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The Bitter Enders
Welcome to the Bitter Enders Podcast. Hosts Brendon & Luke Enders are here to journey along with you as we make our way through the diverse landscape of Christian culture. They share from their own heart and also bring you the perspectives of other (significantly more interesting) artists, educators, and leaders in their respective fields. Hold on to your pews cause we’re divin’ in. Show Music: “Circles” by Michigander
Intro/Outro Music: “Circles” by Michigander Important Voices:Tim Wise
Pastor Miles McPherson Studies:Jaine Elliot - Brown Eye // Blue Eyes Experiment
Resume Study
Bureau of Justice Statistics on Police Use of Force
Bureau of Justice Statistics on Traffic Stops
Books:White Fragility
So You Want To Talk About Race
Be The Bridge
The Color of Money
Algorithms of Oppression
Color of The Law
Film:Just Mercy
10 Years A Slave
Selma
When They See Us
The Great Debaters
We all missed March Madness this year... which is a real shame because who doesn't like a good bracket? Join us as we vote our way through 32 of the very best worship songs the 90's had to offer. Voting taking place on @brendonenders Instagram and Facebook stories!
On this week's episode we welcome on pastor John Gorveatte to talk about the nature of ministry, faith, and church during COVID-19.
Intro/Outro Music: “Circles” by Michigander
-- BONUS EPISODE --
Thanks to Jenn VanHekken of the Small Town Girl Podcast for hosting!
Show Music:“Circles” byMichigander
On this week's show we got a chance to sit down with the Pro Presenter master himself, Brad Zimmerman! Brad shares his experience in becoming the face for Pro P as well as what it takes to raise up volunteers in a local church setting for tech as well as worship.
Tap here to check out Brad's instructional videos!
Show Music: Circles by Michigander
On this week's episode we got a chance to interview worship leader and song writer, Matt Stinton. Matt previously served on staff at Bethel Church in Redding California as the worship team manager and is currently involved in local church ministry in Maine. He is also producing an online songwriting school as well as online coaching courses.
Songwriter's Advocate Book
Songwriter's Advocate Online School
Tap here for Matt's Music
Follow Matt on Instagram
Show Music: Circles by Michigander
On this week's show Brendon sits down with Kevin Perberg to talk about Stream Forest -A digital, live-streaming music venue that he created (in his basement!). They also get a chance to talk about the importance of having an outlet for creative expression and the need that many people have to share what they have created with other people.
Check out Stream Forest here: https://www.twitch.tv/streamforest/videos
Stream Forest on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/streamforestlive/
Stream Forest on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/streamforestlive
Show Music: Circles by Michigander
On this weeks episode Brendon sits down with Winna Bosman to talk about his ministry experience at Engedi Church, and what it looks like to lead and disciple young adults.
Show Music: “Circles” byMichigander
Politics can be tricky, but Christians shouldn't be afraid to join the conversation. On this week's show Brendon sits down with Joel Yoshonis to discuss how Jesus followers can best engage in the (often heated) political environment that we live in. Joel is a worship leader, a musical artist, and seminarian who has a heart to see the American church utilize it's prophetic voice to speak truth, and promote justice in our world.
Joel's Band: Mosquito Fleet
Show Music: "Circles" by Michigander
On this week's show we are joined by our friend and certified Enneagram coach, Jenn VanHekken! Jenn explains how understanding your core fears, motivations, and strengths can help you unlock your relationships and gain a new perspective on your life.
The Road Back To You(Book)
Typology (Podcast)
Becoming Us (Marriage Book)
Ecclecticenergies.com (Free Enneagram Test)
Enneagraminstitute.com (Full Paid Test)
Jennvanhekken.com (Jenn’s Other Work & Event Tickets!)
Show Music: “Circles” by Michigander
Brendon sits down with Adam and Brian from The Narthex Podcast to discuss youth ministry in 2020, TikTok, and smoking hot wives. Listen in or share it with a youth pastor/leader that you know!
Intro/Outro Music: "Circles"by Michigander
On this week's show we review 2014's Christian romantic comedy, Christian Mingle.
We were so inspired that we decided bring you all along to experience the process of setting up an account for our very own - Luke Enders.
Enjoy.
Brendon sits down with Eric Wagenmaker as he shares some of his story in life and in ministry.
Furniture Restoration & Digital Design: www.thereclaimcollective.com
The Reclaim Collective Instagram: @thereclaimcreative
Original Music: Eric Wagenmaker
Eric’s personal instagram: @eeericwww
Intro/Outro Music: “Circles” by Michigander
Brendon interviews J.P. Dorsey - Director of Northpoint Bible College in Grand Rapids, MI. J.P. shares from his experience about what it takes to prepare students for vocational ministry.
Intro/Outro Music: “Circles” by Michigander
Welcome to the Bitter Enders Podcast.
Hosts Brendon & Luke Enders are here to journey along with you as we make our voyage through the diverse landscape of Christian culture. They share from their own heart and also bring you the perspectives of other (significantly more interesting) artists, educators, and leaders in their respective fields.
Hold on to your pews cause we’re divin’ in.
We hope it really just blesses your heart and penetrates deep into your soul.
Show Music: “Circles” by Michigander
Apologies for the audio quality... we promise it'll be back to normal on the next one. We cut the song out to protect your ears.
No Choncho... we would never leave you.
We're back with a new one. Hope it touches your heart.
We're going to be bringing you a series of episodes reviewing a number of different Christian films. We're kicking it off by viewing, and giving you our thoughts on 2006's "Facing The Giants". Kirk Cameron would be proud.
On this episode we take a dive into the strange and eclectic literature that fills our bookshelf. Enjoy.
On this episode of the Bitter Enders Podcast we spend some time talking about Christian's least favorite Holiday. Have a spooktacular Halloween, everyone.
On this episode of The Bitter Enders Podcast we'll be serving as your guide through the complex, and beautiful world of the Christianese language. Fasten your seatbelts - We're diving in.
**Bleep sound is not a curse word... just an uncomfy one.
"Whoever drinks beer, he is quick to sleep; whoever sleeps long, does not sin; whoever does not sin, enters Heaven! Thus, let us drink beer!"
- Martin Luther
Church people take themselves too seriously, but we don’t.
We love Jesus but the jokes about christians, church, and church culture write themselves. We hope you find them as funny as we do.
Hosts: Luke Enders and Brendon Enders