The Underground Sessions Podcast

We are joined by Aimee Huber who is the Executive Directer of First Choice Women's Resource Center, which is a pro-life pregnancy center in New Jersey, as well as one of her lawyers, Gabriella McIntyre from the Alliance Defending Freedom.  We discuss the challenges faced by First Choice, and the legal issues surrounding their work. The conversation covers topics such as the scope of First Cho...

On this episode, Bob Erbig is joined by special guest George Yancey where they talk about the political divide between conservative and progressive christians, and take a look into the year 2024.  Enjoy this interesting interview!

The Underground Sessions Podcast is back!  We are rebooting this podcast to complement our upcoming Underground Sessions event!  We will be discussing all sorts of A.I. Related topics and how they relate to christian life today.  Today we are joined by Hock Ng who, along with Bob Erbig, will intro the topic for us.  Enjoy!

Bob Erbig chats with our friend Dr. Paul Gould and discusses apologetics, answers some questions that we weren't able to get to at our contend conference, as well as jumping into the topic of Artificial Intelligence for a bit.  Enjoy the interview!

Bob Erbig is joined by writer and professor Jason Thacker!  Together they discuss artificial intelligence and what it means for us in today's society, and as Christians.   Check out the titles mentioned today as well as more of Jason's titles here: https://jasonthacker.com/books/ Check out Jasons Podcast "Digital Public Square Podcast" here: https://jasonthacker.com/digital-pub...

This episode is a recording from our live Underground Sessions event from October 3, 2020. Our topic was "Income Inequality" and our speaker was Dr. Anne Bradley. This is part 2 of a 3 part series from this event. Income Inequality Recap On October 3rd, 2020, MBC hosed its first ever virtual The Underground Sessions event where we discussed the important, and provocative, topic of “incom...

This episode is a recording from our live Underground Sessions event from October 3, 2020. Our topic was "Income Inequality" and our speaker was Dr. Anne Bradley. Income Inequality Recap On October 3rd, 2020, MBC hosed its first ever virtual The Underground Sessions event where we discussed the important, and provocative, topic of “income inequality.” Our guest for this event was Dr. Ann...

As cases are rising around the country, and specifically in NJ, what are we to make of the so-called “second wave” of COVID-19? What do infection rates mean to the average person? What mitigation strategies are effective and sustainable? Pastor Bob speaks with Dr. Raymond Zakhari, a nurse practitioner based in Manhattan about these important ... Read more

Welcome to season 2 of the Underground Sessions Podcast! It’s hard to believe that 2020 is almost over—what a year it’s been! That also means that we have lots of topics to discuss as it relates to faith, culture and politics. Coronavirus Pandemics, governmental lockdowns, mask wearing… and of course racial strife and policing issues. ... Read more

On this episode of the Underground Sessions Podcast, Pastor Bob interviews legal expert Jesse Nash on some important decisions handed down by the Supreme Court during the 2020 term. There are five important cases we cover in this episode:  June Medical Services vs. Russo Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue Our Lady of Guadalupe School ... Read more

This episode looks at the journey of Father Rick Morley into the Episcopalian tradition. Rick leads a local clergy council and Basking Ridge. He grew up in Ocean City, NJ and graduated from Saint Joseph’s University in 1996 with a BA in Theology and a BS in Psychology. Rick holds a MDiv from The Candler ... Read more

In this episode, we continue our conversation about home education with Alex DePierro. Specific focus was given to Classical Conversations, as well as the challenges and benefits of home education with a large family. 

In this episode, Pastor Bob and Dave talk about how Christians should engage the government. This discussion involves a robust understanding of Scripture and the tradition you come from. They also discuss current events and offer resources for further study. 

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, parents are having to wrestling with teaching their kids at home while at the same time working two jobs. People have taken to social media to talk about their “homeschooling” adventures. But… is this true home education? In this episode, Bob talks with homeschool veterans Mary Alice Landau and Ruth Lica about their ... Read more

In this episode, Pastor Bob talks with other members of MBC’s Family Ministry Team about the “Post Christian” world view that is shaping our youth. What is Post Christian? What are it’s effects on Gen Z? We will offer some definitions and considerations, as well as suggestions on how to tell a better story that ... Read more

In this episode, Bob speaks with Jayson Casper, the Middle East correspondent for Christianity Today. He reports on news at the intersection of religion, politics, and culture. He resides with his family in Beirut, Lebanon, having relocated recently following nine years in Cairo, Egypt. He has lived also in Tunisia, Jordan, and Mauritania, and appreciates ... Read more

Pastor Bob is joined by his wife, Amanda, to discuss the significance of Mother’s Day, as well as the challenges of pregnancy and preparing for children. This is a heartwarming episode with some laughs and poignancy. 

In this episode, Pastor Bob speaks with Paul DeMena who runs an international school and clinic in Wuhan, China. Paul has ministered there for almost 20 years, and has been on the front lines of dealing with the COVID-19 Virus. Bob and Paul talk about his experience, as well as what to expect in the ... Read more

Bob is joined by fellow Pastors Peter Pendell, Chad Boudreaux, and Dave Hentschel to discuss the church’s impact and response to the COVID-19 Crisis. Topics we cover are: (1) Discovering Missional Opportunities in the Crisis (2) Developing Good Theology of Suffering (3) Artistic Reflections (4) Shepherding People well.  Episode Notes: Breakpoint Article– https://breakpoint.org/running-into-the-cor...

Pastors Bob and Dave continue their conversation about the authority and veracity of the Bible in our modern age. 

Pastor Dave Hentschel joins Pastor Bob to discuss current challenges to Bible’s authority. This will be a two part episode the covers MBC’s articles of faith as it relates to the Bible. 

In this episode, Pastor Bob is joined by the Family Ministry Team from Millington Baptist Church to discuss current trends and implications of ministering to the next generation. The millenial generation has received outsized attention, but generation z are the new up and comers. How do we reach and parent them effectively? Rachel Rickershauser, Director ... Read more

In this episode, Pastor Bob takes the conversation on religious freedom deeper with Jesse Nash, a recent panelist at our Underground Session event. What is religious freedom? Why is it important? How does it benefit society? These are the questions we’ll answer in depth in our wide ranging discussion.  Jesse is a pastor’s kid, venture ... Read more

Pastor Bob is joined today by Pastor Nithin Thompson of Liquid Church in Parsippany, NJ. This episode features a thought-provoking discussion about challenges confronting the future of the American church in five areas: technology, communication, politics, race, and secularism. Nithin is married to Jackie and they have two kids: Selah and Wesley. He is a ... Read more

As a follow up to the recent Spiritual Gifts Summit held at MBC, Pastor Bob Erbig and Pastor Dave Hentschel discuss the different views related to the supernatural, or sign gifts discussed in the Bible. The main scriptures related to spiritual gifts are 1 Corinthians 12 & 14; Ephesians 4; Romans 12. Bob and Dave ... Read more