Think Deeper

Recent viral posts raised an interesting question: does conversion to Christianity remove the consequences of past sexual sin once you go looking for a spouse? We discussed the many issues surrounding this debate that set the internet on fire for a few days. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and reading the tweets07:18 - Why did this debate go so viral?12:27 - What should we teach our kids about who they marry? What "baggage" is there and what can it do?23:54 - The right way and wrong way to use testimony33:29 - Is it more spiritually mature to care about someone's past, or less?37:51 - Being honest with people without crushing their hope44:38 - A therapists' perspective on learning to handle your spouse's baggage49:49 - Evangelicalism's weakness toward young women and the toll on young men53:59 - Think Fast: Another Dugger Downfall Join us on Focus+ for the exclusive weekly Deep End episode and plenty more! focuspress.org/plus Check out our sponsors at cobbpublishing.com And, visit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

We discuss the latest sordid headline about the Duggar family, including - The big family question- Why sin has to be dealt with COMPLETELY- How this will be twisted against Bible believers and more Tune into the full episode Monday: Does A Future Spouse’s Past Matter?

We apologize for the lack of our usually scheduled Monday episode, but we waited a day to go live and recap Jack's debate on baptism! Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and initial thoughts07:13 - Getting denominations to defend their "home court"14:32 - Debating like a Christian vs. taking pot-shots17:09 - Strongest and weakest points of the debate?26:36 - Jake Hisaw joins to talk the value of debates and the church of Christ's growing influence41:25 - Debate tactics and rhetorical posturing48:23 - The value and limitations of using Greek1:03:53 - Reformation vs. Restoration approaches Join us on Focus+ to get exclusive access to the weekly Deep End episode, Daily Devos, deep dive Bible studies, and more! focuspress.org/plus Check out Jake's work at https://www.youtube.com/@TheProgressivePrimitivist Follow us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

Youth faithfulness remains one of the biggest challenges facing the church. As we strive to boost our percentages in this generation of young people, we examine some of the biggest obstacles that can shipwreck their faith, and discuss how to avoid those obstacles. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and explaining our approach04:58 - Uninvolved parents12:15 - "Diversifying your family's portfolio"25:19 - Can they look "stupid" or "uncool?"31:23 - The hard work it takes37:17 - The social media pitfall44:24 - The pull of worldly pleasures starts really early48:41 - Dad and Mom's walk with God56:37 - Do we have vision? With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Join us for the Deep End each Friday by becoming a supporter at focuspress.org/plus! Visit our sponsors at cobbpublishing.com Follow us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

We discuss the viral post about bringing "loud kids" to church. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Reading and reacting to the viral post from Mt. Washington Church 05:15 - Are loud kids a distraction? 11:06 - Different policies for members and visitors? 14:57 - Leadership's role in setting standards 20:54 - How can churches help parents train kids in worship? 25:46 - Can churches give parenting critiques? 29:16 - The importance of approachability 36:35 - This isn't just on the moms 45:43 - Is children's church a reasonable solution? 53:55 - What about the church's response to children with special needs? With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out Jack's article on the issue at https://jackwilkie.co/p/on-loud-kids-in-church Visit our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Follow us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

The command to observe a Sabbath day of rest as established in Exodus is not found in the New Testament... but can it still be a useful part of our spiritual lives today?What forms might that take? Join us for a discussion on the place of "Sabbath" in the Christian life. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - What do we mean by "Sabbath?"07:59 - Why discuss an idea that can't be bound?13:38 - The goodness of rest24:46 - The power of the Chick-fil-a approach31:55 - Bringing back the concept of "The Lord's Day"34:47 - What a "day of rest" may look like48:03 - Avoiding legalism in our personal convictions56:06 - THINK FAST: An Alarming Stat On Men’s and Women’s Wages With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Join us for the weekly Deep End exclusive episode and plenty more at focuspress.org/plus Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Follow us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

