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Rethinking the Church’s Approach to Sexuality

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!

Oct 6, 20251h 11m

Getting Out of the Church of Christ Bubble, with Marco Arroyo

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

Sep 29, 20251h 1m

Can The Church Capitalize On This Moment?

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

Sep 22, 20251h 0m

They Shot Charlie Kirk

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

Sep 11, 20251h 2m

5 Misused Verses: Jesus Edition

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

Sep 8, 202553 min

Scripture, Authority, Tradition, and the Case for the Churches of Christ

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

Sep 1, 20251h 7m

Think Fast: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's Engagement

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

Aug 28, 202510 min

Cracker Barrel’s Lessons for Building a Church Culture

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

Aug 25, 20251h 0m

Q&A: Demons, Church Troubles, Jesus As A Boy, And More!

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

Aug 18, 20251h 13m

Does Your Kid HAVE To Marry A Christian?

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

Aug 11, 20251h 6m

7 “Acceptable” Sins to Guard Against

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

Aug 4, 20251h 5m

Think Fast: Pedro Pascal's "Anxiety"

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

Jul 31, 20255 min

Pros and Cons of the Booming Church Conference Culture

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

Jul 28, 20251h 1m

Think Fast: Why the Coldplay Scandal Went so Viral

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

Jul 24, 20259 min

The Gaines Controversy and Appeasing the World

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

Jul 21, 202557 min

Grow Up: Why Young People Aren’t Turning Into Adults

We discuss some alarming statistics about young people's failure to reach milestones like marriage, childbearing, home ownership, and more, along with how it got this way and what the church can do about it. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro and research07:09 - Discussing the causes15:17 - Feminism's influence27:03 - Economic factors30:27 - Priorities for young men41:30 - Re-centering marriage51:34 - Think Fast: AI Goes Rogue With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Visit our sponsor at cobbpublishing.comJoin us for the Deep End at focuspress.org/plus

Jul 14, 202559 min

Think Fast: AI Goes Rogue

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Grok, the AI chatbot found on Elon Musk's X, went off script recently, calling itself "MechaHitler, questioning the holocaust, and more. We discuss the lessons to be taken for Christians and their usage of AI Catch the full episode of Think Deeper on Monday, 7/14! With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie focuspress.org

Jul 11, 20257 min

VBS, Worship, and the Place of Reverence

We revisit one of our oldest takes with a look at the place of reverence in Vacation Bible School, but also in. worship and other church activities. With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Join us for the Deep End! focuspress.org/plus And, visit out sponsor at cobbpublishing.com

Jul 8, 202557 min

Is Command, Example, Necessary Inference an Error?

We continue our examination of critiques from former church of Christ members, including a lengthy look at the Command, Example, Necessary Inference method of application that drives most church teaching. 00:00 - Intro04:30 - The thief on the cross06:55 - Attendance requirements13:03 - Are women oppressed in the church?19:00 - CENI and the Silence of Scripture, the two big principles25:17 - The need for balance28:18 - Alternatives to CENI31:20 - Do we mirror the early church?40:00 - How much does opinion and personal interpretation factor in to our doctrines?49:00 - Are we inconsistent in applying CENI? With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Referenced: Thats Jesus Channel, Reddit r/excoc Join our email list and sign up for the Deep End at focuspress.org/plusSign up for Jack's email list at jackwilkie.coAnd, visit our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com

Jun 30, 20251h 2m

Answering Ex-Church of Christ Critiques

We dive in to online critiques of the churches of Christ from former members and weigh which arguments have some validity and which ones are way off. Chapters00:00 - Intro and disclaimers04:07 - An "Indoctrination" problem?10:18 - Reasons people leave the church19:42 - Are Christians judgmental?26:20 - Arguing over Easter30:35 - "We only follow the Bible"34:38 - Conservative purity spiraling39:19 - Pushed out by politics46:05 - No debates allowed48:40 - The pull of a capella worship51:47 - Think Fast: Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Trans Treatment for Minors With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Visit us at focuspress.org and join us for the Deep End by signing up at focuspress.org/plus

Jun 23, 20251h 0m

Think Fast: Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Trans Treatment for Minors

The Supreme Court has upheld Tennessee's ban on transgender treatment for minors in United States v. Skrmetti. We discuss what this means and what it teaches us about Christians, politics, evangelism, and more. Subscribe to catch the full episode on Monday, June 23!

