Is it wise for a verbal processor to have a podcast? Do you ever want to actually know your pastor's political views? What is the balance between over-sharing and being real? In this episode, the guys discuss where the podcast began and where it's headed. Thanks for joining us in the middle of the ride!
Nate volunteers to go to space (but not like Mad Mike Hughes). We discover the true purpose of the moon and break down basic bodily functions in zero gravity. We also collected responses from our kids about their COVID experience. Recorded 5/10/2020. No show notes for this episode - we had better things to do.
The guys take a journey through 1996 highlighting news stories, CCM music of the era, and talk about hair. If you skip the first 25 minutes you'll miss the COVID-19 rant. Like we said, long intros... On to the show notes: 00:41 – Sincerely grateful to be back 01:15 – Nate hurts my feelings 01:27 – Admitting to our recent mistake 02:38 – But... 03:20 – Sheldon is a Twitter glutton 04:00 – Did You Know? - Mandatory Vaccinations – Not a Nate Ward Anecdote https://tinyurl.com/y4urjymz 07:37 – Mask? ...
Nelson rejoins us to record an episode about anything except coronavirus. We tried to be funny. We tried to admit where we've been wrong. We probably struck out on three pitches - but we went down swinging! Instead, we just talked about Anecdotes and Music and Memory and Market Forces and Toilet Papers and Presidents and Socialism and Sex and Feminism. On to the show notes: 00:41 – Intro 00:55 – “Quiet on the set... Sheldon” 02:34 – Nate explains the show 03:13 – Nelson does not endorse the show...
In this episode we survive the coronavirus pandemic, give you a reason to wear your socks with sandals, explore the Christian response to plagues, and discuss the merits of bidets. We'll be your island of rationality in a sea of diarrhea. On to the show notes!! ---> 00:41 – Fresh as daisies and pre-game stretched 01:28 – Pause and think 02:32 – Did You Know #1 – Restaurants with Children 06:07 – Did You Know #2 – Socks and Sandals 07:16 – 90's Fashion 10:00 – Bieber Fever https://tinyurl.com/...
Where do you think you have the most impact? Where is your life best invested? Who looks up to you? These are all questions of influence. This episode touches on the challenges of correctly estimating our influence in 2020's social media culture. Let's get to those show notes: 00:42 – Our Titles are Wrong 03:33 – Dingy Dungeony Basement 04:38 – Legal ≠ Moral 05:48 – Did You Know? Unextraordinary Dutch Chops 08:11 – Desk Calendars 09:38 – More than you ever cared to know 10:14 – Straight to Nazi ...
Sheldon's son Rylan joins the show to wrap up our dive into Star Wars lore. His encyclopedic knowledge and boundless enthusiasm for Lucas' space mythology is contagious! Show notes and time stamps below: 00:51 – Did You Know: All-Star Games Hot as Curry - https://tinyurl.com/smqtoa3 04:40 – Nate's Hot Take on the NBA 06:09 – Longevity of Pro-Level Football A few screws loose https://tinyurl.com/u2udtoe 07:32 – Rylan's Dating Profile 08:53 – Star Wars Episode IX: The Last Star Wars Thing 09:08 – ...
This episode covers everything from unrealistic body types, to being a tiny bit famous, to thumb rings, to what it's like when people call you "pastor." Also, Sheldon gives his completely rational reaction to a sportsball game. Enjoy our Amazing Salad of Nothing... show notes below: 00:41 – Intro 01:35 – Good to be back (again) 01:55 – Did you know? 15th Century Wedding Rings 03:00 – Nate and guitars 05:24 – Sheldon in Miami 08:55 – Epstein 09:56 – Shootin' from the hip 10:37 – Superb Owl Half-t...
People and opinions can change. It's one of the reasons we talk things out. This episode, we discuss new perspectives and the power of learning from each other. Well, after we get side-tracked by ice, flat earth, a Kobe tribute, and some Superbowl LIV fandom. Show notes below contain spoilers: 00:41 – Intro 01:10 – Did you know #1 – Earth's Ice - https://tinyurl.com/vvb2jgw 03:40 – Flat Earth - https://tinyurl.com/w6btewz 04:00 – Where we’ve been 05:22 – Superbowl LIV 09:20 – Kobe Bryant 13:13 –...
