Future Family

The wonderful Preston Perry joins the guys to give some of his wisdom on fatherhood and family. I know, that's what the title says, but I had to type it twice just to make sure it was real. Hit play and take notes.

After a little bit of a break, and having this episode in the editing room for a minute waiting to be edited, we are back with a fascinating conversation with the delightful Ashley Williams. Click play and follow along through the entire conversation to hear us talk about the need to engage with diverse reading when it comes to theology (and what theology even is). Listen and let us know what you think!

Wow. Who let us have a podcast? Here's to fifty episodes, and to many more. We hope you get a chance to listen to us reminisce over our first fifty episodes and what they've meant to us. We love you all.

Some of you will love this episode. Some of you will not. (Actually, that could be true about every episode.) In this episode, we discuss Tim Keller's book--The Reason for God. If you've read the book or not, by hitting play on this episode you will hear us talk about what the book covers, our likes and dislikes, our praises and our critiques of what has been considered an essential read among Christians for over ten years.  If you have further thoughts or questions about the book or anything in general, you can message us through our website.  Twitter @FutureFamilyPod | Instagram @futurefamilypodcast

We have a special friend(-of-the-pod) with us on this episode. You'll get lots of good recommendations, and a few crazy ones. Maybe just one crazy one. Maybe you'll like it, we don't judge. Anyways, you should know it took a lot of work to edit this down to a little under an hour. Please enjoy. Go buy a shirt! It's totally worth it. You can find it on our website. 

Well, related to the last episode, this one was short. We discuss how The Lord's Supper, or Communion, or the Eucharist happens in our contexts. Note: we do not necessarily go deep into what The Lord's Supper is (email us for more info on that if you'd like); however, this episode should at least start some conversations and some thinking about why we do it and how we can do better at doing it. If you want more information about this topic, or if you want more info about us, or if you want to buy a shirt (you know you want to), please go to our website at futurefamilypodcast.com Thanks.

Cody and Tanner go toe to toe in the first episode of our "Sacraments/Ordinances" series. Blake facilitates a conversation on baptism while Cody and Tanner give good -- well, you decide if it is good enough -- insights to how Presbyterians and Baptists view baptism in their context. We'd love to hear your baptism stories or questions. Go to our website and message us any questions, comments, or encouragement you may have! [We have not worked on new intro music, so Tanner put together another last second piece. He calls this one "An SNL type intro."] NOTES: Ask N.T. Wright Anything episode "#50 Icons, praying to saints & dividing over sexuality" around the 22 minute mark is when Wright begins to discuss baptism from an Anglican perspective. PCA position papers on Baptism. Baptist Faith & Message on Baptism.

Yep, you read that right. Erin H. Moon joins us to talk about liturgy!!! In this episode, we talk about Liturgy in the Church (3:00 min mark), Liturgy outside of the Church (21:00 min mark), and Erin's Lent guide "Memento Mori" (39:00 min mark).  You can hear Erin talk more about her move from Southern Baptist to Anglican fellowship on Jamie Ivy's podcast here.  You can also find Erin's Lent Guide (which we highly recommend) here, AND use promo code "FUTURE" (all caps) for 15% off your purchase of her Lent guide "Memento Mori." [NOTE: The intro music for this episode is quite temporary and was made in a few minutes, so please leave your judgment at home.] Final bit of info -- we have a website! It is futurefamilypodcast.com and you can purchase an amazing shirt there through the 'surprise' tab.

Here's an episode catching you up on where we've been, and giving you some ideas of what is to come this season! If you don't know by now, WE HAVE A WEBSITE!!! Go to futurefamilypodcast.com and check it out. You'll see a little surprise section where you can purchase a limited run long-sleeve shirt.  We love you all.

Ok, so this episode is nearly the length of the movie we review in it -- Christian Mingle.  You will not want to skip this episode. Even if you have to listen in chunks, it's worth the listen. We take a look at this PureFlix movie and let you know our thoughts on the story, who we would re-cast, and any sequel ideas we have, and more! ENJOY!

We jump right back (with no fluff) to our tips for college students to thrive in today's society. If you haven't listened to our first two episodes, do it ASAP when you finish this one. Also, we added a few tips due to the current pandemic and the crazy nature of college during a time such as this. Hopefully our tips allow you to fly high and succeed at everything you do! We love you. We are proud of you. We want you to have a fun time, and stay safe. Make us proud.

We're back! And we have a GREAT episode for you. Our amazing friend, Rebekah, stopped by to carry the conversation on "Christians and politics." It's a conversation that is tough to have now, but it was such a good one to talk through. We know you'll enjoy. If you have any questions or want even more resources, reach out to us on Twitter @FutureFamilyPod or Instagram @futurefamilypodcast or email us at futurefamilypodcast@gmail.com We love you.

