Episodios

  • Get a Backbone
    Oct 13 2025

    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 thoughts
    06:11 - Hegseth's example
    12:15 - How your backbone reveals your purpose
    20:51 - The cost of lacking a backbone
    24:50 - What do your decisions incentivize?
    36:20 - Jesus' example of taking stands
    46:02 - Beware the pretend backbone

    With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie

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    1 h y 4 m
  • Rethinking the Church’s Approach to Sexuality
    Oct 6 2025

    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 announcement
    01:48 - The church's shortcomings on this topic
    14:13 - How to start an accountability program
    19:28 - Teaching beyond just abstinence
    29:10 - What about purity culture?
    34:36 - Where parents can go wrong
    41:12 - Why you need to talk about it with your kids
    50:18 - Helping teens navigate male-female relationships
    1:01:15 - Addressing boys and girls differently

    With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie

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    1 h y 11 m
  • Getting Out of the Church of Christ Bubble, with Marco Arroyo
    Sep 29 2025

    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 other
    10:36 - How to stay plugged in to the conversations that matter
    19:00 - Is the church of Christ an echo chamber?
    30:10 - Evangelizing in the digital public square
    35:44 - An appeal to get involved
    52:03 - Think Fast: Erika Kirk's Act of Forgiveness

    With Jack Wilkie and Joe Wilkie

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    1 h y 1 m
  • Can The Church Capitalize On This Moment?
    Sep 22 2025

    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 optimism
    04:20 - Should churches preach on current events?
    23:45 - A frank look at the churches of Christ
    38:00 - Getting outside our bubble
    43:20 - Crafting a message to the seekers

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    1 h
  • They Shot Charlie Kirk
    Sep 11 2025

    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 different
    09:32 - Rejecting Bothsidesism
    18:46 - The courage to point out what's really happening
    22:55 - Rejecting Aboveitallism
    35:32 - The place of righteous anger
    44:50 - Can we stomach difficult realities?
    52:00 - What must be done

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    1 h y 3 m
  • 5 Misused Verses: Jesus Edition
    Sep 8 2025

    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 episode
    09:35 - Throwing stones
    19:10 - Who are "The least of these?"
    26:15 - Who's coming to dinner?
    35:05 - Family ties
    41:48 - Excused absences

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    53 m
  • Scripture, Authority, Tradition, and the Case for the Churches of Christ
    Sep 1 2025

    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 - Intro
    06:24 - The blessing and wisdom of church autonomy
    14:15 - Where does church history stand?
    22:10 - The case for local elders over a church government
    33:00 - What Sola Scriptura really means
    41:50 - Everybody has to interpret
    56:30 - Think Fast: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's Engagement

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    1 h y 7 m
  • Think Fast: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's Engagement
    Aug 28 2025

    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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    10 m