Matt and Steve are a father and son duo who have 65 years of ministry experience between them. Matt has led worship in some capacity for 25 years and Steve has worked with students for more than 40 years. Join them as they discuss topics that cover everything from deconstructing your faith and ministry to marriage and parenting. Matt and Steve are story tellers and love to talk about their friendship as father and son (which, as you’ll hear, wasn’t always the case). Once a month or so they t ...
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Melana and Shealin live in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville. They feel passionate about; education, learning, health, travel, pets, and WAY too many other awesome topics to list here. Both are educators striving to improve education by teaching the whole child, keeping current, avoiding the drama, and maintaining high expectations in general. They hope this podcast will encourage people to be their best, keep it simple, and find joy in life. Small goals, people. Support this podcast: ht ...
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Two people that like to talk about everything that happens in their daily lives. Ranges from sports to school to just about anything. Cover art photo provided by Chester Ho on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@chesterho
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Can't have your own reality show? Record a podcast! Ana and Dusty are a "young" married couple that just entertains each other by talking trash and having fun. Sharing each experience with who ever cares to listen. Very explicit language and stories...not for the faint-hearted.
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Hang out with aging hipsters Ian MacDog, Anand Bhatt, The Millenial Grrl (Kayla Lynch) and me, Earl Epstein! Have a laugh. Cringe, groan and raise a brow occasionally as we try to keep the wheels from falling off the show! Talk about chemistry! A middle-aged Jew, a Scotsman, and an Indian guy - lifelong buddies who forgot to grow up - and a Carribean millennial girl with attitude. We laugh about our bizarre lives, the latest news, rumors and trends (and annoy some pretty unusual guests. in t ...
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Ep. 29 -- (Ministry) - Get Organized! (Calendar)
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This one is geared specifically towards ministers and organizing your ministry. Chocked full of very practical advice, Steve shares experience from his time in ministry of how organization pays off. Taking you through the process of planning, the guys say you should: Pray Where do you want to go and goals to achieve. Calendar, put it on the calenda…
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Ep 28 - Politics & Election Decisions
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Sometimes decisions are very clear cut, and sometimes they are a little more difficult. When it comes to politics and deciding who to vote for (especially with the 2024 Presidential elections coming up so quickly here in the U.S.) sometimes you need a tool to filter through what everyone else is telling you, and listen to what the Holy Spirit says.…
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Ep. 27 - The Gospel, our DNA, and never giving up
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Have you ever heard the term "the gospel" and cringed, or felt like you had to think up a clever way of telling people about Jesus? Maybe you went through some kind of training in the past or learned a formula. How do we live our lives where the Gospel is the center of it? Is it really that important? Do you ever have times where you feel like you'…
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In this episode, we mention a great group, Axis.org. With their permission, we use one of their resources, an article on Teen Dating, which you can access here. Teen dating can be a scary time for your teen, and also you as a parent. Join Steve and Matt as they wade into these waters.Av Matt Coleman
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Have you ever heard someone say "I don't have to go to church to be a Christian?" or maybe "My faith is private, and I don't need to involve other people with that." Steve and Matt discuss what the church is, and why we need it. You may be a person that has been hurt by a church or church people. You've come to the right place! Join the guys as the…
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This episode was a question sent in by a listener. As a new youth minister, he was wondering what advice or wisdom Steve had when it comes to setting values and goals for your youth ministry. Listen up YM's, this one has some great advice for building the culture in your ministry!Av Matt Coleman
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Have you ever wondered what translation of the Bible is right for you? Check out this episode where we discuss (with some of our friends!) what translation(s) we use and why. Check out this website for a great comprehensive list of Bible translations from Logos bible software. https://wiki.logos.com/Bible_Translation_Spectrum Intro music: Wes Cepin…
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This is part 2 in the conversation where the guys talk about how to have a lasting marriage. Make sure you check out part 1 before jumping into this one.Av Matt Coleman
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Have you ever seen and elderly couple that acts like they are newlyweds? How do you get there? Steve and Matt talk about how to have a lasting marriage in this first of a two-part conversation.Av Matt Coleman
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What do you do when you have kids that are rebellious? How do you show them love even when you've had it up to here? Steve and Matt talk through raising kids and being parents, even when it gets tough.Av Matt Coleman
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This one is for all Youth Ministers. Steve talks about being a youth minister and why he stayed a youth minister all the way to retirement. Steve & Matt as they talk about the rewards and benefits of staying in Youth mInistry.Av Matt Coleman
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Nothing makes people get defensive and upset quite as quickly as politics. In this episode, Matt and Steve don't tell you who to vote for, which party to be part of or even where they stand politically. What they do discuss is what it means to be a Christian in America and what we should do with our right to vote.…
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Ep. 17 Moralistic Therapeutic Deism
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Maybe you've never heard the term Moralistic Therapeutic Deism, but maybe you've heard the term "Jesus Take the Wheel!" Especially in America and some of the west, the idea of Christianity has been reduced to "Be a good person, do what makes you happy, and your feelings are what matter more than anything. Basically we sprinkle a little religion int…
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Ep. 16 (Ministry) Staying Relevant?