We discuss a report that links mens and women's wages to fertility rates and how the study correlates to Biblical gender roles Catch the full episode on Monday, where we discuss, "Can Christians Observe a 'Sabbath?' Should They?" focuspress.org jackwilkie.co

We continue our study on some of the Bible's difficult teachings with a look at Old Testament polygamy and the charge that the Word is unfair to women. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and recapping Bible controversies03:52 - Polygamy in the Bible12:01 - Reality of the time vs. God's ideal17:35 - The precedent of Jesus in Matt. 19, and hermeneutical tactics28:17 - How do we judge people of the past?38:17 - Did the Bible establish the mistreatment of women?46:52 - What non-religious charges of misogyny miss50:46 - When Christians are embarrassed by the Bible's teaching on women Join us on our Patreon, Focus+! focuspress.org/plus Check out our sponsors at cobbpublishing.comVisit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

There have been a number of controversies in the headlines recently, with Bad Bunny's halftime performance vs. TPUSA's, President Trump's video mishap, and the competing interpretations of the Epstein files. What's a Christian to make of it all? Are each week's headlines worth our time? If so, why, and what guidelines should we observe? CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and a survey of the events that prompted the episode04:00 - Finding balance in how much we consume12:49 - Principles for choosing what outlets to follow15:10 - The differing struggles for men and women27:22 - How to evaluate the time you spend online33:07 - The negative and positive impacts of posting about current events40:34 - How do you even find truth in all the slop?49:34 - Avoiding performative outrage With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Visit our sponsors at cobbpublishing.com Check us out at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co Join our Patreon by going to focuspress.org/plus to get access to the weekly Deep End exclusive episode!

We begin a look at some of the Bible's more controversial topics, focusing this week on genocide like the flood and the Canaanite conquest, and slavery in the Old and New Testaments CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro, and the importance of wrestling with difficult questions04:46 - Genocide and God's character15:19 - Was it solely about the Nephilim?23:55 - Slavery - chattel, indentured servitude, or both?34:15 - How cultural contexts impact the discussion38:16 - Why isn't this situation ethics?45:38 - Christ's impact on the world51:45 - Is it a sin? When did it become a sin?54:41 - THINK FAST: Newfound optimism for the churches of Christ? With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Visit our sponsors at cobbpublishing.com Check us out at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

We continue our list of the biggest challenges facing the church this year! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and the Rising Threat of AI10:28 - A looming confrontation over gender roles21:55 - Political division in the church37:08 - We're correcting errors of the past, but...47:14 - The biggest problem continues to be...01:03:41 - Recapping our Top 10 list With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Visit our sponsors at cobbpublishing.com Visit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

4 years ago we listed what we considered to be the biggest threats facing the churches of Christ in 2022. With so much happening since then, we thought it would be a good time to revisit our lists and update them for 2026. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and the need to get serious08:27 - Are we impacting the culture?24:40 - Uniting the highly divided generations37:08 - Plugged-in leadership47:47 - The lack of decisive leadership54:21 - Honorable mentions and previewing part 2 With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Visit our sponsors at cobbpublishing.comCheck us out at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

We discuss perhaps the one facet of Sunday church life we have yet to cover: the Bible class. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro04:04 - The history of Sunday School10:03 - The pros and cons of age-segregated classes18:21 - When do youths need to graduate? Can women teach a baptized boy?26:16 - How can we maximize the usefulness of kids' classes?33:38 - What is the best format for adult Bible classes?43:12 - How can you get more out of a class as a listener - even if it's dry?50:19 - Should any topic be off-limits in Bible class?55:48 - Does "Women keep silent in the churches" apply in Bible class settings? With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Visit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

Old friends Titus Anderson and Daniel Mayfield join Jack for a discussion on 6 different interpretive approaches you can use when studying your Bible! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro, and reading vs. studying 05:41 - The Bible as storybook 13:48 - The Bible as "true myth" 20:16 - "Love letter" vs. Rule book 42:46 - Zooming in (exegesis) vs. zooming out (typology) 55:40 - Practical tips for using these approaches in your Bible time With Jack Wilkie, Titus Anderson, and Daniel Mayfield Follow us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co Join us for the Deep End by going to focuspress.org/plus