It's a New Year and a new season for The Things We Say! Can you believe it's season 3 already?! This time we're discussing Christian Fasting or giving up random things to focus on God. Show notes below: 00:41 – Intro 02:05 – Nate’s Week of Hell 03:52 – Did You Know - Francis Bellamy - https://tinyurl.com/q4v3ndl 05:39 – Saluting the Flag - https://tinyurl.com/apnqjaz 08:41 – Good to be back 09:56 – 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting 10:58 – Nate’s Relationship with Twitter 11:45 – Attention, Appetite...
00:41 – Intro 01:50 – Kayla Sets the Record Straight Pt 1 – The Trash Can Thing 04:52 – Did You Know? Prince 06:25 – Kayla Sets the Record Straight Pt 2 – Our Social Media Could Be Better 07:50 – On Podcast Intros 10:13 – Kayla Ward: Social Media Expert 11:25 – Did You Know? Amazon Affiliate Links 13:30 – Kayla’s First Impression of Sheldon 14:55 – How Sheldon Gets in an Argument 17:13 – As Told by Kayla 19:42 – Kayla and Sheldon are Loud 20:20 – Kayla's First Impression of Nate 23:39 – Kayla’s ...
00:41 – Intro 01:12 – Sports Rant #1: Sheldon is a Lifelong Niners Fan and the “Browns” are not “The Browns” 03:00 – Christmas Music and Nate’s beef with Pentatonix 06:00 – Sheldon's evolving feelings on the Christmas season 07:05 – Sheldon is a contrarian 07:30 – Sports Rant #2: Myles Garett 09:49 – Sheldon’s Volume 11:45 – You don’t have to struggle with sin 12:49 – Did you know? “Chip on your shoulder” 15:42 – Sheldon and Nate’s Thanksgiving 2019 19:25 – Family Traditions 21:37 – Sheldon’s Sp...
After a week overseas, Sheldon recounts his first trip to Japan! Show notes below: 00:40–Shouting in Sunday School 02:11–Weekly Reflection 03:59–Did You Know? George Harrison attacked in his home. 05:27–Kaepernick –Kaepernick 90 Second Interview- shorturl.at/gST26 –Kaepernick Superbowl Interview- shorturl.at/afkH3 14:00–Did You Know? Christmas in Japan 17:43–Sheldon in Japan 18:25–Sheldon doesn’t understand Japanese 20:35–Cultural differences Sheldon was warned about 20:43–The Business Card Thin...
Our audience takes control of the programming in this fast-paced, random episode. The live-stream is available in two parts on our Facebook page. See timestamps and show notes below: 00:42 – Intro 01:27 – Nate on multi-track recording 01:52 – Did you know? #1 “There will be no impeachment” theory, and explanation 04:35 – Did you know? #2 “No one was called ‘Guy’ before November 5th, 1605” - Verified 07:06 – Facebook Live ‘Rules’ and Sheldon’s ‘Running Question’ 08:14 – Sheldon: Life without Twit...
We take a look at what it's like to start something new. Seasons change all the time. Starting well is important, but do we pursue something new just because it's new. Is there more value in stability or possibility? NOTE: We will be recording LIVE on Facebook at 8:30PM Eastern, October 27th! To join, go to facebook.com/thethingswesaypodcast Sunday evening. We have released a lot of content this year and would love to hear your questions, comments, or even field topics you haven't heard us discu...
A "name that tune" head-to-head battle that goes back 20 years! While we test our memories, we also tell some stories and recount the role these niche Christian bands played in our journey to adulthood. The playlist we used: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWZnA0FshBt4S Email: thethingswesay@mail.com Twitter and Insta: @TTWSpodcast facebook.com/thethingswesaypodcast
We say we believe in a second chance for everyone. What happens when celebrities turn their life around? Is the church ready for revival to start outside the walls of an established denomination? This conversation centers on the good things going on in celebrity culture.
Nelson rejoins the show to talk about becoming a U.S. citizen. He also helps us put the wraps on the Fear Tournament, which was started and continued on several back episodes. A good place to start the Fear Tournament is here: https://soundcloud.com/user-782248540/fear-tournament-lightning-round Email: thethingswesay@mail.com Twitter and Insta: @TTWSpodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thethingswesaypodcast Books referenced by Nelson: Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman Dumbing Us Down by John ...
