Ep. 146: Taylor Swift, Leech Guy, & Kids' Cultural Engagement

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Episode Summary

Christians went all "Leech on the Beach Guy" with the TGC article on Taylor Swift! We have thoughts. imagine that. However, our thoughts lead to a discussion about idolatry, cultural engagement and training our kids so they don't end up hating Christianity (we hope). Molly also shares some thoughts and resources she's found about manliness (speaking of culture). Join for a Saturday morning cup of coffee!

Episode Notes

Show Open 3:00: The Gospel Coalition, Taylor Swift, and a stretch at best, idolatry at worst. 16:14: “Reformed Mum” and convening coven’s on stage, other writers’ opinions 21:35: Nate Burnham’s “Firebird” 23:23: One thing Molly likes about Dude Perfect and they have a trustworthy app. 26:23: JR’s closing thoughts and “Echoes of Eden” 29:08: Natasha Crain, (Ep: 32), living counter-culturally and raising kids who don’t resent Christianity 32:22: Leech on the Beach Guy, and being so right about something so bad. 36:11: Engaging kids about culture without ruining a thing 37:34: Raising Conservatives Kids in a Woke City- Katy Faust 40:03: Not in charge of saving our kids’ souls 43:07: Contentious cultural issues: Halloween and Yoga; gateways for demon-entry and participating in Satanic ritual. 47:16: Christians unintentionally participating in demonic activities. 52:44: Reading Revelation with a good commentary or study guide like “The Return of The King” 55:39: Discipline of mind, focus and making good decisions. 58:34: Focus on adding good things, not removing bad things 1:00:39: Are we making shallow substitutes or genuinely enjoying a good life? 1:02:32: Distilling down the essence of manhood and manliness. Why Dad’s should wrestle with their kids. Manhood is achieved, Womanhood is inherent. 1:07:55: Molly’s online group on the essence of masculinity and femininity 1:11:49: Show Close Too Busy to Flush Telegram Group Pique Tea - Referral Link (Website)

Ep. 145: Generational Differences, Not Fitting In, & Waiting on God

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It's another late one where we dive into thoughts around a text highlighting generational differences with technology, this leads to wondering if we'll ever fit in at our church as Molly reflects on some music by Sandra McCracken. We close those with discussion around anxiety, waiting on God and philosophical work on Science and Intelligent Design. Lots of goodies linked in the show notes!

Episode Notes

Show Open: Lili’s birthday, bear rugs, failed birthday present orders. 07:53: Is asking for devices to be left at home or in a car a sign of disrespect to millennials? Generational differences with technology. 14:43 : Are we ever going to fit into the culture at our church? Parasites and disregulated nervous system. 19:00: Sandra McCracken’s “Abiding City.” Constant death and the persistent breaking down of life and being a sinful monster. 26:01: Walker Family Goods…wearing trending bags and interesting realities for brands. 28:35: Sandra McCraken’s “Patient Kingdom”, Derek Webb’s deconstruction. Is that a Gen X thing? Is Gen X obsessed with their past? 35:30: Molly’s bow on “Patient Kingdom.” 37:04: We’d rather have an outright “no” then a “wait” from God. 40:53: Molly’s disregulated nervous system, anxiety and neuroplasticity. 48:35: Triggers, Atomic Habits and counter-acting the anxiety. 52:03: Rogan and Stephen C. Meyer, The Return of the God Hypothesis and Why Christians Need Philosophy. 1:00:43: Show Close "Abiding City" music Too Busy to Flush Telegram Group Pique Tea - Referral Link (Website)

Ep. 144: Middle-Age Metabolism, Concert Kids, & Small Groups

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Molly laments about her metabolism and is now changing how we eat to a more protein rich diet. I've been telling her this for years... The kids go to their second concert and it wasn't quite as grand as the first. Finally, a small group discussion- do they largely fail? Or is there a different model? What's the purpose? Molly and JR share differing opinions on the matter.

Episode Notes

Show Open 2:47: Middle-aged metabolism, sausage bite recipe, reflections on modern machinery 11:42: Women’s hormones, eating protein in the morning and managing blood sugar and metabolism 13:25: Protein deficiencies, diet discussions and maybe it’s a first world problem 23:38: The kids go to their second concert, Rend Collective and it wasn’t as great as they were hoping; concerts with kids 30:42: The Tophouse live experience was great, and encores. 38:31: A few brief thoughts on last week’s Sabbath episode; Serious Sabbath; Remember the Sabbath; 40:28: Are small groups artificial attempts at organic connection in a disconnected modern American culture? Do they largely fail? 48:53: Where small groups succeed, their various natures informing relationship 51:12: Friendship, community and seasons of loneliness 59:13: Introverts in small groups and teaching 3rd graders 1:07:53: Show Close Too Busy to Flush Telegram Group Pique Tea - Referral Link (Website)