Best Mbts Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 336: Welcome Back to Ronni Kurtz!

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Our new podcast cohost is actually an old podcast cohost! Dr. Ronni Kurtz returns to the pod after a few years away. On this episode, we introduce him to new listeners and catch up on his life and ministry since his last time at Midwestern Seminary.By Jared C. Wilson

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Faithful Parenting

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By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 335: Hosea

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It’s another installment in our occasional Bible book feature. This time around, Jared Wilson talks with Dr. Andrew King, Assoc. Prof. of Biblical Studies and Assistant Dean of Spurgeon College, about Hosea. Who was this prophet? What does his story have to do with the story of Jesus? And how can this book impact a local church?…

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The Preaching of John MacArthur

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*This episode was originally published on 3/4/19. This week, we highlight a former episode with Phil Johnson on “The Preaching of John MacArthur.” Phil is the executive director of Grace The post The Preaching of John MacArthur appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 334: Poetry and Prayer

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Why in the Bible do we find so many prayers composed as poetry? How can poetic prayers help us in our own devotional life? FTC guest all-star Dr. Ronnie Martin joins Jared Wilson on the podcast this week to talk about poetry, prayer, and his new book In the Morning You Hear My Voice, which aims to help Christians in their daily walk with God throug…

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The Spirituality of Martyn Lloyd-Jones

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In this week’s episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Don Whitney to discuss “The Spirituality of Martyn Lloyd-Jones.” Dr. Whitney is the Professor of Biblical Spirituality and the The post The Spirituality of Martyn Lloyd-Jones appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 333: A Fond Farewell to Ross

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It’s time to say goodbye to our Assistant Director of Ministry Policeman. Raise a bottle of Irn Bru in the air to toast our irrascible, Christian movie-loving co-host, Ross Ferguson, as he shares more about his new ministry assignment, offers some words of wisdom on life and ministry in reflection, and the guys walk down a bit of the podcast memory…

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The Spirituality of Charles Spurgeon

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In this week’s episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Geoff Chang as they discuss “The Spirituality of Charles Spurgeon.” Dr. Chang serves as Associate Professor of Church History The post The Spirituality of Charles Spurgeon appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 332: Acts

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This week’s episode of the FTC Podcast begins an occasional feature where we talk to an expert on different books of the Bible. In this first Bible book episode, Jared Wilson talks with Dr. Patrick Schreiner, Assoc. Prof. of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Seminary, about the book of Acts, Luke’s chronicle of the early church afte…

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New Creation Millennialism

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In this week’s episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Tom Schreiner discussing “New Creation Millennialism.” Dr. Schreiner is an Associate Dean for the School of Theology and the The post New Creation Millennialism appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 331: Encouraging Your Pastor

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Pastor Appreciation Month is coming soon, and Jared and Ross want to get you in the right mindset to make a difference in your pastors’ hearts and minds. Why do pastors need so much encouragement anyway? And where should we start? The guys discuss the “double honor” ways of encouraging our churches’ shepherds.…

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The Pastor and Church Culture

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**This episode was originally published on 2/25/2019. This week on Preaching and Preachers, we recorded our third mailbag episode. In this episode, I answered questions submitted by listeners on a The post The Pastor and Church Culture appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 330: Raising Girls

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From two guys who grew up with only brothers comes a podcast on being daddies to only girls. On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the different seasons, challenges, and blessings of raising daughters.By Jared C. Wilson

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Preaching in the African-American Tradition

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In this week’s episode, Dr. Robert Smith Jr. and H.B. Charles Jr. join me as we discuss “Preaching in the African-American Tradition.” Robert Smith Jr. serves as Distinguished Professor of The post Preaching in the African-American Tradition appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 329: Discipling Emerging Leaders

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Why should more churches take leadership development seriously? Why is raising up leaders “in house” so important? And how would you go about doing it? On this episode of the podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the ins and outs of raising up the next generation of church leaders in your local ministry.…

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Q&A Special with D.A. Carson

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*This episode was originally published on 9/22/2024. Today’s episode is from a Q&A on March 5th, 2024 when we invited Dr. Carson for our Sizemore Lecture. Dr. Carson is Emeritus The post Q&A Special with D.A. Carson appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 328: FTC Mailbag

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It’s Ross’ last mailbag feature on the podcast! Tune in as he and Jared tackle listener-submitted questions and topics. On this week’s episode, the guys discuss: whether a call to ministry is permanent, when husbands and wives disagree on a church, men serving in children’s ministry, neglected doctrines, dealing with complaints in the church, and m…

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The Sufficiency of Scripture in Pastoral Counseling

