Best Scott MacArthur Podcasts (2025)

1
Episode 281: The Legacy of Jimmy Swaggart & John MacArthur 32:41

7d ago32:41

32:41

In July, two powerful figures in evangelical American Christianity had passed away. Jimmy Swaggart, a popular televangelist in the 1980s, redefined what televangelism is today. John MacArthur, who influenced generations with his "true" biblical teachings. In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the good, bad, and ugly of their legacy. We thank lis…

1
Jays Fall Flat vs. Royals in First Post-Trade Deadline Game 26:20

3h ago26:20

26:20

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 9-3 loss vs. the Royals to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman allowing five earned runs over six innings of work - most of those runs came in the early innings via the long ball, how can the Jays curb the home run issue? They get…

1
JTP: Bieber, Varland, France Expectations + MLB Reset 1:39:41

9h ago1:39:41

1:39:41

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the additions of Shane Bieber, Ty France and Louis Varland. Sportsnet’s Chris Black (27:14) discusses what his deep dive into Shane Bieber revealed. Hannah Keyser (51:25) of The Bandwagon Substack provides her thoughts on the Padres and Mariners going for it. After, Levi Weaver (1:15:15) of The Athletic recaps the…

1
Episode 282: Pastoral Ethics 36:00

14h ago36:00

36:00

With the wake of Pastoral scandals that have been making headlines, Scott and Micah discuss the importance of ethical training for pastors and some of the key points pastors need to be diligent about, so they do not find themselves in a scandal. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott, whose support has contributed to the continued growth and maint…

1
The Trade Deadline Report Card 27:23

1d ago27:23

27:23

Coming out of one of the busiest MLB trade deadline days in recent memory, the Blue Jays feel they may have completed their shopping list, adding a former Cy Young Award winner, a right handed bat and a hard throwing reliever to go with Seranthony Dominguez obtained from the O’s two days earlier. Was that enough for Ross Atkins and the Jays to rank…

1
JTP: Setting the Table for the Home Stretch 46:43

1d ago46:43

46:43

Blake Murphy rides solo into the final hour of today's MLB Trade Deadline special. Jonah Birenbaum, senior editor at TheScore, joins the conversation to discuss Toronto's acquisition of Shane Bieber, the best names still on the board, and his favourite deadline moves in Blue Jays history. Anthony Recker (21:38), former big leaguer and current MLB N…

1
JTP: Twins Talk, Deadline Strategies & Philling the 'Pen 51:51

1d ago51:51

51:51

Davy Andrews, writer at FanGraphs and member of The Subway Ghosts, joins Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz to help recap the flurry of trades from this morning. He checks in on the Twins' stance in the trade market as the deadline quickly approaches, before sharing what it's like covering today's news and his thoughts on the Blue Jays' moves so far. The…

1
JTP: Trade Deadline Expectations with Ben Nicholson-Smith 50:47

1d ago50:47

50:47

In the second hour of Jays Talk Plus, Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Jon Becker to discuss Shane Bieber's trade to the Toronto Blue Jays and the potential for more moves before the 6 PM deadline. They also re-evaluate the Blue Jays’ acquisition of Seranthony Domínguez. Later, Ben Nicholson-Smith (23:24) from Sportsnet joins to explore o…

1
JTP: Blue Jays Got Bieber Fever 49:33

1d ago49:33

49:33

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz kick off Jays Talk Plus with insights on the Blue Jays' recent trade for Shane Bieber. They discuss the associated risks and potential upsides. Jordan Shusterman from Yahoo Sports joins to analyze the trade, potential moves for relievers, and other transactions expected before 6 PM. In the latter half, Shi Davidi (28:08…

1
Depression-Era Governor Huey Long Wanted to Confiscate Individual Fortunes Over $1 Million, Possibly Leading to His 1935 Assassination 1:05:41

