Church is Stupid, But Bible Study Edition

This episode focuses on Matthew 23:1-12 and how that relates to the Church is Stupid, But episodes 24 and 25 "What's a Steeple?" It explores the way the churches image driven focus keeps itself from growing in faith and unintentionally belittles people who are facing serious problems in favor of elevating itself. If you would like to listen to the Church is Stupid, But podcast episodes associated with this episode you can find them on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Anchor and more. Or click the links below: 1. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0MKMTjml6AYi7mXh2I68pR?si=P0eg6x1ZSb63YspkYwLxDw&dl_branch=1 2. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5jb8FMIZJOk0mHP39dVqMG?si=o6CQO38WTLmwKfGt8hVK2w&dl_branch=1

This episode delves into Luke 20:45-21:4 and how it relates to the Church is Stupid, But podcast episodes 22 and 23 "Money talks." What does the widow's story teach us about generosity and how does it demonstrate the way the church of the time was not living up to what God wanted? What does this teach us about the how the church today should handle money? Listen and find out! If you would like to listen to the podcast episodes associated with this Bible Study you can find them at Church is Stupid, But on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Anchor and more. Or click the links below: 1. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4qXr80R60lH9GOYOch8xPP?si=EI6tU7LqTd6dqCUkOCEitQ&dl_branch=1 2. https://open.spotify.com/episode/71AK8uaUOIGubrOft1i9Ie?si=ZLNIeDsyRIuyu2PIgwra4Q&dl_branch=1

This episodes delves into three different passages, Micah 7:1-7, Matthew 23:2-7, and James 3:1-12; and how they relate to the Church is Stupid, But podcast episodes 20 and 21 "Trusting Leadership." In this Bible Study we explore how dealing with bad leadership was a common theme in scripture, as well as, what being a good leader looks like.  If you would like to listen to the Church is Stupid, But episodes associated with this episode they can be found under the name Church is Stupid, But on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Youtube, Anchor and more. Or click the links below: 1. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3eh9TBcGoE3bu1pf3guRLO?si=DQvTOO9iQUK0yW62MG5o_A&dl_branch=1 2. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ifl4NDXsBc57ml8mjASMo?si=BbmROWY0RZOm5R6eH6Tw3A&dl_branch=1

Today's episode focuses on the Judges 19:1-30 and how it relates to the Church is Stupid, But podcast episodes 18 and 19 "Traumatic Church". This tragic story of a young woman who was mistreated at every turn can teach us about how God views trauma, and how the church should respond to people's trauma.  To listen to episodes 18 and 19 of Church is Stupid, But check out these links below: 1. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bgUZkAolTXc2oqpW6WC6N?si=hsp3ROMvR2-q3IUTDdyuew&dl_branch=1 2. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ZOTbT4VZFjW6tPoFWxhwM?si=PNE8AIDeTOqmJl7j-N6QHg&dl_branch=1

This week the Bible Study focuses on Ephesians 5:18b-20 and how it relates to the Church is Stupid, But podcast episodes 16 and 17 "Praise Music." Listen to Pastor Ruth discuss the importance of music in scripture and in our lives today.  Check out the Church is Stupid, But Episodes here: 1. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bF62XCBpKW3gdiMEP6Mqd?si=atZTxpFNTC2fmV6X8l6xEg&dl_branch=1 2. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3N3C57jPFxe9Y2EZb3NSo9?si=pA9S8zSpTSuYFJ7bGYdv0g&dl_branch=1

This episode centers around Jesus and the wedding of Cana found in John 2:1-11 and how that relates to episodes 14 and 15 of the Church is Stupid, But Podcast. This Bible study discusses why it is important that we allow ourselves to engage with the creative process, and not separate our lives into our "Christian" activities and "Other" activities.  Check out the Church is Stupid, But Episodes here: 1. https://open.spotify.com/episode/69pxt1vzZ9Vq25cVzf8rEM?si=E9CdXEWFTVK7afInWtD7-g&dl_branch=1 2. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3lVKSdqXqLSw8H6CUIZ0WU?si=ORZsO08hS9GmOKZ3c59TNg&dl_branch=1

This week's Bible Study looks at the stories of Jerimiah, Elijah and Elisha and how they relation to episodes 12 and 13 of the Church is Stupid, But podcast "Youth Vs." Listen to Pastor Ruth talk about the importance of youth as well as mentoring relationships in the church today. Check out the Church is Stupid, But Episodes here: 1. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Ga2nNO5qm5Ex6iAvfmov1?si=YVutoIcORZO510cGX3QNAg&dl_branch=1 2. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yTN4PzhUWT45ZVJAgoF94?si=CbtheCCXTmOlaVlzEsEBgg&dl_branch=1

Delve into the story in Acts 19 that surrounds the verse Acts 19:19 and how this relates to episodes 8-11 of the Church is Stupid, But podcast. How does the story of Ephesus and their superstitions and sorcery compare to playing DnD or reading Harry Potter? How does the Chic Tract "Dark Dungeons" use Acts 19:19 to promote burning of DnD as well as books such as those written by C.S Lewis and Tolkien? Listen to this episode and find out. Check out the Church is Stupid, But episodes here: 1. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jcq25lACTKYQcAMOv66OF?si=3b0Ah3EUREanOoHo_Z_VSQ&dl_branch=1 2. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3EjLVl2icHQx9KzNkeR63c?si=tFwaM2_nTQS1m63xfbZQgw&dl_branch=1 3. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0lr47CWZL9wapfFmIGp10S?si=RgnfTqoMSRy67NzEBHmFRg&dl_branch=1 4. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4k7Pgi4iccLXeOPaJMp3T6?si=m22yFXGHTpytEV2LZTUavA&dl_branch=1

This week Pastor Ruth explores Acts 17:22-31 and how it relates to episodes 6 and 7 "Happy Holidays Part 1 and 2" of the Church is Stupid, But Podcast. How does Paul's use of the unknown God relate to our use of traditions today? What place do traditions have in our lives and in our churches today? Listen to Pastor Ruth discuss all this and more. Listen to the Church is Stupid, But episodes here: 1. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hEcIHF1F6D53WWVeBBwTM?si=AVF-hMoKTzOKLFmYaL-dYA&dl_branch=1 2. https://open.spotify.com/episode/495ZsOlduFsCwlWc4kdHu3?si=LYOniEHGRya1zzeWDeoY2Q&dl_branch=1

We delve into John 4:1-26, the story of the Samaritan woman at the well on this weeks episode. This story shows us the way in which Jesus sought to put relationship first, reaching the woman where she was at. Listen as Pastor Ruth relates that to Episodes 4 and 5 of the Church is Stupid, But: Podcast: Nun Ya Biz. Available on Spotify, Youtube, Anchor, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, and more.  Listen to the Church is Stupid, But episodes here: 1. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xSA3wPa4q3upttIhkn9eC?si=-pV2XvS0Sfqcf5P0-SreQg&dl_branch=1 2. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nRo90WBrh9IaLHFyCYXRk?si=8sNAOeOERE-ozyGCOJ0TZw&dl_branch=1

This weeks episode centers around episodes 2 and 3 of the Church is Stupid, But podcast. These episodes deal with the ways we talk as Christians. Listen to us relate this topic to 1 Corinthians 9:19-23. How does changing the language we use, help us to reach other people? Is it okay to change how we talk for the sake of reaching others? Give us a listen, and let us know what you think!  Listen to the Church is Stupid, But episodes here: 1. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5gbTiQKWEf6xsz6wKtFRtS?si=cJmn4UX_SMWQhmCJUFQSrQ&dl_branch=1 2. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UQFtHeg10NF2kiGKT3OuH?si=l2b1fGBxTmi7bXegj44k3w&dl_branch=1

This week we explore the Biblical reason behind the Church is Stupid, But episode "Pews." This episode centers around Mark 10:35-45, where the disciples fight over who gets the seat of honor next to Jesus. People trying to elevate themselves to seats of power is a problem as old as time itself, and this passage explores Jesus' response to people's desire for places of power.  Since this podcast is a supplemental podcast, in order to understand the topic discussed in this podcast, you should first listen to the Church is Stupid, But podcast episode 1: Pews. This can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pPU2NAkJT6USulo1Xv2at?si=Cgz7LVdxR5ejj5HH1ZKu7g&dl_branch=1.