Podcast Episodes

Brian Davidson, Nathan's father-in-law, has been doing sports ministry for over 30 years and has traveled all over the world engaging kids and adults with the gospel through the means of sports. Throughout his experiences he's developed something of a theology of sports. 

Get your popcorn buttered and your 2 pound bag of twizzlers ready! Film critic Nathan Bartlebaugh joins Greg and Nathan to talk about the components of a good movie, how a Christian might want to think about what to watch and whether or not "Christian" movies should even be made.

Nathan, Greg and Steve resume their conversation on marital fidelity- this time with a twist- is there ever a road back to vocational ministry for maritally unfaithful pastors? Conventional wisdom among a large number of Christians is "no."  The guys kick around the pros and cons of that premise in this intense episode. They also explore the implications of understanding heaven, hell and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in a relational way rather than a spatial one.  WHAT??? 

Greg, Nathan and Steve reconnect. Steve can ride his motorcycle with full medical approval! Greg recently heard of a man who abandoned his wife and was prompted to tell Lisa "I will NEVER do that to you." The guys banter about whether or not a husband can do that in light of his own sinful nature. Then the guys just joyfully meander from topic to interesting topic.

Dave Shive makes his first visit since the infamous Calvinism debates! Nathan and Greg ask him questions about the "right" number of kids Christians should have, birth control and "procreation evangelism." Dave's sister and brother-in-law Tammy and Joe Thomas from New Winegate missions also join the panel. They have been missionaries in Germany for the last 9 years and we talk about the current spiritual state of the once glorious seedbed of Protestantism. And please consider supporting the Thomases in this very unique missions work. You can email them at Joeandtammy@newwinegate.com

Tanner, husband, father, med student and co-host of reformedpubcast.com and co-founder of reformedpub.com joins Greg and Nathan. Tanner gives us a great window to the life of a medical student and shares some provocative thoughts on medicine and healthcare.

Matt Smith talks about his time at the Billy Joel concert. Nathan and Greg discuss principles for wisdom in music and entertainment choices. Matt challenges some traditional paradigms in preaching.

It’s just Nathan and Greg tonight. Fresh from the Orioles
game Greg shares a theology of fandom. Nathan asks Greg some probing questions about
his second book on Satan. Finally they discuss whether or not Christians take
the Ephesians 6- Armor of God passage too far.

Fresh from a Taylor Swift concert, pastor and author Joe Thorn stops by to talk about his first book- Note To Self. Our friends at Reformed Pub did a great podcast with Joe recently on his second book- Experiencing The Trinity. Greg asks how Christians can PRACTICALLY preach the gospel to themselves each day. Nathan asks Joe questions about pastors, anxiety, depression and the potential role of medication for these problems.

Calvinist Batman- aka "Bruce" stops in to join the show. While committed to reformed theology, he is equally committed to continuationism regarding all of the spiritual gifts. Nathan shares some of his negative experiences in his own past with hyper-Pentecostalism. Greg asks him why 1 Corinthians 12-14 convinces Bruce that the spectacular sign gifts weren't just for the apostles.