• Episode 19: The Fall of Jerusalem and Matthew 23:37-24:35
    Jun 2 2024

    Today Adam and Matthew discuss more material that was left out of Sunday's sermon. This material relates to the historical narrative around what exactly happened to the city of Jerusalem and the temple in 70 AD. What is it about the fall of the temple to the Zealots, and of the city to the Roman General Titus, that makes these events as a whole a good candidate for the fulfillment of Jesus' predictions in Matthew 23:37-24:35?

    [Note: We haven't marked this episode as "explicit," but just know that there are descriptions of violent acts in this episode that might not be appropriate for little ones.]

    Sources Cited:

    Holland, Tom; Pax: War and Peace in Rome's Golden Age

    Jerusalem: A Biography; Simon Montefiore

    Josephus; The Jewish Wars

    Quarles, Charles; Matthew (Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary)

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Episode 18: Evangelism and Our Identity in Christ (Interview w/ Benjamin Flores)
    Feb 27 2024

    On this episode, Adam and Matthew interview Benjamin Flores, who is a member of Evergreen. Benjamin has a deep passion to see average church members realize their own calling to be faithful and speak of Jesus.

    It is tempting to believe that evangelism can and should really only be done by church officers, but Benjamin is eager to help all members to be eager, prayerful, and actively looking for opportunities to share the gospel with others.

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    56 mins
  • Episode 17: Technology Is Changing Us
    Jan 10 2024

    Technology inevitably has an impact on the way we think and relate to others. Decades into our own experiments with computers and the internet, researchers have begun to gather data on what that technology is doing to us. Anecdotally, we know that the internet is changing how we relate, how we speak, and how we work. As Christians, then, what are we willing to do to make sure that our minds our sharp, and our children are ready to use their minds to glorify God?

     

    On this episode, Adam, Matthew, Travis, and Erik discuss just what it is what we are doing, and what wisdom dictates we ought to do to press back against the way our technology is shaping us.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Episode 16: Seminary: What It Can... and Can't Do
    Nov 21 2023

    On this episode, Adam and Matthew welcome a former classmate and admissions director from seminary, Step Morgan, to take part in a conversation about the benefits and limitations of a seminary education.

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    59 mins
  • Episode 15: The Self - Modern Ideas vs The Bible
    Nov 2 2023

    Adam and Matthew are joined by Travis Koch as they dip their toes into a discussion of modern confusion over personal identity. They contrast more popular notions of identity with what the Bible has to say.

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    43 mins
  • Episode 14: Family Worship Checkup
    Aug 31 2023

    Adam and Matthew welcome Erik Haralson, Micah Meeuwsen, and Travis Koch to discuss family worship. The group conversation today allows an opportunity for us to check in with a variety of men from a variety of familes to ask the question: how do you do family worship? What does it look like in your homes? What would you say to someone who feels they are falling behind or failing at practicing family worship? A wide ranging discussion on the importance of doing our best to shepherd our families.

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    48 mins
  • Episode 13: Christian Liberty and Things Indifferent
    Aug 17 2023

    Episode 13 is a full table! Adam and Matthew welcome two guests: Travis Koch and Micah Meeuwsen. Today's episode is a follow-up to this past week's sermon by Pastor Parker on Matthew 15:1-20 ("True Defilement"). In this round-table conversation the crew further discuss the subject of the Christian conscience and what is really meant by "Christian Liberty."

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 12: Travis Koch Talks Classical Christian Education
    Jul 28 2023

    Today Adam and Matthew invite Headmaster Travis Koch to the podcast to talk about St. Stephen’s Academy and Classical Christian Education in general. Interesting conversation ensues ranging from the history of St. Stephen’s all the way to the purpose of education and the place of Artificial Intelligence in education.

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    1 hr and 12 mins