Old School New School Podcast

Its Easter and Will and Chris are back at it to breakdown from the basics what Easter is all about and why its the most important Christian holiday. They explain the importance of Jesus death, burial, and finally resurrection with the power of Christ in our lives coming from his resurrection and how you can unlock that power in your life TODAY. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about the coming Easter Season and the follow up to it with Palm Sunday. They explain what Palm Sunday is exactly and the symbolism in the story of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. There are many interesting details in the story that point to the nature of Jesus and how we can relate to him. The challenge for you is, how can you relate to Jesus better this week? Listen to find out. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about fessing up and telling the truth, uh oh...The only way that God can move us past our sin is if we confess it to God and repent from it. But why is that? The two of them go into the how and why of confession and what it does for us. The power unlocked in confession and repentance is profound in the weight that it unburdens from your shoulders. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Perhaps the best episode of the Old School New School Podcast to date...Will and Chris go over Proverbs 31 and Luke 10:38-42 and talk about how the story of Martha and Mary exemplifies how to respond when Jesus is in the room. The conversation ranges from identity, to listening for God's voice, to releasing control of your worries to God. Get your notebook out, because this episode has some wisdom in it. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Fighting the spiritual battles or the battlefield of the mind can sometimes feel too much to understand or out of reach. Will and Chris break down one simple truth to the battlefield of the mind that demystifies the entire concept and makes it easy to fight on your own. Well how do you fight spiritual battles? Read your Bible nonstop? Pray harder? The answer is a lot easier than you think... Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Studying the Bible for the first time can be daunting.Where should you start? The beginning in Genesis? What happens when you inevitably get confused in Leviticus? Will and Chris break down the dos and donts of reading the Bible for the first time, pointing out which spcific book to start in and how to study and apply it to your life. From which translation to read to what time of day to read, they explain all you need to know. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Being at the right place at the right time is always a great thing, but what about being at the right place at the wrong time? Or the wrong place at the right time? What does that even mean? Will and Chris explain what it is to abide in God and how that will lead us to be at the right place at the right time. Because even with our best intentions we can often find ourselves at the right place at the wrong time. And in order to redirect your life to God's will, you need a real solution, not just a New Year's resolution. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Life change happens in the context of community. Will and Chris break down what that looks like, and how that mentor mentee relationship looks like for YOU. Everyone is wired to reach people differently, and everyone is wired to be filled up in a different way. The Lord teaches us and helps us teach others through our unique identity, for one person its being an introvert, for another its being an extravert. But one thing is for sure, everyone should have someone discipling them and someone they disciple themselves. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

You may have been seeking God wrong this whole time... And here's the great part, the way to follow God is a lot easier than you think? So how do you do it right? Will and Chris talk about the passage in John 15 where Jesus says he is the vine and we are the branches. There are many mysteries in that passage that reveal why it is you experience the most pain in the areas of life you thought God was blessing, and the radical peace you can have about situations just from spending time alone with God. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris celebrate Chris's birthday by talking about the how and the why of Jesus calling people to follow him. Ultimately its up to the individual themselves to answer the call but the two talk about the price that must be paid in answering God's call, but the reward is always worth it. Are you being called by God to something uncomfortable? God is with you and will lend you His strength in order to complete the task set before you. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

With the New Year Will and Chris break down Biblical fasting and why their church partakes in a fast at the beginning of each year. They explain what the true intention is with fasting for the Lord and why it is that Christians. Dispite some misconceptions, fasting isnt just about asking God for his hand in a season of starvation, its about seeking his face above all else and starving your body and spirit of worldly things to fill them with God's Spirit. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris reflect on a year of lessons and the theme of their experiences they've had this year as well as how to face the year ahead with the lessons they've learned. Whats been the biggest lesson they've been taught from 2025? Find your contentment in God alone. They talk about how seeking God has been the solution to all ailments for 2025 and how seeking him for next year will bring peace and contentment beyond what the world offers. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

