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Season 2

June 25, 2025

The Moral Argument and More: Why God Is the Best Explanation

Episode 2.16 Can we explain morality, reason, consciousness, or beauty without God? In this episode, we walk through the Moral Argument for God's existence and expand into a broader set of transcendental arguments that point ...

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June 18, 2025

The Church in Motion – People, Positions, and Presents

Episode 2.14 The church isn’t a building or a brand—it’s a people on mission, empowered by God and equipped with spiritual gifts. In the final episode of our series on biblical church ministry, we turn our focus to the people...

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June 16, 2025

Ezra and Nehemiah – More Than Leadership Lessons

Episode 2.13 They’re not miracle workers, prophets, or kings—so why do Ezra and Nehemiah matter? In this kickoff episode of our new series, Michael and Zach explore why these often-overlooked books are anything but boring. To...

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June 11, 2025

Programs with a Purpose – Ministry That Bears Fruit

Episode 2.12 Programs can be a powerful tool for church ministry—but only when they serve the right purpose. In this episode, we look at how church programs help fulfill the biblical mission to glorify God through evangelism ...

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June 9, 2025

Celebrity Pastors, Paychecks, and the Purpose of Ministry

Episode 2.11 From million-dollar mansions to private jets, the rise of “celebrity pastors” has sparked questions about fame, finances, and faithfulness in church leadership. In this episode, we explore the complex topic of pa...

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June 4, 2025

Devoted to the Priorities: Teaching, Fellowship, Worship, and Prayer

Episode 2.10 What did the earliest church focus on—and what should we still be devoted to today? In this episode, we unpack Acts 2:42, where four clear priorities are laid out: the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the breaking...

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June 2, 2025

Giving Under Grace

Episode 2.9 What the New Testament Teaches About Generosity What does the New Testament really say about giving? Is the tithe still required—or has something deeper taken its place? In this episode, we unpack the language, th...

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May 28, 2025

The Purpose of the Church

Episode 2.8 Why does the church exist? In this episode, we begin a short series on biblical church ministry by laying the foundation: the church exists to glorify God. Drawing from passages like Romans 15 and 1 Corinthians 6,...

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May 26, 2025

Tithes and Offerings in the Old Testament

Episode 2.7 Was tithing in the Old Testament just 10%? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the tithes and offerings required under the Mosaic Law and discover a much broader and more complex picture than many realize. W...

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May 21, 2025

On the Road to Foster: A Conversation with Stephen and Emily Bostic

Episode 2.6 In this special episode, Zach interviews Stephen and Emily Bostic as they share their heart for fostering children. Recorded on the road while returning from a conference on foster care and adoption, the conversat...

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May 19, 2025

Practical Guide to Money Part 2

Episode 2.5 In Part 2 of our series on Biblical stewardship, we continue exploring practical, gospel-centered principles for managing money well. This episode covers four more key areas of financial wisdom—focusing on the hea...

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May 14, 2025

Yom Pt 2 – Which Interpretation Is Best?

Episode 2.4 Episode Description: In Part 2 of our deep dive into Genesis 1, we ask the big question: Which creation view best fits both the Bible and the observable universe? Building on our discussion of yom in Part 1, we co...

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May 12, 2025

Practical Guide to Money Part 1

Episode 2.3 The Bible has a lot to say about money—and so have we. But how do we take timeless truths and turn them into daily habits? In this episode, Michael and Zach move from principle to practice as we explore eight key ...

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May 7, 2025

T3 | Yom – Can an Old Earth Reading Be Faithful to the Text?

Episode 2.2 In this Think Tank Thursday (T3) episode, we dive into one of the most debated words in Genesis 1—yom, the Hebrew word for “day.” Can a faithful, text-driven reading of Scripture support the idea that the creation...

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May 5, 2025

Biblical Wisdom and Wealth: What Proverbs Teaches About Money

Episode 2.1 In this episode, we begin a biblical theology of money and possessions, focusing on the book of Proverbs. Using Kevin DeYoung’s material as a foundation, we explore ten key principles about money that range from t...

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