Pick Up the Mike

Ask the Pastor Q&A Part 1! Will pets be in heaven? What about the rapture? How do you set dating rules for your kids? Plus a short video on capitalism, and more! You won't want to miss this! ---------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to Harvest PA Podcasts so you never miss another episode - https://bit.ly/HarvestPodcastSub Want your question featured on a future...

Mike and Will dismantle the false nativity narrative, using archaeological evidence to prove Jesus wasn't "born in a barn" but in a family home in Bethlehem. They tackle the Christmas tree controversy, debunking claims that decorated trees have pagan origins. Using Romans 14, they argue for Christian freedom in non-essential matters. The episode concludes with a tribute to Rob Reiner...

Mike and Will kick off their Christmas episode with their usual chaos - smashing a Buddha idol with a 22-pound mug, debating Santa Claus, and enjoying an extended Barney Fife tangent. They eventually dive into the actual Christmas story from Matthew's gospel, going more in depth and debunking your nativity scene. ---------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to Harvest P...

Mike and Will dive deep into sanctification... Why do Christians still struggle with sin? How do God's sovereignty and our choices work together? Can you lose your salvation? Listen along as they address these topics using Romans 8:28-30, John 6, and other key passages. ---------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to Harvest PA Podcasts so you never miss another episode...

Mike and Will explore Luke 20-21, examining Jesus's warnings about religious hypocrisy and end times prophecy. Then they dive into cultural change in the church—from the Jesus Movement and Christian rock in the 1970s to today's AI-generated worship music and chatbots. How should Christians respond to rapid technological change? What does it mean to be truly human and truly church in an inc...

Pastor Daniel McCroskey joins Mike and Will to discuss Luke 20, where Jesus challenges the Pharisees about the Messiah's identity. The guys have fun poking at Daniel about everything from his suit jacket to his Bill Clinton accent (all in good fun!), but the conversation takes a sobering turn as they examine modern threats facing young Christians. They wrap up with practical ways parents can prote...

Pastor Mike and Will discuss Jesus's "Render to Caesar" statement and the Sadducees' resurrection question from Luke 20. Then they react to Helen Andrews' controversial talk on how the feminization of Western institutions has transformed academia, law, and politics. --------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to Harvest PA Podcasts so you never miss an...

Gary Lilly grew up as a Baptist preacher's kid, attended church his entire life, and didn't get saved until age 64. Now he serves in prison ministry through Kairos. Join Mike, Will, and Gary for an honest conversation about late salvation and the power of faithful example. Plus a deep dive into Jesus's parable of the vineyard in Luke 20 and a tough question about prayer and responsibil...

Mike and Will tackle the "attractional church" debate after a viral video claims this model is dead. They distinguish between seeker-sensitive churches and biblically-grounded attractional approaches. Also discussed: Tucker Carlson's controversial stance on Christian Zionism, Christianity's growth in Africa, and Martin Luther's timeless preaching lessons. Links: Tucker Carlso...

Joining Mike and Will on this week's episode is Cody Lute (from the Indiana Campus) and Andy Bannister, author of "How to Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like an Idiot." Andy shares practical evangelism tips for everyday Christians including teaching you how to overcome fear, ask the right questions, and naturally share your faith with neighbors, coworkers, and family. Links: How To...

Mike and Will discuss cancel culture vs. accountability, male friendship dynamics, and debunk prosperity gospel myths about tithing. Plus: why the Malachi 3:10 "test me" passage doesn't mean God will make you rich. The Blessing of a Good Insult: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZJdqjS26A8 ---------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to Harvest PA Podcasts so y...

Pastor Will invites Ania to join him on this week's episode of Pick Up the Mike! Ania opens up about her journey growing up as an adopted child, navigating depression, self-harm, and a rocky home life. From struggling with her identity as an athlete to dealing with chronic back pain that changed everything, she shares how she moved from finding worth in fleeting things to anchoring her identit...

Pastor Mike and Will process the emotional impact of the Charlie Kirk shooting. Then they study Luke 18's rich young ruler passage on wealth and heavenly treasure. After that, they expose the urgent global rollout of mandatory digital ID systems in the UK, Kenya, India, Australia and China's social credit score. ---------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to Harves...

Zee shares his incredible testimony: growing up in poverty in rural Kentucky, being adopted at 13, climbing the corporate ladder at Home Depot, and surviving multiple heart attacks that left him with just 5-25% heart function. The guys discuss the unprecedented gospel impact of Charlie Kirk's memorial service, how God used Zee's near-death experience to transform his priorities, and the in...

Elizabeth Harvey, Director of A Brighter Day Learning Center (Harvest's Daycare) and wife of campus pastor Michael Harvey, shares her journey from Catholic upbringing to Christian faith, marriage lessons learned through controlling vs. influencing her husband, and the family's transition through various ministry roles to finding their home at Harvest Church. -------------------------------...

Mike and Isaac address the shocking death of conservative Christian activist Charlie Kirk, exploring his impact on young people and the church. The episode features clips of Charlie's Christian witness, and various public reactions to his death - from celebration to calls for revival. They also delve into biblical perspectives on justice, capital punishment, and the proper Christian response t...

Mike and Will examine Mormonism, critiquing it's origin story and highlighting theological differences from Christianity. They argue Mormonism follows the same pattern as Islam - claiming new revelations while co-opting Jesus's authority. They extend this warning to modern movements like the New Apostolic Reformation, concluding with a Bible study on Luke 17 about false Christs and Jesus&#...

In this week's episode, Will and Isaac interview a special guest to share life experience and some fun childhood memories. ---------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to Harvest PA Podcasts so you never miss another episode -https://bit.ly/HarvestPodcastSub Want your question featured on a future episode? Leave a comment or submit it here -https://bit.ly/PUTMQuestions ----...

In this week's episode, Mike and Will welcome Christina Brooks, the new Director of Women's Ministry, who has a very exciting announcement about a future podcast!! She goes on to share her husband Aaron's journey from introvert to active evangelist leading prison Bible studies and Pride event outreach. Christina opens up about her personal struggles with anxiety, depression, and addict...

In this week's episode, Will takes the hosting reins while Mike is away, sharing a major life update about their family. The conversation then dives into Luke 17:5-6, where the apostles ask Jesus to "increase our faith" and he responds with the famous mustard seed teaching. Will and the team wrestle with what Jesus actually means - is he saying they don't have enough faith, or that they already ha...

In this episode, Mike and Will embark on a therapeutic "Seinfeld episode about nothing" during a particularly stressful week, diving deep into CS Lewis's essay "The Inner Circle" and its relevance to high school popularity dynamics and adult ambition. They explore the theological implications of AI writing sermons, debate whether pastors should use it for ministry, and exam...

In this week's episode, Mike and Will tackle two foundational questions: what happens when nations abandon their Christian roots, and what does the Bible really say about marriage and divorce? The conversation centers on Danny Krueger's powerful parliamentary speech, which argues that England's attempt at religious neutrality has failed - creating a vacuum now filled by Islam and a dan...

In this week's episode, Mike and Will tackle Luke 16:14-18, where Jesus confronts money-loving Pharisees who scoff at his teaching. They dive deep into the striking verse: "What is highly esteemed among men is detestable in the sight of God," exploring how people in power often think rules don't apply to them, while God's ability to see hearts levels the playing field. Drawin...

In this week's episode, Mike and Isaac dive deep into one of Jesus's most perplexing parables - the dishonest manager in Luke 16 - unpacking why Christ would praise someone for acting shrewdly with another's wealth. The conversation reveals how "unrighteous wealth" doesn't mean sinful money, but rather the temporary, worldly resources that will one day fail, contrasting t...

In this week's episode, Pastor Isaac interviews Pastor Will about his life from childhood upbringing to pastoral ministry at Harvest Church. Will shares his story of academic arrogance in high school, followed by years of debauchery at Penn State where he excelled academically while living recklessly with drugs and alcohol. After experiencing mortality scares and spiritual guilt, he moved to North...