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Our goal is to provide strong Biblical lessons in a simple and relevant manner through multimedia on the internet. We currently host two podcasts: Thinking Theologically, a show exploring deep questions about God and Scripture, and Through the Maze, a show that attempts to help teens and parents navigate the maze of life.
In this episode, we address some recent criticisms around Spencer's "The Problem with the Bible's One Unified Voice" and talk at length about the importance of defining terms and speaking to one another.Music:"Kid Kodi"Blue Dot Sessionswww.sessions.blue
How do young women experience church life? How can the church better include the voices of women? How can the church be impactful moving into the future?Music:"Kid Kodi"Blue Dot Sessionswww.sessions.blue
How important is the Tower of Babel to the greater biblical narrative? We discuss Genesis 11, its spiritual realm backing, and why it matters to us today in this episode.Music:"Kid Kodi"Blue Dot Sessionswww.sessions.blue
The early church, as represented by the Church Fathers, reflects a Lord's Table closed to those who are not baptized. However, I believe the table began opened and only closed at the end of the first century. In the midst of this early closing of the table, Luke writes his Gospel to emphasize Jesus's table fellowship with tax collectors and sinners.Read or listen to the audio version of the article at thinkingtheologically.org.
Spiritual beings are involved in mankind's fall from the very beginning. In this episode, we discuss the Fall of Genesis 3, the Flood of Genesis 6, and how spiritual beings were present in bringing about rebellion against God.Music:"Kid Kodi"Blue Dot Sessionswww.sessions.blue
Paul says that when we take the Lord's Supper, we must do so in a worthy manner by discerning the body. What does he mean by this? What body are we supposed to discern?
When Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, was it because he wanted the Father to keep him from dying? Is this a scene where we see the humanity of Jesus? Or, is this something else?
Did you know that God has a spiritual council He converses with and even, sometimes, allows to make decisions? Jack and Spencer discuss Psalm 82 and God's Divine Council in this episode.Music:"Kid Kodi"Blue Dot Sessionswww.sessions.blue
For many, the spiritual realm or "heavenlies" as Paul calls it in Ephesians 6 is an interesting, but unclear subject. On this episode, Jack and Spencer discuss, generally, what the spiritual is, and more specifically, why it's important to study it.Music:"Kid Kodi"Blue Dot Sessionswww.sessions.blue
For the ancient world, the apocalyptic genre was not particularly difficult to understand. This is not the case today.In this episode, Spencer and Jack discuss Revelation, the genre of Apocalyptic literature, and how to interpret signs and symbols in Scripture.Music:"Kid Kodi"Blue Dot Sessionswww.sessions.blue
In this episode, Spencer and Jack discuss the writings of Paul and a few key elements present in his writing style. Music: "Kid Kodi"Blue Dot Sessionswww.sessions.blue
In this episode, Spencer and Jack observe the differences present within various narratives in the synoptic gospels, talk about why we shouldn't try to harmonize them and offer a better way of reading through them. Music:"Kid Kodi"Blue Dot Sessionswww.sessions.blue
How should we view God's anger in the Old Testament? Jack explores the "anger" of God through the book of Exodus and how that study provides a lens for us to view the anger of God.To read the article, visit ThinkingTheologically.org
In this episode, Spencer and Jack have a discussion about the differences present in the synoptic gospels, provide an explanation as to why they might be there, and talk about how to interpret the gospels as literature.Music:"Kid Kodi"Blue Dot Sessionswww.sessions.blue
In this episode, we discuss how to interpret Wisdom Literature in the Old Testament. Music:"Kid Kodi"Blue Dot Sessionswww.sessions.blue
In this episode, Spencer and Jack discuss what to look out for when interpreting the Old Testament. You can find the show notes on ThinkingTheologically.orgMusic:"Kid Kodi"Blue Dot Sessionswww.sessions.blue
This is the audio article for the article "Resurrecting the Resurrection". To read this, and other articles, check out ThinkingTheologically.org
This is an audio recording of the article "The Problem with Penal Substitutionary Atonement". You can read the article at ThinkingTheologically.org
On this episode, we conclude our discussion on the Lords Supper by making an appeal for a table that's open to all.
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In this episode, we talk about the phrase "do this in remembrance of me" and talk about exactly what kind of things we are to remember when taking the Lord's Supper.
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In Luke's gospel, Jesus is constantly interacting with those the text refers to as "tax collectors and sinners". Many of those times, Jesus is seated at a table, eating with them. In this episode, Spencer and Jack look at the institution of the Lords Supper in Luke's gospel narrative and connect the theme of Jesus eating with sinners to Jesus' eating with Judas.Music:"Kid Kodi"Blue Dot Sessionswww.sessions.blue
How should siblings treat one another? How do our physical family behaviors effect our spiritual family behaviors? We navigate the maze of sibling relationships on this episode.
Luke's gospel places the discussion between the apostles about "who is the greatest?" right after the Lord's Supper implementation. Why here and what does this mean for us today? We discuss in this episode.Music:"Kid Kodi"Blue Dot Sessionswww.sessions.blue
In this episode, we discuss the atoning language that accompanies communion, and chase a few theological rabbits while we're at it!Music:"Kid Kodi"Blue Dot Sessionswww.sessions.blue
On this episode, Tanner and Jack navigate the maze of the parent-child relationship. We discuss on both sides of the relationship how to pursue God and godliness, and what challenges arise to hinder that progress.
How does the table we sit around now in our worship compare to the table scene that awaits us in the end? We discuss eschatology and the Lords Supper in this episode.Music:"Kid Kodi"Blue Dot Sessionswww.sessions.blue
The Lord's Supper was not a random happenstance meal, but one that was built on the foundation of the Passover meal of Israel. When we understand the importance and significance of the Passover meal, we come to a better understanding of the wine and bread at the table of Jesus.Music:"Kid Kodi"Blue Dot Sessionswww.sessions.blue
Do Christians need to attend church buildings or is it alright for people to meet in smaller groups, or through livestream? We discuss how the early church met, why we are even asking the question, and some good reasons to attend and NOT attend congregations. Music:"Kid Kodi"Blue Dot Sessionswww.sessions.blue
On this episode, Tanner and Jack discuss last year's New Years resolutions and talk about how to set goal for the year ahead.
Are people good or evil? We continue our look at the recent "State of Theology" survey, and discuss what Scripture tells us about people, sin, and human nature. Music:"Kid Kodi"Blue Dot Sessionswww.sessions.blue
What if I told you that pride wasn't always bad? On this episode of Through the Maze, Tanner and Jack discuss pride, how to get rid of the bad kind, and how to grow in your pride for God.
Does God change His mind? Some Bible passages point explicitly to "no", while others seem to indicate a change. How can we navigate these seemingly contradictory passages? We discuss on this episode of Thinking Theologically.
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Is Jesus God? It turns out that a lot of people aren't sure. In this episode, we speak to this confusion and look to various references throughout the Bible to see what answer it holds.
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In this lesson, we talk about the issue of transgenderism, what the Bible says about the subject, and how Christians can come alongside those struggling with gender identity.
In this lesson, Jack talks about homosexuality from the standpoint of the culture, what the Bible says about the subject, and how Christians can help come alongside those with same-sex attraction and lead them to God's kingdom.
On this episode, we interview Assistant Principal David Roberts about teens, their struggles, their goals and how they can encourage one another.
On this episode of Thinking Theologically, Spencer and Jack mirror the previous episode by looking at how Christians undervalue the sexual relationship God created, and overvalue the marriage as a result.
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On this episode, we discuss sex and marriage from the world's perspective. We talk about both what the world gets wrong and what it gets right about these two subjects.
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Want to be a better Bible student, but don't know where to begin? We've got you covered in this episode of Through the Maze.
This is part 2 of our study on Apocalypticism in Second Temple Judaism and the Ministry of Jesus. You can find part 1, and the written version of both articles on our website ThinkingTheologically.org.
In this Audio Article, Spencer talks to us about the apocalyptic language we see in the 2nd temple Jewish period. In the next article, we'll look at how this affected Jesus' ministry.
To read the article go to ThinkingTheologically.org
How should we handle going back to school? Opportunity abounds, if our attitude is right. We talk about getting the most out of going back to school on this episode of Through the Maze.
How does it all end? We go through the phrases that John uses for new creation in Revelation and see how they connect to the phrases we've seen used throughout the Bible.
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On this episode of Through the Maze, Tanner and Jack use their words to talk to you about how to use yours! Words are powerful, and we need to make sure we're using that power in the right way.
What does John's gospel teach us about God's plan for creation? We discuss in this episode.
In this episode of Through the Maze, Tanner and Jack discuss their recent Vacation Bible School and talk about the importance of being a servant to others.
On this episode, Spencer and Jack move into the text of 2 Peter 3, a chapter that very much ties together the new creation themes of Genesis, Isaiah, and Paul. Come study this incredible chapter with us and see what God has said about the "new heavens and new earth".
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On this episode, we interview four former youth group kids to talk to them about their life and faith after high school.
On this episode, we look at the last big text of Paul when it comes to the topic of new creation. Come see what Paul says about the "coming" of Jesus and what his word choice reveals to us about how that will look.
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This is the audio version of our article "Why Does Our Belief About Heaven Matter?" If you'd like to read this article, or others like it, visit our website ThinkingTheologically.org.
