Text Us! Due to some unforeseen circumstances, we were not able to get together to record this week. We will have an episode for next week. Please hang with us! If you would like to donate to the Podcast, you can do that here: https://www.fgbi.org/contact--giving.html Type the amount you would like to give in, proceed to the next window and in the …

Our favorite music of last year came from established voices reaching new heights — and no, not Taylor Swift or Beyoncé. Sarah, Claude, and Aarik join Josh to discuss Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar, and Bon Iver. They also sneak in a couple of TV and movie picks.SHOW NOTESClaude on ‘Kendrick Lamar and Wounded Healers’ - https://thinkchristian.net/kendr…

Detectives, witches, and robots feature prominently in our favorite television of the year. Kathryn, Joe, and Abby join Josh to share their picks — as well as their favorite snacks for taking in some TV on the couch.SHOW NOTESRoslyn Hernández on ‘COWBOY CARTER as Liturgy’ - https://thinkchristian.net/cowboy-carter-as-liturgyJosh on ‘Seeing Romans 6…

Text Us! As we discussed in our last episode, the Bible seems clear in its command that believers are to go and make disciples. The next step is exploring how one is to effectively carry out this command. That is precisely what we discuss on this episode. If you would like to donate to the Podcast, you can do that here: https://www.fgbi.org/contact…

A new podcast series explores the monumental run of albums released by Stevie Wonder in the 1970s, giving Josh, Aarik, and Kathryn an excuse to celebrate the expansive musicality and spirituality of the pop-culture icon.SHOW NOTESThe Wonder of Stevie podcast — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wonder-of-stevie/id1767486783Send your picks fo…

Text Us! In Matthew 28:19-20 we are given what has come to be known as "The Great Commission". Is this commission still binding on the church? Are we obligated to fulfill the command that Christ is giving here, or was it merely for the disciples? Further, when Matthew 28:19 says to "go" is it a direct command, or merely a passive statement that we …

Text Us! Some have the opinion that because we are of the Kingdom of God, then our allegiance should be to that Kingdom alone. We should have no part in the affairs of earthly government. However, is that what the Bible truly teaches? Does our citizenship of the Kingdom of God negate our responsibility to be good citizens of our nation? Are these c…

To celebrate Abby’s new book, Films for All Seasons, she, Josh, and Claude have a conversation about one of the lesser-observed dates on the church calendar—All Souls Day—and one of the movies that captures its spirit: Pixar’s Coco.SHOW NOTESAbby’s book, Films for All Seasons — https://www.ivpress.com/films-for-all-seasonsClaude’s book, Reading Bla…

Text Us! We continue our series on the Kingdom of God. We have already established that there is a sense in which the Kingdom of God is present in this world today. We see that evidenced through the power of God demonstrated in various forms. However, is there a sense in which the Kingdom will come in a "fuller" expression and realization? If so, d…

Get thee behind me, Satan? That’s been difficult as of late — at least at the movies. From the recent Rosemary’s Baby prequel Apartment 7A to other 2024 titles like Late Night with the Devil, Longlegs, and The Deliverance, satanic cinema has been growing in popularity. What might explain the trend? Josh, Joe, and Roslyn share their theories, as wel…

Text Us! Though the Kingdom of God has not been realized in its fullest sense yet, there is an element of it that is accessible and evident even now. The power of the Kingdom was demonstrated through the ministry of Christ and the Apostles in the Gospels, then through the church in the book of Acts, and is still evident in modernity. There really i…

Text Us! All throughout the Gospel accounts we find this concept of the Kingdom of God or the Kingdom of Heaven. What is so important about understanding what this reference is? Jesus found it important enough to make it a central topic of his preaching in the Gospel accounts. Further, how does understanding this important concept transform the lif…