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*This episode was originally published on 9/1/24. Dr. T. Dale Johnson Jr. joins me this week to discuss the Sufficiency of Scripture in Pastoral Counseling. Dr. Johnson serves as Executive The post The Sufficiency of Scripture in Pastoral Counseling appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.…

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Episode 327: Boring Pastors

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They don’t make headlines. They don’t sell books. They’re not killing it on Insta or TikTok. But they’re probably way better than we deserve. They’re boring pastors. In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross talk about why we’re tempted to underestimate pastors we find “less than dynamic” (but why we shouldn’t) and try to encourage ordinar…

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The Preacher and Cultural Concerns

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*This episode was originally on 10/13/2024. This week, Dr. Jared Bumpers joins me back in the studio as co-host as we discuss one of my books, Letters to My Students, Vol. 1. The post The Preacher and Cultural Concerns appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 326: Prodigal Parents

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Does obeying the fifth commandment mean never bugging your unbelieving parents about their spiritual state? How might other passages of Scripture provide some guidance on evangelizing our lost mom or dad? It’s common for Christians to think about winning prodigal children, but in this episode of hte FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross discuss how to handle…

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Meaningful Church Membership

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*This episode was originally published on 4/7/2024. Today, I want to welcome Drs. Geoff Chang, Sam Bierig, Patrick Schreiner, and Bret Capranica as we talk about meaningful church membership. The post Meaningful Church Membership appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 325: Fallen Pastors

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It’s now come to be expected in evangelical headlines — the fallen pastor. Whether by sexual immorality or greed or abusive patterns of leadership, ministers big and small, famous and relatively unknown, seem to be dropping like flies. How does it happen? And, perhaps more intriguingly, can they be restored? In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jare…

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Raising Children in the Ministry

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*This episode was originally published on 2/4/2024. Today, I want to welcome Jimmy Scroggins to the podcast. Jimmy serves as Professor of Christian Ministry at Southern Seminary. He also serves The post Raising Children in the Ministry appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 324: Grab Bag!

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In the occasional Grab Bag! feature of the podcast, Jared and Ross come prepared with two surprise questions for the other. No prep, no warning — just unfiltered, off-the-cuff responses to each other’s curiosity.By Jared C. Wilson

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The Legacy of John MacArthur

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Dr. John MacArthur entered into the presence of the Lord yesterday afternoon. Dr. Jared Bumpers joins me as I reflect on personal interactions with Dr. MacArthur along with the lasting The post The Legacy of John MacArthur appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Preaching to the Heart

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*This episode was originally published on 3/17/2024.Today, I want to welcome Brad Bigney to the podcast. Pastor Brad serves as pastor of Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY. He is The post Preaching to the Heart appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 323: Movie Swap!

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Our debate over the quality of Christian movies is now notorious and a running gag on the podcast, but this is only the second time ever we’ve done an official “movie swap.” Ross assigns Jared a Christian movie to watch. Jared assigns Ross a “Christian-“eque movie to watch. Then they sit and down and compare notes. On this week’s episode of the pod…

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The Transfiguration of Christ

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*This episode was originally published on 10/20/2024. This week on Preaching and Preachers, co-host Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Patrick Schreiner to discuss the transfiguration of Christ. Dr. The post The Transfiguration of Christ appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 322: Patriotism

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An American and a Scotsman walk into a podcast studio . . . It’s not just the start of an obscure joke; it’s the start of this conversation about patriotism. Is it a sin? Is it biblical? How should Christians think through national patriotism in a way that still maintains their allegiance to God above all?…

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Ministering to Those Who Struggle With Addiction

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*This episode was originally published on 2/11/2024. Today I want to welcome John Stroup to the podcast. John is the Executive Director of Freeway Ministries in Springfield, MO. Freeway Ministries The post Ministering to Those Who Struggle With Addiction appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.…

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Episode 321: FTC Mailbag

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It’s another installment in the FTC Mailbag feature, where Jared and Ross answer listener-submitted questions. This week’s topics include pastors keeping in contact with previous churches, preaching “balance,” whether churches should lock their doors during services, the purpose of the trees in the garden of Eden, and suprisingly influential books.…

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The Life and Ministry of W.A. Criswell

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*This episode was originally published on 11/3/2024. This week on Preaching and Preachers, we have Dr. O. S. Hawkins on to discuss “The Life and Ministry of W.A. Criswell.” He The post The Life and Ministry of W.A. Criswell appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 320: Favorite Biographies

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From two guys who don’t read a lot of biographies comes a list of favorite biographies. On this week’s ep of the For The Church Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the Christian biographies that have impacted them the most.By Jared C. Wilson