On this episode, we talk about an event that helps us navigate through the maze: church camp. We talk about why it's valuable, and how we can bring church camp back home with us.
In this episode, Spencer and Jack discuss a section of Scripture that feels somewhat out of place. We look at the greater context of Romans, the cyclical nature of Paul's language throughout the book, and what exactly he believes will happen to the creation.
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How our view of heaven effects our view of God, the resurrection, creation, and our bodies.
For the written version of this article, or other articles like this one, visit ThinkingTheologically.org
On this episode, Tanner and Jack discuss the benefits of prayer and how you can have a more active and enriching prayer life.
In this episode of the Thinking Theologically podcast, Spencer and Jack discuss Paul's new creation language in 1 Corinthians 15. Lots of discussion about the resurrection of Jesus, our resurrection, and why it's important that Jesus is described as the new Adam.
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How did Paul view the world in which he lived? How did this view effect his writings and belief about this life and the one to follow? We discuss all of this on this episode of the Thinking Theologically podcast.
For more content like this visit ThinkingTheologically.org
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On this episode of Through the Maze, Tanner and Jack talk about why people struggle with low self-esteem and why you need to understand God's view of you.
In this audio article, Spencer talks about "heaven" language in the Bible and how it's used in conjunction with the "earth".
For more articles like this one go to ThinkingTheologically.org
In this episode, Spencer and Jack discuss new creation terminology in the mission, language, and worldview of Jesus, specifically as it is shown in the synoptic gospels.
Check out our other episodes on ThinkingTheologically.org
Music: "Kid Kodi" Blue Dot Sessions www.sessions.blue
In this final episode on bullying, Tanner and Jack discuss how you can be the force for change in a bullying situation.
This is an audio recording of our article "The Resurrection of Jesus in the Gospel of John." Read this and our other articles like this one at ThinkingTheologically.org.
In this episode of the Thinking Theologically podcast, Spencer and Jack continue their discussion of New Creation language found in the Bible. We take a look at the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke) and how the terms "heaven" and "earth" are used there. We also start a conversation about Jesus' worldview, a conversation we'll pick up and finish in the next episode.
For more check out ThinkingTheologically.org
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How does Luke's gospel build up to and describe the resurrection of Jesus? Spencer shows us in today's audio article.
To read this article or others like it, visit ThinkingTheologically.org
On this episode of the Through the Maze podcast, Tanner and Jack discuss part 2 of their bullying series: what to do when you are the bully.
In this audio article, we discuss the resurrection of Jesus from the perspective of Matthew's gospel.
To read the full article or others like it, visit ThinkingTheologically.org
In this episode of the Thinking Theologically podcast, Spencer and Jack jump into the plan of God to redeem creation (Genesis 12) and unpack the language of Isaiah 65-66, language that will be picked up by Peter, Paul, and John in the New Testament.
Visit ThinkingTheologically.org for more content like this!
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On this episode of Through the Maze, Tanner and Jack begins a series on bullying and talk about what to do when you find yourself the victim of being bullied.
How does the Bible describe the end of it all? What is heaven going to be like? Can we actually know? In this episode of the Thinking Theologically podcast, Spencer and Jack begin a multi-part series on New Creation Theology(also called NHNE theology). We hope you enjoy this interview and all of the episodes to follow on this dense, deep subject.
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An audio version of our article on the Gospel of Mark's composition. To read the article go to ThinkingTheologically.org.
On this episode of Through the Maze, Tanner and Jack discuss busy schedules, why it’s good to take a break to rest every once and a while, and how we can actually do that.
How does Christian theology and the beliefs and values of various nations interact with one another? Spencer and Jack discuss on this episode of the Thinking Theologically podcast.
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On this episode of Through the Maze, Tanner and Jack discuss the negative and positive power of peer pressure, how our influences shape our decision-making abilities, and how we can be better influences in our world.
In this episode of Thinking Theologically, Spencer and Jack talk about the resurrection accounts in the four gospels and why the different gospels present different numbers of women and angels at the tomb of Jesus.
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On this episode of Through the Maze, Tanner and Jack discuss New Year's Resolutions, why so many fail to keep them, and how we can better keep track of and stick to our goals.
On this episode of Thinking Theologically, Spencer and Jack discuss the composition of the gospels. When we take a look at Luke 1:1-4 we see that the gospels came together in a way that we may not normally think. Join us as we talk about how these writings came to be.
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In this week's episode of the Thinking Theologically, we talk about the tradition of the gospel and what genre the Gospels are. This builds off of our previous two-episode discussion of inspiration.
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In this episode of Thinking Theologically, Spencer and Jack finish up their conversation on inspiration, and what it means to say that the Bible is inspired. Make sure you listen to our previous episode first before you jump into this discussion.
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On this episode of Thinking Theologically, Spencer and Jack discuss five theories of biblical inspiration and discuss the purpose of Scripture. On our next episode we'll wrap up this big discussion on what inspiration is.
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In this episode of Thinking Theologically, Spencer and Jack talk the story of Tamar (Genesis 38) and how it relates to the holocaust and our understanding of ethics, morality, and blame.
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On this episode of Thinking Theologically, Spencer and Jack discuss Hell and whether or not you can square that place of torment with a loving God.
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On this episode of Thinking Theologically, Spencer and Jack try to answer the question of what it meant when Jesus said "My God, my God, why have you forsaken Me?" Join us as we talk about the classical interpretation, weave in previous episodes, and break down Psalm 22. We think you're going to love this episode!
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On this episode, Spencer and Jack discuss the Trinity. The Trinity is a teaching that's hard to understand and very easy to get wrong. Listen to us as we navigate the discussion and join us in discussing the Trinity in the comments!
On our last episode we talked about Jesus needing to be fully human. On this episode we talk about whether Jesus needed to be fully God as well.
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In this episode of Thinking Theologically, Spencer and Jack discuss the incarnation of Jesus, its necessity, and its significance. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with others! Thank you for listening.
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In this episode of Thinking Theologically, Spencer and Jack discuss six different theories of atonement and choose which one they think is the most likely option. Knowing what happened at the cross is beneficial to our understanding of salvation. We hope you enjoy this conversation!
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In this part 2 episode, Spencer and Jack discuss principles that keep churches from moving towards death and instead lead them back to redreaming the dream.
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On this episode, Spencer and Jack discuss the Organizational Lifecycle presented in "Managing Transition" by the business author William Bridges. Spencer compares this business lifecycle to that of the church and he and Jack discuss how churches can grow and avoid closing their doors.
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In this episode, Spencer and Jack discuss creation and immortality. Were Adam and Eve created with immortality or was immortality something for them to grasp later on? How does the answer relate to today? Join us for this discussion on immortality.
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On this episode of Thinking Theologically, Spencer and Jack discuss sanctification (the process of becoming more like Christ). We take a look at the individual's journey through the sanctification process and discuss how more mature Christians can help new Christians along that journey.
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Is it possible to be so focused on heaven that we lose sight of our earthly responsibilities as Christians? We believe that that's not only possible, but that that mindset is extremely pervasive in our churches today. Join us as we talk about how we turn eternity into idolatry, and how we fix the problem.
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Logo by Wayne Roberts
In today's episode, Spencer and Jack discuss the subject of baptism, it's importance, and how we can take it too far, cutting God out of frame entirely.
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On this episode, Spencer and Jack discuss the difference between studying the Bible and being transformed by it. We need the Bible to know God, but if all we're doing with it is gaining knowledge, we may be guilty of turning the Bible into an idol.
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On this episode, Spencer and Jack discuss the difference between worshipping God and worshipping our worship service. We discuss not only the ritual and emotional aspects of worship, but the purpose behind our worship as well.
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In this episode of Too Many Books, Jack Wilkie interviews Lance Mosher on his newest book, a work of Christian fiction, "Searching for Brandon Bason". Searching for Brandon Bason is a coming-of-age story about family and faith. Find out more about the book by listening to the show or by going to LanceMosher.com.
Music: "JLJ Jam" Jeff Dodgen, Logan Edmison, Jack Dodgen SoundCloud.com/jeff-dodgen
In this episode of the Too Many Books podcast, we interview our own Jack Wilkie on his new book "Church Reset". Have you ever felt like church should be something...more? Jack has too and he believes Scripture holds the answers. Check out our interview here.
Music: "Coin-op" and "Skip Street" Chad Crouch SoundOfPicture.com
"JLJ Jam" (Giveaway Song) Logan Edmison, Jack Dodgen, Jeff Dodgen
On this episode of Too Many Books, we review "The Radical Disciple" by John Stott. Discipleship is not an uncommon topic for books these days. How does this one stack up? We discuss likes, dislikes, and rating here.
Music: "Coin-op" and "Skip Street" by Chad Crouch www.soundofpicture.com
A review of "Gospel Reset" by Ken Ham where we talk about our likes and dislikes of the book. Find more reviews at StrongChurch.org.
Music: "Coin-op" and "Skip Street" Chad Crouch SoundOfPicture.com
The audio version of our article "Thinking Differently About Race Relations" by Jack Dodgen. Read the article on StrongChurch.org.
An audio recording of the article "Some Thoughts on "Thought and Prayers" by Jack Dodgen. Read or listen to this and other articles on StrongChurch.org.
