Musings with Townsend and Preacher Man

An annual tradition - Townsend and Preacher Man spend a little time reflecting on what they have to be thankful for in 2024 (hey - that rhymes!). We hope you'll not only enjoy this episode, but be encouraged to share your own "thanksgivings" with your family and friends. Or US - share it with us! We'd love to hear from you. Got a question you want answered or a topic you'd like to hear Townsend an...

This week's episode is a response to the question: "Does all of the Bible still apply to us today?" Some might say no and refer to themselves as "New Testament Christians." Others might say yes, and find themselves seeking to follow Christ and feel an obligation to uphold every law and "rule" given in the Old Testament. Who is right? Is there a right? This week, Townsend and Preacher Man take a sw...

You ever wondered what a "pregame" musing sounds like? This is about the closest you're ever gonna get! We were gonna be good and stick to the topic on the card... but then, we just didn't. So, instead you get our shotgun thoughts on the result of Election 2024 and how we hope that the people of God stay hungry to represent their Holy citizenship from now until forever.  Got a question you want an...

WAIT! Don't let the "churchy" word in the topic make you skip this episode. Sure, it's not a word you use all the time, but what it means and what it's referring to is EXTREMELY important. So, just relax and muse with us as we take a look at what some of the ideas are around Jesus and what He accomplished on the cross. Got a question you want answered or a topic you'd like to hear Townsend and Pre...

What's the role of government in your life? What's the role of the Church? Let's consider the role of those things and how maybe our understanding of them has become skewed.  To support the Flynt family financially, please follow the link to their GoFundMe page: https://gofund.me/14a4212d Got a question you want answered or a topic you'd like to hear Townsend and Preacher Man muse on? Let them kno...

A musing on how the role of prayer has worked in our lives and how that role has changed over time. We hope that this episode brings you encouragement in your own prayer life and that you find a renewed hunger to spend time speaking with and listening to the Lord. If you something that Townsend and I could be praying about for you or with you, please don't hesitate to email that to us!   Please vi...

At some point in your life someone called you a "liar, liar, pants on fire." We all hated it - even if it was true at the time. But, what about as an adult? Are we out here still living with our pants burning, or have we come to understanding that lying really isn't all that acceptable. For that matter - is it ever acceptable to lie? This week's musing considers if there are certain situations whe...

In most school across the country, kids stand up every morning and voice their pledge to the United States. Grownups... well, you might not make a pledge every morning, but does the Bible instruct you to maintain allegiance to your country as part of your faith? Just how "pledged" should your allegiance be? Glad you asked - cause this week we 're musing on it! Got a question you want answered or a...

Yes - it's the topic that lots of folks love to hate. Only time someone brings up giving money to the church is when the preacher needs a new car, am I right?  No. You're not right. But what is right? Should a believer still recognize their expectation to support their church financially or is that an Old Testament sort of thing that doesn't apply to us New Testament sort of people? Let's look at...

ALERT - LISTENER REQUESTED TOPIC INCOMING!! A citizen of Listener Land (one of y'all!) took the time to send Townsend a question - so we spent some time musing on it. BIG THANKS to whoever you are cause Preacher Man LOVES listener topics! We hope this episode is a blessing. Got a question you want answered or a topic you'd like to hear Townsend and Preacher Man muse on? Let them know at mtpm.podca...

WAIT - don't skip this one. We promise, this isn't just an episode where we confess to being hippies. This is an honest look at how faith should, and does, impact our treatment of the world around us. Do you agree with our take? Let us know by reaching out and sharing your thoughts! Got a question you want answered or a topic you'd like to hear Townsend and Preacher Man muse on? Let them know at m...

The world gets smaller every day - all the while feeling like we become more and more disconnected from each other. But, through technology and travel, we have the chance to encounter all sorts of people from all sorts of places. And often, those folks may not see the world the same way you do. So, how do we interact with them? How should we navigate the world of new opinions and beliefs? This wee...

