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The Christian’s participation in Halloween has been debated for as long as I can remember. But, for some reason, it feels like the debate is a bit harsher this year. Subscribe and/or support at jackwilkie.co This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jackwilkie.co/subscribe

The Bible is one of God’s great blessings to us, as He has given it to let us know Him and how we may be reconciled to Him. But such a weighty gift requires a weighty approach to it, and unfortunately, that approach isn’t always taken. It’s easy to get in the habit of cherry picking Bible verses, ignoring their context so we can twist them into the meaning we want them to have. Then, because we have a Bible verse behind our argument, it looks like our words have authority. That’s why we all have to have a vigilant spirit like the Bereans, who checked the Scriptures to verify the truth of what they were hearing (Acts 17:11). Read the rest and subscribe at jackwilkie.co This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jackwilkie.co/subscribe

There’s been a bit of a controversy brewing in certain circles recently about the matter of gluttony and obesity. CREC pastor Doug Wilson fielded a question on it for his Ask Doug series, and his answer yielded no small backlash. To be clear, this discussion is not relevant just because of Wilson. This is a society-wide issue. According to CDC estimates, 40% of Americans are obese, and 70% are overweight. This problem plagues both men and women, both the young and the old, and people of all different races. It’s also especially an issue for us, because the church certainly isn’t showing the world a better way. The most recent data shows that there is no measurable difference in weight management between those who attend church and those who don’t. So, is gluttony a sin that Christians commit? jackwilkie.co This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jackwilkie.co/subscribe

The announcement that the Ft. Hood shooter would be executed on a publicly-available livestream has caused no small amount of debate and commentary. I check in with the latest episode of Cultural Breakdown to discuss: * What does the Bible have to say about such a decision * How G.K. Chesterton saw the issue, and the wisdom in his take * Proper balance in our response Watch below, or catch it on the go by subscribing to the Church Reset podcast (Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app)! If you’d like to support my work, you can do so by going here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jackwilkie.co/subscribe

I always get a chuckle when I watch a football game with my kids and they ask me to skip the ads. They’ve yet to grasp that live TV is not YouTube, and therefore not all ads become skippable. They really wouldn’t be able to get their minds around the fact that skippable ads did not even exist when I was a kid. We just sat there helpless for the entire, agonizing three minute break. Of course, skippable ads on streams are just one of countless ways life has gotten faster and more convenient. All cooking used to be done at home, and then there were restaurants, and then there was fast food and microwave dinners from the store, and now there is DoorDash and UberEats (for anyone who likes paying $20 extra for mushy food, that is). You could see movies at the theater or when they were played on TV, and then there was Blockbuster, then mailed Netflix DVDs, and now there are a dozen streaming services. Believe it or not, all of this development hasn’t exactly made us more patient. That creates a rather big problem: When something important can’t be done instantly, a lot of people want to throw their hands in the air and quit. Read, subscribe, and/or support at www.jackwilkie.co This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jackwilkie.co/subscribe

Muslims and Hindus have come into the United States at increasingly rapid rates in recent years. Is it "unloving" to have a problem with it? Watch below, or catch it on the go by subscribing to the Church Reset podcast (Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app)! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jackwilkie.co/subscribe

With Democratic Socialism on the rise, it's important that we articulate Biblical principles of economics... even if that might not look like what we've been doing. Subscribe and/or support at jackwilkie.co or bible101.substack.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jackwilkie.co/subscribe

As I continue my series on headship and submission, it’s important for us to take note of words, attitudes, and behaviors that can undermine the entire system. We’ve looked at plenty of those from the women’s side of the ledger, because that’s where the majority of the problem lies in our day. However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t a ditch on the other side of the road. We looked at one such pitfall when I wrote on how a lack of personal virtue will hurt a man’s authority. This time I want to look at another way men can upend the Biblical hierarchy God gave us for the home. If a man won’t submit when the Bible tells him to submit, he shouldn’t be surprised if his wife follows his example. Literally every human on the planet has a Biblical mandate to submit to someone. Between elected officials, employers, and church leaders, most of us have multiple people over us in various ways. Unfortunately, some Christian men have decided they either don’t need, or don’t respect, any of the authorities placed over them. Read, subscribe, and/or support at jackwilkie.co This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jackwilkie.co/subscribe

