Meridith shows why we love her! While mommy bloggers will claim that you can have it all and suppress all that "mom guilt", the dissonance between what women are told they should want and what they were made for is leading to a lot of loneliness and distress. Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books...
Sep 21, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Absolution shouldn't be a sticking point but to those who object it smacks of priestcraft or inequality. But as Rev Fisk points out, it is the Gospel boiled down to one sentence. Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcast Hear Rev Fisk's ser...
Sep 21, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcast Hear Rev Fisk's sermons at St Paul If you'd like to submit a question or comment for the show, click here To join our Discord community online, request an invitation link Find everything else go to ...
Sep 16, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 49
It's tough the face the destructive tendencies in our own hearts – medicating rather than facing our shame. It's hard to accept ourselves at times, but you don't need to be invisible, your Savior created you and knows you. Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev Fisk on A Brief ...
Sep 15, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Rev Fisk brings some words of comfort to a man facing divorce. Rather than trying not to sin, fix your focus on what is wise. We are called to be at peace. Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcast Hear Rev Fisk's sermons at St Paul If you'...
Sep 14, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Daughters of Wisdom readings can be found here Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcast Hear Rev Fisk's sermons at St Paul If you'd like to submit a question or comment for the show, click here This week, the Mad Christian and Meridith spe...
Sep 14, 2022•2 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Rites of passage for young men have fallen on hard times. The Fisk discuss how our matrilineal society has left young men relying too heavily on mom. It's not just about hunting or survival but learning self-control, failing well and doing dangerous things safely. Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's ...
Sep 10, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Jesus dying on the cross met the condition so that God could love you unconditionally. Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcast Hear Rev Fisk's sermons at St Paul If you'd like to submit a question or comment for the show, click here To jo...
Sep 08, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Daughters of Wisdom readings can be found here Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcast Hear Rev Fisk's sermons at St Paul If you'd like to submit a question or comment for the show, click here This week, the Mad Christian and Meridith spe...
Sep 08, 2022•2 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Did Martin Luther advocate that God is the author of evil? Overthinking the mysteries of God can be really unhelpful.. Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcast Hear Rev Fisk's sermons at St Paul If you'd like to submit a question or commen...
Sep 08, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcast Hear Rev Fisk's sermons at St Paul If you'd like to submit a question or comment for the show, click here To join our Discord community online, request an invitation link Find everything else go to ...
Sep 08, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 50
It's a vale of tears after all.. Smiling might make people wonder what you are up to, but in this distressing age, finding pockets of true joy in the fakery is a great goal. Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcast Hear Rev Fisk's sermons ...
Sep 08, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Daughters of Wisdom readings can be found here Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcast Hear Rev Fisk's sermons at St Paul If you'd like to submit a question or comment for the show, click here This week, the Mad Christian and Meridith spe...
Sep 01, 2022•3 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Dunking on the Boomers is easy, but it is often overlooked that for most of that generation, a third parent had crept into living rooms - the TV. The Fisks talk about manhood and leadership, rites of passage, passing the baton to the next generation and why "adulting" can feel so difficult. Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at Subs...
Sep 01, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 47
A viewer asks whether it was sinful for him to get a vasectomy when bearing more children was a risk to his wife's life. Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcast Hear Rev Fisk's sermons at St Paul If you'd like to submit a question or comm...
Sep 01, 2022•2 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Dr Luther wasn't tooting his own horn or promoting his writing, he knew that the heart of the Catechism is the Ten Commandments, the Lord's Prayer and the Apostle's Creed. As Rev Fisk says, they form the summary of Christianity. Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev Fisk on A ...
Sep 01, 2022•2 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Getting over a crush can be hard, but Rev and Mrs Fisk lay it out - you have to face reality at some point. A question from a listener about co-dependency leads to a discussion of breaking away, moving on and knowing yourself. Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev Fisk on A Br...
Sep 01, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcast Hear Rev Fisk's sermons at St Paul If you'd like to submit a question or comment for the show, click here This week, the Mad Christian and Meridith speak about: 00:00 Clips and controversies 05:04 T...
Aug 30, 2022•3 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 51
The Fisks call balls and strikes! They discuss how women's suffrage is related to "headless" women usurping male authority and men letting them do so. Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcast Hear Rev Fisk's sermons at St Paul If you'd lik...
Aug 24, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Rev Fisk explains how repentance is the posture of a Christian and clears up some confusion about what repentance is. Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcast Hear Rev Fisk's sermons at St Paul If you'd like to submit a question or comment...
Aug 24, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 46
This long clip is by request from a Mad viewer. Rev Fisk gets a bit fired up when speaking about prayer. Told by her pastor that prayer doesn't change anything because God doesn't change, a viewer writes to ask the Mad Christian's thoughts.. Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch R...
Aug 22, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcast Hear Rev Fisk's sermons at St Paul If you'd like to submit a question or comment for the show, click here This week, the Mad Christian and Meridith speak about: Can I relay communion to a shut in? A...
Aug 19, 2022•3 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Hey, there's an idea... Making a wise decision when it comes to choosing a spouse will set you up for a blessed marriage. Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcast Hear Rev Fisk's sermons at St Paul If you'd like to submit a question or com...
Aug 18, 2022•2 min•Season 1Ep. 40
What are the limits of a father's authority over his household? Rev Fisk points out there is a difference between making someone follow your lead and them wanting to. Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcast Hear Rev Fisk's sermons at St P...
Aug 17, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 44
The Mad Christian speaks about how Scripture sustained him through times of upheaval. As a clock, as a guide and like a faithful friend checking in on you, the Psalter and Proverbs are constant when everything is shifting under your feet. Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev ...
Aug 16, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 45
While Mad Christians accept that having children and shunning birth control is a good thing, there is freedom to rest between pregnancies and ways to do so that are pro-life and honor God's gift of family. Due to questions we've received from viewers, we hope this longer video from Jonathan and Meridith will help provide some answers. Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a praye...
Aug 14, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcast Hear Rev Fisk's sermons at St Paul If you'd like to submit a question or comment for the show, click here This week, the Mad Christian and Meridith speak about: 00:00 Greetings and abridged White No...
Aug 12, 2022•2 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Meridith ponders factors that make our culture so "pro-divorce". Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcast Hear Rev Fisk's sermons at St Paul If you'd like to submit a question or comment for the show, click here To join our Discord communi...
Aug 10, 2022•2 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Rev Fisk weighs in - does the Lutheran National Youth Gathering help keep young people engaged with church? Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcast Hear Rev Fisk's sermons at St Paul If you'd like to submit a question or comment for the s...
Aug 07, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 46
The Mad Christian encourages a viewer in his loneliness. Reading the Psalms, out loud, is a balm for all kinds of maladies! Get the Mad Mondays newsletter , a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk Find out more about the Sons of Solomon , a prayer discipline for men Support Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar Order Rev Fisk's books at Amazon Catch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcast Hear Rev Fisk's sermons at St Paul If you'd like to submit a question or c...
Aug 06, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 45