With the government shut down set to leave federal SNAP benefits for groceries unfunded, we discuss this issue from a Biblical lens and discuss the church's duty in times like these.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro and covering the problem
05:33 - Problems with the program
12:28 - Compassion and its guidelines
17:00 - Biblical principles from Leviticus and 2 Thessalonians
23:30 - Guidelines for churches
34:00 - The "Fudge Rounds" problem and what charitable money should buy
48:19 - Think Fast: Nick Fuentes and the 'Platforming Problem'

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In the wake of leading conservative commentator Tucker Carlson's interview with controversial figure Nick Fuentes, a great debate has been waged online about the matter of "platforming."

Should we have public dialogue with objectionable people? What are the limits? When it comes to the church, where do we draw the line of those we can speak with even if we disagree, and those whom we must mark and avoid?

We discuss, on this week's Think Fast.

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In this episodes we examine 5 common challenges in the churches of Christ, and what can be done about them.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro and an overview of the church's reputation
05:00 - What is the proper place of emotion in the church?
15:57 - Do we pray enough? Do we know how?
27:50 - Where are we falling short in our Bible study?
36:42 - Why do so many people fail to feel God's grace?
45:58 - How do we avoid becoming legalistic without compromising doctrine?
55:32 - THINK FAST: Is Halloween fading?

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Jack and Joe continue the discussion of having a backbone, with a practical look at what it takes to stand for truth in life's different situations.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro and recap
11:04 - Principles for taking a stand: Have a Biblical moral compass
13:15 - Principles: fear God and not man
18:10 - Principles: love people
22:04 - Principles: prepare to be hated
26:49 - Standing for truth in the church
37:09 - Standing for truth in your marriage
51:20 - Standing for truth in your parenting
56:00 - Standing for truth in your friendships
59:00 - Standing for truth in evangelism

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As C.S. Lewis wrote, "Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point."

Every virtue we have to possess as Christians is only as good as the courage we have to stand behind it. Yet, we live in a time when courage is in short supply.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of having a backbone.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro and opening thoughts
06:11 - Hegseth's example
12:15 - How your backbone reveals your purpose
20:51 - The cost of lacking a backbone
24:50 - What do your decisions incentivize?
36:20 - Jesus' example of taking stands
46:02 - Beware the pretend backbone

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In a world that shoves sexuality in our face every day, the church must not fail to rise to the challenge. We discuss where the Christian response often goes wrong in the church and the home, and what can be done about it.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro and announcement
01:48 - The church's shortcomings on this topic
14:13 - How to start an accountability program
19:28 - Teaching beyond just abstinence
29:10 - What about purity culture?
34:36 - Where parents can go wrong
41:12 - Why you need to talk about it with your kids
50:18 - Helping teens navigate male-female relationships
1:01:15 - Addressing boys and girls differently

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Marco Arroyo of 'In Between Sundays' joins the show! We discuss:

00:00 - Intro and the church's "YouTuber Mt Rushmore"
02:28 - Getting the CoC to talk to each other
10:36 - How to stay plugged in to the conversations that matter
19:00 - Is the church of Christ an echo chamber?
30:10 - Evangelizing in the digital public square
35:44 - An appeal to get involved
52:03 - Think Fast: Erika Kirk's Act of Forgiveness

With Jack Wilkie and Joe Wilkie

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Charlie Kirk's tragic death has sparked a renewed interest in Christianity in many who were previously indifferent. This week, the crew discusses what the church can do to make this stick and not just be a temporary bounce.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro and reason for optimism
04:20 - Should churches preach on current events?
23:45 - A frank look at the churches of Christ
38:00 - Getting outside our bubble
43:20 - Crafting a message to the seekers

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The TD crew discusses the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Kirk's work, and the church's response

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro and why this event felt different
09:32 - Rejecting Bothsidesism
18:46 - The courage to point out what's really happening
22:55 - Rejecting Aboveitallism
35:32 - The place of righteous anger
44:50 - Can we stomach difficult realities?
52:00 - What must be done

There are many misused verses in the Bible, and some of the biggest distortions are made from Jesus' own words. We discuss 5 verses from the Gospels that have been twisted to say something they don't say, along with how to discern the proper use for them.

Topics:

00:00 - Intro and recapping our previous misused verses episode
09:35 - Throwing stones
19:10 - Who are "The least of these?"
26:15 - Who's coming to dinner?
35:05 - Family ties
41:48 - Excused absences

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