The Things We Say

Nelson rejoins us to record an episode about anything except coronavirus. We tried to be funny. We tried to admit where we've been wrong. We probably struck out on three pitches - but we went down swinging! Instead, we just talked about Anecdotes and Music and Memory and Market Forces and Toilet Papers and Presidents and Socialism and Sex and Feminism. On to the show notes: 00:41 – Intro 00:55 – “...

In this episode we survive the coronavirus pandemic, give you a reason to wear your socks with sandals, explore the Christian response to plagues, and discuss the merits of bidets. We'll be your island of rationality in a sea of diarrhea. On to the show notes!! ---> 00:41 – Fresh as daisies and pre-game stretched  01:28 – Pause and think  02:32 – Did You Know #1 – Restaurants with Children  06:07...

Where do you think you have the most impact? Where is your life best invested? Who looks up to you? These are all questions of influence. This episode touches on the challenges of correctly estimating our influence in 2020's social media culture. Let's get to those show notes: 00:42 – Our Titles are Wrong  03:33 – Dingy Dungeony Basement  04:38 – Legal ≠ Moral  05:48 – Did You Know? Unextraordinar...

Sheldon's son Rylan joins the show to wrap up our dive into Star Wars lore. His encyclopedic knowledge and boundless enthusiasm for Lucas' space mythology is contagious! Show notes and time stamps below: 00:51 – Did You Know: All-Star Games Hot as Curry - https://tinyurl.com/smqtoa3 04:40 – Nate's Hot Take on the NBA 06:09 – Longevity of Pro-Level Football A few screws loose https://tinyurl.com/u2...

This episode covers everything from unrealistic body types, to being a tiny bit famous, to thumb rings, to what it's like when people call you "pastor." Also, Sheldon gives his completely rational reaction to a sportsball game. Enjoy our Amazing Salad of Nothing... show notes below: 00:41 – Intro 01:35 – Good to be back (again) 01:55 – Did you know? 15th Century Wedding Rings 03:00 – Nate and guit...

People and opinions can change. It's one of the reasons we talk things out. This episode, we discuss new perspectives and the power of learning from each other. Well, after we get side-tracked by ice, flat earth, a Kobe tribute, and some Superbowl LIV fandom.  Show notes below contain spoilers: 00:41 – Intro 01:10 – Did you know #1 – Earth's Ice - https://tinyurl.com/vvb2jgw 03:40 – Flat Earth - h...

It's a New Year and a new season for The Things We Say! Can you believe it's season 3 already?! This time we're discussing Christian Fasting or giving up random things to focus on God. Show notes below: 00:41 – Intro 02:05 – Nate’s Week of Hell 03:52 – Did You Know - Francis Bellamy - https://tinyurl.com/q4v3ndl 05:39 – Saluting the Flag - https://tinyurl.com/apnqjaz 08:41 – Good to be back 09:56...

00:41 – Intro  01:50 – Kayla Sets the Record Straight Pt 1 – The Trash Can Thing  04:52 – Did You Know? Prince  06:25 – Kayla Sets the Record Straight Pt 2 – Our Social Media Could Be Better  07:50 – On Podcast Intros  10:13 – Kayla Ward: Social Media Expert  11:25 – Did You Know? Amazon Affiliate Links  13:30 – Kayla’s First Impression of Sheldon  14:55 – How Sheldon Gets in an Argument  17:13 –...

00:41 – Intro   01:12 – Sports Rant #1: Sheldon is a Lifelong Niners Fan and the “Browns” are not “The Browns”  03:00 – Christmas Music and Nate’s beef with Pentatonix  06:00 – Sheldon's evolving feelings on the Christmas season  07:05 – Sheldon is a contrarian  07:30 – Sports Rant #2: Myles Garett  09:49 – Sheldon’s Volume  11:45 – You don’t have to struggle with sin  12:49 – Did you know? “Chip...

After a week overseas, Sheldon recounts his first trip to Japan! Show notes below: 00:40–Shouting in Sunday School 02:11–Weekly Reflection 03:59–Did You Know? George Harrison attacked in his home. 05:27–Kaepernick –Kaepernick 90 Second Interview- shorturl.at/gST26 –Kaepernick Superbowl Interview- shorturl.at/afkH3 14:00–Did You Know? Christmas in Japan 17:43–Sheldon in Japan 18:25–Sheldon doesn’t...

Our audience takes control of the programming in this fast-paced, random episode. The live-stream is available in two parts on our Facebook page. See timestamps and show notes below: 00:42 – Intro 01:27 – Nate on multi-track recording 01:52 – Did you know? #1 “There will be no impeachment” theory, and explanation 04:35 – Did you know? #2 “No one was called ‘Guy’ before November 5th, 1605” - Verifi...

We take a look at what it's like to start something new. Seasons change all the time. Starting well is important, but do we pursue something new just because it's new. Is there more value in stability or possibility? NOTE: We will be recording LIVE on Facebook at 8:30PM Eastern, October 27th! To join, go to facebook.com/thethingswesaypodcast Sunday evening. We have released a lot of content this y...

A "name that tune" head-to-head battle that goes back 20 years! While we test our memories, we also tell some stories and recount the role these niche Christian bands played in our journey to adulthood. The playlist we used: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWZnA0FshBt4S Email: thethingswesay@mail.com Twitter and Insta: @TTWSpodcast facebook.com/thethingswesaypodcast

We say we believe in a second chance for everyone. What happens when celebrities turn their life around? Is the church ready for revival to start outside the walls of an established denomination? This conversation centers on the good things going on in celebrity culture.

Nelson rejoins the show to talk about becoming a U.S. citizen. He also helps us put the wraps on the Fear Tournament, which was started and continued on several back episodes. A good place to start the Fear Tournament is here: https://soundcloud.com/user-782248540/fear-tournament-lightning-round Email: thethingswesay@mail.com Twitter and Insta: @TTWSpodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thethingswesaypod...

What some of you do in church is downright hilarious! What we have done or said (sometimes by accident), might top that! It's time to recount some of the awkward and funny things we have seen happen in a church service. Enjoy! Email: thethingswesay@mail.com Twitter and Insta: @TTWSpodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thethingswesaypodcast

Jessica (Sheldon's better half) joins us to talk about her journey through some painful circumstances, her emotional & inner healing, and what it means to follow the call of God on her life. Our article for "Did you know?": https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2019/02/magnetic-north-update-navigation-maps/ Email: thethingswesay@mail.com Insta and Twitter: @TTWSpodcast Facebook: facebook.com/...

Mike Myers joins the show to talk about growing up in church culture and our different paths to making faith our own. How do you know what you've always been taught and what is really true? How far would you go to find out? In this episode we cover some controversial topics. The important thing to do is to continue to talk openly and honestly about these things in the church, not take offense and...

We continue with part 2 of our discussion on objections to the Christian faith. We talk through 5. The offensive claim that Jesus is the only way to God, 6. A loving God would never torture people in Hell, 7. Church history is littered with oppression and violence, and 8. I still have doubts, I can't be a Christian. Opening YouTube clip: https://youtu.be/1BB6wj6RyKo Email: thethingswesay@mail.com...

We take on the tough questions that Christians face. If we have faith, it will be challenged. This episode tackles four of the top emotional reasons people cite when they challenge belief in God or walk away from the Christian faith. This is intended to start discussion, not give pat answers. We're just saying what we think - or how we might naturally respond. These are some things we say...

Your favorite high schoolers are back! Buddy and Jacob follow up on their last episode by taking a citizenship test, discussing their favorite pastimes, and talking about how male friendships are formed. We also give some of the TTWS origin story! Link to Indescribable: The Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indescribable-the-podcast/id1237474618?mt=2 Show email: thethingswesay@mail.co...

Part 2 of our "12 Rules" episodes, where Nate shares his rules for life. Once again, these are just random things we have found to be true. Use them to make your own list! It's a fun exercise. If you want to continue the conversation, or tell us we're wrong... Facebook: facebook.com/thethingswesaypodcast Email: thethingswesay@mail.com Twitter and Insta: @TTWSpodcast

We continue with our tournament that puts society's biggest fears head to head, March Madness style. It's just for fun, and serves as an opportunity to show that most of these are greatly exaggerated. Enjoy listening along, unless you take it seriously, then you'll probably be offended and grumpy. Enjoy! Instagram shows the updated bracket: @TTWSpodcast Will post it to Twitter as well: @TTWSpodcas...

If you had to come up with 12 rules for life, what would they be? Sheldon takes the first swing, offering his 12 axioms. These are just the things we have found to be true in our 35 years of life. Nate's will be submitted on a later episode.

This episode begins with quite a few tangents and random entertainment. Some things will be profound (maybe), some things will be stupid. This is the follow-up to the earlier podcast where Jared joined us. Listen to that episode here: https://soundcloud.com/user-782248540/49-jared-flack Or just scroll back to sometime in January. Show email: thethingswesay@mail.com Facebook: facebook.com/thethings...