What happens when Bible interpretation goes awry? Why are parent prioritizing pets over their own children? And Daniel explains a new children’s ministry.

188 - Politics, Business, and the Business of Politics with Derek Granquist

Derek Granquist joins us for a discussion on Christians' involvement in politics and their community.

Practical, Fun, Personal stories, Special GuestThomas & DanielOctober 19, 2023business, politics, culture, school boards, town councils, parenting, voting, elections, self efficacy, entrepreneurship, church ministry, Christian living, Derek GranquistComment

185 - YOLO

How does ending a foreign mission compare to ending an American church? Did Paul read and quote secular philosophers? And is “YOLO” a Bible concept?

Practical, Theological, Doctrinal, Personal storiesThomas & DanielSeptember 4, 2023Playing cards, eating blood, meat offered to idols, conscience, philosophers, philosophy, YOLO, social media, dissolving a church, ending a ministry, vocational ministryComment

181 - Does the Bible Teach Sola Scriptura?

Does the Bible anywhere claim that it is finished, and do the verses we use for that really mean that?

Practical, Personal stories, TheologicalThomas & DanielJune 12, 2023bibliology, sola scriptura, five solas, canonization, ex cathedra, alcohol, gambling, CatholicismComment

180 - Where Did Tom Go?

Where is Tom, and why did he go there? And how might his decision be helpful to those presently in ministry or considering it?

Practical, Personal storiesThomas & DanielMay 30, 2023ministry, church planting, pastors, pastoring, pastoral, pastoral ministry, small church pastors, vocational ministry, call of God, callingComment

179 - Did Artificial Intelligence Make This Episode?

What’s the deal with artificial intelligence? And is admiring something equal to covetousness?

Practical, News & Current Events, Social issues, Doctrinal, Personal storiesThomas & DanielMay 12, 2023Stephen Minion, youth, youth groups, question box, AI, artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, coveting, covetous, covetousnessComment

176 - Does God Have a Position on Every Issue?

Is the calling of God an emotion? Does God have a position on every issue?

Christian, Practical, Theological, Fun, Personal storiesThomas & DanielApril 4, 2023senior discount, tithing, necktie, ties, apparel, calling, ministry, soft skillsComment

160 - A Very James Episode

One listener's question gets us to go the distance on this episode.

Doctrinal, Practical, Personal stories, TheologicalThomas & DanielSeptember 16, 2022public sin, private sin, confession, restoration, church discipline, pastoral ministryComment

Encouraging balance.

Developing perspective.

Connecting faith to practice.