Boggy Talk

In this episode we discuss being 'present' in the overwhelming pace of the holidays. We answer questions on boundaries in family relationships and activities during the holidays and on speaking out against antisemitism. We wrap it up with Christmas movie quote trivia.

In this episode we talk about how we practically do what the song 'Joy to the World says and 'prepare Him room' in the Christmas season. We answer questions about what we can do when Christmas is a struggle. Finally, we wrap it up with a game of keep it or ditch it with some popular Christmas songs.

In this episode we discuss Advent, its origin, its practice, and how we are observing it as a church. We answer questions related to Ephesians 6 related to abusive bosses and work environments as well as how Christians can advocate for those who are experiencing injustice. We cap it off with a game of over/under on Christmas decorations.

In this episode we discuss the Florida Baptist Pastors' Conference and discuss why we engage and support the Florida Baptist Convention and the value of investing and cooperating with other churches. We aswer questions on recent votes on Issue Number One and abortion rights. We also answer questions on our church 2024 budget and some of the things we are most excited about being included in it. We top it off with Thanksgiving themed Family Fued.

In this episode we discuss principles of working and 'winning' with people. Life is full of relationships, and in ministry knowledge and theology is fleshed out in the context of community. So, how do we relate well to other people so that we are most effective in ministry. We answer questions about studying our spouse and whether or not we 'should' be listening to Taylor Swift (and other artists). We wrap it up with a game of is it Taylor Swift, or the Book of Lamentations.

In this episode, just in time for Halloween, we discuss whether or not a Christian can or should watch scary movies. We answer questions about marriage, specifically about husbands, and we wrap it up with a bracket challenge of the scariest scary movies.

In this episode we continue the conversation from Ephesians 5 on marriage, submission, husbands, wives, love and respect. This week focuses specifically on Sunday's sermon focused on wives. We answer questions about and the current war in Israel. In light of our series on marriage, we play a game of is it the New Living Translation of Song of Solomon or Nicholas Sparks?

In this episode we discuss engaging culture and holding tightly to the truth of Scripture. Recently, some controversial statements made by Andy Stanley, pastor of North Point Ministries, about the church, Scripture and sexuality caused quite a stir amongst Christian leaders online. In light of these engagements, we discuss being faithful to Scripture and engaging culture. We also answer questions about the Trinity and can Christians gamble. We end it with a battle royale of arbitrary contests of mega-church pastors.

In this episode we discuss church missions engagement. How do we priortize how to engage, what to fund, and where to go? Why do we cooperate with other churches and organizations? What does the Southern Baptist Convention Cooperative Program do and how is the IMB funded? We also answer questions about infant baptism and why we do family dedications. We close it all with a game the shows just how must Justin may need to brush up on some world geography statistics.

In this episode, we follow up on a sermon text from Ephesians chapter 5 on sexuality, morality, coarse joking and more. How far is too far? When is joking, no longer joking? What do we do to honor Christ, honor each other, and honor our own bodies? We also answer questions about 90's/00's hip-hip and James' arrest story. Coming off of recent travel, we wrap it up with a quick trivia game on the world's busiest airport, the Atlanta airport.

In this episode we discuss sharing the Gospel with people in our familes. Often, family members, immediate and distant can be the most difficult to share the Gospel with. What are some helpful principles for sharing with them? We answer questions on the looming government shutdown and whether or not a Christian can have a calloused heart towards God. We top it off with a game featuring fall foods available at county fairs across the country.

In this episode we discuss personal growth in faith. How do we grow? What are tools for growth and how do we identify and overcome obstacles to growth. We also give an update on our mission efforts in South Asia.

In this episode wehare part two of our conversation with T and K 'Jefferson' share God's calling on their life to 'go' to the nations to share the Gospel. This episode focuses specfiically on personal evangelism, how to share your faith and orient your 'everyday' life for evangelism and discipleship

In this episode T and K 'Jefferson' share God's calling on their life to 'go' to the nations to share the Gospel. They share the why and how they sensed God's call, some of the challenges ahead, and what they will be doing.

In this episode we discuss church growth and both the blessings and challenges that come along with growth. We answer questions on church planting and the gift of prophecy. Plus, even though we know it isn't the point of Bible study, we wrap it up with a game testing Bible trivia.

In this episode we follow up on Ephesians chapter 4 and explore the question: Do we need leaders to grow? We answer questions on Mormonism and what to do in a relationship when a friend, who professes to be a Christian, continues in unrepentant sin. We wrap it up by each sharing 5 things happening in the church right now that excite us.

