This vs. That

By Anchored Hope

Religion & Spirituality Christianity

What's This vs. That about?

A podcast where we have conversations that explore what we think and why we think it.

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This vs. That episodes:

06.19.2024
Exhaustion vs. Perseverance - Abbey Wedgeworth
On this episode of This vs. That, we talk with Abbey Wedgeworth about exhaustion vs. perseverance. Abbey shares her experiences as a mother of three young boys and a devoted member of her local church. We explore the balance of...
06.05.2024
Bonus Episode: The Foundation of Anchored Hope
In this episode of This vs. That, we welcome back Jeff Dalrymple, the executive director of ⁠ECAP⁠ and Chairman of the Board at Anchored Hope, as our guest host. We spend time discussing the core principles of Anchored Hope, focusing on...
05.29.2024
Bonus Episode: What is Anchored Hope?
On this episode of This vs. That, we welcome Jeff Dalrymple, the executive director of ECAP and Chairman of the Board at Anchored Hope, as our guest host. We spend time discussing the mission and vision of Anchored Hope, a...
05.08.2024
Bonus Episode: Wise Words for Challenging Times
On this episode of This vs. That, we discuss the upcoming auxiliary event at the Gospel Coalition Women's Conference. This special event is held in partnership with Anchored Hope and Fieldstone Counseling, two organizations that share a common goal of...
04.10.2024
Political Engagement vs. Political Idolatry - Russell Moore
On this episode of This vs. That, we talk with Dr. Russell Moore, the editor in chief of Christianity Today and author of the book Losing Our Religion: an Altercall for Evangelical America. We discuss a variety of topics, from...
04.03.2024
Singleness: Burden vs. God-Ordained - Dani Treweek
On this episode of This vs. That, we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Dani Treweek. Joining us from Sydney, Australia, Dani is a renowned Christian theological researcher, author, speaker, and the founding director of Single Minded Ministry. We discuss...
03.27.2024
Grieving with Hope vs. Grieving without Hope - Tim Challies
On this episode of This vs. That, we welcome Tim Challies. Our conversation centers around the challenging and deeply personal topic of grieving with hope versus grieving without hope. We explore how Tim's faith shaped his response to loss, the...
03.20.2024
Frustration vs. Anger - Mark Vroegop
On this episode of This vs. That, we talk with with Mark Vroegop about the concepts of frustration and anger. We explore how these emotions are often intertwined, and how they can be both righteous and unrighteous. Mark shares his...
03.13.2024
Listening vs. Talking in Prayer - John Starke
On this episode of This vs. That, we have an enriching conversation with John Starke about the importance of balancing talking and listening in prayer. John shares valuable insights from his book, The Possibility of Prayer, and highlights the transformative...
03.06.2024
Humility vs. Self-Loathing - Jonathan Holmes
On this episode of This vs. That, we welcome back Jonathan Holmes, executive director at Fieldstone Counseling. Together, we explore the complex topic of humility versus self-loathing. We examine how these two concepts can often be confused and how this...
02.28.2024
Normal Conflict vs. Critical Conflict in Marriage - Dave Harvey
On this episode of This vs. That, we have a fascinating conversation with Dave Harvey, the president of Great Commission Collective and the author of several books on marriage. We discuss the differences between normal and critical conflicts in marriage...
02.21.2024
Authoritarian vs. Authoritative Parenting - Julie Lowe
On this episode of This vs. That, we explore the topic of Authoritarian vs. Authoritative Parenting. Join us in this conversation with Julie Lowe, a counselor and faculty member at CCEF, as she shares her insights on the distinction between...
02.14.2024
Self-Confidence vs. Confidence in Christ - Elyse Fitzpatrick
On this episode of This vs. That, we dive into a deep discussion with Elyse Fitzpatrick about the topic of Self-Confidence vs. Confidence in Christ. Join us as we explore the subtle ways the gospel of self-confidence infiltrates our lives...
02.07.2024
Wisdom vs. Knowledge - Mac Brunson
On this episode of This vs. That, we have a fascinating discussion with Dr. Mac Brunson about the topic of wisdom versus knowledge. Dr. Brunson shares his personal journey and experiences in ministry, highlighting the importance of understanding the distinction...
12.06.2023
Cultural Engagement vs. Avoiding Culture - Albert Mohler
On this episode of This vs. That, we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Join us as discuss the topic of cultural engagement versus avoiding culture, exploring how Christians can...
11.29.2023
Panic vs. Fear - Paul Tautges
On this episode of This vs. That, we’ll be talking with Paul Tautges. Join us as we dive into a meaningful conversation on panic versus fear. Paul's personal experiences and insights shed light on the importance of addressing these emotions...
11.22.2023
Harshness vs. Abuse - Darby Strickland
On this episode of This vs. That, we sit down with Darby Strickland, a counselor who works with the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF). We explore the important topic of harshness versus abuse in relationships. Together, we discuss the...
11.15.2023
Self-Kingdom vs. God's Kingdom - Jamie Ivey
On this episode of This vs. That, we have Jamie Ivey as our special guest. Jamie is the creator and host of the popular podcast The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey, where we gather all kinds of people to talk...
11.08.2023
Readers vs. Non-Readers – Walter Shaw
On this episode of This vs. That, we are joined by Walter Shaw, a prolific reader and book reviewer who runs the WTS Reads account on Instagram. In our conversation with Walter, we explore the topic of readers versus non-readers and...
11.01.2023
PTSD vs. Just Stress - Curtis Solomon
On this episode of This vs. That, we are joined by Dr. Curtis Solomon, the executive director of the Biblical Counseling Coalition and author of I Have PTSD: Reorienting After Trauma. We delve into a thought-provoking discussion about Post Traumatic...
10.25.2023
Sadness vs. Depression - Christine Chappell
On this episode of This vs. That, we are joined by our friend Christine Chappell. We have a heartfelt conversation with Christine about the important topic of sadness versus depression. Together, we explore how to discern the difference between ordinary...
10.18.2023
Pastor as Friend vs. Pastor as Authority - Ryan Ross
On this episode of This vs. That, we dive into a fascinating conversation with Ryan Ross, the pastor at City Church in Melissa, Texas. In this episode, we explore the dynamic between a pastor as a friend versus a pastor...
10.11.2023
Oversharing vs. Authenticity - Jen Wilkin
