Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit and is a virtue for which Christians must strive. It involves mastering oneself rather than being enslaved by the flesh. This week, Tommie is again joined by Anton Beetge, an elder at Brackenhurst Baptist Church, as they discuss how self-control manifests practically in church life through issues like gluttony, sleep habits, media consumption, and social interactions. What is the proper balance between spiritual empowerment and personal responsibility? How do we avoid over-spiritualising self-control? How do we escape the trap of compartmentalising self-control to only “spiritual” moments? Listen in as they discuss these and other matters. Here is Episode 53 of Imprint Out Loud.

What is the place of spiritual experiences in the Christian life? In the Reformed tradition, we can sometimes be overly sceptical of spiritual experiences. On the other hand, some Christian traditions overemphasise the significance of these experiences. How do we think rightly about this? Today, Tommie and Banele engage in office talk about spiritual experiences as they talk about the reality of spiritual experiences, spiritual warfare, and how to test our experiences against the absolute truth of Scripture, while remaining Christ-centred in it all. Here is Bonus Episode 5 of Imprint Out Loud.

Have you ever wondered what actually happens behind the closed doors of an elders’ meeting? In this week’s episode of Imprint Out Loud, Tommie welcomes fellow elder Quintin Starkey from Brackenhurst Baptist Church to walk through their detailed elders’ meeting agenda. From evidences of grace to systematic membership shepherding, they reveal how biblical principles shape their gatherings into spiritual tools for effective church leadership. Rather than mere business meetings, their structured approach balances doctrinal discussion, prayer matters, elder accountability, and pastoral care, demonstrating that orderly church governance can be both practically effective and spiritually enriching. Whether you’re a church leader seeking to improve your own elder meetings or simply curious about how pastoral leadership operates, this conversation offers valuable insights into shepherding God’s flock with intentionality and biblical wisdom. Here is Episode 52 of Imprint Out Loud.

We live in an age in which forms of entertainment abound. But how should Christians think about this? Is entertainment good, bad, or neutral? What determines the ethical nature of any form of entertainment? Can we use entertainment to serve God’s purposes? This week, Anton Beetge, an elder at Brackenhurst Baptist Church, joins Tommie to talk all things entertainment and screen time and how wise choices in these regards can support rather than undermine mature Christian discipleship. Here is Episode 51 of Imprint Out Loud.

Sceptics of the Christian faith often accuse Christians—perhaps particularly Protestant Christians—of being deeply divided along theological lines. While there are certainly differences of theological conviction within the evangelical church, what outsiders sometimes fail to recognise is that not all doctrine carries equal weight. Theological triage is the discipline of knowing which doctrines are primary, secondary, and tertiary. In today’s bonus episode of Imprint Out Loud, Tommie and Balene once again enjoy some water-fountain discussion over this very topic. Here is Bonus Episode 4 of Imprint Out Loud.

While food is one of God’s good gifts to humanity, a healthy approach to food can be challenging. Where is the correct balance between enjoying God’s gift of food and maintaining proper boundaries to avoid gluttony or idolatry? How do we navigate cultural issues surrounding food? What is the role of food in Christian fellowship and hospitality? Tommie and Doug navigate these, and other, questions in this week’s discussion. Grab your burger and settle in for Episode 50 of Imprint Out Loud.

Darkness and depression are common ailments in the world in which we live—for Christians and non-Christians alike. Scripture is not silent on this matter. In this week’s discussion, Tommie and Doug talk about how to faithfully navigate times of emotional and spiritual darkness. Listen in as they talk through Scriptures and touch on practical wisdom relating to this important matter. Here is Episode 49 of Imprint Out Loud.

Tommie has been preparing to teach at a pastors’ conference on the topic, “Why Are There Churches?” As he discussed his initial thoughts on this topic with Banele, Banele pushed back a little and suggested that Tommie needs to clarify and tighten his argument a little. This episode is a recording of Tommie and Banele thinking out loud about why there are churches as Tommie prepares to teach on this crucial topic. Here is Bonus Episode 3 of Imprint Out Loud.

Joy can be an elusive thing in the world in which we live, and yet Christians familiar with the Bible know that it is attainable. But what is joy? How does it differ from happiness? Can joy exist alongside sorrow? How do we cultivate joy? These are some of the questions that Tommie and Doug delve into in this week’s episode as they seek to help move believers past circumstantial happiness to joy rooted in the gospel. Here is Episode 48 of Imprint Out Loud.

Work is something that every Christian must do but something that many misunderstand. Is work a part of God’s creation design or a result of the curse? What does it mean to work as to the Lord? How do we discern our vocational calling? Are some callings higher than others? How do we avoid workaholism? These are some of the questions that Tommie and Doug dig into this week as they unpack a theology of work. Here is Episode 47 of Imprint Out Loud.