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We begin a study of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible with an overview of the Book of Psalms, what they are and how Bonhoeffer sees them connect with Jesus and the New Testament. Is the Lord's Prayer the 151st Psalm? The Psalms are prophetic, but we debate Bonhoeffer's assertion that we need Jesus' spiritual presence to pray them correctly. But we agree that Christians should take a renewed look at the Psalter and the breadth and power of both the emotions and faith expressed therein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our panel gathers to mark our 400th installment with, what else, a clip show. We revisit some of our favorite podcasts, including our discussions on horror movies, faith and works, and whether you can commit adultery without sex, or even if adultery matters anymore (from our live show). All episodes featured are archived, awaiting your discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What exactly do Christians mean when we refer to "the Work of the Cross?" In our 2026 Holy Week and Easter podcast, we discuss the cosmic significance of that fateful day Christ was crucified--and why it was much more than simply an atonement for sin. Conversely, why do some Christians want to "take Jesus off the cross" rather than confront the reality it represents. Get ready for some deep theology as we look at why we commemorate the Cross not as a gruesome tragedy, but the greatest victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Given the level of persecution Christian face in other parts of the world, is it arrogant or even shameful for any American Christian to say they are persecuted? In a spirited debate, we ask if Evangelicals are mistaking loss of cultural influence for an anti-Christian attack. Do gay marriage and DEI initiatives constitute "soft persecution" against the believers, or does it simply reflect the growing secularization of society? And even if they hold Christianity in contempt, do we really need the approval of TV pundits, TikTok influencers and Ivy League professors? Why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When asked when the Kingdom of God would come, Jesus said it was already here, in our midst. He added, however, there would be a second coming, which would be sudden and involve judgment. We debate whether this passage describes the Rapture and which group, the taken or the left behind, are the ones who are saved. We explore this uniquely Christian idea of the "Now and Not Yet" and exactly what our role is in this Kingdom this time between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Jesus' time, people continually asked for signs that identified him as the Messiah and Son of God. Christians continue to do so today. Jesus said he was the only sign they needed, although he provided many. Are we too busy worried about the destination to see the signs? Why do we always want one more? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Transfiguration is one of the most mystical moments in the New Testament, perhaps second only to the Resurrection itself. Yet its scope is too often narrowed to just another story about Peter's cluelessness. There's far more going to this mountaintop revelation, a watershed moment in the entire Biblical narrative. Join the boys as they fearlessly delve into this strange event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The regular podcast takes a break this week and Steve and Robert step in to talk about the Christian sensibility and positive masculinity that runs through the Paramount Plus series Landman. We believe the series offers a degree of authenticity that Christian men today can recognize and identify with and tie our discussion to a series of podcasts we did last fall on Brant Hansen's The Men We Need. What makes Sheridan’s male characters feel real is how they struggle with emotions, relationships, and consequences of their choices. They’re not emotionless stoics; they grieve, they doubt, they care for family and community, and they often fail before they succeed. In Landman, men struggle with wives, sons, fathers, authority and legacy, but the show never implies that these struggles are evidence of moral failure or emotional deficiency. Join us for an interesting take on the first two seasons of this remarkable show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does the Bible really say about Hell? The Old Testament does not contain the word "hell." Instead, there are 63 references to Sheol, a shadowy dwelling place of the dead — both righteous and wicked.  The New Testament mentions Hell 167 times, sometimes describing it as a place of eternal, conscious torment for those who have sinned, other times describing it as total darkness and separation from God, and still other times suggesting it is total and complete death to body, soul and spirit as a consequence for not trusting in Christ. After that, culture and tradition take over, often at the expense of scriptural accuracy. We look at various interpretations, drawing from the prophets, Jesus and Paul to gain insight. Are the images of sulphur, flames and blazing furnaces literal or metaphorical? Is Hell just non-existence, which itself is eternal and apart from God? How do we reconcile Hell with God's grace? And should Evangelicals lead with a better message than believe or suffer hellfire? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Numerous studies show church attendance is declining across the board, a trend that began long before COVID. We speculate at some of the reasons why, but then flip the script and ask if the motives Christians have for attending church are superficial. We believe corporate worship is a spiritual disciple and critically important to faith. Private prayer and meditation alone, and watching a service or mass on TV or YouTube, is no substitute. We look at ways to make worship participation more spiritually meaningful, starting with the idea that it's first and foremost about praising the Lord and connecting with the Holy Spirit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Zacchaeus is one of the most colorful and compelling stories in the Bible and remains a children's ministry favorite. We revisit the story from a more adult perspective and examine some of the important points it makes about conversion, repentance and redemption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We conclude our study of Unimaginable: What Our World Would Be Like Without Christianity by Jeremiah J. Johnston with a look at what Christianity, despite flaws in the Church, has given humanity. Public education, health care and hospitals and abolition of slavery are among among many strides led by believers and churches. While there's a conventional attitude that Jesus only reminded the world of a morality that always existed, the truth is that Christ inaugurated the virtues we take for granted today, starting with the idea that all people--men and women, Jew and gentile, native and foreigner, slave and master--are created in the image of God and all stand equal in his sight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we continue our study of Unimaginable: What Our World Would Be Like Without Christianity, we look at the rise of atheism and philosophies of moral relativism in the 19th Century and the horrors they led to in the 20th. Yet the idea that there are no absolute truths persists to our time, when a man can be a woman and schools teach that 2+2 can sometimes equal 5. Join us for a controversial discussion about what happens when "love thy neighbor" and "made in the image of God" are demoted from divine commandments to just another guy's opinions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We begin a three-week study of Unimaginable: What Our World Would Be Like Without Christianity by Jeremiah J. Johnston. We start with the harsh reality of the pre-Christian world, where everyday life was short, brutal and fearful, where 80 to 90 percent of the population lived hand-to-mouth, slavery was normal, and women and children, especially female children, were considered expendable. What kind of impact did the Gospels have on this culture? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is it a sin if your New Year's workout routine incorporates exercises derived from yoga, even when prescribed by a licensed physical therapist? We take a critical look at assertions that claim yoga, meditation, wellness and holistic medicine somehow meet with God's disapproval. Really? Or is it just an American bias for Western medicine, convenient pharmaceuticals and a few centuries of philosophical thought that sees stark division of body, mind and soul? Download this week's podcast and get stretching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.