6h ago1:05:41

1:05:41

The most radical piece of legislation in the 20th century was Louisiana Governor Huey Long’s “Share Our Wealth Plan,” a bold proposal to confiscate individual fortunes exceeding $1 million to fund healthcare, free college education, and a guaranteed minimum income for families struggling through the Great Depression—a plan so radical it sparked the…

1
Lukes Bomb Helps Jays Salvage Series vs. Orioles 23:01

2d ago23:01

23:01

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 9-8 win over the Orioles to salvage the series with a win! They take your calls and texts, and get to the bats waking up in the series finale - what is the role for Nathan Lukes going forward, will he stay atop the order? They get into an abbreviated start for José Berríos, Yariel Rodríguez stru…

1
JTP: A Long Day, Dominguez Addition, Latest Rumours with Jim Bowden 1:39:57

2d ago1:39:57

1:39:57

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap a wild Tuesday including two losses, Chad Green getting DFA’d, Seranthony Dominguez’s crazy day and what he adds to the Blue Jays. MLB InsiderJim Bowden (30:05) discusses the addition of Dominguez, the starter and reliever pitching market and how active he’s expecting the deadline to be. Craig Goldstein (50:00) of…

1
Jays Swept in Doubleheader, Lose Fourth Straight Game 30:34

3d ago30:34

30:34

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 loss vs. the Orioles to drop the series in Baltimore, their fourth straight loss. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the offence struggling in this game - was this just a result of a long doubleheader day in hot weather, or is there something more to worry about? They also get into …

1
Jays Doubleheader Day Begins w/ Blowout Loss vs. Orioles 40:38

3d ago40:38

40:38

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 16-4 loss vs. the Orioles to kick off the doubleheader in Baltimore. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the starting pitching - is there anything to worry about, or does this matter less because Easton Lucas isn't a regular member of the rotation? They get into the offensive strugg…

1
JTP: Bassitt struggles, Springer’s Injury & Jon Morosi 1:39:51

3d ago1:39:51

1:39:51

Blake Murphy, and Julia Kreuz discuss Chris Bassitt and the pitching staff struggling in the loss to the Orioles, as well as Bo Bichette’s consecutive hit streak and Addison Barger’s at-bats recently. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (24:59) comes by to preview the trade deadline and Toronto’s reported interest in Pirates pitchers David Bednar and Dennis S…

1
Rope Equals Fire as Humanity’s Most Important Invention: It Allowed Hunting Mammoths and Building Pyramids 55:36

2d ago55:36

55:36

“‘Rope!’ muttered Sam[wise Gamgee]. ‘I knew I’d want it, if I hadn’t got it!’” Sam knew in the Lord of the Rings that the quest would fail without rope, but he was inadvertently commenting on how civilization owes its existence to this three-strand tool. Humans first made rope 50,000 years ago and one of its earliest contributions to the rise of ci…

1
Bassitt Blown Up, Springer Injured in Loss vs. Orioles 32:24

4d ago32:24

32:24

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 11-4 loss vs. the Orioles to open the four-game series in Baltimore. They take your calls and texts, and get right into the injury to George Springer - if he is absent for any amount of time, how does that change the list of needs ahead of the deadline? Plus, they discuss Chris Bassitt allowing …

1
Episode 6, Season 5: Remembering John MacArthur • featuring Rev. Grant Castleberry 20:20

4d ago20:20

20:20

Welcome to The Perspectivalist Today, I’m honored to host Reverend Grant Castleberry—Marine officer turned pastor, currently finishing his dissertation on Martin Lloyd-Jones. We gather to reflect on John MacArthur, a towering figure in pastoral longevity and biblical faithfulness. Grant’s personal encounters with MacArthur go beyond admiration—they…

