The Underground Sessions
Conversations at the intersection of Faith, Culture, and Politics
Episodes
December 24, 2020 • 38 mins
This episode is a recording from our live Underground Sessions event from October 3, 2020. Our topic was “Income Inequality” and our speaker was Dr. Anne Bradley. This is part 2 of a 3 part series from this event. Income Inequality Recap On October 3rd, 2020, MBC hosed its first ever virtual The Underground Sessions ...
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December 11, 2020 • 27 mins
This episode is a recording from our live Underground Sessions event from October 3, 2020. Our topic was “Income Inequality” and our speaker was Dr. Anne Bradley. Income Inequality Recap On October 3rd, 2020, MBC hosed its first ever virtual The Underground Sessions event where we discussed the important, and provocative, topic of “income inequality.” ...
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December 4, 2020 • 39 mins
Gov. Phil Murphy campaigned in 2017 on the promise to legalize marijuana within his first 100 days in office. But lawmakers could not muster enough votes in the state Senate to pass legislation sponsored by Sen. Nick Scutari, D-Union, and eventually voted to put it on the ballot for the people to decide. And they ...
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November 12, 2020 • 40 mins
As cases are rising around the country, and specifically in NJ, what are we to make of the so-called “second wave” of COVID-19? What do infection rates mean to the average person? What mitigation strategies are effective and sustainable? Pastor Bob speaks with Dr. Raymond Zakhari, a nurse practitioner based in Manhattan about these important ...
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November 10, 2020 • 47 mins
Welcome to season 2 of the Underground Sessions Podcast! It’s hard to believe that 2020 is almost over—what a year it’s been! That also means that we have lots of topics to discuss as it relates to faith, culture and politics. Coronavirus Pandemics, governmental lockdowns, mask wearing… and of course racial strife and policing issues. ...
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July 15, 2020 • 42 mins
On this episode of the Underground Sessions Podcast, Pastor Bob interviews legal expert Jesse Nash on some important decisions handed down by the Supreme Court during the 2020 term. There are five important cases we cover in this episode: June Medical Services vs. Russo Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue Our Lady of Guadalupe School ...
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July 1, 2020 • 38 mins
This episode looks at the journey of Father Rick Morley into the Episcopalian tradition. Rick leads a local clergy council and Basking Ridge. He grew up in Ocean City, NJ and graduated from Saint Joseph’s University in 1996 with a BA in Theology and a BS in Psychology. Rick holds a MDiv from The Candler ...
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June 29, 2020 • 35 mins
In this episode, we continue our conversation about home education with Alex DePierro. Specific focus was given to Classical Conversations, as well as the challenges and benefits of home education with a large family.
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June 4, 2020 • 46 mins
In this episode, Pastor Bob and Dave talk about how Christians should engage the government. This discussion involves a robust understanding of Scripture and the tradition you come from. They also discuss current events and offer resources for further study.
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May 26, 2020 • 43 mins
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, parents are having to wrestling with teaching their kids at home while at the same time working two jobs. People have taken to social media to talk about their “homeschooling” adventures. But… is this true home education? In this episode, Bob talks with homeschool veterans Mary Alice Landau and Ruth Lica about their ...
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May 20, 2020 • 46 mins
In this episode, Pastor Bob talks with other members of MBC’s Family Ministry Team about the “Post Christian” world view that is shaping our youth. What is Post Christian? What are it’s effects on Gen Z? We will offer some definitions and considerations, as well as suggestions on how to tell a better story that ...
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May 11, 2020 • 41 mins
In this episode, Bob speaks with Jayson Casper, the Middle East correspondent for Christianity Today. He reports on news at the intersection of religion, politics, and culture. He resides with his family in Beirut, Lebanon, having relocated recently following nine years in Cairo, Egypt. He has lived also in Tunisia, Jordan, and Mauritania, and appreciates ...
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May 8, 2020 • 30 mins
Pastor Bob is joined by his wife, Amanda, to discuss the significance of Mother’s Day, as well as the challenges of pregnancy and preparing for children. This is a heartwarming episode with some laughs and poignancy.
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April 24, 2020 • 28 mins
In this episode, Pastor Bob speaks with Paul DeMena who runs an international school and clinic in Wuhan, China. Paul has ministered there for almost 20 years, and has been on the front lines of dealing with the COVID-19 Virus. Bob and Paul talk about his experience, as well as what to expect in the ...
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March 27, 2020 • 47 mins
Bob is joined by fellow Pastors Peter Pendell, Chad Boudreaux, and Dave Hentschel to discuss the church’s impact and response to the COVID-19 Crisis. Topics we cover are: (1) Discovering Missional Opportunities in the Crisis (2) Developing Good Theology of Suffering (3) Artistic Reflections (4) Shepherding People well. Episode Notes: Breakpoint Article– https://breakpoint.org/running-into-the-coronavirus-crisis-with-le...
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February 3, 2020 • 38 mins
Pastors Bob and Dave continue their conversation about the authority and veracity of the Bible in our modern age.
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February 3, 2020 • 31 mins
Pastor Dave Hentschel joins Pastor Bob to discuss current challenges to Bible’s authority. This will be a two part episode the covers MBC’s articles of faith as it relates to the Bible.
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January 22, 2020 • 48 mins
In this episode, Pastor Bob is joined by the Family Ministry Team from Millington Baptist Church to discuss current trends and implications of ministering to the next generation. The millenial generation has received outsized attention, but generation z are the new up and comers. How do we reach and parent them effectively? Rachel Rickershauser, Director ...
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January 14, 2020 • 55 mins
In this episode, Pastor Bob takes the conversation on religious freedom deeper with Jesse Nash, a recent panelist at our Underground Session event. What is religious freedom? Why is it important? How does it benefit society? These are the questions we’ll answer in depth in our wide ranging discussion. Jesse is a pastor’s kid, venture ...
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December 11, 2019 • 43 mins
Pastor Bob is joined today by Pastor Nithin Thompson of Liquid Church in Parsippany, NJ. This episode features a thought-provoking discussion about challenges confronting the future of the American church in five areas: technology, communication, politics, race, and secularism. Nithin is married to Jackie and they have two kids: Selah and Wesley. He is a ...
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