Every Thought Captive Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Michael DeFazio, Doug Welch, and Chad Ragsdale talk theology and culture and the intersection of the two. @EveryTCPodcast @dougwelchocc @michael_defazio @caragsdale
The end of summer often signals a return to routine and reconnecting with friends you haven't seen for a while. For Michael, Chad, and Doug, it was a chance to catch up on their summer adventures and dive into deeper conversation.
These three friends took full advantage of the warmer months. Michael and his family went on an epic 5-week, cross-country camping trip visiting national parks. Chad also embarked on a camping trip up to Glacier National Park. Doug meanwhile spent the summer overseas.
Swapping travel stories led naturally to reflections on faith. All three friends have roots in the Restoration Movement, a Christian tradition that emerged in the early 19th century. They discussed what it means to identify with this tradition today. There was thoughtful wrestling with notions of Christian unity, praying for revival, and navigating institutions and denominations.
While acknowledging tensions, the friends kept coming back to finding connection points. As Michael put it, "There’s something about what’s happening in this congregation that has proven to be attractive in the best sense of the term, attractive to people coming from all sorts of Christian backgrounds.”
Though the conversation was filled with weighty topics, levity emerged too. Michael and Doug updated each other on upcoming writing projects. Michael just had a book published in June and has another one underway. Doug is making progress on his dissertation. Jokes were made about whether people actually take the time to read the books they buy.
The beauty of this podcast lies in the authentic back-and-forth between friends. It sounds like three people picking up right where they left off. Questions are raised, experiences are shared, faith is discussed—all in a spirit of honesty and goodwill. The mix of summer adventures, reflections on Christian tradition, and good-natured humor makes for a thoughtful yet casually enjoyable listen.
The next time you reconnect with old friends, follow Michael, Chad, and Doug's example. Swap travel stories, discuss meaningful topics, and most importantly, just appreciate the gift of friendship. Wherever you are on your faith journey, having people to share the road with makes all the difference.
Join Michael, Chad, and Doug as they catch up after a summer apart and dive into meaningful conversation.
In this episode, they swap stories from their family adventures road tripping and camping across the U.S. and visiting national parks. The friends then reflect on their faith backgrounds in the Restoration Movement and discuss what it means to identify with this Christian tradition. How do we pray for unity? How do we navigate institutions and draw boundaries? What are our hopes for revival? The conversation wrestles with tensions but circles back to the desire for connection.
We finish the episode with Michael and Doug giving updates on their latest writing projects. There's exciting things coming on the horizon and we're excited for you to join us!
Have something to add to the conversation? Join us on social media @EveryTCPodcast. We'd love to hear from you!
In our Season 3 opener, we sit down with the VP for Enrollment Services and Educational Technologies and Assistant Professor of Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, John Dyer. In this interview, John bring a wealth of knowledge about the blending of faith and technology.
Can technology be holy? Does it need to be made so? Or is it just benign? We explore a range of technology topics and how they can apply to our faith walks and even how it can be leveraged to further our kingdom work.
How has technology influenced or helped your kingdom work? Join the conversation with us on social media @EveryTCPodcast. Feel free to interact and ask questions! Like what you hear? Consider leaving the show a review and sharing the episode with the techie in your life. It really helps out the show!
In the season two finale, Chad, Michael and Doug sit down to discuss upcoming summer plans and talk about Chad's new book True Grit,an honest look and walk through the book of Hebrews. You'll hear Chad talk about why he wrote this book and why a study of the book of Hebrews is so important in today's culture.
We'll be taking a break over the summer, but will return in the fall with a brand new season of episodes.
What are you summer plans? Join the conversation on social media @EveryTCPodcast.
On today's episode, we tackle some of the most hard-hitting questions we've ever done, all thought up by a group of 7th graders. Make no mistake, these students brought some great questions and you won't want to miss just how deep these kids can think.
What do you do with the hard questions of life from teenagers? Join the conversation and tell us all about it on social media @EveryTCPodcast.
In today's episode, Michael and Doug sit down with visiting intercultural professor Mac Johnson to discuss how God has been moving where he and his wife Olivia have been ministering in Poland. You won't want to miss this engaging conversation about how the church is being mobilized to help the people of central Europe through church planting, camps, and even education.
Have you ever felt like you were called to go and serve overseas? Tell us about it! Find us on social media @EveryTCPodcast and join the conversation.
We're joined by Beth DeFazio again in today's episode. We always love when Beth is able to join us. She starts the show off with some great questions and then we transition to some questions submitted by a listener. Some great discussions in this episode, you won't want to miss it!
