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Send us a text The episode for this week (Monday, Dec. 2) will be pushed off one week until Monday, Dec. 9. We hope you had a happy thanksgiving!! If you would like to donate to the Podcast, you can do that here: https://www.fgbi.org/contact--giving.html Type the amount you would like to give in, proceed to the next window and in the "Special Instr…
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A new podcast series explores the monumental run of albums released by Stevie Wonder in the 1970s, giving Josh, Aarik, and Kathryn an excuse to celebrate the expansive musicality and spirituality of the pop-culture icon.SHOW NOTESThe Wonder of Stevie podcast — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wonder-of-stevie/id1767486783Send your picks fo…
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Send us a text In Matthew 28:19-20 we are given what has come to be known as "The Great Commission". Is this commission still binding on the church? Are we obligated to fulfill the command that Christ is giving here, or was it merely for the disciples? Further, when Matthew 28:19 says to "go" is it a direct command, or merely a passive statement th…
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Send us a text Some have the opinion that because we are of the Kingdom of God, then our allegiance should be to that Kingdom alone. We should have no part in the affairs of earthly government. However, is that what the Bible truly teaches? Does our citizenship of the Kingdom of God negate our responsibility to be good citizens of our nation? Are t…
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To celebrate Abby’s new book, Films for All Seasons, she, Josh, and Claude have a conversation about one of the lesser-observed dates on the church calendar—All Souls Day—and one of the movies that captures its spirit: Pixar’s Coco.SHOW NOTESAbby’s book, Films for All Seasons — https://www.ivpress.com/films-for-all-seasonsClaude’s book, Reading Bla…
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Send us a text We continue our series on the Kingdom of God. We have already established that there is a sense in which the Kingdom of God is present in this world today. We see that evidenced through the power of God demonstrated in various forms. However, is there a sense in which the Kingdom will come in a "fuller" expression and realization? If…
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Get thee behind me, Satan? That’s been difficult as of late — at least at the movies. From the recent Rosemary’s Baby prequel Apartment 7A to other 2024 titles like Late Night with the Devil, Longlegs, and The Deliverance, satanic cinema has been growing in popularity. What might explain the trend? Josh, Joe, and Roslyn share their theories, as wel…
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Send us a text Though the Kingdom of God has not been realized in its fullest sense yet, there is an element of it that is accessible and evident even now. The power of the Kingdom was demonstrated through the ministry of Christ and the Apostles in the Gospels, then through the church in the book of Acts, and is still evident in modernity. There re…
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Send us a text All throughout the Gospel accounts we find this concept of the Kingdom of God or the Kingdom of Heaven. What is so important about understanding what this reference is? Jesus found it important enough to make it a central topic of his preaching in the Gospel accounts. Further, how does understanding this important concept transform t…
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Send us a text We were given a suggestion regarding a topic by a listener. This listener wanted us to discuss "Understanding God's Call to Ministry". In this episode, we define what ministry actually is, and who is called to ministry. Further, we give some advice on how to determine if God is calling you to a specific ministry within the church. We…
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The familiar threats of the Alien franchise — namely xenomorphs and the Weyland-Yutani Corporation — take on new forms in Alien: Romulus. Josh, JR., and Sarah discuss how this installment fits with the other films, as well as what it might have to say about sin — both original and chosen. Oh, and JR. defends THAT choice involving a “new” synthetic.…
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“Winning isn’t for everyone.” So declares a prominent Nike ad that ran during the 2024 Olympics, suggesting deception and selfishness are qualities required to capture the gold. If that’s true, how should Christians think about athletic competition? With the Olympics as the backdrop, Josh, Aarik, and Kathryn discuss what it means to win as a follow…
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In the Star Wars streaming series The Acolyte, the Force is wielded by self-righteous Jedi, a coven of space witches, and a dark, mysterious stranger. Do any of them do so with honor? And what of the twin sisters, played by Amandla Stenberg, caught in the middle? Josh, Joe, and Abby consider what the series has to say about sin and confession, abus…
