Dad Jokes and Discernment: The Podcast

Dad Jokes and Discernment
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 A Scripture-driven Christian podcast exploring biblical truth, spiritual growth, revival, theology, and everyday life through contextual Bible teaching and honest discussion. From misunderstood Bible verses and Christian living to conviction, repentance, discipleship, and culture, each episode aims to push believers deeper into God’s Word and draw non-beleivers closer to Christ. 

  1. 14h ago

    Episode 64: False Pastors: How to Recognize a Wolf in the Pulpit | Biblical Discernment

    Send us Fan Mail What makes a pastor a false pastor? Is it bad preaching? A different personality? A disagreement over doctrine? A pastor who preaches hard? Not necessarily. In this episode of Dad Jokes and Discernment, we take a biblical look at what happens when a man entrusted with the pulpit abuses that responsibility. We talk about false pastors, false teachers, wolves in the pulpit, spiritual abuse, legalism, pulpit bullying, compromise, celebrity pastors, church growth, pastoral authority, and the danger of building a following around a man instead of pointing people to Christ. The Bible gives us a standard for evaluating those who lead God's people—and that standard isn't personality, popularity, attendance, charisma, or how many people follow them online. The standard is Scripture. We look at passages including Matthew 7, Acts 20, 1 Peter 5, 2 Timothy 4, Titus 1, James 3, Ephesians 4, and others to ask some uncomfortable questions: Is the pastor faithfully preaching the Word?Is he shepherding God's people or controlling them?Is he equipping disciples or building an audience?Does he submit to Scripture—or elevate his own traditions to the level of Scripture?Does he confront sin faithfully without humiliating people?Is he pointing people toward Christ—or toward himself?What does a faithful shepherd actually look like?And perhaps most importantly: how do we distinguish a genuinely false pastor from a faithful pastor who simply isn't our favorite preacher? This isn't an episode about naming names or attacking pastors. It's about giving Christians biblical tools to test what they hear, recognize spiritual danger, and keep Christ—not a preacher—at the center of the church. Because the sheep don't belong to the pastor. They belong to Christ. And when a man stands behind the pulpit, the question isn't, “How can I make people follow me?” It's: “How can I faithfully point them back to Christ?”

    Episode 64: False Pastors: How to Recognize a Wolf in the Pulpit | Biblical Discernment

  2. Sep 28

    Episode 63: Don't Let Their Foolishness Make You A Fool

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when somebody else’s foolishness starts bringing out the fool in you? In this episode of Dad Jokes & Discernment, we dive into the story of David, Abigail, and Nabal in 1 Samuel 25—and it gets uncomfortably real. Nabal is foolish. David gets angry. Abigail steps in. And suddenly we’re looking at something bigger than an Old Testament story: what do we do when someone else’s stupidity, disrespect, sin, or bad behavior pushes every one of our buttons? Because here’s the danger: their foolishness can become your foolishness. David had every reason to be angry, but that didn’t mean every response available to him was righteous. And that’s where biblical discernment matters. Sometimes the biggest spiritual battle isn’t recognizing somebody else’s sin—it’s refusing to let their sin pull your sin out of you. We talk about anger, pride, retaliation, wisdom, self-control, grace, and the uncomfortable reality that none of us are above becoming the very thing we're criticizing. And that’s the heart of Dad Jokes & Discernment: We’re just two dudes trying to tell the world about THE Dude—and maybe show everybody that we’re all imperfect and desperately in need of grace. So grab your Bible, bring your sense of humor, and come wrestle with this question: Are you responding to their foolishness with biblical wisdom—or are you letting their foolishness make you a fool?

    Episode 63: Don't Let Their Foolishness Make You A Fool

  3. Sep 21

    Episode 62: You Don't Want the Truth. You Want Confirmation.

    Send us Fan Mail You Don't Want the Truth. You Want Confirmation. What if the problem isn't that you don't know the truth? What if you already know it—and you're just looking for somebody to tell you it's okay to ignore it? Ahab had 400 prophets telling him exactly what he wanted to hear. Then Micaiah showed up and told him the truth. Ahab didn't like it. Neither do we sometimes. We live surrounded by voices—social media, influencers, friends, family, preachers, politicians, algorithms—and with enough searching, you can almost always find somebody who will tell you exactly what you want to hear. But agreement doesn't make something true. In this episode of Dad Jokes & Discernment, we're looking at Ahab, Obadiah, and Micaiah—and asking some uncomfortable questions: Are you seeking God's will, or God's permission? Who has permission to tell you that you're wrong? And when God's Word contradicts what you want... which one are you going to change? Sometimes you don't need another voice. You need to listen to the right one.

    Episode 62: You Don't Want the Truth. You Want Confirmation.

  4. Sep 14

    Episode 61: Are You Doing Christianity Instead of Knowing Christ?