An audio version of our article "My Hopes and Fears for the Church After COVID-19". Read the written version here:
https://www.strongchurch.org/single-post/2020/05/14/My-Hopes-and-Fears-for-the-Church-After-COVID-19
On this episode of Too Many Books, we look back at our favorite books of 2019 and look ahead to the books we're most looking forward to in 2020.
Music by: Chad Crouch TheSoundOfPicture.com
In this episode of the Too Many Books podcast, we review another classic book! Come listen to what we thought of the book "The Holiness of God" and whether or not this book has earned the reputation of being called a classic or not.
Music by: Chad Crouch SoundOfPicture.com
On this episode of Too Many Books, we review "Scripture and the Authority of God". After reading "Evil and the Justice of God" by N.T. Wright a little while back, Jack wanted to dive back into another work of his to try and better understand N.T. Wright's thought process when it came to Biblical authority and interpretation.
Music by: Chad Crouch SoundOfPicture.com
On this episode of Too Many Books, we review "Absolute Surrender" a book Jack absolutely loved! How much did he love it and why? Listen to find out!
Music: "Coin-op" and "Skip Street" Chad Crouch SoundOfPicture.com
On this episode of Too Many Books, Jack reviews the best book on preaching he's ever read (and he's read a lot of books on preaching). Find out why he loves it so much on this week's episode.
Music by: Chad Crouch SoundOfPicture.com
On this episode of Too Many Books, we review "Spiritual Knowledge" by Watchman Nee a practical book about spiritual growth and development written by a Chinese preacher who died for his faith.
Music: "Coin-op" and "Skip Street" Chad Crouch www.SoundOfPicture.com
On this episode of Too Many Books, we review "Evil and the Justice of God" by N.T. Wright a book that tries to show God's response to the problem of evil, pain, and suffering.
Music: "Coin-op" and "Skip Street" by Chad Crouch www.SoundOfPicture.com
When one Jack is away the other Jack interviews our very first guest! On this episode of the Too Many Books podcast, Jack interviews Wes McAdams about his recent book "Beyond the Verse" a book by book look at the Bible and its themes.
Music: "Coin-op" by Chad Crouch www.SoundOfPicture.com
On this episode, Chris and Jack discuss Chris' latest Overcome seminar, how it came about, what he discussed specifically and how you can book him and his wife for a seminar of your own!
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On this episode of the Too Many Books podcast, Jack and Jack review "Your Future Self Will Thank You" by Drew Dyck. Listen to hear what we thought of this book on growth and becoming a better "you".
Music: "Coin-op" and "Skip Street" Chad Crouch SoundOfPicture.com
On this week's episode of Too Many Books we review a book on how to better deliver stories, illustrations, and better connect with your audiences.
Music: "Coin-op" and "Skip Street" Chad Crouch www.SoundOfPicture.com
On this episode of Too Many Books, we discuss "The Imperfect Disciple" by Jared C. Wilson and what we thought about its much-needed message on grace.
Music: "Coin-op" and "Skip Street" Chad Crouch SoundOfPicture.com
On this episode of The Overcome Porncast, Jack and Chris discuss the recent child sexual abuse reports of several church leaders, why this is a problem in churches everywhere, and how you can be prepared to fight it.
Christian Chronicle Article - https://christianchronicle.org/sex-offenders-presence-at-worship-stirs-discord-in-pennsylvania-congregation/?fbclid=IwAR0mv1-JC8hqgtxqke--ccR_yk9WJeEkf0-6LUYDg0xelP-dVZ8YqFHJ1HQ
"God Made All of Me" Book - https://www.amazon.com/God-Made-All-Me-Children/dp/1942572301?fbclid=IwAR0mv1-JC8hqgtxqke--ccR_yk9WJeEkf0-6LUYDg0xelP-dVZ8YqFHJ1HQ
GRACE - https://www.netgrace.org/
Southern Baptist Convention Sex Abuse Article - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/over-200-baptist-ministers-deacons-others-have-been-found-guilty-n970276?fbclid=IwAR38nALbIqMYRD1fGuc7_TNyzy1eER4Dl4vyubXaRcPnAFmxhQpL0gJJmMI
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On this week's episode of Too Many Books, Jack and Jack review "What Kind of Watchman Are You?" a book that informs the reader about child sexual abuse in the church and how to watch out for the problem.
Music by: Chad Crouch www.SoundOfPicture.com
On this episode of the Porncast, Chris and Jack talk about the Deep Fake / VR porn technology discussed on Shane Dawson's latest conspiracy theory video. We talk about why people use this technology for porn, and what it means for you.
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On this episode of Too Many Books, we review two books instead of just the normal one! Come listen to what we thought about these books and, if you've read them yourself, let us know what you thought of them by emailing us at StrongChurchMinistries@gmail.com.