Jun 19, 20259 min

Don’t Be That Guy: 10 Church Member Stereotypes to Avoid

This week we discuss stereotypical "problem members" in the church and how not to be one of them. Our top 10 list: 00:00 - Introduction03:02 - The Pot Luck Specialist05:23 - The Co-Teacher08:01 - The Nine-Fifteener and the Ten-Fifty-Sevener11:47 - The No-Show16:36 - The Critic22:46 - The Absentee Voter29:08 - The Taker34:08 - The Emotional Landmine36:57 - The CryBully44:00 - The Bully47:10 - Think Fast: Simone Biles Flips on Trans Athletes With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe WilkieVisit us at focuspress.org/thinkdeeperCheck out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com

Jun 16, 202555 min

Think Fast: Simone Biles Flips on Trans Athletes

Decorated American gymnast Simone Biles had strong thoughts on those who oppose male participation in female sports... until she had a sudden change of heart. We discuss what happened and what lessons can be taken from the episode.

Jun 13, 20256 min

An Inside Look at Hollywood's Darkness, with Vince Boling

Vince Boling joins the show to tell stories from his time working on set alongside some of Hollywood's biggest names, and how the darkness he saw led him back to the Lord. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Vince's backstory11:20 - Noticing something was "off"16:18 - The behind the scenes overlap of Hollywood and the porn industry18:36 - Is Satan's influence direct or indirect?33:05 - Does Vince participate in boycotts?36:50 - What advice would Vince give to young people who have Hollywood aspirations?40:00 - Can you be Christian in Hollywood?42:48 - The horror stories that drove Vince out of Hollywood and back to church51:28 - Think Fast: Is Pride Month fading? With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe WilkieJoin our Patreon at focuspress.org/plus for more! Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction and Vince's backstory(00:11:20) - Noticing something was "off"(00:16:18) - The behind the scenes overlap of Hollywood and the porn industry(00:18:36) - Is Satan's influence direct or indirect?(00:33:05) - Does Vince participate in boycotts?(00:36:50) - What advice would Vince give to young people who have Hollywood aspirations?(00:40:00) - Can you be Christian in Hollywood?(00:42:48) - The horror stories that drove Vince out of Hollywood and back to church(00:51:28) - Think Fast: Is Pride Month fading?

Jun 9, 20251h 2m

Think Fast: Is Pride Month Fading?

Many have noticed that Pride Month seems to lack the energy it once had. Are corporations changing their tune? Is this an effect of a change in government? Is this a trend, or a momentary pause? We discuss these on this week's Think Fast. For the full episode, tune in Monday, June 9 for a special interview with a guest who has seen Hollywood's inner workings and has plenty of stories to tell.

Jun 6, 202510 min

Are There Degrees of Heaven and Hell?

At the judgment, every human will meet their fate of reward or punishment. But once we've been sorted into one of those categories, will there be extra reward or extra punishment based on our deeds? Can we add "jewels to our crown" as some say? 00:00 - Intro and what we believe07:10 - Scriptures on levels of reward25:42 - Scriptures on degrees of punishment37:30 - What form would greater rewards and punishment take?47:00 - Answering objections1:08:10 - Think Fast: Phil Robertson and the Duck Dynasty Legacy Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and what we believe(00:07:10) - Scriptures on levels of reward(00:25:42) - Scriptures on degrees of punishment(00:37:30) - What form would these rewards and punishment take?(00:47:00) - Answering objections(01:08:10) - Think Fast: Phil Robertson and the Duck Dynasty Legacy

Jun 2, 20251h 17m

Think Fast: Phil Robertson and the Duck Dynasty Legacy

With Phil Robertson's passing, we discuss the impact made by his business and the Duck Dynasty television craze, along with what good and bad Christian entertainment looks like. Catch the full episode of Think Deeper on Monday, 5/29 as we discuss the idea of levels of reward and punishment in heaven and hell

