Sons of Issachar

The Need For Restoration | 5 Faith, Facts & Testimony

LightWay Media — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500

What is real proof of faith?

In this episode of Sons of Issachar, we continue our Restoration series by examining a foundational question: how do we know what is true? Is faith based on personal experience, or is it grounded in something more certain?

Looking back at the Restoration Movement, faithful preachers emphasized that true biblical faith is built on facts and evidence revealed in God’s Word—not on subjective experiences or claims of direct, personal operation of the Holy Spirit apart from Scripture.

In this discussion, we explore:

The difference between faith based on evidence and faith based on experience
How Scripture presents faith as rooted in truth that can be known and understood
Why restoration preachers rejected emotional or experiential “proof” as authority
The role of God’s Word as the foundation for belief, conviction, and unity
How Christians today can build a confident, evidence-based faith

Faith is not blind—it is built on what God has revealed. When we anchor our belief in Scripture, we stand on a foundation that is sure, knowable, and unchanging.

If we are committed to restoring New Testament Christianity, we must return to a faith grounded in facts, evidence, and the truth of God’s Word.

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The Need for Restoration | 4 Understanding the Holy Spirit

LightWay Media — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Sons of Issachar, we continue our Restoration series by examining one of the most important — and often misunderstood — subjects in modern Christianity: the work of the Holy Spirit.

Throughout the Restoration Movement, faithful men emphasized a vital biblical truth — that the Holy Spirit works through the revealed Word of God. Rather than relying on subjective feelings, private revelations, or emotional experiences, restoration leaders called believers back to Scripture as the Spirit’s inspired message.

In this discussion, we explore:

• The Holy Spirit’s role in revealing divine truth
• How the Spirit operates through the Word of God
• Why understanding this principle is essential for unity
• How confusion about the Spirit has led many away from restoration principles
• The confidence Christians can have when guided by Scripture

God is not the author of confusion. The Spirit revealed truth, preserved truth, and continues to guide believers through that truth today.

If we are serious about restoring New Testament Christianity, we must understand how the Spirit works — and trust the Word He revealed.

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The Need for Restoration | 3 Restoration Principles

LightWay Media — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600

In Season 3, Episode 3 of Sons of Issachar, Bill and Scott dig deeper into the foundational principles of the Restoration Movement and why they remain essential for Christians today.

This episode focuses on five powerful restoration truths:

✔️ The unity of God’s people
✔️ The authority of the New Testament
✔️ Respecting the silence of Scripture
✔️ The certainty that we can know and understand God’s Word
✔️ The truth that the Holy Spirit works through the revealed Word

In a religious world filled with division, opinion, and uncertainty, this discussion calls believers back to clarity, confidence, and conviction rooted in Scripture alone. Restoration is not about nostalgia — it is about returning to God’s design for His Church.

If you care about biblical unity, scriptural authority, and faithfully following God’s pattern, this episode is essential listening.

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Let’s speak where the Bible speaks — and stand where Scripture stands.

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The Need for Restoration | 2 Similar Is Not The Same

LightWay Media — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600

In Season 3, Episode 2 of Sons of Issachar, Bill and Scott continue their discussion of the Restoration Movement, emphasizing the importance of returning to the New Testament pattern and doing what God has actually said—not what tradition, culture, or preference has added.

This episode challenges listeners to examine modern religious practices in light of Scripture and asks a simple but powerful question: Are we restoring biblical Christianity, or reshaping it to fit our times? The call of restoration is not innovation, but faithful obedience to God’s revealed will.

If you care about:
✔️ New Testament authority
✔️ Biblical worship and practice
✔️ Restoring what God designed
✔️ Faith rooted in Scripture, not tradition

…this episode is for you.

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Let’s return to the Word — and do things God’s way.

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The Need For Restoration | 1 Back To The Pattern

LightWay Media — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0600

In Season 3, Episode 1 of Sons of Issachar, Bill and Scott explore the Restoration Movement and why its call to “speak where the Bible speaks and be silent where the Bible is silent” still matters for Christians today.

In an age of opinions, traditions, and religious confusion, this episode challenges believers to return to biblical authority, unity rooted in Scripture, and faith that is shaped by God’s Word — not culture.

If you care about:
✔️ Biblical truth over tradition
✔️ Unity based on Scripture
✔️ Restoring New Testament Christianity
✔️ Faithful teaching in confusing times

…this episode is for you.

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Let’s understand the times — by returning to the Word that never changes.

