Thinking Well

What does the Bible actually say about women in leadership? Our elders at Living Waters Church spent time in prayer and study over the passages often used to keep women from the pulpit — and while staying faithful to scripture, arrived at a different understanding than what they previously held. That shift opened the door for Renae Calva to become our lead pastor. In this episode of Thinking Well, we have a conversation about that journey and how we got there without leaving scripture behind.

Should Christians engage in politics? We dive into the debate over the intersection of faith and political involvement, discussing whether believers should vote, run for office, and influence government policy. Join us for an insightful discussion on the responsibilities and challenges Christians face in the political arena.

Join us for a candid reflection on the purity culture movement of the 90's and 2000's as we acknowledge its well-intentioned beginnings and subsequent pitfalls. We explore the unintended consequences, while advocating for a healthier, more robust theology of sexuality, singleness, and marriage.

Do Christians have a biblical mandate to support the modern nation state of Israel? In this episode of Thinking Well, we tackle pressing questions on the relationship between and Israel and The Church

Join us as we dive into the diverse theological viewpoints regarding God's promises to Israel and whether or not they have been fulfilled. Gain insights into the historical events leading up to the formation of Israel in 1948, setting the stage for recent conflicts, including the attacks by Hamas against Israel on October 7th.

We also debate the challenging topic of what is an appropriate, proportionate response to these attacks, wrestling with how our identity as Christians informs our position in this conflict.

On this episode of Thinking Well, we explore the concept of discipleship. What is it? Can you be discipled online? What does mentorship and accountably really look? Is it possible to be be discipled by more than one person?

In this thought-provoking episode, we explore how Christians can effectively navigate the culture wars of this world as citizens of another Kingdom.

In this episode of Thinking Well, we discuss a variety of questions parents are facing when it comes to the education of their children.

In this episode of Thinking Well, Kasie Peters joins us to discuss the differences between homeschooling, charter schools, public schools, and private schools. She also shares practical advice on how parents can partner with teachers to support their child's education and promote their success.

Kasie serves as the Curriculum Instruction and Assessment Coordinator at PACT Charter School in Ramsey, MN.

In this episode, we discuss whether or not America is a Christian nation, give different perspectives on Christian nationalism and talk about how Christians should engage in politics.

In Christian circles, the term “Charismatic” can mean a lot of different things to different people. If you grew up in Charismatic culture, things like miracles, speaking in tongues, and revival meetings were completely normal, and chances are you didn’t have any reason to question any of it. If you weren’t a part of that culture, there’s a good chance you saw and heard things in Charismatic culture that gave you reason to pause and be skeptical. 

In this episode of Thinking well, we’re celebrating and critiquing the movement we belong to with love, humility, and a desire for truth. Whether you consider yourself charismatic or not, there’s a lot here to challenge us all.