Music: "Coin-op" and "Skip Street" by Chad Crouch SoundOfPicture.com
Is Gillette's definition of masculinity the best we can get? On this episode of the Porncast (we're back!!!) Chris and Jack discuss the recent Gillette ad on toxic masculinity, how pornography has changed our views of what it means to be a man, and who God expects men to be.
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On this episode of the Too Many Books podcast, we review a pretty solid book on the process and purpose of preaching.
Music by: Chad Crouch SoundOfPicture.com
On this week's episode we talk about why YouTube rewind 2018 was such a failure and how to live in a social media era where people search through your post history and execute you over dumb comments from a decade ago.
Music by: "Wide Eyes" and "Tin Can Trap" Chad Crouch www.SoundOfPicture.com
Intro song by: androzguitar (www.fiverr.com/androzguitar)
On this episode of the Too Many Book podcast, we give out our worst rating yet. Come see what we liked, and didn't like, about the book "Love Does."
Music by: Chad Crouch SoundOfPicture.com
In this episode, Jack tells us why people are so quick to give criticism online, and how you can tell which criticisms are worth listening to and which ones are better left ignored.
Music Credit: "Wide Eyes" and "Tin Can Trap" Chad Crouch soundofpicture.com
Intro song by: androzguitar (www.fiverr.com/androzguitar)
On this episode of Too Many Books we review "Gay Girl, Good God" the story of one woman's journey to find God amid a lifestyle that kept Him hidden.
Music by: Chad Crouch www.soundofpicture.com
In this episode of the Too Many Books podcast, we review Building a Discipling Culture by Mike Breen and determine whether this book is a must read or something to forget altogether.
Music: "Coin-op" by Chad Crouch www.SoundOfPicture.com
On this episode of Too Many Books, we review the book "Creating Community" by Andy Stanley and Bill Willits to find out if it will help you succeed in creating community or just run everybody off.
Music: "Coin-op" by Chad Crouch SoundOfPicture.com
On this episode of Technically Speaking Jack discusses how to get your creative juices flowing again when you find that you have hit a wall. Whether its writer's block or just a lack of ideas, these suggestions will help get you back on track.
Music Credit: "Wide Eyes" and "Tin Can Trap" Chad Crouch soundofpicture.com
Intro song by: androzguitar (www.fiverr.com/androzguitar)
On this week's episode, Jack and Jack review the book "Finish" by Jon Acuff a book about finishing what you start and talk about whether you should buy this book or ignore it completely.
Intro and outro song: "Coin-op" by Chad Crouch (http://www.soundofpicture.com/)
On this episode of Too Many Books we review Pagan Christianity by Frank Viola and George Barna. Join us as we discuss our likes and dislikes, whether we agreed with the statements that were made, and whether or not you should run out and buy this book, or keep it off your shelf.
Intro and Outro Song "Coin-op" by Chad Crouch (freemusicarchive.org/music/Chad_Crouch/)
I've been ministering in some capacity online for the last decade. I've had a number of ups-and-downs, made many mistakes, and had a lot of successes. Here are 10 lessons I've learned over the course of those 10 years.
Songs used in this episode:
"Wide Eyes" and "Tin Can Trap" Chad Crouch soundofpicture.com
Intro song by: androzguitar (www.fiverr.com/androzguitar)
On our inaugural episode of the Too Many Books podcast we review "Letters to the Church" by Francis Chan. Join hosts Jack and Jack as they discuss their likes and dislikes of the book as well as whether or not you should read this book right now.
NOTE: this is a re-upload. The original recording had errors in the audio.
Intro and Outro Song "Coin-op" by Chad Crouch (freemusicarchive.org/music/Chad_Crouch/)
In this episode, Jack discusses the negative effects that social media has on a person and, more importantly, how to combat those negative effects. Also in this episode, we discuss how important honesty is to the next generation and the factor that lying plays in making social media so harmful.
Articles referenced in this episode: "Why Millennials Lie to Each Other on Social Media" "Time to Wake Up to the Next Consumer Powerhouse: Gen Z" "7 Negative Effects of Social Media on People and Users"
Songs used in this episode: "Wide Eyes" and "Tin Can Trap" Chad Crouch soundofpicture.com
Intro song by: androzguitar (www.fiverr.com/androzguitar)
The Porncast Season 3, Episode 3 Hosts: Chris Krotz & Jack Dodgen
There are some new technological advancements that the porn industry is making and if we hope to be successful in our fight against it we need to be informed.
Email your questions to: chris@wheniamweak.org
The Porncast Season 3, Episode 2 Hosts: Chris Krotz & Jack Dodgen
We talk about the 12 step program that is used by many addiction therapy groups like AA and NA today and see what they do right and what they do wrong.