In this episode we discuss Ephesians chapter 4 and what it means to be united, even when we have differences. We asnwer questions on missions and missionary funding, and what roles deacons fulfill in our church. We end it with a 'heat' themed game, since in Florida this time of year it is HOT!

Boggy Talk is back for Season 4. In this episode we talk about this past summer and staying engaged in church through the summer months. Plus we answer questions on the movie 'The Sound of Freedom' and our church's engagement in anti-trafficking efforts. We wrap it up with a 'Back 2 School' shopping themed game.

In this episode we continue reflections on the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention, held in New Orleans, LA in June.

In this episode we offer reflections and observations of the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention help in New Orleans, LA.

In this episode we discuss upcoming highlights and issues that will be presented, discussed, and voted on at the the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention in New Orleans, LA. We answer a question about diversity and finish it it off with a list of 10 of the most influential sermons or teachings we've heard.

In this episode we explore the topics of unity and diversity within the church and in our culture. What is true unity and how do we misapply this term? We wrap it up with 10 things in our church we wish we could change with the snap of a finger!

In this episode we honor the life and ministry of Pastor Tim Keller and talk through how to honor someone who holds different beliefs than you do. We answer questions about pets in heaven and follow up questions about women in leadership. We close it out with a list 10 current book recommendations.

In this episode we discuss discerning God's will and living a life that prioritizes the Kingdom over all other things. Alec Ammons, Student Minister, discussed these topics from a perspective of working with students and parents. We also answer some questions about helpfing podcasts and books.

In this episode we discuss the ins and outs of serving in ministry from a woman's persepctive with Charlotte Smith. Charlotte serves as the Ministry Coordinator at Church on Bayshore. We also make a Top 13 list of awkward or weird things people have said/events that have happened to us in ministry.

In this episode we discuss if we should, and how we should, focus on our own sin during worship. We answer questions on baptism and rebaptism, our June Equipping Classes, and whether or not James is growing out his hair. We wrap it all up with a game of 'Make the Ultimate Worship Set List,'

Christians know we should pray, but do we really understand why and how? In this episode we discuss ways we overcomplicate prayer, ways we sell prayer short and practical helps to keep us focused as we pray. We answer a question about what to do when we don't 'feel' desire for God and wrap it up with a compiled top 10 list of annoying board/card games.

In this episode we discuss serving and missions; what churches get right and get wrong about 'helping' others. We also complie a list of the Top 10 Cringiest Ministry Ideas we have seen or experienced (and a few we participated in that seemed like a good idea at the time!).

In this episode we dive in to election, predestination, man's responsibliity, and the mystery of God found in Ephesians chapter 1. We answer a question about the church's growth and wrap it up with a game on Christian movie trivia.

In this episode we reflect on Easter Sunday, its meaning, how churches celebrate, and things we do on Easter that we should do year-round. We answer questions on the observance of Palm Sunday and other calendar dates and what it means to 'bear each other's burdens' and 'to carry our own load.' We wrap it up with a game of 'Finish that Worship Lyric.'

In this episode, we discuss a Christian response to tragedies in response to the recent school shooting in Nashville. Why isn't there an easy solution? How can we respond? We answer questions about Easter, Why Churches Seem to Emphasize Giving More than Evangelism and Discipleship, and how Christians should approach tipping. We wrap it up with a trivia game about Easter.

In this episode we discuss, as both pastors and dads, the importance of kids and student ministries. We discuss why we as s church have these ministries, why some churches choose not to, and the importance of discipling each generation. We answer questions about the movie Jesus Revolution, What Paul would say if he walked in the church, and how we choose mission and church planting partners. We wrap it up with a game of 'What's Your Favorite?'

In this episode we dive deeper into Galatians 5 and what it means to truly be free because of Christ...and what it doesn't mean. We answer questions on whether Christians can or can't drink and why some Christians seem to focus more on some sins than others. We wrap it up with a bracket challenge of what would be the most cringe way to spend an hour.

In this episode we talk about how differently it looks to rely upon God versus relying on self. Almost any Christian would say that faith means relying on God instead of self, but do we actually live this way? What does relying on God look like? We answer questions about the adoption and foster care processes and also whether or not someone should be re-baptized. Playing off of our topic for the day, we with a game where James has to choose who to rely on in some crazy scenarios.

In this episode we recap our Gospel-Centered Parenting Conference and talk about some of our our challenges and successes in parenting. We answer a question about the Southern Baptist Convention's disfellowshipping of churches, most notably Saddleback Church in Southern California. We wrap it up testing Justin's knowledge of famous tv dads.