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Matt asks Steve, "How do you stay relevant as you age as a youth minister? or is staying relevant important as a minister?" Great conversation ensues about what it means to stay relevant and how the word is never out of style! Intro Music: Wes Cepin Outro Music: Matt ColemanAv Matt Coleman
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Ep. 15 Finding Joy in Reading Scripture
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While this one could be directed to people who study scripture to preach, teach or lead groups, it's also for anybody. How do we find joy in reading the scripture when it seems to get stale or boring? The guys discuss some of their favorite ways to read and how to fall in love with the Bible all over again. Intro Music: Wes Cepin Outro Music: Matt …
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Ep. 14 (Marriage) Divorce is not an Option
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In an age of rampant divorce, co-habitation and non-commitment, Steve and Matt talk about the importance of the marriage relationship and committing for the long-term. We do not condemn or browbeat those who have been divorced, but we talk about the importance of the marriage vows and how to stick it through and not only survive, but thrive! Intro …
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Continuing the conversation about anxiety and depression, Matt shares his story, and the guys talk through what scripture has to say. Make sure you listen to part 1 first! Intro Music: Wes Cepin Outro Music: Matt ColemanAv Matt Coleman
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Anxiety and depression are a modern pandemic. Steve and Matt talk about their family experience with anxiety and the devastating effect it has in our day-to-day lives. This one is really important, so we'll take the time to do this in two parts. Intro Music: Wes Cepin Outro Music: Matt ColemanAv Matt Coleman
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When it comes to raising children, teaching them to respect their elders is crucial in training them how to interact with others in the future. It seems like empathy and understanding are diminished in our culture and we feel like it must begin in the home. As always, start with the end result in mind, and work towards that end. Intro music by Wes …
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Ep. 10 (Ministry) Youth Ministry overview
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We were at an event and asked youth ministers to ask any question they'd like. One person asked what advice we would give to youth ministers (or any minister) that is just getting started. This sparked a whole brainstorm for us about conversations to have when you're just starting out, or even if you are firmly embedded in the trenches of ministry.…
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We are by no means experts in romance, but thi sis an important part of the marriage relationship. We're not talking about sex; we're talking about intimacy, which is a completely different concept. Join Matt and Steve as they talk about why it's important, and even some practical steps to keep romance alive in your marriage. Intro music by Wes Cep…
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Ep 8 Stop Being Your Child's Friend
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Being a parent is a difficult job. We want what's best for our children, but sometimes we just want to be liked! The problem is, that when you decide to be your child's friend, you can cause great damage to the relationship you have with your children. What's more important, having a child that likes you, or having a great relationship with your ch…
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Steve and Matt discuss a little more about the difference between the "essence" and the "expression" of worship. How can we worship God when we don't care for the style of music being played? Intro music by Wes Cepin Outro music by Matt ColemanAv Matt Coleman
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Steve was thinking about the Essence vs. the Expression of worship. Sometimes we get all bent out of shape about styles of worship when we're missing completely what worship actually is. Intro Music by Wes Cepin Outro Music by Matt ColemanAv Matt Coleman
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Merry Christmas! We're gifting you a bonus episode. Matt caught up with one of Steve's former students during a retreat to see what living a lifestyle of Staying in the Word has meant to him after graduating from the Youth Ministry. Music by Matt ColemanAv Matt Coleman
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Steve's personal slogan is Stay in the Word. Matt asks two questions: Why is staying in the word your priority, and how do you make it a priority, practically speaking? Intro Music by Wes Cepin Outro Music by Matt ColemanAv Matt Coleman
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This episodes is specifically for ministers. How do you fight against burnout and protect your family? Steve and Matt offer some practical advice for how to protect your family against burnout and overwork. Intro Music by Wes Cepin Outro Music by Matt ColemanAv Matt Coleman
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Ep 3: (Parenting) Do difficult things.
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We want what's best for our children, but sometimes we don't allow our children to learn from difficult experiences. How do we teach them to learn on their own in an environment that also protects them. Discipline and correction are ways to show your children that you love them, because you're willing to train them how to be successful in life. Int…
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Deconstructing your faith isn't a bad thing, but the problem is, once you break it down to the basics, it's time to build it back. How do you walk with God and allow him to show you who he is? Intro Music: Wes Cepin Outro Music: Matt ColemanAv Matt Coleman
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Seems like people are always talking about deconstructing their faith. What does this mean? Should we deconstruct? Should we be questioning God? Join Steve and Matt as they discuss what it means to have questions and what you should do in response to doubt. Intro Music by Wes Cepin Outro Music by Matt Coleman…
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Springsteen, DeVito or Maron... Sorry, no:) (This week: Tough movie decisions, Millennial bad boys, Kayla's Uber boyfriend, Highest paid actor, Tik Tok, the Vatican's new tech, The Joker, Bernie Saunders ...