We begin 2026 with a look at an issue that is rapidly becoming one of the most important of the decade. Across religious, political, and generational lines, views on Israel and the Jewish faith and people are wildly misaligned. We discuss the lay of the land, what is out of bounds, and how to entertain these difficult conversations. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and statistics05:44 - Kanye, October 7, and how we got here09:34 - Generational and religious differences15:03 - The complicated relationship between Judaism and Christianity27:38 - 5 major views within churches40:58 - Where we can agree to disagree, and where we can't54:10 - Think Fast: The Somali Daycare Scandal With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Visit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.coJoin us for the Deep End and get plenty of other subscriber benefits by going to focuspress.org/plus Referenced:The Growing Divide Over Israel - https://jackwilkie.co/p/the-growing-divide-over-israelPew Research: Views on Abortion - https://www.pewresearch.org/chart/views-on-abortion-by-race-and-ethnicity/Pew Research: Religion and Views on LGBTQ Issues - https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/02/26/religion-and-views-on-lgbtq-issues-and-abortion/

We discuss the allegations of mass fraud perpetrated by Somalians running government-funded day cares in Minnesota and other states. Tune in Monday for the full episode of Think Deeper: Israel, Judaism, and "Jewish Influence" With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Visit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

We recap the year that was and count down our top 10 storylines, touching on topics such as Charlie Kirk, Israel, the new pope, youth culture (6-7!), sports betting, and more. With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Join us at focuspress.org/plus to catch the exclusive Deep End episode each week. Check out our sponsors at cobbpublishing.com And, join our mailing lists at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

We discuss the hot controversy regarding whether parents should tell their kids about Santa Claus. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro, and why we're doing an episode on the topic05:30 - History of St. Nicholas and Santa Claus08:52 - Is it a lie?27:32 - Taking it too far: making Santa God, and manipulating behavior37:40 - Taking it too far: parents overdoing it49:16 - Romans 14 and disagreeing charitably With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Visit our sponsor at cobbpublishing.comVisit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.com

"We don't go to church, we ARE the church." Well, kind of. On this episode, the crew discusses whether the church is the people who go there, the institution, or something in between. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introducing the question06:58 - Is the church just the people?11:32 - "It's not an organization, it's an organism" - true or false?16:25 - The church requires purpose31:25 - The community church to Catholic church pendulum36:54 - The house church question42:22 - When church leadership goes wrong, and when to leave a church50:04 - When the members go wrong, and what leadership should do55:17 - Think Fast: Is it lying to tell your kids Santa is real? Visit our sponsors at cobbpublishing.com Check us out at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.com Join us for the exclusive Deep End episode each week by going to focuspress.org/plus

It's suddenly a hot debate as to whether it's wrong for parents to tell their kids Santa Claus is real. In this Think Fast, we give our takes and discuss why it's a controversy when it seemingly wasn't before. Tune in on Monday for the full episode, 'What is the Church?' With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie focuspress.org jackwilkie.co

Joe and Will interview Jack about his new book, You Are Saved: The Christian's Assurance. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and announcing Jack's book05:05 - Why write a book on assurance of salvation?13:00 - The problem of legalism20:24 - How lacking assurance keeps us from spiritual maturity26:10 - Why focusing on doctrinal differences keeps us insecure35:32 - The problem of overreacting to "faith alone" and cheap grace41:34 - Do we have a "personal relationship" with God? Does the Holy Spirit indwell us?45:28 - How can we avoid having a false assurance?55:40 - Why is rebaptism so common in the churches of Christ? With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Get You Are Saved at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3MgpGt7 or Focus Press: https://www.focuspress.org/shop Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.comJoin us for the exclusive "Deep End" episode each week at focuspress.org/plus