The following is a talk I did at the Engage Conference in Waxahachie, TX on ‘How Can Christians Know Right from Wrong.’ I give an overview of popular counterfeit versions of Christianity, along with a checklist for evaluating the teachings you hear so you can avoid getting taken in by false versions of Jesus. You can watch below, or listen on the Church Reset podcast (Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app)! If you’d like to support my work, you can do so by going here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jackwilkie.co/subscribe

John 13 is one of the most shocking, beautiful chapters in the Bible. Unfortunately, it has also become one of the most abused and misunderstood chapters, as well. --------- Read these articles and join the email list for free by going to jackwilkie.co Grab a copy of my book You Are Saved - https://link.amazon/A01W4pVyD This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jackwilkie.co/subscribe

In my nearly 20 years of doing this, I’ve run into two consistent themes in the church with regard to the kind of work I and my colleagues do: A lot of preachers think cultural engagement is “icky…” and a lot of people in the pews are starving for it. “Ugh, you’re one of those guys who talks about issues instead of Jesus,” is the general response from many in the ministry crowd. Those preachers can’t understand why someone would talk about names like Charlie Kirk and Lindsay Clancy, issues like abortion and immigration, and other hotly debated issues that grab the culture’s attention. We’re just here to preach Jesus, they say. Meanwhile, many people in the pews want to know what the Bible has to say about those issues—and perhaps also where their church leaders stand on them. jackwilkie.co This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jackwilkie.co/subscribe

The following is a talk I did at the Engage Conference in Waxahachie, TX on ‘Toxic Masculinity vs. Biblical Masculinity.’ I discussed the world’s view of masculinity, how the church has largely failed to correct them, and practical ways men of God can avoid the two ditches of unbridled masculinity vs. a denial of it. You can watch below, or listen on the Church Reset podcast (Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app)! If you’d like to support my work, you can do so by going here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jackwilkie.co/subscribe

Texas friends, be sure to catch the announcement at the bottom of the page! There’s a common misconception in the headship discussion that men who advocate for man’s leadership and woman’s submission only do so out of a desire to live like a king at others’ expense. They seem to see it similarly to the little kid who demands the biggest piece of birthday cake, or cuts to the front of the line at batting practice. This comes from what I’ve called the Dictator/Doormat dichotomy, in which people believe a man can only choose one of those two paths for his role in the home. The dictator takes all of the blessings of being the head of the house, without any of the burden. Obviously, that is not good. Jesus said the greatest of all would be the servants (Matthew 23:11). He got down and washed feet (John 13). He wasn’t here to be served, but to serve (Mark 10:45). So, being the head of the household does not mean living large at everyone else’s expense. However, we shouldn’t overcorrect. jackwilkie.co This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jackwilkie.co/subscribe

Author C.R. Wiley joined me to talk about his new book, 'Manmade: St. Anthony's Guide to Surviving the AI Apocalypse' We discuss: - What innovations like A.I. reveal about our shaky philosophical foundations - Where God comes into the A.I. discussion - Why "It's just a tool" misses the point - Wiley's view on A.I. "writing" and sermon prep You can order 'Manmade' here (Amazon affil.)Check out Wiley's site at crwiley.com As always, subscribing is free. If you’d like to support my work, you can do so for a few bucks a month at jackwilkie.co This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jackwilkie.co/subscribe

I’ve been teaching through a study on Nehemiah, and every time I read the book my admiration grows for the man. He was in a tough situation, confronted with all kinds of difficulties, and yet he navigated it with perfect leadership. Every decision he made struck the right note and helped the Jewish people restore the strength of Jerusalem by rebuilding the wall on an astonishing timeframe. While the Bible is filled with many great men and women, somehow Nehemiah is often overlooked among the greats like Daniel, Joseph, David, and others. But that should not be the case. His book is a masterclass in leadership tactics and characteristics. Here are 8 ways Nehemiah taught us to lead jackwilkie.co This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jackwilkie.co/subscribe