Think Deeper

Focus Press

The Think Deeper Podcast is a weekly show created to explore the challenges facing Christians today and address current issues from a distinctly Christian view.

  1. Israel, Judaism, and "Jewish Influence"

    1D AGO

    Israel, Judaism, and "Jewish Influence"

    We begin 2026 with a look at an issue that is rapidly becoming one of the most important of the decade. Across religious, political, and generational lines, views on Israel and the Jewish faith and people are wildly misaligned. We discuss the lay of the land, what is out of bounds, and how to entertain these difficult conversations. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and statistics 05:44 - Kanye, October 7, and how we got here 09:34 - Generational and religious differences 15:03 - The complicated relationship between Judaism and Christianity 27:38 - 5 major views within churches 40:58 - Where we can agree to disagree, and where we can't 54:10 - Think Fast: The Somali Daycare Scandal With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Visit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co Join us for the Deep End and get plenty of other subscriber benefits by going to focuspress.org/plus Referenced: The Growing Divide Over Israel - https://jackwilkie.co/p/the-growing-divide-over-israel Pew Research: Views on Abortion - https://www.pewresearch.org/chart/views-on-abortion-by-race-and-ethnicity/ Pew Research: Religion and Views on LGBTQ Issues - https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/02/26/religion-and-views-on-lgbtq-issues-and-abortion/

    1h 3m

  2. 4D AGO

    Think Fast: The Somali Daycare Scandal

    We discuss the allegations of mass fraud perpetrated by Somalians running government-funded day cares in Minnesota and other states. Tune in Monday for the full episode of Think Deeper: Israel, Judaism, and "Jewish Influence" With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Visit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

    9 min
  3. 2025 in Review: AI, Trump, Charlie, the Pope, and more

    12/29/2025

    2025 in Review: AI, Trump, Charlie, the Pope, and more

    We recap the year that was and count down our top 10 storylines, touching on topics such as Charlie Kirk, Israel, the new pope, youth culture (6-7!), sports betting, and more. With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Join us at focuspress.org/plus to catch the exclusive Deep End episode each week. Check out our sponsors at cobbpublishing.com And, join our mailing lists at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

    1h 9m
  4. Santa Claus: Fun Myth, or Dangerous Lie?

    12/20/2025

    Santa Claus: Fun Myth, or Dangerous Lie?

    We discuss the hot controversy regarding whether parents should tell their kids about Santa Claus. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro, and why we're doing an episode on the topic 05:30 - History of St. Nicholas and Santa Claus 08:52 - Is it a lie? 27:32 - Taking it too far: making Santa God, and manipulating behavior 37:40 - Taking it too far: parents overdoing it 49:16 - Romans 14 and disagreeing charitably With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Visit our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Visit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.com

    56 min
  5. What is the Church?

    12/15/2025

    What is the Church?

    "We don't go to church, we ARE the church." Well, kind of. On this episode, the crew discusses whether the church is the people who go there, the institution, or something in between. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introducing the question 06:58 - Is the church just the people? 11:32 - "It's not an organization, it's an organism" - true or false? 16:25 - The church requires purpose 31:25 - The community church to Catholic church pendulum 36:54 - The house church question 42:22 - When church leadership goes wrong, and when to leave a church 50:04 - When the members go wrong, and what leadership should do 55:17 - Think Fast: Is it lying to tell your kids Santa is real? Visit our sponsors at cobbpublishing.com Check us out at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.com Join us for the exclusive Deep End episode each week by going to focuspress.org/plus

    1h 10m

  6. 12/11/2025

    Think Fast: Is it a Lie to Tell Kids Santa Claus is Real?

    It's suddenly a hot debate as to whether it's wrong for parents to tell their kids Santa Claus is real. In this Think Fast, we give our takes and discuss why it's a controversy when it seemingly wasn't before. Tune in on Monday for the full episode, 'What is the Church?' With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie focuspress.org jackwilkie.co

    15 min
  7. How You Can KNOW You're Saved

    12/08/2025

    How You Can KNOW You're Saved

    Joe and Will interview Jack about his new book, You Are Saved: The Christian's Assurance. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and announcing Jack's book 05:05 - Why write a book on assurance of salvation? 13:00 - The problem of legalism 20:24 - How lacking assurance keeps us from spiritual maturity 26:10 - Why focusing on doctrinal differences keeps us insecure 35:32 - The problem of overreacting to "faith alone" and cheap grace 41:34 - Do we have a "personal relationship" with God? Does the Holy Spirit indwell us? 45:28 - How can we avoid having a false assurance? 55:40 - Why is rebaptism so common in the churches of Christ? With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Get You Are Saved at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3MgpGt7 or Focus Press: https://www.focuspress.org/shop Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Join us for the exclusive "Deep End" episode each week at focuspress.org/plus

    1h 5m
  8. Episode 200!

    11/24/2025

    Episode 200!

    It's our 200th episode! We got together for a wide-ranging discussion across the spectrum of personal, spiritual, work, and more. Topics include: - Best marriage improvement books - Most impactful books - Christians and Harry Potter - Where the feminist movement stands today - Avoiding hypocrisy in leadership - The proper place of sports, movies, and other hobbies - Finding time for silence - The importance of financial discipline - What Joe would change about therapy world - Navigating family boundaries, holiday edition - Dealing with church hurt without becoming bitter - Trying to impact the church for good - Avoiding workaholism Questions for you: - Which holiday is the best? - What are your thoughts on Christians and Harry Potter? - Who is the face of feminism today? - Any tips for families and in-laws to navigate the holidays? With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Visit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co Pick up Jack's new book 'You Are Saved' at Amazon or Focus Press!

    1h 57m
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The Think Deeper Podcast is a weekly show created to explore the challenges facing Christians today and address current issues from a distinctly Christian view.

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    Focus Press
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  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
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