The Things We Say

The Things We Say

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The Things We Say episodes

  • There's Treasure Everywhere
    We say we believe in a second chance for everyone. What happens when celebrities turn their life around? Is the church ready for revival to start outside the walls of an established denomination? This conversation centers on the good things going on in celebrity culture.
    1 hr 3 min
  • Nelson Hicks: Becoming an American
    Nelson rejoins the show to talk about becoming a U.S. citizen. He also helps us put the wraps on the Fear Tournament, which was started and continued on several back episodes. A good place to start the Fear Tournament is here: https://soundcloud.com/user-782248540/fear-tournament-lightning-round
    Twitter and Insta: @TTWSpodcast
    Facebook: facebook.com/thethingswesaypodcast
    Books referenced by Nelson:
    Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman
    Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto
    1 hr 18 min
  • Things NOT to do in Church
    What some of you do in church is downright hilarious! What we have done or said (sometimes by accident), might top that! It's time to recount some of the awkward and funny things we have seen happen in a church service. Enjoy!
    Twitter and Insta: @TTWSpodcast
    Facebook: facebook.com/thethingswesaypodcast
    1 hr 5 min
  • Jessica Stauffer: Overcoming Misunderstanding and Disappointment
    Jessica (Sheldon's better half) joins us to talk about her journey through some painful circumstances, her emotional & inner healing, and what it means to follow the call of God on her life.
    Our article for "Did you know?": https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2019/02/magnetic-north-update-navigation-maps/
    Insta and Twitter: @TTWSpodcast
    Facebook: facebook.com/thethingswesaypodcast
    1 hr 26 min
  • Deconstructing Faith, Purity Culture, and Church Taboos
    Mike Myers joins the show to talk about growing up in church culture and our different paths to making faith our own. How do you know what you've always been taught and what is really true? How far would you go to find out? In this episode we cover some controversial topics. The important thing to do is to continue to talk openly and honestly about these things in the church, not take offense and shut down dialogue. If you disagree with us, here's a couple ways to reach us for further comment before you draw your own conclusions about who we are, what we really believe, or where we fall on any given issue...
    FB: facebook.com/thethingswesaypodcast
    Insta and Twitter: @ttwspodcast
    1 hr 13 min
  • Questions for Christians: Part 2
    We continue with part 2 of our discussion on objections to the Christian faith. We talk through 5. The offensive claim that Jesus is the only way to God, 6. A loving God would never torture people in Hell, 7. Church history is littered with oppression and violence, and 8. I still have doubts, I can't be a Christian.
    Opening YouTube clip: https://youtu.be/1BB6wj6RyKo
    Twitter and Insta: @TTWSpodcast
    Facebook: facebook.com/thethingswesaypodcast
    1 hr 5 min
  • Questions for Christians: Part 1
    We take on the tough questions that Christians face. If we have faith, it will be challenged. This episode tackles four of the top emotional reasons people cite when they challenge belief in God or walk away from the Christian faith. This is intended to start discussion, not give pat answers. We're just saying what we think - or how we might naturally respond. These are some things we say...
    1 hr 3 min
  • The Boys are Back! (with Buddy and Jacob)
    Your favorite high schoolers are back! Buddy and Jacob follow up on their last episode by taking a citizenship test, discussing their favorite pastimes, and talking about how male friendships are formed. We also give some of the TTWS origin story!
    Link to Indescribable: The Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indescribable-the-podcast/id1237474618?mt=2
    Show email: [email protected]
    Facebook: facebook.com/thethingswesaypodcast
    Twitter and Insta: @TTWSpodcast
    1 hr 33 min
  • Nate's 12 Rules for Life
    Part 2 of our "12 Rules" episodes, where Nate shares his rules for life. Once again, these are just random things we have found to be true. Use them to make your own list! It's a fun exercise. If you want to continue the conversation, or tell us we're wrong...
    Facebook: facebook.com/thethingswesaypodcast
    Twitter and Insta: @TTWSpodcast
    1 hr 10 min
  • Fear Tournament: Sweet 16
    We continue with our tournament that puts society's biggest fears head to head, March Madness style. It's just for fun, and serves as an opportunity to show that most of these are greatly exaggerated. Enjoy listening along, unless you take it seriously, then you'll probably be offended and grumpy. Enjoy!
    Instagram shows the updated bracket: @TTWSpodcast
    Will post it to Twitter as well: @TTWSpodcast
    Facebook will have it too: facebook.com/thethingswesaypodcast
    Email the show: [email protected]
    57 min

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