Email your questions to: chris@wheniamweak.org
The Porncast Season 3, Episode 1 Hosts: Chris Krotz & Jack Dodgen
We talk about what the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements are and how they relate to the porn industry and porn addiction.
Email your questions to: chris@wheniamweak.org
On today's episode, Jack discusses four small things you can start doing right now in order to get more traffic to your blog or website.
How long should my blog post be? What's the right length for optimal readership? On today's episode, Jack talks about the perfect length for blog posts and dispels a myth concerning attention spans.
On this week's show, Jack talks about how the increased character limit of Twitter has the potential for both tremendous good and bad. Jack also discusses the rise of voice technology and how churches can start taking advantage of that resource now before it becomes a household mainstay.
The Porncast Season 2, Episode 6 Hosts: Chris Krotz & Jack Dodgen
We talk about how to ask someone to hold you accountable. How do you have that awkward conversation? What are the steps? We answers these questions on the Porncast.
Email your questions to: chris@wheniamweak.org
Sam Smith recently said "I feel as much female as I do male." The UK also got offended over a document saying "pregnant women" instead of "pregnant people." Spencer and Jack discuss the growing confusion over gender identification, its consequences, and how to respond to it.
The Porncast Season 2, Episode 5 Hosts: Chris Krotz & Jack Dodgen
We talk about how to confess to your parents that you have porn problem and what to expect when you do.
This week's episode explores common mistakes ministers make when creating PowerPoint presentations.
Chasing Eternity Season 1: Episode 11 Hosts: Chris Krotz & Adam Oldham
In this episode we discuss why people are so interested in Lego. It seems that kids, adults, people of all ages can pick up Lego blocks and start to create until their heart's content. Why have little pieces of plastic been so popular for so long? We discuss it on today's podcast.
Questions or Comments send to CLKrotz@gmail.com
Sexual abuses of power and religious criticism are trending this week. Spencer and Jack talk about the reaction to the Las Vegas shooting, and discuss the sexual charges against Harvey Weinstein and Andy Signore.
The Porncast Season 2, Episode 4 Hosts: Chris Krotz & Jack Dodgen
We talk about the pros and cons of having your wife (or spouse) be your accountability partner.
Email questions/responses to chris@wheniamweak.org
The Porncast Season 2, Episode 3 Host: Chris Krotz
A guest stops by the Porncast today and discusses the difficulties of being a college student that struggles with porn.
This week, football players took a knee and the nation can't stop talking about it. On this episode, Jack hosts solo and talks about #TakeAKnee and why Christians need to stop being distracted by happenings like this.
On the last episode of Technically Speaking, we talked about why churches need to invest in online ministries. This week, we discuss why they often don't.
The Porncast Season 2, Episode 2 Hosts: Jack Dodgen & Chris Krotz
Chris reports back after his first Overcome Seminar and we unveil some big news!
If you need help or have any questions please email us at chris@wheniamweak.org
New logo for a new podcast venture! Trending Now is a much shorter version of our normal Trend podcast aimed at tackling subjects from a Christian perspective as they happen. Enjoy!
Chasing Eternity Season 1: Episode 10 Hosts: Chris Krotz & Adam Oldham
In this episode we discuss why people are so interested in true crime stories. This topic has sparked an entirely new genre of TV shows and channels. High profile cases like O.J. Simpson, Amanda Knox, and Casey Anthony were all anybody could talk about while the trials were taking place and their documentaries have had a similar effect.
Questions or Comments send to CLKrotz@gmail.com
The white supremacists of #Charlottesville are trending this week. Join us as we discuss this issue and what Christians need to be doing to respond to the growing racism in our country.
This week's episode is the official start of Season 2! In it we talk about what to expect when you talk to your spouse about your struggle with pornography.
On this week's episode, I took a break from talking about what we can do better to remind myself why I do this kind of stuff in the first place. Hope this motivates you in your ministry tech work!
Is your church making these common website mistakes? On this episode, Jack discusses 3 major mistakes churches make with their websites and what you can do to fix them.
There is no greater message than the one the church has, unfortunately this message is often overshadowed by poor design. On this episode of Technically Speaking, Jack talks about the need for churches to highly value design.
On this episode of the Trend, Spencer and Jack discuss the recent attacks in London, our culture's state of perpetual fear, and why faith is the better choice.
Want to get in touch with us? Email us at TheTrendPod@gmail.com.
Chasing Eternity Season 1: Episode 9 Hosts: Chris Krotz & Adam Oldham
In this episode we discuss one of the best, most critically acclaimed musicals of all time, Les Miserables. Why is this musical so popular? What is it about the lyrics to these songs that resonate so strongly with the audience? Is Russel Crowe's singing voice really that bad? All these questions we seek to answer on this weeks episode.
