Chats Under the Sun

(P2) We talked about the nearly two hundred books we have read this year thus far. As always, I LOVE doing this podcast. These are some of the most hilarious and thoughtful brothers I could ever hope for.  If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I’d be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Here is a Sheet with all the books we have...

We talked about the nearly two hundred books we have read this year thus far. As always, I LOVE doing this podcast. These are some of the most hilarious and thoughtful brothers I could ever hope for.  If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I’d be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Here is a Sheet with all the books we have re...

My jaw was on the floor this entire podcast. Hannah beautifully articulated what it is like to battle cancer and shared their incredible story of God's providence leading up to adopting their daughter. I am so grateful I got to sit down with both of them. If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I’d be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthes...

I sat down with Julie a few hours before we filmed her lecture for our upcoming parenting series. We talked about her time at CCEF, the various books she wrote, and the process of adopting and fostering her and her husband have gone through. Her book Safeguards is fantastic, and I loved this conversation. If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I’d be thrilled if you would donate a coffee...

Logan's testimony is astonishing. God led Logan through a "rags to riches" story, then called him to leave it all and come to seminary. I am incredibly glad he is here. You have to listen to this episode. If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I’d be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠⁠⁠   I am on Instagram @itsthevalk Lov...

Gabe is a legend on campus and a wizard with the languages. I had no idea his testimony was so intense, involving the near death of his brother. I loved hearing The Dark Angel's story, I hope you do too. If this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I’d be thrilled if you would donate a coffee or two at ⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/chatsunderthesun⁠⁠⁠⁠   Follow Gabe @gabriel.encarnacio.g I am @itst...

I am BEYOND thrilled for this episode. Adventures in Odyssey was the soundtrack to my childhood, and I grew to have so much respect for their unparalleled storytelling. Paul was one of the core team that lauched the show, and remained one of the key writers on the project. We talked about the origin of AIO and what it was like working on the show. I loved this conversation. If this podcast has eve...

(TW suicide) Brett’s story is jaw-dropping. Nearly every twist and turn is a testimony to the goodness of God through suffering. Brett’s Journey through Alcoholics Anonymous to clarity in the Gospel is absolutely fascinating, and I have never met someone so winsomely articulate the benefits and dangers of AA. This podcast is incredible, I am so grateful for Brett.  If this podcast has ever been im...

I ran into Dr. Tyler Flatt when he was giving a lecture here at Southern on how to read well. Since that is one of my favorite subjects, I asked if he would be on the pod, and he graciously agreed. We talked about his journey from Ontario Canada, to end up being a professor here, and about engaging with the great tradition. Loved this conversation. If this podcast has ever been impactful for you,...

Jimmy Bledsoe is working with the Bevin Center at Southern Seminary to look at how theological education impacts missions and to inspire seminary students to become part of the Gospel spreading to the nations. We had a fantastic conversation about how he ended up teaching in Africa, what took him and his wife back to Southern, and why deep theological training is so important to mission work. If y...

With the ONE-HUNDREDTH EPISODE of this podcast, I hosted a live podcast/party and had Kerri Radsma, Scott and Derek Slingerland and Tanner Neufeld share a series of stories that had half of us literally crying laughing. You can’t miss this episode.  Thank you to all the people who came out to the party. Thank you to all of you listening to this episode, and any of the last 100. Thank you to the ma...

This is the bonus episode we referenced several times in the Book Pod. On the day of recording, the four of us did a take on this book, but it didn't sit right with us, so John-Michael and I did a re-record back here in Louisville. This book is explicit, and we needed a separate podcast to walk through this subject properly. TLDR: we do not recommend this book at all. Listen to the pod to find...

P4. I am so grateful for these guys. The four of us live in three different countries at the moment, but the fact that we are still able to get together and talk about what we have been reading over the last six months is a pleasure. Every year, these podcasts are a riot to record and give us the chance to talk about life, big ideas, and fascinating people.  Here is a doc of all the books we discu...

