Podcast Episodes

Author Aaron Armstrong drops in! He has an excellent blog with great resources. Nathan asks him why he wrote Contend- don't all Christians already agree on basic Christian doctrine? "You'd be surprised," Aaron says. He shares some examples of how not guarding doctrinal standards can lead to utter chaos in the church. Finally, Greg and Aaron talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of the Internet.

Nathan explains why we are delaying our response to the Baltimore riots and asks for prayer. One of our regulars, Dave Shive, and Greg resume their debate on who are the "sons of God" in Genesis 6. Then they go on to consider the reality of demonic activity in the 21st century.

Stephen Altrogge joins the podcast. Stephen's The Happy Rant has been the model for our own cheap knock off of his superior show! Check out his The Blazing Center for great resources. Pastor and worship leader Matt Smith chats with Stephen about song writing, good and bad worship music and generational preferences. Greg opines about the dangers of politically conservative Christianity. Nathan has a spirited debate (it's nice though!) with Stephen about gay marriages and wedding cakes. Don't forget to listen how you can get one of Stephen's books- FOR FREE!

Pastor and Author Tim Challies, the Cal Ripken of Christian blogging, joins our first international podcast (since the dude is from Toronto after all!). Nathan asks him questions on blogging, pastoring and how to battle pornography. Greg asks him some quick fire questions on Calvinism, Mark Driscoll and the good and bad of reformed Christendom. Also- pay attention to how you can get a free book authored by Tim.

Nathan asks Greg why it seems so hard to transition to spiritual matters when talking with an unbeliever. Steve Hartland from Trinity Church asks really tricky questions about what constitutes a marriage. Should a church accept people who privately married without the approval from the state? Can a person consider himself divorced before God regardless of the state's recognition? Can such a person feel free to date?

Dave Shive returns to the podcast to "clean up the mess" of so many erroneous comments he's heard since! Bill Heidel, an elder at Christ Fellowship joins the podcast for the first time. Our previous Isis podcast left him with some questions and comments that get clarified. Nathan sets up a great debate between Greg and Dave on whether the "sons of God" in Genesis 6 were angels or humans. 

Back to the podcast for a second time from the frozen tundra of Anchorage, Alaska- Pastor Jeff Crotts shares great thoughts on expository preaching. Greg starts off a discussion on why he has found the resurrection of Christ THE most helpful apologetic in engaging with unbelievers. Nathan asks how we can prepare our hearts for Easter so that the weekend actually holds some meaning!

In our significantly numbered 11th episode, we are joined by our first true radio professional. Steve Melewski from MASNSports.com sports joins the podcast to talk all things Orioles. Steve is a born and bred Baltimorean with encyclopedic knowledge of the Orioles. Greg and Nathan interact with him on best ballparks, minor league development and the Birds chances in 2015.

Christina Canapp, with New Tribes Missions, visits the podcast just two
weeks before returning to the Philippines. Nathan and Greg ask her about
everything from weather, stomach bugs, singleness and the impact of the
gospel.

Steve Hartland from Trinity Church makes his second visit to the podcast. He asks a classic
elephant in the room question- “Why are so many of my non-Christian
friends kinder than my Christian ones?” Nathan shares a real life
example where Christian school kids are outraged by their principal’s
horrible behavior. Does submission to authority preclude raising
questions or concerns? Finally Greg skates close to the edge and
suggests that maybe we don’t need to read the Bible every day.