Every Thought Captive Podcast

In this episode, Michael DeFazio, Chad Ragsdale, and Doug Welch talk about the value that our culture gives to "authenticity" and the desire to not be "hypocrites." The guys discuss whether or not the desire for holiness leads you to such a thing as "good hypocrisy. Oh, and also they talk about which one of them is the biggest snob..

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People threaten to leave their church all the time. But are there legitimate reasons for people to leave a local congregation? Michael DeFazio, Chad Ragsdale, and Doug Welch discuss the issues that would cause them to consider leaving a church, but also what issues they would "stay and fight" over (or just deal with and get over).

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Chad Ragsdale and Doug Welch talk to Casey Tygrett, author of "Becoming Curious: A Spiritual Practice of Asking Questions" about the importance for Christians to ask questions and think deeply about their faith. They discuss how moving forward with God in faith requires us to wrestle with difficult questions, and to find delight in them.

You can find Casey's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Curious-Spiritual-Practice-Questions/dp/0830846271/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506031358&sr=8-1&keywords=becomi

Michael DeFazio, Chad Ragsdale, and Doug Welch discuss the recent Nashville Statement on biblical sexuality from the Council of Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. How should Christians think and act with regard to the issues of homosexuality and transgenderism today?

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Michael DeFazio, Chad Ragsdale, and Doug Welch all survived the solar eclipse with their retinas intact. But how is their eyesight with regard to how they read biblical prophecy?

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Michael DeFazio, Chad Ragsdale, and Doug Welch are back from their summer travels to begin a new season of podcasting. In this episode, they get caught up with each other, talk about what they did and what they've learned, and discuss the issues they want to talk about in upcoming episodes.

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More questions and more conversation. Michael DeFazio, Chad Ragsdale, and Doug Welch talk about a host of issues during the second half of this Q&A. Questions asked include: (1) Is U2 overrated? (2) What influential authors do we read that we shouldn't talk about? (3) How do we reach the generation who finds no need for church? (4) Can you grow a church without dynamic preaching and worship? (5)What's the best thing about the millennial generation? (6) Is the "Billy Graham rule" biblical? At the end of the

You've got questions... and we've got conversations. In this episode, Michael, Chad, and Doug reflect on 5 different questions that listeners have asked on Facebook and Twitter (@EveryTCPodcast). Questions asked include: What is the gospel? How can I know if I'm an "evangelical"? How do I start reading the Old Testament? What's the responsibility of Christians on social media? What's the last good novel you're read?

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It's not just the plot of a time-travel movie from the 80's, it's the question we explore on this episode of Every Thought Captive. Michael, Chad, and Doug reflect on what we would say to our 16-year-old selves if we had a few minutes to impart some wisdom.

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In this episode, the guys talk about Rod Dreher's latest book, "The Benedict Option" (don't worry if you haven't read it; Michael hasn't either). They examine whether or not Dreher is correct in his assessment of culture, and whether or not Christians should strategically withdraw from culture in order to remain faithful to God.