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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about pets and how to think about animals as created by God. They also talk about the one year anniversary of This Changes Everything, Sean’s Easter sermon, and crazy bumper stickers.

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05:25: The story of Sean’s childhood hamster.
08:43: What’s the most important thing we need to know about animals?
11:09: What’s the purpose of animals?
13:00: Are pets good?
21:51: What are the dangers of pets?
27:00: Do pets go to Heaven?

Recommended Resource

+“Do Pets Distract The Christian Life?” (Ask Pastor John, Episode #1001)

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about unity and cooperating with other Christians. They also talk about Jaquelle’s juice cleanse, what makes a good egg, and Burger Week.

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04:04: Our recap of Burger Week.
08:06: An intro and overview of cooperation.
10:45: Sean’s 3 tiers of cooperation (aka, a guide to working with other Christians).
13:41: Why this issue is so important for young Christians to figure out.
26:18: The practical implications of navigating cooperation.

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This week, Jaquelle and Sean talk about standing out from the world as a Christian (especially in school and work). They also talk about baseball season, Sean’s favorite tv shows, and the creepy black dog in the recording studio (and why it showed up on AOM’s Instagram stories last week).

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00:53: Why Jaquelle and Sean are baseball fans.
06:51: Why are we talking about standing out?
09:10: When did Jesus talk about standing out?
09:58: Should we embrace standing out?
12:41: Why is people-pleasing so destructive?
15:17: Can you stand out for the wrong reasons?
18:07: What does standing out practically look like?
20:46: Jaquelle’s truth bomb.

Recommended Resources

+Sean on Instagram
+Jaquelle on Instagram

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This week, Jaquelle and Sean talk about public schooling and homeschooling and why how you school matters. They also talk about the Halifax Busker Festival, why Sean isn’t into ventriloquism, and completely forget to celebrate their 75th episode.

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01:12: Why Jaquelle is so excited for this summer (and Sean is not).
06:53: Introducing this week’s subject.
09:43: Our goal for this episode.
11:25: The pros and cons of homeschooling and public schooling.
25:24: Some encouragement to students.

Recommended Resources

+Discover Halifax
+A Homeschool Family by Tim Hawkins
+Sign up for our email list!

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This week, Jaquelle and Sean talk about why it’s so important to understand your identity. They also talk about why Jaquelle uses Mountain Dew to workout, how many cavities Sean has, and why Sean can’t make good transitions on the podcast.

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00:56: The Mountain Dew exercise story.
08:17: What are the two identities people can have?
10:35: What are some things that young Christians are tempted to put their identity in?
14:00: Why is it so dangerous to find your identity in these things?
17:28: What does the Bible say about identity?

Recommended Resources

+You Are Not A Student First (Desiring God)
+Sign up for our email list!

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This week, Jaquelle and Sean talk about apps to download that would encourage and equip young Christians. They also talk about their 75th anniversary, Jaquelle’s room makeover, and that time Sean fell off the stage preaching.

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04:50: Introduction to this week’s topic.
09:03: Apps on reading Scripture.
14:33: Apps on memorizing Scripture.
16:09: Apps on confessions and creeds.
18:19: Apps on prayer.
22:46: Other general apps for Christians.

Recommended Resources

+Sean’s sermon when he fell off the stage (start listening at 43:45)
+The Read Scripture App
+YouVersion
+AndBible
+NeuBible
+Olive Tree
+ESV
+She Reads Truth (Apple, Android)
+Fighter Verses
+Logos
+1689 London Baptist Confession App
+Christian Creeds and Confessions
+Bible Memory Scripture Typer
+An Approach To An Extended Memorization Of Scriptureby Andrew Davis
+PrayerMate
+“How An App Revitalized My Prayer Life” by Tim Challies
+Echo Prayer
+Unreached of the Day
+Operation World
+Sermon Audio
+Smart AudioBook Player
+RefNet
+BT Mobile
+RTS Mobile
+Covenant Theological Seminary Mobile (Apple, Android)
+Grace To You
+Podcast Republic
+Podbean
+Open DNS

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This week, Jaquelle and Sean talk about conflict in relationships and online and how to navigate them as Christians. They also talk about Canadians and summer, Jaquelle’s obsession with dresses, and Sean’s new hipster coffee.

