With America's 250th anniversary coming up this weekend, we take a look at the Christian's place in celebrating our country.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro and why 250 matters
08:23 - Is America a "Christian Nation?" Is there such a thing?
15:41 - Should churches celebrate America 250?
27:40 - Extremes in both directions in the church
32:13 - Should sins of the past dampen our celebration?
40:49 - What we love about our country
49:46 - Blind rankings! Joe ranks American landmarks
55:22 - Jack ranks 10 US states
58:16 - Will ranks historical US achievements

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We take turns picking 7 of the Bible's great chapters apiece. Once a chapter is taken, it's off the board. Give it a listen and tell us who picked the best list, and tell us what Bible chapters you think we missed!

SECTIONS:
00:00 - Explaining the draft
03:37 - A Romans-heavy Round 1
12:23 - Matthew-centric Round 2
23:26 - Looking to the OT in Round 3
33:48 - Ephesians gets the spotlight in Round 4
43:19 - Two Psalms in Round 5
50:52 - Luke takes over Round 6
54:25 - Final picks!

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This week the guys take a look at their own walks and discuss ways in which they want to grow in their walks as Christians. Listen in and see if you can relate!

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro and the idea behind the episode
02:27 - The challenge of building relationships
11:32 - Finding opportunities to do good
20:00 - Maintaining spirituality in a busy, balanced life
31:04 - Being realistic without becoming cynical
34:58 - Finding peace and joy
41:04 - Receiving feedback and criticism without taking offense
48:00 - Specific, consistent prayers
50:42 - Becoming an encourager
52:42 - Think Fast: The infuriating down syndrome abortion story

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Dr. Brad Harrub joins the show to discuss recent research on generational views about spanking, including a lively debate on the "village" approach to parenting.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro and reviewing recent headlines on discipline
07:22 - The proper context for spanking
13:02 - The cultural shift and the disappearance of the parenting "village"
24:43 - Navigating a culture in which you can't trust the village
36:25 - Biblical wisdom on discipline
40:11 - The need for parents to be open to constructive criticism from elders and peers
44:04 - Discipline by age: can toddlers understand spankings?
52:39 - Discipline by age: transitioning out of the early years
56:15 - Discipline by age: different approach for teenagers

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Special guest Jacob Hudgins joins the show to discuss the Non-Institutional Churches of Christ.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro
03:21 - What does "Non-Institutional" (NI) mean, and what is the history of the division?
14:32 - Kitchens, classes, cups—what does and does not fall under the NI banner?
18:58 - Is there a progressive to conservative spectrum within the NI churches?
23:44 - How church treasuries play a central part in the disagreement
33:49 - The Scriptural case made by the NI churches
43:58 - Exploring objections
54:29 - How are Institutional churches of Christ viewed in the NI world? Is the division softening?

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America is not the modern version of Old Testament Israel, but there is still much we can learn from God's people in those days. We discuss:

- Their lack of multigenerational success
- How they set the stage for their own moral declines
- What those days teach us about God's dealings in the world

and more!

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As graduation month is upon us, we look at the plight of high school and college graduates today and discuss what advice is helpful, and what is unhelpful.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro, and whether this generation's age is more "uncertain" than the past
11:59 - The pros and cons of the "go into the trades" advice for young men
19:09 - Why "follow your passion" is terrible advice
25:36 - The importance of differing advice for young men and young women
35:24 - The women's college question
40:28 - It's time to give women the tough love men have been getting
47:33 - "The college experience"
54:27 - Think Fast: Matt Walsh's hot take on depression and anxiety meds

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We examine the Bible's view of crime and punishment, considering the principles established in the Old Law, whether the New Testament changes those principles, and how modern criminal justice has gone astray from God's way.

CHAPTERS: 

00:00 - Intro and two reasons for tackling this subject
06:21 - Principles of Biblical justice
13:13 - It's not just restorative
21:43 - Statistics that prove our departure from Biblical justice has failed
28:00 - The consequences of untethered empathy and feminization
38:20 - Arguments for and against capital punishment
47:06 - Did Jesus change the standard in the Sermon on the Mount?
1:01:01 - Are jail sentences Biblical?

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This week's episode is a bit on the lighter side as we share hot takes about Bible characters, and review listener submissions!

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro and explaining the idea
03:31 - Quick Hits: Best person in the Bible? Worst person in the Bible?
12:15 - Quick Hits: Best hang, most annoying?
17:28 - Jack and Will's hot takes on Peter
24:39 - Joe's hot take on Jonah
30:43 - Will goes against the grain on Paul's marital status
37:25 - Jack and Joe disagree on Jacob
45:26 - Joe stirs up controversy about David
50:26 - Will questions the literalness of the Rich Man and Lazarus parable
55:40 - Agreeing or disagreeing with audience Hot Takes!

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In this episode, we examine some of the common phrases you hear in Christian circles that don't often get explained.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Overview of clichés and introducing "Christ-like"
07:26 - Is there a difference between being Biblical and being "Christ-like?"
18:07 - What all is meant by "doctrine?"
27:01 - What elements make up doctrinal "soundness?"
41:21 - Should we find our "identity in Christ?"
53:58 - Debating where identity comes from

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