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By Cameron Lienhart, Luke MillerReligion & Spirituality Christianity

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March 04, 2024Do Unto The Least of These...
Are christians doing something wrong when they show love but don't preach the Gospel? This week Cameron and Luke respond to a real life question they get on a regular basis. Shouldn't we do more than just feed people? They explore the objections that people often have to compassion ministries that focus on meeting physical and practical needs. Do we need to be better stewards? Don't we need to give a Gospel presentation?
(00:19) - Is Feeding People Enough?
(02:28) - Small Town Conversations.
(03:34) - Questioning Generosity.
(05:06) - Thanksgiving Meal Giveaways.
(06:33) - Addressing Objections.
(10:02) - Serving the Least of These.
(15:27) - Feeding People is the Gospel.
(15:58) - Incarnation vs. Proclamation.
(18:41) - The Issue of Bait and Switch.
(21:15) - Demonstrating Need.
(25:24) - The Concept of Stewardship.
(28:03) - The Likely Scenario.
(30:14) - It Would Still Be Enough.
32 min
February 26, 2024What is biblical worship?
Hymns or Praise songs? Church's have debated over worship probably more than any other thing. But is there a biblical key to understanding what right worship is? should we only sing certain styles? Or does just anything go? It's a total free for all?
This week pastor Cameron and Luke discuss the biblical principals that make up their convictions around worship.
(00:00) - Introducing the Uncut Podcast
(10:00) - The Structure of Prayer in Singing
(13:54) - Controversies in Worship Styles
(16:03) - Singing About God vs. Singing to God
(24:11) - Evolution of Worship Styles
(26:37) - Balancing Production Value in Worship
(29:44) - Worship as a Sacrifice
33 min
February 19, 2024Does Jesus Get Us?
In this episode of the Uncut Podcast, Pastor Luke and Pastor Cameron dissect the controversial He Gets Us Super Bowl commercials. They analyze the depiction of feet washing in the commercials and its connection to sensitive topics like abortion and LGBTQ+ issues. The pastors evaluate the backlash from the Christian community and whether the commercials effectively capture Jesus' teachings. They explore the symbolism of foot washing, emphasizing humility and vulnerability, and discuss the power of actions to convey messages. The pastors address criticisms on fund usage for the commercials, underscoring the importance of diverse approaches to spreading Jesus' message. Overall, they applaud the campaign for initiating dialogues about faith and encouraging people to explore a relationship with Jesus.
(00:00) - Introduction to the Uncut Podcast
(01:58) - He Gets Us Super Bowl Commercials
(05:04) - Controversy and Reactions to the Commercials
(10:27) - Theological and Practical Critiques of the Commercials
(16:27) - Jesus' Act of Humility and Vulnerability
(17:49) - Letting Actions Speak for Themselves
(25:50) - Critique on the Allocation of Funds
(30:15) - Analysis of Specific Images in the Commercials
(32:56) - Inviting into Relationship through the Commercials
37 min
February 12, 2024What People Ask When Picking a Church
Have the things that people have considered important when picking a church changed over time?
This week Cameron and Luke discuss how the hot topics have shifted over the decades. Spurred by a post they saw online they wanted to use it as a leaping off point to discuss how church has changed and how the theological topics that people care about have changed.
Shout out to Off the Pulpit - you can find their podcast linked here below.
https://open.spotify.com/show/1rdHsqb62vDyHKDkEoRmKt?utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree
https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1530814844?app=podcast&at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itscg=30200&itsct=lt_p&ls=1&mt=2
(05:04) - Questions of the Past: Predestination, Baptism, End Times, Spiritual Gifts
(10:09) - Exploring the Diversity of Theological Perspectives
(12:11) - Navigating Beliefs and Unity in a Non-Denominational Church
(13:15) - The Complexity of Beliefs and Baptism
(14:09) - The Influence of Jerry Jenkins in the Left Behind Series
(21:06) - Theological Debate: Can God Change His Mind?
