EPISODE #128 - Identity and Gender

How do you think about yourself? Who are you, where’d you come from, and why are you here? And what does all of that have to do with gender? Let’s talk about it!

EPISODE #127 - The Teachings of Bill Gothard and IBLP (Part 1)

Maybe you’ve never heard of the Institute In Basic Life Principles (IBLP) but perhaps you've seen the recent documentary, "Shiny Happy People", about the Duggar family and IBLP. And if you're an evangelical Christian you've probably come into contact, in one form or another, with the teachings of the former leader of IBLP, Bill Gothard. In this first episode in a series about IBLP, a former member of the movement discusses the core teachings of Bill Gothard and IBLP, examining whether or not they do in fact teach historic Christianity.

Show Notes and Supporting Documents:

About the “Umbrella” of Authority

About “Rhemas”

EPISODE #126 - The Church's Mission

The church’s mission can be describe in many ways. At our church we like to say we exist to connect people to God, to connect people to people, and to connect people to mission, all because the Gospel reconciles us to God, unites us to each other, and is the message the world around us needs.

EPISODE #125 - Young Pastors, Mistakes, & Lessons Learned

Pastor Michael Visy joins the podcast today to talk with Collin about what it’s been like to be young pastors, what we’ve learned, and why it matters for our church families.

EPISODE #124 - Christians and Media Messaging

We are inundated with messaging 24/7, usually through our phones. What kind of posture should a Christian have towards the onslaught of media messaging we receive and how should we teach children to navigate this kind of world? Let’s talk about it.

EPISODE #123 - Is Violence Always Sinful?

Should individual Christians hold to a non-violent ethic, believing that to be violent is always sinful? Can a Christian practice self-defense or defense of others if it means being violent? Can a Christian own and carry a weapon? Can a Christian be in a profession that may require violence, such as being a police officer? The guys talk about all of this and more in this episode.

EPISODE #122 - What Is Our Comfort In Life and Death?

We are made to live comforted. Living in a fallen, corrupt world full of dark tragedy only reveals how desperately we need comfort. So, what is our comfort in life and in death? Let’s talk about it.

EPISODE #121 - We Need The Lord's Supper

It seems many churches don’t take the Lord’s Supper regularly due to confusing about what it is. But it also may be that many don’t serve it regularly due to the fact that Gospel no longer holds a central place in the church. Let’s talk about it.

EPISODE #120 - Music Isn't The Gospel

Why do many churches in America sing so much on Sundays? Could it be that we have left the Gospel out of our preaching and think that music is the Gospel itself? Could it be that people are looking for the peace the Gospel brings in the mere act of listening to and making music? Let's talk about it.

EPISODE #119 - What To Expect With Your Walk With God

What if we are expecting not too little but too much with our walk with God? Many Christians seem to be expecting to experience what we will only experience once we are glorified and they are left disappointed again and again. And what if the ways in which we are seeking to connect with God are not ways given to us in the Bible? Many Christians are told to connect with God through means not prescribed in the Bible and they are left disappointed again and again. But what if there is a better way forward in your daily walk with God, a way forward that doesn’t leave you feeling so disappointed week after week? Let’s talk about it.

EPISODE #118 - On The "Asbury Revival"

What just happened at Asbury? Everyone in the church seems to be talking about it, wondering what happened. On this episode we’ll answer what a revival is and look at what happened at Asbury in light of that.

The original audio was damaged for unknown reasons so this episode is a summary of the original conversation between Jeff and Collin.

EPISODE #117 - Overchurched, Underreached

We live in a city with tons of churches. Big ones, average ones, small ones. But does that mean our city is loaded with people who have been reached by the Gospel or are even hearing much of the Gospel at those churches? We hope so. In this episode we give our thoughts on what it could mean to be underreached in the Bible belt.

EPISODE #116 - How to Read the Bible (Part 2)

Reading the Bible can be very easy at times and at other times very frustrating. On this episode the guys discuss the simplicity of interpreting the Bible and the tools available to take your interpretation to the next level.

EPISODE #115 - How to Read the Bible Like Jesus

If you’re like us, you’ve cracked open the Bible, read a bit, understood little, and then closed it to move on with your day. Reading and understanding the Bible can be so easy sometimes and so hard at other times. In this episode, Jeff and Collin discuss how understanding the big picture of the Bible will immediately help you understand the specific verses or passage you’re reading.

EPISODE #114 - Is Your Sanctification Up to You or God?

Is your growth in the Christian life up to you, up to God, or is it the result of God teaming up with you?

Our views of how sanctification takes place in our lives greatly affects our practical, daily lives and it can even affect our understanding of our justification. It is vital to understand who is sanctifying who in the Christian life. Let’s talk about it!

EPISODE #113 - Are Spiritual Gifts for Today?

What are spiritual gifts? Are they still being given out today? Specifically, is God still giving out the gifts of miracles, prophecy, and tongues? Jeff and Collin recently hosted a theology night on this topic that can be found on Redeemer Waco’s YouTube channel. On this episode the guys recap some of the content and more.

EPISODE #112 - Say The Prayer and Surrender All

Whether it’s praying a certain prayer, walking an isle, or cleaning your life up by surrendering all, we are tempted to think we can secure God’s acceptance of us. We think we can justify ourselves to some degree. In this series Jeff and Collin will discuss popular ways we try both justify ourselves (i.e. secure God’s acceptance) and sanctify ourselves (i.e. become more like Christ).

EPISODE #111 - Why You Must Know About the Invisible World

Our American culture has opened itself back up to the idea that there might be much more to our world and reality than meets the eye. But Christians have known this from the beginning and Christians must understand the invisible world. The Bible regularly talks about it and ultimately does so for our encouragement and comfort. In this conclusion to this series Jeff and Collin will discuss the invisible realm and why we must understand it.

EPISODE #110 - Angels and the Invisible Realm

What are angels and how should we think about them? Our American culture has opened itself back up to the idea that there might be much more to our world and reality than meets the eye. But Christians have known this from the beginning. In this series Jeff and Collin will discuss the invisible realm in general and demons and angels in particular, so buckle up!

EPISODE #109 - Demons and the Invisible Realm (Part 2)

What are demons and how should we think about the invisible realm? Our American culture has opened itself back up to the idea that there might be much more to our world and reality than meets the eye. But Christians have known this from the beginning. In this series Jeff and Collin will discuss the invisible realm in general and demons and angels in particular, so buckle up!

*Please forgive some audio issues on this episode.