In Christ, Christians form what Peter called a "brotherhood"—but that doesn't mean we always see eye to eye.

On this episode, we look at the issues that complicate our relationship with the brotherhood at large, including sectarianism, differences in perspectives, and the command to love each other through it all.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - How a simple command becomes complicated
09:12 - Surveying some of the different camps and views in the broader church
14:15 - Recognizing value in each other even when we disagree
24:48 - Learning from Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark
29:53 - Fighting viewpoints, not people
40:42 - How do you know who's right?
46:12 - How social media helps and hurts our love for each other
52:51 - The challenge of loving people we don't really know in person

With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie

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A tragic case involving the death of three small children has gripped the internet, with debates raging about postpartum depression and psychosis, what justice looks like, women's issues, and more.
We discuss a number of the angles to the story.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Introducing the case
06:41 - Joe gives a therapist's view on postpartum depression and psychosis
15:48 - The danger of glamorizing struggles
20:26 - The "Victim mindset" of Critical Theory's intersectionality
27:57 - Women's resistance to accountability in cases like these
37:12 - The cost of the church downplaying sin
42:05 - The problems with the current fixation with "true crime" and internet sleuthing
52:40 - The importance of being there for each other

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Everybody wants "authentic" relationships from the church. But how do we build them? What can we do to keep authenticity from being an end in itself? We discuss what it looks like to be authentic, and the obstacles that get in the way.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Navigating a world of fake, cultivated personas
08:16 - When genuineness becomes a commodity
17:17 - Dealing with shallow relationships in the church
25:14 - Authenticity and openness in our worship
32:14 - Hospitality helps, but it's hard
38:07 - Evangelizing with authenticity, vs. brokenness culture and fake authenticity
49:29 - Sharing our struggles without wallowing or shutting down
1:02:12 - Think Fast: The WNBA's wokeness implosion

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We gathered for a wide-ranging roundtable chat, focusing largely on thinking toward the future with how we equip the next generation.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro, and when boys become men
11:02 - When girls become women
19:47 - Passing the baton from generation to generation
25:23 - Thinking of your family strategically
32:05 - How parenting can sharpen you
37:06 - Making a content home life without becoming complacent
42:28 - Think Fast: The Odyssey, DEI casting, and revisiting our boycott takes

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The Bible gives ideals for us to pursue in the husband and wife roles... but life isn't always ideal.

What's a woman to do if her husband won't lead? What can a man do if his wife fights his leadership? In this highly practical episode, we examine what recourse Christians have in difficult marriage situations.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro, and whether marriage is hard or easy
11:50 - Dealing with a passive, lazy husband
21:53 - The Bible's counter-cultural advice
27:11 - What a husband can do with an unsubmissive wife
38:17 - Catching these problems before they start
45:47 - What if the husband's self-improvements don't work?
53:47 - What can a wife do with a domineering husband?
1:04:22 - Don't settle for complacency

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The Bible gives us a great description of a Godly woman in Proverbs 31. But what about men? Is there a parallel text? What are characteristics a man should pursue?

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Piecing together a list from around the Scriptures
05:51 - Proverbs' focus on the wise son
11:33 - "Men don't ask for directions"
15:55 - Laziness is unacceptable
22:06 - Physical health: the most accepted way to lack self-discipline
25:00 - The many practical effects of this shortcoming
38:38 - A brief discussion on GLP-1s
43:33 - Attacking lust
48:55 - Gentle and peaceful without being a pushover
1:00:55 - Favorite Biblical examples of masculinity

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The Proverbs 31 woman is the subject of a lot of drive-by analysis, often cited as part of an agenda that she doesn't really fit. But what does this text tell us about what a real Godly woman looks like?

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro, and why discuss this
06:26 - "An excellent wife"
15:09 - The division of labor
23:34 - The work of the home
35:28 - The challenges added by the modern family structure
46:26 - Was she a career woman?
58:24 - Her role as teacher
1:01:59 - The glory of motherhood

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