Road2Damascus Podcast: Recent Episodes
Brock H.
For far to long conversations involving a faith based life have not touched the reality of todays world. There shouldn’t be any topic to taboo to speak about sex, money, mental health, politics, and so on. This Podcast will touch the limits and no topic will ever be to spicy not to discuss. You may not always agree but we hope to push the limits with thought provoking discussions that gives you a different perspective.
Co-Host Brock, Lauren, Stefan, & Shonda
This week we discuss how the church had developed generation of individuals all believing that are suppose to be the head of the body (Pastor, Praise Leader, or other big name auxiliaries) not being satisfied with lesser but still just as important roles within the body of Christ and the Church institutions.
The God is God’n as well as the Block is Hot Segments
We discuss what is meant by come as you are as well as does getting delivered what does it look like and is it uniformed. God is God’n and Block is Hot segments
We discuss how salvation through Christ doesn’t exempt us from the trouble of this life and world, The God is God’n and Block is Hot segments as well.
This week they discuss 2 clips that went viral one of a Pastors daughter calling out members who’ve left the church and one of a Pastor who claimed he had to be taught how to preach to “Negroes” . Also the God is God’n and the Block is Hot segments
We discuss how culture has taken over the body of Christ and how service is now one big culture fest and what’s the latest hot trend, and not the sacred space to reverence God, also how God is God’n and the Block is Hot segments…
This week Shonda breaks down how to properly study the word and all the tools needed by believers to become effective students rightly dividing the word of truth.
Also God is God’n and the Block is Hot segments.
This week we discuss the Olympic controversy surrounding a depiction of the last supper, are Christian’s justified in there outrage or just overreacting about the world doing the world. God be God’n and the block is hot segments also
We discuss a recent clip with Jackie Hill Perry pushing saints to run to their bibles and not to prophets. The importance of sound biblical teaching and the role that believers and Pastors play in the deterioration or bible literacy. Also God is God’n and the Block is Hot segments.
We discuss grief, the stages of grief, and all the ways we encounter grief outside of someone passing away. Also God is God’n and The Block is Hot segment.
A block is hot episode, We discuss Christian nationalism how it’s effecting the politics of this country and how dysfunctional ministries are trying to run the country. Also the God is God’n segment.
We discuss the our time at the Perry’s podcast tour and how that sparked an idea of us reimagining what church service can look like moving forward. Also the God is God’n and the Block is Hot segments…
We discuss how to get men back into the synagogues and some of the challenges that has prevented that and how we might overcome it. Plus: God is God’n and the block is hot segments
On this week’s episode we discuss having a confrontation with church leadership what that looks like and is it even our place to do so. Episode includes God is God’n segment and the Block is Hot.
We discuss how we’ve been trained to blame the devil for everything and not take responsibility for our actions. Also this weeks God is God’n and the Block is Hot!!!
Great discussion around three topics that stemmed from the commencement speak of the kicker for the Chiefs.
We discuss the practice of disfellowshipping members in the church, what it looks like, what the Bible says about it, and why don’t churches employ it any more.
This week discuss how people are praying, fasting, and seeking after promises God never made in his word and upset when it doesn’t happen. Plus God is God’n and The block is hot segments…
We discuss if the job of believers is to just worry about disciplining or should we be calling out false teachers and teaching as well.
We discuss mental health and its importance for believers and why therapy shouldn’t be a bad word for Christian’s.
Episode 101 is a one on one interview of co-host Shonda Rushn discussing her new book “What if I Win”. She discusses her reason for writing it and how she wants this book to help others who read it.
A special 100th episode edition, we bring back the whole crew (except Stefan) great discussion about the church and are hopes for the body of Christ
Listeners Topic: Do Christians really want to be like Christ, or are they only Christians to escape going to Hell?
Tye Tribbet recently caused a fire storm in a viral clip where he caused the church system whack. We discuss whether he was correct in his assessment of the institution of church and has the backlash been warranted?
We discuss Jesus and how we need to get back to his teaching, and example of how our lives should be. Making sure that we understand that Jesus is the foundation of Christianity. (*No block is hot or closing statements on this episode)
We discuss idle relationship with Christ has led to Idol worship of church celebrities. When these celebrities have scandal we equate it to a failure of the entire body because we have elevated them in our eyes.
With a rash of viral videos showing church’s allowing questionable behavior the past few months we discuss if this is acceptable in the house of the Lord
First of Episode of the new year new season we discuss the church trying to make the world submit to the lifestyle of Christian’s in the Epistles without the foundation of Christ Jesus.
We discuss previous episodes from the season 4. Brock plays devil advocate on a couple of the previous topics. Extended block is hot…
We discuss the talents/gifts God has giving us and how the church has indoctrinated us to believe if the gift is used anywhere other than in the church building its misused and if you speak highly of it that’s pride.
We discuss the growth of internet church content and how its become a tug of war of teaching what’s right or worrying about who’s right…
We discuss Christian apologetics (the defense of your faith) is it important for Christians to be able to defend their faith especially when counter faiths are being seen as a viable alternatives.
We discuss scriptures, dogma’s, or ideas that are not Biblical, but are often spoken about or quoted as though they are Biblical or the word of God
We discuss staggering stats about Christians not believing in a biblical world view including the spiritual realm, the Holy Spirit, Satan and much more…
Our second freestyle of the season we discuss several topics. Sometimes you cut the mics on and just let it flow
We discuss Israel and Palestine from a perspective of Christ commandments. How are prayers should be for the lives of innocent people on both side who find themselves in the middle of a war zone. We discuss how its not an either or its and but.
Many Christians have experienced trauma’s whether physical, mental, or emotional, we discuss how they deal with their feelings if their perpetrator gives their life to Christ
We discuss the recent development of a deal between the Church of God In Christ (C.O.G.I.C) and the Church of Latter Day Saints. (Mormon’s) to help the homeless and how the deal and what caused the deal to fall apart.
We discuss celebrity Pastors or Pastor that want to be celebrities there effects on the ministry and the church body, we also discuss is it time to put an end to the celebrity Pastor
We continue last episodes conversation of marriage, sex, and relationships as well as put a cap on the topic. Plus this weeks God is God’n and the Block is Hot
We discuss marriage, sex, and relationships the myths v. the reality. What you need to know before you say I do and turning off church brain when it comes to the tradition of marriage.
We discuss how God actually shows love in his discipline and how its hard to use wayward prophets to get his message out to the masses
A listener reached out and asked us to differentiate between gift and talents and we turned it into a whole episode
We discuss are places of worship equipped to handle in the influx of people returning who have either be hurt by the church in the past or by the world but are looking for sanctuary in God’s presence
We discuss the history of Christian holidays and there pagan origins and why we still celebrate them, but Christian refuse to accept certain things today because of there origins.
With the recent death of Pat Robertson we discuss his influence on the modern evangelical movement and have they made it more difficult to discipleship.
We discuss how we should learn to embrace that imperfections as the body of Christ because we’ll never be perfect and God never intended for us to be.
We discuss how lack of love continues to be the churches biggest achilles heel and how we need to remember love of neighbor is one of the biggest keys.
We discuss taking accountability for your own action and not blaming it on parentage or family for being rebellious against Gods word. See Ezekiel 18:1-4
We discuss is it our responsibility to criticize or critique the method in which someone chooses to minister as long as it lines up to the word of God.
In this episode we discuss if the church is stunting our spiritual growth, if yes how so and what can be done to change it.
We discuss how being offended has become the new currency and how people use being offended as a way to not deal with being convicted
There’s specific ways the Bible tells us how conflict’s should be resolved yet we rarely use these methods. We discuss why we think and what can be done about it.
We discuss how we claim to trust God and his timing, yet often try to interject ourselves to “Help” God. Why do we do this and the consequences that come with it…
We discuss the performance and symbolism in the 2023 Grammy Awards and were Christians justified in there outrage about the Sam Smith and Jay Z performances
We discuss the show “The Chosen”, The Tragic Tyre Nichols story, and some praise reports…
Our Pastor Keith Hudson joins the show for our first show of the new season as we discuss if the Holy Spirit what is it and is requirement for believers. Pastor also gets to the block is hot for himself.
We discuss women in ministry, should women be able to serve in Pastoral roles in the church.
We discuss healing, what it should and shouldn’t look like, can anyone tell you how healing should look.
We discuss love why its the greatest foundation for this Christian walk and why simultaneously its the most neglected part of Christianity
We discuss if the hypocrisy of the church is the main reason there has been an exodus of the church among young people…
We discuss leadership and what there succession plan should look like and why it’s important to have a succession plan…
Does censorship really exist against the (western) church or is it just a straw man argument.
We discuss what true freedom in Christ is, and what it looks like, and are we walking in freedom or bondage.
We discuss tax exempt status for churches and should they lose them for diving to much into politics.
We discuss the individual and collective consequences of misrepresenting God whether it be his word or nature.
We discuss the Supreme Courts decision and what it means moving forward and the impact on the church.
Great discussion about the discomfort that comes with Christianity that is hardly ever discussed in public squares…
We discuss forgiveness what it should look like compared to what it actually looks like…
A free style episode where we discuss several different topics brought up by each co-host…
We discuss is it okay to date outside of your religion or denomination, the pitfalls and what that it looks like if you decide too.
We discuss when is it time for the Pastor/Minister to retire, should it be there decision or that or the church body
We discuss a viral clip of a church fight that begs the greater question of how did we go from expectations of holiness in the church, to any and every thing goes…
We discuss a recent post by Michael Baisden about becoming atheist and what lead him to that, how to combat that for other followers.
For far to long we have told people to suppress there very nature which ultimately leads to obsession, we discuss why its know longer right to suppress but confess to overcome.
We cut the mics on and just started talking on several topics, hear a sample of off mic talks…
We discuss the vaccine hesitation especially among the church community, we also discuss mask wearing and do we really have a choice.
Special Guest Pastor’s Vincent and Cindy Warren join me and discuss there ministry and testimony in helping couples navigate marriage
Do churches cater to women members at the detriment of male members, spirited discussion
We discuss the dynamics of free will in the lives of believers and some of the misconceptions of it as well
We discuss the importance of counseling and understanding mental health and how it’s a compliment to salvation and not an opposition…
We discuss the churches views on dating and marriage and where they have dropped the ball…
We discuss just a few scriptures that are misused and how the Church can overcome the problem of misinterpretation...
When the Bible says any sex outside of marriage is sin, why do we only focus on the same sex attracted people?
Are we doing tithes and offerings correctly or have we been doing it wrong this whole time?
We discuss the use of profanity and is it really as big an issue as we make it out to be or just another worldly tradition. Also a special announcement at the beginning of the Podcast!!!
Why do we still let denominations separate us a Christian which prevents us from being on one accord as a body?
We had to discuss what has been happening in the news the last couple weeks that we have off the air. The mass shooting and police brutality and the deafening silence of the church on social issues or is it not a church issue at all.
Are we really offended by somethings or have we not healed in those areas which causes us to lash out.
Is the gift a salvation something that God will take back if you begin to backslide back into your worldly ways
Are we being pushed more toward the traditions of the Church or toward a relationship with Christ.
Other than services what role should the church play in the lives of believers and the city and municipalities where they reside.
How well do you discern the voice of God over our own opinions, fears, desires, and the world
We put a bow on the conversation of Pro Life and Pro Choice and the political long term ramifications.
We discuss the Pro-Life and Pro-Choice and the nuances of the movements that aren’t often discussed. (Had to make this episode a 2 parter because of so much conversation)
What does correction and discipline look like in the church? Why are people scared to correct and discipline ? Why don’t people accept correction and discipline?
Does Church hurt exist, if it does how do we prevent it and how do we help those who have been damaged by it
Benjamin Dixon (The Benjamin Dixon Podcast) join us as we discuss the Church and Politics as well as Soon to be former President Trump and the embrace of Conservation White Evangelicals and the storming of the Capital building.
Man can’t forgive like God does but how do we forgive and heal and can we put a timetable on when to heal.
Has the years of fawning over Pastors/Ministers created a Frankenstein’s monster for the Church
Today’s Church has been silent on Social Justice issues, should they start to make more noise and to what extent.
Can you move up with the dead weight of weak friends holding you down. We discuss this week.
Pastor Vincent Warren joins the show discussing the church and the role it plays in politics!!
The events that happened on the road to Damascus relate not only to the apostle Paul, whose dramatic conversion occurred there, but they also provide a clear picture of the conversion of all people. While some have an extraordinarily dramatic conversion known as a “Damascus Road experience,” the conversion of all believers follows a similar pattern of Paul’s experience on the road to Damascus, described in Paul’s own words in Acts 9:1–9; Acts 22:6–11; and Acts 26:9–20. Brock Hendricks