Orthodoxy

This episode is all over the place - if i (Andy) sound tired in the beginning of this episode it’s because I am. We recorded at 6:30am. Anyway, enjoy this episode and if you haven’t already, please go to the new Optiv Network website and read some articles… and sign up for a subscription!   Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: www.optivnetwork.com/subscribe Follow us on Facebook: https://www...

Nic and Andy discuss the Apostles Creed and other creeds, confessions, and catechisms. They also talk about where Jesus went after he died. Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: www.optivnetwork.com/subscribe Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "ne...

In this podcast, Mike Beresford, executive pastor at High Point Church in Madison, WI shares his testimony on coming to faith in Christ. He talks about his journey to becoming the executive pastor at High Point and working in the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Mike discusses what it was like growing up in Washington state, his mother’s impact on his faith, and his time working as a head pa...

Nic and Andy answer a question from a listener about turning our hearts towards God even when we feel like we don’t want to.   Go check out our landing page: www.optivnetwork.com   Please leave a 5-star rating and write a review!   To join Optiv, email Andy at andy@optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork E...

In this episode, Nic and Andy interview Mike Woodruff from Christ Church in Illinois. They discuss service, evangelism, futurism, and more.   Please leave a 5-star rating and write a review!   To join Optiv, email Andy at andy@optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at questions@optivnetwork.com w...

In this bonus episode, Andy and Nic discuss why most people feel to stressed to function, what is happening in politics, if billionaires should be able to influence elections, and much more!   To join Optiv email Andy at andy@optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at questions@optivnetwork.com wi...

In this episode, Andy and Nic discuss sin nature, devils, demons, and what is responsible for our own sin.   To join Optiv email Andy at andy@optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic ( http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL )...

In this episode Nic and Andy discuss the tragic Nashville, TN shooting that happened on March 27th. They discuss how christians should respond to this event and others like it.   To join Optiv email Andy at andy@optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questi...

Pastor Nic, Andy, and Manohar James discuss missions work and how to spread the gospel. Overland Podcast: https://spotify.link/ZxKrn2lzEyb   Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic ( http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL ) Go subscribe to T...

Nic and Andy talks about speech and language as it relates to Christian life and obedience to Christ.   To join Optiv email Andy at andy@optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic ( http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL ) Go s...

Anneliese from the Feminine Not Feminist Podcast shares her story.   Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic ( http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL ) Go subscribe to The Paradox Press now! Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99

In light of the Asbury revival, Nic and Andy talk about the history of revivals and how to discern whether a revival is legit or not.    Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic ( http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL ) Go subscribe to The P...

Nic and Andy talk about reading and understanding the whole Bible, not just Jesus' words.   Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic ( http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL ) Go subscribe to The Paradox Press now! Follow me on X: https://x.c...

Nic and Andy discuss the purpose of church membership and the how to govern a local church body.   Check out our website: www.optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic ( http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL ) Go subscribe to...

Nic and Andy discuss parenting through different developmental stages.   Check out our website: www.optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic ( http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL ) Go subscribe to The Paradox Press now! Fo...

Nic Gibson, Andy Schmitt, and Anneliese talk about Mary's significant role in the birth of Christ!   Check out our website: www.optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic ( http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL )   Feminine No...

Nic Gibson and David Deavel discuss some of the similarities and differences in catholicism and protestantism.   Check out our website: www.optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic ( http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL ) G...

Nic and Andy discuss gentle parenting and dangers of the self esteem movement.   Check out our website: www.optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic ( http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL ) Go subscribe to The Paradox Press...

Nic, Andy, and Jill Reasa talk about Jills new ministry, Oaks Ministry Collaborative. Oaks is a ministry focused on healing, discipleship, and the Gospel of Christ.    Check out our website: www.optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nest...

Nic and Andy discuss Immanuel Kant's essay on enlightenment.   Essay: http://www.columbia.edu/acis/ets/CCREAD/etscc/kant.html   Check out our website: www.optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic ( http://birocratic.l...

Andy has a conversation with the Flaherty family about their new book of poetry called "In Sunshine or in Shadow - Poems for Every Season"   In Sunshine or in Shadow on Amazon From the Garden to the Grave - Anne Angel on Amazon   Check out our website: www.optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us a...

Nic and Andy respond to a podcast by Preston Sprinkle where he responds to a documentary by Matt Walsh. Good luck reading that last sentence. Enjoy the pod!   Theology In Raw Podcast Ep. 985: https://open.spotify.com/episode/14qA8OnitAPSRQZYMbZrSd?si=7573732f1b7245c8 Optiv Network YouTube Check out our website: www.optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follo...

In this episode Nic and Andy discuss the natural law of hierarchy and how human can corrupt it and turn it into tyranny. They also discuss how people can build healthy hierarchy's that are fruitful!   Optiv Network YouTube Check out our website: www.optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at quest...

Nic and Andy finish the discussion on deconstruction by talking about how to recognize when pastors and churches are deconstructing in a negative way.    Optiv Network YouTube Check out our website: www.optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at optivnetwork@gmail.com with your questions! Music: "...

Nic and Andy discuss what it means to "deconstruct" your faith. They talk about weather Christians should or should not be critical of their faith and the dangers of critical theory done wrong.   Check out our new website: www.optivnetwork.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetwork Email us at optivnetwork@gmail.com with...