Behind the Message

Ben Fleming and Evan Earwicker
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  • CHRISTIANITY
  • UPDATED SEMIWEEKLY

We take you behind what we teach with long form conversations on theology, leadership and spirituality.

  1. MAR 20

    John Week 11

    Avocado Hand Warmers:https://www.amazon.com/Gaiatop-Rechargeable-Magnetic-Settings-Avocados/dp/B0CMQPRHDH Cigars vs. Cigarettes:https://cigarcountry.com/blog/cigars-vs-cigarettes/ Plug-In Solar Panels for OR:https://www.opb.org/article/2026/02/09/oregon-lawmakers-seek-to-shine-light-on-balcony-solar-but-safety-issue-linger/ Started talking about the message at 11:05 Foursquare disaster response in the Middle East:https://foursquaredisasterrelief.org/disasters/middle-east-response-2026/ C.S. Lewis, “Why I’m not a pacifist.”:https://www.cslewis.com/why-im-not-a-pacifist/ Cynicism as a coping mechanism:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/possibilitizing/202503/why-cynicism-feels-smart-but-can-sabotage-your-success Denial as a coping mechanism: https://www.relationalpsych.group/articles/understanding-denial-as-a-defense-mechanism Julian of Norwich:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_of_Norwich Westside’s Community Garden:https://westsidechurch.org/all-church-updates/community-garden-seed-planting/

    45 min

  2. MAR 13

    John Week 10

    Behind the Message

    48 min

  3. MAR 9

    John Weeks 8-9

    Rivalry between NZ and Australia https://nzpocketguide.com/the-new-zealand-australia-rivalry-what-you-need-to-know/ IHOP and Applebees https://franchise.ihop.com/en/applebees-co-branded-franchising/why-dual-brands

    59 min

  4. FEB 13

    John Week 6

    Behind the Message

    47 min

  5. FEB 6

    John Week 5

    What happens to the merch of the losing Super Bowl team? https://people.com/what-happens-to-losing-team-merch-after-the-super-bowl-8786961 Proper trail etiquette https://wildlandtrekking.com/blog/trail-etiquette/ Start talking about the message 13:340 Who was defeated in the winter in Russia? Napoleon? https://www.history.com/articles/napoleons-disastrous-invasion-of-russia The Paschal mystery https://iws.edu/2014/04/holy-week-14/ Prayer practice from Brian Zahnd https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6021960f4c1ff711fe8a549c/t/62e336507ae96720bd6df0fa/16590577…

    44 min

  6. JAN 30

    John 4-5

    Started talking about the message at 13:34 Shofarhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shofar Heresies popular during the time of John’s writing: Gnosticism – https://iep.utm.edu/gnostic/Docetism – https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/docetism Davinci Codehttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0382625 “Let them”https://www.melrobbins.com/book/the-let-them-theory/ Valentine’s Dayhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Valentines-Day Seattle Seahawks are going to the Super Bowl:https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47728615/seattle-seahawks-win-los-angeles-rams-nfc-championship… What do the bars on your cell phone mean?https://nextivityinc.com/blog/what-do-the-bars-on-my-cell-phone-mean/

    51 min

  7. JAN 16

    John 2 - Water to Wine, Tables Flipped

    John 2 and the Kind of “Religious” That Makes Jesus Mad. John 2 holds a paradox on purpose: the kingdom looks like extravagant grace at a wedding and uncompromising confrontation when worship becomes a gatekeeping machine. Jesus is abundant for the empty—and fiercely opposed to religious systems that keep people out while claiming God’s authority. 14:15 – Start talking about the message How early is too early to eat non-breakfast foods? https://mashable.com/article/eat-lunch-before-noon The Last Battle https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-last-battle-c-s-lewis Does Jesus ever critique Rome? Pentecostalism https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pentecostalism Different interpretations of Revelation https://africa.thegospelcoalition.org/article/4-ways-to-read-the-book-of-revelation/ Was Star Wars about the Nazi regime? https://www.history.com/articles/the-real-history-that-inspired-star-wars

    52 min

  8. JAN 9

    John Week 1

    Stories from Uber**https://www.uber.com/blog/once-upon-a-ride/** Started talking about the message at 9:34 Timeline of John’s retelling:https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/0 Summer sausagehttps://www.southernliving.com/what-is-summer-sausage-8363025

    43 min
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We take you behind what we teach with long form conversations on theology, leadership and spirituality.

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  • Creator
    Ben Fleming and Evan Earwicker
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Clean
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