The X Podcast

Theology TalksMore listener questions this week. Pastor Zach joins Pastor Tim as they tackle some more of your theological questions. Young Earth v. Old Earth. Ways to think about Biblical Interpretation & how to process some of the controversy Chip and Joanna Gaines recently found themselves in from a christian worldview. This one was fun! If you have more questions you want to see us tackle...

Tim and Zach meet at the long table to discuss the controversy with the Coldplay kiss cam. This led to even more deeper discussions on manhood and masculinity. There’s a lot more to unpack here.  Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts! Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship: https://www.youtube.com/xchurch   Connect with X Church   Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/theX...

Zach is back from sabbatical at the long table with Tim and Russ, and it’s all things politics this week. Discussion on the current divide in the Republican Party and all that surrounds it. Always an interesting conversation.  Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts!

Special guests Raina and Steve join Tim and Russ during outreach week for a behind the scenes look at the heart of our faith community, some of its DNA and history, and why we do what we do. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts!

Today’s topic is a timely one. Wars in the Middle East continue to rage and leaders and politicians are starting to clash — how do we view Israel as followers of Jesus today? Tim and Russ dive in to discuss. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts! Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship: https://www.youtube.com/xchurch   Connect with X Church   Facebook | https://www.faceb...

Russ and Tim are joined by special guest, Jonah Wysong, a pharmacist and friend to talk about the hot trend of Ozempic over the last few years. Are there pros and cons? Benefits and cautions? And what might the different parts of the world learn from each other in terms of healthcare? Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts. Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship: https://...

Russ and Tim continue their discussion from a listener’s email on theological questions, this time sifting through the different theories on the age and origin of the universe. This one goes into some wild directions. Dive in below and send us your thoughts! Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship:https://www.youtube.com/xchurch Connect with X Church Facebook | https://www.facebook.com...

Russ and Tim catch up over their weekend activities, and one becomes a confession and ethical conversation. In a sharp turn they also answer a question sent in about how to think through immigration from a biblical lens, especially in light of everything happening in LA.  Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts. Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship: https://www.youtube.c...

Russ and Tim continue their discussion from a listener’s email on theological questions, this one particularly on Calvinism versus Arminianism. Where do Tim and Russ land on it? What is the tulip? What do we do with hard-to-understand passages? And much more. Dive in below and SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS AND TOPICS THAT YOU WOULD LOVE FOR US TO DISCUSS!Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worshi...

Russ and Tim return to a listener email, this time diving into the deep, complicated waters of Calvinism and how to look at both God’s love and sovereignty through the lens of Romans 9. Dive in below and SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS AND TOPICS THAT YOU WOULD LOVE FOR US TO DISCUSS! Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship: https://www.youtube.com/xchurch   Connect with X Church   Facebook | h...

Special guest and ultra marathon runner Brock Everhart returns to the podcast for the fist time in two years, this time with more miles, a new business venture and an upcoming book. Dive in as the three talk through running and life parallels, entrepreneurship, capacity, risk, and what it means to live fully. Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship:https://www.youtube.com/xchurch Conne...

Zach joins Russ and Tim again for another segment on this new podcast section of spirituality. This time it all centers around the “canon” of Scripture, the “missing” books of the Bible, the difference between Protestant texts and Catholic/Eastern Orthodox texts, how can we trust the Bible, what about all the Councils of Nicaea, Carthage, and Hippo, and more. Dive in below and SEND US YOUR QUESTIO...

Zach joins Tim and Russ for another round of conversation around spiritual and theological matters. A listener e-mailed in asking about Eastern Orthodox. What is it, how is it different, and why do Jesus followers have such different takes? Also what is the importance of orthodoxy versus truth? They dive into all this and more. Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship: https://www.youtu...

Zach and Jesse join Tim and Russ for a deep and provocative conversation on where romance and God’s will and free will meet. It’s a deep and spicy one. Dive in below. Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship: https://www.youtube.com/xchurch   Connect with X Church   Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/theXchurch.oh Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theX_church/   Helping people get...

Zach joins Tim and Russ at the table to respond to an email from a listener with theology questions. They MAY only get through the first one but it’s an interesting one. Where was Jesus during the 3 days He was buried? On that note what about people who died BEFORE Jesus? Or after Jesus? What happens and where do we go? They discuss all this and more in the conversation. Subscribe to get the lates...

In this previously recorded but unreleased episode, Tim and Russ go behind the curtains from the Sunday series, “Beyond Religion,” to discuss in further detail what that a non-religious life looks like in real life. It’s a provocative but helpful one. NOTE: Due to some technical difficulties, this episode is available in AUDIO only. We apologize! Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship...

Zach joins Tim and Russ at the table to talk about a hot button cultural topic — the reintroduction of dire wolves — and all the ramifications and questions associated. What are the ethical and practical implications of cloning? Are we headed toward Jurassic Park? In an era of AI and unprecedented technological advances speeding our way, what should be our posture?  Join the conversation as they d...

Zach joins Tim and Russ at the table to tackle a question sent in based on the current Sunday series. How do we confront evil while committing to live in love? Where does ideology and practicality meet? What do we do with the tension?  Join the conversation as they dive into all of this and more. Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship: https://www.youtube.com/xchurch   Connect with X...

Russ is back from France and together he and Tim talk highlights and interesting anecdotes. And how does the timeless nature of Europe affect how people used to build? What does it look like to invest in a tomorrow you may never see?  Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship: https://www.youtube.com/xchurch   Connect with X Church   Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/theXchurch.oh Inst...

Tim and Russ are joined by special guest Tyler Markham. He shares his story of risk and pursuit and entrepreneurial adventure, along with all the lessons on life and faith along the way. Join the conversation below. Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship: https://www.youtube.com/xchurch   Connect with X Church   Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/theXchurch.oh Instagram | https://www...

Tim and Russ are joined by Zach with a fascinating question: Can you get smarter? And if so, how? They dig in with a variety of perspectives in an attempt to answer the question. Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship: https://www.youtube.com/xchurch   Connect with X Church   Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/theXchurch.oh Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theX_church/   Helping...

Tim and Russ sit down to unpack some of their lessons from a talk in Los Angeles over the weekend. How do we let go of old narratives and have the vision and courage to step into the new? They discuss this and a whole lot more. Dive in below. Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship:https://www.youtube.com/xchurch Connect with X Church Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/theXchurch.ohIn...

Tim and Russ sit down for a vulnerable and passionate discussion on how to define success in our lives, the tension between staying passionate but also being at rest, and a whole lot more. It’s a deep and worthwhile listen. Check out below. Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship:https://www.youtube.com/xchurch Connect with X Church Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/theXchurch.ohInst...

Zach joins Tim and Russ again to discuss a book on the psychology of money and our correspond Sunday series. Is money more math or mental? What are the interesting psychological blocks that build our view of finance? And the 3 get personal on their biggest successes, failures and lessons in the world of money and stewardship. Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship: https://www.youtube...

Zach joins Tim and Russ again to discuss some current political reflection on current events, the new administration, grace and truth in politics and a whole lot more. Join below for the discussion. Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship:https://www.youtube.com/xchurch Connect with X Church Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/theXchurch.ohInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/theX_chu...