The Crook and The Book

We have officially hit double digits in episodes! On the 10th episode of “The Crook & The Book Podcast” our hosts discuss the topic of whether a Christian can lose their salvation. They explore the theological and practical reasons why this question is debated in Christian circles. They explain their positions on whether a Christian can lose their salvation based on what the Bible outlines. Th...

On this episode of “The Crook & The Book Podcast” Luke and Andrew hold down the fort while Jeremy is out. They discuss Andrew's sermon on James 5:12, which emphasizes the importance of speaking sincerely and clearly. They explore the connection between this verse and the rest of the book of James, highlighting the themes of suffering, poverty, and the power of words. They also discuss the rele...

On the this episode of “The Crook & The Book Podcast” Luke, Jeremy, and Andrew discuss the sovereignty of God and how it applies to life and ministry. They make a case for God's control over history, events, and salvation, and demonstrate how scripture outlines that reality. They address the question of why evangelism and prayer are still necessary if God is sovereign, emphasizing that God ord...

On the this episode of “The Crook & The Book Podcast” Luke, Jeremy, and Andrew discuss Luke’s recent sermon on James 4:1-3. They spend time focusing on the connection between coveting and quarreling. They also explore how inward battles of coveting can lead to outward fights and quarrels among people. They also discuss the role of gratitude in combating coveting and sharing resources for culti...

For the 6th episode of “The Crook & The Book Podcast” Luke, Jeremy, and Andrew discuss Andrew's recent sermon from James 4:4-10. The main point of the passage is that Christians should trade their friendship with the world for friendship with God. The conversation explores the difference between friendship with the world and being a friend of sinners, emphasizing the importance of engaging wit...

For the 5th episode of “The Crook & The Book Podcast” we are discussing a topic instead of a recent sermon. In this episode, Luke, Jeremy, and Andrew spend time discussing the topic of expository preaching. They emphasize the importance of expository preaching in respecting God's Word, fulfilling the Great Commission, and allowing the power of the Word to transform lives. They also discuss the...

We are already on episode 4 of “The Crook & The Book Podcast”. This week, Luke, Jeremy, and Andrew spend time continuing in the study of James. They discuss James 2:10-13, and the main theme of the passage, which is that the law is all or nothing, and that everyone is under the law and in need of mercy. They also share various illustrations and applications of the passage, including the import...

In the third installment of “The Crook & The Book Podcast,” Luke, Jeremy, and Andrew spend time continuing in the study of James. They discuss James 1:26-27, discussing what pure religion is and living that out in the Christian life. You will also hear the “Big Game” picks from your pastors.

In the highly anticipated second episode of “The Crook & The Book Podcast,” Luke, Jeremy, and Andrew spend time continuing in the study of James. They discuss James 1:12-15 , focusing on the difference between trials and temptations. The episode concludes with a lighthearted discussion on favorite Christmas movies.

In the debut episode of the Crook and the Book podcast, join our host Luke Miller who will be joined by Jeremy Muncy and Andrew Ballitch. They will explain the vision and goal of the podcast. Additionally, they discuss and unpack the recent exposition of James 1:9-11.