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The Top 5 Most Misused Bible Verses
Misuse of Bible verses is rampant in today's world. In this episode the guys list their top 5 most misused verses, while also giving principles for study and interpretation to understand the Bible better and avoid misusing the Word.

The 3 Biggest Challenges Facing the Church in 2022
A rapidly changing world means new challenges for the church to navigate. This week the guys share their lists of what they see as the top 3 challenges facing the church in 2022.

"Once saved, barely saved"
Many Christians struggle with feeling assured of their salvation. It often seems as though we overreacted to "once saved, always saved" by running to "once saved, barely saved." In this week's episode: - Addressing "I hope I've done enough" and other misunderstandings of God's grace - The proper place of works and fruit in the Christian life - How you can know you are saved

Youth Ministry: Helping, or Hurting?
The youth dropout rate in Christianity remains high. Is youth ministry helping, or is it hurting? In this week's episode: - What we should expect of young people - The pie chart of responsibility for a teenager's soul - How teens can contribute

Does Christianity address mental health?
This week co-host and licensed therapist Joe Wilkie takes the show through an examination of mental health from a Biblical perspective Topics discussed include: - What good mental health looks like - Whether self-love and self-care are helpful or hurtful - How the church can help (or hinder) people's struggles

Reviewing the church's response to Covid
We couldn't possibly have prepared ourselves for the upheaval covid and the response to it has brought to our lives and our churches. It's been a difficult time for all of us. However, it would be a mistake to move on without reviewing what was done well and what could have been done better. This week the guys share 3 lessons they've each learned over the last 2 years.

Developing a Biblical View of Death
Two years into Covid, death has been brought to our attention far more than we are accustomed to. We've also learned just how little work had been done to develop a Biblical theology of death among Christians. Shouldn't we have a different view of death than those without eternal hope? How should we view death? Listen to this week's episode to find out.

"Christian Nationalism" and how Christians view government
This week we discuss the hotly debated issue of Christian nationalism, what Christians should expect of the government, and why it's important to fight for the proper definition of such terms.

Finding joy in the Christian life
This week the guys discuss how the Christian life can feel like a chore to many people, and how we can find the joy in it that God always intended for us

Generations at war
You've heard that the generations (Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Zoomers) are sworn enemies. Is it true? If so, what can we do to bring everyone together? How can the church bridge the gap relationally and stylistically as each generation pushes for their own way?

Redeeming the Time in a New Year, Pt. 2
Join Jack, Joe, and Will this week as they continue their discussion of the importance of using each year to grow as a Christian.

Redeeming the Time in a New Year, Pt. 1
Think Deeper is back for 2022! Jack Wilkie is joined by co-hosts Will Harrub and Joe Wilkie to discuss how we can make the most of the days God gives us this year and grow in our walk with Him.