Consider This: Recent Episodes
Sunnybrook Christian Church
Consider This Question is a podcast that explores various topics from the perspectives of the ministry staff at Sunnybrook Christian Church in Stillwater, Oklahoma. We hope these episodes can provide something of an invitation to our people into some of the behind-the-scenes conversations where transparency, humor and theology intersect.
Recorded 3 years ago, this episode remains particularly relevant during this election year.
We recorded this 7 years ago and it remains as relevant today as then. Now that we are entering the presidential election cycle it seemed good to rebroadcast this particular episode as a good reminder of how to engage politics as citizens of the kingdom.
182 (Rebroadcast) The Benefits and Perils of Online Church by Sunnybrook Christian Church
Ryan, Jim and Drew H discuss everything from cassettes in the 80s to the use of AI in a church context.
Jim, Drew M, and Justin discuss training/preparation for both the mission field and vocational church ministry and what Sunnybrook is doing to train people for the work of the church.
In our first podcast of 2024, Steve discusses New Year's resolutions, stopping bad (unhealthy) habits and what it takes to start new ones from a Christian perspective.
CT 178 - A Christian Perspective on "The Land Between the River and the Sea" by Sunnybrook Christian Church
CT 177 - A Deep Dive into John 1, Logos and Cultural Christianity by Sunnybrook Christian Church
Technical note: Drew Henderson's mic has a lot of the room sound in it until about 10 minutes in, after which it clears up. thanks for your patience!
170 - The Story of God: A further discussion of Genesis 1 and 2 by Sunnybrook Christian Church
CT 168 Juneteenth, July 4th and a Christian View of Country by Sunnybrook Christian Church
CT 167 - Communion Pt II: Why You Shouldn't Take Communion This Sunday by Sunnybrook Christian Church
CT 166 - The Theology, History and Practice of Communion by Sunnybrook Christian Church
Jim, Ryan and Drew H discuss NACAR, Formula 1, High/Low church and our views on the church calendar and the practices associated with Advent and Lent in our context.
Justin Ebert talks with Brian Elbing and Jeff White, both highly acomplished PhD scientists, about the benefits and limits of science, and why they believe in God.
161 Love Speaks and Remains Silent: A Further Conversation by Sunnybrook Christian Church
Drew Moss, Ryan Vincent and Jim Johnson discuss mind blowing facts and aspects of the Christian conception of the Trinity that we can and cannot understand.
Episode 153: How Christians Should Think about Roe V Wade by Sunnybrook Christian Church
151 - The Woman Caught In Adultery. Not Scripture? Still Matters! by Sunnybrook Christian Church
Episode 149 - Discrepancies in the Gospel Accounts of Jesus' Final Week by Sunnybrook Christian Church
The usual suspects kick around apparent discrepancies in the Gospel stories and discuss whether it creates a reliability problem.
Drew Moss leads a discussion about leading our kids through thinking about gender and sex in a culture that sees these issues very differently.
The guys discuss a better, more accurate biblical concept of judgement than what we find in popular Christian / secular culture.
Episode 140 - The Biblical Basis for Friendship - Part 1 by Sunnybrook Christian Church
Episode 134 - Does Jesus Contradict Himself in the Sermon on the Mount? by Sunnybrook Christian Church
Jim asks Justin, Drew, and Ryan if there is a limit to how much we should talk about Jesus, and whether all this talk actually gets in the way of living out the Christian life.
Jim asks Beth, Zane, and Ryan why baby dedication is probably a bigger deal than many of us realize.
Jim asks Drew, Justin, and Ryan to talk about the upcoming presidential election and how their faith in Jesus shapes the ways they engage in politics.
Ryan chats with Ashley Smith, Rande Butler, and Amanda Butler about their passions for orphan care and how those convictions spring from their faiths in Jesus.
Drew chats with Jim and Ozark Christian College professor Michael DeFazio about the term "Evangelical" and whether or not we should continue to use it.
Ryan pulls surprise passages out of a "fishbowl" and asks Justin, Drew, and Jim to offer up some commentary on the fly.
Ryan pulls surprise passages out of a "fishbowl" and asks Justin, Drew, and Jim to offer up some commentary on the fly.
