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Episodes
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
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What is with the weird fixation some people seem to have on the violence of Jesus’s death? I guess it is supposed to be very moving, but people talking about in gory detail just weirds me out. Am I missing something? (18:30-34:37)
How do I identify the line between someone asking me to do something and trying to manipulate me? (34:40-46:09)
I feel like I hear the same Easter sermons and readings every year. Is there any detail or aspect of the Easter story that you particularly like? (46:15-01:00:45)
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
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I have heard people say that having joy is different than feeling happy, but I just don’t get what that difference is actually supposed to be.
Is there something sinful about making something happen in your life? Is that not “waiting on the Lord”?
Is it wrong to want an apology before forgiving someone? I don’t feel good about letting someone back into my life if they won’t admit what they did wrong.
Closing Song: The Old Rugged Cross (Jed Brewer)
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
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How are we supposed to think about things God does that would be immoral or sinful if a person did them? A commandment is “though shalt not kill” but God flooded the whole earth and sent plagues. (15:37-29:50)
A Gospel Coaltion post about why you should go to church. How bad can that be? Let's find out! https://www.instagram.com/p/CpnCj7jLSA5/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= (29:53-49:58)
When people talk about “traditional gender roles” it always weirds me out. Am I being judgmental, or is this just a preference? Does it coming up in a church context make it different? (50:02-55:31)
Closing Song: Psalm 27:10 (The Poolhouse Guru)
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
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Whenever I stop doing something, not even quitting necessarily, I get this guilt like I am doing something wrong. How do I get over that? (22:35-31:50)
We check in on televangelists Kenneth Copeland and Jesse Duplantis. It goes about as well as expected. (31:52-37:42)
I feel like my brain always goes to the worst possible scenario. It’s exhausting. How do I get better at not doing that? (37:46-50:45)
Closing Song: Greater Is He (Jed Brewer)
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
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What do you guys make of the whole “revival” thing in Kentucky? (21:31-32:16)
Submitted for the approval of the midnight society...a disgraced megachurch pastor sitting by a fire pit spouting nonsense. (32:23-40:59)
Mark 11:24 Jesus says, “whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” I know the “name it, claim it” stuff isn’t how God works…so what does that mean? (41:03-52:14)
Closing Song: Shepherd (Lee Younger)
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
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Sometimes, when people are talking about something they did wrong, part of explanation is “that’s not who I really am.” It feels very Christian to say that, but also if we’re all sinful…it kind of is, right? Is that an actual explanation? (18:50-34:56)
How do you know when someone is overspiritualizing something? I hear people talk very churchy or write stuff online and they way they put seems like…a lot for what they are talking about. But is that just me being judgmental? (35:08-50:12)
So John 12:47-48 says “If anyone hears my words but does not keep them, I do not judge that person. For I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world. There is a judge for the one who rejects me and does not accept my words; the very words I have spoken will condemn them at the last day.” What does that mean - Jesus doesn’t judge me, but God does? Aren’t they the same? (50:15-59:20)
Closing Song: Micah 6:8 (The Poolhouse Guru)
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
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People were talking about how the Grammy’s and Super Bowl halftime show were “satanic.” Are people being serious with that? Why are people so weird about this stuff? (14:10-31:11)
Bonus thematic relevant emergency! (31:16-42:05)
How would you define woke ? Is it a term as a Christian we should be associated with? I’ve heard different definitions and even some have suggested quite dark origins of the phrase so I’m really unsure whether it’s something I should use or relate to? Thanks! (42:10-57:34)
Closing Song: Don't Chas Shadows (Lee Younger)
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
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I’m just getting to the point in my life where I make enough money to have savings. How do I know how to balance saving with giving? (19:24-37:01)
The Bible says “Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness.” The idea of “believing God” struck me. Is that different from believing in God? How do I do it more? (37:04-50:02)
I have heard people talk about what “Guarding your heart” doesn’t mean (purity culture, watching secular movies, etc). But what does it actually mean? (50:05-1:01:13)
Closing Song: You Have Better (Jed Brewer)
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
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How do I know Im doing something wise? How do I really know when I have found wisdom to apply to my life? (17:41-32:22)
Can you guys recommend some books about theology for someone who is new to it? (32:26-48:41)
When something awful is in the news, on social media, etc. I sometimes want to just not think about it anymore. Is that okay? Like, I know these things are serious and facing the truth of things is important, but it feels like a lot sometimes. (48:45-1:03:09)
Closing Song: A Mighty Fortress (Pete Lawson)
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
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Once again, the emergencies are coming faster than we can deal with them. Billboards, job postings, the worst venue for an altar call, a new low in Christian parody songs, and more!
Closing Song: Amazing Grace (Glenn Kaiser)