May 29, 20259 min

The Sins of Men, the Sins of Women

God wired men and women differently, with different strengths, skills, and tendencies. Unfortunately, Satan knows this and can turn our tendencies into temptations. We discuss: - The most-discussed sin for men and for women- How a sin like pride manifests differently for the two- How social media amplifies bad tendencies- The power struggle set forth by Adam and Eve and more! With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.comAnd, visit us at focuspress.org

May 26, 20251h 5m

Think Fast: Joe Rogan Goes to Church

With reports that podcasting megastar Joe Rogan has begun to regularly attend worship services, we react to what this says about the culture, the blessings and challenges of celebrity conversions, and what the churches of Christ can learn from this.

May 24, 20259 min

Guide, Guard, and Direct Us: Church of Christ Lingo

We examine common quips and phrases you'll hear in the churches of Christ, including "Steps of Salvation," "the Brotherhood," "Separate and Apart from the Lord's Supper," and more! SECTIONS: 00:00 - Intro 5:30 - "Ready Recollection," "Separate & Apart," and Other Cliches 18:20 - Bible Things in Bible Ways, the Pattern, and Silence 38:00 - The Steps of Salvation 46:45 - "Church of Christ" and "The Brotherhood" 54:44 - Think Fast: Must Christians Support Israel? Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro(00:05:30) - "Ready Recollection," "Separate & Apart," and Other Cliches(00:18:20) - Bible Things in Bible Ways, the Pattern, and Silence(00:38:00) - The Steps of Salvation(00:46:45) - "Church of Christ" and "The Brotherhood(00:54:44) - Think Fast: Must Christians Support Israel?

May 19, 20251h 4m

Think Fast: Do Christians Have To Support Israel?

In this week's Think Fast we look at President Trump's negotiations in the Middle East and the rumors that the US and the Israeli government are not on the same page. Many Evangelicals believe God has commanded the US and all other nations to support Israel... but is that true? From the Think Deeper Podcast episode, Guide, Guard, and Direct Us: Church of Christ Lingo available Monday, May 19

May 15, 202510 min

Millennials and Boomers, Xers and Zoomers

We live in possibly the most generationally divided time ever. Thanks to mass media and the rapid growth of technology, we have 4 generations with as little in common as any. We discuss: How the Post-WWII world has changed things so drastically for all of us The strengths and weaknesses of each generation Statistical insights that help us understand each other What it's going to take to bring the generations together Chapters: 00:00 - Intro and defining terms 03:10 - Generational defensiveness 9:30 - Where the breakdown began 22:20 - Interesting statistics 30:15 - The turning tide 36:00 - Self-awareness of our failures 49:10 - Think Fast: A New Pope Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and Defining Terms(00:03:10) - Generational Defensiveness(00:09:30) - Where the breakdown began(00:22:20) - Interesting statistics(00:30:15) - The turning tide(00:36:00) - Self-awareness of our failures(00:49:10) - Think Fast: New Pope

May 12, 202556 min

The Prom Question & the Importance of Rites of Passage

We're back! This week Think Deeper returns with a look at the question of whether Christian teens should go to prom, whether parents should allow it, and the place of rites of passage in young people's growth. 5:25 - our answers and making the "steel man" case for prom11:45 - is this a Romans 14 issue, a matter of opinion?17:30 - parents' responsibility to their children22:47 - statistics that shed light on the prom experience30:13 - is modesty conditional?36:30 - answering arguments40:45 - what about formal banquets and prom alternatives?53:55 - what other rites of passage might be useful for young people?1:07:00 - THINK FAST! Tariffs and living with less With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Visit us at focuspress.org, and join us at focuspress.org/plus to get access to the Deep End and plenty of other exclusives! Chapters (00:05:25) - our answers and making the "steel man" case for prom(00:11:45) - is this a Romans 14 issue, a matter of opinion?(00:17:30) - parents' responsibility to their children(00:22:47) - statistics that shed light on the prom experience(00:30:13) - is modesty conditional?(00:36:30) - answering arguments(00:40:45) - what about formal banquets and prom alternatives?(00:53:55) - what other rites of passage might be useful for young people?(01:07:00) - THINK FAST! Tariffs and living with less

