Kaepernick
Kaepernick... what do you think of when you hear his name? Hero or villain? Uniting us or dividing us? Ruining a sport or redeeming a platform? What's the real story?
Sep 11, 2018•1 hr 13 min
The Things We Say
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Sheldon Stauffer & Nate Ward II
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Voting and Elections
In this episode we discuss voting and elections. Sheldon fixes the primary system. Nate reveals how he votes on taxes. And, we introduce a new segment. Contact: thethingswesay@mail.com, @TTWSpodcast on Twitter and Insta, @thethingswesaypodcast on Facebook.
Sep 04, 2018•1 hr 3 min
Football, Rebuttals, and Our Teams
Nate is back this week to offer his rebuttal to the previous episode which was done without him. We discuss football, our fandom, our teams and we go off on a few tangents. Enjoy! Facebook: @thethingswesaypodcast Twitter: @TTWSpodcast Email: thethingswesay@mail.com
Aug 29, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Half of Us, Half an Episode
It's an awkward episode. Nate is out, so Sheldon takes the opportunity to talk behind his back. We're praying the team is back together soon! Tune in for a shorter podcast that's completely rant-based
Aug 22, 2018•19 min
Social Media?
What is social media really selling? Are they all private companies, a public forum, or telecoms? Who makes the rules? Should there be any rules at all?
Aug 14, 2018•1 hr
Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes
Boys of all ages play stupid games. These games do not have a winner or a point and they usually end with someone bleeding. We try to chronicle as many of them as we can remember. Mothers, cover your ears! We have never laughed so hard recording anything else. Enjoy!
Aug 06, 2018•1 hr 15 min
September 11th
When 9/11 happened both of us were 17 years old. In this episode we recall where we were that day, what our world was like at the time, and what has changed since then.
Jul 31, 2018•1 hr 8 min
What Is Truth?
Is there universal or absolute truth? Why is any standard of truth under attack? If something is true, does it need to be defended? We tackle some of our deeper questions in this episode. But first, it's obvious that we don't understand... a few things.
Jul 24, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Self Defense, Gun Culture, & War
When is violence justifiable? What is the difference between hunting culture and gun culture? Do we need to support every war to be patriotic? What's the dumbest thing you've done with a gun? All part of our discussion this week.
Jul 03, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Space Force & Space Aliens
Tune in this week to hear our thoughts on Space Force, Aliens, and to hear Nate share his experience with UFO's! Fair warning, we discuss these things from a Christian perspective and Christians rarely discuss aliens... publicly.
Jun 26, 2018•1 hr
Why We're Capitalists
Why would anyone identify as a capitalist when they're know for greed, monopolies, selfishness, and exploiting the poor working class? Wouldn't it be nice if we could all be socialist and let the government care for us, lifting everyone out of poverty?
Jun 13, 2018•1 hr 2 min
The Stories We Tell
What are your go-to stories? We tell some of our favorites on this episode. We saved the best for last :)
Jun 07, 2018•47 min
This Will Get Us In Trouble [PART II]
We continue to air some of our political opinions that are not the most popular among American evangelicals. Hopefully hearing our different ideas helps you feel free to express your own! Head over to @thethingswesaypodcast on Facebook to continue the conversation.
May 30, 2018•38 min
This Will Get Us In Trouble [PART I]
We finally air some of our political opinions that are not popular... or maybe just don't fit in the box of mainstream American evangelical politics. Either way, feel free to listen along, disagree, think, come up with counter arguments, and express your weird opinion too! It's a 2-part podcast, so more to follow next week.
May 22, 2018•41 min
Books and Such
We talk about the books that formed us. What we read as children, what impacted us as teens, and what we are still reading today. Stick around to the end to hear our "Must Read" lists! Warning: there's a couple tangents along the way.
May 14, 2018•1 hr
Stupid Things
These are truly stupid things that only bother us. They're weird, corny, and probably a bit petty... but so are we!
May 08, 2018•33 min
Never Miss a Moment!
The smallest, most normal thing can become a "moment." Some moments in life are etched deep into our memory, others pass us by unnoticed. What makes a moment happen? How can we better capture them?
May 02, 2018•36 min
Superheroes?
TTWS vs Superheroes! In this epic battle we take on each one of your favorite superheroes. No one makes it out unharmed. Whether you care about these caped crusaders too much, or not at all - there's something in this episode for you.
Apr 24, 2018•45 min
What Is Freedom?
Freedom. It means something intrinsically to every one of us. But what is it? How do we find it? What keeps it alive?
Apr 18, 2018•1 hr 17 min
Psalms, Hymns, & Spiritual Songs
This episode is all about music, singing, and worship in the church. Join us as we unpack Ephesians 5:19
Apr 09, 2018•51 min
Music
Music is something we all have in common. We use it to relax, get pumped up for a workout, to worship, or even to help us cope with life. Why does music affect us the way it does? This week Nate and Sheldon explore the topic of music... join us to see where it goes!
Mar 26, 2018•1 hr 15 min
Star Wars, Round Two
We revisit the Star Wars discussion. But, this time Sheldon has watched all the movies! Time to go a little more in depth into the story, characters, and the force.
Mar 12, 2018•58 min
Our First LIVE Event!
This episode was recorded live, while we took topics from our audience. It seems the goal was to goad Nate and Sheldon into an argument. The conversation flips quickly from serious to silly topics with little to no warning. Be prepared!
Feb 26, 2018•1 hr 33 min
Marriage & Living With Women
This episode Nate and Sheldon wade into a topic men know very little about: Women. We're both married, and expect to remain so even after the airing of this episode.
Feb 12, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Why History Matters
How important is historical context when we read the stories of long ago? Do we judge the actions or motives of historical characters based on our modern culture or theirs? Join us for an open and raw discussion of American history and how it's viewed today.
Jan 29, 2018•54 min
Fear Culture
What do you fear? Do you know why your fears are there? Our culture has an obsession with fear, and seeking it out. We discuss our own fears and offer some commentary on Fear Culture as a whole.
Jan 15, 2018•46 min
Hearing God's Voice
Do you hear God's voice? If you do, some may think it's strange. Many Christians believe hearing God's voice is vital, but what do they mean when they say that? Sheldon and Nate share their experiences and thoughts
Jan 01, 2018•37 min
Christmas Special
Christmas is not Sheldon's favorite holiday. Nate has questions about that. Listen in as we share our favorite Christmas memories, mixed with lively debate. Our little gift to you this Blessing Season... Merry Christmas!
Dec 18, 2017•43 min
The One
Is there only one soulmate for each person? Does God have a perfect spouse for you? Is the concept of "The One" myth or reality? Don't worry, Nate and Sheldon have things to say about it
Dec 11, 2017•29 min
Fights and Arguments
We all have our disagreements with others. Is there anything to learn in our verbal battles? We explore why we get into arguments and what can be gained.
Dec 04, 2017•29 min
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