As always, if you like what you hear, would you take a minute to leave the show a review in iTunes? It really helps the show. Thanks for listening! And if you want to join the conversation, find us on social media @EveryTCPodcast.
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. John Marriott, professor of Philosophy and the coordinator for the Center of Christian Thought at Biola University. Dr. Marriott was recently on the campus of Ozark Christian College to share with us his knowledge of navigating faith in today's culture, specifically around the term "deconstruction." If that is a buzz term you have heard recently from social media or other outlets, you're going to want to tune into this fascinating conversation.
Have you or someone you know been wrestling with this idea of deconstruction, or taking a closer look at your faith? Join the conversation and tell us about it. You can catch up with us on social media @EveryTCPodcast.
In today's episode, Chad, Michael and Doug discuss what on earth is going on with all the talk about AI. An abbreviation for Artificial Inteligence, we discuss some of the overwhelming positives of the capability of AI, but also quickly point out where it has either failed, or leaves too many questions. It is most certainly here, but is it a tool or a distraction?
Have you been using AI in your own life or ministry? Join the conversation on social media @EveryTCPodcast and tell us! And don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes. It really helps the show.
In today's episode, the show has a takeover host by none other than Beth DeFazio! ETC proudly welcomes Beth as she leads the show with some fantastic questions and layers in her signature humor as well. We think you're really going to love this one.
As always, join us in the conversation on social media @EveryTCPodcast. And if you like what you hear, leave us a review on iTunes. It really helps the show.
The long awaited part two of our year ending Q/A session is here! We finish up the holiday season by asking each other some amazing questions that cover a good range of topics. Everything from favorite Christmas movies, to how to best disciple Gen Z. You won't want to miss this episode.
Be on the lookout for more episodes coming out soon! And don't forget to share the show with friends and loved ones. We really appreciate it!
In the final episdoe of 2022, the guys sit down and do a question and answer session. The questions range from exciting emerging technologies to serious questions about faith and belief. We hope you can connect on some of the answers we talk about in this episode. And if you stick around to the very end, there's a bonus mini episode right after the outro music. What's in the bonus? We pull back the curtain on our pre-show banter and let you hear some of the antics that happen before we record. It's a lot of fun and we hope you think so too.
As always if you want to join in the conversation, find us on social media @EveryTCPodcast. And if you like what you hear, share the episode on your social media, we love to see who's listening!
We'll be back with part two of this episode filled with more questions and answers after the new year!
In today's episode, Chad sits down with Associate Professor of Theology at Dordt University, Justin Ariel Bailey to discuss his newest book, Interpreting Your World: Five Lenses for Engaging Theology and Culture.In his book, Bailey masterfully lays out the tools of how to merge our theology into the culture that God has established us in. This book should be a call to believers about how to faithfully discern the culture around us, understand how that can shape our theology, and then push us to action to use that knowledge to further the Kingdom.
For more about Justin Ariel Bailey and his work, please visit his website, pjustin.com where you can see more about his work in theology, and what books he has available to aid in your pursuit of God's call on your life.
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With Michael out at a conference, Doug and Chad sit down, one on one, and give perspective to the recent midterm elections. How do we, as a Church, navigate politics in a post-Trump presidency? How should we marry our faith into our political leanings? Then, to cool down the spice, they end with a short and sweet discussion of their favorite Chicago teams.
Like many of our episodes, this one is full of fun hot takes. Do you have a hot take you'd like to share with us? Join the conversation on social media @EveryTCPodcast.
In today's episode, we're joined by new OCC professor Laura Porter. Laura has taken the reins of the counseling and psycology department at Ozark and brings a wealth of knowledge and care to the subject. Chad, Michael and Doug take some time to discuss what led her to this career and why counseling and mental health is so very important within the context of church and Christian living.
As always, join our ongoing conversations with us on social media @EveryTCPodcast. Don't forget to share this episode with friends and family and remind each other that someone is always just a conversation away.
Dan Darling joins the podcast in this episode. Dan is the director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, author of numerous books with titles like The Original Jesus, The Dignity Revolution, and Ministers of Reconciliation. Dan is a thoughtful, modern-day theologan and we know you'll be as excited as we were to hear what he has to say.
Heard something in today's episode that sparked a question? Join us in the conversation on social media @EveryTCPodcast.
In today's episode we continue our conversation with Doug Aldrige and tackle a topic near to his heart: History. Doug shares with us his passion for studying history and why it matters.
Do you agree? Join us in the conversation on any social platform @EveryTCPodcast.
After 80 episodes, we have reached Season 2! All jokes aside, we at Every Thought Captive are excited to start having more consistent schedules and episodes. We have a lot of exciting things on the horizon that we can't wait to share with you.
