Behind the Message

Behind the Message

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Behind the Message episodes

  • Rich, Young, and Powerful
    This week, Ben and Evan discuss the story of the Rich Young Ruler in Mark chapter 10. Jesus said it’s impossible for the rich to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Did he really mean that? Show Notes Evan’s age meme – https://ifunny.co/picture/it-s-interesting-growing-up-and-learn-ing-that-most-ypuZtOEW6 7:48 started talking about the message Rich Young Ruler – Mark 10:17-22 Pete Kelley https://www.antiochchurch.org/about/ Pete Carol https://www.petecarroll.com/
    47 min
  • Ashes to Ashes
    To kick off Lent, Ben and Evan discuss the power of recognizing our mortality, and how Jesus’ identity as a suffering Messiah was a direct challenge to the religious nationalism of His day. 3:35 start talking about Ash Wednesday Church Calendar Explained: https://anglicancompass.com/what-time-is-it-an-overview-of-the-church-calendar-and-liturgical-year/#:~:text=Keeping sacred time did not,16%3A13-17 17:39 – Start talking about Mark 20:42 – Community Homeless Forumhttps://cohomelessforum.org Pete Scazzerohttps://www.emotionallyhealthy.org/aboutpete/
    45 min
  • Gameliel is my Favorite
    This week, Ben and Evan have a wide ranging conversation on the rise of AI, how Jesus pushes back against religious guilt, and why we spend so much time talking about Jesus. Should we use manners with AI?https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/should-you-be-nice-to-ai-chatbots-such-as-chatgpt/   What is a Luddite? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luddite   Roots of the last names Earwicker and Fleming:https://www.houseofnames.com/earwicker-family-crest  https://www.houseofnames.com/fleming-family-crest   Mark 5:24-34 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=mark%205%3A24-34&version=NLT   Paddington in Peru https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5822536/   Eugene Peterson’s biography https://www.amazon.com/Burning-Bones-Authorized-Biography-Translator-ebook/dp/B083RZKZSB   Ben’s favorite blind guy https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%209%3A1-5&version=NIV   Gamaliel https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%205%3A34-39&version=NIV   Ananias and Sapphira https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=ananias+and+sapphira&version=NIV&oq=annanias+and+saphira   Simon the Sorcerer https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=simon+the+sorcerer&version=NIV
    56 min
  • Behind the Message – Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark

    Show Notes:

    Superbowl halftime show

    [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super-bowl/2025/01/30/super-bowl-halftime-show-kendrick-lamar-setlist-predictions/78019880007/)

    [Who is doing the Super Bowl halftime show 2025? Predicting Kendrick Lamar’s setlist](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super-bowl/2025/01/30/super-bowl-halftime-show-kendrick-lamar-setlist-predictions/78019880007/)

    [10 hours ago](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super-bowl/2025/01/30/super-bowl-halftime-show-kendrick-lamar-setlist-predictions/78019880007/)

    Lil’ smoky’s vs meatballs

    [Lil’ Smokies & Meatball Appetizer recipe](https://butterwithasideofbread.com/game-day-meatballs-lil-smokies-with/)

    [Grape jelly, lil smokies, frozen meatballs, chili sauce, bbq sauce](https://butterwithasideofbread.com/game-day-meatballs-lil-smokies-with/)

    Uncrustables

    [Uncrustables®](https://www.smuckersuncrustables.com/)

    Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark Series

    51 min
  • Behind the Message - Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark
    Show Notes:
    Superbowl halftime show
    [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super-bowl/2025/01/30/super-bowl-halftime-show-kendrick-lamar-setlist-predictions/78019880007/)
    [Who is doing the Super Bowl halftime show 2025? Predicting Kendrick Lamar's setlist](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super-bowl/2025/01/30/super-bowl-halftime-show-kendrick-lamar-setlist-predictions/78019880007/)
    [10 hours ago](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super-bowl/2025/01/30/super-bowl-halftime-show-kendrick-lamar-setlist-predictions/78019880007/)
    Lil’ smoky’s vs meatballs
    [Lil' Smokies & Meatball Appetizer recipe](https://butterwithasideofbread.com/game-day-meatballs-lil-smokies-with/)
    [Grape jelly, lil smokies, frozen meatballs, chili sauce, bbq sauce](https://butterwithasideofbread.com/game-day-meatballs-lil-smokies-with/)
    Uncrustables
    [Uncrustables®](https://www.smuckersuncrustables.com/)
    Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark Series
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNpP5HY3wQA&list=PLh9DxP77XSboizdERzhD1akokYBCh9MV7&pp=gAQB
    51 min
  • Nobody will Remember Johnny Carson

    In this week’s episode, Ben and Evan discuss how work is worship and why Christmas deserves a fresh look.

    Evan’s message: https://westsidechurch.org/podcast/evan-earwicker-christ-with-us-mark-140-45/

    The Anticipated Christ by Brian Zahnd – https://brianzahnd.com/2022/09/the-anticipated-christ/

    Ephesians 6:12

    “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”

    Johnny Carson – https://www.johnnycarson.com/

    49 min
  • Christmas Magic

    This week, Ben and Evan talk about how honest we should be at Christmas, and discuss their best and worst Christmas presents from childhood.

    Fun dip

    https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fun-Dip-Cherry-Razz-Apple-Powdered-Candy-0-43-oz-48-Count/416047138?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0

    Mousetrap

    https://www.target.com/p/classic-mouse-trap-board-game/-/A-85895913?ref=tgt_adv_xsf&AFID=google&CPNG=Toys&adgroup=87-10

    Glenn Close 101 Dalmations

    John 1

    In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome[a] it.

    1 John 1

    That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us.

    The Anticipated Christ by Brian Zahn

    A Burning in My Bones: an Authorized Biography of Eugene Peterson

    Long Obedience In the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson

    Scott the Painter – Honest Advent

    https://www.honestadvent.com/

    The Christmas Story

    https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1004151-christmas_story

    A Muppet Christmas Carol

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104940/

    46 min
  • Steve Mickel: What I Miss the Most, and How Shared Suffering Changes Us

    Former lead pastor Steve Mickel joins Evan and Ben to discuss what it’s like coming back, and how faith is deepened on the other side of suffering.

    Former lead pastor Steve Mickel joins Evan and Ben to discuss what it’s like coming back, and how faith is deepened on the other side of suffering.

    Show notes:

    Brian Zahnd prayer liturgy – https://westsidechurch.org/dailyprayer/

    C.S. Lewis – Silver Chair

    Cheryl Bridges Johns – Re-enchanting the Text

    Brian Zahnd Sermon- “Re-Enchanting the Christian Soul”

    Steve’s favorite Jedi quote

    “That is why you fail” – Yoda

    Brian Zahnd – When Everything’s on Fire

    John Williams

    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002354/

    1 hr 4 min

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