This episode (the next in our "Christian Liberties" series) has been in the can for a few weeks. In it, we discuss the music that might have gotten you in trouble as a kid. It may have even cost you money as some of your parents may have broken your CDs. (Who are we kidding? None of our listeners listened to CD's growing up. You're all too young and hip.) Nonetheless, we have a fun conversation about secular music and its drawbacks and/or benefits to Christians. As always, we hope this episode is a fun listen and informative. [If you wish for us to make you a playlist or you want to follow us for our very cool, very smart posts reach out to us - Twitter @FutureFamilyPod | Instagram @futurefamilypodast | Email futurefamilypodcast@gmail.com]

Just listen. That's all I've got to say. [Also, go to our Instagram (@futurefamilypodcast) or Twitter (@FutureFamilyPod) to learn how we make our coffee.]

We have all the information you need on marriage, engagement, dating, and being single. You don't have to look anywhere else! (IF you are not into fun/jokes - the main part of the episode starts around the 12:00 mark.) Tune in as we discuss relationships. What more info do you need? -- Follow us on Twitter @FutureFamilyPod / Instagram @futurefamilypodcast and email us @ futurefamilypodcast@gmail.com

We are joined by the awesome Angie Schuber (who just so happens to be Cody's sister!) to talk about purity culture. Whether you grew up in peak True Love Waits or caught the tail end with all the cliches, this episode is meant for everyone to listen. Maybe treat this like our birds and bees talk. Wait. No, don't. Seriously, this episode - we hope - should lead to better conversations on sexual ethics for Christians. You may be deeply steeped in it or you may be absolutely lost when the topic comes up, please listen and let us (mostly Angie) help you better understand purity culture today. Keep in touch with us on Twitter @FutureFamilyPod / Instagram @futurefamilypodcast / email futurefamilypodcast@gmail.com

We are BACK from break. And, as the title suggests, this episode is just a long list of recommendations we have been saving up for this specific episode! If you happen to try one or more, let us know what you think!!! If you already have tried some of them, let us know too! (The first ten minutes of the episode are our welcome back, abstract, and a few words on the coronavirus situation going on currently.) You can reach us on Twitter @FutureFamilyPod / Instagram @futurefamilypodcast / email futurefamilypodcast@gmail.com 

That is right, we are talking about those words we've heard you say when stepping on your ear bud. Those words you accidentally say when trying to sing the clean version of any song but let slip. Those words that are old english for donkey and your KJV only pastor just cannot change when reading Scripture from the pulpit.  Seriously though, we hope this episode is as fun of a listen as it was to record. Though we may not have taken the topic as serious as some would like us to, please understand that we do see this as a serious issue to consider and talk about among one another. Hopefully our positions on the matter are clear enough, but if you have any questions as to why we believe what we believe or resources to inform your opinion/stance - reach out to us with no hesitation.  Twitter @FutureFamilyPod / Instagram @futurefamilypodcast / email futurefamilypodcast@gmail.com

Alright. We promise. Last one. (Blake hopes.) This is the continuation of our questions and conversation amongst ourselves on Calvinism and Arminianism.  We discuss and try to answer some of the main questions around Arminianism, though mostly from our perspective and interpretation of Scripture. Forgive us if we do not cover questions you may have. We dwindled the Q's down to the main ones often asked. Also, does anybody read these anymore? Like, it's ok if you don't. I was just wondering. Maybe I'll hide my plan to takeover the podcast and turn it into a podcast about the show Three's Company or The Simpsons. I'm just spit-balling here. Anyway, this episode was real fun to record and discuss our thoughts on some different points of theology - especially where we disagree.  You know you can follow us on Twitter: @FutureFamilyPod or Instagram: @futurefamilypodcast or email us at futurefamilypodcast@gmail.com

Well, if you thought one episode was enough for the spicy topic of Calvinism and Arminianism - you were . . . maybe right.  BUT, we wanted to go deeper into some of the main questions around these two camps of theology. So, after recording one big episode, we decided to split it into two for easier listening and more content. (The curse of the internet.) Please, hit play and hear three friends who differ on this topic not yell at each other, but have a decent conversation answering questions and picking apart children's church songs. And of course, the 'arminianism q&a' episode will be out soon! Follow us on Twitter - @FutureFamilyPod and Instagram - @futurefamilypodcast or email us - futurefamilypodcast@gmail.com [If you are reading this, email us about merch.]