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Mission Bible Church
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Pastors Tony Wood and Dean Defuria have practical conversations that aim to encourage living and thinking "Christianly," helping Christians embrace all of God for all of life.

  1. Aug 18

    The Movement Christians Love to Hate

    In this episode, we trace the 300-year history behind two very different streams of American Christianity — the reformed tradition and the revivalist tradition — and ask an honest question: why do we love one and quietly resent the other? If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram:  @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram:  @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/

  2. Aug 4

    The Bible Translation 'Superiority Complex'

    Word-for-word or thought-for-thought? KJV, NIV, ESV, NASB, NLT — does it actually matter which one you pick up? Tony and Dean get into why there are so many English Bible translations, what "literal" translation really means (and why it's not as simple as you think), the cultural pressure and quiet elitism around which version you use, and the handful of translations they'd actually tell you to avoid. Watch to find out where the line is — and why it might matter less than you've been told. If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram:  @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram:  @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/

  3. Jul 21

    The Qualification That Keeps Every Pastor Up at Night

    In this episode, Pastor Tony and Dean get honest about one of the most loaded and least talked about questions in ministry — what does the Bible actually require of a pastor's kids, and what happens when they don't meet it? Whether you're a pastor, a parent, or someone who grew up in a ministry home — this one hits different. If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram:  @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram:  @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/

  4. Jul 7

    What No One Tells You About Being a Pastor's Wife

    She sits in the front row every Sunday. She knows more than most people in the church. And nobody ever asks how she's doing. If you're a pastor, a pastor's wife, married to someone in ministry, or just curious about what really goes on behind the pulpit — this one's for you. If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram:  @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram:  @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/

  5. Jun 16

    How a Christian Should Treat a Transgender Coworker

    How should a Christian treat a transgender person—not in theory, but at work, at the Thanksgiving table, across the dinner from a cousin who just came out? We trace where the movement came from, what Genesis 1:27 says about being made male and female, and then get practical: What do you do when a coworker asks you to use their pronouns? How do you show real sympathy without affirming sin? And what happens when someone who has transitioned comes to Christ? If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram:  @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram:  @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/

  6. Jun 2

    Why Christians Keep Failing the LGBT Conversation

    What happens when we win the argument but lose the person? In this episode, Pastor Tony and Pastor Dean sit down to ask an honest question: have Christians failed the LGBT conversation? Not in our convictions, those don't change, but in our posture, our tone, and the way we engage the people right in front of us. They trace how the cultural conversation around homosexuality shifted over the last 40 years, why "this is just who I am" has become the defining claim of our age, and where that identity question actually comes from. Then they get practical: how do you talk to a friend or family member you love and disagree with? How do you hold to the truth without becoming the abrasive caricature that pushes people away? This isn't about softening conviction. It's about learning to speak the truth in a way that actually reaches people... winning the person, not just the argument. If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram:  @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram:  @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/

  7. May 19

    I Only Knew Half of the Christian Blessing

    In this episode, we explore what it truly means to live as a child of God. Many Christians understand forgiveness, but miss the joy and freedom of sonship. Pastor Tony and Pastor Dean talk about moving from seeing God as Judge to knowing Him as Father—and how that changes everything about holiness, identity, and daily life. If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram:  @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram:  @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/

  8. May 5

    Mother’s Day Lies: What Culture Gets Wrong About Motherhood

    Motherhood is one of the most powerful roles in God's design — and one of the most underappreciated. In this Mother's Day episode, Pastor Tony and Pastor Dean open up about new babies, first Mother's Day advice, and what the Bible actually says about motherhood. They explore legacy, sacrifice, perseverance, and the quiet strength that holds families and churches together — while taking an honest look at what culture gets wrong about moms today. If you enjoyed this episode, consider liking this video and subscribing. If you'd like to watch this episode, click here. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss on the show, message us on Instagram or comment on YouTube. Follow us on social media: Youtube: @christianlypodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Christianlypodcast Christianly: @christianlypodcast https://www.instagram.com/christianlypodcast/ Instagram:  @tony.g.wood Pastor Tony Wood: https://www.instagram.com/tony.g.wood/ Instagram:  @deandefuria Pastor Dean Defuria: https://www.instagram.com/deandefuria/ Mission Bible Church: @missionbiblechurch https://www.instagram.com/missionbiblechurch/

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Pastors Tony Wood and Dean Defuria have practical conversations that aim to encourage living and thinking "Christianly," helping Christians embrace all of God for all of life.

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  • Creator
    Mission Bible Church
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Christianly
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