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The Life and Ministry of Uldrich Zwingli

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*This episode was originally published on 10/6/24. Today, Dr. Stephen Eccher joined me on Preaching and Preachers. Dr. Eccher serves as Associate Professor of Church History and Reformation Studies at Southeastern The post The Life and Ministry of Uldrich Zwingli appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.…

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Episode 319: What Congregations Don’t Know About Preaching

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What’s the big deal? You’re just standing up there, talking. On this week’s episode of the For The Church Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson suggest some things about preaching the average church member may not know. Some misunderstandings, misperceptions, and even mis-aimed appreciations.By Jared C. Wilson

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Preaching and Typology

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*This episode was originally published on 5/5/2024. Today, I want to welcome Dr. Jim Hamilton to the podcast. Dr. Hamilton serves as Professor of Biblical Theology at Southern Seminary in The post Preaching and Typology appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 318: Humor

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One thing Jared and Ross share is sarcasm as a love language. So on this week’s ep they’re revisiting the subject of humor — sarcasm among friends, mockery on social media, the pros and cons of humor, the ins and outs of humor sensitivity, and what the Bible says about it all.By Jared C. Wilson

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On Life and Doctrine

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This week, Dr. Jared Bumpers joins me on the podcast to discuss my new book Letters to My Students, Volume 3: On Life and Doctrine. Order a copy here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/letters-to-my-students-volume-3-P005828486?mcid=Adwords-sb-PLA-005828486&cmpid=pm:ggl:220725%7Coth%7Cshopping%7Cwomen%7Cwomen%7C17853994734%7Cwomens_pmax:pla:na&gad…

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Episode 317: FTC Mailbag

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It’s a mailbag episode! On this week’s For The Church Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson dig into the inbox and tackle questions related to sheep swapping and church hopping, the pursuit of writing, fruitful pulpit supply, and how Satan’s rebellion connects to questions of worship, sanctification, and the possibility of sin in the new heavens …

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Developing a Theology of Preaching

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*This episode was originally published on 9/8/24. Dr. Jared Bumpers joins me back in the studio as co-host as we discuss one of my books, Letters to My Students, Vol. 1. Jared The post Developing a Theology of Preaching appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 316: Young Adults for the Kingdom

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Was Gen-Z at TGC? Beginning with that strange question, today’s episode of the FTC Podcast transitions to a conversation about the calling of young adults for Christ’s kingdom. At some point in the last fifty years, our society began to see the young adult years as a season of life when you can just “figure things out” and have as much fun as possi…

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The Impact of Pornography

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*This episode was originally published on 3/10/24. This episode was a panel discussion between, Drs. Jason Allen, Denny Burk, Dale Johnson Jr., Alan Branch, and Jared Wilson on the impact The post The Impact of Pornography appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 315: Church as Singles Mixer

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Lots of singles in the church. Fewer and fewer marriages. What gives? In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about their own observations and experienes in the “dating world” of the local church. Why are young men and women finding it difficult to find potential spouses? Why do they find it difficult sometimes to ev…

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Expositional Leadership

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*This episode was orginally published on 3/3/2024. This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Scott Pace joins me on the podcast, as we discuss his book on Expositional Leadership. Dr. The post Expositional Leadership appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 314: Sports

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Is there a particularly Christian way to approach sports? Does the Bible say anything about it? Beyond the typical warnings about idolatry and obsession, what good can Christians derive from athetlics and athletic competitions? In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the importance and influence of sports, includi…

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Pastoral Fatherhood

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This week, Dr. Camden B. Pulliam joins Dr. Jared Bumpers on Preaching and Preachers on the topic of “Pastoral Fatherhood.” Dr. Pulliam serves as Assistant Professor of Christian Studies, as The post Pastoral Fatherhood appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 313: The Capitol Hill Baptist Story

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Capitol Hill Baptist Church, located just blocks away from the center of American power, has a rich 150-year history. Its members have participated in significant world events, advocated for religious freedoms, and spoken out against the moral failings of the times. There’s no doubt this church has had a unique impact on evangelicalism from a signi…

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Preaching Deuteronomy

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*This episode was originally published 2/18/19. This week we highlight an episode with Dr. Jason DeRouchie on preaching Deuteronomy. Dr. DeRouchie serves as Research Professor of Old Testament and Biblical The post Preaching Deuteronomy appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.By Jason K. Allen

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Episode 312: Money

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This week the guys decide to touch one of the touchiest subjects in the church — money. What’s it really for? Why is it so difficult to talk about among Christians? How can we best steward it? And how is generosity a reflection of worship?By Jared C. Wilson