A Christian (reformed baptist) podcast connecting theology to everyday life. www.simpletheology.org#simpletheologypod

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After a long hiatus, we&#39;re back to discuss a couple of listener suggestions:<ul><li>Eastern Orthodoxy</li><li>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace</li></ul>For more helpful information on the differences between Eastern Orthodoxy and Protestant Christianity, check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TruthUnites/playlists" rel="nofollow">Truth Unites by Gavin Ortlund</a>. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Eastern Orthodoxy, DEI in the Workplace

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This week we hop behind the mics to discuss:<ul><li>Work/Life balance</li><li>Kane family child addition</li><li>Seasons </li></ul> Plus, we learn something fairly surprising about Rick&#39;s hair... Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Work/Life Balance, Adding a Kid, Seasons

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This week we chat about the recently concluded first season of The Rings of Power (SPOILER ALERT)! We also get into some of the things we would do differently if we planted a church today. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Rings of Power and Church Planting

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Today we take a look at Ligonier&#39;s recently released &#34;<a href="https://thestateoftheology.com/" rel="nofollow">State of Theology</a>&#34;.If you haven&#39;t already taken a look at it, you can find the link above or below! References:<ul><li><a href="https://thestateoftheology.com/" rel="nofollow">Ligonier&#39;s 2022 State of Theology</a></li><li><a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/stewart_don/faq/the-identity-of-the-holy-spirit/05-is-the-holy-spirit-a-person.cfm" rel="nofollow">Is the Holy Spirit a Person?</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ligonier's "The State of Theology"

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In today&#39;s episode, we take a look at baptist associationalism (how churches can work together). To aid this discussion, we turn to chapter 26 paragraphs 14 and 15 of the 1689 London Confession of Faith. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Reformed Baptist Associationalism (with Pete Thompson)

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In today&#39;s episode, Rick returns the favor from episode 136 and asks Rob all about his 20s. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Rob is 30

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Today we jump into a few listener-requested topics!<ul><li>Mark asks for our thoughts on a <a href="https://youtu.be/H5syixTZGXw" rel="nofollow">video</a> he shared regarding men not singing during corporate worship.</li><li>Melissa asks for insight on a situation with a potentially &#34;affirming&#34; church.</li><li>Lexie asks for some clarification around the term, &#34;the Lion of Judah&#34;.</li></ul> Sponsored by <a href="https://dwellapp.io/simpletheology" rel="nofollow">Dwell</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

MAILBAG: Men Not Singing, "Affirming" Churches, Lion of Judah

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After not being able to record, we&#39;re back in the metaphorical studio to discuss the below topics!<ul><li>The recent Supreme Court decision on the Dobbs case</li><li>Hobbies (old and new)</li><li>Fatherhood</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Dobbs Case, Hobbies, Fatherhood

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In today&#39;s episode, we bring Pete Thompson on to help us discuss the recently released Guidepost Report within the SBC.<ul><li>What&#39;s in the report?</li><li>How does the SBC work?</li><li>What is the Executive Committee, and who has authority within the SBC?</li><li>Who asked for this investigation to be done? Why?</li><li>What&#39;s next?</li></ul> Links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.sataskforce.net/updates/guidepost-solutions-report-of-the-independent-investigation" rel="nofollow">Guidepost Report</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sataskforce.net/s/Guidepost-Solutions-Independent-Investigation-Report__.pdf" rel="nofollow">Guidepost Full Report</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sataskforce.net/s/Appendices-to-Guidepost-Report-FINAL-pt1.pdf" rel="nofollow">Appendices to Guidepost Report pt. #1</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sataskforce.net/s/Appendices-to-Guidepost-Report-FINAL-pt2_.pdf" rel="nofollow">Appendices to Guidepost Report pt. #2</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/southern-baptist-sexual-abuse-report/" rel="nofollow">How Should Baptists and Christians Respond to the SBC Task Force’s Report on Sexual Abuse? (Griffin Gulledge)</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The SBC Guidepost Report on Sexual Abuse (with Pete Thompson)

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This week the guys chop it up by discussing:<ul><li>Twitter being purchased by Elon Musk.</li><li>Elon Musk in general.</li><li>What we&#39;re currently reading.</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Twitter, Elon, and What We're Reading

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In today&#39;s episode, we discuss:<ul><li>The Hillsong fallout</li><li>The Supreme Court leak on the Dobbs case</li><li>Cancel/Block culture</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Hillsong Exposed; Supreme Court; Cancel/Block Culture

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This week we meander through the below topics:<ul><li>Guests on the show</li><li>Travel (pros and cons)</li><li>The joys (and trials) of parenting</li><li>Yard work</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Guests, Travel, Parenting, and Yard Work

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This week we throw up the mics to discuss:<ul><li>Our thoughts on having a &#34;culture of excellence.&#34;</li><li>The infamous Will Smith slap.</li><li>Some of our favorite congregational songs.</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Culture of Excellence, Will Smith, and Top Songs

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This week we meander through the below topics:<ul><li>Fireplaces and soothing places</li><li>A Roman Catholic priest&#39;s incorrect baptisms</li><li>Idolatrous hobbies</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Soothing Places, Incorrect Baptisms, Idolatrous Hobbies

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In this episode we chat about:<ul><li>Experiences that are life-threatening but entertaining.</li><li>Did we watch the Olympics?</li><li>Russia and Ukraine war</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Risky Experiences, the Olympics, Russia, and Ukraine

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In today&#39;s episode, we jump into:<ul><li>Various old things we miss</li><li>Tom Brady&#39;s retirement (for real)</li><li>The Metaverse</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Old Things, Tom Brady, and the Metaverse

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In today&#39;s episode we discuss:<ul><li>Celebrity culture</li><li>Fighting sin</li><li>Fighting others</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Celebrity Culture and Fighting Various Things

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This week we chat about our mutual love for movies and shows, and we get into some of the theological reasons we find ourselves drawn to some of these cinematic masterpieces. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Movies, Shows, and Mount Rushmore

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We&#39;re back! And today, with the new approach to the show, we discuss the below topics:<ul><li>Canadian &amp; UK law on conversion therapy.</li><li><a href="https://www.npr.org/2021/12/09/1062720266/canada-bans-conversion-therapy" rel="nofollow">https://www.npr.org/2021/12/09/1062720266/canada-bans-conversion-therapy</a></li><li>New Year’s Resolutions</li><li><a href="https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/new-habits-project-self/" rel="nofollow">https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/new-habits-project-self/</a></li><li>Joining a church: how much should we align with a church prior to joining?</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Conversion Therapy, New Year's Resolutions, and Joining a Church

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We&#39;re on break, yes, but we wanted to drop a bonus ep for those interested enough to listen. We talk gifts, cookies, traditions, and more. Merry Christmas! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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A Christian (reformed baptist) podcast connecting theology to everyday life.

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