Is it a "sin" to say swear words? What is sin? Why did Tom Jones use that word, and why didn't the radio Djs beep it out??

We've reached our third and final episode in our conversation with Bill Vanderbush. This week we are looking at how Reckless Grace in this New Covenant that is Jesus Focused has effected our view of scripture, and we discuss what Jesus says about our future as the human race. Warning - This may be offensive to anyone with a devil focused view of the last days. To hear more from Bill check out some of his resources below. billvanderbush.com Reckless Grace Podcast Faith Mountain Podcast Facebook

The New Covenant is what Jesus offers the world through His victory on the cross. As we continue our conversation with Bill Vanderbush, he offers some crucial insight on why this truth is essential for us as believers to catch and focus on. To hear more from Bill check out some of his resources below. billvanderbush.com Reckless Grace Podcast Faith Mountain Podcast Facebook

We had the opportunity to have an insightful conversation with Bill Vanderbush about his book Reckless Grace! This conversation turned into much more than I expected, so I'm breaking it up into a three part series. To hear more from Bill check out some of his resources below. billvanderbush.com Reckless Grace Podcast Faith Mountain Podcast Facebook

Andrew Hicks (TXTANDCONTXT) and I had an awesome opportunity to sit down with Duke University's Professor of Homiletics, Dr. Will Willimon. During this interview, we began discussing the issue of speaking truth vs. speaking with care. Dr. Willimon's insights are profound. For the full interview, be sure to go to TXTANDCONTXT on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

The Rev. Dr. Thomas G. Long is the Bandy Professor of Preaching Emeritus at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, and the author or editor of 14 books on preaching and worship. He is ordained in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Andrew (TXTANDCONTXT) and I had an amazing conversation with Dr. Long discussing the art of preaching, a.k.a. the art of communicating the Gospel of the Kingdom of God. He is definitely a master of this craft, and such a wealth of knowledge. Click here to listen to the full interview. Click here to check out some of his books.

We discovered a fascinating theory that claims that the story of Jesus was merely an allegorical story to communicate the fertility worship rituals of a first century magic mushroom cult. WHAT?! Yes! You read that right. We're taking the next two episodes to unpack this for yall and hopefully debunk it. Check out the links below for your own research. Video Reference: The Ascended One YouTube Channel ASOR Journal Who were the Essenes John Marco Allegro

We discovered a fascinating theory that claims that the story of Jesus was merely an allegorical story to communicate the fertility worship rituals of a first century magic mushroom cult. WHAT?! Yes! You read that right. We're taking the next two episodes to unpack this for yall and hopefully debunk it. Check out the links below for your own research. Video Reference: The Ascended One YouTube Channel ASOR Journal Who were the Essenes John Marco Allegro

This week is a very special episode! I teamed up with Andrew from the TxtandContxt podcast to interview Dr. John Walton. Dr. John H. Walton is Professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School where he has taught for almost twenty years. Dr. Walton has published nearly 30 books, among them commentaries, reference works, text books, scholarly monographs, and popular academic works. He was the Old Testament general editor for the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (NIV, NKJV, NRSV), and is perhaps most widely known for the “Lost World” books (including The Lost World of Genesis One, The Lost World of Adam and Eve, and The Lost World of the Flood). His areas of expertise include the importance of the Ancient Near East for interpreting the Old Testament as well as the dialogue between science and faith. Links mentioned in this episode: Biblical eLearning Immanuel Theology: What God Has Always Wanted

Andrew Hicks (TxtandContxt Podcast) and I had an impromptu phone conversation and stumbled into an awesome conversation with a few insights into the future of the Churches of Christ. Although still divided on this issue (just like any other denomination or network of churches), Andrew is hopeful for an immanent Holy Spirit Renewal within many Churches of Christ. Andrew Hicks is the senior Pastor of the Bastrop Church of Christ in Bastrop, TX. You can hear more from Andrew on his podcast TXTandCONTXT. Be sure to listen to our upcoming crossover episode where we will be interviewing Dr. John Walton. Dr. John Walton, Ph.D. is the Professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and the Author of many books with a major focus on comparative studies between the Old Testament ad the Ancient Near East.

In this final episode of How to study the Old Testament, Andrew and Joshua wrap up their conversation on Who is the New Covenant Israel, by discussing how the Mosaic Covenant came to be, and why it came to be the way it was.

Andrew & Joshua continue with part 2 of their 3 part sidebar discussion on how to read the Old Testament.

Life is busy and schedules haven't lined up, so as we take a break from Acts, Andrew and Joshua engage in a 3 part discussion on How to study the Old Testament. This is part one of three where we discuss Israel, the New Covenant, the Old Covenant, and how we should understand the Old Testament scriptures.

We took a short sidebar to discuss how to read and study the Bible. Join Alysa, Nathon, Hope, and Joshua as we discuss bible translations, how the bibe gets interpreted, and types of study methods. Honestly, there's great info here but tons of rabbit trails as well.

Andrew Hicks is joining us again to talk about Acts 8. To hear more from Andrew, He teaches weekly at 10:30 at the Bastrop Church of Christ and he has his own podcast called "Txt And Contxt" (link below). Also, be sure to check out Dr. Michael Heiser's content on YouTube. Andrew Hicks Txt And Context   Dr. Michael Heiser Fringe Pop 321

Murder, Conspiracies, and tons of mistakes are being exposed as the Church is expanding and the Apostles realize that things are rapidly growing beyond themselves.

This week, John, Joshua, Alyssa, & Nathon discuss death, discipline in the church, whether Angels are real, and why Nathon can't stop hitting his microphone.

Andrew Hicks joins the Not Sunday School team for an hour of random thoughts and insights inspired by Acts 4.

Alyssa, ditches us, John tries to get Joshua to confess sin, and Nathon is cringing the whole time. Welcome back to NSSP! We get straight to some big discussion over Acts Chapter 3, and the vision of any local church.

We're back with Pastor John discussing Acts Chapter Two, Tounges, The Church, 70's Rock Band The Styx, and more!