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The Think Deeper Podcast is a weekly show created to explore the challenges facing Christians today and address current issues from a distinctly Christian view.

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Spanking and the Child Discipline Debate, with Brad Harrub

Dr. Brad Harrub joins the show to discuss recent research on generational views about spanking, including a lively debate on the "village" approach to parenting. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and reviewing recent headlines on discipline 07:22 - The proper context for spanking 13:02 - The cultural shift and the disappearance of the parenting "village" 24:43 - Navigating a culture in which you can't trust the village 36:25 - Biblical wisdom on discipline 40:11 - The need for parents to be open to constructive criticism from elders and peers 44:04 - Discipline by age: can toddlers understand spankings? 52:39 - Discipline by age: transitioning out of the early years 56:15 - Discipline by age: different approach for teenagers Follow us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Support our work at focuspress.org/donate or join Focus+ for $10/month and get a huge library of videos and audio lessons at focuspress.org/plus

1 u 9 m
1 jun

The Non-Institutional Churches of Christ

Special guest Jacob Hudgins joins the show to discuss the Non-Institutional Churches of Christ. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 03:21 - What does "Non-Institutional" (NI) mean, and what is the history of the division? 14:32 - Kitchens, classes, cups—what does and does not fall under the NI banner? 18:58 - Is there a progressive to conservative spectrum within the NI churches? 23:44 - How church treasuries play a central part in the disagreement 33:49 - The Scriptural case made by the NI churches 43:58 - Exploring objections 54:29 - How are Institutional churches of Christ viewed in the NI world? Is the division softening? Check out Jacob's work at jacobhudgins.com Visit our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Visit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co Join us for the exclusive weekly Deep End episode by becoming a supporter at focuspress.org/plus

1 u 2 m
25 mei

Old Testament Israel and Modern America

America is not the modern version of Old Testament Israel, but there is still much we can learn from God's people in those days. We discuss: - Their lack of multigenerational success - How they set the stage for their own moral declines - What those days teach us about God's dealings in the world and more! With Jack Wilkie and Joe Wilkie Become a supporter to join us for the Deep End at focuspress.org/plus Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Follow Jack at jackwilkie.co

56 min.
18 mei

The Youth's Uncertain Future

As graduation month is upon us, we look at the plight of high school and college graduates today and discuss what advice is helpful, and what is unhelpful. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro, and whether this generation's age is more "uncertain" than the past 11:59 - The pros and cons of the "go into the trades" advice for young men 19:09 - Why "follow your passion" is terrible advice 25:36 - The importance of differing advice for young men and young women 35:24 - The women's college question 40:28 - It's time to give women the tough love men have been getting 47:33 - "The college experience" 54:27 - Think Fast: Matt Walsh's hot take on depression and anxiety meds With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsors at cobbpublishing.com Visit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co Join us for the exclusive Deep End each week by becoming a supporter at focuspress.org/plus

1 u 7 m
11 mei

Capital Punishment and Biblical Justice

We examine the Bible's view of crime and punishment, considering the principles established in the Old Law, whether the New Testament changes those principles, and how modern criminal justice has gone astray from God's way. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and two reasons for tackling this subject 06:21 - Principles of Biblical justice 13:13 - It's not just restorative 21:43 - Statistics that prove our departure from Biblical justice has failed 28:00 - The consequences of untethered empathy and feminization 38:20 - Arguments for and against capital punishment 47:06 - Did Jesus change the standard in the Sermon on the Mount? 1:01:01 - Are jail sentences Biblical? With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Join us at focuspress.org/plus for the weekly Deep End exclusive Q&A episode Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Follow us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

1 u 7 m
4 mei

Hot Takes: Bible Characters Edition

This week's episode is a bit on the lighter side as we share hot takes about Bible characters, and review listener submissions! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and explaining the idea 03:31 - Quick Hits: Best person in the Bible? Worst person in the Bible? 12:15 - Quick Hits: Best hang, most annoying? 17:28 - Jack and Will's hot takes on Peter 24:39 - Joe's hot take on Jonah 30:43 - Will goes against the grain on Paul's marital status 37:25 - Jack and Joe disagree on Jacob 45:26 - Joe stirs up controversy about David 50:26 - Will questions the literalness of the Rich Man and Lazarus parable 55:40 - Agreeing or disagreeing with audience Hot Takes! With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Visit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

1 u 17 m
27 apr

What Does "Christ-Like Mean?" Examining Christian Clichés

In this episode, we examine some of the common phrases you hear in Christian circles that don't often get explained. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Overview of clichés and introducing "Christ-like" 07:26 - Is there a difference between being Biblical and being "Christ-like?" 18:07 - What all is meant by "doctrine?" 27:01 - What elements make up doctrinal "soundness?" 41:21 - Should we find our "identity in Christ?" 53:58 - Debating where identity comes from Support us and get access to the exclusive weekly Deep End episode at focuspress.org/plus With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Visit our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Follow us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

1 u 4 m
20 apr

Is Porn Addiction Grounds for Divorce?

We've covered pornography addiction before, but this time we take a look at some specific questions surrounding the issue. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and defining "lust" for men and women 11:05 - Is porn addiction grounds for divorce? 17:28 - Examining the arguments in favor 24:29 - Does unwillingness to repent change the decision? 28:55 - A message to those caught in addiction, or married to someone who is 32:06 - The growing problem of women's erotic fiction 38:49 - How both visual and textual forms affect your relationship 50:13 - Evaluating when literature crosses the line 55:37 - The explosion of women selling themselves online With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Join us for the Deep End exclusive episode at focuspress.org/plus Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Follow us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

1 u 5 m

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The Think Deeper Podcast is a weekly show created to explore the challenges facing Christians today and address current issues from a distinctly Christian view.