Behind The Curtain: Mysteries of the Past and Present with Josh and Ryan

In this special livestream, we teamed up with our good friend Will Hess from The Church Split to discuss the state of youth culture, the challenges facing the next generation, and how the Church can better equip and engage young people.

Too often, youth ministry is reduced to fun activities, social gatherings, and watered-down biblical teaching. But we believe young people are capable of much more. They're capable of wrestling with difficult theological questions, engaging in serious biblical study, and developing a deep, meaningful faith.

Throughout our conversation, we explore how churches can cultivate a stronger foundation for the next generation through thoughtful, engaging biblical teaching and authentic relationships. We also discuss how youth ministries can embrace theological depth and spiritual growth without sacrificing the fun, friendships, and community that make them so valuable.

Connect with Will Hess:

https://www.youtube.com/thechurchsplit

Get Will's Book, "Crushing the great serpent: Did God punish Jesus?" on Amazon.com

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"Behind the Curtain" by JoshG

In this episode, we talk with Darkness Fighter, Thomas Dunn! Thomas is a documentary film maker, minister, and all around butt kicker to evil... He has been in ministry for years serving, rescuing, and counseling victims of SRA (Satanic Ritual Abuse). His documentary "Detestable", exposing child trafficking and SRA through victim testimony, was a huge jolt to the world to wake up to what is going on. We discuss SRA, Cults, and what we can do to equip ourselves to Fight the Darkness!

Connect with Thomas:

www.throughtheblack.com

www.stopthisfilm.com

Watch "DETESTABLE"

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"Behind the Curtain" by JoshG

"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" -Princess Bride, 1987

Well, we have got the band back together for an episode we've wanted to do since we started the show years ago. Bible verses taken and quoted out of context. We hear them all the time, from christians and non-christians alike. Today we discuss the real context of some of the greats! Like Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 4:13 and more... So strap in, grab a snack and lets exegete!

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Retro Remix by JoshG

In this episode, Josh speaks with Dr. Dru Johnson on the topic of Biblical Epistemology and how the bible teaches us about knowledge, wisdom, and how to truly know God. Dr. Johnson is the Templeton senior research fellow at Wycliffe Hall (University of Oxford), visiting professor of religion at Hope College in Holland, MI (previously a professor at The King’s College in New York City),  director of the Abrahamic Theistic Origins Project, director of the Center for Hebraic Thought, editor at The Biblical Mind, host of The Biblical Mind podcast, and co-host of the OnScript Podcast. Before that, he was a high-school dropout, skinhead, punk rock drummer, combat veteran, IT supervisor, and pastor. Yeah, what a wild ride huh? We hope you enjoy the conversation!

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Connect with Dr. Dru:

https://drujohnson.com

Check out his books on Amazon:

Get: "Epistemology and Biblical Theology: From the Pentateuch to Mark's Gospel", and many more!

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"Computer Mind" by JoshG

In this episode we talk with our most frequent guest, Dr. Ronn Johnson. We discuss how the ancient and early church spoke on, dealt with, and developed the idea of Trinitarian doctrine.

Dr. Ronn Johnson has a Ph.D. in Bible Exposition from Dallas Theological Seminary. His dissertation on the created gods of the Old Testament (“The Old Testament Background for Paul’s Principalities and Powers”) provided him the opportunity to research the divine council worldview of the Hebrew Bible and apply it to New Testament exegesis. Ronn has taught Bible and theology courses at the college level for over 20 years, has pastored two churches in the Minneapolis area for fifteen years. He is also a sitting board member at the Dr. Michael S. Heiser Foundation and is also the Biblical Scholar for the Divine Council Worldview Podcast.

Dr. Ronn has been known to ruffle a few evangelical feathers. He consistently urges Christians to remember and consider the ancient worldview of the Scriptures. He emphasizes that it does not always align with modern Western ideas that have been handed down through tradition, denominational creeds, or church statements. This is why we love and listen to him.

Check out Dr. Ronn on the Divine Council Worldview Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/4UdkIcEWNTw9EoniNWSa4e

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"80's Synth" By AlexHulgin

Thanks for hanging with us for our 50th Episode!

In this episode we talk with Thomas Thorogood! He is a film maker, composer, and theologian. His youtube channel dives into the deeper meaning of movies. With a "receive, redeem or reject" approach to entertainment, we discuss various movies, and genre's. We also talk about how the Christian should maybe think when turning on something for entertainment purposes and that even in our relaxation time, we can redeem that time to learn something our the God we serve.

Connect with Thomas:

Social: https: instagram.com/thorogood.thomas

Youtube: youtube.com/@ThorogoodFilms

Patreon: patreon.com/cw/ThomasThorogood

Consider supporting Thomas and help the gospel move forward in the realm of film!

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"Living Statue" By Thomas Thorogood

This episode Josh speaks with Dylan Novak. Dylan is the founder of Celebrity Evangelist (celebrityevangelist.org). He has been working full time sharing the Gospel with celebrities, as well as preaching at churches, youth groups, camps, and schools since 2015. We wanted to talk to Dylan about his ministry of sharing the gospel with celebrities and how his ministry got started. If anyone needs the gospel of Jesus, its Hollywood!

Connect with Dylan:

celebrityevangelist.org

IG@CelebrityEvangelist

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"Waveland" by Joseph Sacco

After a 2 month break, we are back and there's HELL to pay! In this episode we discuss the topic of Eternal Conscious Torment (ECT) vs Annihilationism. When people go to Hell, are they tormented forever and ever? Do they feel the pain of fire? Or are they destroyed and annihilated forever? Well, this is the episode you might want to check out!

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"Billy's Plan" by Equiloud

Well, it's time for another Rapture. I think we ate all the canned goods from the last time... time to buy more! In this episode we discuss the craziness of eschatology, dispensationalism, and rapture theology. Where did the idea of a rapture come from? Is it historical christianity or a more modern invention? We seek those answers and more! So saddle up, blow your shofar and get ready for the RAPTURE.

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From the video game, Bioshock:

"I rejected those answers; instead, I chose something different.
I chose the impossible. I chose... Rapture." -Andrew Ryan

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"Mid Boss" by Ucan

Memes and misconceptions about ‘biblically accurate angels’ have carved out a small corner of the internet and influenced the minds of those who read the strange descriptions of angels, cherubim, and seraphim in Scripture. Maybe these amalgamational creatures aren't what you think. Maybe Angels and spirits in the unseen realm aren't what you have been led to believe. Let's dive into the exciting topic of Angelology and see what the text actually says concerning these divine beings.

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Intro quote:

Professor Trevor 'Broom' Bruttenholm - "In the absence of light, darkness prevails. There are things that go bump in the night, Agent Myers. Make no mistake about that. And we are the ones who bump back." Hellboy, 2004 motion picture

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"Retro Arcade" by Beat Mekanik