39 episodes

Welcome to The Amateur Christian Podcast where normal, everyday Christians who have no idea what they’re doing are thankful for a God who does. We’ll talk about culture, theology, history, news, and current events, and try to figure out how to navigate them all as unpolished Jesus-followers in a broken world. New episodes every other Tuesday.

The Amateur Christian Podcast The Amateur Christian Podcast

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.9 • 38 Ratings

Welcome to The Amateur Christian Podcast where normal, everyday Christians who have no idea what they’re doing are thankful for a God who does. We’ll talk about culture, theology, history, news, and current events, and try to figure out how to navigate them all as unpolished Jesus-followers in a broken world. New episodes every other Tuesday.

    How Should We Vote?

    How Should We Vote?

    One week away from Election Day, how should we vote? No, not who should we vote for... but how should we think through and prepare to cast our ballot on November 3rd?We as Bible-believing, followers of Jesus have a responsibility to steward our resources and decisions well. So whether you decide to vote or not vote, vote Republican or Democrat or other, may you place your vote with a conviction that God will be honored by your decision, with a desire to promote unity in the body of Christ, and with a firm hope that no matter the outcome, He is still on the throne.

    • 34 min
    Christians and The Social Dilemma

    Christians and The Social Dilemma

    After watching the popular Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma, how should we as Christians engage with social media and the ways that technology can often become addictive and destructive? We live in a culture that is constantly bombarded by notifications, social media posts, news stories (real or fake), and pressures to be constantly connected. How are we to glorify God through all the noise?

    • 30 min
    Should We Keep The Sabbath? (REBROADCAST)

    Should We Keep The Sabbath? (REBROADCAST)

    This week, we decided to rebroadcast a past episode on the Sabbath in light of our current sermon series through Genesis and how we see the God of creation set the precedent for work and rest.How can we pursue worshipful rest in our lives and celebrate the good gift of rest that the Lord has given us? Let's be a people who work hard for the glory of God and rest and renew our souls to the glory of God!

    • 49 min
    Christians and Politics

    Christians and Politics

    Religion and politics, everyone's favorite topics.We often try to separate these two things, but it is important for Christians to engage with politics in a way that is honoring to God. So how do we do that? How do we engage in conversations about government, how do we know what to believe about different candidates and parties, and how do we keep from making politics an idol in our lives?Let's talk about it! Let us know any other questions/comments you may have at this link: bit.ly/amateurideas.

    • 1 hr 13 min
    QUICKHITTER: Talking About Talking About Politics

    QUICKHITTER: Talking About Talking About Politics

    A quick teaser for upcoming episodes of the podcast on politics. If you have any questions or ideas for us to talk through in these episodes, let us know at this link: bit.ly/amateurideas.Stay tuned for TWO episodes on Christianity and politics coming in the next few weeks!

    • 10 min
    A Few of Our Favorite Things...

    A Few of Our Favorite Things...

    A list of some of our favorite things, what we are reading, watching, listening to, eating, and more. God has given us good gifts of things to enjoy!Have something you want us to talk about? Let us know at this link: bit.ly/amateurideas

    • 43 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
38 Ratings

38 Ratings

DebCory ,

Godly Guys

While I am not Jake’s mom, I am a listener with some years on me, and I just want to be added to the fan club! Hey, if there’s only three of us then, I want to be the Vice President of the club! (Pretty sure Jake’s mom would be president). That said, let me thank you all for providing a podcast that is Influential, thought provoking, inspiring and hope filled. Knowing that the generation coming up has leaders that are completely surrendered to our holy GOD, gives us boomers an incredible amount of peace handing off the leadership torch! How blessed all of us at Harvest are to know that our leaders are men that walk closely to our Father and obediently follow His Word.
Know that you are prayed for daily by my husband and I.
Blessings guys...
Deb Cory

Greater affections for Christ ,

4.9 stars

First time listener to this podcast , as I stumbled upon it by a friends recommendation. It truly is an amateur church podcast because a pro church podcast would have Michael w smith and Steven Curtis Chapman bumper music . Change the music to some WOW and I’ll give you 5 stars 😜

Aside from that small mistake it really is a great listen as you feel like your listening to a group of friends hanging out in a living room discussing real issues in a thoughtful way. Very well put together and can definitely see this one gaining traction in the near future .

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