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Greg and Nathan are back for Week 3 with a fun theme: Great Idea, Bad Movie. Once again, they’re joined by special guest Nathan Bartlebaugh to break down films that looked like guaranteed hits on paper, but somehow missed the mark. They kick things off by comparing the original premise to the final product, asking the big question: how do you fumble something that seemed so promising? From there, they dig into exactly where things went sideways, whether it’s messy writing, inconsistent tone, sideways expectation, or pacing that just couldn’t keep up. To keep things fair, they wrap up by highlighting at least one thing each film actually got right, because even flawed movies usually have a spark of something good. If you’ve ever walked out of a movie thinking “this should’ve been amazing,” this episode is for you.

Some movies fade as soon as the credits roll, but others linger, echoing in your mind days, weeks, even years later. In this episode, Greg and Nathan are joined by returning guest Nathan Bartlebaugh to dive into the films they just can’t shake. Each host brings movies that have stayed with them long after the first watch, unpacking what gives these stories their lasting power. Is it an unforgettable character? A haunting ending? A theme that hits a little too close to home? Along the way, they each highlight one scene from their picks that refuses to let go. But this isn’t just about great movies, it’s about great storytelling. The conversation turns toward what writers can learn from these films and how to craft stories that truly stick with an audience.

Greg and Nathan kick off a new series with a deep dive into the 2026 Oscars, joined by special guest Nathan Bartlebaugh. In this Week 1 episode, the trio breaks down Hollywood’s biggest night, unpacking what the Academy got right… and where it may have missed the mark. From the night’s biggest winners to the most debated decisions, they ask the big question: were the top honors truly deserved? They spotlight the year’s most surprising snubs and overlooked performances, and what those omissions might reveal about the industry’s current direction. Plus, Greg, Nathan, and Nathan each share their personal picks, who should have taken home the gold, and reflect on what this year’s Oscars say about the evolving tastes and priorities of Hollywood. Whether you’re an awards junkie or just love great movies, this episode delivers sharp takes, lively debate, and plenty of film fan insight.

In this Easter special of These Go to Eleven, Greg and Nathan unpack the layered and often unsettling figure of Pontius Pilate, the only person besides Jesus named in the creeds. Drawing from all four Gospels, they explore how each account reveals a different side of the Roman governor: a man who knew the right thing, saw through injustice, searched for loopholes, and even wrestled with truth itself, yet still gave in. From a troubling dream and a symbolic hand-washing to political pressure and the haunting question, “What is truth?”, this episode examines how Pilate’s story exposes the dangers of moral compromise, institutional pressure, and quiet complicity.

In the final episode of their March series Lifelong Learners, Greg and Nathan turn their focus to responsibility. Because learning isn’t just personal, it’s generational. What we pursue, what we believe, and how we grow doesn’t stop with us. It shapes families, churches, and communities. In this episode, Greg and Nathan explore how lifelong learning equips Christians not only to grow, but to lead, teach, and faithfully influence the next generation. They discuss learning as stewardship, why knowledge carries responsibility, and why mature believers are called to invest in others. The conversation moves into parenting and discipleship, emphasizing the role of parents as primary educators and the importance of modeling curiosity, humility, and a love for truth in the home. Greg and Nathan also examine leadership through the lens of learning, highlighting why the most effective leaders remain students and how intellectual complacency can quietly undermine faithfulness. They close by reflecting on what it means to finish well: to remain curious, grounded, and committed to truth over a lifetime.

In this episode Greg and Nathan move from philosophy to practice in their March series on Lifelong Learners. What habits actually form people who keep growing? They explore the rhythms that cultivate lifelong learning: reading widely, reflecting deeply, engaging in meaningful conversation, and practicing intellectual discipline. Along the way, they discuss why leaders are readers, how Christians historically valued literacy, and why distraction may be the greatest obstacle to wisdom in the digital age. Greg and Nathan also talk about how technology shapes our attention, why learning in community matters, and how accountability and conversation sharpen our thinking. Ultimately, they argue that the goal of learning isn’t simply accumulating knowledge—but allowing truth to transform the way we live. What habits help busy adults keep learning? How do we fight distraction and pursue wisdom with intention? Join Greg and Nathan as they explore the practices that turn curiosity into lifelong growth.

In this episode, Greg and Nathan are joined by Billy Hutchinson, Director of Colson Educators for Christian Worldview, to explore the deeper crisis facing modern education, the erosion of truth itself. As students are increasingly given conflicting answers to life’s biggest questions, confusion and despair often follow. Billy helps unpack why worldview formation is essential for lifelong learners, and why this cultural moment represents both a serious challenge and a powerful opportunity for Christians. Together they discuss the difference between secular hope and the firm hope found in the historical resurrection of Christ, and how truth provides stability in a chaotic culture. Through stories of courageous faith from Truth Rising, including individuals who chose conviction over compromise, they show how courage grows from deeply rooted truth. The conversation also highlights practical tools and resources from the Colson Center that equip parents, teachers, and everyday believers to become lifelong learners—and agents of restoration in today’s world.

