All Things New

We'd all like to move on from the pandemic! But before we do... what should we learn? In this episode, Pastor Bob Thune takes a look back at the church’s pandemic response. Three new studies released in February 2023 shed new light on some key areas and provide the benefit of hindsight.

We made it! In the last chapter of Herman Bavinck's 'The Wonderful Works of God' we cover the topic of eternal life. What happens when we die? What will the second coming of Christ be like? Are Heaven & Hell real? In this episode, we explore how Bavinck answers these questions.

We’re more connected than we have ever been before… yet more lonely. Is loneliness a problem to be solved, or a reality to be embraced? In this episode, Pastor Dusty White dives into the topic of loneliness and how it can orient Christians toward solitude with God.

Is it possible that we live in a society that is post-Christian, Christian, & pre-Christian all at the same time? In a recent lecture, Archbishop Anthony Fisher argues that we are. If he's right, how does this change how we engage society with the Gospel? What is required of churches in order for them to continue to thrive? In this special Wednesday Conversation commentary, Bob discusses what he finds provocative about Fisher's ideas.

Is the American church in decline? In a recent article, author Jake Meador argues that it is... and that by rebuilding American Protestantism in two key ways, the Church can flourish again. In this episode, we discuss Meador's article and some of its implications for our listeners.

Artificial intelligence platforms like ChatGPT are growing in popularity. Recently, a listener used ChatGPT to create a sermon outline, and then sent it along and asked for our thoughts. How will the rise of AI complicate the church's mission? How should pastors and ministry leaders relate to AI tools? In this episode, we discuss the interesting theological and pastoral questions raised by this new technology.

We are nearing the end of our time reading through Herman Bavinck's 'The Wonderful Works of God.' As we pick up in chapter 23, we discuss the role the Church plays in the life of a Christian & the importance of community.

How does God use both counseling and Christian community to bring healing? In this episode, we welcome special guest Mindy Hemmelman. Mindy shares her own story of a debilitating season of mental illness and how God used both counseling & community to help her experience healing and renewal.

Does the gospel of Jesus Christ have implications for how we relate to our pets? You bet it does. How, exactly? And is there a specific dog breed that the Wednesday Conversation endorses? Why are dogs better than cats? In this episode, we seek to answer these questions & give Christians a healthy, balanced vision for pet ownership.

If the last decade has shown us anything, it's that society is overrun with information. In a recent article, two professors assert that because of this influx of information, fake news & disinformation are not necessarily a problem to be solved, but rather a reality to be lived with. What does this mean for Christians? In this episode, we discuss how & why Christians should grow in wisdom & discernment when it comes to the information they take in.

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