It's our 200th episode! We got together for a wide-ranging discussion across the spectrum of personal, spiritual, work, and more. Topics include: - Best marriage improvement books- Most impactful books- Christians and Harry Potter- Where the feminist movement stands today- Avoiding hypocrisy in leadership- The proper place of sports, movies, and other hobbies- Finding time for silence- The importance of financial discipline- What Joe would change about therapy world- Navigating family boundaries, holiday edition- Dealing with church hurt without becoming bitter- Trying to impact the church for good- Avoiding workaholism Questions for you:- Which holiday is the best?- What are your thoughts on Christians and Harry Potter?- Who is the face of feminism today?- Any tips for families and in-laws to navigate the holidays? With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.comVisit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co Pick up Jack's new book 'You Are Saved' at Amazon or Focus Press!

Are we doing enough to protect our children from abuse in the church? What about preventing and handling harassment among adults? On this week's Think Deeper, we discuss the alarming statistics surrounding sexual abuse and the crucial steps we must take to safeguard our congregations. CHAPTERS:00:00 - Introductory thoughts and the reason for this episode08:27 - Statistics and the scope of the problem14:25 - Dealing with repentant offenders21:50 - The responsibilities of church leaders27:31 - Generational differences in approaches34:22 - Youth ministry issues44:58 - Taking precautions without viewing everyone as a threat49:13 - Thoughts for victims With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Visit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com

"Hellfire and Brimstone" preaching is often thought of as a relic of Sundays gone by... but should it be? Have we overcorrected and begun to under-emphasize hell? We discuss CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introductory thoughts05:40 - Biblical terms for afterlife (Hades, Sheol) and punishment (Gehenna, Tartarus)13:48 - Jesus' words on hell20:28 - God's nature and punishment29:40 - Hell in the epistles35:39 - Consequences of over-emphasizing hell45:47 - Consequences of under-emphasizing hell55:09 - Does God send people to hell, or just let them choose it? Episodes mentioned: What Happens When We Die? (October 16, 2023) Are There Degrees of Heaven and Hell? (May 29, 2025) With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Visit our sponsor at cobbpublishing.comCheck us out at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.comAnd, join us for the exclusive Deep End episode by becoming a supporter at focuspress.org/plus

With the government shut down set to leave federal SNAP benefits for groceries unfunded, we discuss this issue from a Biblical lens and discuss the church's duty in times like these. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and covering the problem05:33 - Problems with the program12:28 - Compassion and its guidelines17:00 - Biblical principles from Leviticus and 2 Thessalonians23:30 - Guidelines for churches34:00 - The "Fudge Rounds" problem and what charitable money should buy48:19 - Think Fast: Nick Fuentes and the 'Platforming Problem' - Visit our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com- Check us out at focuspress.org, and join Jack's email list free at jackwilkie.com- And, join us in our Patreon to get access to the weekly Deep End episode and all kinds of other exclusive content! patreon.com/focuspressinc

In the wake of leading conservative commentator Tucker Carlson's interview with controversial figure Nick Fuentes, a great debate has been waged online about the matter of "platforming." Should we have public dialogue with objectionable people? What are the limits? When it comes to the church, where do we draw the line of those we can speak with even if we disagree, and those whom we must mark and avoid? We discuss, on this week's Think Fast. Check us out at focuspress.org, and join Jack's email list free at jackwilkie.comAnd, join us in our Patreon to get access to the weekly Deep End episode and all kinds of other exclusive content! patreon.com/focuspressinc

In this episodes we examine 5 common challenges in the churches of Christ, and what can be done about them. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and an overview of the church's reputation05:00 - What is the proper place of emotion in the church?15:57 - Do we pray enough? Do we know how?27:50 - Where are we falling short in our Bible study?36:42 - Why do so many people fail to feel God's grace?45:58 - How do we avoid becoming legalistic without compromising doctrine?55:32 - THINK FAST: Is Halloween fading? With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check us out at focuspress.org, and join Jack's free email list at jackwilkie.com

