Pick Up the Mike

In this week's episode, Mike and Will tackle two foundational questions: what happens when nations abandon their Christian roots, and what does the Bible really say about marriage and divorce? The conversation centers on Danny Krueger's powerful parliamentary speech, which argues that England's attempt at religious neutrality has failed - creating a vacuum now filled by Islam and a dangerous "hybrid religion" combining paganism, modernism, and Christian heresies. Krueger's central thesis is stark: "the strong gods are back," and nations must choose between returning to their Christian foundations or watching Western civilization crumble. The discussion then shifts to marriage and divorce, working through Jesus's seemingly contradictory statements in the Gospels and Paul's practical instructions to early churches. They wrestle with difficult pastoral questions: when is divorce permissible, can the divorced remarry, and what about the messy realities pastors face with blended families and second marriages? Throughout both topics runs a common thread - the sacred nature of covenants, whether between spouses or between a people and their God, and the consequences of breaking them.

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Video Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

12:28 - Danny Krueger Speech

1:17:09 - Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage from Luke 16:18

In this week's episode, Mike and Will tackle Luke 16:14-18, where Jesus confronts money-loving Pharisees who scoff at his teaching. They dive deep into the striking verse: "What is highly esteemed among men is detestable in the sight of God," exploring how people in power often think rules don't apply to them, while God's ability to see hearts levels the playing field. Drawing from C.S. Lewis and Dostoevsky, they discuss how fallen humanity consistently values the wrong things - from artificial beauty to worldly success. The conversation shifts to cultural commentary, featuring a Babylon Bee video about uncomfortable parallels between modern progressivism and historical fascism, followed by tributes to recently deceased Ozzy Osbourne and John MacArthur. ----------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to Harvest PA Podcasts so you never miss another episode -https://bit.ly/HarvestPodcastSubWant your question featured on a future episode? Leave a comment or submit it here -https://bit.ly/PUTMQuestions----------------------------------------------------------Video Chapters:0:00 - Intro2:29 - Bible Study - Luke 16 43:22 - Babylon Bee Video Segment49:56 - Ozzy Osbourne Tribute1:02:09 - John MacArthur Remembrance

In this week's episode, Mike and Isaac dive deep into one of Jesus's most perplexing parables - the dishonest manager in Luke 16 - unpacking why Christ would praise someone for acting shrewdly with another's wealth. The conversation reveals how "unrighteous wealth" doesn't mean sinful money, but rather the temporary, worldly resources that will one day fail, contrasting them with the "true riches" of heaven. Moving beyond the parable, they tackle practical applications: how money spent on ministry, evangelism, and caring for others creates "friends" who will welcome us into eternal dwellings. The discussion then shifts to church health and longevity, with Mike sharing insights from his doctoral work on church revitalization. They explore why churches die when they prioritize tradition over mission, and how reasonableness and risk-taking are essential for reaching new generations. The episode concludes with Mike's conversion story and a lighthearted current events quiz, demonstrating his commitment to staying culturally engaged while remaining biblically grounded.

Book: Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper

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Video Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

17:44 - Bible Study

1:00:32 - Marriage as stewardship and eternal investment

1:08:05 - Mike's Personal Story

1:15:25 - "How to keep Harvest Church relevant?"

In this week's episode, Pastor Isaac interviews Pastor Will about his life from childhood upbringing to pastoral ministry at Harvest Church. Will shares his story of academic arrogance in high school, followed by years of debauchery at Penn State where he excelled academically while living recklessly with drugs and alcohol. After experiencing mortality scares and spiritual guilt, he moved to North Carolina for grad school seeking a fresh start. His salvation came unexpectedly during an Easter Sunday, though he initially misunderstood what was happening. Through coyote hunting with Sean Baker, Will discovered Harvest Church and found Christian role models for the first time. After marriage, baptism, and intensive theological study, he transitioned from engineering to pastoral ministry when Mike Greiner called about the executive pastor position. The episode concludes with Will addressing 2 ask the pastor questions that Isaac brought to the table, related to his story.

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Video Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

0:48 - Early Life & Family Background

51:18 - First Spiritual Encounters

1:15:22 - Finding Harvest Church

1:41:02 - Theological Education & Career Crisis

1:56:54 - Ask the Pastor Questions

In this week's episode, Will sits down with Pastor Joe Killeen from the Indiana campus for a "get to know your pastor" conversation. Joe shares his remarkable journey from a Catholic upbringing in Pennsylvania's North Hills through his father's struggles with alcoholism and eventual sobriety. The episode traces Joe's path from rejecting church in a high school philosophy paper to getting saved at 17 through a Young Life ski trip. Joe recounts his Navy service as a damage control officer, the conversation covers his engineering career, move to Indiana for church community, and eventual transition into pastoral ministry after 20 years of preparation. Joe opens up about his family's international adoption, powerfully connecting the legal adoption process to our spiritual adoption as God's children. He shares wisdom on marriage, parenting 10 children, and his approach to sarcasm as sin. The episode concludes with Joe's advice to young fathers about spiritual leadership, the importance of their walk with Christ, and the responsibility they bear for their family's spiritual health.

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Video Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

5:00 - Early Life & Family

15:00 - Faith Journey and Love Story

1:05:00 - Church Journey & Adoption

1:45:00 - Marriage & Parenting Wisdom

In this week's episode, Mike and Will begin by reacting to Babylon Bee's satirical "Woke Jesus" video, contrasting it with an actual progressive preacher to highlight how far liberal Christianity has strayed from Biblical truth. They then revisit their previous conclusions about Israel and the Church before discussing the recent bombing of Iran. The conversation shifts to examining Islam as an ideology, distinguishing between individual Muslims (whom they respect) and Islamic doctrine itself, which they argue is fundamentally violent and incompatible with Western values. They analyze extensive footage showing Islamic influence in Britain, from Sharia courts to Muslim mayors, using examples from Uzbekistan to demonstrate how some countries successfully contain Islamic extremism. The conversation then explores the intersection of government, morality, and religion, with Will arguing that all legislation is inherently religious and both hosts defending Christian influence in politics while rejecting theocracy. Finally, they conclude with a spiritual warfare perspective on current events, examining Revelation 12's imagery to explain why they believe Satan particularly targets Jews and why Christians should support Israel despite political complexities.

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Video Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

16:00 - Israel Theology Recap & Current Situation

28:00 - Islam as the Core Problem

1:19:00 - Government, Morality, and Religion

1:36:00 - Spiritual Warfare and Anti-Semitism

In this episode, Mike and Will tackle a listener's long-awaited question about replacement theology, exploring whether the Church has replaced Israel in God's plan. They dive into the theological camps: dispensationalists who see Israel and the Church as completely separate entities, and replacement theologians who view the Church as the new spiritual Israel. After extensively analyzing key passages from Galatians, Ephesians, and especially Romans 9-11, they examine Paul's olive tree metaphor. The conversation shifts to Zechariah's prophecy about nations gathering against Jerusalem and Israel's future recognition of their Messiah. They critique systematic theology's tendency toward dogmatism while working through complex biblical texts. They conclude with a nuanced third position: rather than replacement, Gentiles are being grafted into Israel, making the Church part of Israel's story, with ethnic Israel still holding future promises that will culminate when "all Israel will be saved."

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Video Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

3:45 - Ask The Pastor

8:55 - Dispensationalism and Replacement Theology

25:30 - Biblical Analysis Begins

1:48:00 - Systematic Theology Discussion

2:02:30 - Zechariah 12 Prophecy

In this week's episode, Mike and Will explore the intersection of media narratives, pastoral responsibility, and cultural engagement, examining how Christians can discern truth in an age of deception. They analyze recent LA riots over ICE raids, demonstrating how mainstream media "gaslights" viewers. Moving into the biblical mandate for pastoral cultural engagement, they examine Daniel 11:32 and argue that pastors who avoid controversial topics like feminism and gender ideology are failing their congregations who are "swimming in" cultural lies. They discuss examples from John the Baptist to modern pastors, emphasizing that biblical shepherds have always confronted cultural decay publicly. Finally, they address a listener question about degrees of sin.

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Video Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

4:07 - Apologetics Discussion

10:39 - Cultural Analysis: LA ICE Raids & Riots

36:45 - The Importance of Pastors Addressing Culture

1:26:24 - Bible Study: Daniel 11:32

1:30:10 - Ask Your Pastors: Degrees of Sin

In this week's episode, Will introduces Isaac as Harvest Church's newest pastor through an in-depth biographical interview covering his journey from a guilt-ridden Pentecostal childhood to missionary service in Asia. They explore Isaac's early salvation experience at Harvest and his calling to missions work alongside his wife Danielle. Isaac shares deeply personal stories of depression and anxiety during their three years in Asia,. The conversation takes a humorous detour into their hunting trip "alien encounter". Throughout the episode, Isaac develops his life motto that "the hard stuff is the good stuff," explaining how God uses crushing experiences to prepare people for ministry. The episode concludes with a Bible study of 2 Corinthians 1, where Isaac teaches about God as "the God of all comfort" and how suffering produces the ability to comfort others, perfectly illustrating the theological foundation behind his personal testimony.

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Video Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

0:50 - Isaac's Life

39:40 - UFO/Alien Story Tangent

48:41 - Resuming of Isaac's Life

1:10:01 - Bible Study Segment

In this week's episode, Mike and Will explore the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and biblical end times prophecy, examining whether modern technology could fulfill ancient predictions about deception and the Antichrist. They begin with Daniel's vision of earthly kingdoms, tracing the progression from Babylon to Rome and discussing how Christ's kingdom represents the "stone" that becomes a mountain. The conversation shifts to AI's current capabilities, from deep fake technology to virtual companions, raising questions about whether AI could serve as the "image of the beast" described in Revelation. Moving into 1 and 2 Thessalonians, they examine Paul's teachings about Christ's return, the "man of lawlessness," and the signs believers should watch for before the end times. Finally, they address practical concerns about living as truth-tellers in an age of increasing deception, encouraging Christians to remain grounded in Scripture while staying alert to the times.

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Video Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

10:44 - AI and the Antichrist Discussion

29:03 - Positive Applications of AI

1:11:33 - Bible Study: 1 Thessalonians 4:13