Best Josh from Oregon and Josh from Missouri Podcasts (2025)

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E167 – Territorial Spirits? 41:06

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Are there angels or spirits that are responsible for cities, towns, and regions? When John is commanded, “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write…” what does that mean? Does it mean a real angel? Are there other passages of scripture that can inform our thinking? Join us as we dive into the weirder side of theology and then let us know what you…

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E166 – Formation and Church Administration 38:32

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Boring. Unspiritual. Unimportant. Drudgery. These may be words that many of us would associate with church administration. But what if we thought differently about the less glamorous parts of running a church? What if godly character, wisdom, and prayerfulness were just as needed in these areas as anywhere else in ministry? Join us on this episode …

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E165 – LORD or YHWH? 39:48

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Should we use the divine name? Josh from Oregon makes a case that we should consider doing so. Of course, we want to be sure not to use God’s name in vain. But what did God mean by that in the first place? Come join the conversation and then let us know what you think! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.…

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E164 – What Being a Coach Has Taught Me About Good Listening 44:36

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Listening is harder than it seems. Join us this week as Josh from Missouri talks through some of the keys to listening that he has learned and developed as a professional mental health coach. We believe this conversation will be both challenging and rewarding. But let us know what you think! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh…

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E163 – Psalm 19 43:18

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Psalm 19 begins with famous lines about the heavens declaring the splendor of the Lord. But the Psalm goes on to talk about much, much more. In fact, the Psalm can be seen in three parts: praise for creation, praise for God’s law, and a searching prayer of petition. How do these things fit together? Join us as we dive headlong into the richness of …

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E162 – A Library for Christian Character 44:52

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Following up on last week’s discussion about acquiring the character necessary to qualify biblically as a pastor or elder, we search the bookshelves for tried and true experts to guide our way. We discuss many different authors that have wise counsel on how to grow in Christ. In addition, we’ve noted each of the books below for you to reference. An…

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E161 – Gospel Eldership 44:16

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Paul makes it clear that Elders are held to a particularly high standard. But if we have identified a potential elder, how can we help them to achieve this high standard. And how can we recognize whether or not someone actually meets these qualifications? It’s a high bar that all to often goes unmet in our churches – sometimes with disastrous conse…

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E160 – How to Read the Psalms 41:32

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The Psalms are written from a variety of perspectives and human experiences. The great Psalm 23 can be taken at face value about the goodness of God. But what about the Psalms that talk about God’s abandonment or his fierce anger? Are those also true of God? If not, how can we have a consistent way of judging what is true and what isn’t? And better…

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E159 – Understanding Judges 43:15

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The book of Judges is a collection of dark stories from Israel’s past. Yet what are we to make of the book as a whole? What is it trying to teach us about sin, salvation, and our need for a King? Does this book have any relevance for us today? Come join the conversation and let us know what you think! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePho…

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E158 – Making Real Change 45:35

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What do we do when “try harder” doesn’t work? When we want to make real change in our lives and live more fully devoted to Christ, what do we do when we just keep falling short? And what role does the Holy Spirit play in this process? Come join the conversation and let us know what you think! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJos…

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E157 – Reflecting on Nature 40:56

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This week, we each took some time away in nature to pray, reflect, and decompress. But it wasn’t always smooth sailing. Today we reflet on the experience. What resonates with your experience? How might you plan your next prayerful retreat? Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https:…

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E156 – Sermon Prep – Proverbs 4 44:26

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The beginning of wisdom is….to get wisdom? What is happening in this chapter of Proverbs? And how would we go about preaching it? Join us as we wrestle through this text and its implications. After listening in, click on the sermon link below to see how much of this made the final cut. And then come share your thoughts with us on social media. We’d…

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E155 – The Listening Life 45:30

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It is rare to find a good listener. Many of us want to learn to be good listeners for others, but if we’re honest, we may not always succeed. Today we dive into Adam McHugh’s amazing book that encourages a full-life vision of becoming a good listener. Come join the conversation and let us know what you think! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/…