1
JTP: Loud Bats, Orioles & Homer Bush 1:39:51

5d ago1:39:51

1:39:51

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the Blue Jays taking 3 of 4 vs. the Tigers, Max Scherzer’s start, Bo Bichette’s at-bats and more. Afterwards, former Blue Jay Homer Bush (29:52) joins the show to reflect on his career, Toronto’s playing style and his son nearing the big leagues. Sportsnet’s Madison Shipman (49:49) comes in-studio to talk about …

1
Mad Max Notches 11 Ks, Jays Drop Series Finale vs. Tigers 46:13

5d ago46:13

46:13

Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 10-4 loss vs. the Tigers in the series finale. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the 11 strikeouts over seven innings of work from Max Scherzer - despite the loss, how important was this to see considering the injury issues over the course of the season? They get into Chad Green's st…

1
Gausman Shuts Down Tigers w/ 10 Ks, Jays Win Series in Detroit 49:32

6d ago49:32

49:32

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 6-1 win over the Tigers to take the series in Detroit! He takes your calls and texts, and discusses the 'three stars' of the game: Kevin Gausman, Bo Bichette, and George Springer. He gets into Gausman's 10 K outing over six innings of work, Bichette delivering the game-winning two-run single in the top of the eig…

1
Jays Beat Tigers, Claim Best Record in MLB 40:22

7d ago40:22

40:22

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-2 win over the Tigers to both ensure a series split in Detroit and to propel the Jays to the best record in MLB at 62-42! They take your calls and texts as they discuss the Jays' big fifth inning and get into how this team finally finding an identity has helped them tremendously. They get into…

1
JTP: Lauer Power, Deadline Needs & Frank Catalanotto 1:39:52

8d ago1:39:52

1:39:52

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss Eric Lauer going 8 innings of one-run ball and Toronto’s balanced attack. Former Blue Jay Frank Catalanotto (30:40) joins to reflect on his MLB career and why he likes Toronto’s offence. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith (49:52) previews the trade market and where the Blue Jays can improve the team. La…

1
Lauer Shines as Jays Surge to Top AL Spot + Josh Naylor Moves at the Deadline 26:38

8d ago26:38

26:38

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays’ 11-4 win over the Tigers in Detroit! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the unexpected power surge from Ernie Clement, Joey Loperfido, and Nathan Lukes. They also get into another strong outing from Eric Lauer, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s continually improving form. Plus, the Jays’ clim…

1
JTP: Yankees Blunders, Tigers Up Next & Jonathan Davis 1:39:32

9d ago1:39:32

1:39:32

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the Blue Jays' series win over the Yankees, the value of great defensive play, and the raucous Rogers Centre crowd. Dan Szymborski (30:15) of FanGraphs breaks down why Toronto’s front office should consider going all-in on this season ahead of the trade deadline. Cody Stavenhagen (50:40) of The Athletic provides…

1
The Scopes Trial Was Entirely Orchestrated But Became an Unintended 1920s Culture War Touchpoint 56:43

7d ago56:43

56:43

July 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the Scopes Trial – a trial that exposed profound divisions in America over religion, education, and public morality. This was a legal case in Dayton, Tennessee, where high school teacher John Scopes was prosecuted for teaching evolution, violating the state's Butler Act. The Butler Act was a 1925 Tennessee l…

1
Jays Take Season Series vs. Yankees, First AL East Team to 60 Wins 43:45

9d ago43:45

43:45

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-4 win over the Yankees to take both the three-game series and the season series as well! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the Jays taking advantage of the many Yankees defensive miscues - is that something that can be fixed by the time these two teams play again in New York lat…

1
JTP: Scherzer, Yankees & the Long Ball + Transaction Season 1:39:29

10d ago1:39:29

1:39:29

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz open the show recapping the Blue Jays' loss to the Yankees where Max Scherzer got dinged up and Jeff Hoffman conceded a game-winning home run in the ninth. Chris Rose (30:20) of Jomboy Media gives his take on the Jays, Jacob Misiorowski’s role with the Brewers for the rest of the season, and the state of the Cleveland G…

