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Holy Week: Good Friday

Holy Week: Good Friday

S5E29 · · 12:08

Join us this Holy Week each day as we follow the story beginning on Palm Sunday all the way through Easter. Today is Good Friday. In the Gospels, Friday is recorded in Matthew 27...

Holy Week: Thursday

Holy Week: Thursday

S5E28 · · 10:52

Join us this Holy Week each day as we follow the story beginning on Palm Sunday all the way through Easter. Today is Maundy Thursday. We are looking at a few texts but specifical...

Holy Week: Wednesday

Holy Week: Wednesday

S5E27 · · 08:15

Join us this Holy Week each day as we follow the story beginning on Palm Sunday all the way through Easter. Today we are discussing the Anointing at Bethany in Mark 14, Matthew 26 an...

Holy Week: Tuesday

Holy Week: Tuesday

S5E26 · · 09:16

Join us this Holy Week each day as we follow the story beginning on Palm Sunday all the way through Easter. Today we are discussing Jesus’s Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24 and 25, Mar...

Holy Week: Monday

Holy Week: Monday

S5E25 · · 07:38

Join us this Holy Week each day as we follow the story beginning on Palm Sunday all the way through Easter. Today we are discussing Jesus cursing the fig tree in Mark 11, Matthew 21 ...

Holy Week: Palm Sunday

Holy Week: Palm Sunday

S5E24 · · 08:17

Join us this Holy Week each day as we follow the story beginning on Palm Sunday all the way through Easter. Today, we're meditating on the Triumphal Entry recorded in Matthew 21, Mar...

Institutions and the Role of Culture

Institutions and the Role of Culture

S5E23 · · 46:49

Most people didn't sign up to fight in a culture war. But we see them all around us and today Greg and RD talk about institutions, how they are central to culture and how we as follo...

The Bible is Real Life

The Bible is Real Life

S5E22 · · 45:39

In our reading of the Bible, we often forget to realize this is a real story with real people in a real place. Today Greg and RD discuss how reading it through this lens is essential...

 Baptism and the Lord's Supper

Baptism and the Lord's Supper

S5E21 · · 50:08

On today's episode Greg and R.D. dive into what baptism and the Lord's Supper mean to us. Are we saved because of them or do we do them because we are saved? What are specifics for h...

Is it Mystery or is it Chaos?

Is it Mystery or is it Chaos?

S5E20 · · 50:17

Often, God's plan doesn't make sense to us. But is He still in control? Will He bring good from it? And can we trust Him? The answer is yes even when things still don't make sense. J...

Ukraine, Russia and the Christian Response

Ukraine, Russia and the Christian Response

S5E19 · · 43:24

Greg and R.D. share what's been on their hearts and minds with regards to the conflict in Ukraine and what that means for Christians in a world that feels more frightening every day.

An Announcement

An Announcement

S5E18 · · 00:52

We've decided right now it's best for us to take a break. We will be back soon.

The Biblical Worldview and Abortion with Special Guest Stacie Johnson

The Biblical Worldview and Abortion with Special Guest Stacie Johnson

S5E17 · · 54:12

This week, Greg and RD are joined by Stacie Johnson to discuss abortion through the lens of a biblical worldview. How can we as believers be faithful to scripture in this area? Does ...

Q&A

Q&A

S5E16 · · 56:41

It’s Christmas time which means we’re having a Q&A addressing questions such as “Does the Bible condone slavery?” And “What do I do when someone tells me they’ve heard a word from Go...

Thanksgiving Hot Takes With Emily McClenagan And Jen Pinkner

Thanksgiving Hot Takes With Emily McClenagan And Jen Pinkner

S5E15 · · 41:56

This week, Greg and RD invited their wives, Emily and Jen on the show to discuss Thanksgiving traditions and hot takes.

Gambling

Gambling

S5E14 · · 37:48

Greg and RD examine gambling in light of wisdom and the Gospel. Is Gambling a sin? How do we discern if it's wise to participate? Is it simply "all in good fun"?

The Subversive Savior

The Subversive Savior

S5E13 · · 36:20

This week, Greg and RD dig into Jesus' uncanny ability to defy and subvert everyone's expectations and understandings of him.

The Christian Path Of Denying The Self

The Christian Path Of Denying The Self

S5E12 · · 36:06

Finding ourselves, creating ourselves and self-actualization are conversations our culture is hyper-focused on right now. But Jesus speaks of denying ourselves as the way. What does...

Halloween, Ghosts and Demons

Halloween, Ghosts and Demons

S5E11 · · 40:11

Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Are ghosts real? Aren't there ghosts in the Bible? What about demons? Would RD dress up as Batman? This week, Greg and RD tackle all of these q...

Bible Study: The Book Of Acts

Bible Study: The Book Of Acts

S5E10 · · 41:03

Continuing our series going through every book of the Bible, RD and Greg dive into Acts and discuss the Apostles, stories of the early church and the theology we find in the book.

Ecclesiology 101: What is the Church?

Ecclesiology 101: What is the Church?

S5E9 · · 44:05

The term "Church" can mean a variety of things to different people, some good, some not so good. But what does the Bible say the Church is and what does the Word command us about rel...

Faith vs Fear

Faith vs Fear

S5E8 · · 38:48

This week, Greg and RD assess the phrase "faith over fear" in light of Biblical truth. God often commands us "Do not be afraid" but what does that mean in a fallen world full of danger?

Hot Take America

Hot Take America

S5E7 · · 44:33

This week, Greg and RD venture into the tumultuous world of hot takes. Buckle up folks, it's a wild one.

The Church and Its Missional Call

The Church and Its Missional Call

S5E6 · · 30:44

This week, Greg and R.D. are digging into missions and what it means for the church.

Purity Culture- Its Costs and Cultures

Purity Culture- Its Costs and Cultures

S5E5 · · 48:07

Greg and RD investigate “Purity Culture” and its effects on the lives of Christians in the past and present.

Aftermath: 20 Years after 9/11

Aftermath: 20 Years after 9/11

S5E4 · · 48:55

Greg and RD discuss the events of 9/11 20 years later and the ramifications in Afghanistan today as well as in the United States.

Reactions to “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill”

Reactions to “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill”

S5E3 · · 36:05

Greg and RD discuss their thoughts on podcast series from Christianity Today “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill”

The Delta Variant, Vaccines and Is There a Way Forward?

The Delta Variant, Vaccines and Is There a Way Forward?

S5E2 · · 38:31

Greg and RD discuss the Covid-19 Delta variant as well as the debate around vaccines through the lens of Christianity.

Simone Biles, Mental Health and Christianity

Simone Biles, Mental Health and Christianity

S5E1 · · 33:06

Greg and RD dive into the conversation around US Olympian Simone Biles, mental health and how this affects our worldview as Christians.

Season 4: Live QandA

Season 4: Live QandA

S4E65 · · 01:30:18

Greg and RD answer your toughest questions to end season 4.