In today's episode Chad, Michael and Doug are joined by OCC Professor and former Academic Dean Doug Aldridge. If you want to join in the conversation, reach out to us on any social media @EveryTCPodcast.
In today's episode, we continue catching up after our long hiatus and we work on answering some more questions about projects we're working on, and just what's been keeping us busy.
As always we invite you to join our conversation on social media @EveryTCPodcast. Drop us a line!
Well, we're finally back! After a long hiatus, Chad, Michael and Doug are finally back with brand new episodes. We kick it off with a two part series catching everyone up and answering some fun questions. And we've got new things coming for the show that we think listeners are really going to enjoy, so stay tuned!
In today's episode, Chad and Michael sit down with Christ Church of Oronogo's Community Impact Minister, Maggie Schade. It seems like there's a pervasive notion in today's society that the church doesn't do much in their local communities, and Maggie joins us to give us her unique perspective on just how much the church can and should impact our communities.
Does your church have programs that build community where you live? If so, join us on social media to tell us what's working in your ministries @EveryTCPodcast.
Chad and Michael sit down with fellow Ozark Christian College professor Mike Ackerman, professor of Church Planting and New Testament Studies, to talk about how the story of Jesus is laid out in the four Gospels of the New Testament. As Christmas approaches, what can we learn about the birth of our Savior as told in these four accounts?
What's your favorite part about the Christmas season (besides the obvious!)? Let us know on social media @EveryTCPodcast.
We also now have a YouTube account where our full episodes are uploaded! Just search Every Thought Captive Podcast in youtube to find us. If we get 100 subscribers, we'll be able to have our own official youtube link!
Producer note We got a little off on our numbering inside the next couple of episodes.
In today's episode, we continue in our mini-series talking to pastors who were in the thick of the pandemic with their churches and how they were able to navigate the unknown.
We're joined by Mark Christian, Senior Minister at Christ's Church of Oronogo in Oronogo, MO. Mark comes to the conversation with many years of ministry experience and provides some unique perspectives on everything that was 2020.
Have questions for us or would like to join us in the conversation? Reach out to us on social media @EveryTCPodcast.
Today we start a mini-series of interviews with church pastors who found themselves, like so many of our listeners, in the midst of dealing with all that 2020 had to offer. From pandemic to politics, we talk with pastors as they found themselves caught right in the middle of the challenges we all felt.
First up in the series, we sit down with Rusty George, Lead Pastor at Real Life Church in Southern California. Rusty shares with us some real life struggles that he, the staff he serves with, and the people in their church all went through in the last year.
To find out more about Rusty, you can visit his website pastorrustygeorge.com. Join us on social media and keep the conversation going there with us.
In today's episode, Chad and Michael interview Dr. Alan Noble. Dr. Noble is Associate Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, editor-in-chief of Christ and Pop Culture, and author of numerous articles and books. We sit down with him to discuss his book Disruptive Witness, a book about how to speak truth in a distracted age.
A big thank you to Alan Noble for joining the show! You can learn more about Dr. Noble at his website oalannoble.com as well as pre-order his new book, You Are Not Your Own.
In today's episode, Michael and Chad sit down with Caleb Kaltenbach to discuss his new book, Messy Truth.
Caleb is the Research Pastor at Shephard Church in Los Angeles, and holds a doctorate from Dallas Theological Seminary. His extensive experiences have given him a unique perspective on how to deal with the tougher subjects of modern Christianity.
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In todays episode, the guys sit down with Ozark Christian College's Old Testament and Linguistics professor Jon Kehrer. Together they discuss the importance of the Old Testament to our modern faith and why it is still important and relavant to our lives today.
Is there something from the Old Testament that you have used to strengthen your faith? Tell us all about it by connecting with us on social media @EveryTCPodcast.
On today's episode, Chad, Michael, and Doug sit down with Ozark Christian College professor Beth DeFazio. The discuss everything from the power of Harry Potter, to the incredible message of the story of Esther. This is a can't miss episode!
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In today's episode, the guys sit down to discuss some practical advice about how to think well in times of cultural chaos. It seems like everyday there's something new to be outraged about. So how do we, as Christians, respond well in love and in instruction? Join us for this great conversation about how to think well when everything seems crazy.
Do you have any practical advice about thinking well in times of cultrual chaos? Join the conversation on social media @EveryTCPodcast.
In this episode, Michael and Doug put Chad in our hot seat to discuss his new book, "Christian Convictions: Discerning the Essential, Important, and Personal Elements." Chad's book aims to have readers examine your faith as a target; what lies on the edges of your target and what sits right on the bullseye? Is what's sitting on your bullseye essential to your belief? Chad takes time to discuss why he wrote this book, and Michael and Doug provide some first impressions.
