2024 January 2, 2025
  Special thanks to Pastor Michael Miano for allowing us to do a swapcast! This is a talk that Rick Welch gave at the Advancing the Faith 2024 Conference held at the Blue Point Bible Church. Thanks for listening!
• Episode 227- What Do I Actually Believe?- Rick Welch's ATT Position 2024 December 26, 2024
  In our final episode of 2024, Rick Welch sits down with Rick "Big Daddy" Carter to discuss his ATT (at this time) position in regard to his faith. After watching the world of preterism go all over the map and trying to make sense of it, Rick Welch wanted to sit down and give his […]
• Episode 226- Christmas Movies- A Conversation with Gary DeMar December 19, 2024
  Go fix yourself a Tom and Jerry (maybe don't add the Tom...or the Jerry...we're not sure which...) as Rick Welch sits down with Gary DeMar to discuss Christmas movies! We hope that you enjoy this conversation and watch some of these classic films. Some you will know, and some you may not! Merry Christmas!If you'd […]
• Episode 225- The Bible Sandbox- Hebraic-Greek? A Discussion with Chris Lombardi December 12, 2024
  Rick Welch sits down with Chris Lombardi to discuss the unique structure of the Greek language used in The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Scholars today recognize that the Greek was used in a very unique way that could only be interpreted fully by the Hebraic mindset and understanding of the prophets of old. It's a […]
• Episode 224- The Bible Sandbox- A Different Perspective on the Ministry Years of Jesus Christ December 5, 2024
  In our first ever Bible Sandbox episode, Rick Welch and Rick Carter go into a deep speculative journey into the ministry of Jesus Christ and it's human aspect. We discuss the politics of religion and how certain details in the narrative found in the gospels seems to be coded. It's an interesting look at the […]