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With a handful of fresh tracks on the eve of a promised mixtape, what is the State of Chance? Josh and Claude consider the trajectory of the artist’s career thus far, as well as the “language of redemption” that can be heard in his new music.SHOW NOTESXavier Ramey on ‘Coloring Book: A Chance Encounter with Joy’ - https://thinkchristian.net/coloring…
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Send us a text Paul instructs the believers at Corinth concerning the covering of the head by women in the public worship setting in 1Corinthians 11. What was the covering that Paul was referring to? Further, does this passage truly deal with hair, or is it referring to a material item that was popular in the Jewish community of that day, used for …
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Listen in as Josh Larsen and Amber Noel lead a TC Movie Club conversation that centers on the audacious ending of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Do the movie’s final moments — which are rife with religious imagery — leave us in a place of revenge? Redemption? Somewhere in between?SHOW NOTESAmber on ‘Survival, Seeds, and Salvation in Furiosa: A Mad Max Sa…
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Send us a text Does the Bible have anything to say about the application of cosmetics? How are Christians supposed to navigate this topic of debate? Further, what principles from Scripture can we apply that will help us think Biblically about this concept? These are all things that we discuss on today's episode, as we continue our multipart respons…
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Send us a text Some within Christendom argue that the Bible has little say concerning that which Christians are to wear, or refrain from wearing. Is this accurate? Does the Bible say anything concerning the outward adornment of the person? Are there areas of prohibition concerning this topic, or merely suggestions that one is to take into considera…
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Did you catch the references to Noah, Melchizedek, and the Aramaic roots of a character’s name in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes? JR. and Roslyn have you covered as they join Josh to talk about the latest Apes installment, set a few generations after the time of Caesar the chimpanzee, who is now regarded as something of a religious figure.SHOW N…
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Send us a text No doubt you have heard sermons in your church concerning the "Cost of Discipleship". It is a pretty popular message that seeks to challenge the believer to a place of self-evaluation as it relates to their dedication in following Christ. However, have you ever considered that preaching such a message could potentially be an effectiv…
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Left without their teacher, can the mutant superheroes of X-Men ’97 find their purpose? Josh, Joe, and Sarah discuss the ways the animated series might — and might not — echo the dynamics of the disciples leading up to Pentecost. But first they have to decide which one of them gets to play Nightcrawler.SHOW NOTESTC podcast on Jonathan Hickman’s X-M…
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Josh, Aarik, and Abby discuss whether any spiritual comfort can be found amidst the sonic agitation of Vampire Weekend’s fifth album, Only God Was Above Us.SHOW NOTESTC podcast on Vampire Weekend’s Father of the Bride - https://thinkchristian.net/podcast/resurrection-hope-avengers-endgame-vampire-weekends-father-of-the-brideJoel Mayward on Father o…
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Send us a text On today's episode, we wrap up our discussion on marriage. We try to offer hope from Scripture for those that might have found themselves going through a rough patch in their marriage. We believe that God is able to rekindle and restore! If you would like to donate to the Podcast, you can do that here: https://www.fgbi.org/contact--g…
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Send us a text On this episode, we delve further into the topic of divorce and discuss ways in which someone can heal from such an experience. Though divorce leaves a trail of trauma in its wake, there are deliberate steps that one can take, through Christ, to heal. If you would like to donate to the Podcast, you can do that here: https://www.fgbi.…
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Listen in as TC’s Josh Larsen and Fuller Seminary’s Elijah Davidson lead a conversation with Movie Club members about the animated films of Hayao Miyazaki.SHOW NOTESJoin the TC Movie Club - https://www.thinkchristian.net/movieclubElijah’s book, Hayao Miyazaki: Lifted - https://elijahdavidson.com/books/icons-of-cinema/hayao-miyazaki-lifted-ebook/Jos…
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Send us a text In this episode, we further expand on the topic of divorce that we started a few weeks ago. A listener wrote in and requested that we further discuss the traumatic effects of divorce, and how one can heal from them. We hope you find this helpful! If you would like to donate to the Podcast, you can do that here: https://www.fgbi.org/c…
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