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E154 – Theological Integration 44:37

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Theological integration is the hard work of learning how to live in light of new insights into how one ought to think or how one ought to live. However, this integration requires more than our typical discipleship programs tend to offer. What would it look like for us to practice theological integration within the church? Come join us for this conv…

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E153 – Disenculturation 40:36

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Richard Lovelace introduced the topic of disenculturation in his book Dynamics of Spiritual Life. This has us thinking about the ways that our culture has formed us and the ways that the posture of being counter-cultural may not be as helpful as it sounds. Come dive in with us as we explore this idea of disenculturation and then let us know what yo…

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E152 – Son of Man 39:48

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Jesus frequently refers to himself as the Son of Man. But what does this mean? Is this just an awkward way of referring to himself in the third person? Is he trying to communicate something from Old Testament prophesy that would apply to him? And why does the early church all but abandon this title after the gospels? Come dive into this mysterious …

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E151 – Our Evangelical Legacy 47:47

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In 500 years, what will the legacy of Evangelicalism be? Or better yet, if you had the chance to steer the ship, what would you choose as the legacy of Evangelicalism? In this episode, we consider one author’s answer to that question and mull over the ways that we would like to influence the course of events. What are your thoughts? Follow us on: h…

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E150 - A Predatory Power 47:28

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Sin is not just what we do or fail to do. From Genesis 4 to multiple passages in Paul’s letters, we learn that sin is something more than these acts of commission or omission. Sin is its own power that longs to have mastery over us. In this episode, we discuss the full weight of this reality including what it means for discipleship and personal gro…

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E149 – A Christian Pluralist? 49:49

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“As a Christian I am inherently a pluralist. I want all ideas to be at the table. And I don’t want my ideas to be the governing ones.” What do you make of this quote? Agree? Disagree? Want to know what is meant by certain terms? Today we dive headlong into this the idea of being a Christian pluralist. We’d love to know what you think and whether or…

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E148 – Beyond Hostility 54:54

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Is good theology only important for defending against heresy? What should our theological posture be? Should we choose one of antagonism and readiness to confront error anywhere we find it? Is there another way forward that hold fast to truth while also conforming to the life of Jesus and the fruits of the Holy Spirit? Listen in as we wrestle throu…

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E147 – Heresy (But In A Good Way) 46:01

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Today’s episode is a grab bag of theological questions that may or may not result in wild heretical comments made by one or both of us. Though we attempt to give each question the theological attention it deserves, our audience may very well disagree with our conclusions. After listening in, come join us on social media to let us know how you would…

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E146 – Misquoting Paul – "Be Subject to the Governing Authorities" 46:42

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Paul’s comments in Romans 13:1-7 are often used by Christians who support the current political leadership to remind everyone that we must obey our governing authorities. It is much harder to discuss this verse when we disagree with the party in power. But what does this verse say about local government or about policing? How can we understand this…

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E145 – Misquoting Paul – "God Will Not Give You More Than You Can Handle" 47:09

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1 Corinthians 10:13 is often misquoted and misapplied to imply that “God will not give you more than you can handle.” However, this is not even what the text says, let alone what we think it means. As a matter of fact, in this conversation, we explore the corporate meaning of this text and seek to apply it in ways we had not previously considered. …

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E144 – Misquoting Paul - "Your Body is a Temple" 47:06

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Many of us have heard this verse used to advocate everything from why we should exercise to why we should not get tattoos. But is that what this verse is trying to say? What is the best way for us to understand that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit? Come listen in as we wrestle through this text, and then let us know your own thoughts on s…

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E143 – Misquoting Paul - "All Things Work Together for Good" 46:00

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Romans 8:28 is one of the most frequently abused verses in the Bible. It is often used to “comfort” someone who is grieving, yet it seems to have the opposite of the intended effect. What is Paul actually driving out when he says all things work together for the good of those how love God? Come join us for this conversation and then meet us on soci…

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E142 - Misquoting Paul - "What I Want To Do - I Do Not Do" 50:56

