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In this episode, Mike and Will embark on a therapeutic "Seinfeld episode about nothing" during a particularly stressful week, diving deep into CS Lewis's essay "The Inner Circle" and its relevance to high school popularity dynamics and adult ambition. They explore the theological implications of AI writing sermons, debate whether pastors should use it for ministry, and examine how AI's massive energy req...
In this week's episode, Mike and Will tackle two foundational questions: what happens when nations abandon their Christian roots, and what does the Bible really say about marriage and divorce? The conversation centers on Danny Krueger's powerful parliamentary speech, which argues that England's attempt at religious neutrality has failed - creating a vacuum now filled by Islam and a dangerous "hybrid religion" ...
In this week's episode, Mike and Will tackle Luke 16:14-18, where Jesus confronts money-loving Pharisees who scoff at his teaching. They dive deep into the striking verse: "What is highly esteemed among men is detestable in the sight of God," exploring how people in power often think rules don't apply to them, while God's ability to see hearts levels the playing field. Drawing from C.S. Lewis and Dostoevsky, t...
In this week's episode, Mike and Isaac dive deep into one of Jesus's most perplexing parables - the dishonest manager in Luke 16 - unpacking why Christ would praise someone for acting shrewdly with another's wealth. The conversation reveals how "unrighteous wealth" doesn't mean sinful money, but rather the temporary, worldly resources that will one day fail, contrasting them with the "true riches"...
In this week's episode, Pastor Isaac interviews Pastor Will about his life from childhood upbringing to pastoral ministry at Harvest Church. Will shares his story of academic arrogance in high school, followed by years of debauchery at Penn State where he excelled academically while living recklessly with drugs and alcohol. After experiencing mortality scares and spiritual guilt, he moved to North Carolina for grad school seeking a...
In this week's episode, Will sits down with Pastor Joe Killeen from the Indiana campus for a "get to know your pastor" conversation. Joe shares his remarkable journey from a Catholic upbringing in Pennsylvania's North Hills through his father's struggles with alcoholism and eventual sobriety. The episode traces Joe's path from rejecting church in a high school philosophy paper to getting saved at 17 throug...
In this week's episode, Mike and Will begin by reacting to Babylon Bee's satirical "Woke Jesus" video, contrasting it with an actual progressive preacher to highlight how far liberal Christianity has strayed from Biblical truth. They then revisit their previous conclusions about Israel and the Church before discussing the recent bombing of Iran. The conversation shifts to examining Islam as an ideology, distinguis...
In this episode, Mike and Will tackle a listener's long-awaited question about replacement theology, exploring whether the Church has replaced Israel in God's plan. They dive into the theological camps: dispensationalists who see Israel and the Church as completely separate entities, and replacement theologians who view the Church as the new spiritual Israel. After extensively analyzing key passages from Galatians, Ephesian...
In this week's episode, Mike and Will explore the intersection of media narratives, pastoral responsibility, and cultural engagement, examining how Christians can discern truth in an age of deception. They analyze recent LA riots over ICE raids, demonstrating how mainstream media "gaslights" viewers. Moving into the biblical mandate for pastoral cultural engagement, they examine Daniel 11:32 and argue that pastors who avoid controv...
In this week's episode, Will introduces Isaac as Harvest Church's newest pastor through an in-depth biographical interview covering his journey from a guilt-ridden Pentecostal childhood to missionary service in Asia. They explore Isaac's early salvation experience at Harvest and his calling to missions work alongside his wife Danielle. Isaac shares deeply personal stories of depression and anxiety during their three years in Asia,....
In this week's episode, Mike and Will explore the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and biblical end times prophecy, examining whether modern technology could fulfill ancient predictions about deception and the Antichrist. They begin with Daniel's vision of earthly kingdoms, tracing the progression from Babylon to Rome and discussing how Christ's kingdom represents the "stone" that becomes a ...
In this episode, Mike and Will interview the new campus pastor Kevin Bishop, tracing his remarkable journey from Trinidad accountant to Ecuador missionary. They humorously navigate Kevin's surprisingly vanilla childhood - cycling, Catholic school, and algebra enthusiasm - before exploring how a post-graduation existential crisis led to his conversion through a gospel-preaching funeral and men's retreat in 2000. The hosts di...
In this week's episode, Mike and Will tackle the controversial question "Is it a sin for Christian couples to marry without wanting children?" They examine Genesis to unpack God's original design for marriage and children. Through biblical analysis and personal stories, they contrast traditional marriage perspectives with modern attitudes toward delaying or avoiding parenthood. Mike offers countercultural advice a...
In this episode, Mike and Will explore the deep theological concept of repentance, breaking down its true meaning beyond simply "stop sinning." They humorously analyze video clips from different preachers, critique their definitions, and contrast remorse versus true life transformation. The conversation shifts to Colossians 3, examining God's design for family relationships where they unpack the sometimes controversia...
Mike and Will begin with a passionate examination of global geopolitical shifts, exploring the tensions between nationalism and globalism playing out across countries like India, Hungary, and Italy. The conversation shifts to Psalms, a Bible study examining how "nations rage" while God remains sovereign over world events. The final segment tackles heavenly rewards and end-times perspectives, where they encourage Christian...
In this episode, Mike and Will explore Harold Burchett's "Healing for the Church," dissecting why traditional churches resist change despite declining impact. They humorously describe "old-timey churches" with their rigid traditions before unpacking Burchett's principles for revitalization including "steady investment produces steady growth" and "let the dead bury the dead" - investin...
In this week's episode, Mike and Will talk about cultural compromise on gender roles within influential churches. They analyze Andy Stanley's church training video on gender dysphoria, discussing its validation of children's gender confusion rather than affirming biological reality. They examine NewSpring Church's withdrawal from the Southern Baptist Convention over women in ministry, identifying it as part of a pattern where churc...
In this week's episode, Mike and Will explore practical evangelism strategies, examining how to effectively share faith despite the Bible offering surprisingly few specific methods. They analyze outreach approaches through video examples and personal stories, discussing the limitations of the "pray the prayer" method while emphasizing genuine relationship-building. They cover practical evangelism tools for different contexts—workpl...
In this week's episode, Mike and Will explore the surprising effectiveness of teachers by breaking down the three key elements of persuasive communication: ethos (credibility), pathos (emotional connection), and logos (logical argument). They analyze sermon clips from Kenneth Copeland, Joel Osteen, Benny Hinn, Tony Campolo, and Alistair Begg, revealing how these speakers utilize these tools with varying degrees of biblical accu...
In this week's episode, Mike and Will welcome special guest David Burton to explore the Sabbath in depth, examining its historical context as a covenant with Israel while discussing its practical application for Christians today. They dive into Colossians 2:16 and Hebrews 4, analyzing how Christ fulfilled the Sabbath and what it means to enter God's rest through salvation rather than religious observance. The conversation i...
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