With the holiday season upon us, as the number of people attending church services spikes with Christmas services, Will and Chris talk about inviting the people in your life to church. Its never been easier to invite someone to church since many already plan to attend a Christmas service, so they talk about how important it is that Christians invite people to the banquet that Jesus has prepared for us. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about what a true Christ following friend looks like and how scripture calls friends to serve and uplift others. Chris, in his infinite wisdom, shares some of his stories of his friendships and the mistakes he's made. And Will breaks down the scriptures that structure for us how we uplift, or even let go of, people in our lives to be good friends to one another. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, reflect on some of the previous lessons that they have learned over the past year and some of the topics of discussion from past episodes. They reflect on all God has done to teach them their true identity, and how, from who we are as Christians, we are to operate and serve others. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Thanksgiving is almost here! And Chris and Will talk about the deep importance of thankfulness in our daily devotional time with a very intense question, "If you woke up tomorrow morning with only the things you thanked God for today, what would you have?" They share about the hope giving, mindset change that comes from looking back with thanks at all God has done and provided. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Chris and Will talk about hearing the Voice of God and how to avoid distractions that keep us from hearing Him. The Holy Spirit speaks to us through many different ways that you can begin to practice in your daily life and begin to see as you go about your day. And there are also roadblocks from hearing god that Will and Chris lay out so you can seek God and hear him always.Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris discuss the third part of the trinity, the Holy Spirit, and what it means to "hear from the Holy Spirit". They talk about who the Holy Spirit is as a person that we can lean into and hear from, which is an essential part of the Christian walk. There are a multitude of ways that God can speak to his people and they go over some of the ways that Christians can "hear" form God in this episode. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about the spiritual and physical warefare of mastering anxiety. The spiritual attacks from the enemy in the form of anxiety and worry are common for Christians these days, and the two of them share how to overcome the anxiety from drowning yourself in God's Truth. From being in God's presence and surrendering those worries to God you leave no room for the enemy to camp in your mind. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Chris and Will talk about the sermon at chruch on the movie Invictus, a film about Nelson Mandela's election and use of their national rugby team to unite the country. They talk about how Mandela's rule through forgiveness helped unify the nation for the first time and how its an excellent model for how Christians should forgive others. Even those that really wronged you...Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris come back from a weekend retreat called Braveheart Intensive where they reflect on how their week has gone since the retreat and what they have implemented into their daily lives. They talk about how to live out your true identity and mission as a Christian as well as stoking the fire of the dreams that God gives us. This episode is all about how to operate at a 10!🔴Thebraveheartmen.comHave a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Chris and Will talk about the long held stereotype that Christians are a bunch of no fun rule followers that can't do anything fun. They talk about how Christians are actually called to be the most joyous and lively people and he living in Christ actually grants true freedom that leads to joy and fun. Hang on, did you just say that living like a Christian means you're allowed to have fun? Yes, in fact our God says that we should. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Chris and Will address the topic that everyone's been talking about for the past week and a half. Charlie Kirk's assassination. They talk about the hard reality of the tragedy and which direction the country could possibly go in. Chris also asks Will how the older generations can be better ministers to the younger generation, and Will talks how Gen Z can be better equipped in this country to bring about revival. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Chris and Will lay out, in clear terms, the true nature of God, and how some people have a very distorted view of God. They talk about God's grace, and the misperceptions that some of us have about what the Bible is and what Jesus came to do. The good news is that God doesn't tramp around striking people with lightning for doing "bad things"! And Chris and Will explain how God truly treats us, and how much he loves you. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris discuss the honor and value that come innate with being a Christian. The Christian walk requires us to be exceedingly honorable both because of what we are called to do and who we are innately. Being a child of God comes with a lot of important roles and practices that require us to be honorable because of who we are and what we do. Chris and Will make to explain how important that honor is in our life. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about relationships of all kinds, marriage, friendships, and coworkers, and how to improve them. The answers are pretty heavy and require a lot of soul searching and honesty with yourself! But if you are serious about improving your relationships of all kinds, this episode of the podcast is for you. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

The Old School New School Podcast has officially hit 100 subscribers! The two of them reflect on the mission of the podcast and the ultimate goal of it: to point people to find their identity in Christ and encourage them to get connected to the Church and it's family. They talk about the imporance of face to face connections and how just an online format is only a shadow of the kind of interaction we should be having with other Christians. They also stress the importance of being rooted in Christ to find your identity. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about the age old analogy of where you are rooted and how what your source is can affect the fruits of your life. They also talk about the other parts of a tree, the trunk, the branches and the fruit, in an analogy for the Christain walk. They also talk about the role of pruning, the process on shaping a tree's growth by trimming branches, and how God uses our life's trials to mold us into the shape he wants us to be. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about the message from their church that morning about the importance of prayer and what its for. They share examples from the Bible in James on how to pray and what prayer is REALLY for. Their conversation also dives into how we should come before God in our prayers and how repentance ties into prayer. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris share about how the Lord has been teaching them over the past seasons of their lives how God is requiring that they be humble and overcome their pride to abide in God's favor. The two of them discuss how it is that the Christian walk requires overcoming pride and surrendering comepletely to the will of God through humility. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk more on the topic of the power of words and specifically how to tame the tongue. The words that we use have been described as the thing that can either bring glory and honor to God's name or send us to hell in the book of James. These are not words to be taken lightly, obviously, and Chris and Will talk about how exactly to tame the tongue to ensure your words are lifegiving. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Chris and Will talk about one of the well known passages of scripture in James about the importance of faith and works. They discuss the importance of the interplay of faith with works and why you need both, as well as the fruits of faith and what true religion looks like as a Christian. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Chris and Will finally invite their friend and co-laborer in Christ from Church Michael Muccio to finally settle the discussion that the two of them have been having for quite some time: what is Quantum physics? Michael shares with them how Quantum physics, and furthermore science, point to the nature of God all through creation. They also discuss the science of how our thoughts and spoken words have a power on others and ourselves. 🔴Michael's Website: https://michaeljmuccio.com/Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Most people suffer from pride, and its probably not what you're thinking. There's a secret pride that lots of people have that we insist on keeping to guard our ego, because God forbid we should be vulnerable to people! Chris and Will unpack this secret behavior you might have that is doing nothing but keeping you from fully healing. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Whats the problem with your closet? Maybe there's too much stuff in there. Simple as that. And there's plenty in there you don't need anymore that could better serve someone else. But its not just your closet that's full, but perhaps you need to give away more of your time or worry or anything else you're holding on to that God wants to hold for you. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris continue their talk about the state of culture and how there is a serious lack of value placed on integrity and a life lived to the full. In part 2 they answer the big questions posed in part 1 about how to lead the charge in rewriting the cultural narrative and how to bring integrity back to the way we communicate. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about the state of culture and how there is a serious lack of value placed on integrity and a life lived to the full. In this part one of two they talk about how a technology centered culture has been steered away from honesty and meaningful social interactions. How do we solve this? That's in part two next week! Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris reflect on some of the causes of anger in the broken state of the world and how to overcome them. They share some of their own struggles with anger, and other emotions, and how it was that they were able to take control of their thoughts life. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris have had a rough day, but that won't stop them! They share how in the struggles of anxiety, stress, or depression, there is hope. They explain how you have to stop believing the lies of the devil, because he wispers deception to you to overtake you. In believing the truth about yourself, you can be set free from all sickness of the mind! Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris share some of their experiences with stress over the past week and how through the renewal of their minds they are in the process of overcoming. They also explain some of the gifts of the Spirit and how each person in uniquely gifted by God with an ability to work for the furthering of God's kingdom. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Chris and Will share an excerpt from the story of creation and how many poeple actually get the creation story wrong. Instead of a paradise of playing golf all day, Adam and Eve actually had work to do! And this truth echoes into today where its evident, even in Heaven, that there will always be work to do. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Chris and Will discuss the importance of baptism and what it signifies for a Christian believer to the world. They also talk about Holy Spirit (not the Holy Spirit), who he is and what he does for Christians that walk in obedience with God. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Chris and Will talk about the true meaning of forgiveness of sins and the redemptive power that comes with the Easter Holiday, the most important holiday in all of Christian tradition. They share the resurrection story from the last few chapters of the different Gospels and what the redemptive power of Christ's resurrection means for you! Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Chris and Will do a deep dive into the story of Jonah and how the actions and behaviors of Jonah can teach us about servitude and getting out of our comfort zone. They explain how Jonah's actions or reveal God's character with how he works through us to further the Kingdom of God. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris share the story of Gideon and how through full dependence on God, he will take you into circumstances that you would not be able to find yourself in by your own strength. They explain the true definition of success and how every single thing that we do can be an act of worship to God. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about the way to overcome being controlled by your emotions and how the answer is being rooted in the Spirit. They share how God has moved through their own experiences, and how Christians of all walks of life struggle with being swayed by emotions but how anyone can find assurance in the Spirit and the solution is often simpler than you think. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris share some of the big ways that God is moving in their lives and some of the big ministry projects they feel called to. They share how two jamokes like them can be used in big ways, and if God will use them God will use you! Sharing some vision for the future of their ministries, they explain how it is God calls us to big things one small step at a time. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]