Think Deeper

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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In the News: Fighting Pastor, Children’s Church, Divorce Celebrations, and More

We take on a roundup of some major headlines from the last two weeks, touching on Christians and self-defense, a Biblical view of divorce, birthright citizenship, and whether children should stay in the worship assembly. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - The importance of following the news with a Christian eye 04:20 - Tony Spell, the fighting pastor 15:09 - The Supreme Court's birthright citizenship decision: a major turning point? 31:06 - Frankie Muniz, Jelly Roll, and celebrating divorce 48:43 - A controversial post about children's church 1:00:47 - A few leftover news items With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Presented by Focus Press - focuspress.org Sponsored by Cobb Publishing - cobbpublishing.com Follow Jack at jackwilkie.co Support us on our Patreon at focuspress.org/plus and get access to our exclusive weekly Q&A episode Jack's posts on children's church: - https://jackwilkie.co/p/against-childrens-church - https://jackwilkie.co/p/3-more-huge-problems-with-childrens

1 h 4 min
29 jun

Should Churches Acknowledge America 250?

With America's 250th anniversary coming up this weekend, we take a look at the Christian's place in celebrating our country. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro and why 250 matters 08:23 - Is America a "Christian Nation?" Is there such a thing? 15:41 - Should churches celebrate America 250? 27:40 - Extremes in both directions in the church 32:13 - Should sins of the past dampen our celebration? 40:49 - What we love about our country 49:46 - Blind rankings! Joe ranks American landmarks 55:22 - Jack ranks 10 US states 58:16 - Will ranks historical US achievements With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Visit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co Join us for Daily Devos and the weekly Deep End episode at focuspress.org/plus

1 h 4 min
22 jun

Best Bible Chapters Draft!

We take turns picking 7 of the Bible's great chapters apiece. Once a chapter is taken, it's off the board. Give it a listen and tell us who picked the best list, and tell us what Bible chapters you think we missed! SECTIONS: 00:00 - Explaining the draft 03:37 - A Romans-heavy Round 1 12:23 - Matthew-centric Round 2 23:26 - Looking to the OT in Round 3 33:48 - Ephesians gets the spotlight in Round 4 43:19 - Two Psalms in Round 5 50:52 - Luke takes over Round 6 54:25 - Final picks! With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Visit us at focuspress.org, and join us for the Deep End episode at focuspress.org/plus Support our work at focuspress.org/donate or jackwilkie.co/subscribe

1 h 1 min
15 jun

Grappling with Our Shortcomings

This week the guys take a look at their own walks and discuss ways in which they want to grow in their walks as Christians. Listen in and see if you can relate! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and the idea behind the episode 02:27 - The challenge of building relationships 11:32 - Finding opportunities to do good 20:00 - Maintaining spirituality in a busy, balanced life 31:04 - Being realistic without becoming cynical 34:58 - Finding peace and joy 41:04 - Receiving feedback and criticism without taking offense 48:00 - Specific, consistent prayers 50:42 - Becoming an encourager 52:42 - Think Fast: The infuriating down syndrome abortion story With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Visit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co Get access to the exclusive Deep End Q&A episode each week by going to focuspress.org/plus for info Check out our sponsors at cobbpublishing.com

1 h 2 min
8 jun

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 h 9 min
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 h 2 min
25 may

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 may

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 h 7 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.