On this episode of This vs. That, we dive into a thought-provoking conversation about authenticity versus oversharing with special guest Jen Wilkin. Join us as we explore the delicate balance between being open and honest and crossing the line into...
09.06.2023
Confronting vs. Covering in Love - Joe Keller
On this episode of This vs. That, we talk with Joe Keller about confronting versus covering in love. Joe has been in ministry and leadership development for over 20 years and currently serves as the executive pastor at Grace Baptist...
08.30.2023
Adultery: Knowing Too Much vs. Knowing Just Enough - Ellen Dykas
On this episode of This vs. That, we have a conversation with Ellen Dykas about the topic of adultery. We discuss the balance between knowing too much versus knowing just enough when it comes to adultery or pornography within a...
08.23.2023
Healthy Emotional Expression vs. Being Controlled by Emotions - Alasdair Groves
On this episode of This vs. That, we dive into a discussion about Healthy Emotional Expression versus Being Controlled by Our Emotions with special guest Alasdair Groves. As the executive director of CCEF and a faculty member and counselor, Alasdair...
08.16.2023
Punishment vs. Godly Discipline in Parenting - Jared Kennedy
On this episode of This vs. That, we sit down with Jared Kennedy to discuss Punishing vs Godly Discipline in parenting. We delve into the distinction between law and gospel, the purpose of correction, and the importance of starting with...
08.09.2023
Gossip vs. Godly Sharing - Kristen Kellen
On this episode of This vs. That, we are joined by Dr. Kristen Kellen, associate professor of biblical counseling and associate Director of the Doctorate of Education Studies at the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. We discuss the important topic of...
08.02.2023
Virtual vs. In-Person Counseling - Curtis Solomon
On this episode of This vs. That, we are joined by Curtis Solomon, Executive Director of the Biblical Counseling Coalition, to discuss virtual vs. in-person counseling. Curtis shares his insights on the primary concerns of those who may be skeptical...
07.26.2023
Longing vs. Trusting God in Singleness - Yana Jenay
On this episode of This vs. That, we sit down with Jana Jenay Connor, a writer, Bible teacher, and host of the Living Single podcast, to discuss the topic of longing versus trusting God in singleness. Whether you are married...
07.19.2023
Self-Care vs. Wise Sabbath - Rusty Mckie
On this episode of This vs. That, we explore the topic of self-care versus wise Sabbath with special guest Rusty Mckie. Rusty is a spiritual director, author, and founder of Steadfast Ministries, which exists to help others stay grounded in...
07.12.2023
Releasing Friendships vs. Walking Away - Jonathan Holmes
On this episode of This vs. That, we sit down with Jonathan Holmes, the founder and executive director of Fieldstone Counseling and pastor of counseling for Parkside Church. We delve into the topic of releasing friendships in a godly way...
07.05.2023
Deconstruction vs. Discernment - Michael Keller
On this episode of This vs. That, we talk with Dr. Michael Keller, founding and senior pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Lincoln Square in New York City, about deconstructing versus discernment. We explore the broad lexical range of the word...
06.28.2023
Season 2 Preview
In this episode of This vs. That we share a preview of what's to come in season 2. ----- This vs. That is a podcast of Anchored Hope. Anchored Hope provides practical help to those hurting by anchoring their hope in Jesus and...
06.07.2023
Godly Striving vs. Works-Based Sanctification - Joel Muddamalle
On this final episode of This vs. That season 1, we discuss the tension between godly striving and works-based sanctification with Dr. Joel Muddamalle, Director of Theology and Research for Proverbs 31 Ministries and Lysa TerKeurst. We explore the motivations...
05.31.2023
Performance vs. Worship - Shane and Shane
In this episode of This vs. That, we talk with Shane Barnard and Shane Everett, better known as Shane and Shane. They discuss the topic of Performance vs. Worship and how it's relevant to every believer. The conversation also touches on...
05.24.2023
Control vs. Discipleship in Parenting - Melissa Kruger
On this episode of This vs. That, we dive into the topic of parenting with special guest Melissa Kruger. Join us as we discuss the difference between control and discipleship in parenting and how to navigate the transition as our...
05.17.2023
Divine Sovereignty vs. Toxic Positivity - Jared Wilson
On this episode of This vs. That, we dive into the topic of Divine Sovereignty vs. Toxic Positivity. We discuss the trending phrase of toxic positivity and its impact on our lives, and why it's important to take a step...
05.10.2023
Self-Awareness vs. Navel-Gazing - Ronnie Martin
On this episode of This vs. That, we chat with Ronnie Martin, about the difference between self-awareness and navel gazing. Ronnie shares his personal experience with introspection and how he combats its tendency to become all-consuming. From intentional curiosity in...
05.03.2023
Caring For the Body vs. Idolizing the Body - Lainey Greer
In this episode of This vs. That, Dr. Lainey Greer joins the conversation to discuss the balance between caring for our bodies and idolizing them. We talk about the misunderstanding of the body in Christian circles and the importance of...
04.26.2023
Counseling vs. Discipleship - Ed Welch
In this episode of This vs. That, we talk with Dr. Ed Welch about the relationship between discipleship and counseling. We explore the similarities and differences between the two, and emphasize the importance of understanding when to seek counseling versus...
04.19.2023
Manipulation vs. Influence - Brad Hambrick
In this episode of This vs. That, we talk to Brad Hambrick about the important topic of manipulation versus influence. Brad serves as Pastor of Counseling at the Summit Church in Durham, North Carolina. He also serves as assistant professor...
04.12.2023
Diligence vs. Workaholism - Courtney Moore
This episode of This vs. That features a discussion with Courtney Moore about the topic of Workaholism vs. Diligence where we examine intersection of work and faith. We touch on topics such as the glorification of ministry over other forms...
04.05.2023
Worry vs. Anxiety - Deepak Reju
In this episode of This vs. That we talk with our friend Deepak Reju about the topic of Anxiety vs. Fear. We discuss the spectrum of anxiety, from low-grade anxiety to panic attacks, and the words associated with anxiety, such...
03.13.2023
Introducing Our NEW Podcast
In this episode we introduce This vs. That, a podcast where we look at what we think and why we think it. Our first episode launches April, 5th. So be sure to subscribe and get every episode delivered directly to you. ----- This...

