Boggy Talk

Whether we thought they'd come from the closet, under our bed, or from the dark, we can all remember a time when we were afraid a monster was going to get us. Eventually we come to understand these monsters aren't real. But monstrous people are real, ranging from the generally diasgreable to the toxic person and even abusers. In this episode we talk about dealing with the monsters among us.

So many scary movies have a villain whose identity is concealed by mask. Not knowing who you're up against adds to the mystery and suspense. Masks (not the ones we are accustomed to wearing in the fight against COVID) hide who we are. In this episode we discuss masks, the ones other people wear to disguise who they are, and the ones we wear to hide who we are. Why do we wear them? How can we live without them?

In this episode we talk about the fear of strange noises. In it we discuss discernment of voices we hear, both with our ears and in our minds.

In this episode we discuss common fears, specially the fear of the dark - the unknowns, uncertainties, and unpredicatble things of life.

In this series we discuss serving civically in the public square as a Christian, how faith informs decisions and relationships, and how Christians can serve their communities.

In this series we discuss serving civically in the public square as a Christian, how faith informs decisions and relationships, and how Christians can serve their communities.

In this series we discuss serving civically in the public square as a Christian, how faith informs decisions and relationships, and how Christians can serve their communities.

In this episode we discuss the 2021 Southern Baptist Convention, specifically talking about some of the challenges coming out of Convention and moving forward.

In this episode we discuss the 2021 Southern Baptist Convention that took place June 13-16 in Nashville, TN including what happened, why it was important, and what exactly the convention is.

In this episode, for Father's Day week, we discuss wisdom and advice learned from others and from experience about being a father.

In this episode we discuss the reasons why Generation Z statistically have more issues with mental health than previous generations and how the church can walk alongside, support and help.

In this episode we discuss the impact of tecnology on Generation Z's relationships and view of identity as well as tips in helping create boundaries for a healthy relationship with tech.

In this episode we discuss the flipside of diversity, specifically in sexuality, and how Gen Z is affected by a demand for affirmation of all sexual and gender expressions.

In this episode we discuss the pros of the increasing diversity of Generation Z and the implications for the church.

Generation Z (those born between the years 1997 and 2012 face a very different cultural landscape than every generation before. In this eposide, we begin the conversation of the issues facing Gen-Z talking about living in a 'Post-Christian' culture.

In this special episode for Mother's Day week, we hear insight and wisdom from two 'experienced' moms with grown children and their advice for younger moms.

In this episode we talk about the difficulty of handling sin issues with others.

In this episode we discuss handling situations between Christians who hold differing beliefs on various issues and doctrines.

In this episode of our series on Difficult People we discuss different types and levels of conflict and how to work towards resolution in a way that honors Christ.

It's inevitable that we are around people we find to be 'difficult.' In this episode we talk about challenges that come from different personalities, and how to honor Christ in those relationships.

Jesus' resurrection is the center of Christianity. In this episode we discuss the historicity of the resurrection, theories that try to explain it away, and why we can trust that it indeed did happen.

In this episode we discuss the common obejction that often Christians can be hypocritcal and not very much like Christ.

​In this episode we discuss the often expressed objection to faith of how a good God can allow suffering and evil.

Talking about hell makes us all a little bit uneasy. In this episode we address the common objection of how God can be loving and good yet send people to hell.

​In this episode we discuss many peoples assumption that science and the Bible are at odds with each other.

​In this episode of Boggy Talk we discuss the common objection that the Bible is outdated, not-relevant, and is oppresive to people desiring to live in their freedom as humans.

​In this episode we discuss how we got the Bible and why we can trust it as authority.

​In this Valentine's Week episode, we are joined by Mark and Robin Nelson as we discuss God's design of 'living sent' and how marriage can be both a conduit and a roadblock for this mission.

​In this episode we discuss pluralism and its impact on how we interact with those who hold differing worldviews that us.

​In this episode we discuss modernism and its impact on thought and practice within the church with special guest, Rev. Chuck Hartness.

​In this episode we look at concerns from the past, concerns moving forward and how this impacts the mission of the church as we as a nation inaugurate a new President.

In this episode we discuss how our desire for 'what works for me' hinders the true 'best' of what God wants for us and ultimately hinders Christians and the church from living on mission.

In this episode we discuss how our desire for autonomy and independence hinders the church and ultimately is not reflective of the image of God we are created in.

In a year full of the unexpected, there is still a lot to celebrate. In this episode we look back at 2020 and talk about setting goals in the New Year.

So much of our weariness is because we are overly busy. In this episode we discuss the weariness of 'busy' and practical ways to 'un-busy.'

​Grief can hit us at any time, but it can be especially strong during the holidays. In this episode Leah Brown joins us to talk about the experience of grief and finding peace even in the hardest of times.

​Two ways we find ourselves weary, especially in the Christmas season are comparison and expectations. In this episode we discuss the ways comparison and expectations can be joy robbers and some practical steps to take to keep them from robbing you.

Coming to the end of 2020, everyone is weary. In this episode, the first of a 4-part sereis, 'Holidazed,' we talk about one of those sources of weariness, our perceived need to have more 'stuff.'

​In this episode we discuss foster care and adoption from a mom's perspective with Christie Ross and Christy Wyatt.

​In this episode we discuss engagement in foster care and adoption and how motives matter. As pastors whose families have been formed and grown through adoption and foster care, James and Justin discuss the impact of engaging in deep brokenness is complicated and messy, but ultimately worth it.

In this episode we discuss why and how Christians can engage in caring for children in need of families, including practical steps for individuals and churches.

​In this episode we answer listener submitted questions related to God and Country.

​In this episode we talk about God and Country with Dean Inserra, Pastor of City Church, Tallahassee and author of the book ‘The Unsaved Christian.’

​It’s no secret that there are divisions in our country, but how did we get here? And where do we go from here?

Why is understanding citizenship so foundational for Christians? In this episode we discuss how citizenship is not just where we live, but for the Christian, how we live.

​We typically want every matter of faith and life to have crystal clear answers, but it isn’t always that easy. Recorded on the Boggy Bayou of Niceville, Florida and hosted by James Ross and Justin Wyatt, pastors at Church on Bayshore, this podcast dives into how to help Christians think with a Kingdom mentality about topics that are sometimes get muddy and bog us down.