(21:14) - Theological debate on the immutability of God
(23:09) - God's willingness to be moved by His children's requests
(25:22) - Worship style and its impact on church identity
(27:29) - Addressing concerns about spiritual abuse and discipleship in megachurches
(29:45) - The rise of branded churches over denominational churches
(31:20) - Acts 29 and Harvest Association: Their Current Status
(33:52) - Discussion on Women in Ministry and Social Justice
(36:46) - Questions of relevance in different areas of the country
(38:41) - The future of discipleship and the role of the church
(40:14) - Evaluating Church's Discipleship Methods
(41:12) - Disconnecting Physicality from Ministry
(43:02) - Closing Remarks and Contact Information
45 min
February 05, 2024The Church needs to Rethink Discipleship
What did Jesus mean when He said that His disciples need to pick up their cross and follow Him? Did he simply mean go to church on Sunday? Has the way the church taught people to follow Christ lacking? This week Cameron and Luke explore topics related to discipleship how the church may need to shift.
Carey Nieuwhof leadership Podcast with John Mark Comer
https://youtu.be/qrVKA0_CyJc?si=uoC0ypLp1JKHumr9
John Mark Comer's New Book - Practicing the Way
https://www.amazon.com/Practicing-Way-Jesus-Become-like/dp/B0BVSPG7PZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34Q4RGJ46VZ42&keywords=john+mark+comer+practicing+the+way&qid=1706910156&s=books&sprefix=john+mark+comer%2Cstripbooks%2C104&sr=1-1
(00:00) - Definition of Discipleship: Show up, Join, Serve
(03:51) - Church Calendar: Moving Towards Hope in Darker Times
(04:54) - The Intersection of Church Calendar and Redemption
(07:56) - Exploring the concept of the shadow in the church
(11:50) - The church's shadow and its impact on discipleship
(14:36) - Questioning the effectiveness of current discipleship methods
(20:05) - Superficial Church Involvement: Checking the Boxes
(20:38) - The Effectiveness of Church Practices
(23:05) - Discipleship as Apprenticeship
(24:23) - The Role of Demonstration in Apprenticeship
(26:28) - Enlisting Help for Marathon Training and Church's Approach to Discipleship
(28:01) - The Church's Guilt in Simplistic Discipleship Approach
(30:18) - Expending Energy in Teaching the First Mile
(31:11) - Lack of Apprenticeship in Martial Arts Training
(32:52) - Examining the Church's Approach to Spiritual Growth
(34:23) - Recommended Reading and Podcasts for Deeper Learning
(34:55) - Interacting with the audience and podcast contact information
(38:21) - The half-life of caffeine and willingness for energy drink sponsorships
(39:29) - The fascination with health and wellness begins
41 min
January 30, 2024Dealing with the Stress of Ministry
This week Cameron and Luke answer a few questions from listeners. First up they discuss a question from their last episode about demonic possession.
They take a few moments to discuss christian unity.
Then they respond to a series of questions related to handling the stress of pastoral ministry.
(00:00) - Wrestling with the Desire for Recognition
(01:54) - Addressing the Question: Can Christians be Possessed?
(07:56) - Exploring the Importance of Christian Unity
(10:51) - Exploring the Levels of Unity
(11:58) - Unity among Christians and the Church of Latter-day Saints
(15:41) - The Complexity of the Situation
(15:46) - The Pressure and Stress of Ministry
(17:46) - Fear of Impressing People Instead of Imparting Jesus' Message
(19:44) - Wrestling with the Pressure to Impress vs. Impact
(20:11) - Proposed Solutions and Alternatives
(21:31) - The Pressure to Perform Every Week
(23:22) - The Challenges of Being a Pastor
(25:31) - Struggling to Balance Responsibilities and Volunteer Management
(27:30) - Different Archetypes of Pastoral Leadership
(29:40) - The Increasing Demands and Expectations on Pastors
(31:09) - The Complexity of Being a Pastor Today
(36:25) - Focusing on Immediate Tasks vs. Organizational Progress
(37:06) - Balancing work and personal life as a leader
(39:09) - Putting Christ first in the midst of busyness
(43:23) - The challenges and decisions faced by pastors
(46:29) - Wrapping up the Week and Upcoming Meeting
48 min
January 22, 2024 Can Christians Be Possessed?
Welcome back! After a hiatus over the holidays Luke and Cameron are back at the Mics.
This week they catch up on a few things about the coming year before diving into talking about the question, "Can Christians be Demon Possessed?"
