The Flip Side with Noah Filipiak

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Noah shares why he's taking a break from long-form podcast episodes, and what you can do to help bring them back. The content of this episode is really about soul rest, honoring limits, and enjoying God as Noah gives you an authentic look into his last two years of discernment regarding burnout and overcommitment. He shares recent breakthroughs and conclusions from this discernment period, and how...

Noah interviews Pastor Mike Carrion on ministry in the South Bronx, the importance of proximity, and the Way of Jesus as applied in America today. They have an in-depth conversation touching on the Church & politics, mass deportation, perspectives, and the lives being affected.    You can listen to Pastor Mike's January 2025 sermon from the Evangelical Covenant Church's Midwinter Conference  h...

Noah interviews Dr. Ingrid Faro, author of the new book  Demystifying Evil: A Biblical and Personal Exploration , on the difficult questions of evil, Satan, and demons, including questions from Flip Side Patreon supporters. The interview ranges from deep and difficult theological questions to contemporary demonic activity to our personal spiritual formation.    Ingrid Faro (PhD, Trinity Evangelica...

This one started out as a 5 Min Flip and turned into a full episode length.  Resources:  https://worldrelief.org/presidential-open-letter/ https://worldrelief.org/upblog-the-top-5-immigration-myths-debunked/   https://www.noahfilipiak.com/ep-106-matthew-soerens-on-understanding-immigration-from-a-biblical-perspective/   DONATE: https://give.worldrelief.org/site/Donation2?5541.donation=form1&df...

Noah interviews Dr. Andrew Bauman on the alarming stats and stories of women in the church who have been sexually abused and sexually harassed by Christian men and pastors. This epidemic has roots in our theology, our problem with porn, and the power dynamics of the church. Be a part of the solution and let yourself be challenged by this stretching conversation and Andrew's brand new book  SAFE CH...

Noah interviews a Venezuelan pastor who must remain anonymous due to repercussions for anyone who speaks out against corruption in the Venezuelan government. In this one-of-a-kind interview, you'll learn from the valuable perspective of the global Church, about challenges facing churches and pastors in Venezuela, as well as how immigration has shaped the country and life-on-life ministry.    Pleas...

Noah has an in-depth conversation with Mark and Beth Denison on Mark's decades-long sexual addiction, the betrayal trauma Beth experienced from that, and how they found hope and healing. This is a must-listen for anyone in recovery and their spouse.    This is Mark's second time on The Flip Side. You can listen to he and Noah's  first conversation on sexual addiction here (Episode 76).     Mark an...

Noah has an in-depth conversation with Matthew Soerens of World Relief and the Evangelical Immigration Table on immigration, particularly as it relates to what the Bible says and the rhetoric being used by politicians in this election cycle. Matthew explains what immigration policy is and responds to the primary concerns Americans have about immigration. Noah and Matthew talk about the public witn...

Noah has a conversation with Katara Washington Patton about depression, anxiety, and worry–how common these struggles are in Scripture and amongst Christians, but how they are stigmatized in the church. They talk about breaking through barriers to reach out for help if you need it, as well as how to be a good friend to someone struggling with their mental health.  Katara Washington Patton is Execu...

Noah has a conversation with Pieter Valk on how the opposite of addiction is connection, how our culture grooms us into isolation, and how we need to be very intentional to get out of that rut and find true community.    Pieter Valk is a speaker/author on vocational singleness and LGBT+ topics according to a biblical sexual ethic, the Executive Director of Equip (a Christian ministry that trains l...

Noah has a conversation with Dr. Sandra Richter on her new Bible study  Deborah: Unlikely Heroes and the Book of Judges . In the podcast interview, Sandy talks through difficult stumbling blocks to approaching the Old Testament like violence and sexism. She gives great insight into why and how to read the Old Testament and apply it to our lives as new covenant Christians, with a focus on the uniqu...

Noah has a conversation with Kristen Miele on sex education in today's day and age. They talk through complex issues like abortion, LGBTQ, porn, and much more.    Kristen Miele is the founder and owner of Sex Ed Reclaimed. She has been educating youth on the topic of sex for the last 15 years, teaching in hundreds of diverse settings including 2 different countries on content related to sex and se...

Noah has a conversation with Sean Nemecek on the high rate of burnout by those in serving fields like nurses, doctors, counselors, teachers, and pastors. They hone in on pastors and the church, looking at what causes burnout, how we can better care for our pastors, and what spiritual practices are needed by all of us.    Sean Nemecek is the author of The Weary Leader’s Guide to Burnout (Outreach M...

Noah has an in-depth conversation with his former seminary professor Dr. David Turner about macro trends in Christian colleges and seminaries, and deep concerns about Noah's alma mater and Dr. Turner's employer of 32 years, Cornerstone University & Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. The conversation will address abusive leadership, dishonesty and manipulation, and merging Christianity with pol...

Noah has an in-depth conversation with his former seminary professor Dr. David Turner about macro trends in Christian colleges and seminaries, and deep concerns about Noah's alma mater and Dr. Turner's employer of 32 years, Cornerstone University & Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. The conversation will address abusive leadership, dishonesty and manipulation, and merging Christianity with pol...

Noah has a conversation with Dr. Joy Skarka about her journey of overcoming pornography, as well as the stigma and shame that it came with. Joy is on staff at Authentic Intimacy, which provides a multitude of resources to help men, women, and couples overcome unwanted sexual behavior and find healing. She and Dr. Juli Slattery's new book  Her Freedom Journey: A Guide Out of Porn and Shame to Authe...