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Seth Gruber discusses the biblical implications of using physical force for family protection in light of a recent incident involving Pastor Tony Spell.

In today’s episode, Seth Gruber examines whether Christians are biblically justified in using physical force to protect their families and the vulnerable. What did Jesus truly mean by “turn the other cheek,” and does that command require believers to remain passive in the face of violence? The debate exploded after Louisiana Pastor Tony Spell was charged with battery following a confrontation with a 20-year-old neighbor whom Spell says repeatedly threatened to rape and murder his wife and children. Seth confronts the uncomfortable question many churches avoid: What should a Christian man do when evil comes for his family? uel your day with Seven Weeks Coffee and support a pro-life mission with every cup. Save up to 25% with promo code RESISTANCE.sevenweekscoffee.com/RESISTANCE Get Seth Gruber’s New Book!!! *The Last Stand—Christ or Chaos: The War for the West*, here: [thelaststand.com/book](https://thelaststand.com/book/) Host a screening of Seth Gruber’s documentary The Last Stand and help your church, family, or community see why the war for the West is ultimately a choice between Christ or chaos. 👉 Host a screening here: thelaststand.com/film Shop EveryLife, the ONLY diaper…

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Host: Seth Gruber

Topics covered

• Christianity
• violence
• family protection
• biblical justification
• moral dilemmas

Keywords

• Christianity
• violence
• family protection
• Tony Spell
• biblical justification

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