James is a really practical book - the Proverbs of the New Testament. It's full of wisdom, conviction, and advice, but it also has some difficult passages on faith and works, favoritism, and taming the tongue. Although it's one of the most popular books in the Bible, it's one of the hardest to put into practice. We talk through how to read and study James in this week's episode.
The final part of our Q&A episode on the trinity and the age of the universe
This week we're answering a couple of questions on the doctrine of the trinity and old and new earth creation. Send questions in to info@sowespeak.com and we'll answer them on our next Q&A episode! Donnell and Connell Explain the Trinity Faith and Science, Part 1 - What is the relationship between faith and science? Faith and Science, Part 2 - Panel Discussion...
Why would a pastor leave the church? In light of the moral failure, burnout, and doubt that have led to dozens of prominent pastors leaving the church in past few years, we wanted to discuss the pressures of pastoral ministry, how pastors can lose their way, and what to do about it.
This week, we're discussing Sophia Rosenfeld's excellent article, " Truth and Consequences ," published in the Hedgehog Review Summer 2019 issue.
In the second half of Genesis we meet one of the most important people in all of history: Abraham. For the last 39 chapters of Genesis we see the generations of Abraham, their family disfunction, the twelve sons of Israel, and a trip to Egypt. In the end, we see the character of God as he provides for his chosen people. At the end we give some notes for reading Genesis and getting the most out of some of the difficult passages.
The opening of Genesis is the foundation for all of Scripture, but it can also be confusing. The creation story, the flood, the genealogies, and the tower of Babel can pose more questions than they answer. This week we talk through the history of the ancient world, what we can learn about God, and what he's still saying through these stories.
Matthew's gospel is the first book of the New Testament and has been one of the most prominent books in the history of the church. We discuss the unique features of this gospel and talk about why it is the ultimate manual for disciples to learn how to follow Jesus and obey his commands.
Obadiah is one of the more obscure books in the Old Testament. Although it only takes up one page of your Bible, it's an important book. In this episode we discuss the minor prophets, the historical situation Obadiah was speaking into, and helpful suggestions for reading it today.
We're going deep this week on the podcast. In the first episode all together, we're discussing open theism - the belief that God cannot know the actions of free moral agents before they choose. What should Christians make of open theism?
Deuteronomy gets a bad rap, but it is the centerpiece of the Old Testament. This week, we're talking through the Romans of the Old Testament, and one of the most important books in Jesus' life and ministry.
In this episode, we're talking with Blake Choisnet about how to evangelize and disciple in the corporate world. Here are some resources mentioned in our conversation: Every Good Endeavor - Tim Keller Just Do Something - Kevin DeYoung The Gospel at Work - Sebastian Traeger and Greg Gilbert Business for the Glory of God - Wayne Grudem
In 1 Corinthians, Paul gets really practical. He shows us what it's like to take biblical wisdom and apply it to everyday decisions and problems. From lawsuits to sexuality to spiritual gifts, the principles Paul applies are still instructive for us. In the future, we plan to do a couple of episodes on the spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12-14. For the time being - check out our 8-part blog series on the gifts, " In Spirit and In Truth ."...
We’re back with another leadership podcast with Terry Feix. This week, he covers defining your goals and values, working with difficult teams, and how to stick it out in tough seasons at work.
Mayor Pete is taking the world by storm - and there's something interesting about his candidacy - he's making a big deal about his faith and his sexuality. This week, Terry Feix walks through Buttigieg's statements and the narrative that supports them. Here are the articles mentioned in the podcast: The Briefing, April 26, 2019 - Albert Mohler Mayor Pete and the Queering of the American Soul - Steven Paulikas You Are Not Your Sexuality - Sam Allberry...
What are the keys to organizational leadership? What's different about being a Christian leader? In this episode, Terry Feix walks through his leadership journey in business and in the church.
This episode originally appeared on our Patreon last November - but we thought everybody would like it! Here's the best of what we were reading in the fall. Reading and Great Books The Great Books Podcast - John Miller - (1:05) Thinking In Public - Al Mohler - (5:50) David French “ The Bookish Life ” - Joseph Epstein, First Things - (7:32) “ Why Youth Stay in the Church When They Grow Up ” - Jon Nielson - (9:27) On China and the Future “ How the Enlightenment Ends ” - Henry Kissinger, The Atlant...
The gospel of Mark is the least studied of the gospels, but with a little bit of study, the pages of this book come alive. In this reading guide we discuss the author, audience, theology and themes, the longer ending, handling snakes, and the naked man who makes an appearance in chapter 15. Open the gospel of Mark with us and join the discussion.
On this episode, we're discussing Les Sillar's article, " The Future of News " and the way journalism has changed in America over the last few years. What is the path forward for journalism in the age of fake news and social media?
We're continuing to work through books of the Bible and this week we're talking through Israel's greatest work of prophecy, the book of Isaiah. First among the prophets in the Hebrew Bible and maybe the first book in the minds of the New Testament authors, you can learn more about the entire Bible by studying Isaiah.
This week we're discussing Andrew Sullivan's article, " The Nature of Sex. " He points to the fault lines developing between feminism and transgenderism, and some of the fallout that's beginning to take place.
This week, Terry Feix reviews a few books and makes some recommendations on everything from Bible study material to politics. What's the best thing you've read lately?
Why do Christians support Israel? Do we have theological or biblical reasons that inform American foreign policy? In this episode, we talk about the complex issues surrounding Israel and the way Christians have traditionally supported its relationship with the United States. In addition, we discuss the rise of anti-semitism and the role Christians play in foreign policy conversations.
We're live from Israel! This week, we're recording from Jerusalem with one of our good friends and our Israeli guide, Yehuda. We asked him about his time leading tours of Israel, the history of the country, and what most Americans don't understand about the Middle East.
This week we're talking through the book of Job. Who was he? Did this story really happen? Job is the deepest engagement with suffering in the Bible and it doesn't provide any easy answers. In fact, some have said that the book of Job is long and difficult to get through because that's the way it is with suffering. We discuss how to read this ancient book and apply it to today.
If everything is under the rule of Christ, what does that mean for government? What are the options for Christians when it comes to public policy? This week, we talk about how Christians go about influencing society through legislation and government.
This week we're flipping things around - Terry interviews Cole about how he came to Christ, learned how to disciple other believers, and felt called into ministry.
On this episode, I asked Terry Feix to tell a little bit of his story. He shares his testimony, his path into ministry, and how he learned to teach. It's amazing how God can equip and grow us in every season, even when we feel like we're doing things that have nothing to do with our faith. One of my favorite parts of this story is seeing how the Lord uses every experience we go through to mold us into the people he created us to be.
This week we're back with Michael McAfee talking about his new book, Not What You Think . Sometimes it's hard to know what to do with the Bible when it comes to evangelism. Often, it's best to let the Bible do the work and begin reading together. We also talk about the creative process and writing. Thanks to all of you supporting So We Speak! Help this ministry by listening, sharing the podcast, or making a donation ....
Happy New Year! Thanks to everyone who supported So We Speak in 2018!! Ever wonder why most people can't keep their New Year's resolutions? There's are some key differences between goals and resolutions. In this episode, we discuss the ways you can get the most out of your goals in 2019. Envision the future you want to create then set your goals. Make them as specific as possible. Write them down. We talk about how to make this method work in your business, personal, and spiritual life. Happy go...