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Home Matters | 4 A Ball, A Wall & Self-Discipline

LightWay Media — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Sons of Issachar, Bill and Scott are joined once again by special guest Ainsley Lockwood as they conclude this special series on discipline by turning the focus inward — to the often-overlooked but essential virtue of self-discipline.

Using simple but powerful illustrations — a ball, a wall, and intentional boundaries — the conversation highlights how discipline is learned, practiced, and strengthened over time. Self-discipline is not automatic; it is taught, modeled, and reinforced through consistent leadership in the home, reinforced in schools, and nurtured within the church.

The hosts discuss how Christian self-discipline shapes daily decisions, strengthens character, and prepares believers to live faithfully in a culture that resists restraint. From parenting and education to spiritual growth and leadership, this episode emphasizes that order and maturity do not happen by accident — they are the fruit of intentional training and accountability.

As this series comes to a close, listeners are challenged to reflect on their own lives and leadership: Are we modeling discipline worth imitating? Are we equipping the next generation with the structure they need to thrive? True freedom, Scripture reminds us, is found not in the absence of limits, but in lives shaped by godly discipline.

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Home Matters | 3 The Backbone of Order (with Ainsley Lockwood)

LightWay Media — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Sons of Issachar, Bill and Scott are joined once again by special guest Ainsley Lockwood as they continue their vital discussion on discipline in the home — and why it truly is the backbone of order in families, churches, schools, and society.

When discipline is removed, chaos quickly follows. The hosts examine how the absence of structure, correction, and accountability in many homes has contributed to the breakdown of respect and responsibility now visible in classrooms and public life. More importantly, they turn to Scripture to remind listeners that discipline is not about harsh control, but about loving instruction, godly boundaries, and preparing children to live faithfully before God and others.

This episode emphasizes the God-given responsibility of parents — especially fathers — to lead with consistency, courage, and care. Proper discipline builds character, integrity, and self-control, laying a foundation for peace rather than rebellion. Without it, families and communities suffer the consequences.

If the Church desires order in the world, it must begin with order in the home. This conversation challenges Christian parents to reclaim their duty to raise children who respect authority, honor truth, and choose what is right — even when culture resists it.

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Home Matters | 2 Choosing The Right Thing (with Ainsley Lockwood)

Bill Lockwood, Scott Lockwood, Ainsley Lockwood — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0600

In this follow-up conversation, Bill and Scott welcome back special guest Ainsley Lockwood as they dive deeper into the troubling trends we’re witnessing in today’s young people. Why is doing the right thing becoming so rare? What cultural, parental, and spiritual breakdowns are feeding the crisis? And what can Christian families do to reverse the tide?

Together, they unpack the erosion of personal responsibility, the pressure to conform to destructive cultural norms, and the growing absence of moral anchors in the lives of children and teens. More importantly, they highlight the biblical answers that still work—and the hope found in Christian homes that choose to raise the next generation with discipline, love, integrity, and truth.

If you care about the future of our children, our churches, and our nation, this is a discussion you won’t want to miss.

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Home Matters | 1 Why Can't Johnny Behave? (with Ainsley Lockwood)

Bill Lockwood, Scott Lockwood, Ainsley Lockwood — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0600

Season 2 begins with a critical and timely discussion: the breakdown of discipline in today’s homes — and in many cases, even Christian homes. Bill, Scott, and guest Ainsley Lockwood take an honest look at why we’re seeing such shocking behavior in public schools and classrooms, and how so much of it traces back to the home.

This episode calls parents, especially fathers, to reclaim their God-given role as leaders, teachers, and disciplers. Discipline isn’t harshness — it’s love, structure, and shaping a child for righteousness. Without it, integrity crumbles and chaos fills its place.

The Sons of Issachar remind us: if we want strong churches and a strong nation, it must begin with strong, biblical homes.

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Our Christian Nation | 6 Answering The Accusation

Bill Lockwood, Scott Lockwood — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0600

There’s a growing accusation that Christian involvement in government equals “Christian nationalism.” In the Sons of Issachar Season 1 finale, Bill and Scott set the record straight — explaining from Scripture why engaging in civic life isn’t nationalism, it’s obedience.

In this final episode of Sons of Issachar Season 1 — Our Christian Nation — Bill and Scott wrap up the series by confronting a growing misunderstanding in the modern Church: that Christians who care about their nation or engage politically are “Christian nationalists.”

