On this episode, Spencer and Jack discuss the difference between worshipping God and worshipping our worship service. We discuss not only the ritual and emotional aspects of worship, but the purpose behind our worship as well. 

Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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Modern Day Idolatry: Are We Worshipping God or Worship?

In today's episode, Spencer and Jack discuss the subject of baptism, it's importance, and how we can take it too far, cutting God out of frame entirely. 

Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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Modern Day Idolatry: Are We Worshipping God or Baptism?

On this episode, Spencer and Jack discuss the Organizational Lifecycle presented in "Managing Transition" by the business author William Bridges. Spencer compares this business lifecycle to that of the church and he and Jack discuss how churches can grow and avoid closing their doors. 

Music: 
Kid Kodi
Blue Dot Sessions
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Reviving Dying Churches

In this episode of Thinking Theologically, Spencer and Jack talk the story of Tamar (Genesis 38) and how it relates to the holocaust and our understanding of ethics, morality, and blame. 

Music: 
Kid Kodi
Blue Dot Sessions
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"Choiceless Choices", the Holocaust, and the Story of Tamar

In this episode of Thinking Theologically, Spencer and Jack finish up their conversation on inspiration, and what it means to say that the Bible is inspired. Make sure you listen to our previous episode first before you jump into this discussion. 

Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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What Does "the Bible is Inspired" Mean?

In this week's episode of the Thinking Theologically, we talk about the tradition of the gospel and what genre the Gospels are. This builds off of our previous two-episode discussion of inspiration. 

Music:
"Kid Kodi" 
Blue Dot Sessions
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The Gospels, Tradition, and Genre

In this audio article, Spencer talks about "heaven" language in the Bible and how it's used in conjunction with the "earth". 

For more articles like this one go to ThinkingTheologically.org

An Overlap Of Heaven And Earth

What does John's gospel teach us about God's plan for creation? We discuss in this episode.

New Creation in the Gospel of John

Is Jesus God? It turns out that a lot of people aren't sure. In this episode, we speak to this confusion and look to various references throughout the Bible to see what answer it holds.

Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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Is Jesus God?

The Lord's Supper was not a random happenstance meal, but one that was built on the foundation of the Passover meal of Israel. When we understand the importance and significance of the Passover meal, we come to a better understanding of the wine and bread at the table of Jesus.

Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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The Importance of Passover in Connection to the Lord's Supper

How does the table we sit around now in our worship compare to the table scene that awaits us in the end? We discuss eschatology and the Lords Supper in this episode.

Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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The Eschatalogical Banquet

This is an audio recording of the article "The Problem with Penal Substitutionary Atonement". You can read the article at ThinkingTheologically.org

The Problem With Penal Substitutionary Atonement

In this episode, Spencer and Jack observe the differences present within various narratives in the synoptic gospels, talk about why we shouldn't try to harmonize them and offer a better way of reading through them. 

Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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The Synoptic Problem

In this episode, Spencer and Jack discuss the writings of Paul and a few key elements present in his writing style. 

Music: 
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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How To Interpret Paul

Read this article at ThinkingTheologically.org

He Gets Us | Audio Article

For many, the spiritual realm or "heavenlies" as Paul calls it in Ephesians 6 is an interesting, but unclear subject. On this episode, Jack and Spencer discuss, generally, what the spiritual is, and more specifically, why it's important to study it.

Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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Why We Need to Study the Spiritual Realm

Did you know that God has a spiritual council He converses with and even, sometimes, allows to make decisions? Jack and Spencer discuss Psalm 82 and God's Divine Council in this episode.

Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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The "Divine Council" of God

When Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, was it because he wanted the Father to keep him from dying? Is this a scene where we see the humanity of Jesus? Or, is this something else?

Did Jesus Want To Die?

Paul says that when we take the Lord's Supper, we must do so in a worthy manner by discerning the body. What does he mean by this? What body are we supposed to discern?

What Does It Mean To Discern The Body During The Lord’s Supper?

Spiritual beings are involved in mankind's fall from the very beginning. In this episode, we discuss the Fall of Genesis 3, the Flood of Genesis 6, and how spiritual beings were present in bringing about rebellion against God.

Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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Creation Corruption

The early church, as represented by the Church Fathers, reflects a Lord's Table closed to those who are not baptized. However, I believe the table began opened and only closed at the end of the first century. In the midst of this early closing of the table, Luke writes his Gospel to emphasize Jesus's table fellowship with tax collectors and sinners.

Read or listen to the audio version of the article at thinkingtheologically.org.

The Historical Shift From Open To Closed Communion

How important is the Tower of Babel to the greater biblical narrative? We discuss Genesis 11, its spiritual realm backing, and why it matters to us today in this episode.

Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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Creation Corruption Continued

How do young women experience church life? How can the church better include the voices of women? How can the church be impactful moving into the future?

Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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Conversation #2 - Patriarchy, Society, and the Bible with Makayla Barnes

In this episode, we address some recent criticisms around Spencer's "The Problem with the Bible's One Unified Voice" and talk at length about the importance of defining terms and speaking to one another.

Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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The Importance of Christian Dialogue

On this episode of Too Many Books we review Pagan Christianity by Frank Viola and George Barna. Join us as we discuss our likes and dislikes, whether we agreed with the statements that were made, and whether or not you should run out and buy this book, or keep it off your shelf.

Intro and Outro Song
"Coin-op" by Chad Crouch
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"Pagan Christianity" by Frank Viola and George Barna

In this episode of the Too Many Books podcast, we review Building a Discipling Culture by Mike Breen and determine whether this book is a must read or something to forget altogether. 

Music: "Coin-op" by Chad Crouch
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Building A Discipling Culture by Mike Breen

On this episode of Too Many Books we review "Gay Girl, Good God" the story of one woman's journey to find God amid a lifestyle that kept Him hidden. 

Music by: 
Chad Crouch
www.soundofpicture.com

"Gay Girl, Good God" by Jackie Hill Perry

On this episode of the Too Many Books podcast, we review a pretty solid book on the process and purpose of preaching. 

Music by:
Chad Crouch
SoundOfPicture.com

"Preaching" by Timothy Keller

On this week's episode of Too Many Books, Jack and Jack review "What Kind of Watchman Are You?" a book that informs the reader about child sexual abuse in the church and how to watch out for the problem. 

Music by: 
Chad Crouch
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"What Kind of Watchman Are You?" by Steve Black

On this episode of Too Many Books, we review "Evil and the Justice of God" by N.T. Wright a book that tries to show God's response to the problem of evil, pain, and suffering. 

Music:
"Coin-op" and "Skip Street" by Chad Crouch
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"Evil and the Justice of God" by N.T. Wright

On this episode of Too Many Books, we review "Spiritual Knowledge" by Watchman Nee a practical book about spiritual growth and development written by a Chinese preacher who died for his faith.

Music:
"Coin-op" and "Skip Street"
Chad Crouch
www.SoundOfPicture.com

"Spiritual Knowledge" by Watchman Nee

On this episode of Too Many Books, we review "Scripture and the Authority of God". After reading "Evil and the Justice of God" by N.T. Wright a little while back, Jack wanted to dive back into another work of his to try and better understand N.T. Wright's thought process when it came to Biblical authority and interpretation.

Music by: 
Chad Crouch
SoundOfPicture.com

"Scripture and the Authority of God" by N.T. Wright

In this episode of the Too Many Books podcast, we review another classic book! Come listen to what we thought of the book "The Holiness of God" and whether or not this book has earned the reputation of being called a classic or not. 

Music by:
Chad Crouch
SoundOfPicture.com

"The Holiness of God" by R.C. Sproul

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