Practically Christian Podcast

Josh and Debbie
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Practically Christian Podcast is all about taking the deep truths of the gospel and bringing them down to earth. Join Josh and Debbie as they move beyond head-knowledge to offer real, practical application for your everyday life. With a blend of theological insight, counseling, and education—and a wealth of experience from the military, law enforcement, banking, and ministry—this husband-and-wife team looks at the world through a Christian perspective. Discover how the gospel of Jesus bears down on all you are and all you do, equipping you to live a life that creates an impact and changes your community. New episodes are released bi-weekly! Follow Mission Sent on Facebook and Instagram, or visit us online at missionsent.org. Keywords: ChristianPractical ApplicationGospelTheologyBible StudyChristian LivingMarriageCommunity ImpactFaithDiscipleshipHusband and WifeMinistryMission

  1. 12h ago

    How To Rekindle A Marriage When Life Drains You

    Send us Fan Mail You can share a house, share kids, share bills, and still feel painfully alone with the person you married. We get honest about that “roommate phase” and why it sneaks up on couples who are doing everything right on paper. Then we use a surprisingly sharp analogy: the worst thing you can do for a boat is let it sit and the same is true for a marriage. Neglect doesn’t look dramatic at first, but it always shows up when you try to start things up again. We talk through what’s really draining intimacy: decision fatigue, packed schedules, career pressure, and the way parenting can consume every last ounce of energy. We also unpack the spiritual side of it, connecting “first love” language from Revelation 2 with the daily choices that keep a Christian marriage alive. If love feels gone, we challenge the idea that love is only a feeling, and we reframe it as an action you practice, like 1 Corinthians 13 describes. From there, we get practical with boundaries you can actually keep: setting a real cutoff time for work, auditing your phone and screen time, and finding connection windows even when one of us is a morning person and the other comes alive at night. We share simple date ideas, conversation resets that aren’t just problem-talk, and a two-week challenge to rebuild closeness in 10 to 30 intentional minutes a day. If this hits home, subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review that helps other couples find the show. What’s one small boundary you can set this week to choose your spouse first? https://www.missionsent.org/

    How To Rekindle A Marriage When Life Drains You

  2. Oct 21

    Stop Hiding on Halloween: Radical Ownership of Your Neighborhood

    Send us Fan Mail Episode Description Is it the devil's birthday, a harmless night for kids, or something else entirely? The church is notoriously divided on how to handle Halloween, with many believers choosing to turn off the porch light and hide. In this episode of the Practically Christian Podcast, Josh and Debbie tackle "The Big Halloween Question" head-on. Through the lens of radical ownership, they break down the pagan history of our most popular holidays, dig into 1 Corinthians 8, and challenge the modern "theology of retreat." Discover how setting up a driveway couch and handing out full-size candy bars might be the easiest, most biblical way to step out of the spiritual darkness and into your neighbors' lives. Episode Rundown The Hook: What Flounder Gigging Teaches Us About the Dark: Josh shares how nighttime gigging in the pitch-black Volusia County lagoons illustrates a foundational biblical truth: light doesn't fight the dark—it simply exposes what's underneath it and draws life to it.Core Teaching: History, Pagans, and the Church Split: A look at LifeWay Research showing how divided the church is on October 31st, alongside a historical reality check comparing the pagan roots of Christmas (Saturnalia) to Halloween (Samhain/All Hallows Eve).Application: Killing the Victim Mentality: Why isolating from culture is just as dangerous as looking exactly like it. How believers can leverage driveway hospitality, neighborhood relationships, and 1 Corinthians 8 to act as a city on a hill.Practical Challenge: Talk About the "Why": Actionable advice for Christian parents on safely navigating trick-or-treating, setting biblical boundaries for costumes, and explaining the "why" behind your family's decisions so your kids develop a resilient worldview.Key Scriptures Referenced Ephesians 2:1-5: Recognizing that we were all once dead in our trespasses, and God placed believers in our path to draw us to Him.1 Corinthians 8: Paul’s guidance on food offered to idols and navigating cultural gray areas with spiritual confidence.Matthew 5:14-16: The call to be the salt of the earth and a city on a hill.Romans 10:14: How are they to believe in Him of whom they have never heard?Challenge of the Week Sit down with your family this week and decide exactly how you will handle Halloween. Don't just make a rule—explain the why to your kids. Find one practical way to redeem the holiday and be an active, welcoming light to the neighbors God has placed geographically around you. Connect & Support If this episode challenged you to take radical ownership of your faith, share it with a friend who needs to hear it! Leave us a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform to help us continue bringing practical, Spirit-led truths to the digital space. For more resources, visit Mission Sent. https://www.missionsent.org/

    Stop Hiding on Halloween: Radical Ownership of Your Neighborhood

  3. Oct 7

    The Screen Time Surrender: Who is Raising Your Kids?

    Send us Fan Mail Your house can feel calmer fast, but only if you are willing to name the real problem: the algorithm has been allowed to take a parenting role. We get honest about the way phones, gaming, social media, and endless scrolling can quietly set the emotional tone of a family. When screens dominate, connection shrinks, conversations get shorter, and it gets harder to notice what your kids are actually carrying, from insecurity to anxiety to real questions about life and hope.  We walk through screen time statistics that should stop every parent in their tracks, plus what we are seeing firsthand in schools and everyday life. We also talk about the trap adults fall into: using devices as a babysitter, a public behavior fix, or a way to survive exhaustion. We understand why it happens, but we refuse to pretend it is harmless. If our kids are spending hours a day with screens, that voice is shaping habits, values, and identity more than a weekly church service ever can.  Then we bring it home with Scripture and practical steps. Deuteronomy 6 reminds us that parents are the primary disciple makers, called to teach in normal moments at the table, on the road, and at bedtime. We also name what many of us miss: a phone can become an idol, not because tech is evil, but because whatever takes God’s place also takes our attention away from the people God gave us. We close with clear boundaries you can start today and one simple challenge that makes progress measurable.  If this helped, subscribe, share it with a parent who needs a reset, and leave a review so more families can find it. What is one screen boundary you are ready to set this week? https://www.missionsent.org/

  4. Sep 23

    The Two Second Decision That Wrecks Tomorrow

    Send us Fan Mail Life can feel like it’s happening to you, but that story falls apart the moment you start tracking your choices. We open with a candid reason we went quiet for a month, then we go straight to the core idea: choice is one of the most powerful tools you use all day long, whether you notice it or not. We also set a clear Christian framework so we don’t get lost in a theological argument. God is sovereign, and still, our decisions carry real weight. We talk through the kind of choice Peter faced when Jesus said “Follow me,” and why that matters when you feel stuck, tired, frustrated, or overwhelmed. Then we zoom in on the everyday stuff that actually builds a life: micro choices. What you listen to. What you scroll. Whether you put the phone down when your spouse or kids walk into the room. Whether you choose praise when you don’t feel like it. From there, we get practical about relationships and habits. Love is a choice, not a mood. Repentance is a choice to turn and do different. Tonight is your first choice for tomorrow, and “one more episode” or “one more drink” can quietly create the cycle you swear you hate. We also talk about ownership, dropping victim mentality, and why some people will push back when you change. Take the challenge with us for the next week: replace “I have to” with “I get to,” and replace “I had no choice” with “I get to choose.” If this hits home, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. https://www.missionsent.org/

  5. Aug 24

    How To Stop Glorifying Busy And Start Resting Well

    Send us Fan Mail Hustle is a terrible god, and it always demands more. We’ve both lived the kind of pace where the only “rest” we get is collapsing at the end of the day, brain fried, running on fumes, and still trying to push through one more message, one more task, one more obligation. That isn’t recovery, it’s depletion, and it spills into our faith, our families, and our ability to think clearly. We dig into a simple but convicting truth: Jesus took breaks. Over and over, he steps away from crowds and pressure to be alone with the Father. If we say we want to hear God, but we never create silence, solitude, or margin, where would that voice land? We also talk about why our culture glorifies being “so busy,” how much of our chaos is self-induced, and how guilt can keep us moving even when our bodies and minds are begging for a reset. Along the way, we connect the dots between Scripture and real life: Elijah hears God in a small, still, quiet voice, not in the noise. We use everyday examples like rushing through meals, the chaos of constant connection, and even the peace that shows up when you finally get away from the ramp and out on the water. The goal is not a perfect schedule. The goal is intentional living: five minutes of quiet that becomes ten, then thirty, plus practical boundaries like putting the phone away so you can actually be present. If you’re ready for Christian rest, Sabbath rhythms, and a better work-life balance that protects your soul, hit play, then share this with a friend who’s burned out. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what’s one small change you can make this week to slow down and listen? https://www.missionsent.org/

