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The Think Deeper Podcast is a weekly show created to explore the challenges facing Christians today and address current issues from a distinctly Christian view.
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As C.S. Lewis wrote, "Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point."
Every virtue we have to possess as Christians is only as good as the courage we have to stand behind it. Yet, we live in a time when courage is in short supply.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of having a backbone.
CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro and opening thoughts06:11 - Hegseth's example12:15 - How your backbone reveals your purpose20:51 - The cost of lacking a backbone24:50 - What do your decisions incentivize?36:20 - Jesus' example of taking stands46:02 - Beware the pretend backbone
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie
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In a world that shoves sexuality in our face every day, the church must not fail to rise to the challenge. We discuss where the Christian response often goes wrong in the church and the home, and what can be done about it.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro and announcement01:48 - The church's shortcomings on this topic14:13 - How to start an accountability program19:28 - Teaching beyond just abstinence29:10 - What about purity culture?34:36 - Where parents can go wrong41:12 - Why you need to talk about it with your kids50:18 - Helping teens navigate male-female relationships1:01:15 - Addressing boys and girls differently
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie
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Marco Arroyo of 'In Between Sundays' joins the show! We discuss:
00:00 - Intro and the church's "YouTuber Mt Rushmore"02:28 - Getting the CoC to talk to each other10:36 - How to stay plugged in to the conversations that matter19:00 - Is the church of Christ an echo chamber?30:10 - Evangelizing in the digital public square35:44 - An appeal to get involved52:03 - Think Fast: Erika Kirk's Act of Forgiveness
With Jack Wilkie and Joe Wilkie
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Charlie Kirk's tragic death has sparked a renewed interest in Christianity in many who were previously indifferent. This week, the crew discusses what the church can do to make this stick and not just be a temporary bounce.
CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro and reason for optimism04:20 - Should churches preach on current events?23:45 - A frank look at the churches of Christ38:00 - Getting outside our bubble43:20 - Crafting a message to the seekers
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The TD crew discusses the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Kirk's work, and the church's response
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro and why this event felt different09:32 - Rejecting Bothsidesism18:46 - The courage to point out what's really happening22:55 - Rejecting Aboveitallism35:32 - The place of righteous anger44:50 - Can we stomach difficult realities?52:00 - What must be done
There are many misused verses in the Bible, and some of the biggest distortions are made from Jesus' own words. We discuss 5 verses from the Gospels that have been twisted to say something they don't say, along with how to discern the proper use for them.
Topics:
00:00 - Intro and recapping our previous misused verses episode09:35 - Throwing stones19:10 - Who are "The least of these?"26:15 - Who's coming to dinner?35:05 - Family ties41:48 - Excused absences
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Today's generation of seekers are not like those of the past. They may not be interested in debates over issues like instrumental worship like people were before. Instead, they want to find something serious, with roots, and able to stand against the evils of our day.
With those points of emphasis, is the church of Christ the best option?
We discuss:00:00 - Intro06:24 - The blessing and wisdom of church autonomy14:15 - Where does church history stand? 22:10 - The case for local elders over a church government33:00 - What Sola Scriptura really means41:50 - Everybody has to interpret56:30 - Think Fast: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's Engagement
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We discuss the big news in the sports and entertainment world and what it means for feminism, the family, cultural influence on people's values, and more
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Cracker Barrel's disastrous rebrand has been a hot topic online. But when ew peel back why it has been such a disaster, we can find important lessons for the church on building culture, having an identity, chasing approval, and more.
We discuss:00:00 - Intro and Cracker Barrel's Rebrand06:12 - Identity, Culture, and the Church17:30 - All things to all men?24:35 - Courting the world's approval41:38 - Starving the sheep to feed the goats46:30 - Enforcing a standard
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We respond to listener questions on a broad variety of topics!
00:00 - Intro and a fun question to start06:10 - What happened to Joseph?11:00 - Demons, Nephilim, and the Flood17:20 - What does it mean to grieve the Holy Spirit?22:45 - Jesus's childhood and the age of accountability30:32 - Questioning a Deuteronomic Law about sexual sin38:45 - How do you deal with church disappointment?47:51 - Church camp baptisms1:03:15 - Dating someone with different beliefs
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A recent controversy broke out over the premise that it is a failure for Christian fathers to give their daughters in marriage to non-Christians. We discuss:
00:00 - How the controversy began08:28 - Personal experience isn't an excuse17:42 - Who all is responsible?31:43 - What about God's results as a Father?37:50 - Intermarrying as evangelism39:45 - Scriptural principles50:03 - Failure and shame
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Christians agree all sin is wrong... but some seem to get a pass. Whether because they're so commonplace, they're hard to confront, or for some other reason, it can be easy for these 7 sins to stick around.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro comments06:46 - Worship concerns27:57 - Hurtful words38:25 - What we watch46:45 - Hanging onto hurts53:00 - Authority issues59:17 - Think Fast: Pedro Pascal's "Anxiety" Issues
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie
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Jack, Joe, and Will discuss the controversy surrounding actor Pedro Pascal and his interactions with his female co-stars, and what the situation says about mental health, "Me Too," and other hot-button issues
Catch the full episode Monday, 8/4!
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Just about every week of the year there's a Christian conference or lectureship going on somewhere.
As this style of event has steadily grown, it seems necessary to stop to ask a few questions about what the intended effects are, if they're being met, and if any negative side effects are presenting themselves. We discuss:
00:00 - Introduction and disclaimers04:10 - The great blessings15:33 - The cross-examination28:16 - The keynote speaker vs. the local preacher32:45 - Don't discount local fellowship and worship42:06 - Is more preaching our biggest need?51:53 - Think Fast: Why the Coldplay Couple went so viral
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A CEO gets caught with the wrong woman at a concert... and next thing you know, they're the main characters of the internet. Why was this such a viral moment, and what can we learn from it?We discuss on this week's Think Fast!
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Controversy is brewing in Waco, TX as Chip and Joanna Gaines' new show features a homosexual "family." We discuss
00:00 - The issue, the backlash, and the response12:13 - The problem with normalizing sinful behavior23:08 - How to associate with a world that rejects God26:40- The pitfalls of Christian celebrity37:34 - The false Gospel of niceness and how to "love the sinner"46:55 - The importance of reestablishing Christian confidence
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We discuss some alarming statistics about young people's failure to reach milestones like marriage, childbearing, home ownership, and more, along with how it got this way and what the church can do about it.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro and research07:09 - Discussing the causes15:17 - Feminism's influence27:03 - Economic factors30:27 - Priorities for young men41:30 - Re-centering marriage51:34 - Think Fast: AI Goes Rogue
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Grok, the AI chatbot found on Elon Musk's X, went off script recently, calling itself "MechaHitler, questioning the holocaust, and more.
We discuss the lessons to be taken for Christians and their usage of AI
Catch the full episode of Think Deeper on Monday, 7/14!
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie
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We revisit one of our oldest takes with a look at the place of reverence in Vacation Bible School, but also in. worship and other church activities.
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We continue our examination of critiques from former church of Christ members, including a lengthy look at the Command, Example, Necessary Inference method of application that drives most church teaching.
00:00 - Intro04:30 - The thief on the cross06:55 - Attendance requirements13:03 - Are women oppressed in the church?19:00 - CENI and the Silence of Scripture, the two big principles25:17 - The need for balance28:18 - Alternatives to CENI31:20 - Do we mirror the early church?40:00 - How much does opinion and personal interpretation factor in to our doctrines?49:00 - Are we inconsistent in applying CENI?
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie
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