In the grand scheme of eternity, are accountants really that important? Can dog-walkers say they're serving God as much as pastors?

In this episode, Ben and Paul are joined by their good friend Matt Kuske. While Matt comes from a family of professional church workers, he works in the corporate world and is now an active member of the church Ben and Paul serve. We discuss the tension Christians can face about the merits of "regular" jobs, and whether they are just as good and God-pleasing as "ministry" jobs. No matter what work you do, this episode is for you!

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"Wow, It's been so long! We should totally get together!"

When's the last time you told someone that, but didn't follow through?

In this episode, Ben, Paul and Kate talk about friendships. They wonder: what does it mean to be a good friend? Why is friendship so hard? How many friends can a person really have? Is it okay to "grow apart" from friends you were once close with? What does Jesus have to teach us about friendship? If you've asked any of these questions, then this episode is for you!

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"I do."

What do those two little words bring to mind? Do they bring thoughts of wedded bliss and a lifetime of joy? Do they bring longing, pain, or regret? Is it some combination of the above?

In many ways, Christians have been the champions of "marriage." While there are plenty of good reasons for that, it made us wonder: what about Christians who aren't married? Is singleness REALLY just as good and God-pleasing as marriage? We tackle these and related questions with our friend Cody MacMillan, a gifted pastor-in-training who also happens to be single. We examine the ways we see marriage and singleness represented in churches today in light of some relevant Scripture and personal experience.

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*blocked*...*unfriended*...*removed from group text*

What if you don't agree with the way other people act online? What if they say things that you find wrong or reprehensible? Is there a "right" way to respond? Is there any room for disagreement whatsoever? Ben and Paul tackle these and other questions on this week's episode.

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"So, why do we do this?" "Oh, it's just what we do."

In this episode, Katelyn joins Ben and Paul once again for another riveting discussion. They discuss the role of tradition in forming communities, especially the community of the church. They wonder: Are traditions worth keeping alive? What exactly keeps a tradition alive? These are the questions!

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Just faking it til you make it? We may be too...

In this episode, Ben and Paul talk candidly about their experiences with imposter syndrome in their own lives and in ministry. They share some ways they've addressed that through a more faithful view God, themselves and their work.

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Jesus and His Heavenly Father...is one of these things not like the other?

Lots of people throughout time have struggled to reconcile the Jesus they encounter in the New Testament with the God of wrath and judgement in the Old Testament. Ben and Paul are joined by fellow pastor Jamie Holt to give their two cents. Through a deep dive into some related topics they suggest that while this question is not easy, there's more to it than we may initially think.

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What does it mean to "use" God's name, let alone take it in vain? Good question!

In this episode Ben and Paul wonder what's really going on with the commandment about God's name. With concrete examples and discussion of the historical context of the commandment, they suggest that this commandment deals with more than just our words.

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How many hours a day do you spend on your phone? Are certain social media platforms not appropriate for Christians to engage with? And what is social media doing to our hearts, minds, and souls? 

On this episode Ben and Paul sat down with their friend Katelyn, manager of social media and creative content at their church, to discuss the impact and opportunities in the world of social media.

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Sunday morning basketball game, or Sunday morning worship--that is the question!

In this episode, Ben and Paul are joined again by their friend Jack to discuss the ways that involvement in sports can impact one's faith--especially for today's youth. If you want to hear an honest discussion about the merits of sports, as well as creative ways to keep one's faith the top priority throughout busy sports seasons, then this episode is for you!

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