  6. Jul 17

    What If Your Weakness Is Your Witness

    Send us Fan Mail Your feed might look peaceful, but your life feels loud. That gap is where comparison, envy, and quiet shame grow, especially when we start believing everyone else has it together and we are the only ones struggling. We get real about what happens when Christians hide the hard parts and only show the polished parts, then wonder why we feel stuck and alone. We start with a simple story from our week: a boat trim pump that “should’ve been a quick fix” turns into delays, extra cost, and a whole lot of stress. It becomes the perfect example of what people never see behind the photos of fish, sunsets, and fun trips. When we compare our real life to someone else’s highlight reel, we will always feel like we are losing, and that mindset can pull us into resentment, burnout, and even doubt about God’s care. From there, we bring it back to practical Christian living and Scripture, including Paul’s “jars of clay” in 2 Corinthians 4. Weakness isn’t a disqualifier; it’s often the place where God’s strength shows up most clearly. We talk about what honesty looks like without oversharing, why transparency matters for spiritual growth, and how sharing one real struggle with a trusted friend or small group can change everything. If you’ve been carrying a private mess and calling it “fine,” come listen. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s one area where you’re ready to stop pretending? https://www.missionsent.org/

  7. Jun 29

    I Will Not Build My Life On Likes

    Send us Fan Mail Low views can mess with your head fast. We talk candidly about why we stopped posting the Field Brief after seeing tiny numbers, and how that moment exposed something deeper than motivation: a quiet hunger for people’s approval. If you create content, lead a team, serve at church, or just want to live with more courage, this conversation hits the real tension between obedience and applause.  We anchor the episode in Galatians 1:10 and ask the question that cuts through every algorithm and every performance trap: am I seeking the approval of man, or the approval of God? From there we unpack how chasing viral success can backfire, leaving you stuck making the same safe thing just to keep the audience happy, while the work you actually feel called to do gets pushed aside.  We also lean on Psalm 139 to remember identity and design: you were knit together on purpose for a purpose, which means you do not have to cram yourself into someone else’s box. And we bring it back to what matters most, the gospel of Jesus Christ and the truth that even one viewer is worth showing up for. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review if this helped you reset your focus. https://www.missionsent.org/

    I Will Not Build My Life On Likes

  8. Jun 8

    Drill Sergeant Or Shepherd

    Send us Fan Mail The fastest way to learn who you really are as a dad is to ask the people who live with you. So we did exactly that. Josh and Debbie bring JT, Kayla, and Gabby into the room for a Father’s Day roundtable that is funny, uncomfortable, and surprisingly practical if you care about real Christian parenting, not just good intentions.  We unpack two very different parenting instincts: the drill sergeant who uses intensity to stop behavior now, and the shepherd who uses relationship to shape character over time. Along the way we talk about “command presence,” a scary family car crash, and why a stern voice can get attention but also create distance if it becomes the default. JT reflects on discipline as a teen, what correction feels like in the moment, and what actually helped long-term.  Then Kayla and Gabby share how daughters experience the “dad voice,” why emotions can turn a quick correction into days of stress, and what kinds of conversations actually lead to growth. We also get honest about discipline versus punishment, why kids are resilient even when parents miss the mark, and the core principle we keep coming back to: your influence rises and falls on the relationship you build when nothing is “wrong.”  If you’re a dad who wants to lead with clarity, protect without controlling, and raise kids who can function well when you’re not around, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a parent friend, and leave a review so more families can find it. When you think about your own home, do you default to drill sergeant or shepherd? https://www.missionsent.org/

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Practically Christian Podcast is all about taking the deep truths of the gospel and bringing them down to earth. Join Josh and Debbie as they move beyond head-knowledge to offer real, practical application for your everyday life. With a blend of theological insight, counseling, and education—and a wealth of experience from the military, law enforcement, banking, and ministry—this husband-and-wife team looks at the world through a Christian perspective. Discover how the gospel of Jesus bears down on all you are and all you do, equipping you to live a life that creates an impact and changes your community. New episodes are released bi-weekly! Follow Mission Sent on Facebook and Instagram, or visit us online at missionsent.org. Keywords: ChristianPractical ApplicationGospelTheologyBible StudyChristian LivingMarriageCommunity ImpactFaithDiscipleshipHusband and WifeMinistryMission

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  • Creator
    Josh and Debbie
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Practically Christian Podcast
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