The 17:11 Podcast

In this episode we take a look at several headlines from the last week or two and talk about a couple of common themes worthy of our consideration.

In this episode we discuss the role and significance of convictions, and attempt to think through when and perhaps where certain convictions should be shared and why.

In this episode we take a look at the presidential pardon given from Joe Biden to his son Hunter Biden. How should we as Christians think about this unprecedented pardon?

On this episode we talk about our culture's fixation on aging, or rather not-aging. Is this a good idea? What does a healthy Christian worldview say about aging?

In this episode we talk about thankfulness and how it should affect the entirety of our Christian life.

In this episode we break down some of the implications of the 2024 General Election.

We're back after a hiatus in which Derrick and several others went on a mission trip to Bogota, Colombia. Michael and Joy Martinez sit down with us to give us the rundown on what happened in South America.

Churches working together is a wonderful thing. When we partner with other like-minded churches, we can accomplish much more than we would be able to on our own.

In this episode Dave Perry and Scott Hudgins sit down with Derrick to discuss the situation and history of Israel one year after the horrific terror attack by Hamas.

In this episode we take a difficult look at an important subject matter, deception. Is it ever permissible, and if so, why and under what circumstances. Albert Mohler's 'The Briefing' podcast: https://open. spotify.com/episode/5EbH9oIoMR1L3dVOQmmvd4?si=z2ziF7_oRzuK2E6kNiQlfw&t=903

In this episode we talk about the value of Church History. Follow along with our church history class here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzNbHG9xvtR808HOftXTCC9KpvexDvw-B&si=mGh7HgAlAEsaaYBf

In this episode we take a look at the important topic of communication, looking at the two key components of assertiveness and active listening. Listen in to learn more about listening in and enriching the relationships in your own life.

In this episode we talk about an incredibly important topic, the topic of church membership.

In this episode we take a look at what's been called "special grace," and address how it's contrasted with common grace that we talked about in the previous episode.

In this episode we take a look at the good that God gives to all men, that which we refer to as common grace.

In this episode we talk about the biblical understanding of authenticity by taking a look at Romans 12:1-2.

In this episode we talk about an incredibly important topic that might not actually be on your radar. Take a listen to get our take on the worldwide rapidly declining birth rate.

In this episode Braden Jones and Michael Martinez talk about the importance of, and oftentimes struggles of, commitment.

In this episode we discuss the historic event of the attempted assassination attempt of former president and current presidential candidate Donald J. Trump.

In this episode we take a look at the importance and practicality of mentoring in the church.

In this episode pastor Derrick sits down with interns Michael and Joy Martinez to talk about Young Adult Ministry.

In this episode we talk about the world's favorite verse, Matthew 7:1, "Judge not..." However, we also talk about this portion of the verse in it's larger context, Matthew 7:1-5 and talk about the proper place of judging and discerning/discernment in the life of the Christian.

In this episode we talk about priorities and how we can better understand what they should be. Take a listen and join in the conversation.

In this episode we talk about the ramifications of the felony conviction of former president Donald J. Trump. This was an historic event for many reasons and on many levels. Take a listen and join in the conversation with us.

Christian Nationalism is a term that's been thrown around rather frequently in the last three to four years, but it seems like everyone has a different way of defining it, making it a very nebulous and confusing term. In this episode we examine how people are often using the phrase "Christian Nationalism" in today's culture. Take a listen, and join in the conversation.