After Sunday's discussion of the Holy Spirit as part of a trinity, a listener asks: What about that old illustration that God is like water in three forms—ice, liquid and vapor? Is that good theology or not? Another listener adds: Why does God seem so different in different parts of the Bible? Take a long, cool drink with us as Tim Timmons, Suzie Lind, Kevin Dixon and Mike Erre explain the mystery of God in 42 minutes.

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00:00 Intro

01:29 Hats and Tatts

04:38 Edwin Entr’acte

05:38 And We’re Back

06:16 We Stand On Business

08:52 Speaking of Trumpets, Jesus Talk Enters With Fanfare

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On Easter, we thought about a resurrection that means so much more than just a ticket to heaven some day. But, even if Jesus is the restoration of all things, why did He have to die? Why did he have to suffer in the way that he did? And, who really gets saved? Kevin Dixon, Mike Erre and Suzie Lind rise up with some thoughts on this week's podcast.

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00:00 Intro

00:55 It's My Birthday And I'll Podcast If I Wanna

04:30 He Is Risen. And Everything Hurts.

04:57 The Wiggles

15:08 Content Has Risen Indeed

39:12 Chips Don't Lie

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Our Sunday conversations about being filled with the fullness of the Spirit led a listener to ask: "What does it mean to 'grieve the spirit?' " Suzie Lind, Tim Timmons, Mike Erre and Kevin Dixon engage in some deep B.S. (Bible Study) to explore rebellion against the Spirit of God.

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Babble shifts to Bible study at approximately 12:13 after several failed attempts.

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In this weekend’s gathering, someone asked this question: “If Hell weren’t real, what would be so compelling about following Jesus?" Suzie Lind, Tim Timmons, Mike Erre and Kevin Dixon imagine there’s no heaven and share the reasons they would still choose a Jesus-centered life.

But first: There’s a place in the middle of our back that needs some lotion.…

NOTE: Producer Edwin sent this file from his China trip, and it repeats at the end. He’s not here, and we have to post, so just stop listening when it gets repetitive. We’re sure you’re used to that.

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"Toxic empathy" is in the news, the idea that we can cause harm by being over-sensitive to others. But, wait: Jesus was known for his empathy, even though he wasn't easy on sin. Tim Timmons, Mike Erre, and Suzie Lind search for the line between seeing someone's circumstances and condoning bad behavior.

First, though: Birds are real for the Timmons family. So, don't flip it off before the empathetic content starts at 12:08.

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After learning on Sunday how God can give people over to their own impulses, our listeners are wondering about wrath. And, special guest Layla Shahmohammadi is feeling angsty about it. Or at least trying to be angsty. Or maybe isn't but wishes she were.

Layla joins regulars Tim Timmons, Kevin Dixon and Mike Erre to explore God's anger—and maybe trigger it, too, with this podcast.

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00:00 In the cold open, the podcast was formless and empty

01:40 Questioning The Questioner

09:50 Content Warning: Yep, we shift from babble to Bible somewhere around here. No one can say for sure exactly where.

43:40 The AfterWrath

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We're continuing to study Ephesians, this week focusing on Paul's instructions to cast off old ways of living. That sounds great, but it's much easier to hear than to actually do. Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind and Mike Erre answer listener questions about how to soften our hard hearts and what we do with anger about the ways our church communities have treated women and minorities.

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0:40 Punch It

1:10 Podcast Math

4:20 The Shingle File

8:30 Content for the Hard Hearted

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It's another week with episode title suggestions from Mike Erre, so don't blame us. He's joined by fellow shiny domes Kevin Dixon and Tim Timmons, as well as the hirsute Nate Erre. Together, they're talking about our latest learning from Ephesians: Can a job really be secular? Is everything spiritual? And, what keeps us from feeling prepared or adequate for our roles as ministers?

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2:23 Facial hair and flannel

4:13 Bald lies about marriage

10:34 AI for the win

13:10 Babble becomes bible

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As we learn about unity, Suzie Lind, Tim Timmons, Mike Erre and Kevin Dixon are asking when it’s okay to say enough is enough, break fellowship and walk away.

But first: Have you ever called someone you’ve known for years by the wrong name? Yeah, us neither. But apparently it’s a problem for Mike, who accidentally renamed our producer, Edwin Rivera III, and is still trying to splain it away.

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00:00 Intro

01:00 The Eff’n Erwin Experience

04:57 Michelle, My Hell

08:30 Justyfiable Errors

10:42 Seth Erre and the Upside Down Timdom

16:33 If content finally begins and no one is listening, did it really happen?

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What would it look like if we lived as if our identity in Christ were true? Kevin Dixon, Suzie Lind, Mike Erre and Tim Timmons survey the distance between the understanding in their heads and the actions in their daily life. But, first: How do we talk about "understanding in their heads" with this crew?

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0:00 How do you say cold open?

2:05 Theoretical start of podcast

3:35 The greatest night in pod

5:32 "Let's start the podcast"

6:30 The illustrated pastor

7:28 Anger journals

14:07 Grant, don't kill my vibe

16:53 What if we podcasted as if there were actual content?

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