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Haggai is one of those rare prophets who saw his words come true in his own lifetime. He prophesied after the exile in a situation a lot like ours. In this episode, we discuss Haggai's prophesies and his relevance for today.

2 Peter is the apostle Peter's last letter and his last reminder to the churches in Asia. Although they were likely facing physical persecution, Peter reminds them of something even more important. His final letter reminds us of the threat of false teaching, the importance of holiness, and the astonishing gifts we have been given in Christ.

The book of Proverbs is a compendium of wisdom begun by Solomon and finished by the men of Judah during Hezekiah's reign. How should Christians read this book? Proverbs paints a picture of the world in the kingdom of God and our role in it.    Article: " The Gospel in Work Clothes: How to Read the Book of Proverbs "

The book of Jonah can easily be relegated as a children's story - or a parable with a moral at the end - but when we revisit the text, Jonah is full of application. Why was Jonah determined not to go to Nineveh? Why does the story end with a question? In this episode we talk through the message of the story and the meaning for today.

Philemon is one of the shortest letters in the New Testament and one of the most important. It's often studied as a letter about slavery, but there is so much more in what Paul has to say to Philemon and Onesimus. What is reconciliation? How can we be peacemakers in the world? Paul presents a vision for reconciliation and peace rooted in the cross.

2 Corinthians may be the most personal of Paul's letters. In it he's defending his apostleship, answering questions, and pleading with the church to continue in the gospel. In this episode, we discuss the background and outline of the letter along with the application for today. 

What's it like to do missions in China? What are house churches like? How is the church growing and thriving? In this episode, two missionaries with Cru working in China talk about their stories, the people they get to serve, the culture they love, and the work of the church.  If you'd like to support the ministry this couple is doing in China, click here . If you'd like to support their East Asia...

1 Corinthians is different than Paul's other letters. After spending a year and a half in Corinth, Paul went on to Antioch and Ephesus and other teachers moved in. Between the confusion over the rival factions and the abundance of spiritual gifts, the Corinthians had a lot of questions. In 1 Corinthians, Paul answers their questions and gives us a model for applying godly wisdom to everyday situat...

On this episode, Ryan Smith joins the podcast to discuss worship, both in terms of what the Bible says about worship broadly and what it means to lead worship. Ryan is the associate pastor at Eagle Heights Baptist Church in Stillwater, OK. 

Acts may be the most exciting book in the Bible. The church is pressed and persecuted by the Spirit makes it grow from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. In this episode, we outline the book of Acts, talk about the background and literary features, and discuss some of the applications for today. 

Historical passages in the Bible can be some of the toughest to understand. Do you have to be an expert on the Assyrians to understand the Old Testament? This week Cole and Terry talk about how to read and study the historical sections of Scripture, what resources to use, and what questions to ask of the text.  Recommended Resources: ESV Bible Atlas The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah - Alfred...

Reading and studying the Bible are at the center of the Christian life. Coye and Jarrett share tips and perspectives on how to study the Bible well, how to approach tough passages, and helpful resources. 

The atonement is one of the oldest, and most difficult, of the classic Christian doctrines. In simple terms, we're asking the question: what does it mean that Christ died for us? How can someone's death two thousand years ago have anything to do with me?  Sometimes the language around the atonement can be abstract and philosophical, but as we discuss in this episode, what we believe about Christ's...

Riley Eden started the Super Scoop when he was a sophomore in college. Their mission is to create a workplace for adults with special needs and they have recently merged with a similarly minded company Not Your Average Joe . He talks about how COVID-19 and social distancing is affecting their business and what we can do to help. Like many businesses, they're doing to go orders at their midtown loc...

We're starting a new week of social distancing and quarantines, and we're continuing to talk to those who are on the frontlines of dealing with COVID-19. People who are stepping up to lead and to serve in a really tough time. Last week we had Carson Feix and Chris Shadid on to talk about some of the medical situation. Today we're switching gears to the church. I'm so thankful to have Dr. Todd Fish...

This is the second episode in our series on the front lines of COVID-19. Wednesday we had Carson Feix on the to talk about the virus, how it spreads, and how it’s treated. Today Dr. Chris Shadid talks about the symptoms, testing, and precautions we need to be taking. As a family practice physician he sees patients in his family healthcare clinic and as a hospitalist, he sees patients at Integris-B...

What makes the Coronavirus so dangerous? How does it spread so quickly? For the next couple of weeks on the podcast, we're diving into how people in our communities are experiencing and working to help curb the spread of the virus. Today, Carson Feix joins the podcast. Carson is a pharmacist at the Children's Center Rehabilitation Hospital in Bethany, OK. 

When is doubt healthy? When is it not? Doubt and deconversion have bloomed into a cottage industry in American Christianity. This week, we discuss what to do when you have doubts and the Ear Biscuit videos on Rhett and Link's spiritual deconstruction.  Here are some videos and references we mention in the episode: Rhett and Link Videos: Link’s Spiritual Deconstruction Rhett’s Spiritual Deconstruct...

Faith and science. This is one of the toughest relationships to navigate in the modern world. How should Christians who want to do science but also want to read the Bible responsibly and faithfully navigate Darwinism?   In this two episode series, Carson Feix and Ben Williams join the podcast to discuss the scientific and philosophical foundations of Darwinism through the lens of the book  Theisti...

Faith and science. This is one of the toughest relationships to navigate in the modern world. How should Christians who want to do science but also want to read the Bible responsibly and faithfully navigate Darwinism? In this two episode series, Carson Feix and Ben Williams join the podcast to discuss the scientific and philosophical foundations of Darwinism through the lens of the book  Theistic...

This is one of my favorite episodes of the podcast. Daryl Kent is one of my good friends and has one of the best stories. As he talks about coming to know Christ, we talk about taking up the cross every day, winning the battle against lust and pornography, and the power of redemption. 

This week we had the opportunity to go to the Oklahoma Counsel on Public Affairs to talk about some of the policy work they’re doing on education. The OCPA is an Oklahoma think tank committed to advancing principles and policies that support free enterprise, limited government, and individual initiative. Some of their work pertains to Oklahoma but most of our discussion has to do with the tensions...

We're very excited to have Steve Trice as our first guest of the year! Steve was the founder and CEO of Jasco Products in Oklahoma City and now serves as the chairman of the board. When he gave his life to Christ, he decided to live as a Christian at work and at home. Steve and Terry discuss the importance of discipleship, trusting God in business, and the faithfulness of God's provision in their...

To kick off the year, we're looking at the most important trends in the church and in politics and making a few predictions about what 2020 might hold. 

Terry’s Favorite Books: Biographies (1:10): Victoria: A Life - A. N. Wilson  Hitler: A Biography - Ian Kershaw Boris - Andrew Gimson  Poetry (3:30) New and Collected Poems - Czeslaw Milosz Kipling: Poems - Rudyard Kipling Pope: Poems - Alexander Pope Let Me Finish - Chris Christie (5:20) Human Nature - David Berlinski (6:00) Understanding Gender Dysphoria - Mark Yarhouse (7:50) The Upward Spiral -...