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Christianity

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JAN 5

Israel, Judaism, and "Jewish Influence"

We begin 2026 with a look at an issue that is rapidly becoming one of the most important of the decade. Across religious, political, and generational lines, views on Israel and the Jewish faith and people are wildly misaligned. We discuss the lay of the land, what is out of bounds, and how to entertain these difficult conversations. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and statistics 05:44 - Kanye, October 7, and how we got here 09:34 - Generational and religious differences 15:03 - The complicated relationship between Judaism and Christianity 27:38 - 5 major views within churches 40:58 - Where we can agree to disagree, and where we can't 54:10 - Think Fast: The Somali Daycare Scandal With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Visit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co Join us for the Deep End and get plenty of other subscriber benefits by going to focuspress.org/plus Referenced: The Growing Divide Over Israel - https://jackwilkie.co/p/the-growing-divide-over-israel Pew Research: Views on Abortion - https://www.pewresearch.org/chart/views-on-abortion-by-race-and-ethnicity/ Pew Research: Religion and Views on LGBTQ Issues - https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/02/26/religion-and-views-on-lgbtq-issues-and-abortion/

Jan 5

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1h 3m
JAN 6

The Nick Fuentes Discussion

Nick Fuentes is taking the internet and the political landscape by storm with his fiery rhetoric and bombastic statements. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss Nick Fuentes and his impact on young men across the United States. Specific topics include: Who is Nick Fuentes? Why is Nick Fuentes so appealing to young men? Why are we talking about this guy? Does Nick Fuentes get anything right? Why godly young men should be careful with consuming Nick Fuentes content And much more! To join our DISCORD: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDiTTdhWQsWHXGrigck59Du8fRPdjOhP4aO6REeYksIkIlhw/viewform?usp=header To shop our MERCH STORE: https://godlyyoungmen.printful.me/

Jan 6

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39 min
12/29/2025

2025 in Review: AI, Trump, Charlie, the Pope, and more

We recap the year that was and count down our top 10 storylines, touching on topics such as Charlie Kirk, Israel, the new pope, youth culture (6-7!), sports betting, and more. With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Join us at focuspress.org/plus to catch the exclusive Deep End episode each week. Check out our sponsors at cobbpublishing.com And, join our mailing lists at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

12/29/2025

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1h 9m
12/30/2025

Setting Goals & Improving Yourself

It's that time of year where so many people start thinking about how they can improve and grow as they head into the new year. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss why it's so important for godly young men to set goals and tips/advice on how to set and achieve goals. Specific topics include: Why setting goals helps you fight stagnation How setting goals forces you to self-examine Should you set easier or harder goals? Why it's masculine to set goals The 5 best areas to set goals And much more! To join our DISCORD: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDiTTdhWQsWHXGrigck59Du8fRPdjOhP4aO6REeYksIkIlhw/viewform?usp=header To shop our MERCH STORE: https://godlyyoungmen.printful.me/

12/30/2025

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40 min
18H AGO

6 Different Ways to Read Your Bible

Old friends Titus Anderson and Daniel Mayfield join Jack for a discussion on 6 different interpretive approaches you can use when studying your Bible! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro, and reading vs. studying 05:41 - The Bible as storybook 13:48 - The Bible as "true myth" 20:16 - "Love letter" vs. Rule book 42:46 - Zooming in (exegesis) vs. zooming out (typology) 55:40 - Practical tips for using these approaches in your Bible time With Jack Wilkie, Titus Anderson, and Daniel Mayfield Follow us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co Join us for the Deep End by going to focuspress.org/plus

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1h 5m
JAN 2

Think Fast: The Somali Daycare Scandal

We discuss the allegations of mass fraud perpetrated by Somalians running government-funded day cares in Minnesota and other states. Tune in Monday for the full episode of Think Deeper: Israel, Judaism, and "Jewish Influence" With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Visit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

Jan 2

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9 min
12/15/2025

What is the Church?