We'd love for you to pick up a copy of Chad's amazing new book. You can find it on Amazon or Renew.org (links below). And, as always, you can join us in the conversation about Chad's book on social media @EveryTCPodcast.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1949921514
https://renew.org/ebook/christian-convictions-discerning-the-essential-important-and-personal-elements/
Have you encountered new meanings of the word patriotism over the last several years? Chad, Doug, and Michael (via phone) take some time to digest what patriotism means to them, but also how it can fit to our Biblical narrative.
What does patriotism look like to you, or to our international listerners, what does patriotism and faith look like in your country?
Reach out to us on social media @EveryTCPodcast and keep the conversation going.
Part two of our sit down with Chad and Michael as they ask each other some hard hitting questions, and Producer Jeff joins the action today as well!
So sit back with us as we finish the second half of our questions! Stay tuned for our next episode and see if we're back at full strength!
Do you have a burning question you've always wanted to ask our hosts? Reach out to us on social media @EveryTCPodcast and let us know!
While Doug is on vacation, Chad and Michael sit down to ask each other some hard hitting questions. The topics range from parenthood, to theology, to modern social topics like critical race theory. We had a lot of fun with this episode, so much so, that we had to break it into two parts.
So sit back with us as we get through half of our questions, then come back for the next episode where we dive even deeper into some fun questions.
If you could ask our hosts any question, what would it be? Reach out to us on social media @EveryTCPodcast and let us know!
In today's episode, we take a look at some trending topics and offer some "hot take" opinions about what's going on in the world around us. You'll want to stick around to the very end on this one!
Do you have a hot take on any of the topics we talked about? Reach out to us on social media @EveryTCPodcast and let us know!
On this episode of the Every Thought Captive podcast, we take on a little bit of a lighter episode to discuss all the stuff we've been reading and watching over the pandemic and through our break from recording.
Find us on social media @EveryTCPodcast and tell us what's been on your read/watch list! We would love to hear from you.
We bring on guest Nick Martinez, a recent OCC grad and current Denver Seminary student pursuing an Master's of Divinity in New Testament studies. Together with our special guest, we tackle the trending topic of Christian Deconstructionism. You may have seen people on social media talking about this, but what is it, is it new, is it just hype? We break it down in this powerful episode.
Special thanks to our guest Nick Martinez! Here's the link to Chad's blog post mentioned in this episode: https://chadragsdale.wordpress.com/2021/04/21/doubting-well/
Chad, Michael, and Doug come back together after a hiatus to discuss what the pandemic has taught us, plus tease out some future episodes. Join us as we start looking at topics like Deconstructionism, post-pandemic church, and so much more!
The guys sat down in this episode to do some hot takes on everything sports! Join them in this revisited episode, escape from the quarantine for an hour, and join us as we talk about everything from Jordan being the greatest, to sports dynasties, to God caring if your team wins, and everything in between.
David Kinnaman joins us for a discussion about his new book Faith For Exiles.We have a good time talking about how this book got started and why it's so important to understand today's iGen culture and how they might reshape the church in this "digital Babylon."
You can pick up David's new book Faith For Exilesfrom Barna Group's website at www.barna.com. While you're there, be sure to check out more studies that they have done to help the us understand how faith and culture intersect.
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In this episode, we sit down to discuss some tough topics. How do we navigate our faith in times of protest or injustice? What has the pandemic done to our personal walks? We don't claim to be experts but we want to encourage you with some thoughts as we collectively try to walk through this as God intended, together.
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Our fans voted so here's one of our most popular episodes revisited! Be on the lookout on our social media for more chances to help us decide what to play during the summer break!
In this episode, the guys sit down to discuss President Trump and some remarks recently made by American pastor and author John MacArthur regarding women that preach.
Have an opinion on the matter? Interact with us on social media @EveryTCPodcast.
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Chad and Michael again sit down with our friends from Consider This podcast at Sunnybrook Christian Church. In this episode we talk about a range of things including how has shelter-in-place church effected student ministry?
You can find more about Sunnybrook Christian Church, their mission, and their podcast at:
http://sunnybrookcc.org/media/consider-this
Chad and Michael sit down with the guys at the Consider This podcast from Sunnybrook Christian Church in Stillwater, OK. We join them for a great conversation about church online and faith in this season.
For more you can always check out the Consider This podcast found at Sunnybrook's website:
http://sunnybrookcc.org/media/consider-this
Today we sit down to talk through the New Testament book of James. It's packed with a lot of lessons that are very applicable to today's society and our faith in it. Have you read through James lately? What books of the Bible do you think we should cover next? Connect with us on social media @EveryTCPodcast to discuss!
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In this ask us anything episode, we answer listener questions. Everything from quarantine communion to the Mount Rushmore of preachers.
We also have with us Mark Christian, who, in addition to being an adjunct professor and trustee for OCC, is Lead Pastor at Christ Church of Oronogo near Joplin.
Thanks for all the questions submitted for this episode! Feel free to reach out to us on Twitter and Facebook @EveryTCPodcast.
Today the guys sit down and talk about a semi-exhaustive list of books for nearly every scenario. If you're a book lover, or have ever wondered what sits in a Bible college professor's personal library, this is your episode!
Want the link to our total list?
Visit: https://a.co/aZdqOPY
What are your favorite books? Connect with us on Twitter and Facebook @EveryTCPodcast.
Still practicing our social distancing, we sit down to talk about a bunch of our favorite top 5 lists! Everything from Marvel movies, to cartoon mice (shoutout to friend of the show Drew!), to Bible verses you'd take to a deserted island.
What are your top 5's from our lists? Let us know on social media @EveryTCPodcast!
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Today we record our episode online observing social distancing practices! And speaking of, how is this new season effecting your ministry? The guys sit down and talk about what this could look like and offer some encouragement and advice about effective ministry during a time where meeting in person isn't always possible.
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Chad and Doug sit down with special guest Teresa Roberts, Vice President of Institutional Research and Effectiveness for Ozark, to talk about how to address doing church in uncertain times when social distancing has become a temporary reality.
Have any encouragement or ideas on this topic? Reach out to us on social media @EveryTCPodcast.
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Chad and Michael sit down with Professor Jon Kehrer to discuss how to find Jesus in the Old Testament. Can we really find reliable references to Christ throughout the text? Is there a way to make sure we aren't misreading the text? All these and more in today's episode.
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We sit down with a live audience at Ozark Christian College's annual Preaching and Teaching convention to discuss the Holy Spirit. Listen all the way to the end to hear some wonderful Q and A that our audience brought.
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The guys today sit down and discuss doubt. Is it ok? Is it normal? What do we do with doubt? Using scripture we break down some key concepts about doubt and how to deal with it.
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Today the guys discuss how do we as Christians deal with the death of bad people. We also discuss the process of evangelizing and how it differs among certain age groups.
The link to Barna research referenced in the show: https://www.barna.com/research/millennials-oppose-evangelism/
Friend of the show Michael Hester wrote our music. Check out his stuff: https://soundcloud.com/user-286007466
In this episode, Chad, Michael and Doug sit down and answer questions from listeners about Christmas. Everything from favorite holiday movie to that one time Saint Nick allegedly punched a guy? What's your favorite part of the Christmas season?
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The guys sit down to do a brief overview of the Old Testament book of Malachi. We sometimes overlook the minor prophets in the Bible, but maybe we shouldn't! Chad, Michael and Doug discuss the implications of not worshiping God in the way He's called his people to do so.
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Michael and Doug sit down with Mark Moore, former Ozark Christian College professor and who's currently on staff at Christ Church of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ. We discuss his new book, Core 52, and get an ETC exclusive, there is a sequel in the works! We also talk about what ministry transitions look like, chat about some encouragement for different seasons of life, some take aways on what multi-site ministry looks like, and so much more!
A huge thanks to Mark for joining us on our show! You can find Mark's new book Core 52 almost everywhere books are sold. For more information and some additional resources visit www.core52.org.
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In this episode, the guys sit down to discuss President Trump and some remarks recently made by American pastor and author John MacArthur regarding women that preach.
Have an opinion on the matter? Interact with us on social media @EveryTCPodcast.
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Ozark had our fall break this week, so we're revisiting a popular episode from last season. In this episode the guys discuss a biblical view of sexuality and how to navigate these ideas from a Christ centered worldview.
Bonus Link:
Here's a link to Michael's chapel sermon about the pursuit of wisdom in our sexuality.
https://youtu.be/O18w7Ac6fsw
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Today we sit down and discuss a question raised in the last episode with special guest David Kinnaman (go take a listen if you haven't!) about Mormons and faith. We continue on in a discussion of questions raised by our own Ozark Christian College students!
Join us on social media @EveryTCPodcast and tell us what color you'd assign your favorite book of the Bible!
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David Kinnaman joins us for a discussion about his new book Faith For Exiles.We have a good time talking about how this book got started and why it's so important to understand today's iGen culture and how they might reshape the church in this "digital Babylon."
You can pick up David's new book Faith For Exilesfrom Barna Group's website at www.barna.com. While you're there, be sure to check out more studies that they have done to help the us understand how faith and culture intersect.
And don't forget to subscribe to the show and give us a review if you like what you hear!
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Welcome back! In this episode, we talk about what we did over the summer and get caught up. Then we discuss the current trend of people leaving the faith, sparked by some prominent members like Joshua Harris.
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In this episode, the guys tackle the difference between patriotism and nationalism, and Christians should interact with the government, based on Romans 13. The Every Thought Captive Podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
To celebrate Easter a little early, the guys dug into their mail-basket to discuss three questions: (1) should we plant churches in the Bible Belt, (2) what is the future of megachurches, and (3) is Andy Stanley a heretic? If you would like to submit a question for a future mailbag episode, email us at everythoughtpodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter (@everytcpodcast). The Every Thought Captive Podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
On the episode, Michael, Chad, and Doug take a look at the extremely short, oft-forgotten, and strangely relevant Epistle of Jude. They discuss the nature of false teaching and rejection of the Lordship of Christ (and its relationship to current-day events in the evangelical world), and give ideas for anyone looking to preach or teach from this letter today. The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
We talk about art. Its beauty, value, and form. And Chad likes George Strait. The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information. Intro music: J.S. Bach "Cello Suite No. 1 - Prelude" Becca Maddux, cello
Yep, we talk about sex. Really, for almost an hour. Here's Michael's recent sermon for Ozark Christian College chapel: https://youtu.be/O18w7Ac6fsw Here's the Tish Harrison Warren article Doug referenced: https://www.christianitytoday.com/women/2019/february/nadia-bolz-weber-church-made-vagina-sculptures.html?share= Here's the book Chad recommended: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Thy-Body-Answering-Questions/dp/0801075726/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2K1NMJA577VBD&keywords=nancy+pearcey&qid=1551905248&s=gateway&sprefix=Nancy+pierc%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-1 The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
Recorded in front of a live audience, this episode has Michael, Chad, and Doug making observations from a reading of 1 Peter and answering questions about thinking Christianly when you are "aliens and strangers in the world." What does the message of 1 Peter say to Christians in general and church leaders in particular about dealing with an environment that at times may be hostile to the gospel? The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information today.
In our first ETC Conversation: Doug sits down with Dr. Shane J. Wood to discuss his recent book, "Between Two Trees," and how Scripture (particularly the book of Revelation) leads us to talk about sin and salvation. The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
Michael, Chad, and Doug are back in 2019 with new episodes! Chad has thoughts on the controversial Gillette ad about "toxic masculinity," Michael wonders if he should delete his social media accounts, and Doug is getting married. The guys also share their Super Bowl picks, in case you want to mock them after the game. The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
Michael, Chad, and Doug are in the middle of grading papers, so they needed to blow off steam by talking sports for an hour. Here's what they talked about: Are sports dynasties a bad thing? Does God care if your team wins? What biblical texts/themes would you point to about the value of sports/athletics? Would Paul preach in a football jersey on Super Bowl Sunday? What annoys you about sports fans? What sports organization is the most corrupt? *What lessons from the sports world would you encourage churches to learn? Also, Michael gives his NBA predictions for the next two seasons, Doug shares why LeBron will never overtake Jordan as the Greatest of all Time, and Chad gives his surprise choice for the 3rd greatest NBA player of all time. There's also some talk about the future of football. The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
How do we as Christians approach the political world and things like the midterm elections? Michael, Chad, and Doug have a conversation in front of their students and friends at Ozark Christian College about what they took away from the 2018 midterm elections and how they as followers of Jesus think politically. The Every Thought Captive Podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
In this episode, Michael, Chad, and Doug were joined by Eric Epperson from Christ in Youth and Siblings Improv. The questions that this episode covered include: Would we ever dissuade a student from attending a Bible college like Ozark Christian College? Should pastors use satire? Is the Christian life an art or a science? How will Eugene Peterson be remembered? *What is the greatest video game of all time? The Every Thought Captive Podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
In this episode, the guys reflect on Episode 30 (On Social Justice and the Gospel) and offer points of clarification for what they believe the church going forward should believe and commit to with regard to God's justice in the world. The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
In this episode, the guys reflect on The Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel (https://statementonsocialjustice.com). They examine how people use the term "social justice" today, and if that reflects a biblical understanding of the gospel and God's justice. The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
In this episode, the guys define the tendency of people on social media to "virtue signal," to demonstrate publicly that they are on the "right side" of an issue. They then examine their own Twitter feeds, to see if they themselves are guilty of this tendency, and give suggestions for how to approach social media dialogues in a constructive, Christ-honoring way. The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
What does your church's furniture say about your view of preaching and how you understand the authority of Scripture? In this episode, Michael, Chad, and Doug discuss what we might gain from moving from pulpits to pub tables in our worship services, and what we might be giving up. Additionally, the episode covers the summer movie franchises and the recent decision by the Academy Awards to present an Oscar for Best Popular Movie. The Every Thought Captive Podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
The guys have returned from a summer off for a third year of the Every Thought Captive podcast. In this episode, they briefly catch up on their doctoral studies and then launch into a discussion about the revelation of Bill Hybels' infidelities, and what that means for the material he has produced. Do you have to get rid of all his books? Is there a difference between his books and those of John Howard Yoder, who had similar issues while a professor of ethics? The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
To celebrate the end of another school year at Ozark Christian College, the guys take questions from our incredible listeners. Questions they tackle include (not necessarily in this order): How to stay spiritually filled during dry seasons What numbers we should measure in church leadership The relationship of faith to works The Enneagram personality profile Our favorite class to teach, and the one class we wish we could take again How you determine what a "disputable matter" is How you identify when a season is ending and a new season is beginning The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
On this episode, the guys sit down with OCC President Matt Proctor to get his perspective on what it takes to train people for ministry, and how churches can partner with institutions of higher ed to prepare the next generation for Christian ministry. The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
In this episode, Michael, Chad, and Doug interact with an audience of students and fellow faculty on the difficulty of being people who submit to Christ within a politically-charged environment. They specifically discuss the role that social media plays in the polarization of the church, and steps to be people who operate both as peacemakers and those who fight under the lordship of Jesus. They then take questions from the audience on living faithfully as believers in the political world today. The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
In this episode, Michael, Chad, and Doug celebrate Opening Day of the baseball season by talking about what they love about the game, and the role of statistics in that love. They then pivot (around the 11:30 mark) to the upcoming celebration of Easter. Chad tries to convince Michael and Doug about the value of the Shroud of Turin, and the three of them discuss the role of apologetics and rational evidence in our faith. The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
For the 1-year anniversary of the ETC podcast, Michael DeFazio, Chad Ragsdale, and Doug Welch did a workshop before a live audience. They gave thoughts to the question: how do we encourage the church to "take every thought captive." They also took questions at the end of the workshop about leading young people and preaching on challenging topics. The Every Thought Captive Podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
On this episode, Michael, Chad, and Doug talk about the recent Academy Awards and discuss how Hollywood and the film industry sees its role as moral authority. They also talk about the power of film to shape imagination, and how we can watch movies as Christians. They conclude by reviewing Black Panther, the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Mark Moore from Christ's Church of the Valley in Peoria, AZ joins Michael, Chad, and Doug to talk about what "taking every thought captive" looks like in the local church, working with the stories of real people and real (sometimes very challenging) situations. Disclaimer: this is an adult conversation. Not intended for children. The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College in Joplin, MO. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
In this episode, Michael DeFazio, Chad Ragsdale, and Doug Welch discuss what it truly means to be happy, to live the good life, and if Christians should be pursuing happiness. They discuss factors for why people today seem less happy than in previous eras, and what suggestions they have toward living joy-filled lives.
For their first episode of 2018, Michael DeFazio, Chad Ragsdale, and Doug Welch discuss why we make New Year's resolutions, the difference between resolutions and goals, and what each one of them is hoping for the New Year. The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
Michael DeFazio, Chad Ragsdale, and Doug Welch say goodbye to 2017 in their last podcast episode of the year. In many ways, 2017 was an unsettling year, but we still learned a thing or two. In this episode, the ETC guys review what they watched, what they read, what they heard, and what they learned in 2017. The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more details.