What can I type that will make you forgive us for being gone AGAIN?! Honest - the world was conspiring against us recording! Strung-out schedules and cooties all over the place made it impossible - but the great comeback has begun! So, sit back, relax, and muse with us on just what exactly the point of Christianity is in this week's episode.  We love you all - thank you for being our reason to rec...

Story time this week as Townsend and Preacher Man reflect on some areas of their lives that they feel had the greatest impact on their faith-journey. AND - a chance for you to share as well by commenting on FB. Let us know what experiences have been impactful on your faith journey as you reflect on the ways God has moved you through each and every day. Got a question you want answered or a topic y...

We're back! And - maybe we never need to miss episodes again, cause SHEESH - these last two weeks have had some CRAZINESS happening around the world. But, why does it seem crazy? If it's wrong, how do we know it's wrong - how do we make it right? Those sorts of things deal with morality - or ethics - and have to do with the origins of our understanding how things are supposed to be in the realm of...

Everyone knows what a favorite is - and truth be told, everyone has a favorite. A favorite movie, favorite color, or a favorite meal. We know about favorites. And, this week, Townsend and Preacher Man spend some time sharing who their favorite characters from the Bible are and why those characters hold that high position. We hope this week's musing encourages you to think on how familiar you are w...

Have you ever gotten stuck in the idea that "stuff just happens"? Or, maybe you think that some things are planned out through God, but that He leaves other stuff to just... work itself out. This week's episode seeks to provide some thought-nuggets on how randomness, or "coincidence", does or does not work alongside the idea that God is sovereign and knows all things. So, grab a plate of leftover...

Have you ever thought about the "rules" of prayer? Do we have to use certain words, certain phrases, or drop a specific name for our prayer to "count"? This week - Townsend and Preacher Man muse on the meaning and importance of praying in the name of Jesus. AND, a little extra addition when Preacher Man brings up the last word of our prayers and the importance, or meaning, of our "amen." Pull up a...

EPISODE 200??!! That's crazy to think about - April Fool's Day of 2020 to now, all so we can hang out with you guys! Thank you for making our podcast have a purpose. We love y'all! This week we dive into the issue of mental illness and how a Christian should think and understand the subject. It's a vast topic with lots of turns to take. We hope you guys are inspired by this musing to look more int...

This week's card got Preacher Man in his "talking fast" personality - but that's only cause there's SO MUCH to know and share about why we can trust the Bible today is the Bible that was originally written. So, sit down and get ready to learn or be reminded of a handful of ways we can confirm that the Bible God has bestowed on us is the same word that He shared with those folks all those years ago...

After a week of silence, we're back with this week's episode where Townsend and Preacher Man discuss the issues and things that parents should be considering when it comes to their children's education. Public, private, home... what are you supposed to do? And, once you make a choice, how involved should you be? Let's muse on it - from one who's kids are grown and one who's kid is just getting sta...

Are you a spiritual person? Are we? This week's episode is all about musing on what it means to be spiritual and how that impacts us as individuals and our involvement in the world. Is it just that part of us that can't be touched; that ethereal, unseen magic stuff? Or, is it something more, something very real and very important?  Got a question you want answered or a topic you'd like to hear Tow...

It's often the most common question people ask once the requirement of school and "staying at home" pass... what's my purpose? What's the point? IN FACT - You can go check out Episode 171 to hear a different take where Preacher Man and Townsend mused on the meaning of life. But, today isn't a retread - it's a consideration on what exactly life's purpose is and what Townsend and Preacher Man think...

Do you have a church family? Are you a part of a specific church family that you feel called to and that you feel like you have an important place in? Have you ever stopped to think about what it was that led you to that specific church group or congregation? Was it the music, the pastor, the building, or maybe the service you saw within the walls?  This week, Townsend and Preacher Man consider wh...

This week's episode is on one of those "church words." But, whether it's a word you use a lot or have never heard before - it's a topic that NEEDS to be talked about more often. So, let's do that... let's talk about Sanctification and the importance of becoming more and more holy each day. Got a question you want answered or a topic you'd like to hear Townsend and Preacher Man muse on? Let them kn...