Episodes

  • 10 Lessons We Want To Pass On To Our Kids
    Sep 30 2024

    As young parents we don't claim to be experts in terms of how-to advice, but we do have goals for our families. Those are the focus of this week's discussion, and topics include:

    - Helping our kids learn to love the church

    - Differing goals for our boys and our girls

    - Lessons in self-discipline

    - How we want to break them of the individualism of today's world

    and more!

    With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • How the Holy Spirit Works Today
    Sep 23 2024

    We examine what the Bible teaches about the Holy Spirit and His work today. Topics include:

    - What the Spirit did in the Old and New Testaments
    - The charismatic, the indwelling, and the "only through the Word" camps
    - How indwelling works practically
    - Why this topic is so uncomfortable

    and more!

    With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Church Traditions: When to Keep, When to Drop
    Sep 16 2024

    This week we look at traditions in the church, including:

    - Why traditions are important and necessary

    - When traditionalism can become overbearing

    - Navigating generational preferences for changing vs. maintaining traditions

    - Debating traditional church practices

    With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Art of Personal Conflict
    Sep 9 2024

    Personal conflict and confronting others is one of those inevitable parts of life that none of us enjoy. But how we do it makes a big difference. This week we look at how confrontation and conflict can be handled well, including:

    - How personal conflict brings us closer

    - Knowing when to speak up and when to let it go

    - The difference between confronting someone over their sin against you vs. a general sin in their life

    - How church leadership sets the tone for healthier confrontation

    and more

    With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Q&A, Pt. 2 - Cremation, "Leave and Cleave," Apostolic Succession, and more
    Sep 2 2024

    We pick up with part 2 of answering listener questions, including:

    - Should Christians decline cremation?
    - Does "leave and cleave" mean you shouldn't live near family when you get married?
    - Can men use Bible study material written by women?
    - Is rural life more conducive to faithfulness?
    - Is apostolic succession valid for church authority?

    and more!

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Q&A: Judging, New Christians, Denominations, and more!
    Aug 26 2024

    We respond to questions from the Deep Thinkers! This week's edition includes questions on:

    • When and when not to judge

    • What kind of care do new Christians need to receive from the church, and who is responsible for it?

    • Why do many people who have wrong beliefs still seem to have true joy and peace?

    and more!

    With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie

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    36 mins
  • Troubleshooting Weak Worship
    Aug 19 2024

    We continue the discussion on worship in song with comments and questions from our Focus+ members. Topics include:

    • Whether it's important to have technically proficient song leaders

    • What to do if you attend a church with weak singing

    • Why men especially need to take singing seriously

    • How churches of Christ view those who use instruments in worship

    With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie

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    59 mins
  • Musical Worship
    Aug 12 2024

    This week's episode looks at the importance of music in our praise to God. Topics include:

    - How music combats Christian gnosticism
    - Why we don't use instruments
    - The proper and improper place of emotion in worship
    - Questions about praise teams, clapping, and touring chorus groups

    With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie

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    1 hr and 3 mins