Today's generation of seekers are not like those of the past. They may not be interested in debates over issues like instrumental worship like people were before. Instead, they want to find something serious, with roots, and able to stand against the evils of our day.

With those points of emphasis, is the church of Christ the best option?

We discuss:
00:00 - Intro
06:24 - The blessing and wisdom of church autonomy
14:15 - Where does church history stand?
22:10 - The case for local elders over a church government
33:00 - What Sola Scriptura really means
41:50 - Everybody has to interpret
56:30 - Think Fast: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's Engagement

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We discuss the big news in the sports and entertainment world and what it means for feminism, the family, cultural influence on people's values, and more

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Cracker Barrel's disastrous rebrand has been a hot topic online. But when ew peel back why it has been such a disaster, we can find important lessons for the church on building culture, having an identity, chasing approval, and more.

We discuss:
00:00 - Intro and Cracker Barrel's Rebrand
06:12 - Identity, Culture, and the Church
17:30 - All things to all men?
24:35 - Courting the world's approval
41:38 - Starving the sheep to feed the goats
46:30 - Enforcing a standard

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We respond to listener questions on a broad variety of topics!

00:00 - Intro and a fun question to start
06:10 - What happened to Joseph?
11:00 - Demons, Nephilim, and the Flood
17:20 - What does it mean to grieve the Holy Spirit?
22:45 - Jesus's childhood and the age of accountability
30:32 - Questioning a Deuteronomic Law about sexual sin
38:45 - How do you deal with church disappointment?
47:51 - Church camp baptisms
1:03:15 - Dating someone with different beliefs

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A recent controversy broke out over the premise that it is a failure for Christian fathers to give their daughters in marriage to non-Christians. We discuss:

00:00 - How the controversy began
08:28 - Personal experience isn't an excuse
17:42 - Who all is responsible?
31:43 - What about God's results as a Father?
37:50 - Intermarrying as evangelism
39:45 - Scriptural principles
50:03 - Failure and shame

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Christians agree all sin is wrong... but some seem to get a pass. Whether because they're so commonplace, they're hard to confront, or for some other reason, it can be easy for these 7 sins to stick around.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro comments
06:46 - Worship concerns
27:57 - Hurtful words
38:25 - What we watch
46:45 - Hanging onto hurts
53:00 - Authority issues
59:17 - Think Fast: Pedro Pascal's "Anxiety" Issues

With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie

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Jack, Joe, and Will discuss the controversy surrounding actor Pedro Pascal and his interactions with his female co-stars, and what the situation says about mental health, "Me Too," and other hot-button issues

Catch the full episode Monday, 8/4!

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Just about every week of the year there's a Christian conference or lectureship going on somewhere.

As this style of event has steadily grown, it seems necessary to stop to ask a few questions about what the intended effects are, if they're being met, and if any negative side effects are presenting themselves. We discuss:

00:00 - Introduction and disclaimers
04:10 - The great blessings
15:33 - The cross-examination
28:16 - The keynote speaker vs. the local preacher
32:45 - Don't discount local fellowship and worship
42:06 - Is more preaching our biggest need?
51:53 - Think Fast: Why the Coldplay Couple went so viral

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A CEO gets caught with the wrong woman at a concert... and next thing you know, they're the main characters of the internet. Why was this such a viral moment, and what can we learn from it?
We discuss on this week's Think Fast!

With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie
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Controversy is brewing in Waco, TX as Chip and Joanna Gaines' new show features a homosexual "family." We discuss

00:00 - The issue, the backlash, and the response
12:13 - The problem with normalizing sinful behavior
23:08 - How to associate with a world that rejects God
26:40- The pitfalls of Christian celebrity
37:34 - The false Gospel of niceness and how to "love the sinner"
46:55 - The importance of reestablishing Christian confidence

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