To celebrate Easter a little early, the guys dug into their mail-basket to discuss three questions: (1) should we plant churches in the Bible Belt, (2) what is the future of megachurches, and (3) is Andy Stanley a heretic? If you would like to submit a question for a future mailbag episode, email us at [email protected] or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter (@everytcpodcast). The Every Thought Captive Podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.

On the episode, Michael, Chad, and Doug take a look at the extremely short, oft-forgotten, and strangely relevant Epistle of Jude. They discuss the nature of false teaching and rejection of the Lordship of Christ (and its relationship to current-day events in the evangelical world), and give ideas for anyone looking to preach or teach from this letter today. The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.

We talk about art. Its beauty, value, and form. And Chad likes George Strait. The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information. Intro music: J.S. Bach "Cello Suite No. 1 - Prelude" Becca Maddux, cello

Yep, we talk about sex. Really, for almost an hour. Here's Michael's recent sermon for Ozark Christian College chapel: https://youtu.be/O18w7Ac6fsw Here's the Tish Harrison Warren article Doug referenced: https://www.christianitytoday.com/women/2019/february/nadia-bolz-weber-church-made-vagina-sculptures.html?share= Here's the book Chad recommended: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Thy-Body-Answering-Questions/dp/0801075726/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2K1NMJA577VBD&keywords=nancy+pearcey&qid=1551905248&s=gateway&sprefix=Nancy+pierc%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-1 The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.

Recorded in front of a live audience, this episode has Michael, Chad, and Doug making observations from a reading of 1 Peter and answering questions about thinking Christianly when you are "aliens and strangers in the world." What does the message of 1 Peter say to Christians in general and church leaders in particular about dealing with an environment that at times may be hostile to the gospel? The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information today.

In our first ETC Conversation: Doug sits down with Dr. Shane J. Wood to discuss his recent book, "Between Two Trees," and how Scripture (particularly the book of Revelation) leads us to talk about sin and salvation. The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.

Michael, Chad, and Doug are back in 2019 with new episodes! Chad has thoughts on the controversial Gillette ad about "toxic masculinity," Michael wonders if he should delete his social media accounts, and Doug is getting married. The guys also share their Super Bowl picks, in case you want to mock them after the game. The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.

Michael, Chad, and Doug are in the middle of grading papers, so they needed to blow off steam by talking sports for an hour. Here's what they talked about: *Are sports dynasties a bad thing? *Does God care if your team wins? *What biblical texts/themes would you point to about the value of sports/athletics? *Would Paul preach in a football jersey on Super Bowl Sunday? *What annoys you about sports fans? *What sports organization is the most corrupt? *What lessons from the sports world would you encourage churches to learn? Also, Michael gives his NBA predictions for the next two seasons, Doug shares why LeBron will never overtake Jordan as the Greatest of all Time, and Chad gives his surprise choice for the 3rd greatest NBA player of all time. There's also some talk about the future of football. The Every Thought Captive podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.

How do we as Christians approach the political world and things like the midterm elections? Michael, Chad, and Doug have a conversation in front of their students and friends at Ozark Christian College about what they took away from the 2018 midterm elections and how they as followers of Jesus think politically. The Every Thought Captive Podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.

In this episode, Michael, Chad, and Doug were joined by Eric Epperson from Christ in Youth and Siblings Improv. The questions that this episode covered include: *Would we ever dissuade a student from attending a Bible college like Ozark Christian College? *Should pastors use satire? *Is the Christian life an art or a science? *How will Eugene Peterson be remembered? *What is the greatest video game of all time? The Every Thought Captive Podcast is brought to you by Ozark Christian College. Your mission is out there. Training starts here. Go to occ.edu for more information.