Cameron and Luke both share some of their personal experiences and offer counsel on how to best think about things concerning the demonic. What does the Bible have to say to us about the topic?
1 hr 2 min
December 18, 2023What We Learned After a Year of Podcasting
We did it! The Uncut Podcast made it through one year! This episode we reflect on what we have learned in that year and what we hope to see in the future with the podcast. Thank you all for your faithful listening and contributing to the conversation. We look forward to what's in store next.
(00:06) - Introducing the Uncut Podcast: Faith, Life, and Ministry
(02:02) - Podcasting Platforms and Traffic Analysis
(03:52) - Reflections on the Value and Impact of the Podcast
(12:32) - The General Topic of Engaging in Conversations
(12:49) - Exploring the Role of Women in Ministry
(15:26) - Navigating Christian parenting and LGBTQ+ issues
(18:10) - The fear of being judged for the thought process
(22:12) - Frustration with Misunderstanding and Unwillingness to Engage
(23:29) - Valuing Difficult Conversations in Ministry
(27:32) - Engaging with Listeners and the Topic of Deconstruction
(30:09) - Surprising Reasons for Deconstruction
(31:35) - The Role of Scripture in Deconstruction
(34:19) - Trusting Self-Diagnosis of Deconstruction Reasons
(41:06) - Focusing on engaging popular topics and conversations
(43:57) - Taking a break to refresh for the new year
45 min
December 11, 2023Every Christian Should Read These Books...
What books other than the Bible should we be reading? Pastor Luke and Cameron give some of their best recommended readings and why they think they are so important.
Here is a list of the books we mention:
https://conduitministries.notion.site/Books-Every-Christian-Should-Read-1756183320c64c6e9664a9b5dac96872?pvs=4
(00:00) - The Impossible Task of Choosing Just One Book
(02:02) - Bonhoeffer's Impactful Works: Cost of Discipleship and Life Together
(05:58) - The Radical Call of Caustic Discipleship
(07:47) - Bonhoeffer's Resistance Against Hitler and the Nazis
(08:01) - A Contemplation on Going Back to Germany
(10:00) - Martyrs for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
(12:18) - Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis: A Classic Apologetic Work
(17:49) - The Thought-Provoking Allegory of The Screwtape Letters
(19:31) - The Cunningness of the Enemy to Destroy God's Children
(21:46) - Books that Deepen Perception of the Spiritual Realm
(24:21) - The Power of Perspective Shift in a Book
(26:25) - Modern Book Recommendations: Life of the Beloved by Henry Nowen
(26:58) - Recommended Book: Emotionally Healthy Discipleship by Peter Scazzaro
(28:52) - Recommended Books by Peterson for Ministry
(31:40) - Peterson's Influence in Pastoral Ministry
(32:04) - Nouwen's Philosophy of Ministry
(34:47) - Pushing towards a Merry Way of Being
37 min
November 27, 2023Gluttony, The Body, and Sin
Is obesity a sin? What exactly is gluttony and how do we use it as a model for how we address sin?
This week Cam and Luke react to a video where someone claims that obesity is a sin. You can see that video here:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxVsIxTLb8V/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
(00:05) - Introducing the Uncut Podcast: Faith, Life, and Ministry
(01:58) - Gluttony vs Obesity: Understanding the Difference
(05:15) - Is Obesity a Sin? Differentiating Gluttony and Obesity
(07:10) - Gluttony: A Life of Ungenerous Excess
(09:51) - The challenge of not having a physical Bible.
(21:18) - College Cravings: A Burger Joint Nostalgia
(22:14) - Coping with Food as a Mechanism
(23:35) - The relationship between obesity and our physical bodies
(26:16) - Western versus Eastern perspectives on the body and faith
(29:10) - Jesus' resurrected body and its continuity and glorification
(32:34) - The impact of sleep and food on our overall well-being
(32:57) - The Body-Soul-Mind Connection
(43:16) - The Power of Attention in Content Creation
(47:51) - No Determination Made Today
(49:34) - Facing Criticism: "Don't come at me, bro."
(50:15) - Cameron Linehart's need for repentance and seeking forgiveness
(52:13) - Struggling with being gentle versus being mean
56 min