Thinking Well

Sensitive Content Warning ⚠️ Protecting Life with Love and Compassion On this episode, Kyle and Tom sit down with Ryan Reeves to discuss the topic of abortion and how we as Christians should approach this subject, specifically in regards to how we deal with those who have had abortions, those considering it, and why our society has normalized this atrocity. As Christians we believe that life begin...

College is one of the most defining seasons of a young person's life, and for many Christians, it's where their faith is put to the ultimate test. Kyle and Tom bring in Lake Worth Baptist's own Gracie Dilling to talk about what it's really like to live out your faith in the college world. In this episode, they explore how parents can better prepare their kids, how students can build on the foundat...

On this episode, Kyle and Tom discuss the 2nd commandment - Thou shalt not make any graven image. Is this a repeat or furtherance of the first commandment? Is it a standalone? What does it mean? We have a habit of trying to fit God in a box of our own design, and in doing so we often make a "graven image" of what we think he's like. Tune in as we try to adjust our thinking on this topic.

We're bringing something special to the feed this week. Recorded live at the 2024 AMEN Conference at Fellowship Baptist Church in Liberal, KS, this episode features Pastor Kurt Skelly of Faith Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, VA, preaching through one of the most intimate moments in all of Scripture -Christ's prayer in the garden of Gethsemane from John 17. Though it was delivered at a men's conf...

In this episode, Kyle and Tom discuss the book "Tactics" written by Gregory Koukl. Apologetics aren't just about defending our views and beliefs, we need a plan, we need tactics. Gregory Koukl does a great job of presenting some valid options for how we can more effectively share Jesus with the people we meet and the people we know.

On this episode, Kyle and Tom discuss everyone's "favorite" biblical topic: lists. If all God's Word is given by inspiration and profitable, what are these list of genealogies for?

On this episode, Kyle and Tom sit down with Tyler Hirsch (Youth and Young Adults Pastor at Greenwood Baptist Church in Weatherford, TX) as he shares his personal testimony and how God has shaped him to be used in ministry. There are struggles in life. There are dark times. God is there in all situations. He works to his good. He has great plans and wants to use each and every one of us to his glor...

On this episode, Kyle and Tom are joined once again by Zac Hatton and Dan Coffman to discuss the meaning and importance of biblical stewardship. Stewardship means more than just being stewards of our finances, Christians are also called to be stewards of ALL God has given us. 

In our first new episode after the break, Kyle, Tom, and Brice ring in 2024 with a common topic: New Year's resolutions and goals. Should we make them? Are they effective? Can we utilize them to renew focus, refresh commitments to God and his service? Regardless of what 2023 may have looked like for us spiritually, we may have struggled, failed or grown exponentially. 2024 is a new year and God is...

This Christmas, Thinking Well co-host Tom Plemmons offers a special gift to our listeners, a heartfelt reading of the Christmas Story from Luke 2. Our prayer is that you and your loved ones experience a truly meaningful holiday filled with reflection on the birth of Jesus Christ. May we all be inspired by the boldness of the shepherds who couldn't help but share the good news of our Savior with ev...

What's in a name? More than you might think. Kyle and Brice sit down with Lead Pastor Zac Hatton and Associate Pastor Dan Coffman to tackle an important question  — should we still hold onto the "Baptist" name, or let it go? Through this conversation, they dig into why denominational identity still matters, what gets lost when churches strip away their labels, and why calling yourself "just a chur...

Homeschooling, is it right for your family? Kyle, Tom, and Brice welcome some first-time guests: Mandi Herrera, Sarah Coats, and Erin Madson to tackle one of the most personal decisions Christian parents face. This episode isn't about pushing an agenda or declaring one approach superior, it's about something every parent can agree on: we are responsible for the discipleship of our children, and th...

On this episode, Kyle and Tom sit down with Roger Smith, one of the Deacons of the Lake Worth Baptist Church, to  discuss his own personal testimony. Roger's testimony tells us two things: It's never too late to come to know the Savior, and service is the most efficient way to grow in your faith. Our lives can change for the better when Christ steps in.  

On this episode, Kyle, Tom, and Brice discuss Campus Churches. Do they fit in the Church template? Would the Apostle Peter have used the campus pattern at Jerusalem with over 15k members if he could have? Where do you land? More importantly, where does the Bible land?  

On this episode, Kyle, Tom, and Brice sit down with Pastor Zac Hatton and Ryan Reeves to discuss the current conflict in Israel and how it may or may not relate to Bible prophecy. TikTok and other forms of social media can be alluring and exciting, but they may not be the greatest source of biblical truth. We advise a deep discussion with your pastor or asking someone strongly rooted in biblical t...

In this episode, Kyle, Tom and Brice sit down with Andrew Coats, one of the Deacons of the Lake Worth Baptist Church, as he shares his personal testimony.  God shows up in the tragedies in our lives as the Healer, sometimes not just of our body, but our spirit also. Sometimes our spirit in lieu of our body. When we allow our lives to be directed according to his will, you'd be amazed what he can d...

In the final episode of our "On Missions" series - Kyle, Tom, and Brice take a look at Acts 13 & 14 to pull out a biblical methodology for missions. Can missions be done this way today? Should missions be done this way today? 

Few things spark more debate in the Church than music and Kyle, Tom, and Brice are diving straight in. From secular vs. Christian music to whether it's okay to have a little of everything, they tackle the questions believers have been quietly wondering about for years. As a bonus? They get into dancing, what Scripture actually says, what David's example teaches us, and whether Jesus himself might...

On this episode, Kyle and Tom sit down with Pastor Zac Hatton and Deacon Andrew Coats to discuss the use of alcohol and tobacco as Christians. Should we indulge? If not, why not? Is either a sin by definition?  We round out the episode with a discussion on Christians and the owning of firearms - where you will find some heavy support, both from a biblical and an individual perspective.

In this episode, Kyle and Tom sit down with our Associate Pastor, Dan Coffman, to discuss outreach.  What are effective methods? What has worked in the past and what doesn't work anymore? You may be surprised how simple the answer is. "Go ye Therefore!"

In this third installment of our "On Missions" series, Kyle and Tom discuss some brief history on modern missions and then dive into today's call and the method of reading the necessary funds to follow the call responsibly. How does the call happen? What do Baptists do to fund missions? How much money is needed? Is the methodology sound?

In this episode, Kyle and Tom explore the vast reaches of the universe and the recent congressional hearings on the existence of aliens and the impact it may have on end times rhetoric. Is the stage being set for the great lie? What should a Christians stance be on extraterrestrial life?

Evolution has been treated as settled science for decades, but is it? Kyle and Tom sit down with Ryan Reeves to open their new Apologetics series by taking a hard look at the holes in evolutionary theory and the compelling case for Creation. From the fossil record to the complexity of life itself, they examine why more and more thinkers should question Darwinism, and why the Biblical account of Cr...

Sensitive Content Warning ⚠️ From Addiction to the Altar Kyle and Tom sit down with Samuel Rodriguez, new church member, brother in Christ, and living proof of what grace can do. Samuel holds nothing back as he shares his journey through the grip of alcoholism and addiction, the wreckage it left behind, and the moment he found the only thing powerful enough to set him truly free. This isn't a stor...

In the second episode of our "On Missions" series, Kyle and Tom discuss some of the things the missionary and his wife may never say and some of the struggles they may experience.