In this episode we talk about being truthtellers in an age where 'truth' is seen as relative, sometimes even within the church. When do we speak up? How do we speak up? Do we make everything an issue? We also answer questions about the continued revival at Asbury and how to not be cynical of leaders when it seems many leaders are not who they appear to be. We wrap it up with a game to honor President's Day that tests James' knowledge of random Presidential facts.

In this episode we follow up teaching on Galatians 3-4 with a discussion on adoption and the Gospel. What does adoption mean for the Christian? How does adoption show a picture of the Gospel? Why and how should Christians respond? We also answer some follow-up questions to things shared at Vision Night and wrap it up with a game of 'Is it a Rom-Com or a Horror Movie?'

This episode is part 2 of a conversation in which we talk with Tara Beard who shares who story of being a part of a church with a heavy emphasis on 'encounters' with God that ultimately led to place of elevating those 'encounters' above the Bible. She shares her involvement and ultimately how God opened her eyes to see the sufficiency of Scripture and the Gospel which ultimately led to her freedom. Books referenced by Tara in this video: Counterfeit Kingdom by Holly Pivec & R. Douglas Geivett A Different Gospel: A Biblical look at the Word of Faith movement by D.R. McConnell The Second Coming of the New Age: The Hidden Dangers of Alternative Spirituality in Contemporary America & it’s Churches by Steven Bancarz & Josh Peck Strange Fire by John MacArthur

In this episode we talk with Tara Beard who shares who story of being a part of a church with a heavy emphasis on 'encounters' with God that ultimately led to place of elevating those 'encounters' above the Bible. She shares her involvement and ultimately how God opened her eyes to see the sufficiency of Scripture and the Gospel which ultimately led to her freedom.

In this episode we continue hashing out implications of Galatians and drifting from the Gospel with Alec Ammons and Lukas Comer, our very own Gen-Z Student Minister and Kids Minister. They share about their experience growing up in and engaging environments that could be labeled 'progressive,' We answer some questions about kids and student ministry and wrap it up with a game that puts their generational knowledge to the test.

In this episode we are joined by Church on Bayshore member Estelle Frisby as she shares her experience growing up and and her adult life spent as a self-described 'legalist;' someone who focuses on keeping rules in order to maintain a right standing with God. In reflecting, she shares what it was like, how she felt, and how she found freedom.

In this episode we further discuss the dangers of two pulls away from the Gospel, legalism and lawlessness, and how to avoid their traps. We answer questions about connecting in Lifegroups and wrap it up with a game of guessing the top cultural trends of 2006, the year we both got married to Christie and Christy.

In this episode we take time to reflect on 2022 and look ahead to 2023, discussing goals and plans both personally and as a church.

In this episode we discuss the history of our Christmas celebrations, why we love Christmas and some of the challenges that come with Christmas. We answer questions about how you can tell if someone is genuinely a Christian and if it is ok to celebrate other religion's holidays with friends of those faiths. We top it off with a Christmas edition of 'Name that Tune.'

In this episode we discuss the busy-ness of the Christmas season and how we manage the tension of expectations during this time. We answer questions a few questions received and travel through time as we play a game of 'Name the Christmas Toy of the Year.'

In this episode we discuss celebrations of Christmas. What makes the celebration of Christmas distinctly Christian and not just another cultural holiday? How can Christians bring significance and meaning to the 'special' things we do this time of year? We also answer questions about end-of-year giving and Advent. We cap it off with a game of 'Name that Christmas Movie Quote.'

In honor of National Adoption Month, in this episode we discuss foster care and adoption; the why, the how, and the highs and lows. We discuss ways everyone can be involved in caring for and supporting children and families

In this episode on Thanksgiving week, we discuss gratitude and why we struggle to be thankful people. We answer questions about volunteer needs in the church as well as why it seems many pastors don't stay too long at their churches. We wrap it all up with a game of Thanksgiving trivia.

In this episode we discuss our church's involvement and cooperation with the Florida Baptist Convention and what the benefits are of working with this collective or churches across our state. We answer questions about obeying government in light of Romans 13 and about our church's goal to use 50% of our giving towards missions and ministry. We wrap it up with a game those shows just how bad Justin is at famous quotes.

In honor of Veteran's Day week, we interview Jeremy and Kelly Hefner. Jeremy serves in the United States Air Force. In this episode they share about the life of the military family and its impacts on children, the importance of the local church in each of their stations, and ways the church can be intentional in supporting and encouraging military families.