We're preparing for the holidays here at ETC, and our first gift to you is a round of "Ask Ourselves Anything," where Michael, Chad, and Doug ask a series of random questions, both silly and serious, to one another. Silly questions include: what are our favorite Christmas movies (and is DieHard a Christmas movie?) and what sports theories we have. Serious questions (which begin around 12:30 of the episode) include: what gift would we give Evangelicalism at the end of 2017, where should someone who wants to study the Bible begin, what will ministry preparation look like in the next 25 years, and what does faith look like for a college student today. The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
In an appearance on Meet the Press in 1960, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said that 11:00am on Sunday morning is the "most segregated hour in America." Things have not gotten appreciably better in 57 years. In this episode, Chad Ragsdale and Doug Welch sit down with Matthew McBirth, Director of Diversity at Ozark Christian College, to talk about God's heart for diversity in His church, and the steps (small and large) we can take toward that vision. The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
What do we do when we learn that one of our ministry or theological heroes has clay feet? Should we reject every good thing that a "fallen hero" has done in the past? In this episode, Michael DeFazio, Chad Ragsdale, and Doug Welch discuss the danger of putting Christian leaders and thinkers on pedestals, and give advice to young leaders in avoiding that kind of adulation. The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
In this episode, Michael DeFazio, Chad Ragsdale, and Doug Welch talk about the value that our culture gives to "authenticity" and the desire to not be "hypocrites." The guys discuss whether or not the desire for holiness leads you to such a thing as "good hypocrisy. Oh, and also they talk about which one of them is the biggest snob.. The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
People threaten to leave their church all the time. But are there legitimate reasons for people to leave a local congregation? Michael DeFazio, Chad Ragsdale, and Doug Welch discuss the issues that would cause them to consider leaving a church, but also what issues they would "stay and fight" over (or just deal with and get over). The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
Chad Ragsdale and Doug Welch talk to Casey Tygrett, author of "Becoming Curious: A Spiritual Practice of Asking Questions" about the importance for Christians to ask questions and think deeply about their faith. They discuss how moving forward with God in faith requires us to wrestle with difficult questions, and to find delight in them. You can find Casey's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Curious-Spiritual-Practice-Questions/dp/0830846271/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506031358&sr=8-1&keywords=becoming+curious The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your Mission is Out There. Training Starts Here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
Michael DeFazio, Chad Ragsdale, and Doug Welch discuss the recent Nashville Statement on biblical sexuality from the Council of Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. How should Christians think and act with regard to the issues of homosexuality and transgenderism today? The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
Michael DeFazio, Chad Ragsdale, and Doug Welch all survived the solar eclipse with their retinas intact. But how is their eyesight with regard to how they read biblical prophecy? The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
Michael DeFazio, Chad Ragsdale, and Doug Welch are back from their summer travels to begin a new season of podcasting. In this episode, they get caught up with each other, talk about what they did and what they've learned, and discuss the issues they want to talk about in upcoming episodes. The Every Thought Captive podcast is presented by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.
More questions and more conversation. Michael DeFazio, Chad Ragsdale, and Doug Welch talk about a host of issues during the second half of this Q&A. Questions asked include: (1) Is U2 overrated? (2) What influential authors do we read that we shouldn't talk about? (3) How do we reach the generation who finds no need for church? (4) Can you grow a church without dynamic preaching and worship? (5)What's the best thing about the millennial generation? (6) Is the "Billy Graham rule" biblical? At the end of the episode, the guys have questions for each other.
You've got questions... and we've got conversations. In this episode, Michael, Chad, and Doug reflect on 5 different questions that listeners have asked on Facebook and Twitter (@EveryTCPodcast). Questions asked include: What is the gospel? How can I know if I'm an "evangelical"? How do I start reading the Old Testament? What's the responsibility of Christians on social media? What's the last good novel you're read? Every Thought Captive is brought to you by Ozark Christian College NextLevel videos. Go to occ.edu/nextlevel to start using free video resources for you and your church.
It's not just the plot of a time-travel movie from the 80's, it's the question we explore on this episode of Every Thought Captive. Michael, Chad, and Doug reflect on what we would say to our 16-year-old selves if we had a few minutes to impart some wisdom. This episode is brought to you by Ozark Christian College Admissions. Go to occ.edu/requestinfo for information on becoming a student at OCC. Your mission is out there. Training starts here.
In this episode, the guys talk about Rod Dreher's latest book, "The Benedict Option" (don't worry if you haven't read it; Michael hasn't either). They examine whether or not Dreher is correct in his assessment of culture, and whether or not Christians should strategically withdraw from culture in order to remain faithful to God.
In the last episode, the guys talked broadly about what is wrong with the world. In this episode, they turn their attention towards the question of "How is a Christian and the Church to live faithfully while in exile?" They offer some practical suggestions for both churches and for individuals. Stay tuned until the end for final thoughts and a couple of book recommendations.
Our culture is changing all around us. This change has been profound and dizzying in its pace. It is undeniable that the experience of discipleship and faith has been caught up in this cultural upheaval. In this episode, the guys address the broad question of "what's wrong with the world." In future episodes the guys will offer some modest proposals and practices to address and/or confront these challenges interacting with recent publications like Rod Dreher's "Benedict Option."
In this first episode, the guys talk about their particular understanding of what it means for a disciple to follow in the example of Paul in 2 Corinthians and "take every thought captive" in addition to some closing thoughts on baseball, the movies, and the Bible.