Context is a word that gets thrown around a lot (at least in our circles). Why is it such a big deal and how do we understand the contexts we are in?

In this episode, Ben and Josh talk about when programs are useful for congregations to implement . . . and when they aren't.

Ben and Josh talk about how churches should approach organizational change.

In this episode, Ben and Josh talk about what it should look like when you're picking a church. We also have some mildly spicy takes on what it shouldn't look like.

Josh and Ben talk about what happens when churches have to go through major transitions like different professional church workers or changing major ministries.

Welcome to Season 7 of Cross Checking (formerly Manbuns and Jesus)! This season we will spend a lot of time talking about the work of the church, the limitations of pastors, and the roles of volunteers in the church. We kick that off by checking in on our ministry contexts and reflecting on where we both are.

This is the final episode of season six, where we talk about the important distinctions that are grounded in the Trinity.

We're getting towards the end of the season and we're making some more distinctions between groups in this episode.

We're getting towards the end of the season and the Book of Concord starts to help us make some theological distinctions between groups.

Jesus went to hell for you. And the more you think about it, the more meaningful we realize His sacrifice was.