Cross Checking

Who gets to preach? What does it take to administer the sacraments?

Forgiveness and reconciliation with God is at the core of what Christianity is, so don't skip this one!

Don't overthink it, don't undervalue it.

Water and the Word.  It really is as simple as that.

What is the church? Who is the church? When is the church?   . . . does anyone actually need these descriptions?

We should do good things and avoid doing bad things, but the way we arrive at that conclusion matters.

What are the core objectives of preaching and what actually makes a good sermon? Questions that Ben and Josh wrestle with regularly, now recorded for your podcasting pleasure!

We really owe the Holy Spirit more gratitude than we tend to give Him.

This is one of those areas where we know the truth, but understanding the "how" and "why" is beyond us.  That never stopped us from talking about it before though, so here's an episode!   Also, Ben committed Josh to putting a link in the show notes for a book he referenced.  So here's the link and a salty comment about Ben committing Josh to remember things without adva...

There was never any hope for us, not after the Fall. And it's cheery ideas like that at the center of what Ben and Josh have to discuss in this episode.

In this episode, Ben and Josh start to get into the substance of the season with a discussion about who God is and why that matters to us so much.

In the sixth season of Manbuns and Jesus, Ben and Josh are planning to dive into the Book of Concord. What is it? Why should you care? How are these fools still recording podcasts? Some of these questions and more will be answered in the premier of M&J Season 6!

In the final episode of season 5, Ben and Josh talk about the golden calf Israel makes at Mount Sinai.

Wrapping up our conversation about the days of Holy Week - the main event!

Josh was absent (like a slacker) but Ben carried on through Exodus with Brenden to talk about the organized worship in Israel.

Ben and Josh take a step out of Exodus to talk about the different celebrations that happen during Holy Week. This week's topic: Good Friday.

Ben and Josh take a step out of Exodus to talk about the different celebrations that happen during Holy Week. This week's topic: Maundy Thursday.

Ben and Josh talk about the Ten Commandments and how Christians should interact with laws in the Old Testament.

Listen in to what the Call process looks like for your pastor and to hear how Ben and Josh plan on approaching it in their own ministries.

Ben and Josh dive into Exodus 16-17 and talk about what it means (and doesn't mean) for God to provide for us.

As we get into the Season of Lent, Ben and Josh take some time to talk about what it actually looks like to adopt an attitude of penitence.

Ben and Josh have Dr. Jim Marriott on again to discuss the praise of Moses and the Israelites after crossing the Red Sea.

Ben and Josh talk with the Rev. Dr. Gerhard Michael about leadership in God's church.

Ben and Josh continue through Exodus, talking about the Passover and how that impacts our view of Jesus' sacrifice.