In the premiere of their new series Life Long Learners, Greg and Nathan explore a foundational truth of the Christian life: Jesus didn’t call graduates, He called disciples. Following Christ is not merely about conversion; it’s about lifelong formation. In this episode, they unpack the biblical vision behind the Great Commission’s call to teach believers to observe all Christ commanded, and what it means to love God with all our minds. Greg and Nathan challenge the cultural myth that education ends with a diploma and examine why intellectual humility—not pride—is essential to spiritual growth. They also discuss how curiosity, teachability, and disciplined learning protect our faith from shallowness and prepare us to engage the world with conviction and clarity. If Christianity is a lifelong journey of transformation, then learning is not optional—it’s essential. Closing Challenge: Choose one book, one topic, and one discipline to pursue this month—and commit to becoming a disciple, not just a graduate.

In this episode, Greg and Nathan wrap up their journey through Epistle to the Colossians by exploring chapter 4 and what it means to live with Christ at the center of everyday life. Join us as we discover how Christ meets us not just in the extraordinary moments, but in the ordinary rhythms of prayer, work, speech, and partnership — and how faithfulness in the everyday becomes a powerful witness to the world.

In Episode 3, Greg and Nathan turn from the soaring doctrine to everyday implications in Colossians chapter 3. Because believers have died and been raised with Christ, Paul calls them to set their minds on things above, to put to death earthly passions and put on the new self that reflects Christ, who is all and in all. What does it really mean to “seek the things that are above” (Colossians 3:1–2)? How do Christians understand having “died” and being “hidden with Christ in God”? And how does sanctification differ from mere moralism or self-help spirituality? Greg and Nathan explore the grace-driven effort of sanctification, the lifelong “put off / put on” pattern of the Christian life, and how union with Christ transforms everything — from private thought life to public relationships. Paul’s vision is not abstract theology; it reshapes marriage, parenting, work, and the unity of the church. This episode invites you to see sanctification not as self-improvement, but as Spirit-empowered transformation flowing from union with the risen Lord.

In Episode 2, hosts Greg and Nathan dive into Colossians 2. Paul delivers a powerful reminder: Christ is enough. As false philosophies, legalism, and mystical ideas threaten to pull believers off course, Paul calls the church back to the sufficiency and supremacy of Jesus. Greg and Nathan unpack what it means to be rooted and built up in Him, complete in Christ, united with Him in death and resurrection, and free from the shadows of the law because the substance has come. This episode explores the danger of empty teaching versus the freedom of the gospel, the reality of our union with Christ, and the cosmic victory Jesus won through the cross. Along the way, the conversation tackles how legalism still sneaks into the modern church, how spiritual discipline differs from bondage, and how Christ’s triumph over the powers shapes our confidence and identity today.  

In Episode 1: “The Supremacy of Christ” (Colossians 1), Greg and Nathan explore how the supremacy of Jesus shapes our theology, our worship, and our daily lives—grounded in the sovereignty of God, the sufficiency of Scripture, and our union with Christ. The conversation centers on Paul’s exalted vision of Jesus as Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer. From Christ as the image of the invisible God to the hope-filled mystery of “Christ in you,” this episode lays the foundation for the entire letter, showing how the gospel not only saves but sustains and transforms the church. This series invites listeners to behold Christ as preeminent in all things—and to live like He truly is.

In this final episode of the CORE series, hosts Nathan and Greg are joined by special guest Pastor Matt Smith for a deeply practical conversation on navigating today’s hardest questions around sexuality and gender. Drawing from Matt’s “Gray Matters” framework, the trio explores how Christians can hold firm biblical convictions while engaging complex, real-life situations with humility, wisdom, and love. Together, they unpack a four-part approach—clear biblical truth, matters of conscience, shared wisdom, and faithful practice—and apply it to the kinds of questions people are actually facing. This episode isn’t about easy answers, but about learning how to think biblically, love genuinely, and walk faithfully in the gray.

For the second week of Core, hosts Greg and Nathan tackle one of the most difficult and misunderstood questions in the church today: whether the Bible has a coherent and consistent vision for sexuality and gender. Rather than singling out one issue, they examine God’s design for sex, the many ways humans depart from it, and why Scripture applies the same standard to everyone. This episode confronts charges of hypocrisy, challenges selective outrage, and asks a deeper question: not who fails, but who defines what faithfulness actually is.

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-udh4c-1a18274 In this opening episode, hosts Greg and Nathan begin with clarity in a confused cultural moment. They walk through Scripture to show how God’s design for sexuality and gender is rooted in creation, reaffirmed by Jesus, and aimed at human flourishing. This conversation isn’t about politics or singling out groups—it’s about what God has clearly said, why His boundaries are good, and how truth and compassion belong together. Before discussing complexity or pastoral care, Greg and Nathan lay the biblical foundation for understanding sex, gender, marriage, and identity in light of God’s good design.