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This vs. That episodes:

Exhaustion vs. Perseverance - Abbey Wedgeworth

Bonus Episode: The Foundation of Anchored Hope

Bonus Episode: What is Anchored Hope?

Bonus Episode: Wise Words for Challenging Times

Political Engagement vs. Political Idolatry - Russell Moore

Singleness: Burden vs. God-Ordained - Dani Treweek

Grieving with Hope vs. Grieving without Hope - Tim Challies

Frustration vs. Anger - Mark Vroegop

Listening vs. Talking in Prayer - John Starke

Humility vs. Self-Loathing - Jonathan Holmes

Normal Conflict vs. Critical Conflict in Marriage - Dave Harvey

Authoritarian vs. Authoritative Parenting - Julie Lowe

Self-Confidence vs. Confidence in Christ - Elyse Fitzpatrick

Wisdom vs. Knowledge - Mac Brunson

Cultural Engagement vs. Avoiding Culture - Albert Mohler

Panic vs. Fear - Paul Tautges

Harshness vs. Abuse - Darby Strickland

Self-Kingdom vs. God's Kingdom - Jamie Ivey

Readers vs. Non-Readers – Walter Shaw

PTSD vs. Just Stress - Curtis Solomon

Sadness vs. Depression - Christine Chappell

Pastor as Friend vs. Pastor as Authority - Ryan Ross

Oversharing vs. Authenticity - Jen Wilkin

Confronting vs. Covering in Love - Joe Keller

Adultery: Knowing Too Much vs. Knowing Just Enough - Ellen Dykas

Healthy Emotional Expression vs. Being Controlled by Emotions - Alasdair Groves

Punishment vs. Godly Discipline in Parenting - Jared Kennedy

Gossip vs. Godly Sharing - Kristen Kellen

Virtual vs. In-Person Counseling - Curtis Solomon

Longing vs. Trusting God in Singleness - Yana Jenay

Self-Care vs. Wise Sabbath - Rusty Mckie

Releasing Friendships vs. Walking Away - Jonathan Holmes

Deconstruction vs. Discernment - Michael Keller

Season 2 Preview

Godly Striving vs. Works-Based Sanctification - Joel Muddamalle

Performance vs. Worship - Shane and Shane

Control vs. Discipleship in Parenting - Melissa Kruger

Divine Sovereignty vs. Toxic Positivity - Jared Wilson

Self-Awareness vs. Navel-Gazing - Ronnie Martin

Caring For the Body vs. Idolizing the Body - Lainey Greer

Counseling vs. Discipleship - Ed Welch

Manipulation vs. Influence - Brad Hambrick

Diligence vs. Workaholism - Courtney Moore

Worry vs. Anxiety - Deepak Reju

Introducing Our NEW Podcast

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