"We don't go to church, we ARE the church." Well, kind of. On this episode, the crew discusses whether the church is the people who go there, the institution, or something in between. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introducing the question 06:58 - Is the church just the people? 11:32 - "It's not an organization, it's an organism" - true or false? 16:25 - The church requires purpose 31:25 - The community church to Catholic church pendulum 36:54 - The house church question 42:22 - When church leadership goes wrong, and when to leave a church 50:04 - When the members go wrong, and what leadership should do 55:17 - Think Fast: Is it lying to tell your kids Santa is real? Visit our sponsors at cobbpublishing.com Check us out at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.com Join us for the exclusive Deep End episode each week by going to focuspress.org/plus

12/15/2025

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1h 10m
12/20/2025

Santa Claus: Fun Myth, or Dangerous Lie?

We discuss the hot controversy regarding whether parents should tell their kids about Santa Claus. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro, and why we're doing an episode on the topic 05:30 - History of St. Nicholas and Santa Claus 08:52 - Is it a lie? 27:32 - Taking it too far: making Santa God, and manipulating behavior 37:40 - Taking it too far: parents overdoing it 49:16 - Romans 14 and disagreeing charitably With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Visit our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Visit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.com

12/20/2025

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56 min
12/02/2025

Avoid These Types of Girls

In your interactions with girls, there are just certain types of girls that you should avoid. In this episode, Joe & Will give a list of 10 types of girls to avoid when it comes to girlfriend/wife material. Specific topics include: The Instagram Influencer Should you pursue someone who's perpetually flirtatious? Why you should avoid the "tough" girls The type of girl that American society is pushing The most appealing version of a girl you should avoid And much more! To join our DISCORD: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDiTTdhWQsWHXGrigck59Du8fRPdjOhP4aO6REeYksIkIlhw/viewform?usp=header To shop our MERCH STORE: https://godlyyoungmen.printful.me/

12/02/2025

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33 min
12/08/2025

How You Can KNOW You're Saved

Joe and Will interview Jack about his new book, You Are Saved: The Christian's Assurance. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and announcing Jack's book 05:05 - Why write a book on assurance of salvation? 13:00 - The problem of legalism 20:24 - How lacking assurance keeps us from spiritual maturity 26:10 - Why focusing on doctrinal differences keeps us insecure 35:32 - The problem of overreacting to "faith alone" and cheap grace 41:34 - Do we have a "personal relationship" with God? Does the Holy Spirit indwell us? 45:28 - How can we avoid having a false assurance? 55:40 - Why is rebaptism so common in the churches of Christ? With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Get You Are Saved at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3MgpGt7 or Focus Press: https://www.focuspress.org/shop Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Join us for the exclusive "Deep End" episode each week at focuspress.org/plus

12/08/2025

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1h 5m

Renew Your Mind Focus Press is a Christian publishing company dedicated to helping Christians think through their faith on the practical level. The Focus Press Podcast Network aims to provide Biblically accurate, thought-provoking, shows that will build your faith and strengthen your walk with God. Our lineup: - Think Deeper, a weekly show at the intersection of Christianity and culture - The Godly Young Men podcast (coming soon), a weekly show exploring what young men need to know to grow into competent, successful, responsible men of God - Get Out of Porn Podcast, a weekly show helping listeners fight out of a pornography addiction with God's help - Who Let the Dogma Out?, a weekly seasonal show focusing on Christianity's foundational doctrines. - A 365 Day daily Bible reading podcast, coming January 2023

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Israel, Judaism, and "Jewish Influence"

The Nick Fuentes Discussion

2025 in Review: AI, Trump, Charlie, the Pope, and more

Setting Goals & Improving Yourself

6 Different Ways to Read Your Bible

Think Fast: The Somali Daycare Scandal

What is the Church?

Santa Claus: Fun Myth, or Dangerous Lie?

Avoid These Types of Girls

How You Can KNOW You're Saved

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