Jim chats with Jesse and Chelsea Keel about several current racial discussions and questions taking place in Stillwater.
Ryan asks Zane, Justin, and Jim to talk about how Deuteronomy 6:1–9 factors into our discipleship both at home and in the church.
Justin talks with Jay (Japan), Mac (Poland), and Matt (Mexico) about how the 2020 pandemic has effected their mission fields.
Drew talks to Jim and special guests Chad Ragsdale and Michael DeFazio about how to think about, evaluate, and quantify spiritual growth.
Jim and Ryan chat with Ozark Christian College professors Chad Ragsdale and Michael DeFazio about the various ways online church is both helpful and concerning.
Justins talks to Jim and Ryan about how the resurrection of Jesus speaks directly to the current situation with COVID-19.
Scot chat with Sharon and Elizabeth, both licensed counselors, about mental health and COVID-19.
Ryan chats with Drew, Jim, and Kyle about things we might consider avoiding during the COVID-19 crisis.
Steve asks Morgan, Justin, and Zane how families can best utilize the sudden increase in time we now have together in light of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Drew Moss chats with Drew Henderson and Scot Irwin about the reasons we take short-term mission trips.
Drew talks with Scot, Justin, and Jim about the common question Christians ask, "What is God's will for my life?"
Jim chats with Justin Ebert, Monica Shipman, and Tom Smith about the newly-founded Residency Program at Sunnybrook Christian Church.
The guys chat about various approaches to responding to sermons and how it is sometimes difficult to even preach about application in the first place.
Jim, Drew, and Ryan discuss their favorite books from last year. Maybe you should check them out, too!
Jim and Justin chat with Matt Johnson from Crossroads in Piedras Negras about the work going on in northern Mexico.
Ryan talks to Justin, Morgan, and Jim about their favorite Christmas traditions (Jim won't let his kids touch the tree), and what the season of Advent is meant to accomplish.
Jim and Drew ask Jay and Caitlyn Greer to help us understand what it takes to preach the gospel and plant churches in Japan.
Jim speaks with Justin and the Drews about ways the church can think through celebrity conversions.
Justin talks to Matt, Lance, and Dylan about living out their faiths as baseball players.
Justin chats with Drew, Jim, and Ryan as the guys answer live questions submitted by listeners.
Justin chats with Drew, Paul, and Zane about their love of sports and how they navigate that passion as followers of Christ.
Ryan asks Jim and Drew how much stock to place in our motivations when it comes to obedience to the Lord.
Jim talks with John, Jesse, and Karie Pryor about living and serving in Papua New Guinea.
Justin, Anthony, Jim, and Ryan head back into the studio to finish their conversation about why they trust the Bible so much.
Jim and Ryan discuss the various merits of the ESV, the CSB, and the NIV Bible translations and consider whether Sunnybrook should change from the ESV.
Jim asks Anthony, Justin, and Ryan what they each believe about the Bible and why they think we should trust it.
Justin asks Drew, Jim, and Ryan why some kids don't want to go to church and what parents can do about it.
Drew talks to Paul, Justin, and Ryan about why Sunnybrook places such a high emphasis on church membership.
Drew, Jim, Justin, and Ryan talk about evangelism from one of the most famous "gospel" passages in the New Testament.
Jim asks Drew, Justin, and Ryan why they often find it difficult to share the gospel with others.
Uri Goldflam and Jim continue their conversation on Isaiah 53 and Psalm 22, and whether any messianic ideas can be found within.
Ryan asks Jim, Morgan, and Drew to help us better understand the implications of Jesus' lordship.
Jim asks Mac, Scot, and Justin to evaluate Sunnybrook against the church we discover in the book of Acts.
Jim talks with Rande Butler, Debbie Ebert, and Steve Broadway about God's justification in their lives.
Justin asks Scot, Ryan and Jim to explain how to tell if the Holy Spirit is active in our lives.
Jim, Jake, Drew, and Mac discuss the gospel and how we should concern ourselves with its accessibility.
Drew Moss asks Steve Broadway & Eli Stewart what goes through their minds when selecting songs for worship services at Sunnybrook Christian Church.
What happens when your understanding of the Bible is suddenly challenged? Drew shares about his recent study through the flood narrative in Genesis.
Zane surprises Drew Henderson, Paul Weece, and Drew Moss with three questions about speaking boldly.
(Part 2) Jim asks Justin, Ryan, and Mac to talk through why differences between various faith systems matter to claims of exclusivity.
Jim asks Justin, Ryan, and Mac to talk through why similarities between various faith systems matters to claims of exclusivity.
Jim asks Ryan, Drew, and Justin to help us understand our emphasis on baptism and why we are having a big baptism event.
Justin asks Ryan, Mac, and Jim to talk about how we can know if we're hearing the voice of the Spirit.
Mac asks Drew, Jim, and Ryan to weigh in on the value of religious symbols. Dan Brown was unavailable for comment.
Jim asks Mac, Justin, and Drew about the theological reasons behind some upcoming changes in the Sunday morning services at Sunnybrook Christian Church.
Ryan Vincent asks Justin Ebert, Mac Johnson, and Jim Johnson to clarify some things about death, resurrection, and heaven.
Justin asks five new guests to share their thoughts on the roles of men and women in church and at home.
Following our critique of Sunnybrook, Justin asks Drew and Ryan what concerns them about the "attractional" church model, as well as what we can learn from it.
Jim talks to Paul, Scot and Drew about the difficulties that come with a discipleship-driven church model.
In light of recent concerns with a few prominent ministers in the US, Justin asks Jim, Drew, and Ryan what would happen if a leader at Sunnybrook failed.
Jim chats with Fr. Brian O'Brien (St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church)about whether or not we should spend millions of dollars on church buildings.
Jim, Justin, and Ryan break down 1 John 4.7–21 and ask the question, "Who must I love?"
Morgan takes Jim, DiAnn and Drew back into the studio to finish up the conversation on women speaking in church and draw a few conclusions.
Jim asks Paul, Justin and Drew to help us understand why church can be so messy and what to do about it.
We can pray about anything, but should we? Jim, Morgan and Drew talk about things you might think twice about praying for.
Drew, Paul, Zane, Jim, Morgan, Justin and Drew share what they are thankful for this holiday season.
Jim talks with Drew, Justin and Ryan about who decides what and how to preach at Sunnybrook.
Ryan asks Zane, Justin and Jim to help him understand the (sometimes) contentious relationship between Christians and Halloween.
Jim asks Drew and Ryan to walk through the complicated question of God's sovereignty and natural phenomena.
Jim talks to Justin and Ryan about our new sermon series and the importance of spending time working through the Old Testament.
Jim asks Morgan, Justin and Paul to help us understand the value of regular, intentional church attendance.
Morgan asks Drew, Justin and Zane to help parents understand what church camp is intended to do and how to process the experience with their kids.
Jim talks to Drew and Ryan about ways to understand the many promises scripture makes, and they take another look at Philippians 4.19.
How is Sunnybrook Christian Church governed? Steve asks Jim Johnson, Joe Ogle and Drew Henderson to help us understand how things work around here.
In light of Resurrection Sunday, Drew heads into the studio to chat with Jim, Scot & Zane about baptism.
Jim and Drew head back into the studio to discuss Michael Gungor's response to Episode 39 (and their response-to-his-response).
Jim, Drew and Ryan comment on the recent controversy involving Michael Gungor and the validity of his (rather common) claim about what took place on the cross of Christ.
Drew asks Jim, Ryan and Brent Prentice (Eagle Heights Church) to help us understand why The Shack is getting so much attention in the church.
Jim, Morgan and Drew head back into the studio to tackle whether or not it's appropriate to pray for prosperity, health and blessings.
Morgan asks Jim and Drew to help us understand the point of prayer, and whether or not God has an opinion on how its done.
Jim asks Sharon and Scot to share insights from their experiences in helping those who use pornography.
Drew talks with Morgan and Scot about the use of pornography in the Sunnybrook fellowship.
Jim, Drew and Ryan discuss the issues that merit a good church, which ones to avoid, and whether or not we should even put this episode on the internet.
Morgan asks Ryan Bennett, Drew Henderson and Zane Sutherlin to share some practical ways parents can disciple and lead their children through the Christmas season.
Jim walks Drew and Ryan through the very interesting biblical teaching remarriage in the Church.
Drew, Jim and Ryan reflect on Mr. Trump's victory, talk about the next four years, and share what they've learned through the 2016 election cycle.
Jim asks Drew, Morgan and Sharon to help us understand what the Bible teaches about singleness.
Drew, Jim, Scot and Sharon help us understand sexuality as a God-given gift with purpose, limitations, and (gasp!)pleasure.
Jim asks Morgan, Ryan and newcomer Kelsey Speer to help us understand the concept of biblical womanhood.
Morgan asks Jim, Ryan and newcomer Kelsey Speer to help us understand the concept of biblical manhood.
Jim drags Drew and Ryan back into the studio and forces them to answer the question, "Who should we vote for?" They still don't answer, but attempt to be helpful anyway.
Drew chats with Jim and Ryan about issues we should consider as followers of Jesus who are also citizens of a democratic republic. How should we view politics, and in what ways should we engage? Listen, think it over, and let us know what you think.
Ryan asks Jill Prather, Rebecca Eastham and Amanda Butler about the temptation to idolize our jobs and ways we can maintain a Christ-centered focus at work.
Jim talks with Rande Butler, Kali Skar and Morgan Weece about the struggles and temptations associated with loving Jesus more than our families.
Steve chats with the guys on a very relevant topic based on a lecture given by Miroslav Volf. As always, we would love to hear your questions and feedback.
Ryan chats with Jim, Morgan and Drew about the biblical definition of forgiveness, how it works, and where we struggle with it most.
Steve chats with Drew, Jim & Morgan to ask why, as Arminians, we love Calvinist preachers, teachers and authors so much.
Jim, Drew and Ryan sit down with Dr. Mark Scott, Professor of Preaching and New Testament at Ozark Christian College, and discuss why we should spend more time in the gospels, some of the specifics of Matthew's account, and how to get the most out of long preaching series.
The guys head up to Ozark Christian College and sit down with Professor Michael DeFazio to discus the very unique natures of Christ. How is he simultaneously fully God and fully man? How should we think about this very core doctrine? Does the hypostatic union need to be discussed in the church more than it is?
This is the second installment of the conversation between Jim, Drew and Ryan on whether or not the violence of the Old Testament undermines our claim that God is all-loving and merciful.
In Part 1 of this conversation, Jim talks with Drew and Ryan about whether or not the violence in the Old Testament is consistent with the claim that God is all-loving and merciful.
Steve Broadway, Kyle Butler and Ryan Vincent talk through the process of planning everything that happens on a Sunday morning at Sunnybrook.
Jim asks Morgan Weece and Drew Henderson to help us understand how we can better discuss and process the tragedy that took place at the Oklahoma State homecoming parade with our children.
Drew, Jim, Morgan and Scot sit down and talk about what it looks to minister to those who struggle with homosexuality. How should we have these conversations with our children, with our family and friends? Listen for answers to these questions and more.
Many are concerned that the Bible doesn't say much about homosexuality, or that Jesus never mentioned it. In today's episode, Jim and Drew discuss how we should understand the few biblical passages that reference homosexuality.
Continuing our series on homosexuality and the Church, Drew discusses five of the most prominent arguments in favor of endorsing the same-sex lifestyle with Jim, Morgan and Ryan.
Jim sits down with Drew, Morgan and Ryan to begin a series of podcasts on homosexuality and the Church.
Jim talks with Drew and Ryan about how to understand the Church's contentious relationship with society at large, and about the various ways we can process the current cultural climate.
Ryan asks Jim, Rebekah and Scot about their experiences with various ministries, about ways to measure health in the local church, and how Sunnybrook measures up to those standards.
Steve talks with Paul and Jim about the purpose behind staff retreats, their value to the culture at Sunnybrook, and what we hope to achieve when we get away together.
Drew talks with Jim and Ryan about the reasons, the complexities, and the benefits associated with reading and teaching Jesus from the Old Testament.
Steve asks Jim, Drew and Ryan what this podcast is all about, what we hope to achieve, and what listeners can expect. Also, Drew makes fun of Jim a little bit.