Jack and Joe continue the discussion of having a backbone, with a practical look at what it takes to stand for truth in life's different situations. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and recap11:04 - Principles for taking a stand: Have a Biblical moral compass13:15 - Principles: fear God and not man18:10 - Principles: love people22:04 - Principles: prepare to be hated26:49 - Standing for truth in the church37:09 - Standing for truth in your marriage51:20 - Standing for truth in your parenting56:00 - Standing for truth in your friendships59:00 - Standing for truth in evangelism For more go to focuspress.orgYou can join Jack's email list free at jackwilkie.com

As C.S. Lewis wrote, "Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point." Every virtue we have to possess as Christians is only as good as the courage we have to stand behind it. Yet, we live in a time when courage is in short supply. In this episode, we discuss the importance of having a backbone. CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro and opening thoughts06:11 - Hegseth's example12:15 - How your backbone reveals your purpose20:51 - The cost of lacking a backbone24:50 - What do your decisions incentivize?36:20 - Jesus' example of taking stands46:02 - Beware the pretend backbone With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out Focus Press at focuspress.org, and join our supporters group at focuspress.org/pluls Join Jack's email list for free at jackwilkie.com

In a world that shoves sexuality in our face every day, the church must not fail to rise to the challenge. We discuss where the Christian response often goes wrong in the church and the home, and what can be done about it. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and announcement01:48 - The church's shortcomings on this topic14:13 - How to start an accountability program19:28 - Teaching beyond just abstinence29:10 - What about purity culture?34:36 - Where parents can go wrong41:12 - Why you need to talk about it with your kids50:18 - Helping teens navigate male-female relationships1:01:15 - Addressing boys and girls differently With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Join our free mailing lists at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.com Support us at focuspress.org/plus to get access to the weekly Deep End episode!

Marco Arroyo of 'In Between Sundays' joins the show! We discuss: 00:00 - Intro and the church's "YouTuber Mt Rushmore"02:28 - Getting the CoC to talk to each other10:36 - How to stay plugged in to the conversations that matter19:00 - Is the church of Christ an echo chamber?30:10 - Evangelizing in the digital public square35:44 - An appeal to get involved52:03 - Think Fast: Erika Kirk's Act of Forgiveness With Jack Wilkie and Joe Wilkie You can follow Marco at his YouTube channel Check out our sponsors at cobbpublishing.com You can join our mailing list, shop, and donate at focuspress.org, and you can join Jack's list at jackwilkie.com

Charlie Kirk's tragic death has sparked a renewed interest in Christianity in many who were previously indifferent. This week, the crew discusses what the church can do to make this stick and not just be a temporary bounce. CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro and reason for optimism04:20 - Should churches preach on current events?23:45 - A frank look at the churches of Christ38:00 - Getting outside our bubble43:20 - Crafting a message to the seekers With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsors at cobbpublishing.comJoin our email lists at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

The TD crew discusses the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Kirk's work, and the church's response Chapters: 00:00 - Intro and why this event felt different09:32 - Rejecting Bothsidesism18:46 - The courage to point out what's really happening22:55 - Rejecting Aboveitallism35:32 - The place of righteous anger44:50 - Can we stomach difficult realities?52:00 - What must be done

There are many misused verses in the Bible, and some of the biggest distortions are made from Jesus' own words. We discuss 5 verses from the Gospels that have been twisted to say something they don't say, along with how to discern the proper use for them. Topics: 00:00 - Intro and recapping our previous misused verses episode09:35 - Throwing stones19:10 - Who are "The least of these?"26:15 - Who's coming to dinner?35:05 - Family ties41:48 - Excused absences Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com And, join our email lists at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.com With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie

Today's generation of seekers are not like those of the past. They may not be interested in debates over issues like instrumental worship like people were before. Instead, they want to find something serious, with roots, and able to stand against the evils of our day. With those points of emphasis, is the church of Christ the best option? We discuss:00:00 - Intro06:24 - The blessing and wisdom of church autonomy14:15 - Where does church history stand? 22:10 - The case for local elders over a church government33:00 - What Sola Scriptura really means41:50 - Everybody has to interpret56:30 - Think Fast: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's Engagement Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Join our email lists at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.com And, join our supporters group on Focus Plus at focuspress.org/plus

We discuss the big news in the sports and entertainment world and what it means for feminism, the family, cultural influence on people's values, and more Join our email lists at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.com

Cracker Barrel's disastrous rebrand has been a hot topic online. But when ew peel back why it has been such a disaster, we can find important lessons for the church on building culture, having an identity, chasing approval, and more. We discuss:00:00 - Intro and Cracker Barrel's Rebrand06:12 - Identity, Culture, and the Church17:30 - All things to all men?24:35 - Courting the world's approval41:38 - Starving the sheep to feed the goats46:30 - Enforcing a standard Check out our sponsors at cobbpublishing.com Join our email lists at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

We respond to listener questions on a broad variety of topics! 00:00 - Intro and a fun question to start06:10 - What happened to Joseph?11:00 - Demons, Nephilim, and the Flood17:20 - What does it mean to grieve the Holy Spirit?22:45 - Jesus's childhood and the age of accountability30:32 - Questioning a Deuteronomic Law about sexual sin38:45 - How do you deal with church disappointment?47:51 - Church camp baptisms1:03:15 - Dating someone with different beliefs Visit our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Join our mailing lists at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.coAnd, become a Focus+ subscriber and get access to the Deep End and more! focuspress.org/plus

A recent controversy broke out over the premise that it is a failure for Christian fathers to give their daughters in marriage to non-Christians. We discuss: 00:00 - How the controversy began08:28 - Personal experience isn't an excuse17:42 - Who all is responsible?31:43 - What about God's results as a Father?37:50 - Intermarrying as evangelism39:45 - Scriptural principles50:03 - Failure and shame Join our mailing lists FREE at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.coVisit our sponsor at cobbpublishing.comAnd, join us in our supporter-exclusive Patreon at focuspress.org/plus

Christians agree all sin is wrong... but some seem to get a pass. Whether because they're so commonplace, they're hard to confront, or for some other reason, it can be easy for these 7 sins to stick around. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro comments06:46 - Worship concerns27:57 - Hurtful words38:25 - What we watch46:45 - Hanging onto hurts53:00 - Authority issues59:17 - Think Fast: Pedro Pascal's "Anxiety" Issues With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Join our mailing lists at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.coVisit our sponsor at cobbpublishing.comAnd, join us for the Deep End at focuspress.org/plus

Jack, Joe, and Will discuss the controversy surrounding actor Pedro Pascal and his interactions with his female co-stars, and what the situation says about mental health, "Me Too," and other hot-button issues Catch the full episode Monday, 8/4! For more, go to focuspress.org

Just about every week of the year there's a Christian conference or lectureship going on somewhere. As this style of event has steadily grown, it seems necessary to stop to ask a few questions about what the intended effects are, if they're being met, and if any negative side effects are presenting themselves. We discuss: 00:00 - Introduction and disclaimers04:10 - The great blessings15:33 - The cross-examination28:16 - The keynote speaker vs. the local preacher32:45 - Don't discount local fellowship and worship42:06 - Is more preaching our biggest need?51:53 - Think Fast: Why the Coldplay Couple went so viral With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsors at cobbpublishing.com And, join our mailing lists at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

A CEO gets caught with the wrong woman at a concert... and next thing you know, they're the main characters of the internet. Why was this such a viral moment, and what can we learn from it?We discuss on this week's Think Fast! With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe WilkieVisit us at focuspress.org for more

Controversy is brewing in Waco, TX as Chip and Joanna Gaines' new show features a homosexual "family." We discuss 00:00 - The issue, the backlash, and the response12:13 - The problem with normalizing sinful behavior23:08 - How to associate with a world that rejects God26:40- The pitfalls of Christian celebrity37:34 - The false Gospel of niceness and how to "love the sinner"46:55 - The importance of reestablishing Christian confidence With Will Harrub and Jack WilkieVisit our sponsor at cobbpublishing.comCheck us out at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co