This week Jaquelle and Sean continue their series on answering the big questions of life and talk about how to reconcile the existence of God with the problem of evil. They also share Jaquelle’s huge announcement.

Episode Highlights

07:24: Transitioning to this week’s topic: the problem of evil14:45: 6 theodicies (explanations of evil)28:28: What the Bible says about God and evil38:14: How we should think about evil

Recommended Resources

* Episode 46: The Why Do Bad Things Happen Episode

This week Jaquelle and Sean introduce a new series on answering the big questions of life and talk about arguments for the existence of God. They also talk about Jaquelle’s upcoming trip to New York, rant about Canada’s recent federal election, and read another hilarious iTunes review.

Episode Highlights

10:31: Transitioning to this week’s topic and introducing our Big Questions Series17:23: What is the cosmological argument?19:40: What is the teleological argument? 22:21: What is the moral argument?25:11: What is the ontological argument?29:01: What is the transcendental argument?

Recommended Resources

* Episode 68: The Apologetics Episode

This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about what idolatry is and common idols that compete for a teen’s year. They also read another listener review, discuss whether more girls or guys listen to the show, and hear about the most fabulous username ever… 12345 (but you’ll have to listen to the episode to get that joke).

Episode Highlights

09:15: Transitioning to this week’s topic and discussing if idolatry is really a problem in 21st century North America11:50: Defining idolatry16:47: What are common idols in a teen’s heart?34:55: How do we practically fight idolatry?

This week Jaquelle and Sean tackle three myths that Christian teens tend to believe and combat them with truth. They also talk about the changing fall colors, what Sean’s eating on his birthday, and hear Sean’s horrible Napoleon Dynamite impression.

Episode Highlights

07:22: Transitioning to this week’s topic (and the background behind it)12:06: Myth #1: God wants me to be liked by everyone16:35: Myth #2: God wants me to follow my heart21:30: Myth #3: God wants me to do good things and then I’ll be saved1

Recommended Resources

* “I’m Serious, Guys” video* Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about worship and its priority in all of life. They also spend way too much time talking about candy corn.

Episode Highlights

09:55: Transitioning to this week’s topic: worship12:22: The definition of worship13:53: Worship must be a priority when we gather25:21: Worship must be a priority in all of life

This week Jaquelle and Sean continue talking about the book of Romans and share 10 words to understand the book better. They also talk about when to start listening to Christmas music, Sean’s old man beard, and celebrating their 150th episode.

Episode Highlights

04:45: Transitioning to this week’s topic/recap of last week09:59: Sin and wrath (ch. 1-3)11:21: Righteousness and faith (ch. 4-5)13:14: Law and Spirit (ch. 6-8)16:31: Salvation and sovereignty (ch. 9-11)20:24: Sanctification and glory (ch. 12-15)

Recommended Resources

* Romans: The Righteous Shall Live By Faith by R.C. Sproul* Read Mark Learn: Romans by St. Helen’s Bishopgate* Romans (Knowing the Bible) by Jared C. Wilson* Episode 126: The Election Episode

This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about the book of Romans and how to understand it. They also talk about the coming of fall, whether or not Sean should sponsor a sloth, and what Sean wants for his brithday.

Episode Highlights

08:49: Transitioning to this week’s topic15:26: What is Roman’s genre?21:39: Who wrote Romans?26:01: Who was the original audience of Romans?27:50: Under what circumstances was Romans written?29:20: What is the purpose of Romans?

Recommended Resources

* ESV Study Bible* Bare Bones Bible Handbook for Teens by Jim George* Introduction to the New Testament by D.A. Carson and Douglas Moo

This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about why it’s so important to reflect on the sermons you hear with your family — and then they model what one of those discussions look like by reflecting on the last sermon they heard. They also talk about Jaquelle’s tamari beef and broccoli, why she missed Bible study last week, and some of the exciting things going on at their church.

Episode Highlights

06:47: What does Jaquelle think of the gospel of John?09:39: Transitioning to this week’s topic: discussing sermons12:58: Jaquelle and Sean discuss this past week’s sermon

This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about Hurricane Dorian and how Christians should think about storms. They also read another listener review, hear about Sean’s storm meat, and try to describe the M&M stores in Nova Scotia.

Episode Highlights

08:22: Transitioning to this week’s topic12:04: How should Christians prepare for a storm?18:31: How should Christians deal with a storm when it’s hitting?28:18: What do storms teach us?

This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about what we love about Christians who are different than us, especially three kinds of Christians: Presbyterians, Arminians, and charismatics. They also issue an official correction and apology and hear Sean’s strong opinion on who should barbecue.

Episode Highlights

10:14: Reading some listener reviewers18:04: The story behind this week’s topic20:17: Why we’re not Presbyterians but love Presbyterians24:17: Why we’re not Arminians but love Arminians28:01: Why we’re not charismatics but love charismatics

Recommended Resources

* * The Denominations Episode, Part 1* The Denominations Episode, Part 2* The Denominations Episode, Part 3