Two Shepherds Podcast

We're back with another episode highlighting misunderstood Bible texts. Hosts CJ and Joshua tackle a pair of commonly misunderstood and misapplied verses related to the Church. What role does the local church play when it comes to the judgement of sin and the restoration of Christians who sin? Stay tuned as we unpack the context behind these questions!

Should churches celebrate the Fourth of July? Should American flags be displayed in the sanctuary? And where should a Christian’s ultimate allegiance lie? In this episode, CJ and Joshua have an honest conversation about the relationship between Christianity and patriotism. They discuss what a July 4th weekend church service should look like, whether it’s appropriate to sing patriotic songs during...

Keeping up with everything happening in the world can feel like a full-time job. In today’s episode, we’re talking about six topics that have been in the conversation lately, including the Southern Baptist Convention, Japan, the FIFA World Cup, abortion, Father’s Day, and Disney. Join us as we discuss what is going on, why it matters, and how Christians can think biblically about the world around...

What we sing during our Sunday worship gatherings matters. It matters because we are offering worship to the living God. As pastors, CJ and Joshua seek to rightly evaluate every song that is sung by the body each week. This episode provides some insight for how they go about selecting the songs which will be sung by the congregation.

Context is essential to rightly understanding the Bible. However, there are certain verses that people tend to read out of their original context. When we do this, we trade the intended meaning for something less accurate. In today's episode, CJ and Josh look at three of these most commonly misunderstood verses. They discuss where folks go astray in their interpreting of them as well as what t...

We all need friends to challenge and encourage us. This episode covers 7 friends (aka authors) who have helped us grow, and we believe will help you grow as a believer.

The average Christian calendar celebrates two events each year: Christ's incarnation and His resurrection. What about the other significant events in the timeline of the Gospel? Today we examine the pinnacle of Christ's work: His ascension.

It's Friday, y'all! Time for another chill conversation regarding current happenings from around the world. Hosts CJ and Joshua discuss a wide range of topics, including Christian persecution, Project Blue Beam, and biblical masculinity. All this and more of this episode of the Two Shepherds Podcast!

Motherhood is often unseen, painful, and sacrificial, yet throughout Scripture and Church history, God has used faithful mothers to shape generations and change the world. In this episode, we look at the stories of three (kinda four) mothers of the Bible who showed their trust in God. We also include historical women of the faith whose stories are certain to bring you hope and encouragement. We di...

Are we hypocrites for having an online platform? Today, Josh and CJ discuss the benefits and pitfalls of online Christian platforms. We encourage our online friends to embrace the local church and carefully weigh how much influence they give to internet voices.

In this episode, we respond to questions from the first 7 episodes of this channel, covering everything from AI relationships to heaven, hell, church tradition, and real faith struggles. We’re not trying to give surface-level answers. We’re trying to think carefully, biblically, and practically about questions people are actually wrestling with.⸻In this episode: 🤖 AI relationships — what does thi...

Join C.J. and Josh as they dive into the hot-button topic known as deconstruction. This phenomenon burst onto the cultural scene a few years ago and has become quickly impacted the religious landscape. Today, the two shepherds engage in a pastoral triage for defining and diagnosing deconstruction. Through it, we hope you are encouraged and equipped to face challenges to the Christian faith.

On today’s episode, C.J. and Joshua dive into current events with a game of High, Low, Buffalo. From lighthearted moments to more serious discussions, this episode brings a mix of humor, insight, and real conversation. Whether you’re here to laugh or reflect, there’s something for everyone in this one. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes!

What is Palm Sunday—and where did it actually come from? In this episode of the Two Shepherds Podcast, CJ and Joshua dig into one of the most recognized moments in the Christian calendar: Palm Sunday. But beyond the palm branches and church processions, what's really going on? They start in Scripture—walking through Matthew 21, Mark 11, Luke 19, and John 12—to understand the Triumphal Entry as...

C.J. and Josh continue the discussion of hell. In This episode, we take a specific dive into the traditional view of hell as it contrasts with competing doctrines of the current day.

Hell. The word contains much severity. Society uses it rather casually. And secular music often misinterprets it theologically. What do we learn concerning mainstream thoughts about hell from the music of our culture? This is the first half of a two-part special episode on hell.

We're in the middle of the springtime tradition known as Lent. In this episode, C.J. and Joshua examine the origins and practice of Lent as we know it today. Is it biblical? Should Christians practice it? And more broadly: how do we interpret the issues of conscience within the life of the Church? All this and more on today's episode!

In Episode 2 we discuss the affect of secular music on society and within the Church. Specifically, we examine popular secular songs which feature heaven. How do they describe it? And how do these mainstream songs compare with the Scriptures? All this and more on today's episode.

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere. It affects all of us to some degree. Should Christians make use of A.I., and if so, how? All this and more on Episode 1 of the Two Shepherds Podcast.

Welcome to the Two Shepherds podcast. We hope to help you think biblically through a discussion between two local church pastors. In Episode 0 we introduce the podcast, provide some personal background, and discuss some of our beliefs which will help steer the conversation.