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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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Has Persecution Reached America?

NBA player Jaden Ivey recently lost his job, seemingly for derogatory comments made about the NBA participating in what he called the "unrighteousness" of Pride Month. Is this a type of persecution? If not, what is? Do American Christians deal with persecution? We discuss... CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and recapping the Ivey story 08:25 - Do American Christians face persecution? 13:28 - Should we avoid backlash for the Gospel, or pursue it head on? 25:57 - Are nations better off with rulers who are favorable to the Gospel? 33:29 - How and when is persecution a blessing? 41:37 - Application for the everyday Christian 53:28 - The importance of Christian unity in the face of a hostile world With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Join us for the exclusive weekly Deep End episode at focuspress.org/plus Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Visit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

1 h 2 min
6 AVR.

Do the Churches of Christ Have "Popes?"

Dr. Brad Harrub joins the show to discuss recent controversies in the churches of Christ and the back-room politicking that breaks unity. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Why discuss this? 09:04 - Why we must handle public division publicly 15:36 - The tactics of the brotherhoodpolice 23:55 - The need for love of the brethren 32:40 - Does discussing this hurt the church's reputation? 40:06 - How "I am of Christ" has been lost to institutional loyalty 49:38 - How church autonomy helps, but doesn't completely solve the problem With Brad Harrub, Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Join our Patreon at focuspress.org/plus and get access to tons of exclusive content, including the weekly Deep End episode Visit out sponsors at cobbpublishing.com Join our email lists at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

1 h 7 min
30 MARS

Does A Future Spouse’s Past Matter?

Recent viral posts raised an interesting question: does conversion to Christianity remove the consequences of past sexual sin once you go looking for a spouse? We discussed the many issues surrounding this debate that set the internet on fire for a few days. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and reading the tweets 07:18 - Why did this debate go so viral? 12:27 - What should we teach our kids about who they marry? What "baggage" is there and what can it do? 23:54 - The right way and wrong way to use testimony 33:29 - Is it more spiritually mature to care about someone's past, or less? 37:51 - Being honest with people without crushing their hope 44:38 - A therapists' perspective on learning to handle your spouse's baggage 49:49 - Evangelicalism's weakness toward young women and the toll on young men 53:59 - Think Fast: Another Dugger Downfall Join us on Focus+ for the exclusive weekly Deep End episode and plenty more! focuspress.org/plus Check out our sponsors at cobbpublishing.com And, visit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

1 h 5 min
28 MARS

Think Fast: Another Dugger Downfall

We discuss the latest sordid headline about the Duggar family, including - The big family question - Why sin has to be dealt with COMPLETELY - How this will be twisted against Bible believers and more Tune into the full episode Monday: Does A Future Spouse’s Past Matter?

10 min
25 MARS

Wilkie/Nortier Baptism Debate Recap!

We apologize for the lack of our usually scheduled Monday episode, but we waited a day to go live and recap Jack's debate on baptism! Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and initial thoughts 07:13 - Getting denominations to defend their "home court" 14:32 - Debating like a Christian vs. taking pot-shots 17:09 - Strongest and weakest points of the debate? 26:36 - Jake Hisaw joins to talk the value of debates and the church of Christ's growing influence 41:25 - Debate tactics and rhetorical posturing 48:23 - The value and limitations of using Greek 1:03:53 - Reformation vs. Restoration approaches Join us on Focus+ to get exclusive access to the weekly Deep End episode, Daily Devos, deep dive Bible studies, and more! focuspress.org/plus Check out Jake's work at https://www.youtube.com/@TheProgressivePrimitivist Follow us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

1 h 15 min
16 MARS

9 Obstacles to Youth Faithfulness

Youth faithfulness remains one of the biggest challenges facing the church. As we strive to boost our percentages in this generation of young people, we examine some of the biggest obstacles that can shipwreck their faith, and discuss how to avoid those obstacles. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and explaining our approach 04:58 - Uninvolved parents 12:15 - "Diversifying your family's portfolio" 25:19 - Can they look "stupid" or "uncool?" 31:23 - The hard work it takes 37:17 - The social media pitfall 44:24 - The pull of worldly pleasures starts really early 48:41 - Dad and Mom's walk with God 56:37 - Do we have vision? With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Join us for the Deep End each Friday by becoming a supporter at focuspress.org/plus! Visit our sponsors at cobbpublishing.com Follow us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

1 h 5 min
9 MARS

The "Loud Kids In Church" Issue

We discuss the viral post about bringing "loud kids" to church. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Reading and reacting to the viral post from Mt. Washington Church 05:15 - Are loud kids a distraction? 11:06 - Different policies for members and visitors? 14:57 - Leadership's role in setting standards 20:54 - How can churches help parents train kids in worship? 25:46 - Can churches give parenting critiques? 29:16 - The importance of approachability 36:35 - This isn't just on the moms 45:43 - Is children's church a reasonable solution? 53:55 - What about the church's response to children with special needs? With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out Jack's article on the issue at https://jackwilkie.co/p/on-loud-kids-in-church Visit our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Follow us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

59 min
2 MARS

Can Christians Observe a 'Sabbath?' Should They?

The command to observe a Sabbath day of rest as established in Exodus is not found in the New Testament... but can it still be a useful part of our spiritual lives today? What forms might that take? Join us for a discussion on the place of "Sabbath" in the Christian life. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - What do we mean by "Sabbath?" 07:59 - Why discuss an idea that can't be bound? 13:38 - The goodness of rest 24:46 - The power of the Chick-fil-a approach 31:55 - Bringing back the concept of "The Lord's Day" 34:47 - What a "day of rest" may look like 48:03 - Avoiding legalism in our personal convictions 56:06 - THINK FAST: An Alarming Stat On Men’s and Women’s Wages With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Join us for the weekly Deep End exclusive episode and plenty more at focuspress.org/plus Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Follow us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

1 h 5 min

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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.