Episodios

  • 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

    With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie

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  • 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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  • 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
  • Cracker Barrel’s Lessons for Building a Church Culture
    Aug 25 2025

    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 Rebrand
    06:12 - Identity, Culture, and the Church
    17:30 - All things to all men?
    24:35 - Courting the world's approval
    41:38 - Starving the sheep to feed the goats
    46:30 - Enforcing a standard

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  • Q&A: Demons, Church Troubles, Jesus As A Boy, And More!
    Aug 18 2025

    We respond to listener questions on a broad variety of topics!

    00:00 - Intro and a fun question to start
    06:10 - What happened to Joseph?
    11:00 - Demons, Nephilim, and the Flood
    17:20 - What does it mean to grieve the Holy Spirit?
    22:45 - Jesus's childhood and the age of accountability
    30:32 - Questioning a Deuteronomic Law about sexual sin
    38:45 - How do you deal with church disappointment?
    47:51 - Church camp baptisms
    1:03:15 - Dating someone with different beliefs

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    1 h y 13 m