(Part 3) I LOVE these guys. The four of us live in three different countries at the moment, but the fact that we are still able to get together and talk about what we have been reading over the last six months is a pleasure. Every year, these podcasts are a riot to record and give us the chance to talk about life, big ideas, and fascinating people.  Here is a doc of all the books we discussed in t...

(Part 2) Near the end of this pod, Christine Valk, Maria Bout, and Kerri Radsma crashed the regularly scheduled programming to share their top 5 books of the year. I am incredibly grateful that they stopped by. Here is a doc of all the books we discussed in the pod: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1a6xJBNwlero4ppsrKPwse6WQJWyNiwwrmI-o2c-NXcI/edit?usp=sharing Owen is on Instagram @hebbert_th...

I LOVE these guys. The four of us live in three different countries at the moment, but the fact that we are still able to get together and talk about what we have been reading over the last six months is a pleasure. Every year, these podcasts are a riot to record and give us the chance to talk about life, big ideas, and fascinating people.  Here is a doc of all the books we discussed in the pod: h...

Christine wrote her book Midnight Mercies about her experience with deep depression as a mother and a Christian. I am so glad I got the chance to talk with her. I genuinely was so encouarged by her thoughts and wisdom. You can find Christine on Instagram @christinemchappell I am at @itsthevalk Love y’all. Jake

Ward and Heather met each other in the drug and party scene of southern Louisiana. Despite wanting nothing to do with God, the Lord used the birth of their first daughter to change the course of their lives and bring them to Him. Ward serves as the Worship Pastor of my church here in Louisville (Immanuel Baptist Church), and I am so grateful that both he and Heather were willing to share their inc...

This podcast was incredible. Dee’s testimony of God’s grace is one of the most moving stories I have ever listened to. She also offers thoughtful and wise advice on how to share the Gospel with those in the LGBTQ+ community and foster a church culture that is both loving and truthful. I’m so thankful that Dee came on and was willing to be honest and vulnerable.  I am on the gram at @itsthevalk Lov...

Samuel James is the author of Digital Liturgies and the associate acquisitions editor at Crossway. We talked about his new book and had a fascinating conversation about the impact of social media on our lives. I thoroughly enjoyed this pod, and I hope you will too.  Find Samuel on Twitter @samueld_james  I am always on Instagram @itsthevalk Love y’all.  Jake

John Walton is an Old Testament scholar and Professor at Wheaton College. He has authored or contributed to over a dozen books and specializes in the Ancient Near Eastern backgrounds of the Old Testament, especially Genesis and its creation account. It was an incredible opportunity to interview Dr. Walton and I hope this episode helps you'all understand Genesis better. I am on instagram @itsth...

Nikki is the Executive Director of Clarity Pregnancy Options, an organization dedicated to helping women with crisis pregnancies in the Niagara area. I was absolutely floored by how sophisticated, compassionate, and precise their ministry is. I highly recommend this episode; it is an educational experience.  Visit https://www.claritypregnancy.ca/ to learn more about the organization.  Follow me on...

I sat down with Jesse to talk about the process of making his new double album Attack!! and Retreat!! We talked all things songwriting, and production and he got deep inside some of the nerdy background of the creative process. Jesse is an incredible musician, and I loved sitting down and talking with him about art. Listen to Attack!! and Retreat on Spotify Jesse is on Instagram @boutjesse I am al...

FINAL EPISODE. The boys sat down again for our twice-annual book pod. I enjoy recording these so much. We talked about nearly 200 books over the course of almost 7 hours, and talking about books gives us the opportunity to discuss life, big ideas, and have a good laugh along the way. Here is a doc of all the books we discussed in the pod: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K0m4kSP47JrQPfeZ2IL...

TRES! The boys sat down again for our twice-annual book pod. I enjoy recording these so much. We talked about nearly 200 books over the course of almost 7 hours, and talking about books gives us the opportunity to discuss life, big ideas, and have a good laugh along the way. Here is a doc of all the books we discussed in the pod: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K0m4kSP47JrQPfeZ2ILy-y53t6dV...