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The guys return to discuss John Piper's recent piece about the 2020 election, recent news about the Church in China as well as the Pope's latest announcement about civil unions. What do these mean for the church in a post-Covid landscape? links: Piper's piece: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/policies-persons-and-paths-to-ruin music credit: The Inventors - Land/Water www.ministrytostate.org |...

In a special episode, the guys sit down with Instagram influencer and blogger Brighton Butler (@brightonbutler)to discuss her journey in the industry, integrating her faith and social media, and tips for Christians engaging with these platforms. Follow Brighton on Instagram (@brightonbutler) and visit BrightonTheDay.com to learn more about her story! music credit: The Inventors - Land/Water www.mi...

Will & Rob add their thoughts on the Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearings plus some additional thoughts on Senator Mike Lee's tweet and solidarity. Don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button and leave us a review! music credit: The Inventors - Land/Water www.ministrytostate.org | @ministrytostate

President Trump gets Covid before Will & Rob. Did he handle it well? Also, the guys break down the Ravi Zacharias scandal and how it relates to our cynical age. Finally, how ought we think about loving our neighbor by our vote? Is that even possible, or are there other principles to consider? All this on this week's episode! Don't be that guy! Go ahead and leave us a review. music credit: The Inve...

After a long night, the guys return to discuss their thoughts on the first Presidential debate. Plus, what to expect now that ACB's nomination is official? And what about the Capitol Hill Baptist lawsuit against Washington, D.C.? Enjoy! So, why don't you hit that there subscribe button already. Leave us a review too. music credit: The Inventors - Land/Water www.ministrytostate.org | @ministrytosta...

Will & Rob are back to discuss the recent passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her legacy, and the implications of a vacancy. Also, what is meant by rumored nominee Amy Coney Barrett's comment about "Kingdom building" and how should one think about integrating their faith with their work? Please don't forget to hit subscribe and leave us a review. *Senator Palpatine voice* Do it! music credit:...

The guys return to tell their 9/11 stories and debate the idea of American exceptionalism. Can Christians love their country even if it is deeply flawed? And how can they reform it if they don't? This and more on this week's episode! ***Please remember to hit that SUBSCRIBE button...go on...do it*** music credit: The Inventors - Land/Water www.ministrytostate.org | @ministrytostate

***DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND SUBSCRIBE!*** The guys return to discuss transcendent versus immanent frames and they ways they affect our understanding of politics. Other questions include, Can our vote really bear the weight of our gospel witness? And, does scandal demand our attention on social media? These questions and more on the latest episode of The Will & Rob Show! music credit: The Inventors...

The guys return from their summer break to discuss recent predictions for church attendance after COVID-19, the importance of meeting in person, and the regulative principle of worship. music credit: The Inventors - Land/Water www.ministrytostate.org | @ministrytostate

The guys return to recap some interesting developments at the DNC Convention. Also, how do different anthropologies affect our vision for politics and government? music credit: The Inventors - Land/Water www.ministrytostate.org | @ministrytostate

Is Rob too excited about Kanye 2020? Maybe. The guys return to discuss the rapper-turned-politico's platform plus generational differences in conceptions of heroism and duty as well as a recent Twitter thread asking, "Why are you still a Christian?" ________________________________________________________________ Links: Kanye's Vision: https://kanye2020.country Rob's piece on JESUS IS KING: https:...

On this very special episode, the guys dig into the mailbag and answer some questions from a listener about a previous episode on conspiracy theories. In particular, Will and Rob clarify when, in their opinion, conspiracies cross the threshold from healthy skepticism to dangerous thinking. This episode builds off previous comments from Episode 10: Christian Response to Conspiracy. music credit: Th...

PLAY BALL!! The guys are excited for a special Opening Day episode to celebrate the return of baseball. Plus they debate different doctrines of Christian cultural engagement, the role of Sunday service, and the lost art of storytelling. music credit: The Inventors - Land/Water www.ministrytostate.org | @ministrytostate

The guys return to discuss a number of current events including... -What is going on with the Hagia Sophia and does it offer any warning signs for American Christians during an election in their own country? -Breaking #MeToo news out of the Washington Front Office, what is "woke capitalism" and how does it affect sports? -The new Tom Hanks' movie, Greyhound, is out on Apple TV and its AWESOME! ___...

The Will & Rob Show is excited to spend the next few weeks in a special series of interviews in step with Ministry to State's summer COMMONS program, its flagship program for Capitol Hill interns and staffers. In this very special episode, Will sits down with Emmanuel Ntibonera and Drew Menard, authors of Congo Sole: How a Once Barefoot Refugee Delivered Hope, Faith, and 20,000 Pairs of Shoes. Emm...

Together in person for the first time since March *reggaeton horns* Will and Robert sit down to discuss thoughts from the past week including... -the modern culture's obsession with the self detached from human nature -how is the Harper's Magazine letter about free speech relate to recent religious liberty cases at the Supreme Court -how much we're ready for COVID-19 to be over. __________________...

The Will & Rob Show is excited to spend the next few weeks in a special series of interviews in step with Ministry to State's summer COMMONS program, its flagship program for Capitol Hill interns and staffers. Will sits down with Anne Cregger of Navigators to discuss her career in Washington, D.C., how ideas have legs, the pitfalls of young professionals in big cities, and the themes of telos and...

The Will & Rob Show is excited to spend the next few weeks in a special series of interviews in step with Ministry to State's summer COMMONS program, its flagship program for Capitol Hill interns and staffers. This week, Will interviews Vijay Menon, a staffer on the Joint Economic Committee where he researches and writes on policy issues related to family, communities, and social capital. Vijay di...

The guys return to discuss the events happening in Will's backyard. Have there been excesses to the statue removal movement? What's driving them? What might a healthier Christian engagement with politics look like? music credit: The Inventors - Land/Water @ministrytostate | www.ministrytostate.org

The Will & Rob Show is excited to spend the next few weeks in a special series of interviews in step with Ministry to State's summer COMMONS program, its flagship program for Capitol Hill interns and staffers. This week, Will sits down with Dominique McKay, a former staffer on Capitol Hill and long time friend of Ministry to State. Dominique offers excellent advice to anyone interested in building...

Rob is back! The guys are back together to discuss how bifurcation dominates our culture, practical steps for Christians to resist, and what a redemptive approach to politics, culture, sex, or whatever would look like. ________________________________________________________________ Links JK Rowling's essay on sex & gender: https://www.jkrowling.com/opinions/j-k-rowling-writes-about-her-reasons-fo...

The Will & Rob Show is excited to spend the next few weeks in a special series of interviews in step with Ministry to State's summer COMMONS program, its flagship program for Capitol Hill interns and staffers. On this episode, Will interviews Libby Tidwell, a staffer on Capitol Hill who got her start first in an internship. Libby offers advice for any college student or young professional who's in...

The Will & Rob Show is excited to spend the next few weeks in a special series of interviews in step with Ministry to State's summer COMMONS program, its flagship program for Capitol Hill interns and staffers. Will sits down with Rev. Michael Langer, Associate Director of MTS DC to discuss what life is like in Washington for Christians on Capitol Hill. music credit: The Inventors - Land/Water www....

Is conspiracy the corrupted form of imagination? The guys tackle this question in light of recent reporting on QAnon as well as other conspiracies that challenge the Gospel message. ________________________________________________________________ Atlantic reporting on QAnon: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/06/qanon-nothing-can-stop-what-is-coming/610567/ Will's devotional: https:...

What does literature and imagination have to offer in this crazy time? The guys discuss the novels they are reading and what lessons they have for us today. Plus Will takes a trip to the ER and Robert maybe offends Dune superfans. music credit: The Inventors - Land/Water