Episodes

  • How Much Is a “Circle of Friends” Worth? (10/31/24)

    How Much Is a “Circle of Friends” Worth? (10/31/24)
    Oct 31 2024
    Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we’re talking about a woman who is a “pastor” of a church, and is charging women up to $17,000 a year to be part of her “inner circle” of friends. As you can imagine, there have been some strong reactions to this. I thought it would be […]
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    11 mins
  • Not Every Sermon Has to Be Great (10/17/24)

    Not Every Sermon Has to Be Great (10/17/24)
    Oct 17 2024
    Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we’re talking about the number of weeks out of a year that a preacher can preach a “truly great” sermon. A popular pastor recently claimed that the number is maybe 20-30 a year. Yet what makes a sermon “great”? And does a sermon have to be “great” […]
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    11 mins
  • Doing Business without Compromising Our Convictions (10/10/24)

    Doing Business without Compromising Our Convictions (10/10/24)
    Oct 10 2024
    Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we’re talking about how Christians can engage in business out in the world without compromising our convictions. This topic is inspired by the news this week regarding the Colorado baker who has repeatedly been targeted for refusing to bake cakes that conflict with his religious convictions. The […]
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    14 mins
  • The Problem with Instant Gratification (10/03/24)

    The Problem with Instant Gratification (10/03/24)
    Oct 3 2024
    Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we’re talking about how our culture has changed to the point that no one wants to WAIT for anything. People, in general, are more impatient than ever, and this has a negative impact on our health, finances, relationships, and even our spiritual well-being. In this episode, we’re […]
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    13 mins
  • Are All Religions Paths to God? (09/26/24)

    Are All Religions Paths to God? (09/26/24)
    Sep 26 2024
    Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we’re talking about some recent comments from the Pope in which he claimed that ALL religions are paths to God. He said that different religions are like different languages that people might speak, but they all arrive at the same God. We’re going to talk about this […]
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    12 mins
  • Preachers Struggling with Time Management (09/19/24)

    Preachers Struggling with Time Management (09/19/24)
    Sep 19 2024
    Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we’re talking about the struggle that many preachers have with time management. The work of preaching is obviously important. Therefore, it is important that we dedicate time to it and use that time wisely. We’re going to talk about what that might look like in this episode. […]
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    17 mins
  • Can a Church Be “Too Big”? (09/12/24)

    Can a Church Be “Too Big”? (09/12/24)
    Sep 12 2024
    Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we’re talking about the size of churches and whether or not a church can become “too big.” In a recent video, a “megachurch” pastor charged those who are critical of larger churches as being “hypocrites.” Why did he say that? And why would anyone think that a […]
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    15 mins
  • How Should Christians Vote? (09/05/24)

    How Should Christians Vote? (09/05/24)
    Sep 5 2024
    Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS This week we’re talking about Christians and voting. This is an election year in the United States, so people are talking a lot about WHO or WHAT to vote for. It is certainly a great privilege to be able to vote to hopefully influence the direction of the rulers […]
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    14 mins