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The Think Deeper Podcast is a weekly show created to explore the challenges facing Christians today and address current issues from a distinctly Christian view.
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- Sep 21, 2026
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Can Christians Use Sarcasm, Satire, and Strong Speech? (opens the original)
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro, and the time and place for tougher talk06:21 - Starting with the cautions and limitations10:27 - Friendly teasing, thicker skin, and how men and women differ in their communication19:32 - Sarcasm and mockery in the Bible30:29 - Principles for properly using humor with an edge38:20 - The time and place for sharp words44:20 - Are we allowed to speak like Jesus, Paul, and Elijah did?48:43 - When does it go too far? When is an apology necessary?53:39 - Think Fast: Ed Sheeran
Apathy in the Church: What Causes It, What to Do About It, and More (opens the original)
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Last week at the Engage Conference, Dr. Brad Harrub joined us for our first ever episode in front a live audience! We discussed the problem of apathy in the church, including:- How leadership can cause it, and what they can do to fix it- The "good enough" mindset that leads people to give minimum effort- Dealing with the busyness that keeps us from doing more- Ways the church can do a better job of engaging the men in the pews With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsor a
What are Deacons for? (opens the original)
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Deacons are one of the most misunderstood roles in the church. We discuss the differences between deacons and elders, the qualifications for the role, and how deacons can help oversee practical responsibilities such as budgets, maintenance, education, and logistics. The conversation also addresses questions like whether deacons are elders in training, who should appoint them, whether churches can have deacons without elders, and whether Romans 16:1 justifies deaconesses. CHAPTERS:00:00 - What is
Same Team! Loving The Brotherhood In The Churches of Christ (opens the original)
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In Christ, Christians form what Peter called a "brotherhood"—but that doesn't mean we always see eye to eye. On this episode, we look at the issues that complicate our relationship with the brotherhood at large, including sectarianism, differences in perspectives, and the command to love each other through it all. CHAPTERS00:00 - How a simple command becomes complicated09:12 - Surveying some of the different camps and views in the broader church14:15 - Recognizing value in each other even when w
The Many Difficult Angles of the Lindsay Clancy Story (opens the original)
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A tragic case involving the death of three small children has gripped the internet, with debates raging about postpartum depression and psychosis, what justice looks like, women's issues, and more. We discuss a number of the angles to the story. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introducing the case 06:41 - Joe gives a therapist's view on postpartum depression and psychosis 15:48 - The danger of glamorizing struggles 20:26 - The "Victim mindset" of Critical Theory's intersectionality 27:57 - Women's resistance
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