May 5, 20251h 12m

Think Fast: Tariffs and Living with Less

Think Fast returns! Each Friday we'll be reacting to some major headline or talking point of that week, beginning with this discussion of President Trump's comments on some of the expected effects of tariffs. Keep an eye out for our return episode Monday - The Prom Question and Rites of Passage

May 2, 20257 min

REWIND: Lines of Fellowship and Church Autonomy

In the churches of Christ, congregations are autonomous... to a point. Deciding when a line has been crossed and others have become beyond fellowship is a delicate but critical matter. Topics include: - The tendencies of progressivism and hyperconservatism- Being open to one another without becoming compromised- Being exclusive without being exclusionary- Whether there's a difference between salvation issues and fellowship issues- Are churches supposed to "police" one another? With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie

Apr 28, 20251h 1m

REWIND: Toxic Feminism

Feminism's influence runs deep in our day, making it difficult for us to discern what God's design for women should look like. In this week's rewind, the guys examined the Bible's teachings on the design of women, their strengths, their weaknesses, and how our culture has missed the mark.

Apr 21, 20251h 26m

REWIND: Masculinity Matters

The world clearly has no idea what a man is, nor what a woman is. But do Christians know? Can we articulate the differences? Can we explain the strengths and weaknesses God gave to men, and why they matter? In this episode the guys discuss the common stereotypes of harmful masculinity before contrasting them with the role for which God created men. Originally aired March 29, 2022

Apr 14, 20251h 27m

REWIND: Christians and Self-Defense

Originally published in September 2022 Some Christians claim Jesus explicitly told us to prepare ourselves for self-defense. Other Christians claim Jesus expressly prohibited us from doing so. How can there be such a wide chasm of opinions on this matter? And what does the Bible really say? We discuss in this episode. Topics include: How both sides of the debate often misunderstand Jesus What the Old Testament teaches us on the matter Situations such as home intrusions, active shooters in the church building, war, and the like For more, join us at patreon.com/focuspressinc

Apr 7, 20251h 15m

Were We Wrong? Think Deeper, Re-Examined

We're no strangers to controversy, but we want to be sure we're understood properly when we do wade into the controversial.In this episode, we look back on 169 episodes of Think Deeper (so far) and clarify some of the views we've shared and how they've been received. Topics include: - An announcement about the show - 00:00 - What do we REALLY believe about the man and woman's roles in the home? - 05:39- Servant leadership... are we against servants, leaders, both, or neither? - 15:19- Have we been too hard on the church? - 23:20- Are we against Christian conferences and colleges? - 41:05- Do we think Christians should mix country and religion? - 51:24 With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Visit our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Check us out at focuspress.org And, sign up for our exclusive Deep End episodes and much more at patreon.com/focuspressinc

Mar 31, 20251h 1m

How Much of the Old Law Are We Supposed to Follow?

The church's under-discussion of the Old Law combined with the rise of popular online Bible study communities is leading many astray with regard to Law-keeping. We discuss the rise of Torah Observant Christianity and Messianic Judaism and how it misunderstands the place of the Law of Moses, including: - Why so many are feeling drawn to keep the Law - Why they believe what they do, and what the Scriptures say - Is Sunday the new Sabbath? - What ARE we supposed to do with the Mosaic Law? - THINK FAST: A JFK Files spin-off question Will Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com And, visit us at focuspress.org

Mar 24, 20251h 1m

Should These Hymns Be Removed From Our Song Books?

We discuss the theological importance of hymn lyrics and how they teach us doctrinal truths - even when we don't realize it. Topics include: Is 'Just a Little Talk with Jesus' teach wrongly about salvation? Does 'The Old Rugged Cross' glorify the cross instead of Jesus? Should we sing about our 'Mansion Over the Hilltop?' How can we know what's a personal nitpick and what's a legitimate complaint with a song? Plus, blind ranking classic hymns! Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com And, visit us at focuspress.org

