The Branch Church of Northeastern Ohio

Newsology

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A podcast by The Branch Church of Northeastern Ohio: The news is always bombarding us, so what do we do with it? Members of TBC and occasional guests take a current news item in politics, sports, science or anything else you can think of and discuss how we can apply biblical theology to it. Welcome to Newsology!

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The Branch Church of Northeastern Ohio

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Religion

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Latest episode

Jun 18, 2025

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Episodes

Election edition: Ohio's Issue 1 30.10.2023

Josh, Don and Stacy discuss Ohio's Issue 1 which will be on the ballot on November 7. They talk about what the current abortion laws and regulations are in Ohio as well as what Issue one would change. You can see the full text of the issue they are talking about by clicking on the link. *Note: Don and Stacy discuss the current laws, there is a "Heartbeat bill" that was passed by the Ohio legislatu...

Climate Change 23.10.2023

Jeff, Josh and Stacy discuss global warming? Climate change? Whatever you want to call it, they discuss it. What is it, what causes it, and what should we think about it.

The conflict between Israel and Hamas 16.10.2023

Josh hosts Don and Stacy as they discuss the current conflict in the Middle East between Hamas and Israel. What is it, what is the history of the conflict over this area, and as Christians how should we approach the news surrounding it.

There is no Speaker of the House. 09.10.2023

Jeff, Don and Stacy discuss the recent vote in the US House of Representatives to oust Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy.

Auto Workers, Writers and Actors strike. 02.10.2023

Zach, Don and Eric discuss the various union strikes that are happening. Why should we care?

Coach Prime 25.09.2023

Eric Trav and Don discuss the coach that has all of college football talking: Coach Prime - Deion Sanders.

Prisoner escapee in PA 18.09.2023

Eric, Don and Josh discuss the recent prisoner escapee from Pennsylvania, how should we as Christians think and react when news like this happens?

9/11, 22 years later 11.09.2023

Travis, Eric and Josh remember 9/11 and how it can help us keep things in perspective.

Transgender Issues: Compassion and Conviction 06.09.2023

Jeff, Eric and Don discuss the divisive cultural topic of transgender issues. Most importantly how can we as Christian approach this conversation with biblical conviction and and Christ's compassion.

Rich Men North of Richmond 28.08.2023

Travis, Jeff and Eric discuss the billboard topping new song that everyone is talking about by Oliver Anthony. What (if anything) should we make of the song?

Should Christians even care about the news? 21.08.2023

Don and Eric discuss the over arching question of whether or not we should even care about what is happening in the news. And if we do, where should we look?

Florida's Immigration Law 14.08.2023

Eric, Don and Josh discuss the recent proposed change to the Florida law regarding illegal immigrants and then more broadly immigration and amnesty.

Educational choices (part 2) 09.08.2023

Josh, Jeff and Stacy are back to talk some more specifics of pros and cons when it comes to our educational options and how we have processed these decisions as parents raising our kids to follow the Lord.

Educational choices (part 1) 07.08.2023

Josh, Jeff and Stacy discuss some big picture ideas that we should think about when it comes to the educational options that we have when it comes to our kids. Between the 3 of them they have experience across the spectrum of Public, Private and Homeschooling.

Godly conversations about difficult topics 31.07.2023

In today's episode we take a break from the news, but talk a little about the heart behind Newsology. How or why should we talk about difficult or controversial topics, but in a godly way.

Inflation 24.07.2023

Eric, Don and Jeff discuss the current inflationary economy. Does the Bible have anything to say on the topic?

Tik-Tok trend: Bed Rotting 17.07.2023

Eric, Don and Jeff discuss the popular new trend of "Bed Rotting" then jump into the larger topic of self care.

The Supreme Court and Affirmative Action 10.07.2023

Jeff, Don and Stacy discuss the recent Supreme Court Decision on UNC & Harvard and college admissions as it relates to affirmative action. There are some different perspectives, but most importantly how should we think and what should we do as Christians.

Titanic Submarine 03.07.2023

Travis, Don and Josh discuss the recent submarine implosion and have conversation about considering risks that come along with different adventures.

Artificial Intelligence Episode II 26.06.2023
Artificial Intelligence Episode I, what is it and why is it in the news what are 19.06.2023

In this episode Jeff, Jason and Eric Kaufman discuss AI. Mostly from the perspective of what it is, how it can affect our lives and why it is newsworthy.

BONUS episode: LIV/PGA 14.06.2023

This week we have a bonus second episode, as a follow-up to the episode we did a few months ago on PGA and LIV Golf.

Backyard BBQ 12.06.2023

Travis, Don and Eric talk all things summer grilling! Recipes, methods and most importantly how we can view our backyard bbq as a way to build community.

The Debt Ceiling Debate 05.06.2023

Eric, Jeff and Don discuss what the debt ceiling is, what the debate is over, and what if anything does the Bible have to say about it.

Role Models in Sports 29.05.2023

Eric, Travis and Jeff discuss role models in sports. Who are some we should look up to and admire, or should we view professional athletes as role models for ourselves or our kids.

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