1
Jays Drop Close Game vs. Yankees, Series Evened in Toronto 35:02

10d ago35:02

35:02

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss to the Yankees as this series is evened at one game apiece in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - despite a three-hit night, does the team need more from the $500 million man? They also get into Max Scherzer giving up four runs over five innings …

1
JTP: Gausman’s Gem, Tyler Bremner & Johnny King 1:39:37

11d ago1:39:37

1:39:37

Blake Murphy, and Julia Kreuz recap Toronto’s series-opening win over the Yankees, featuring Kevin Gausman throwing seven scintillating innings, the bullpen coming through, and the Blue Jays’ offensive versatility. Afterwards, No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, Tyler Bremner (21:05), joins to talk about getting drafted, his Canadian roots, a…

1
The Panda Was First Discovered By Theodore Roosevelt’s Sons During a 9-Month Expedition in Himalayan China 42:05

11d ago42:05

42:05

In the late 1920s, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and his younger brother Kermit, sons of President Theodore Roosevelt, wanted fame and glory apart from the family spotlight. They were seeking the “empty spots” on the maps, the areas that had yet to be explored and described by Westerners. From these remote places, they hoped to bring back exotic animals t…

1
Jays Beat Yankees, Break Franchise Record for Consecutive Home Wins 39:26

11d ago39:26

39:26

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 win over the Yankees to open the series! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the team's 11th straight home win, a new franchise record - how is the team continually getting contributions from everyone? They discuss Kevin Gausman's seven innings of one-run ball, the bullpen locking it…

1
JTP: Giant-Sized Sweep + They're Back... 1:39:26

12d ago1:39:26

1:39:26

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the Blue Jays' weekend sweep of the Giants featuring Will Wagner and Joey Loperfido rising to the occasion, Toronto’s balanced scoring habits, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s rollercoaster weekend. Bob Lorenz (30:00) of the YES Network sets the stage for the Yankees as they travel to Toronto for a three-game showdown.…

1
Vladdy Jr. Goes Yard, Jays Complete Sweep of Giants 55:01

12d ago55:01

55:01

Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 8-6 win over the Giants to complete the three-games sweep at the Rogers Centre! He takes your calls and texts, and discusses the team getting to 58 wins - with the team now just needing to go 32-31 the rest of the way to get to 90 wins, how important is it to bank these wins as the year continues? He gets into Vl…

1
The Trade Deadline Looms 56:54

11d ago56:54

56:54

In this episode of Exit Philosophy, Griffin and Mal discuss the All-star game with all its tweaks, like Mic’d up players, the limited challenge system and the swing off to end a tie. What about the Blue Jays and the 2025 draft. Is scouting director Marc Tramuta bringing a new philosophy? What about Vlad? Is he worth all that money and being the All…

1
The Lauer Power Hour Continues as Jays Take Series vs. Giants 45:48

13d ago45:48

45:48

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 6-3 win over the Giants to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Eric Lauer, who notched seven strikeouts over six innings of work - where would this team be without his contributions in 2025? What is he doing to find this level of success? They discuss the…

1
Jays Blank Giants to Open Second Half of Season 32:15

14d ago32:15

32:15

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-0 win over the Giants to open the second half of the season in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offence coming through - what does the future for players like Joey Loperfido and Will Wagner look like? They discuss Chris Bassitt allowing no runs and notching five st…

1
JTP: Second-Half Storylines, Erik Kratz & Javier Lopez 1:39:53

15d ago1:39:53

1:39:53

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz look at major storylines for the second half of the season. Four-time World Series champion Javier Lopez (28:15) joins to discuss winning culture, the Giants and his MLB career. Erik Kratz discusses his All-Star experience and credits John Schneider for the job he’s done as manager (50:40). Lastly, Ben Shulman provides …

