Don't Be An Idiot: Conversations that Inspire?

E91 - "What do I do with This?" pt. 5 30.01.2025 32:39 ↓

Jephthah is one of the most confusing (evil?) characters in the Bible. What's up with his vow?

E90 - "Testimony: Hallie Snyder" 23.01.2025 40:21 ↓

Growing up in a strong Christian home, baptized at a young age, yet heart not surrendered... What does a relationship with Jesus mean now?

E89 - "What do I do with This?" pt. 4 16.01.2025 32:17 ↓

Jesus metaphorically calls a Canaanite woman a dog in Matthew 15... huh? What do we do with this?

E88 - "Testimony: Josh Simpson" 09.01.2025 44:43 ↓

Josh Simpson, Worship Pastor at FBMC, stares his story of faith.

E87 - "What do I do with This?" pt. 3 02.01.2025 25:23 ↓

Jake and Caleb discuss lying. Why was Rahab lie something for which she was commended?

E86 - "Looking Back & Forward" 26.12.2024 32:58 ↓

Jonathan Edwards Resolves - http://www.jonathan-edwards.org/Resolutions.html

E85 - "Testimony: The Roberts" 19.12.2024 37:48 ↓

From Salvation to back burner, from obligation to desire.

E84 - "What do I do with This?" pt. 2 12.12.2024 30:38 ↓

Jake and Caleb take a look at the curious story (and placement) of Judah and Tamar in Genesis 38.

E83 - "Testimony: Shiloh Skipper" 05.12.2024 34:28 ↓

From the protective homeschool utopia, to the mean streets up a public middle school.... Shiloh shares how she learned and experience her faith deepen.

E82 - Fantasy Food Day Draft 28.11.2024 30:32 ↓

Jake, Caleb and Brevin "draft" their Thanksgiving food! Vote on who won on Social Media

E81 - "What do I do with This?" pt. 1 21.11.2024 39:04 ↓

Jake and Caleb discuss a some of the harder aspects of interpreting Scripture

E80 - "I Doubt..." 14.11.2024 32:17 ↓

Jake and Caleb discuss doubt and it's role in a Christians life.

E79 - "I Voted" 07.11.2024 35:49 ↓

Two reminders for every Christain, regardless of political affiliation, relevant for all time.

E78 - "Church" 31.10.2024 32:47 ↓

Jake and Caleb discuss the church and why biblically it is so important.

E77 - "DC Interview" 24.10.2024 32:42 ↓

What is it like growing up at a Directors Child (aka - Pastors Kid) in a same church/community.

E76 - "Christian Cringy" 17.10.2024 38:50 ↓

From Christian apparel to concerts, from preacher shoes to compliments -- here are some things the Christian community does that makes us CRINGE

E75 - "Spiritual Practice #6 - Awe in Nature" 10.10.2024 31:52 ↓

Jake and Caleb discuss why awe, and specifically the awe produced in nature, helps you draw near to God!

E74 - "Spiritual Practice #5 - Slow to Speak, Quick to Forgive" 03.10.2024 33:32 ↓

The Bible clearly teaches us to be slow to speak and quick to forgive... and so do secular psychologist - but not society.

E73 - "Spiritual Practice #4 - Self-Transcendence " 26.09.2024 35:36 ↓

A discussion of the "Default Mode Network" in our brain, aka - self absorption, and how we need to train ourselves to think beyond ourselves.

E72 - "Spiritual Practice #3 - Stillness, Silence, & Focus" 19.09.2024 35:16 ↓

Jake and Caleb discuss how hard it is for us to practice mediation, and that Biblically, it is about filling our mind with the Word of God, not emptying it.

E71 - "Spiritual Practice #2 - Embodiment" 12.09.2024 33:42 ↓

We are designed to live together, praying, reading, singing, and eating. All of these are created to bring us together.

E70 - "Spiritual Practice #1 - Shared Sacredness" 05.09.2024 36:45 ↓

Shared sacredness is the first step in moving closer to God, and also closer towards others. Shared sacredness is created by setting apart time, places, and objects.

E69 - "Homeschooling" 29.08.2024 48:21 ↓

Jake and Caleb welcome Aubin Skipper into the studio to discuss homeschooling. Jake shares his perception as a kid, Caleb shares his experiences being homeschooled, and Aubin shares her experiences as a parent making the choice between homeschool and public school, and then doing both.

E68 - "Connecting" 22.08.2024 34:31 ↓

"Men's Social Circles are Shrinking" article. The Anxious Generatio n by Jonathan Haidt

E67 - "Family Transitions" 15.08.2024 32:05 ↓

"The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt