Podcast Episodes

An unexpected, unplanned episode. Greg has an Orioles ticket "conflict" so the podcast schedule is reshuffled. It leads to Nathan and Greg having a "fireside" chat about the tragic development in the well-known Duggar family. They also hit on a few other topics in no particular order.

Pastor and Author, Zack Eswine, joins the podcast. His new book, Spurgeon's Sorrows, takes an honest look at the difficult subject of depression- using the life of Charles Spurgeon as a template. Fascinating (and dare we say SHOCKING) details emerge from Spurgeon's life as Nathan and Greg discuss subjects with Zack ranging from brain chemistry to ill-timed attempts at encouragement to a tragic, deadly stampede (at a church service) that left Spurgeon near traumatized for life. We believe that many folks suffering from depression will benefit greatly from this podcast and even more from the book!

A These Go To Eleven First! The Pastor's wives come with much in their arsenal. Greg and Matt are worried! Lisa Dutcher and Tracy Smith say they got tricked into joining the podcast. Maybe- but their insights just rock! Nathan asks a number of probing questions about marriage, children, tension, disappointments and unexpected joys in the life of a pastor's wife. 

Les Lanphere from the Reformed Pubcast joins the show! This podcast is one of the most wildly successful podcasts out there that combines beer advice with great theology. Nathan asks him where the line between "blessed euphoria" and "flat-out drunkenness" lies. Greg geeks out a little with Les on all things Breaking Bad and Star Wars.

Youth Specialist, Greg Speck, joins the podcast from "tropical Rockford Illinois!"  He has been working with teens since 1973! Nathan asks Greg about his life, ministry and 2 published books. Then Dutcher puts him on the spot with hard questions about teens who want to do things their parents probably won't like. Finally, we discuss some practical advice for pornography-proofing our marriages.

The Ultimate Nerdfest! Andrew Landis, worship leader at Christ Fellowship, joins the podcast for our GEEKIEST episode yet! We talk about Cinco de Mayo and whether or not Mexico makes truly good beer. We also talk about social drinking and American evangelicalism. Having all seen the Avengers, Nathan asks Greg why our culture has such a preoccupation with superheroes. 

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.