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Paul’s famous passage wrestling with the power of sin has often been understood as a revealing self-description of Paul’s own struggles. Yet, we don’t think that’s what’s really going on here. Listen in as we make our case and then let us know what you think. Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthep…

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E141 – Misquoting Paul - "I can do all things..." 52:41

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We use this verse ALL the time. It’s on t-shirts, Bible covers, knick-knacks, and even tattooed in ink. But what does it really mean? Is this a personal motivator for accomplishing great things? Or is Paul up to something else when he says that “I can do all things through him who strengthens me”? Listen in on this conversation and then join us on …

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E140 – Bible Translations [Special Guest Jon Clemence] 50:10

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Can I trust my Bible? With so many translations out there, how can I know which one is the “best”? And how can I figure out which one is “right” when they don’t say the same thing? These questions and more prompt us to dive into the world of Bible translations – what is involved in making them and how we can make better sense of their differences. …

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E139 – Why the HECK Should We Read Our Bibles? 43:15

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We’ve all been told we should read our Bibles, but why exactly? If we come right down to it, are we satisfied with our own answers? What does our track record tell us about our belief in our own answers? Let’s dive into this topic and see if we can find an answer that will actually satisfy us. And after you hear our answer, let us know your thought…

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E138 – “Disciples Make Disciples” – Really? 52:19

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What is the role of discipleship? Is it just to make other disciples? If not, what role does discipleship and evangelism play in the life of a disciple? Join us as we discuss these ideas and try to bring some clarity out of many terms that often get lumped together. Then come join the conversation to let us know what you’re thinking! Follow us on: …

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E137 – (de)Construction 46:44

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What are we aiming for as we grow in faith? Are we aiming for more certainty or more ambiguity? Are we aiming for better theology or a better relationship? And how do these questions relate to the idea of deconstruction? In this episode we want to start a conversation about what to do when our old answers no longer satisfy us. Tune into this conver…

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E136 – The Stages of Faith 51:06

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As we grow in Christ, we inevitably pass through various stages of growth. But sometimes it’s easy to get stuck in a stage and fail to progress. What are the various stages of faith, and how do we continue to press into them? What role does our community play in navigating these stages? Come join us for this raw and revealing discussion and then le…

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E135 – Book Talk – Gentle and Lowly 47:40

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There is a difference between confessional theology and practical theology – what we believe vs how we live day by day. In this episode, we take some time to soak in the character of God. Rather than try to take in new information, we sit with the information we already have and try to work it into the deeper recesses of our soul. Follow us on: htt…

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E134 – Why Transformation Fails (And How to Fix It) 54:43

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The new year is a time to look back and to look ahead. As we reflect on what is going well and what we’d like to change, there is no more helpful conversation that to determine how really to accomplish our goals. Today we take a look at some of our own goals and the challenges that beset them. We also discuss practical ways to face down the things …

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E133 - The Christmas Story 10:16

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This Christmas Eve, we take a moment to just read the Christmas stories from Matthew and Luke in order to take an opportunity to reflect on what God is saying to us this Christmas.By Josh from Oregon and Josh from Missouri

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E132 – Christmas Song Quiz 46:10

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This year, we scientifically, definitively, and conclusively determine what our Christmas song really is. It may have been hidden beneath layers of middle-aged grumpiness, but this year we dive deep within ourselves and the depths of the internet to determine once and for all the Christmas song that lays deep within us. Come enjoy a little Christma…

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E131 – (ad)VENT – A Lighthearted Gripe Session 46:10

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Today we channel our middle-aged crankiness and vent about a few holiday gripes. Nothing serious here. This is just plain ol’ catharsis at the holidays. Listen in on our conversation and then share some of your own holiday gripes on social media. Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/…

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E130 – Christmas Movie Mashups 43:20

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The season of Advent has so many pressures and obligations that we thought we’d lighten up the mood this year with some fan fiction. We take some well-known and well-loved movies, smash them together, and riff on what a movie like that would be like. Come shed some stress and have a little fun with us this Christmas season! Follow us on: https://ww…

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E129 – Stupid Things I’m Thankful For 44:53

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This year, we chose to take a light-hearted approach to the season. If you need to just unwind and enjoy a little fun this year, tune on in. The title says it all. Not much to take seriously on today’s episode! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https:…

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E128 – Jesus’ Worst Parable 40:48

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What is Jesus’ worst parable? If you had to name one, would it be the same as the one we discuss today? Tune in to find out what we believe to be Jesus’ worst parable and what it means for us today. Then come share your thoughts and reactions on social media! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthep…

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E127 – Baptism – Only Once? 44:55

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All will agree that Baptism has a central place in the life of a believer. But what does Baptism actually imply? Can you do it more than once? What about being baptized as an infant and then as an adult? What about taking a once in a lifetime trip to the holy land and being baptized again in the Jordan River? Is that ok? We invite you to let this e…

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E126 – Our Call to Witness (Revelation Part 6) 47:08

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Witness is more than just sharing the propositional truths of our faith. Witness is a way of life lived in community in a kingdom in which Jesus the Lamb is King. In this concluding episode of our Revelation series, we talk about this crucial topic because of its centrality in the book. Join us as we take a closer look at witness as worship in comm…

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E125 – Pop Dispensationalism and Revelation (Revelation Part 5) 44:32

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The rapture, the millennial reign, and the importance of Israel are all central concepts to a dispensational reading of Revelation. Yet, our series on Revelation hasn’t mentioned any of them. In this episode we talk about the popularization of dispensationalism and its affects on us as we try to study the book of Revelation today. Follow us on: htt…

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E124 - What Does Revelation Teach Us About God? (Revelation Part 4) 49:03

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It took until episode 4 in this series for us to ask the most fundamental of all questions! In every other book of the Bible, we ask ourselves what the book teaches us about God. Why do we not ask the same question when it comes to the book of Revelation? With Richard Bauckham as our wise guide, we dive into some of the specifics of what the book o…

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E123 – Worship and Imagination (Revelation Part 3) 49:16

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Imagination is seldom used as a tool for engaging God or the Bible. Yet, it has a significant role to play in both our worship and in our reading of the Bible. Eugene Peterson embodies this reality in all of his writing – perhaps none more so than in his book on Revelation. Come join us as we use Peterson as a jumping off point to discuss Revelatio…

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E122 - Symbolism, Structure, and Revelation's Use of the Old Testament (Revelation Part 2) 53:37

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Revelation is full of symbolism, which has often led to wild speculation and confident “definitions” of each symbol. How can we make sense of the rich symbolism of this book in a way that is both faithful to the text and helpful to our present lives? Today we’ll look at some of these symbols along with an overview of the book’s structure and Revela…

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E121 - Genre and the Lamb (Revelation Part 1) 50:09

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Reading Revelation responsibly requires attention to both genre and the central themes of the book. As we begin this 5-part series on the book of Revelation, we use Michael Gorman’s excellent book Reading Revelation Responsibly to dive into these foundational details. We invite you to both join the conversation and the reading. The book of Revelati…

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E120 - Fight Like Hell 43:06

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From defending Christian values to arguing theology, we Christians sure do a lot of fighting. But what if our ferocity really is fighting like hell would fight? If we were to take our clues from Jesus, how might we fight differently? Come join this crucial conversation as we seek to apprentice ourselves to Jesus in how we respond to those with whom…

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E119 - What Happens After You Die? 39:05

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The Bible only gives a glimpse into the answer of what happens after we die. With the few pieces of information we can gather, what kind of sense can we make of it? What are the concepts of Scheol or Hades and how might they inform an intermediate state to which we go before the final judgment? We invite you to wrestle with these issues with us and…

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E118 - Smells Like Teen Spirituality 44:46

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Raising teenagers to love Jesus is a delicate job. Of course, we want our kids to follow Jesus, but how exactly do we go about that? And how to we measure up to all of the expectations around family devotions, prayer, Bible reading, and other spiritual disciplines? And how to we balance these against the developmental needs of our teens who are slo…

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