Bibles & Beers Devan Arntson and Alhrik Schommer

For our last podcast episode, we talked about anything that came to mind. From science and religion to the Holy Spirit to alcohol, we tackled everything we could into one last, chaotic episode. 

Continuing the conversation from the anthology 'Leading Lives That Matter,' Devan and Alhrik dive into what makes our lives meaningful and significant. Books referenced: Leading Lives That Matter. The Death of Ivan Ilych by Leo Tolstoy. Clairvoyant by Devan Arntson. 

'Leading Lives that Matter' is an anthology of written works that gets right down to the core of who we are as humans. Alhrik and Devan dig into the texts to discuss questions on vocation and identity. References: "Why Work?" by Dorothy Sayers (199). "Good Will Hunting" excerpt (285). "I Hear Them... Calling" by Vincent Harding (31). "I Resolve to Become a Jungle Doctor" by Albert Schweitzer (277). Genesis 2:15 ESV. Nehemiah 2:4 ESV. "The Martian" by Andy Weir.

Lots has changed in society over the past few generations. How can churches learn to adapt to overcome this post-Christian culture? Books referenced: Joining Jesus on His Mission by Greg Finke, Practicing Passion by Kenda Dean, and Canoeing the Mountains by Tod Bolsinger

Martin Luther's Freedom of a Christian is an excellent reference for how the Christian is to live out their lives. We are both "lord of all" and "servant of all." We have freedom from sin and the law in Christ, but we are to use that freedom to serve one another. Books referenced: Love Does by Bob Goff. Joining Jesus on His Mission by Greg Finke. The Freedom of a Christian by Martin Luther.

Social media and the internet can be tricky things to navigate and can easily become vices. With no control on what we take in or say, it can often be difficult to know how to be responsible. In this episode, we explore the dangers of social media along with the guidelines for safe use. We also now have an email. Feel free to reach out to us at any time at biblesandbeers1@gmail.com. Book referenced: Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend