Front Porch Theology

Olivia Meade joins Heather and Will on the front porch to talk about factors that can cause us to grow apathetic to our purpose, our ministries, or those around us. Olivia gives some solid advice and Will complains about New Heights Church’s human resources manager while Heather works hard to keep everyone on task.

Heather, Jeremy, and Will discuss if the Bible has contradictions. The three amigos go over some of the more difficult passages while Jeremy gets excited to talk about circumcision.

Heather, Jeremy, and Will all discuss 1 Corinthians 11 and whether or not women should cover their head. Is it cultural or is it a universal standard given by God? What do angels have to do with it? The three debate these things and so much more.

Heather and Jeremy meet to discuss the crazy things we put in our body. From over eating, to smoking, to tattoos, how do we know what should come in and what should stay out? Why does it matter and how can it impact our Christian walk? Also the two discuss theories on Will's whereabouts.

Listen as Heather, Will, and Jeremy discuss what the Bible says about how to be laid to rest. Heather and Will shares stories while Jeremy reveals his emotional confusion on the topic.

Heather and Will discuss deep space while Jeremy, back from COVID, is not having it. Trying to avoid a collision with distraction, Will discusses what we can learn about the pictures from the Webb Telescope. But, will he and Heather prevail or will Jeremy run this podcast out of orbit with a new found obsession with the dangers of plastics? Listen and find out!

Heather, Jeremy, and Will sit down to discuss homosexuality. How ought the church approach this issue? Should we be loving; and if so, what does that look like? There are these questions and more!

Will and Heather have abandoned Jeremy once again, but not all is lost. There is the mailbag. Jeremy answers a question about blended families. Though the Bible is quiet on the topic, there are some principles. Jeremy talks about these and goes into his own history to discuss the tale of two families.

Parenting expert Amanda Basham joins Will and Heather on the front porch for this episode. Amanda talks about best practices for raising kids in a godly and healthy way, but also gives a shocking revelation that she, in fact, does not always have it all together. The three parents have a conversation about mistakes and grace in parenting while Heather essentially begs to become best friends with A...

Heather and WIll hash out their differences and make peace with one another as Jeremy goes mysteriously missing from the front porch. In a mid-show decision, Baker is pulled off of tech duty and takes Jeremy’s place, perhaps permanently. They discuss their enneagram numbers, their spiritual gifts, and talk about how you can discover and use your gifts from God in the church.

Jeremy and Will finally answer the question, "Are they friends or work-friends?" As the two go solo, they discuss whether co-pastors should be friends. Also the two confess and lament over the grey area of having friendships and doing their job. They also ask questions of each other in order to get to know one another a bit more. There is laughing, crying, and tons of complaining (mainly by Will L...

Heather, Jeremy, and Will discuss the term "backslidin'," express healthy rhythms of Christian living, and discuss if you can lose your salvation. Also, Will discovers a part of his body, Jeremy struggles with baptist vernacular, and Heather is ready to fight someone. Listen and find out if you are on that list!

Heather, Will, and Jeremy answer an email question about gambling and what the church would do if someone donated their winnings. Also we discover that Heather hates Mother's Day, while loving scratch-offs, and full throttle beverages.

Heather, Jeremy, and Will discuss God's sovereignty, His plan, and what exactly is His will. Also, we all find out how little Will likes to talk to his fellow elder, Jeremy's dangerous outdoor activity, and witness Heather get salty about losing control of the podcast. There are these things and so much more!

Olivia Meade joins Heather and Will to talk about her new book, Ordinary Faithfulness. Heather and Will discuss their favorite parts of the book and Olivia provides some insight to why she wrote it and what the process was like.

Heather, Jeremy, and Will sit down to discuss church hurt. The three discuss and distinguish between an abuse of authority and a damaged pride. How can we avoid church hurt? Does the scripture speak to this at all? And when do we know when we are being abused by pastors? We discuss all of this and more.

Will sits down with Jason & Heather Cook to talk about the transition from Jason’s pastoral ministry and Heather’s youth ministry into normative, ordinary ministry as church members instead of church leaders. Heather opens up about her many issues and Jason seeks to set the record straight in his appearance on the podcast. A godly example of family ministry is seen and explored as Heather moves ou...

Heather, Jeremy, and Baker discuss the truth uncovered within the Hillsong organization. How should we see Hillsong? Is there anything to learn and how do we go about discipline. Also we talk a little Oscar conspiracy w/ Will Smith's slap, and a little workplace conspiracy with Will Basham's candy cold.

Heather, Will, and Jeremy get together to share their feelings. Jeremy and Will share more than feelings as they sip from the same cup of coffee, Heather demands Baker edits Jeremy, and each share the emotion they struggle to control, revealing that Will is heartless. There are these things and more! If you get the feelies when listening, please tell us about those by submitting your questions/fee...

Heather, Will, and Jeremy talk about the mission of the church. The three amigos focus on evangelism and speak to how we ought to approach family, work, and the world with a missional mindset. Also Jeremy reveals his new bands name while dropping their new hit single. Heather loses control of the show while Will eats an entire bucket of skittles.

Heather, Jeremy, and Olivia share thoughts on the good, the bad, and the ugly of women's ministry. Olivia opens up about her passion to see women exposit scripture and to teach other women. Heather sings (as always) and threatens listeners, while Jeremy makes fun of Will and explains why building up women is worth it for the health of the church. There is this and so much more!

Heather, Jeremy, and Will take a look at what scripture says about false teachers. How do we discern the difference? What is the church to do? What do you do if you have questions? Also, Heather dishes out compliments to everyone (except Will), Jeremy criticizes traveling evangelists, and Will tells everyone his favorite member at New Heights Church on Valentine's Day... and it's not his wife :0

Jeremy returns, but is not alone. Although Heather and Will have fled the scene, two brave souls share the mic with Jeremy to discuss childhood and fatherhood. These souls are non-other than his children, who chat about why they desire to learn about God, and Jeremy's weaknesses as a dad.

Jeremy mysteriously disappears leaving Heather and Will to discuss the subject of holiness alone. Heather opens up with some astonishing confessions and Baker shows up as a helpful research assistant. The gang answers a few questions that were sent in and also discuss God’s grace in our lives as we strive to be holy as God is holy.

Will and Jeremy discuss the Christian life and the role that humor plays. What should we laugh at? When is joking inappropriate? Is mockery ever appropriate? And what does humanity's humor say about God? The two also discuss Will's joke of a "truck" and if Jeremy feels offended by others making fun of his height (aka body shaming).