Episodes

  • (Mis)Understanding Baptism

    (Mis)Understanding Baptism
    Apr 13 2022

    Welcome back to the Mad Pastors Podcast! In today's episode Michael and Ian are discussing an original G6 Allies article written by Ian discussing the Scriptural reasons for baptism. Why are we baptized? Why should we understand? What do the Pastors have to say about it?


    You can find the original article here: https://www.g6allies.com/read/baptism
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    34 mins
  • Spiritual Gaslighting

    Spiritual Gaslighting
    Apr 6 2022

    To kick off season 3 Michael and Ian are discussing an original G6 Allies article about spiritual gaslighting. What is it? Who does it? How do the guys handle it?  You can find the original article here: https://www.g6allies.com/read/spiritu...
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    40 mins
  • Is the Evangelical Church Breaking Apart?

    Is the Evangelical Church Breaking Apart?
    Dec 15 2021
    Peter Wehner’s recent article suggests it is. A primary reason is because the church has made its political preferences indistinguishable from its theological commitments. Join the Mad Pastors as they weigh in on the discussion and talk about how pastors can help their churches start to combat the political divisions that are growing in their congregations.
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    28 mins
  • Let's Talk About Sex: Is the Church's Teaching About Sex Losing the Next Generation?

    Let's Talk About Sex: Is the Church's Teaching About Sex Losing the Next Generation?
    Dec 1 2021
    Young Christians (18-29 years old) are attending church less frequently than ever. A recent study shows that one of the reasons for this trend is because these young adults view the church’s stance on sex to be simplistic or judgmental. How can church leaders address this issue in a way that is accepting and compassionate, without compromising their commitment to biblical teaching on sex? Let’s talk about it with the Mad Pastors!
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    37 mins
  • Is the Exclusive Nature of Christianity Hurting Church Attendance?

    Is the Exclusive Nature of Christianity Hurting Church Attendance?
    Nov 17 2021
    One of the stated reasons young adults are leaving the church is because of the exclusivity of the Christian faith. Claiming that Jesus is the only way to salvation doesn’t seem to sit well with 18-29 year old’s who have grown up in a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. How should pastors respond and what can we do when it comes to shepherding our people well in such a pluralistic society? Join the Mad Pastors to for a great discussion on what we can do.
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    36 mins
  • Is Christianity Anti-Science?

    Is Christianity Anti-Science?
    Nov 10 2021
    One of the reasons many young adults in America are leaving the church is because they see a growing divide between faith and science. Is it fair to say Christianity is at odds with science, or is there a better way to understand these two categories? The Mad Pastors argue that faith and science are not polar opposites, but instead complement one other. Each should be in favor of the other and we as pastors need to do a better job helping our people learn how to integrate both science and faith into our daily lives. Listen now to hear their insights that may just keep 18-29 year old from leaving the church for this reason.
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    41 mins
  • Why Gen Z is leaving the church: Is the church being over-protective?

    Why Gen Z is leaving the church: Is the church being over-protective?
    Nov 3 2021

    A Barna study suggests one of the main reasons young people (age 18-29) are leaving the church is because the church is over-protective. That means either they see the church as anti-everything secular, ignoring real-world problems, or opposed to the music, movies, and video games these young people enjoy. If this is how America’s budding generation feels about the church, how can the church respond and what must we as mad pastors do to reach this crucial generation once again? 

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    33 mins
  • Shallow Christianity Hurts Church Growth

    Shallow Christianity Hurts Church Growth
    Oct 27 2021
    Church attendance is in decline in America and a number of possible explanations have been suggested. One reason why people, especially young people, are leaving the church is that churches have shifted to a watered-down gospel. Shallow Christianity was thought to attract a wider audience, but research shows it has had the opposite effect. Join the mad pastors as they talk about this trend and what we should do about it.
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    32 mins