    Send us Fan Mail Are You Spiritually Dead… or Just Busy? You can go to church every Sunday. You can serve. You can teach. You can know your Bible. You can be involved in ministry. You can even have a successful church. And still be drifting away from Christ. Jesus looked at the church at Ephesus and said, “Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.” That ought to scare us. Because spiritual drift doesn't always look like rebellion. Sometimes it looks like busyness. Sometimes it looks like routine. Sometimes it looks like doing everything you've always done without remembering why you started doing it in the first place. In this episode, we talk about what happens when faith becomes routine, when serving God replaces loving God, when comfort becomes easier to love than Christ—and what happens when individual spiritual dryness spreads into an entire church. We talk about Ephesus. We talk about David. We talk about spiritual fellowship versus simply going through the motions. We talk about churches that need renewal. We talk about what happens when a church is full but spiritually empty. And we talk about what genuine revival actually looks like. Because renewal doesn't begin with trying harder. It begins with remembering. Remember where you were. Repent of where you've gone. Return to the One you were pursuing in the first place. And here's the uncomfortable question: If you stripped away your church attendance, your Bible knowledge, your ministry, your reputation, and everything you do that makes you look Christian… what would your relationship with Jesus actually look like? Are you spiritually renewed? Or are you just busy?

    Episode 61: Are You Doing Christianity Instead of Knowing Christ?

  5. Sep 7

    Episode 60: Say Your Piece or Hold Your Peace | Social Media, Christian Discernment & Knowing When to Shut Up

    Send us Fan Mail Does social media make us feel like we have to have an opinion about everything? See a post? React. Hear something? Comment. Disagree? Correct them. Get angry? Post about it. Somebody is wrong on the internet? Obviously, it's our Christian duty to tell them. 😂 In this episode of Dad Jokes & Discernment, we're talking about the biblical wisdom of knowing when to speak and when to hold your peace. Using the recent Lindsay Clancy trial as a backdrop—not to debate the case, guilt, innocence, evidence, or the verdict—we look at something much bigger: why are we so desperate to render judgments on things we often don't know enough about? Proverbs 18:13 says: “He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.”That's basically the anti-social-media verse. We talk about how social media rewards certainty, outrage, arguments, rage-bait, and instant reactions, while Scripture calls Christians to be “swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath.” We also get into: Why having an opinion doesn't mean everyone needs to hear itThe difference between information and knowledgeWhy “I don't know” can actually be an expression of wisdom and humilityHow social media turns us into judges of other people's motives and heartsWhy Christians aren't called to avoid hard conversationsWhen we actually need to speak upWhen silence is wisdom—and when silence can become cowardiceProverbs 26:4–5 and the apparent contradiction of answering a foolThe difference between correcting someone and simply trying to winThe Voddie Baucham story about winning the battle but losing the manWhy Christian content creators can fall into the same outrage and rage-bait traps as everyone elseThe spiritual discipline of simply not hitting the buttonHow to recognize whether you're speaking from conviction or just looking for validation, attention, superiority, or the last wordFive questions to ask yourself before you post, comment, or jump into an argumentAnd yes, we get sidetracked. There are snakes. There are Skittles. There are dirt bikes. There are children who apparently know everything. There is a dog who may or may not be telling the truth. You know... Dad Jokes & Discernment. But underneath all of it is a simple reminder: Just because you can say something doesn't mean you should. Sometimes the most Christlike response isn't winning the argument. Sometimes it's walking away. Sometimes it's saying, “I don't know.” Sometimes it's speaking truth when truth needs to be spoken. And sometimes you need to say your piece—or hold your peace. Scripture in this episode: Proverbs 18:13 Proverbs 18:17 Proverbs 26:4–5 Ecclesiastes 3:7 James 1:19 Matthew 27:12–14 Hear about it. Think about it. Pray about it. Then decide whether you really need to speak at all.

    Episode 60: Say Your Piece or Hold Your Peace | Social Media, Christian Discernment & Knowing When to Shut Up

  6. Aug 31

    Episode 59: Spiritual Warfare Is Real: Demons, Distraction & the Armor of God

    Send us Fan Mail Spiritual Warfare Is Real: Demons, Distraction & the Armor of God What if spiritual warfare doesn't usually look like a horror movie? What if the enemy doesn't need you to reject Jesus, abandon your faith, or fall into some spectacular sin? What if all he needs is your attention? In this episode of Dad Jokes and Discernment, we go straight down a theological rabbit hole—starting with the reality of demons and spiritual warfare, then connecting Daniel 10, Acts 19, Ephesians 6, Matthew 28, Genesis 6, and the Dead Sea Scrolls' reading of Deuteronomy 32. And yeah... it gets WILD. We talk about the possibility that Deuteronomy 32's "sons of God" connects with the spiritual powers described in Daniel 10, and what that might mean when Jesus commands His disciples to go to all nations and Paul tells Christians that we wrestle against "principalities and powers." But here's the catch: A fascinating connection isn't automatically a biblical fact. And that's where discernment comes in. Because there's a danger in spiritual warfare that doesn't get talked about nearly enough: becoming so fascinated with the unseen realm that we become fascinated with our own knowledge. We can chase mysteries, rabbit holes, demons, angels, ancient texts, prophecy, and hidden connections until we completely lose sight of Christ. So eventually, we're pulling the parachute cord. We're getting out of the rabbit hole. We're putting our feet back on the ground. And we're asking the question that matters: Is this making me more like Christ—or less like Christ? Because God didn't give us a demonology textbook. He gave us truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, the Word of God, and prayer. He gave us the Armor of God. Spiritual warfare is real. The unseen realm is bigger than we can comprehend. But Satan isn't God's equal, Christ has already triumphed over the powers of darkness, and our calling isn't to stare into the darkness until we understand every mystery. Our calling is to be the light. So put on the armor, guard your heart, guard your mind, stay repentant, and get busy about the Lord's work. And whatever you do... Don't get lost in the rabbit hole.

    Episode 59: Spiritual Warfare Is Real: Demons, Distraction & the Armor of God

  7. Aug 24

    Episode 58: I Obeyed God… So Why Is My Life Still Falling Apart?

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when you pray, obey, serve, sacrifice, and genuinely try to follow God—and life still doesn't go the way you expected? Why didn't God answer the prayer? Why is the marriage still struggling? Why are the finances still tight? Why is the door still closed? Why does doing the right thing sometimes seem to make absolutely no difference? In this episode of Dad Jokes and Discernment, we wrestle with an uncomfortable question: Are we obeying God because He is worthy of our obedience, or because we expect obedience to make our lives better? We look at Joseph, David, Jeremiah, Paul, Habakkuk, and ultimately Jesus Christ—perfectly obedient, yet led to the cross. We talk about unanswered prayer, suffering, comparison, disappointment, the danger of treating God like a vending machine, and the uncomfortable truth that Scripture never promises faithful Christians an easy life. Hebrews 11 shows us something even harder: some faithful people conquered kingdoms, while others were tortured, imprisoned, and killed. Same faith. Same God. Different earthly outcomes. So what happens when God doesn't give you the outcome you prayed for? Maybe the question isn't, “When is God going to make this pay off?” Maybe it's: “If God never gives me the outcome I want, will I still obey Him?” Because faith isn't trusting God to give us what we want. Faith is trusting God when He doesn't. 🎙️ Dad Jokes and Discernment — faith, Scripture, and the uncomfortable questions we probably should have asked sooner.

    Episode 58: I Obeyed God… So Why Is My Life Still Falling Apart?

  8. Aug 17

    Episode 57: You’re Worrying About Tomorrow. God Is Already Preparing the Field.

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Dad Jokes & Discernment, we sit down with Pastor Jordan for what was supposed to be a simple sermon recap on Nahum. Naturally, it turned into something much bigger. We dig into Nahum 1, the judgment of Nineveh, the danger of returning to old sins, the importance of passing biblical truth to the next generation, and what it means to fear God when our problems seem bigger than He is. Then we hit Nahum 1:7: “The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.”That verse leads to a question that has haunted us since Matthew 7:21–23: How do I know that God knows me? And the answer may be simpler—and more challenging—than we expect: Do you trust Him? From there, we take an unexpected turn into Ruth 2, Boaz, and the “handfuls of purpose” God had already prepared before Ruth ever stepped into the field. Because sometimes we spend so much time worrying about what we're going to do tomorrow that we completely miss what God is already doing today. We talk about: Why God being slow to anger doesn't mean He isn't holyHow an entire generation can walk away from what the previous generation receivedThe danger of trying to live with Christ and the world at the same timeWhy the devil owns the fenceWhat Matthew 7's “I never knew you” has to do with trustWhy God is a stronghold in the trouble, not merely an escape from itThe spiritual danger of letting our problems become bigger than our GodThe pressure men put on themselves to provide, fix, control, and figure everything outWhy “if he can't make you bad, he'll make you busy” may be one of the enemy's most effective distractionsWhat Ruth teaches us about God's provision and providenceAnd what it means to do the work God has put in front of you today while trusting Him with the field you can't see yetThis one gets personal. No polished answers. No Christian clichés. Just three guys talking about Scripture, ministry, family, pressure, faith, and what it looks like to actually trust God when you don't know what's coming next. The field may already be prepared. You just haven't gotten there yet. 🎙️ Dad Jokes & Discernment Biblical truth. Real conversations. Occasional terrible jokes.

    Episode 57: You’re Worrying About Tomorrow. God Is Already Preparing the Field.
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 A Scripture-driven Christian podcast exploring biblical truth, spiritual growth, revival, theology, and everyday life through contextual Bible teaching and honest discussion. From misunderstood Bible verses and Christian living to conviction, repentance, discipleship, and culture, each episode aims to push believers deeper into God’s Word and draw non-beleivers closer to Christ. 

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