Is Polygamy Biblical: One Polygamous Pastor Defends His Views

What does the Bible actually say about polygyny—and what doesn’t it say?

In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, I speak with Pastor Rich Tidwell to examine his views on polygyny (plural marriage). This is a sensitive, controversial topic—and this conversation doesn’t rely on soundbites. It walks through the key scriptures Tidwell cites, the theological definitions he argues from and the objections he believes don’t hold up under close reading.

This episode is the first in a series of three where this topic is presented as an exploration of the arguments and the questions they raise—so listeners can think carefully, check the text and discern wisely.

A question worth wrestling with:

If someone claims “the Bible permits it,” what standard should we use to evaluate that claim—prooftexts, patterns, commands, or the full counsel of Scripture?

📌 In this episode, we cover:

✅ Tidwell’s core claim: “no explicit prohibition” — and how he builds his case from that

✅ Key Old Testament passages he argues show precedent and permission

✅ The major text he cites about David’s wives (and why it’s central to his argument)

✅ His definition of marriage and how he connects it to “one flesh” language

✅ How he responds to common objections (conflict in plural marriages, legality and more)

✅ The difference between “descriptive” vs. “prescriptive” passages

📢 TAKE ACTION:

🧭 Don’t take anyone’s word for it—open the Bible and read the passages discussed in context

📝 Write down your questions and bring them to trusted, biblically grounded counsel

🙏 Pray for wisdom, clarity, and courage to follow truth wherever it leads

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