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JoshBrooker/GabeRutledge
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A podcast about life, theology, friendships, current events, and the journey of authentic discipleship with two pastors who also happen to be lifelong friends, former college roommates, bandmates, and groomsmen in each other‘s weddings.

  1. 23H AGO

    The Angel of the Lord (pt. 1)

    Beards and Bible listeners,  Real quick before we jump into today’s episode: we just wanted to give you a little heads-up on what the next couple months are going to look like for us. May and June are honestly just stacked. Between travel, ministry responsibilities, and everything happening in our local churches, Gabe and I are going to be pulled in a lot of different directions. So instead of trying to force something rushed or half-baked, we thought it’d actually be a lot more meaningful to share some of the teaching that’s already coming out of our local congregations—stuff we’ve been pouring time, study, and prayer into anyway. So over the next several episodes, you’re going to hear some of that. Think of it less like a break, and more like we’re just inviting you into what God’s already doing in our churches. And today’s episode is exactly that. This is a teaching Gabe gave at his church on the Angel of the Lord. This a topic that’s a lot deeper than it might sound at first. It touches on how God reveals Himself, how He draws near, and honestly, how the Old Testament starts to point forward in some really compelling ways. So whether this is a new concept for you or something you’ve wrestled with before, I think you’ll find this one really helpful. Alright, here’s Gabe!

    44 min

  2. APR 22

    The Genesis Flood: Pt. 3- Life After the Flood

    In Genesis 9 we read that flood resets the world—but it doesn’t reset the human heart. Genesis 9 opens with blessing, mandate, and covenant… but it doesn’t take long before something feels off. Why does creation now fear humanity? Why does God permit meat, but forbid blood? Why introduce justice systems right out of the gate? And why, after wiping the slate clean, do we find Noah—Noah, the preacher of righteousness—drunk, exposed, and at the center of one of the most unsettling stories in Genesis? So what actually happened in that tent? Was Ham just seeing something… or doing something? Why does the text use that loaded phrase, “uncovering nakedness”? Why do Shem and Japheth respond the way they do—walking backward, almost ceremonially covering their father? And maybe most confusing of all—why is Canaan cursed instead of Ham? Is this a personal outburst… or a prophetic moment shaping the future of nations? Is this just a strange footnote… or is it the Bible quietly telling you that even after judgment, sin is still alive and well? In this episode, we trace what actually changed after the flood—and what didn’t. We’ll look at the shift from Eden-like harmony to a world marked by tension, survival, and shorter lives. We’ll unpack the covenant with all creation—and ask why God promises stability in a world He knows is still broken. And we’ll wrestle with Noah’s failure as a kind of “new Adam”—and what it reveals about the limits of starting over. Along the way, we’ll connect the dots to the rise of nations, the roots of human conflict, and a sobering truth running underneath it all: a new world doesn’t create new people. If the flood wasn’t the final answer… what is?

    1h 4m

  3. APR 7

    The Genesis Flood: Pt. 2- What happened during the flood?

    What really happened during Noah’s flood? If you read Genesis 6-9 carefully, it’s clearly NOT a kids’ story filled with cute cartoon animals on a floating playground. In Genesis 6, we’re told the human heart had become so bent, so violent, that God was grieved to His core. The flood isn’t just about water, arks, and animals. It’s about God’s judgment, mercy, and the unsettling truth about what the human race is capable of. But buried in the story are questions we rarely slow down to ask: Was Noah extraordinary—or just faithful in a corrupt world? Why does the Bible say God “regretted” creating humanity? Could the ark actually hold all those animals? Why did the flood last a full year, not just 40 days? What does the olive branch really prove? Has anyone actually found the ark on Mount Ararat? And why does Jesus Christ point back to Noah when talking about the end? Even more, what does this story say about us as human beings? On today’s episode, we’ll dig into the difficult questions: the justice of God, the depth of human brokenness, and the surprising thread of grace running through it all.

    1h 9m

  4. MAR 26

    The Genesis Flood: Pt. 1- Life Before the Flood

    What if the "ancient world" wasn't a primitive era of cavemen, but a sophisticated, global civilization that rivaled—or maybe even exceeded—our own? In today’s episode, we dive into the 1,656-year gap between Adam and the Great Flood—a span of time equal to the distance between the Fall of Rome and the invention of the internet. We’re asking the heavy questions the text leaves behind: Such as the mystery of the Nephilim. Who were the "Sons of God," and how did their union with human women create a race of legendary "men of renown"? The Gift of Time: How would society change if you lived for 900 years? Would you become a master of dozens of trades, or would a few "ancients" simply hoard all the world’s wealth and power? The Greenhouse Earth: Imagine a world with no seasons, no polar ice caps, and no rain—where a single supercontinent allowed you to walk to any corner of the globe. The Dark Side of Progress: How did a world with a single language and advanced industry descend into a state of "total war" and absolute spiritual depravity? The Bible says that as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. Are we seeing the shadows of that pre-Flood world in our headlines today? Join us as we explore the "world that was" and the warning it holds for the world that is.

