Bombadil's Porch

In this episode we catch up with Nate's adventure in the city of New Orleans and discuss the under-appreciated virtue of magnanimity.

In this special episode, the Porch welcomes Cara Foote, twin sister of Caleb Klontz, for an interview on their birthday and a reflection on what God has been doing in their lives.

In this episode we explore a number of topics that have been on our mind recently. C.S. Lewis reminds us that in the Bible judges were not the sort to wear starched wigs. We also get an update on the path of the Doehle family towards adoption and how we can help support them . The war in Ukraine and questions about the end times is discussed and we are encouraged to check out the music of Ronnie M...

In this episode we discuss the unfolding conflict in the Ukraine, including opportunities to help here and here . We also go on a rabbit-trail regarding custom computers and the joy of DIY.

In this episode we discuss Christian etiquette when traveling abroad and our expectations and concerns about the upcoming Lord of the Rings series. Oh, we are also interrupted by a fire.

In this episode, after a brief rabbit trail on beards, we look at the future of science in the age of super computers and the difference between incomprehensible AI and the Christian faith. We also pose the question, "If you were president, would you boycott this year's Olympic Games?"

Join us today as we interview Dr. Dave Sutton and Dr. Blake McKinley whose book, The Grandpa's Manual, has just been published. Listen as we put the pig on the table, remember that the proof of the pudding is in the eating, and are reminded of the timeless value of grandpas. To order your own copy of The Grandpa's Manual, click here.

In this episode we discuss the incredible feat that is the James Webb telescope and how such instruments enable our worship to deepen. We also look at the rapidly expanding development in Spokane Valley and consider what it takes to love a community successfully as it grows.

Season three of the porch launches alongside 2022. We look briefly backwards at 2021, give Caleb a new nickname, and talk about the similarities between Covid and throwing a rock in the air.

In this final episode of Season 2 here on the Porch, we look back at the Time Magazine's Person of the Year selections from 2006 to the present. We consider the lasting impact (or lack thereof) of each choice and how it has shaped the world we live in. A big thank you to all of our listeners who have joined us this season! From Chris, Caleb, and Nate, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and look for...

In this episode we consider how narrowly our country escaped including our daughters in the military draft, and how we would respond if our daughters were drafted in the future. We also discuss how the pursuit of gender equity is affecting local athletics and where such trends are likely to end. Finally, we broaden our view to ask what the bigger scheme is that our culture keeps falling for in man...

In this episode we discuss the current direct challenge to the infamous Roe v. Wade decision playing out in the Supreme Court.

In this episode we discuss Thanksgiving turkeys and traditions as well as how to deal with conversational landmines that can interrupt a day of feasting.

In this episode we discuss the ongoing challenge of society's lack of confidence in its institutions and the particular questions this poses to Christians trying to be biblically faithful.

In this episode we welcome Ben Doehle back into the studio and center our discussion around three questions. First, we discuss our favorite family Christmas movies. Second, we ask if the concept of self-forgiveness is biblical. Third, we look at a baseball player retiring at the top of his career to spend more time with family.

In this episode we discuss a pair of recent commercials that illustrate the incredible lengths corporations will go to in the pursuit of overturning cultural norms and selling snack foods.

In this episode we consider another excellent question from a listener about the potential dangers and risk to a family of opening our homes to care for those who need Gospel love, but bring unique brokenness with them.

In this episode we consider at length a question about the biblical grounds for intentionally exposing children to a degree of risk in parenting. We also take a minute to see how many trendy words Nate is familiar with, and close with a few interesting observations on a recent look at preaching in America put out by The New Yorker.

Join us for this special interview with Toby Erickson, author of the book Raise Your Own Dang Kids ! It's a fascinating conversation covering a lifetime's perspective on education, child-rearing, cake, and culture. A big thanks to Toby for giving his time to share this conversation with us.

Back together again after a week of travel, we discuss the idea that a one trillion dollar coin could solve our economic woes. We also share theological and culinary lessons learned from attending the G3 Conference in Atlanta, GA.

Why do nations need borders, and how does this impact how we lead our families? Is Llama spit the answer to the pandemic? Where does Caleb buy his scented candles, and how do massive corporations manipulate human behavior to get just a little more of your time? These questions, and their accompanying rabbit trails, make for an interesting conversation, here on the Porch.

In this episode we consider the likelihood that computer algorithms may "know" us better than our best and closest friends. We also discuss why real relationships are so vital and must be preserved in a future of digital dominance and close-to-real-looking VR.

In this episode we began by discussing the historic but gaffe-overshadowed US-UK-AU agreements and how to think through when it's time to give up on recalls and move.

In this episode we listened live to President Biden present his new 6-pronged Covid response plan, and then hit record and started talking. It turns out we all had some thoughts.

In this episode we welcome back Caleb and discuss the beautiful new High School in the Spokane County school district. We also discuss the incredible engineering feat of tunneling ants. Finally, we consider the national uproar surrounding the Supreme Court's decision not to make a decision about an abortion law.