Miked Up

In this thought-provoking episode of Miked Up, Dr. Mike Miller and Coby Duren dive deep into the aftermath of Super Bowl 58, dissecting the highly controversial commercial titled “He Gets Us.” The commercial’s portrayal of Jesus, emphasizing his message of love and humility, sparks a heated debate. Is it a powerful depiction of Christ’s teachings or a promotion of a false narrative?

With a focus on the commercial’s implications and the organization behind it, Dr. Mike and Coby explore the polarizing reactions it has elicited. They confront the accusation of blasphemy head-on, questioning whether the commercial accurately represents Jesus’ teachings or distorts them. Moreover, they scrutinize the commercial’s reception among the unchurched, examining how its message resonates with those outside the religious sphere.

Join the discussion as Miked Up divess into the complexities surrounding faith, representation, and interpretation in the modern media landscape.

Join Dr. Mike and Coby on the Miked Up podcast as they explore the modern state of Israel from a biblical perspective. The conversation navigates Israel’s identity and its theological significance, questioning what modern-day Christians should think about the state of Israel amidst geopolitical complexities.

Central to the dialogue is dispensationalism and its influence on Christian beliefs about Israel. Dr. Mike emphasizes interpreting the Old Testament through the New Testament while addressing covenantal complexities.

Listen in as Dr. Mike and Coby unravel the theological and geopolitical layers surrounding Israel, offering valuable insights for informed Christian perspectives.

Dive deep into the realms of theology with Dr. Mike Miller and Coby Duren on the latest episode of Miked Up podcast.

Discover the reasons behind the increasing departure from pastoral positions and the challenges posed by uninformed opinions dominating theological discussions. The hosts engage in a candid discussion about the theological state of the average church-goer, theological liberalism and fundamentalism, the ongoing debates within the church. Explore the diminishing ability to disagree constructively, the significance of primary, second-order, and third-order doctrines, and the concept of theological triage.

No stone is left unturned as they delve into the non-negotiables of Christianity. Dr. Mike Miller and Coby Duren don’t shy away from going deep into theology, offering insights that challenge perspectives. This is an episode you can’t afford to miss, providing a profound exploration of faith in today’s complex world. 🎙️

On this episode, Coby Duren “Pastor of Family Ministries” at Central Baptist chats with Dr. Mike Miller, “Senior Pastor” at Central Baptist Church. They spill the beans on what it was really like leading during COVID-19 chaos. Dr. Mike shares the nitty-gritty – the tough decisions, the unknowns, and what it felt like when no one had a clue. Get ready for a real talk about what went down in those early pandemic days at Central Baptist Church in Jacksonville Texas. 

Session 2 of our Q/A!  The guys are working through about 70 questions that were submitted a couple of weeks ago.  This week, the guys tackle marriage, divorce, overcoming grief, suicide and a question about gay giraffes.  We appreciate your support of the Miked Up Podcast!

We are back! Join us this episode as the guys discuss questions submitted to Dr. Mike from his last sermon series.  This episode covers questions on: Communion, alcohol, sin, perseverance of the saints, the unpardonable sin, lgbt issues, and abortion.  

This week we have special guest Lance Flory to tell us about his time as a Green Beret and give us an incredible perspective on the War in Ukraine.  Also, Dr. Mike comes in strong with an explanation of Just War Theory.  Hope you enjoy the listen and we'll back with another episode soon!

Spiritual Deconstruction is a phenomenon rocking many young Christians.  The term itself has become confusing to many.  In this episode, the guys discuss the different types of deconstruction most commonly scene, faith, and the patterns that tend to lead to detrimental forms of deconstruction.  

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A lot of people want to have an "Early Church" experience in their local church congregations. In this episode, the guys discuss the different meanings behind the statement "I want to be more like the Early Church," as well as discuss what it actually means to be like the Early Church.  

Additional Resources:
-The Didache (there are many free pdf versions online, do a quick google search and you should be able to find it)
-Church History In Plain Language by Bruce Shelley
-Documents of the Christian Church edited by Henry Bettenson

We appreciate all of our listeners, if you would like to ask a question or comment on the podcast reach out to Dr. Mike Miller at [email protected] or find us on Facebook at our page Miked Up.  

In this episode, the guys discuss the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast while giving their commentary on Pastor Mark Driscoll, Responding to Church Hurt, and Pastoral Accountability.  

Thank you to everyone who has continued to encourage Mike and Coby to keep the Podcast going.  We appreciate your support!