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We All Thought Turkeys Could Fly! (This Week: Drake bashing, Fun with 80's band names, Sad Millennials, Trump's impeach-cobbler, will the 2020s suck?, You never saw Star Wars?, Weddings, Movies, Porn ...
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Somehow We Made it Through Two! (This week: Dollar-Store Butt Spray, A Cure for Sneezing, Trap Music, Blackface, Mozart's fetish, Aliens, The Princess Bride
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We've Started A Podcast - WHAT WERE WE THINKING!?!
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TRAILER: "Oh God, We Need a Trailer, Too?" - (NOT an actual episode!)
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Wrapping it up with more of our normal chatter and musings except with a bow! Happy holidays, see ya next year!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wewerejustthinking/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wewerejustthinking/support
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Episode 19: Cafe's, good buys, new stuff, more book, the gram, and good deeds.
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Our episode titles speak for themselves 😁. Poaeng chair SC Teacher done had enough --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wewerejustthinking/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wewerejustthinking/support
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Episode 18: Shams, collapsibles, more books, trying new things, holidays, and rest yourself.
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Big 'ol rant abut expectations, new collapsibles that are eco friendly and non-toxic, great books to read when you are trapped by family or just looking for a good read, thankfulness moment given the season, ways to get your news without watching the news, trying new stuff, and getting some rest. Until next time, be authentically you without apolog…
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Episode 17: The wrong kind of invite, a different focus on inclusion, boundaries, beliefs, Billie!
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This one is DEEP y'all! We got on a tangent that worked out great for us and we hope you'll be open minded and willing to be open to the presented perspective and also share with us on whichever platform your thoughts, reflections, input. Thanks for listening! Also check out Billie! (Not a sponsor, just like it). Remember, you rock. --- Send in a v…
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Episode 16: Stay home, essential oil cleaning, fall weather, toxic environments, silence is powerful
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We chat about a lot today...tried shampoo bars? Love fall weather? Try to clean with less toxic cleaners? Silence is powerful if you don't have anything valuable to share. Please stay home when you're sick. We appreciate you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wewerejustthinking/messageSupport this podcast: https:/…
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Episode #15: Assumptions, veggies, defeat, more books, and what you're up to.
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How to Walk Away by Katherine Center--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wewerejustthinking/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wewerejustthinking/support
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Episode 14: Excuses, honesty, anxiety, good friends, budgeting, garland, and rest yourself.
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No recommendations this week! Whhhaaaa?? We just through out some topics we were feeling. We're sure you'll dig them too. Thanks for listening!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wewerejustthinking/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wewerejustthinking/support…
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Episode 13: Fall, running, music, French press, litterbugs, and things you don't have to do.
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Our 13th episode about a few different topics that were on our minds. Check out details in the notes below. French Press Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltR8VC09rOc Contemplative at Home with Lissy Clarke: http://contemplativeathome.com/author/lissywp/French Press Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltR8VC09rOc UCLA Free Meditations Con…
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Episode 12: Money, rejection, trying again, being nice, and awesome podcasts
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Squirmy and Grubs on youtube and Instagram Erin Condren planners https://www.ellevest.com - Instagram and website about finances! https://www.dinner-mom.com/spaghetti-squash-alfredo-recipe/ - YUM! https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/listen-to-this-when-you-feel-rejected - because we all do sometimes. Thinking Fast and Slow by: Danie…
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Episode 11: Anxiety, walk before you run, more TV picks.
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This part coming when I get to the airport!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wewerejustthinking/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wewerejustthinking/support
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Episode 10: Days fly by, books, meals, and guilty pleasure TV.
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So much goodness in this one! we got to catch up and talk about some stuff we love with a little ranting too of course 😉. The links did something weird this week or I did something weird to them (obviously not :)) so worst case you will have to copy and paste (the horror!) Enjoy! https://www.health.com/food/best-keto-meal-delivery-services (Keto Me…
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Episode 9: Drive nicely, get some sun, Ghosted, water, and be present
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The Proposal by Jasmine GuilloryWhen Life Gives You Lululemons by Laura WeisbergerGhosted by Rosie WalshSea to Summit X-Large Plate/bowl with lid from REIThe Next Right Thing Podcast--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wewerejustthinking/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wewerejustt…
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Episode: 8: Phones, take it outside, Betas, helping, and thanks
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Dead to Me- New series on Netflix.com CHECK IT OUT! Be prepared to binge :)Outdoor exerciseWays to spice up your relaxing bath routine or how to start one - life changing!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wewerejustthinking/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wewerejustthinking/sup…
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