    1h 8m

  5. MAR 12

    Justice, Wisdom, and the Future of the Pro-Life Movement (w/ Andrew Wood)

    The pro-life movement changed dramatically after the fall of Roe v. Wade. But new debates are emerging inside the movement itself. In this week’s episode, we sit down with pro-life speaker and writer Andrew Wood to talk about the current state of the pro-life cause, the rise of the abortion abolitionist movement, and why he believes wisdom—not just urgency—must guide how Christians seek to end abortion. We discuss strategy, moral clarity, and what faithful engagement looks like in this cultural moment.

    1h 1m

  6. FEB 25

    So… About Last Night: Reactions to the State of the Union 2026

    Last night, February 24, 2026, U.S. President Donald J. Trump, addressed the nation. This morning, we’re breaking it down — the substance, the spin, and what it could mean for the year ahead. This is our State of the Union reaction.

    1h 7m

  7. FEB 12

    7 Disruptive Church Trends of 2026

    Christianity in America is on the decline. Or is it? Even as fewer American adults claim to practice the Christian faith, Bible sales are up by 41% in the last 3 years, and downloads of spiritual apps are up by 79%. So is Christianity in America growing? Or shrinking? One thing’s for sure— the landscape of the church in America certainly is changing. So on today’s episode, we’re talking about the church—where it’s clearly changing, where the data is surprising, and where it’s honestly a little unsettling. Some of these trends feel encouraging, some raise real questions, and none of them let us stay on autopilot. So while we can’t predict the future or we don’t want to chase fads, it is helpful to pay attention, ask better questions, and think faithfully about what it means to lead and follow Jesus in this moment.

    1h 15m

  8. JAN 28

    The Two Americas: One Name, Two Rival Ideologies

    It’s not secret to anyone paying attention: America is more divided politically and ideologically than we’ve been in a very long time. And conversations about important cultural moments often quickly devolve into name-calling, shouting, and shaming those who don’t see things the way that we do. Regardless of what side you’re on of whatever issue is in the forefront of the news cycle, there’s talking points we repeat that we’ve been given from whatever news source we’ve consumed while we simultaneously shout down the “other side” as loudly as possible. But none of this is working. Something is deeply broken. And for all our rage, it’s not getting fixed anytime soon. But why? Why is it that we’ve found ourselves at such a deeply divided ideological impasse? Perhaps the problem isn’t just about politics. Maybe it’s not really political at all. Perhaps we are living in the same country, using the same words, but operating with two very different visions of reality itself. Two competing answers to deeper questions we rarely stop to name:  Like, what is America, really? What is justice? What does it mean to be free? What is the purpose of law, and who gets to define it? And for those who call themselves Christians, the divide cuts even deeper. What is Christianity at its core? Is it a gospel that calls us to repentance, faith, and obedience to Jesus as Lord? Is it a message that calls us to submit to the commands of God and speaks of God’s judgment towards the wicked and unrepentant? Or, is it following a Jesus who was a social activist who lived primarily to extend compassion towards the weak, poor, and disenfranchised? If we’re commanded to love our neighbor, what is the wisest and most faithful way to do that in a fractured culture? When love and truth appear to collide, which do we choose? Or is just a false dilemma altogether? OK, real talk. Our intent with this episode is not to yell louder or score points with a certain side. We just want to ask better questions, and hopefully name the rival stories shaping our moment. Because until we understand the visions competing for our allegiance, we’ll keep fighting the wrong battles and wondering why nothing ever changes. And maybe…just maybe…if we’ll listen long enough and seek truth, maybe the fractures among us just might to start to slowly heal.

    1h 15m
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A podcast about life, theology, friendships, current events, and the journey of authentic discipleship with two pastors who also happen to be lifelong friends, former college roommates, bandmates, and groomsmen in each other‘s weddings.

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  • Creator
    JoshBrooker/GabeRutledge
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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    Clean
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    Beards & Bible Podcast

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