Conversation with Dan Podcast

In this episode of Conversations with Dan:-Is the Gospel of John the same today as when it was written?-How do new languages and translations affect meaning?-Are we missing any parts of the Gospel of John?

In this episode of Conversations with Dan:-Using religious materials from denominational writers and ministries outside the churches of Christ.-Does our use of these materials mean we support the author/ministry/musician?-The responsibility of elders, preachers, and teachers.-Should our worship services have songs from artists and ministries that do not share the same religious beliefs as we do?Scripture References:Acts 17:28, Titus 1:9-12, Jude 14, 2 Timothy 2:2, Mark 9:38-41, Acts 17:11, 2 John 9-11, James 3:1, Hebrews 13:17

In this episode of Conversations with Dan:-Who do we worship?-Is the Holy Spirit God?-The difference between the Creator and created.Scripture References:Romans 1:21-23, Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 1:26, Psalm 33:6, Revelation 4:11, Revelation 5:13, Revelation 22:8-9, Romans 8:7-9, Isaiah 63:7-10

In this episode of Conversations with Dan:-Modern-day sermons versus first-century sermons-Who is a sermon for?-What does "sermon" mean?-Is there a specific format sermons should follow?Scripture References:Acts 2:42, 1 Corinthians 14:3-26, 2 Timothy 4:2-5, Hebrews 13:22, 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 1 Timothy 4:11-13, Hebrews 4:11, Revelation 1:3 

Dan and Jed review their most watched conversations.The End: Part 1 of 4 👉 The End of Conversations with Dan + Announcing Our New Channel: https://youtu.be/3Ol6OaXl_bIThe End: Part 2 of 4 👉 Dan & Jed React to Their First Video: https://youtu.be/c7oI9znMLK4Conversations with Dan is transitioning to its own channel with a new format, content, and name!Help us spread the word 👇 🔴 Dan Owen's New YouTube Channel (Subscribe AND turn on notifications): https://www.youtube.com/@danowenpodcast📣 Share the new channel on your socials, with your friends, and with your fellow ministers

We are excited to announce BIG changes!While Conversations with Dan is coming to an end, we are far from calling it quits on ministry. So, after 7 years of CWD we are transitioning to our own channel with a new name! We'll have a new format, new content, and bring in guests from time-to-time.We're grateful to hear from so many of you from around the world on how this ministry has helped you better understand God's Word and how you have used these videos to serve your congregation.We have a few light-hearted and reaction videos to close out CWD before we officially launch the new channel. In the meantime, help us spread the word 👇 🔴 Dan Owen's New YouTube Channel (Subscribe AND turn on notifications): https://www.youtube.com/@danowenpodcast📣 Share the new channel on your socials, with your friends, and with your fellow ministers

This is part 3 of 3 in the Past, Present, and Future of the Church series.-Where will the Church be in 10 years?-Thoughts on discipleship and potential for Kingdom growth-Hope and optimismScriptures Referenced: Isaiah 40:6-8, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 1 Corinthians 15:58

This is part 2 of 3 of the Past, Present, and Future of the Church series.In this episode of Conversations with Dan:-Why is church attendance declining?-What can we do to reverse the decline?

This is part 1 of 3 of the Past, Present, and Future of the Church series.In this episode of Conversations with Dan:-Where do our traditions come from?-Divine tradition vs man-made tradition-Should we change man-made traditions to highlight various parts of our worship?Scripture References:1 Corinthians 15:3, 1 Corinthians 11:23, Matthew 15:1-16, 1 Timothy 5:8, 1 Timothy 4:13

In this episode of Conversations with Dan:-Is God waiting to strike me down when I sin?-God’s patience and justice.-Why does God seem so angry in the Old Testament? How do you talk about the judgement of God with people, especially young people who see God's judgement in the Old Testament as too harsh to trust.Scripture References:1 Timothy 2:3-4, Hosea 11:1-5, Luke 19:1-16, Proverbs 9:10, Isaiah 5:1-7, Isaiah 63:7-13, Matthew 4:1-11

In this episode of Conversations with Dan:-What to say when starting a conversation about Jesus-What causes people to think about Jesus-What not to do when bringing up Jesus for the first timeIf you only have a few minutes with someone, what would you tell them about Jesus? But if we have longer, how can we effectively tell someone about our Savior?Scripture References: Luke 8:4-15, 1 Peter 3:15-17

In this episode of Conversations with Dan:01:18 - Who is "everyone" or "each one of you" in 1 Corinthians 14:26?06:00 - How were the first sermons structured?11:25 - Is the church building sacred?15:05 - ReconciliationScripture References: 1 Corinthians 14:26-24, 1 Corinthians 12:11, Ephesians 4:7, Acts 18, Romans 16, James 2:2, 1 Corinthians 11:20-22, Colossians 1:18-20, Ephesians 2:14-16, Hebrews 2:14-16, Romans 8:18-21, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Revelation 21:1

There's been a marriage...of your two favorite series, Conversations with Dan and Passage Attack.In this episode, Dan and Jed explore the "Word" in John 1:1-5. What did John intend when he used the word "logos" and how do many English translations skip a few steps when speaking to a modern audience? John was writing to pagans, could reading it the way he was speaking to them help us better appreciate his teaching style? Scripture References - John 1:1-5, John 20:30-31, John 8:12, John 9, John 3:19, John 8:31

There's a passage in Hebrews that says not everyone should be teachers. Have we missed something or misapplied this passage? Let's explore what the writer of Hebrews was trying to say and how we can better understand these verses. Remember, the Old Testament is so much more than historical accounts. We're also going to explore the importance of looking for and seeing Jesus in the Old Testament.Scripture References - Hebrews 5:11-6:3, Hebrews 4:15, Hebrews 5:3-5, Acts 28:26-40, 2 Corinthians 3:14-15, Luke 24:44

"Fellowship" is often used to describe a church gathering or meal. But this isn't quite what John was getting at when he said, "so that you may have fellowship with us" in 1 John 1. This conversation explores joining, maintaining, and leaving the fellowship.Scripture References - 1 John 1:3-9, John 21:24, John 17:9-20, Amos 3:3, John 8:31-32, 1 Corinthians 1:9, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17, 1 John 5:16, 1 John 2:4&6, John 17:3