1
Conviction, Courage, and Christ: The Life and Legacy of John MacArthur (ft. Grant Castleberry) 1:08:48

14d ago1:08:48

1:08:48

In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Grant Castleberry, Senior Pastor of The King's Chapel, to share personal stories about John MacArthur, his life, and legacy. Grant Castleberry is the senior pastor of The King’s Chapel, Raleigh, NC and the president and founder of Unashamed Truth Ministrie…

1
Episode 280: When Church Leaders ask Lay Leaders to Leave the church over Bible Study Tools 31:49

15d ago31:49

31:49

Have you ever taught a bible study and was told by church leadership that you can not use that tool or teach that curriculum? Have you ever been asked to step down from your role or removed from the church because of it? In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss a undercurrent issue when Church Leaders have confronted lay leaders over certain bible …

1
JTP: Roy Wood Jr., Chris Colabello & Your Texts! 1:39:36

16d ago1:39:36

1:39:36

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by comedian Roy Wood Jr. to discuss his baseball fandom, his Cubs and more. Former Blue Jay, Chris Colabello (26:30), joins to reminisce about the 2015 and 2016 teams, conversations with Jose Bautista and Josh Donaldson about hitting, and the mindset for success at the plate. Afterwards, Kate MacLean (50:05) …

1
How Do We Really Know What Happened in the Past When Many Historians Were Propagandists and AI is Fabricating Everything Else? 48:46

16d ago48:46

48:46

“History is written by the winners.” This aphorism is catchy and it makes an important point that a lot of what we know about history was written with an agenda, not for the purposes of informing us. Unfortunately, it isn’t true. There are many times that the so-called “losers” wrote the histories remembered today. After the American Civil War, Sou…

1
JTP: Toronto’s Prospect Depth Chart + Baseball & Poker Parallels 1:39:29

17d ago1:39:29

1:39:29

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the All-Star Game and the debut of the "swing-off" format that crowned the National League as champions. Keith Law (25:50) of The Athletic joins to discuss JoJo Parker, Jared Spencer and how Toronto fared in the 2025 MLB Draft. FanGraph's Kiri Oler (50:17) gives some fashion takes from last night’s red carpet and …

1
JTP: New Blue Jays, Trade Deadline Needs & Justin Smoak! 1:39:53

18d ago1:39:53

1:39:53

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz talk the Home Run Derby and prospects drafted yesterday in Micah Buckman, Tim Piasentin and more. Brandon Wile (26:35) talks about the All-Star festivities and the surging Red Sox. Afterwards, Jim Bowden (49:43) discusses front office tactics around the trade deadline and how much a quality starting pitcher will cost th…

1
Eugénie de Montijo: The Spanish Empress Who Built Modern Paris and is Blamed For Imperial France’s Downfall 45:45

18d ago45:45

45:45

Thirty-three years after the fall of Napoleon Bonaparte’s Empire, his nephew (known as Napoleon III) became the first president of France before becoming emperor himself. Although he was a capable ruler and reformer, Napoleon III’s failed military campaigns, especially France’s loss to Germany in the Franco-Prussian War, led to his defeat, capture,…

1
JTP: Rough Weekend + Get To Know Jojo Parker & Jake Cook 1:39:52

19d ago1:39:52

1:39:52

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the weekends action, including John Schneider’s ejection, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s struggles and Jose Berrios’ start. Matt Vasgersian (29:19) tees up the All-Star festivities. Afterwards, Shi Davidi (49:39) and Geoff Pontes (1:14:47) get you familiar with the newest Blue Jays in Jojo Parker and Jake Cook as well as…

1
Blue Jays First Half Reflections + JoJo Parker Selected Eighth Overall in 2025 MLB Draft 52:40

19d ago52:40

52:40

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 6-3 loss vs. the Athletics to wrap up the first half of the season with a 55-41 record - how do people feel about how the first 96 games went, and what are expectations for the second half? They get into a tough outing from José Berríos, Addison Barger clubbing his first home run off a left-hand…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Scott MacArthur Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide