In episode 7, Noah catches up with high school classmate Matthew Thornton, who is following Jesus after living a life of (in Matthew's words) "sex, drugs, and rock & roll" that began at age ten and led to full blown alcoholism and accompanying depression at age 21.

Noah and Matthew attended the same church (where Matthew's dad was pastor) in sixth and seventh grade.  Gotta love this photo of Noah and Matthew from 1996, the summer before 8th grade, at Christian camp:

We polish off the episode with Noah's Rant taking on dudes who don't wash their hands after going to the bathroom. 

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Game of Thrones kicked off its 8th and final season this week.  The Flip Side presents the debate on if GOT is porn or not.  

Noah's Rant takes issue with using "How are you?" as a greeting...

New mailbag question for listeners: What parts of the Bible are the most confusing or unsettling for you?  Email your answers to [email protected]   

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Game of Thrones as porn: Producer calls viewers his "pervert audience"

If you are watching Game of Thrones, you are watching porn

Episode 5 (or 67) takes a look at The Lord's Prayer, what each line really means, and how to really use the prayer in an impactful, experiential way to hear from God.  

The mailbag segment hears from listeners on what books have helped grow them and books they disagreed with, and Noah chimes in with his.  

New mailbag question for listeners: What parts of the Bible are the most confusing or unsettling for you?  Email your answers to [email protected] 

Noah's rant goes off on when you're waiting on hold and the automated recording tricks you into thinking someone is about to take your call.  

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Episode 4 / 66 addresses the topic of shame as it relates to the question of, "What does God think of me when He looks at me?"

Noah's rant goes off on why Superman is the lamest superhero ever.  

Noah asks you what (non-Bible) book has helped you grow the most?  What book have you most disagreed with?  Answer at [email protected] 

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Show notes: 

Shame vs. the Gospel – Is God pleased with you?

Episode 3 / 65 covers a question from the mailbag about lust vs. attraction.  Noah talks about the Enneagram and a new book released this week by his friends Clare and Scott Loughrige, along with Adele and Doug Calhoun, Spiritual Rhythms for the Enneagram: A Handbook for Harmony and Transformation.  Noah's rant covers all the ways the map app will drive you bonkers, including talking to you while using a public restroom. 

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Relevant Magazine’s articles on the Enneagram

The Rise of the Enneagram

https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/the-rise-of-the-enneagram

Looks at some of the confusion surrounding different perspectives of the Enneagram as well as a basic explanation of the Enneagram. Also gives explanation of the modern rise of the Enneagram and how it focuses on what you can become  (not just who you are), and in a spiritual realm, is a tool that can help with transformation. Looks at different uses of it; cautions against using free/basic tests.

How the Enneagram Can Point You to God

https://relevantmagazine.com/god/enneagram-makes-sanctification-specific

Explains and gives a relational/gospel/Biblical foundation for the Enneagram, using it as a tool in our relationship with God and each other. It also addresses some Christians’ issues with the personality tool. Basically explains the Enneagram could be used as a potential roadmap to God’s healing.

Each Enneagram Type’s Biggest Fear & What to do About It

https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/each-enneagram-types-biggest-fear-and-what-to-do-about-it

Focuses on the fear associated with each Enneagram number and how to deal with it.

The Best Books for Your Spiritual Growth Based on Your Enneagram Type

https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/the-best-books-for-your-spiritual-growth-based-on-your-enneagram-type

A type-by-type book recommendation based on the Enneagram.

3 Ways of Finding Your Enneagram Type That are Better Than Taking Some Online Quiz

https://relevantmagazine.com/god/3-ways-of-finding-your-enneagram-type-that-are-better-than-taking-some-online-quiz

Includes a recommendation for a $10 test online, as well as an emphasis on learning in community.

Episode 2 / 64 covers why Lent is awesome, using Lent to help the most vulnerable this year (and if you'd like to get involved).  The mailbag brings a question about masturbation, and Noah's Rant targets the Folgers Cafe at the local Marathon gas station.  

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Show notes: (scroll to bottom of article for section on masturbation)

Parenting Advice: How to Raise Boys in this Oversexualized World 

Lenting for the Most Vulnerable: Will You Join Me?

The pilot episode of brand new The Flip Side podcast goes a little long, but well worth it!  Make sure you listen to the end for "Noah's Rant," a staple to the end of every show.  This episode's rant is on megachurches that don't provide snacks at expensive conferences.

The bulk of the show is spent on the topic of Health & Wealth Theology / The Prosperity Gospel.

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Notes from the show:

A humble, biblical look at health & wealth theology (the prosperity gospel) 

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We crack open the mailbag in episode 12 to answer questions about fearing God and if God is always disappointed in us. 

We spend time in Matthew 3:16-17 for guidance on how to spend daily rhythm time with Jesus.

And the topic of the episode centers around knowing what The Best Thing is. 

Blog articles mentioned:

Shame vs. the Gospel - Is God Pleased with You?

House Money: Releasing God from "Your Best Life Now" and the Freedom this Brings

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We discuss if, when, and how you should tell your wife about your porn problem.  We also look at Psalm 51:1-2 as a tool for finding from Jesus what we're looking for from sexual sin. 

Episode 10 brings a special guest interview with Damon Seacott, who has chosen to live a life of singleness and celibacy.  This is a great episode for singles to have someone to relate to, and great for married folks to learn how to be in community with singles and why that's so important for both.  The Church has much to learn on how it over-emphasized marriage and the damage this can do to the mission and community of the Church.