On The Phone With Josh

Should the average Christian study the Bible? Should we just “do Jesus” or should we also in some sense “do school?” How might the role of study actually benefit our Christian walk? Join us as we explore the role of study in our personal lives.   Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://twitter.com/phonewithjosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/   Books Mention...

Today we honor you, the listeners! And who better to do that with than with our two biggest fans, our wives. Today we get their take on the podcast and share our reflections on some of the things that you have had to say. Thank you for joining us as we put more chairs around the table to have these amazing conversations.   Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://twitter.c...

How was the Gospel presented to you? What did you do with it? In light of what we have come to learn about the Gospel, how should we communicate it to others? Join us as we explore this foundational question, and then add your thoughts and reflections on social media.   Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://twitter.com/phonewithjosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonew...

What is the affect of pastoring on the pastor's soul? What are the unique challenges that face pastors, but more specifically, the unique challenges that a senior associate pastor of an inner city church faces? Join us for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into pastoral ministry from a pastor's perspective.    Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://twitter.com/phonewithjosh ht...

What is it like to work for 9-1-1? What effect does it have on the soul? And what can we do to heal a soul impacted by daily trauma? Get a behind-the-scenes view into working at 9-1-1 and then join the conversation on practices that you use to help heal your own soul after a trying day at work.   Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://twitter.com/phonewithjosh https://ww...

Episode 13: What is the soul? We think it’s rather hard to define. Yet it is so elemental and essential to who we are as individuals that we need to try. Listen in as we explore this idea and then join us on social media to add to the conversation.   Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://twitter.com/phonewithjosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/   Books Men...

What is your calling? How do you know? How do you find your calling if you’re not sure? Like many Christians, we have been weighed down by these questions. But should we be? Listen in as we offer a new (yet very old) way to think about our calling. Then join us on social media to keep the conversation going.   Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://twitter.com/phonewithj...

What role should confession play in our churches, our small groups, and in our friendships? And what really is confession in the first place? Join us as we explore these questions and their impact upon our own lives. Then join the conversation on social media and keep the thoughts coming!   Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://twitter.com/phonewithjosh https://www.inst...

What Is the Enneagram? Should Christians use it? Join the Joshes as we discuss the Enneagram, why we find it profitable for spiritual growth, and how we’ve grown through identifying our own Enneagram numbers.   Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://twitter.com/phonewithjosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/   Enneagram Resources: Truity - ( https://www.truit...

We have both found this book to be an excellent read for any leader. In this episode we talk through the ways that we are growing and learning from Steve Cuss's amazing book Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs. After you listen to the podcast, go out and buy this book. You won't regret it.    Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://twitter.com/phonewithjosh http...

Is self-care just about brownies and binging on TV? Is there something more that we can do to keep ourselves healthy day by day? What are your preferred restorative activities? How to they keep you healthy and balanced?   Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://twitter.com/phonewithjosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/   Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Day, D...

Personal prayer and Bible reading can be a hard discipline to master. Trust us, we've tried a LOT of different approaches. This is the second of two episodes in which we talk about various tools and rhythms for a personal time of prayer.   Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://twitter.com/phonewithjosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/   Books Mentioned on t...

Personal prayer and Bible reading can be a hard discipline to master. Trust us, we've tried a LOT of different approaches. This is the first of two episodes in which we talk about various tools and rhythms for a personal time of prayer.   Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://twitter.com/phonewithjosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/   Books Mentioned on th...

Join the Joshes as they talk about their family, their kids, and their current experiences of parenting.  Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://twitter.com/phonewithjosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/   Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Sanderson, Brandon. Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection: ( https://www.amazon.com/Arcanum-Unbounded-Collection-Brand...

When you say the worship was (or was not) good today, what do you mean? What does good worship look like? Join the conversation as we discuss the question of good worship.    Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://twitter.com/phonewithjosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/   Apps Mentioned on the Podcast: Pray as You Go

What do you read? More importantly why do you read it? And what do you do when you disagree with the author? Today we explore what it means to be a Christian who reads.  Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://twitter.com/phonewithjosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/   Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Boyd, Greg. God of the Possible: A Biblical Introduction t...

What is the role of church in our lives? What does it provide that nothing else can? How is church qualitatively different from any other Christian environment? Come join the conversation and explore why it is that we hold church in such high esteem.    Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://twitter.com/phonewithjosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/   Books...

Do you have things that you tend to say all the time? Ever thought about writing them down? One of us has actually done just that. Come find out a few of the things we always say. Do any of them resonate with you?   Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh  https://twitter.com/phonewithjosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/   Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Brown, Bren...

We are two friends who share the name Josh. This is our story of how we met, how we became friends, and how we came to talk on the phone every week for the past 20 years. Join us as we introduce ourselves and what this podcast is all about.   Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://twitter.com/phonewithjosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/