A bible meets culture podcast where Nathan and Joshua break down the difference between modern theology and biblical content from some of the most popular videos on the web.
Does the gospel even work anymore? How do I go about sharing that gospel to the best of my ability when the world doesn't seem to want to hear it?
What does is mean to be created in the image of God? Are we designed to assist in that creation? Is there any room for nuance in the conversation? Check out all that and more in this episode!
In the creation account of Genesis, God made human beings male and female. But does scripture leave room for that to be viewed in a much broader sense? That is the main focus of today's conversation.
Do protestant churches have the priesthood, communion, or even forgiveness of sins? We'll look at what the bible says and have a great conversation as we look to define The Lord's Church.
What is hermeneutics and why does it matter when it comes to our study of the Bible? We get a chance to show you are we break down a passage from God's word.
We did a thing! For the first time Joshua and Nathan had a conversation LIVE. It was a great night and a topic that Christians need to be aware of. If you didn't catch it live, here ya go.
Do we ever pay attention to the words that we sing during worship? Should we? Does it really matter? All of that and more in another great conversation between Joshua and Nathan.
It seem like in today's culture we have a lot to say about just about everything. But when it comes to our relationship with God, do we care more about the God we serve, or just what we say about Him?
Is hypocrisy a big problem within the church? Is that the central thing that keeps from having a deep and meaningful relationship with Jesus? It's something worth exploring and the goal of our conversation today.
It's no secret that Christians exist in a politically divisive culture. So how do we navigate that? In this episode, we explore the true priorities Christians ought to have and what kingdom we truly represent. P.S. we're sorry about the last few minutes of audio.
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One of the most discussed and arguably polarizing topics in the New Testament is baptism. Who needs it? When does someone need it? What is the purpose of it? Joshua and Nathan will go straight to the bible to answer your questions. We are also incredibly excited to officially join the Ministry League Network of Podcasters. You can check out all of their resources at the links below: / @ministryleague https://ministryleague.com/
When it comes to how we teach teens the bible, how much are we holding back? Is there any merit to the widespread idea that teens are more interested in flash than substance, and what got us to the point of believing that? During this episode, more than 50 years of youth ministry experience are in the room, and we want to talk about just that!
There may be a tendency to believe that those of us who live in the 21st Century "know more" than those who wrote things in ancient times. Does this mean that we can't trust the authenticity or authority of scripture? We'll take a look at this and share our thoughts in this episode.
Season 4 is starting out with a bang as we look at a video claiming all the "lies" that Christians want others to believe. Is there really any basis for these claims? We explore 5 in part 1 and another in part 2!
Season 4 is starting out with a bang as we look at a video claiming all the "lies" that Christians want others to believe. Is there really any basis for these claims? We explore 5 in part 1 and another in part 2!
What is the goal of studying the bible? More times than not people are too willing to pull verses out of context to try to prove a point that doesn't;t exist. In this video, we'll try to take a better approach to the way we look at scripture.
Did Jesus "become" culture, or flip it on his head? What are the responsibilities and appropriate responses for Christians toward the culture that exists today? We'll explore this and a little more!
Did Jesus really use a racial slur? Was there repentance that needed to take place? This is a line of thinking that has actually taken off quite a bit in recent years and is the line of questioning that we'll be discussing in this episode.
There is little doubt that masculinity is looked down on more now than maybe it ever has been. But is there a line that separates culture's idea of "toxic" masculinity, and the bible's definition? And should men be ashamed to strive to live up to that standard God has given us?
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Does where we attend church matter? Why are there so many denominations, and is one really better than the others? This has become a conversation marked with hostility, leading the body of Christ to become increasingly territorial. So where should lines be drawn and how can we know what's right and wrong?
Is there a point where, as believers, we need to just agree to disagree? And if so, where do we draw that line? Does our inability to get along really impact the way the secular world sees us? We'll answer these questions and a few more in this episode!
Is Islam the only monotheistic religion in existence? Are the principles of Christianity fair for believers? Check out that conversation and more on this episode of "Content Warning".
Are we actually seeing events predicting the end of the world? How should Christians respond to said claims? Nathan and Joshua will attempt to break down current events, as well as look at some biblical prophecies.
What exactly is "church membership" and how do we deal with it? Who has the authority to add or take away church membership? Why does it matter if I am a member anywhere at all? We'll take a look at these questions and a few more.
Is surrogacy a viable option for Christian parents? Are there any moral or ethical issues that come from surrogacy or even adoption? In one of our more interesting conversations, we'll take a look at these questions as well as consider what the bible says about motherhood.
If you grew up attending church in the early to mid-2000s, you no doubt heard the phrase, "modest is hottest". But what exactly is modesty? And how does that apply to Christian men and women?
What is the difference between a stay-at-home dad, and a dad who stays at home? Are people designed to work? What should our family dynamic look like? There is no doubt that the way culture views family is different than it did five, ten, and twenty years ago. But what does the bible say?
Did Jesus really celebrate and affirm the transgender lifestyle? Are the comments Jesus made in Matthew 19, or the account of Philip ministering to a eunuch enough to convince us that transgender individuals are embraced as children of God? We'll examine these passages and discuss one of the hottest pop-culture topics currently entering the church.
Can Christians have tattoos? Is there any sort of limit to how Christians "adorn" themselves? We'll give you our take and take a deeper look at what the bible has to say.
There is no question that gambling can lead to all sorts of behaviors unbefitting a Christian. Greed, covetousness, a lack of self-control, etc. But is there ever a time when gambling is acceptable? Is there ever a time when it might be wise? What exactly does the bible have to say about it? We try to answer all of those questions in this episode with the help of Jeremy and Billy.
Is the bible sexist, misogynistic, or even anti-woman? What role do women play in the life of the church and ministry to others? Has culture misdefined submissiveness to mean inferior? These are all questions we'll answer and a few more in this episode of Content Warning.
Is there a fine line between CAN and SHOULD? What are the most pressing issues for Christians today? In the newest episodes of Content Warning, we're going to look at topics that culture is pressing Christians to answer, as well as questions that are debated inside the religious world.
What exactly is our relationship to the Old Testament, and how does a better understanding of that impact our walk today? We'll try to answer these questions, along with a few more in our latest discussion.
What is the will of God? And does praying contradict that or even my free will? In this episode, We'll look at some misconceptions around the idea of prayer and hopefully see that not only is prayer not a contradiction to the will of God. But actually in something that is encouraged.
Does your Church measure growth or success? If so, how do they do that? In this episode, we're going to take a look at what Churches do and should measure. And why terms of "success" may not be exactly what you think they are.
Do we ever actually pay attention to what we sing during worship? Does it actually matter? In this episode, we'll look at things surrounding worship, and try to shed light on what Christians should really be focused on.
What is the most practical approach to dating in the modern culture, and is modern dating nothing more than practicing divorce? We'll do our best to answer these questions and a few more in the newest episode of content warning.
In our most controversial topic so far, we break down the growing opinion that Jesus advocated for socialist values and the impact that has on the Church today.
Was Jesus a pacifist? If he was, what are the implications of that for the modern-day Christian? Does scripture draw a line between non-violence and self-defense? All of these are things that we look forward to discussing in the latest edition of Content Warning.
In this release, Joshua and Nathan take a look and break down the incorrect correctness of some modern labels people try to place on God.
What is the value of life? Where does life begin? These are just a couple of questions that we are going to try to answer about the most politically charged topic we've tackled so far. Check it out!
Sitting at the center of the divide between Christians and atheists is an age-old question. Does God exist? In this two-part episode that is exactly what we are going to focus on. For all the great stuff Dean works on with The Daily Apologist, or if you want to learn more, check out their socials below or go to https://thedailyapologist.com/
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Sitting at the center of the divide between Christians and atheists is an age-old question. Does God exist? In this two-part episode that is exactly what we are going to focus on. For all the great stuff Dean works on with The Daily Apologist, or if you want to learn more, check out their socials below or go to https://thedailyapologist.com/
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Does Jesus get angry at some sin more than others? If he does, does that make some sin somehow worse than others? That's the topic up for discussion in this episode of Content Warning.
There are a lot of popular ideas about Jesus, but how many of them are actually true? This month, Joshua and Nathan take a look at five popular misconceptions about who Jesus was, and what he taught.
Can we build doctrine from the book of Acts? If we can't, what is it, therefore? If we can, how would someone argue against that? In this episode of Content Warning, we look at all that and a little bit more.
In this episode, Nathan and Joshua welcome Ross Foster from The Avenue in Clinton Oklahoma. The three break down certain groups within the Christian community as well as discuss what the Bible says about judgment, and how far the grace of God can reach.
In this episode, Joshua, Nathan, and their guest look at a video from one of the most infamous preachers on the web. They'll discuss the topic he approaches, the way he approaches it, and his misuse of the psalms.
On this episode of our podcast, we are incredibly excited to have on Dr. Doug Burleson and discuss what we know about not just the gospels, but the authenticity of scripture.
In part two of our episode "The Satan Conspiracy" Nathan and Joshua are given a point by point explanation for the argument of the God of the Bible being the devil. We'll break that list down and give you our take.
Another episode brings us with a pretty big accusation in a theory that claims the God of the Bible is actually the Devil in disguise. In part 1, Nathan and Joshua take a look at the theory itself and see if there is a foundation of misunderstanding.
Nathan and Joshua welcome their first guest to the podcast and discuss how culture has embraced an "us vs. them" mentality, and why that may be a less than productive way to build relationships. Specifically between the Christian and LGBTQ communities.
Brandan Robertson is an outspoken progressive Christian who makes some bold blanket statements about conservative religious environments. In the debut episode, Nathan and Joshua break down the argument and give their take.