Text Us! We were given a suggestion regarding a topic by a listener. This listener wanted us to discuss "Understanding God's Call to Ministry". In this episode, we define what ministry actually is, and who is called to ministry. Further, we give some advice on how to determine if God is calling you to a specific ministry within the church. We hope …

The familiar threats of the Alien franchise — namely xenomorphs and the Weyland-Yutani Corporation — take on new forms in Alien: Romulus. Josh, JR., and Sarah discuss how this installment fits with the other films, as well as what it might have to say about sin — both original and chosen. Oh, and JR. defends THAT choice involving a “new” synthetic.…

“Winning isn’t for everyone.” So declares a prominent Nike ad that ran during the 2024 Olympics, suggesting deception and selfishness are qualities required to capture the gold. If that’s true, how should Christians think about athletic competition? With the Olympics as the backdrop, Josh, Aarik, and Kathryn discuss what it means to win as a follow…

In the Star Wars streaming series The Acolyte, the Force is wielded by self-righteous Jedi, a coven of space witches, and a dark, mysterious stranger. Do any of them do so with honor? And what of the twin sisters, played by Amandla Stenberg, caught in the middle? Josh, Joe, and Abby consider what the series has to say about sin and confession, abus…

With a handful of fresh tracks on the eve of a promised mixtape, what is the State of Chance? Josh and Claude consider the trajectory of the artist’s career thus far, as well as the “language of redemption” that can be heard in his new music.SHOW NOTESXavier Ramey on ‘Coloring Book: A Chance Encounter with Joy’ - https://thinkchristian.net/coloring…

Text Us! Paul instructs the believers at Corinth concerning the covering of the head by women in the public worship setting in 1Corinthians 11. What was the covering that Paul was referring to? Further, does this passage truly deal with hair, or is it referring to a material item that was popular in the Jewish community of that day, used for a head…

Listen in as Josh Larsen and Amber Noel lead a TC Movie Club conversation that centers on the audacious ending of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Do the movie’s final moments — which are rife with religious imagery — leave us in a place of revenge? Redemption? Somewhere in between?SHOW NOTESAmber on ‘Survival, Seeds, and Salvation in Furiosa: A Mad Max Sa…

Text Us! Does the Bible have anything to say about the application of cosmetics? How are Christians supposed to navigate this topic of debate? Further, what principles from Scripture can we apply that will help us think Biblically about this concept? These are all things that we discuss on today's episode, as we continue our multipart response to a…

Text Us! Some within Christendom argue that the Bible has little say concerning that which Christians are to wear, or refrain from wearing. Is this accurate? Does the Bible say anything concerning the outward adornment of the person? Are there areas of prohibition concerning this topic, or merely suggestions that one is to take into consideration? …

Did you catch the references to Noah, Melchizedek, and the Aramaic roots of a character’s name in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes? JR. and Roslyn have you covered as they join Josh to talk about the latest Apes installment, set a few generations after the time of Caesar the chimpanzee, who is now regarded as something of a religious figure.SHOW N…

Text Us! No doubt you have heard sermons in your church concerning the "Cost of Discipleship". It is a pretty popular message that seeks to challenge the believer to a place of self-evaluation as it relates to their dedication in following Christ. However, have you ever considered that preaching such a message could potentially be an effective tool…

Left without their teacher, can the mutant superheroes of X-Men ’97 find their purpose? Josh, Joe, and Sarah discuss the ways the animated series might — and might not — echo the dynamics of the disciples leading up to Pentecost. But first they have to decide which one of them gets to play Nightcrawler.SHOW NOTESTC podcast on Jonathan Hickman’s X-M…

Josh, Aarik, and Abby discuss whether any spiritual comfort can be found amidst the sonic agitation of Vampire Weekend’s fifth album, Only God Was Above Us.SHOW NOTESTC podcast on Vampire Weekend’s Father of the Bride - https://thinkchristian.net/podcast/resurrection-hope-avengers-endgame-vampire-weekends-father-of-the-brideJoel Mayward on Father o…