Questions or Comments send to CLKrotz@gmail.com
Chasing Eternity Season 1: Episode 8 Hosts: Chris Krotz & Adam Oldham
In this episode we discuss one of the newest and hottest shows to premiere on Netflix, 13 Reasons Why. This is an interesting show that brings many questions along with it. This is a bit of a longer episode but we believe the content warrants it. Hope you enjoy.
Questions or Comments send to CLKrotz@gmail.com
In the first of this 2-part series, Chris and Jack discuss a couple bad responses wives often have when they find out their husband watches porn, and what a better response is.
Chasing Eternity Season 1: Episode 7 Hosts: Chris Krotz & Adam Oldham
In this episode we look at HGTV and shows like Fixer Upper, Property Brothers, House Hunters, and Flip or Flop. It seems that quietly these shows have become some of the most popular on TV. What is our obsession with these property and house shows? We dig into it this week.
Questions or Comments send to CLKrotz@gmail.com
Have you ever wanted to start your own blog? On this episode of Technically Speaking, Jack discusses two essentials you need to have figured out before you start blogging.
On this week's episode, Spencer and Jack take a look at the recent Pepsi and United Airlines PR disasters and relate it to the public perception of Christianity.
Chasing Eternity Season 1: Episode 6 Hosts: Chris Krotz & Adam Oldham
In this episode we look at the most popular TV show on cable today. The Walking Dead has taken the world by storm but what does this post-apocalyptic, zombie show have to say about its viewers. Why are so many people escaping to this fantasy and why is this show successful?
Questions or Comments send to CLKrotz@gmail.com
Transgender wrestlers, march madness, and Tomi Lahren are what's trending this week! Spencer and Jack look at the unlikely Final Four, the controversy surrounding both the transgender wrestler and weightlifter, and we look at the potential hypocrisy in the firing of Tomi Lahren.
On this week's episode of the porncast Chris and Jack discuss the effect shame has on developing and maintaining an addiction to pornography. Most importantly they talk about how to avoid falling into the trap of shame and explore better alternatives.
The cancellation of a popular YouTube channel this week reminded me that the internet is always changing. Those that refuse to change or fail to innovate die. How can you avoid getting left behind? Jack talks about that very thing on today's episode.
Chasing Eternity Season 1: Episode 5 Hosts: Chris Krotz & Adam Oldham
In this episode we look at the genre defining, turn of the century block buster "The Matrix." So much symbolism! So many deep thoughts! So many bullets! Strap yourself in and get plugged into this mind bending podcast.
Questions or Comments send to CLKrotz@gmail.com
What makes a video go viral? Spencer and Jack explore the subject of viral videos on this week's episode and discuss whether or not the church is capable of producing viral content.
Abandonment, be it physical, emotional, or spiritual, can have horrible lasting effects on a person. Today we look at abandonment as a core issue that can lead to pornography addiction.
Chasing Eternity Season 1: Episode 4 Hosts: Chris Krotz & Adam Oldham
In this episode we look at one of the best shows to come out in 2016, Stranger Things. There is so much in this show that is just fantastic, great writing, great acting, and a great 1980s backdrop. But what does this show say about those who watch it and why is it so popular?
There are a lot of excuses when it comes to starting your own blog, podcast, etc. Ignore the excuses and just do it!
Milo Yiannopoulos was trending this week for saying some things online a year ago that came back to haunt him. Whether you are okay with what he said or not, his story shows us the importance of watching what you say online.
What role does abuse play into developing a pornography habit? Quite a lot actually. Today we begin a series of podcasts looking at issues that lead to pornography addiction and how to get help.
Chasing Eternity Season 1: Episode 3 Hosts: Chris Krotz & Adam Oldham
In this episode we look at the critically acclaimed Broadway musical, Hamilton. We will look to answer why the addition of music to American history has reinvigorated peoples interest in it. The lyrics are profound but the history even more so!
"Sound of Silence" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk7RVw3I8eg
Chasing Eternity Season 1: Episode 2 Hosts: Chris Krotz & Adam Oldham
In our second episode we look at the recent cinema hit "Star Wars: Rogue One." There are so many ties to eternity in the Star Wars saga but in this episode we look at what this recent installment reveals about why it was so successful and those who went to see it, again and again.
Chasing Eternity Season 1: Episode 1 Hosts: Chris Krotz & Adam Oldham
We kick off this new podcast by introducing what exactly this podcast will be about and discussing what the Super Bowl reveals about who we are as beings created in God's image.
Stranger Things Acceptance Speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c996ra7Wqn0&t=73s
On this episode of The Trend, Spencer and Jack talk about the lack of originality in the movie world and the church and make a plea for trying new things in both places!