The hosts walk through Scripture and history to show that biblical citizenship is not about power or politics, but about faithful stewardship. Christians are called to influence their culture, speak truth to power, and uphold righteousness in every sphere — including government.

The Sons of Issachar remind us that to “understand the times” means recognizing that God calls His people not to retreat, but to represent Him faithfully in every arena — from the home to the halls of government.

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Theme song is Stomping Rock, by Alex Grohl, used with permission.
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Our Christian Nation | 5 Misrepresenting Christian Nationalism

LightWay Media — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0500

There’s a lot of talk about “Christian nationalism” — but much of it is confused, misused, and misunderstood. In this episode, Bill and Scott address how this topic has been misrepresented and misapplied within the Lord’s Church, and what Scripture actually says about the Christian’s relationship to both nation and Kingdom.

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Is it wrong for believers to love their country? Where does patriotism end and idolatry begin? And why are so many in the Church quick to label biblical conviction as “nationalism”?

With biblical clarity and pastoral concern, the hosts explore how the concept of “Christian nationalism” has been distorted, weaponized, and misinterpreted — both by critics outside the Church and by confused voices within it.

📖 In this episode:
• What the Bible actually says about nations, kingdoms, and citizenship
• The difference between biblical patriotism and political idolatry
• How fear of man has silenced truth in the Church
• The danger of redefining faith through cultural narratives
• How believers can love their country without losing sight of the Kingdom

The Sons of Issachar remind us that Christians are called to “understand the times” — to live faithfully as citizens of heaven while influencing their earthly nations with grace, truth, and courage.

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Special: Refocusing The Revival

Bill Lockwood, Scott Lockwood — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0500

In this special episode of Sons of Issachar, Bill and Scott take a closer look at the spiritual movement stirring on college campuses and across the nation. Is it true revival — or just a moment of emotional excitement?

Revival is more than tears and music; it’s transformation rooted in repentance, obedience, and truth. The hosts challenge listeners to examine where our passion is directed: toward Christ and His Word, or toward an experience that fades when the feelings do.

📖 In this episode:
• How to discern genuine revival from emotional enthusiasm
• Why biblical truth must guide every move of the Spirit
• The danger of chasing feelings instead of faithfulness
• How past revivals began — and what sustained them
• Practical steps for churches and believers to anchor revival in Scripture

As the Sons of Issachar remind us, understanding the times means seeing through emotion to truth — and calling God’s people back to the foundation that lasts.

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Our Christian Nation | 4 Why Christians Should Care

Bill Lockwood, Scott Lockwood — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Bill and Scott explore some reasons that Christians should care and be interested in their government and how we -- the Church -- can make a true difference in this fourth episode of Season 1.

Special: Our Reaction To The Death Of Charlie Kirk

Bill Lockwood, Scott Lockwood — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0500

In this special bonus episode, Scott and Bill reflect on the nation's reaction to the death of Charlie Kirk, including both the positive and negative aspects Christians have observed.

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Theme song is Stomping Rock, by Alex Grohl, used with permission.
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Our Christian Nation | 3 Our Role In Government

Bill Lockwood, Scott Lockwood — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0500

In the third episode of the season, Scott and Bill explore how Romans 13 and other passages speak to the role that Christians should take in their government.

Our Christian Nation | 2 It's NOT Christian Nationalism

Bill Lockwood, Scott Lockwood — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Bill and Scott continue to discuss how Christians should strive to make this country a Christian nation like our founders intended...and being involved and advocating for Christian principles does NOT constitute an attitude of Christian Nationalism.

Our Christian Nation | 1 Founded on Christian Principles

Bill Lockwood & Scott Lockwood — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:31:33 -0500

Special: The Assassination of Charlie Kirk

LightWay Media — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0500

Recent events, including the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska, and a shooting at a Catholic elementary school, highlight the urgent need for Christians to stand up and fight for what is right. As advocates for truth and righteousness, it is our duty to confront injustice and protect our values in the face of adversity.

Charlie Kirk exemplified this commitment by using his voice to champion conservative principles and promote moral accountability. Christians must follow his example, not retreating in the face of hostility but boldly defending our beliefs and standing against wrongdoing.

We are called to be warriors for righteousness, actively engaging in societal issues and advocating for those who cannot defend themselves. It is essential that we unite to fight for justice, uphold our values, and encourage others to join the fight for a better future reflecting our faith. Now is the time for Christians to rise and assert their responsibility to stand up for what is right.

Introducing Sons of Issachar

LightWay Media — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 12:29:19 -0600