A Time to Think

Pastor Chris and Pastor Josh reflect on the imagery in Revelation.

The goal of the LGBTQIA+ is no longer to just allow them to celebrate their diversity but to defame the core of the Christian beliefs.

The Pride movement has morphed from protesting those in power, to now being in a position of cultural power.

Since the end of May, businesses and city centers have displayed signs and symbols declaring their support of what our country calls "Pride Month". As the avalanche of commercials, products, and messages surrounding the Pride movement comes our way, Pastor Chris and Pastor Josh are taking a few episodes to think through the displays and celebrations.

Pastor Chris and Pastor Josh discuss the spiritual gifts of prophecy and tongues.

Pastor Josh and Pastor Chris discuss the Holy Spirit and how he heals.

Pastor Josh and Pastor Chris answer the question, who is the Holy Spirit?

When the church gathers, they come together to be strengthened and when the church is scattered, they are sent to strengthen others.

Every member of a church is valuable and necessary, so use your gifts.

How you use your money is evidence of what you love the most.

Let's think about how you can invite those outside of the church into the church of Christ and how you can invite those inside the church to greater engagement and attendance.

What happens after you show up to church? Don't just turn around and go home; stay and engage. Chris and Josh show that healthy relational engagement is vital to the life and discipleship of the church. Don't underestimate what God will do with simple acts of love as you engage with other believers.

What the church is determines what the church does. As they begin a conversation of the 5 Vowels of Healthy Church Membership, Chris and Josh define who/what the church is before talking about the first vowel: A for attending. To be the church, you must be there!

How do Christians evaluate claims of revival? Recently, national news and Christian social media have been buzzing with talks of revival in a small town in Kentucky. While much of the conversation is about whether or not the revival is real, Chris and Josh spend their time discussing how this event can lead Christians to hope and confidence in the working of God.

On this episode of A Time to Think, Chris and Josh reflect on lessons learned from the Bethlehem Conference for Pastors.

On this episode of A Time to Think, Chris and Josh discuss covenant theology and its importance for Christians today.

On this episode of A Time to Think, Chris and Josh take time to reflect on what it means for theology to be practical.

The plain teachings of Scripture can be understood by a child. This does not make the Bible a simple book, but the clarity of Scripture is such that all things needed to be known for salvation are clear and evident. On this episode of A Time to Think, Pastor Chris and Pastor Josh talk about the God of light who brings light to his children by his clear word.

Enough! In an a la carte world where we may have dozens of sources from different spheres of life giving us advice and direction, the Bible is enough. The Bible is sufficient. While this does not mean the Bible tells us everything about everything, biblical sufficiency means the Bible tells us something about everything. Find out more on this episode of A Time to Think.

How do we know God's word is true? How do we know we can trust the Bible? One of the classic qualities of Scripture is its inerrancy. This doctrine that the Bible is true in what it says butts up against a culture which doubts objective truth.

Who gets to tell me what to do? Our culture believes each individual is the chief authority in their own lives. This fights against the divine right of God to be the authority in our lives. In this episode of A Time to Think, Pastor Chris and Pastor Josh speak about the authority of Scripture and the goodness of God being the authority in our lives.

Why are our resolutions doomed to failure before they even start? Why do we look at days like January 1st or Monday to start next week as the day in which we will begin our new goal? What does God teach us about our resolutions and keeping our promises? Join Pastor Chris Tillman and Pastor Josh Holland as they think through New Year's Resolutions on A Time to Think.

Don't think much when you watch Hallmark movies or Christmas animated films. If you do, you might just find out how peppy yet empty most Christmas messaging is. As usual, Pastor Chris and Pastor Josh are willing to be annoying in order to be helpful, so they decided to tediously comb through a number of song lyrics and movie quotes from popular Christmas media.

Lights, trees, gifts, oh my! Decorations and traditions transform many a home, workplace, and family into a new environment during December. Many of us, without thinking about it, find joy in these decorations. But what if thinking just a bit could bring an even deeper joys to these beloved holiday symbols? Pastor Chris and Pastor Josh discuss.

Christmas is a time of competing symbols and storylines. One storyline centers around the birth of Christ and the other involves the coming of a gift-giving visitor on Christmas Eve. How should Christians consider Santa Claus as a symbol and storyline in the Christmas season? Pastor Josh and Pastor Chris talk about engaging in holiday tradition while remembering that anything Santa can do, Jesus c...