Think Deeper

By Focus Press

The Think Deeper Podcast is a weekly show created to explore the challenges facing Christians today and address current issues from a distinctly Christian view.... more

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Number 1: Image vs. Reality: The Challenge of Being Authentic
Everybody wants "authentic" relationships from the church. But how do we build them? What can we do to keep authenticity from being an end in itself? We discuss what it looks like to be authentic, and the obstacles that get in the way. CHAPTERS00:00 - Navigating a world of fake, cultivated personas08:16 - When genuineness becomes a commodity17:17 - Dealing with shallow relationships in the church25:14 - Authenticity and openness in our worship32:14 - Hospitality helps, but it's hard38:07 - Evangelizing with authenticity, vs. brokenness culture and fake authenticity49:29 - Sharing our struggles without wallowing or shutting down1:02:12 - Think Fast: The WNBA's wokeness implosion With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Visit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co
August 17, 20261h 8min
Number 2: Same Team! Loving The Brotherhood In The Churches of Christ
In Christ, Christians form what Peter called a "brotherhood"—but that doesn't mean we always see eye to eye. On this episode, we look at the issues that complicate our relationship with the brotherhood at large, including sectarianism, differences in perspectives, and the command to love each other through it all. CHAPTERS00:00 - How a simple command becomes complicated09:12 - Surveying some of the different camps and views in the broader church14:15 - Recognizing value in each other even when we disagree24:48 - Learning from Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark29:53 - Fighting viewpoints, not people40:42 - How do you know who's right?46:12 - How social media helps and hurts our love for each other52:51 - The challenge of loving people we don't really know in person With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Visit our sponsor at cobbpublishing.comFollow us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co Join us for the Deep End at focuspress.org/plus Jack's article referenced - https://jackwilkie.co/p/but-which-side-is-biblical
August 31, 20261h 5min
Number 3: What are Deacons for?
Deacons are one of the most misunderstood roles in the church. We discuss the differences between deacons and elders, the qualifications for the role, and how deacons can help oversee practical responsibilities such as budgets, maintenance, education, and logistics. The conversation also addresses questions like whether deacons are elders in training, who should appoint them, whether churches can have deacons without elders, and whether Romans 16:1 justifies deaconesses. CHAPTERS:00:00 - What is a deacon, and what are the qualifications?10:59 - Differences between elder and deacon qualifications, and what that tells us about the roles18:20 - Is the deacon role a stepping stone to eldership?23:24 - What kind of work is deacon work vs. elder work, and how much should the elders exercise oversight?38:24 - Is it an ongoing role, or task-based?43:09 - How are they to be appointed?48:59 - Can you have deacons if you don't have elders?56:09 - Why Phoebe wasn't a "deaconess" With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Come hear us at the Engage Conference in Waxahachie, TX September 11-13! cocbrownstreet.org/engage Visit our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Check us out at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.coJoin us for the Deep End and more at focuspress.org/plus
September 07, 20261h 3min
Number 4: The Many Difficult Angles of the Lindsay Clancy Story
A tragic case involving the death of three small children has gripped the internet, with debates raging about postpartum depression and psychosis, what justice looks like, women's issues, and more. We discuss a number of the angles to the story. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introducing the case 06:41 - Joe gives a therapist's view on postpartum depression and psychosis 15:48 - The danger of glamorizing struggles 20:26 - The "Victim mindset" of Critical Theory's intersectionality 27:57 - Women's resistance to accountability in cases like these 37:12 - The cost of the church downplaying sin 42:05 - The problems with the current fixation with "true crime" and internet sleuthing 52:40 - The importance of being there for each other With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Visit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co Join us on Focus+ at focuspress.org/plus
August 24, 202658min
Number 5: Nephilim, Hebrews Author, Thorn in the Flesh, and Other Bible Debates
August 10, 20261h 6min