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June 05 Riff 91 - The Comedy Conference, I mean 'Retreat' [The Comedian Next Door]
This week, we—John Branyan, Juan DeVevo, and David Pendleton—attempt to explain the difference between a religious retreat and a conference, which is harder than it sounds when three middle-aged guys start wandering off into cultural analysis. We argue that a retreat is less about workshops, breakout sessions, and laminated name tags, and more about fellowship, spiritual encouragement, and remembering that other humans exist in three dimensions.
From there, we stumble into the world of modern comedy, where a comedian can become famous one 30-second reel at a time and then discover that getting people to watch an entire live show is a completely different skill. We look at how social media has changed the business, and why collecting views online isn't always the same thing as holding an audience's attention in a room that doesn't have a scroll button.
That naturally leads us into technology, AI, and our growing habit of interacting with screens instead of people. We wrestle with what happens to culture, faith, and ordinary human contact when more of life becomes virtual.
Along the way, we examine declining church attendance, shifting patterns of religious engagement between men and women, and the way culture seems to be breaking into smaller and smaller tribes. We wonder what happens when shared institutions disappear and everyone gets their own customized version of reality.
By the end, we're connecting all of it—retreats, comedy clubs, AI, church pews, families, and digital life. The common thread is our tendency to replace difficult, imperfect, real-world relationships with easier virtual substitutes. We don't solve the problem, but we do spend a considerable amount of time proving that friends with microphones can still gather in person and talk about it.
1 hr 13 min
June 05 The Servant Jesus Warned About (Matthew 24) [Eschatology Matters]
In this episode of Down to Earth Theology, Matt Plett concludes his exposition of Matthew 24 by examining Jesus' teaching on the faithful and wicked servants. Far from encouraging passivity, Christ calls His people to faithful stewardship, kingdom service, and obedience while awaiting His return. Matt explores how Matthew 24:45–51 applied to the generation that witnessed the destruction of Jerusalem and how its warning continues to challenge Christians today. What does kingdom readiness actually look like? How should pastors, elders, church members, fathers, mothers, and ordinary believers live in light of Christ's reign? And what separates the faithful servant from the wicked servant? Join us as we conclude this important study of Matthew 24 and consider Christ's call to faithful dominion, service, and perseverance.
33 min
June 05 Looking for Christ in the "Abolition of Abortion" Legislative Movement? [God, Law, and Liberty]
Today we consider the response to pro-life apologist Scott Klusendorf published by the Foundation to Abolish Abortion (FAA), proponents of legislation presented under the rhetoric of "equal protection" for the unborn. Some of FAA leaders want the SBC to take up the issue next week. What wisdom does FAA offer? What do we find of Christ in its counsel?
19 min
June 04 Is Patriotism A Christian Duty? [Eschatology Matters]
Should Christians love their own nation more than other nations? Does patriotism conflict with the Great Commission? And what does the Bible teach about our responsibilities to family, church, community, and nation?

In this special in-studio episode of The Magistrate, Josh Howard is joined by guest host Alex Kocman for a discussion on patriotism, nationalism, missions, and the Christian doctrine of rightly ordered loves . Drawing from Scripture, Augustine, Aquinas, and the historic Christian tradition, they explore whether Christians have unique obligations toward their own people and nation, how patriotism differs from nationalism, and why love for those nearest to us does not negate our responsibility to the nations.

Topics include:
Christian patriotism
Ordered loves
The Great Commission
Nationalism and "America First"
Civil magistrates and public life
Family, church, and nation
Biblical duties and loyalties
Missions and evangelism

Can love of country be a virtue? Or does it inevitably compete with loyalty to Christ? This episode tackles one of the most debated questions facing Christians today.
49 min
June 03 The Dangers Of Chasing Thin [Waterbreak]
52 min
June 03 Think Christianly About Identity [The Ezra Institute Podcast for Cultural Reformation]
In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Michael Thiessen and Dr. Joe Boot discuss identity from a biblical worldview. They look at how modern culture has detached identity from God and made it something each person must create for themselves.

They trace how ideas from philosophy, psychology, critical theory, transgenderism, and transhumanism have shaped the modern view of the self. In contrast, Scripture teaches that human identity begins with creation: we are made by God, in the image of God, male and female, with purpose and responsibility before Him.

This episode explains why the modern identity crisis is really a worship crisis, and why true identity can only be found in Jesus Christ.
1 hr 15 min
June 03 Wang Yi's Prayer for China on Anniversary of Tiananmen Massacre │Prison Pulpit #85 [China Compass]
Welcome to another special episode in the weekly “Prison Pulpit” series on the China Compass podcast! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben, currently returning (overland) to Oklahoma from Moscow, Idaho. You can follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). To learn more about our ministry endeavors or get one of my missionary biographies, visit www.PrayGiveGo.us!

Why the Prison Pulpit?
I want to remind you once again why I do this weekly Prison Pulpit series: to encourage you to pray for Pastor Wang Yi (and others like him) as Hebrews 13:3 teaches us, by sharing from his own words and sermons, as well as many stories and sermons from the late Richard Wurmbrand.

Pastor Wang Yi’s Prayer for the (Chinese) Nation
https://www.wangyilibrary.org/en/post/a-prayer-for-the-nation
Bonus: If Xi Jinping Does Not Repent, He Will Perish!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWuv55YgKjY

Follow China Compass
Follow or subscribe to China Compass wherever you are listening. You can also send any questions or comments via comment or DM on X: @chinaadventures. Hebrews 13:3
23 min
June 03 Was Revelation Written Under Nero? [Eschatology Matters]
Was the Book of Revelation written during Nero's reign—or decades later under Domitian? In Episode 9 of the Revelation Series, Jay Rogers examines the evidence behind one of the most important debates in biblical prophecy: the date of Revelation.

If Revelation was written before AD 70, it may have been addressing events unfolding in real time—including Nero's persecution, the coming destruction of Jerusalem, and the crisis facing the first-century church.

In this episode:
The still-standing Temple in Revelation 11
The meaning of the "one is" statement in Revelation 17
The sequence of Roman emperors
Early church testimony and historical evidence
Syriac manuscript traditions
The significance of Nero's 42-month persecution

Was Revelation written as a warning to Christians living through an approaching judgment—or as a prophecy about events far in the future? This episode explores the evidence and why the dating of Revelation changes how the entire book is understood.
9 min
June 03 Does the Revolution still matter? (Ep. 246) [The Outstanding Podcast]
REVOLUTION: America's 250th and the fate of the nation. What is America's real history? Why does it matter today? Have we been lied to? Best-selling author Eric Metaxas sits down with Casey Harper to discuss his new book on the American Revolution and how it informs our politics today.
45 min
June 03 Ep. 296 - When In Doubt, Think You're Right [Business 300]
Nerve is something we like here at Business 300. Nerve is what enables a business owner to decide and act. But knowing you need nerve and knowing what to do with it in the moment of doubt are different things. This is about that moment. You've done the work, examined what you can, named your assumptions, counted the cost — and you still aren't sure. What do you do?
5 min