Episode 44: Burden or Benefit?

It's another listener question episode! Kurt and Brady jump in off the top rope into a discussion on movements like Black Lives Matter and Back the Blue with a look at how Jesus would respond to these current cultural moments. So put on your safety helmets and strap in as we explore what the Bible says about mixing Religion and Politics.

References:
Matthew 5:17-25
Deuteronomy 16:18-20
Leviticus 19:17
Leviticus 23:22
Deuteronomy 14:22
Mark 12:14-17
Hebrews 13:1-3
Luke 13:1-5
1 Corinthians 1:10-13
James 4:1-5

Tim Keller Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/29/opinion/sunday/christians-politics-belief.html

In our first ever socially distanced episode, Kurt and Brady discuss The Parable of the Dishonest Manager. Tune in as we explore a strange story and the lessons it can teach us about God and Money.

References:
Luke 16:1-13
Proverbs 18:11

In this episode we answer a question from one of our listeners! Are we a benefit or a burden to God? Kurt and Brady explore this topic by looking at the story of Job and discussing if a person can fit one of these two categories in relation to God.

References:
Job 7:20
Job 22:2
Job 42:1-6
Colossians 1:17-20

It's our 2nd Anniversary episode! Brady and Kurt sit down and discuss changes to the show and have an honest conversation about where we've been and where we're heading in the future.

References:
Hebrews 10:19-25
Psalm 16:1-8

Where can God use you best? This is a question most Christians have wrestled with in their lives. Is it on the job? A full-time ministry? Join us as we explore where our faith and daily lives intersect on this final episode of our Questioning the Faith series!

References:
Matthew 10:5-8

What are you most afraid of when considering a life lived for Christ? Kurt and Brady discuss topics like identity, success in ministry, and skateboarding in this third installment of the series.

References:
Luke 12:4-7
Genesis 18

Why does God love you? It's a question that has haunted Christians for millennia, and has led to people doing some pretty crazy things as a result. Kurt and Brady tackle this topic head on as we continue our series exploring questions about the Faith.

References:
Luke 23:32-35
Galatians 5:19-23

As we kick off Season 3, we take a candid look at questions Kurt and Brady have about the faith. In this episode we discuss discontentment with the American Church, and ways we feel we can improve our own interactions with a community commanded by Christ.

References:
Revelation 3:14-22

It's our 2nd Annual Christmas Special! Join us as Kurt and Brady set the table with a different approach to the study of Christmas, and discover how fish and bread are essential ingredients to remember when preparing for any holiday meal.

References:
John 6:1-15
Exodus 12:1-20
Exodus 16:16-26
Exodus 12:1-12
John 6:32-40

One of the most common complaints about Christians is we're hypocrites. We say one thing in public but our private lives don't back up our words. Join Kurt and Brady as they explore the secret side of Christianity outlined by Christ, and discover how this should shape our worship, ministry, and even our social media use.

References:
Matthew 6:1-6 & 16-18
Matthew 5:14-16
Luke 18:9-14
Acts 10:1-7
1 Corinthians 3:10-15