Mar 17, 20251h 1m

A Dire Warning for the Near Future

The winds of change are kicking up in the culture and the church, and a lot of positive developments are coming with them. However, correction always comes with the risk of overcorrection. We discuss: - Finding balance between feminism and an increasingly popular chauvinism - How rejecting "anti-racism" can turn into full-blown racism if we're not careful - The decline of Christian Gnostic tendencies and how the new perspectives can go wrong - Why older generations have to learn not to fight positive change - Why younger generations have to reform with humility and more Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com And, visit us at focuspress.org

Mar 10, 20251h 3m

How To Not Get Tricked By False Teaching

Jack and Joe break down the logical fallacies and bad arguments used to introduce false teachings and teach you how to spot them. Topics include: - The primary logical fallacy that has been used to bring in LGBT support, women preachers, and all kinds of other errors - How to represent an opponent's beliefs without building a straw man argument - How empathy gets weaponized against good-hearted Christians - When the slippery slope is a bad argument, and when it's a good argument and more! Check out our sponsors at cobbpublishing.com And, visit us at focuspress.org

Mar 3, 20251h 0m

Maybe We All Aren't As Busy As We Think

We discuss the distractions in life that keep us from doing the things we know we should, including: How sports can dominate a family's life The way social media eats our time without us realizing it Why even church activities can be distractions What we can do to keep our priorities in line With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com, and visit us at focuspress.org

Feb 24, 20251h 2m

Is Woke-ism Dying?

For 10+ years, "woke" views on race, sexuality, and more have dominated the culture and even infiltrated the church. But is the tide turning? We discuss: How bad did it get? What was the tipping point, and what factors have caused this turnaround? Is this a permanent change in direction, or is the ideology just lying low for a while? 3 ways Christians are likely to respond Join us at the benefit dinner! focuspress.org/benefit Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com

Feb 17, 20251h 3m

How to Find a Spouse

With Valentine's Day around the corner, we discuss the Christian's path toward finding a spouse. Topics include: - Rating college, apps, events, and other places where people go to find connections- Dating, courtship, and hybrid approaches- Pitfalls to avoid- The place of attraction- The most important qualities to look for and more! With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com And, keep up with all the latest by joining our mailing list at focuspress.org Join us in the Deep End for an exclusive bonus episode each Friday - focuspress.org/plus

Feb 10, 20251h 5m

Does JD Vance Love His Neighbor?

Vice President JD Vance started a controversy recently when he stated that Christianity teaches a hierarchy of loves beginning with the home. We discuss: Are Christians supposed to love some people more than others? If there is to be a hierarchy of loves, what is it? How have "love your neighbor" and "love one another as I have loved you" been misunderstood? How does it affect the church when we get this wrong? Go to focuspress.org to shop, donate, or check out the latest content Looking for more Christian podcasts? Subscribe to Godly Young Men for more from Joe and Will, and Church Reset for Jack And, check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com

Feb 3, 202552 min

The Preacher Pay Problem

We continue the discussion on church finances. This week we look at: Are preachers paid fairly? Ways churches can help their preachers make a proper income, even if they don't have enough money Should elders be paid? How much is too much when it comes to spending on building luxuries or events? and more! For more, go to focuspress.org With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie

Jan 27, 202553 min

Has Church Benevolence Gone Too Far?

We begin a 2-part look at church finances, including: - Is tithing an obligation, a good idea, or an outdated concept? - Can church efforts to care for the community be misguided? - Should we have a widow payroll like Paul discusses in 1 Timothy 5? - What is the place of missions in the church's budget? and more! Stay tuned for next week when we'll discuss paying elders, preacher salaries, church spending, and more. With Will Harrub, Joe Wilkie, and Jack Wilkie

Jan 20, 202557 min

Satan's Attack on the Home

The home was mankind's first institution, and its health goes a long way toward determining a people's health - which is why Satan is so eager to tear it down. In this month's Think Magazine crossover episode, we examine some of the primary ways the home can be torn apart. Topics include: - The subversion of God's authority structure - When to involve the elders in a marital conflict - Divided loyalties caused by social media, peer groups, and other outside influences - The ripple effects of sexual sin - Think Fast: Would you rather raise a family 100 years in the past or 100 years in the future? To get the magazine issue - focuspress.org/think

Jan 13, 202555 min