What some of you do in church is downright hilarious! What we have done or said (sometimes by accident), might top that! It's time to recount some of the awkward and funny things we have seen happen in a church service. Enjoy! Email: thethingswesay@mail.com Twitter and Insta: @TTWSpodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thethingswesaypodcast
Jessica (Sheldon's better half) joins us to talk about her journey through some painful circumstances, her emotional & inner healing, and what it means to follow the call of God on her life. Our article for "Did you know?": https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2019/02/magnetic-north-update-navigation-maps/ Email: thethingswesay@mail.com Insta and Twitter: @TTWSpodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thethingswesaypodcast
Mike Myers joins the show to talk about growing up in church culture and our different paths to making faith our own. How do you know what you've always been taught and what is really true? How far would you go to find out? In this episode we cover some controversial topics. The important thing to do is to continue to talk openly and honestly about these things in the church, not take offense and shut down dialogue. If you disagree with us, here's a couple ways to reach us for further comment be...
We continue with part 2 of our discussion on objections to the Christian faith. We talk through 5. The offensive claim that Jesus is the only way to God, 6. A loving God would never torture people in Hell, 7. Church history is littered with oppression and violence, and 8. I still have doubts, I can't be a Christian. Opening YouTube clip: https://youtu.be/1BB6wj6RyKo Email: thethingswesay@mail.com Twitter and Insta: @TTWSpodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thethingswesaypodcast
We take on the tough questions that Christians face. If we have faith, it will be challenged. This episode tackles four of the top emotional reasons people cite when they challenge belief in God or walk away from the Christian faith. This is intended to start discussion, not give pat answers. We're just saying what we think - or how we might naturally respond. These are some things we say...
Your favorite high schoolers are back! Buddy and Jacob follow up on their last episode by taking a citizenship test, discussing their favorite pastimes, and talking about how male friendships are formed. We also give some of the TTWS origin story! Link to Indescribable: The Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indescribable-the-podcast/id1237474618?mt=2 Show email: thethingswesay@mail.com Facebook: facebook.com/thethingswesaypodcast Twitter and Insta: @TTWSpodcast
Part 2 of our "12 Rules" episodes, where Nate shares his rules for life. Once again, these are just random things we have found to be true. Use them to make your own list! It's a fun exercise. If you want to continue the conversation, or tell us we're wrong... Facebook: facebook.com/thethingswesaypodcast Email: thethingswesay@mail.com Twitter and Insta: @TTWSpodcast
We continue with our tournament that puts society's biggest fears head to head, March Madness style. It's just for fun, and serves as an opportunity to show that most of these are greatly exaggerated. Enjoy listening along, unless you take it seriously, then you'll probably be offended and grumpy. Enjoy! Instagram shows the updated bracket: @TTWSpodcast Will post it to Twitter as well: @TTWSpodcast Facebook will have it too: facebook.com/thethingswesaypodcast Email the show: thethingswesay@mail....
If you had to come up with 12 rules for life, what would they be? Sheldon takes the first swing, offering his 12 axioms. These are just the things we have found to be true in our 35 years of life. Nate's will be submitted on a later episode.
This episode begins with quite a few tangents and random entertainment. Some things will be profound (maybe), some things will be stupid. This is the follow-up to the earlier podcast where Jared joined us. Listen to that episode here: https://soundcloud.com/user-782248540/49-jared-flack Or just scroll back to sometime in January. Show email: thethingswesay@mail.com Facebook: facebook.com/thethingswesaypodcast Insta and Twitter: @TTWSpodcast Instagram has the men vs women rating chart we referenc...
This is not an easy thing to talk about. We have always tried to be as real as possible with our listeners and this episode is no exception. We talk about the issues in life for which, sometimes, there are no words. What happens when you lose someone you love unexpectedly. Show email: thethingswesay@mail.com Facebook: facebook.com/thethingswesaypodcast Twitter and Insta: TTWSpodcast
Ross Norris from Singularity Saints podcast joins the show to talk about how to get into podcasting, some thoughts on what happens when we die, and where medical advancement may be taking us. Check out his show here: https://singularitysaints.podbean.com/ Tell us what you think by email: thethingswesay@mail.com Comment on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thethingswesaypodcast/ Follow us on Twitter or Insta: ttwspodcast You can find us on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts