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02:54: How to make hipster Turkish coffee.
04:38: Introducing this week’s topic: conflict.
08:03: What is conflict?
10:17: When is conflict bad?
13:27: When is conflict necessary?
18:42: Our tips for dealing with conflict on the internet.

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about superheroes and how Christians should think about this cultural phenomenon. They also discuss picking up trash with their church, the opening of the Manual and Co. Dairy Bar, and Sean’s transformation into a hipster.

Highlights

06:32: Introducing this week’s topic: superheroes.
09:21: An important caveat.
11:22: Who are our favorite superheroes?
19:01: Why is our culture obsessed with superheroes?
26:14: What should we think of the anti-hero?

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about purity and why it’s so important for young Christians. They also talk about the exciting things going on at their church, the opening of the Dairy Bar, and why they’re so great at transitions.

Highlights

06:15: Why are we talking about purity?
08:55: Who struggles with purity?
12:33: What is purity, and how does it affect our lives?
31:46: The ultimate thing Christians should believe about purity.
32:49: What are practical strategies to pursue purity?
41:48: What does the Bible say about purity?

Recommended Resources

+Open DNS
+Modesty Checklist
+Sexual Detox by Tim Challies
+Passion and Purity by Elisabeth Elliot
+Thoughts for Young Men by J.C. Ryle

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about what books they’re reading and loving lately. They also talk about the first time Jaquelle has ever overslept, their recent trip to Arkansas, and Jaquelle’s latest t-shirts.

Highlights

04:42: Recapping our recent trip to Arkansas.
07:46: Introducing this week’s topic.
08:20: Talking about books we’ve read and enjoyed lately.
21:12: Two books that we’re excited to read soon.

Recommended Resources

+Jaquelle’s breakfast t-shirt
+The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch
+Not Tragically Colored by Ismael Hernandez
+Sex, Dating, and Relationships by Gerald Hiestand and Jay Thomas
+You and Me Forever by Francis and Lisa Chan
+The Mingling of Souls by Matt Chandler with Jared Wilson
+The Deep Things of God by Fred Sanders
+Captivate by Vanessa Van Edwards
+Dominion and Dynasty by Stephen Dempster
+Keeping Place by Jen Pollock Michel
+The Existence and Attributes of God by Stephen Charnock
+Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music? by Greg Thornbury
+The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about discernment and why it’s so needed among Christians today. They also talk about Jaquelle’s crazy busy summer, the t-shirt Sean needs, and why Jaquelle betrayed Sean.

Highlights

04:07: What do we think about the recent controversy with The Bible Project?
07:30: What do we think about the song, “Reckless Love”?
11:08: What exactly is discernment?
12:11: What does the Bible say about discernment?
16:53: How do you get discernment?
18:20: Why is discernment so important?
21:07: When do we need to exercise discernment?

Recommended Resources

+“Review: The Bible Project – Brilliant, But Flawed” (TGC Australia)
+Teens, Social Media & Technology
+The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment by Tim Challies

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about failure and how to deal with it. They also celebrate their 83rd episode, talk about the best granola in the world, and hash out Sean’s upcoming vacation plans.

Highlights

05:20: Introducing this week’s topic.
06:25: What is the definition of “failure”?
09:25: Do some people fail more than others?
10:53: Does God want us to fail?
14:32: What are some biblical examples of failure?
17:21: What are things we can learn from failure?

Recommended Resources

+“Jesus is for Losers” by Steve Taylor

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about Chris Pratt’s recent speech at the MTV Awards and how to engage with the culture. They also rehash Jaquelle’s trip to Indianapolis (including important updates on vegan granola) and talk about Sean’s improvement in food photography.

Highlights

06:40: Introducing this week’s topic: Chris Pratt’s MTV Awards speech.
08:45: Why Jaquelle used to not like Chris Pratt.
10:48: What do you call the Christian internet?
11:15: Why do Christians care about this speech?
13:57: What are all the rules Chris Pratt gives?
29:20: Why are we talking about this, and what can we take away from it?

Recommended Resources

+Chris Pratt’s MTV Speech
+“Chris Pratt uncorks some truth in a Hollywood culture of lies”

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This week Jaquelle and Sean open the mailbag to answer listener questions. They also go off the rails way too early and get into laughing fits, talk about their upcoming trip to summer camp, and accidentally reveal the identity of Jaquelle’s boyfriend.

Highlights

07:57: Opening the Mailbag.
09:45: What is the Mailbag?
11:16: Should women play drums in a reformed church?
15:16: Could you talk about Melchizedek?
19:19: What should communication between teens and church leadership look like?
21:50: Could you talk about anxiety, mental illness, depression, and PTSD?
28:14: What’s your view on college?

Recommended Resources

+Jaquelle and Joe on Instagram
+A Lifting Up for the Downcast by William Bridge
+Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves
+The Joy Project by Tony Reinke
+Blame It On The Brain by Ed Welch
+“Who was Melchizedek?” (Got Questions)
+“Who was Melchizedek?” (Reformed Answers)
+“A Summary of Henry Scougal’s ‘The Life of God in the Soul of Man'” (TGC)

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about camp ministry and their experiences at summer camp. They also talk about Jaquelle’s busy streak, the Death Row Burger, and their time at Arrowhead Native Bible Centre.

Highlights

03:27: The story of the Death Row Burger.
07:25: Jaquelle’s favorite and least favorite part of summer camp.
11:08: Sean’s favorite part of camp.
13:02: What is camp, and why do we have it?
16:02: Jaquelle’s bad childhood camp experience.
17:45: Sean’s bad childhood camp experience.
19:53: What are the positives of camp?
24:28: What are the challenges to camp ministry?
29:28: What are the different purposes of camp?

Recommended Resource

+Arrowhead Native Bible Centre

Tell Us: What’s your favorite part of camp?

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about VBS (Vacation Bible School) and some of the blessings and challenges of it. They also talk about their church’s VBS this week and all the fun they’re having.

Highlights

00:43: Why Jaquelle loves VBS.
04:47: What is VBS?
08:45: Sean’s childhood experience with Backyard Bible Club.
09:08: Jaquelle’s childhood experience with VBS.
10:09: What are the benefits of VBS?
13:05: Jaquelle’s rant about VBS music.
16:33: An overview of what Sean teaches at VBS.
18:23: Why is it so important to teach kids about who God is?
22:50: What are the challenges of VBS?

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In this episode, Jaquelle and Sean talk about busyness and when it becomes bad. They also talk about the major event that changed their family this week, their new recording studio, and Sean’s cool coasters.

Episode Highlights

00:41: Introducing our new recording studio.
01:30: The sad (and huge) event that happened this week in our family.
07:10: We’re opening registration for the Young Writer’s Workshop.
08:24: What is busyness?
09:18: Why does busyness have negative connotations?
09:37: When is busyness bad?
11:49: Why do we want to be busy?
14:12: When is busyness good?
15:17: How should we think about busyness moving forward?

Recommended Resources

+Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book About a (Really) Big Problem by Kevin DeYoung
+The Young Writer’s Workshop

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This week, Jaquelle and Sean talk about how to figure out what God is calling you to do. They also talk about the recent barbecue Sean attended, Jaquelle’s love of Instagram questions, and why Sean is available for any convicts to contact him.

Episode Highlights

02:00: The best part of Sean’s week (hint: it has to do with meat).
03:40: Sean’s update on the Death Row Burger.
05:22: Why Jaquelle’s into Insta these days.
10:19: The questions that sparked this episode.
11:27: Why the church has a bad view of calling.
12:15: How did Jaquelle know she was called to be a writer?
12:45: When Sean had a misinformed view of calling.
13:52: How do you figure out what choices to make in life?
17:08: Understanding what calling even is.
22:26: Why do we want God to speak to us?

Recommended Resources

+Dennis Regan: The King of Stupid Questions
+Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung
+Finding the Will of God by Bruce Waltke
+Decision Making and the Will of God by Garry Friesen with J. Robin Maxson

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This week, Jaquelle and Sean talk about vacation and the principle of rest. They also talk about Sean’s trip to Maine, Jaquelle’s week of cat- and dog-sitting, and how many Home Alone movies we really need.

Episode Highlights

08:46: Where Sean is going on vacation: Bangor, Maine.
09:57: Introducing this week’s topic: vacation.
10:15: When is Jaquelle going on vacation?
10:33: Vacation is good (because rest is good).
12:33: What makes a vacation a good vacation?
16:26: What do you do when you can’t afford to go on vacation?
23:07: Vacation tips and tricks from Jaquelle Crowe.

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This week, Jaquelle and Sean talk about college and how to choose a college and make the transition from high school. They also talk about their upcoming trip to Michigan, sing some 80’s Christian music, and annoy Jaquelle’s mom.

Episode Highlights

03:05: Introducing this week’s topic: college.
04:52: Should you go to college?
06:30: Our family’s experience with college.
08:20: What factors should play a part in choosing a college?
13:36: Making the transition from high school to college.
16:14: Jaquelle’s tips for glorifying God in college.

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This week, Jaquelle and Sean talk about getting your driver’s license and how the gospel changes even how we drive. They also talk about traveling from Halifax, Jaquelle’s upcoming vacation, and Sean’s lack of Taylor Swift knowledge.

Episode Highlights

04:09: Jaquelle announces her vacation.
05:56: Jaquelle talks about her 21st birthday.
09:56: Our experiences getting our driver’s licenses.
14:46: We need to take driving seriously.
16:32: Should you get a driver’s license?
19:52: Should the man or the woman drive?
23:03: Your parents’ part in deciding when to get your license.
23:41: How do you honor God in getting your license?
26:59: How do you honor God with your license?
33:48: Jaquelle and Sean’s dream cars.
35:37: Texting and driving?

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This week, Jaquelle and Sean talk about relationships and why God created them. They also talk about their trip to Michigan, how Sean earned $1,000 on their layover in New York, and why noise-canceling headphones are the best tool for travel.

Episode Highlights

00:54: Their crazy travel/trip to Lake City, Michigan.
06:11: Jaquelle’s one regret from their trip.
06:41: How Sean earned $1,000 on the trip home.
11:53: Why we love Delta (even though they’re not sponsoring us).
13:23: What are we talking about today?
14:56: Why God created relationships.
16:36: Relationships are no longer perfect and painless.
20:04: What’s the most important thing to know about relating to others?
21:17: How do you define love?
24:21: What will relationships look like in Heaven?

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This week, Jaquelle and Sean talk about practical principles for doing relationships well. They also talk about their vacations, who is the co-host of this podcast, and what is the best cut of chicken.

Episode Highlights

01:54: Why Jaquelle likes to see Sean suffer.
05:19: What’s the best cut of chicken (and turkey)?
09:36: What we’re talking about this week.
11:16: What are the categories of relationships the Bible talks about?
15:59: What category of relationship dating falls into.
19:16: Relationship Principle #1: All human relationships are unfulfilling.
21:49: Relationship Principle #2: We’re diverse individuals, so conflict is inevitable.
27:13: Relationship Principle #3: Communication, communication, communication.
33:16: Relationship Principle #4: Relationships are ultimately about others, not us.

Recommended Resources

+Breaking the Stronghold of Food by Michael Brown with Nancy Brown
+Relationships: A Mess Worth Making by Paul Tripp and Timothy S. Lane

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In this episode, Jaquelle and Sean talk about biblical authority and submission. They also talk about Sean’s potato salad, Rosie the Scammer, and why sweater weather is the best.

Episode Highlights

02:31: Sean shares the gospel with a scammer.
07:25: What are we talking about today?
10:20: All authority is from God.
14:23: Submission is good.
17:23: We’re called to joyful submission.
19:18: Sean’s 4 Pro-Tips For Joyful Submission (Or, The Do’s And Don’ts of Joyful Submission)
24:08: When people abuse their authority.

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This week, Jaquelle and Sean talk about catechisms and why all Christians should consider memorizing one. They also talk about who attends Facebook parties, get distracted by a giant truck, and learn how Jaquelle’s really doing.

Episode Highlights

03:27: Sean gets really excited about a big truck on our street.
04:48: How’s Jaquelle doing?
06:25: What Sean’s teaching these days.
09:41: What is a catechism?
11:43: Why should you use a catechism?
15:19: 8 reasons to use a catechism.
23:34: Why catechisms are specifically helpful for young Christians.
29:15: Some catechisms we recommend.

Recommended Resources

+The New City Catechism
+Article: “Let Us Catechize” by John Divito
+Article: “The Importance and Practice of Catechism” by Dr. Kim Riddlebarger

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This week, Jaquelle and Sean talk about the Lord’s table (aka communion/Lord’s supper/Eucharist). They also talk about Jaquelle’s recent trip to Vancouver, the best burger Sean has ever had, and how fast Jaquelle can wake up.

Episode Highlights

03:17: Jaquelle’s recap of her first solo trip.
08:27: The best burger Jaquelle and Sean have ever had.
10:05: Introducing this week’s topic.
12:16: What is the Lord’s table?
14:39: The most important thing to know about the Lord’s table.
18:10: How often should we celebrate it?
26:22: Does it matter what we eat or where we eat it?
33:29: What about intinction?
36:02: Sean’s minority Lord’s table opinion.

Recommended Resources

+“Why We Now Take the Lord’s Supper Every Week” by J.A. Medders (Article)
+“Sip It, Don’t Dip It” by Joe Thorn (Article Series)

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This week, Jaquelle and Sean talk about how Christian girls (and guys!) should view makeup. They also talk about Jaquelle’s upcoming speaking engagement, why we call our aunts “auntie,” and what Joe got Jaquelle for her birthday.

Episode Highlights

05:15: What’s with weird relative titles?
10:01: Introducing this week’s topic from a listener: makeup.
12:22: Why Jaquelle loves makeup.
15:03: Addressing objections to Christians wearing makeup.
17:56: The reasons Jaquelle wears makeup.
23:36: Jaquelle gives Sean an overview of makeup.
26:31: What about hair?
28:13: What about guys wearing makeup?
28:57: What age should you start wearing makeup?
31:35: What about the ethics of makeup?

Recommended Resources

+“Makeup Is A Hobby, Not A Necessity” by Jasmine Holmes (Article)

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This week, Jaquelle and Sean talk about pursuing popularity — the good, the bad, and the ugly. They also talk about the weather in Halifax, Jaquelle’s changed opinion of IKEA food, and how great Sean is at catching mice.

Episode Highlights

05:16: Why Sean is so great at catching mice.
08:10: Sean and Jaquelle’s personal experiences with popularity.
09:46: What is popularity?
12:25: Be careful about the pursuit of popularity.
14:00: Where are you seeking approval from?
16:20: The stories of popular people in the Bible.
17:33: Don’t care too little about people liking you.
20:57: The dangers of pursuing popularity.
22:43: The pattern of the Christian life is (usually) unpopularity.

Recommended Resources

+“Popularity Is Overrated” by Jaquelle (Article)

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This week, Jaquelle and Sean talk about what they’ve learned recording 100 episodes. They also talk about how far their microphones have come, what’s the deal with Canadian Thanksgiving, and why you don’t want jenky junk.

Episode Highlights

02:38: Talking about Canadian Thanksgiving.
07:22: Introducing this week’s topic: lessons from 100 episodes.
10:45: Be careful what you say.
14:24: There are a lot of issues young people deal with.
16:55: The girl show Sean binge-watched.
18:05: Talking about “gospel-centered” living.
19:58: Talking is good (especially between parents and teens).
24:51: You can’t take yourself too seriously.
27:42: Meat is good.
32:35: It’s okay to not have everything figured out.
37:58: Free stuff is good (announcing our giveaway!)

Recommended Resources

+Episode 10: The Words Matter Episode
+Episode 20: The Stupid Stuff We Say Episode
+Episode 14: The Trinity Episode
+The Crazy Russian Hacker on Bacon Gadgets

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This week, Jaquelle and Sean talk about what to do when you reach difficult books in the Bible (like Leviticus or Ezekiel). They also talk about Jaquelle’s recent trip to South Carolina, what makes a good hamburger, and the size of Jaquelle’s mouth.

Episode Highlights

01:08: Recapping Jaquelle’s trip to South Carolina.
03:39: What makes a good hamburger?
07:26: Transitioning to this week’s topic.
09:51: We get it: the struggle is real.
12:03: Why Sean loves Leviticus.
15:03: Jaquelle’s experience with the major prophets (and how Jeremiah has changed her life)
19:18: Our tips to enhance your engagement with hard books of the Bible.

Recommended Resources

+Episode 6: The Last Episode of 2016 (Where We Talk About Bible Reading)
+ESV Study Bible
+CSB Study Bible
+How To Read the Bible Book by Book by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart
+An Introduction to the New Testament by D.A. Carson by Douglas Moo
+An Introduction to the Old Testament by Tremper Longman III and Raymond B. Dillard

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This week, Jaquelle and Sean talk about how to deal with temptation. They also have the most boring introduction ever and dive into their topic faster than ever.

Episode Highlights

02:54: Diving into this week’s topic.
03:17: What is temptation?
06:05: What are different kinds of temptations?
09:20: Where does temptation come from?
12:33: What can we do to faithfully battle temptation?
18:44: Jesus was tempted as a teenager.

Recommended Resources

+Temptation: Resisted and Repulsed by John Owen
+Episode 10: The Words Matter Episode
+The Appeal and Danger of Comparison (video with Jen Wilkin, Nancy Guthrie, and Jackie Hill-Perry)

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This week, Jaquelle and Sean talk about having compassion on and empathy for those around us. They also talk about Jake’s good meat, Sean’s regular breakfast order, and their recent AOM contest.

Episode Highlights

04:52: Announcing the winners of our last giveaway.
07:41: Getting into today’s topics: compassion and empathy.
11:05: Why do we lack compassion?
13:58: What actually is compassion?
16:41: We need to cultivate a spirit of compassion.
18:33: What compassion lived out often looks like.

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This week Jaquelle and Sean open the mailbag to answer listener questions. They also share some HUGE news from Jaquelle, talk about the friends that shared 9 pints of Halo Top with her, and figure out how Mark Zuckerberg got teased in elementary school.

Highlights

03:03: Jaquelle shares her HUGE news.
09:08: Who is your favorite preacher/pastor?
12:57: What are some practical things I can do to cultivate compassion?
18:37: How should I read the hard parts of the Bible (like tabernacle measurements)?
26:02: Can you talk about the theology of The Chronicles of Narnia?
31:58: Can you talk about awareness?
34:39: What is your favorite book?
38:02: Do you prefer lip gloss or lip stick?
39:01: If you could go back to any time period, where would you go back to?

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about the shopping phenomenon of Black Friday and how Christians should think about it. They also talk about their new old sponsor, the bacon at Jaquelle’s wedding, and how sad Sean is about finishing Exodus.

Highlights

09:02: We’re talking Black Friday.
11:17: What is Black Friday today?
13:23: What sin does Black Friday expose in our lives?
17:01: Black Friday in Canada.
21:25: How should Christians participate in Black Friday?
29:38: Announcing our latest giveaway.

Special thanks to the CSB for sponsoring this week’s episode. Learn more about the CSB here. Learn more about The CSB Study Bible here.

Visit our Instagram page to enter our latest contest.

Recommended Resources

+“When Black Friday Becomes a Mission” (Article)
+“Consumerism Keeps Us Fed And Starved” (Article)

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about the Holy Spirit — who he is and what his role is. They also share some sad news about Mr. Tubbs, talk about their Christmas decorations, and invent a new state slogan for Michigan.

Highlights

07:19: The background of this episode.
09:00: Do Baptists minimize the role and work of the Holy Spirit?
10:55: Who is the Holy Spirit?
14:04: What does the Holy Spirit do?
21:39: Announcing our latest giveaway.

Special thanks to the CSB for sponsoring this week’s episode. Learn more about the CSB here. Learn more about The CSB Worldview Study Bible here.

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Recommended Resources

+Episode 14: The Trinity Episode
+Episode 17: The Father Episode
+“Five Truths About the Holy Spirit” (Article)
+“The Holy Spirit is Not An It” (Article)
+“God the Holy Spirit” (Devotional)
+The Holy Spirit (Book)

 

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about slain missionary John Chau and how Christians should think about global missions. They also talk about how Sean sabotages travel, debate the merits of encores, and plug the upcoming Christmas Extravaganza.

Highlights

10:09: Introducing this week’s topic: the death of John Chau.
10:48: The story of John Chau.
15:47: What John Chau did right and what we can learn from him.
30:41: Is there anything to critique about John’s methods?
42:10: Announcing our latest giveaway.

Special thanks to the CSB for sponsoring this week’s episode. Learn more about the CSB here. Learn more about The CSB Spurgeon Study Bible here.

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Recommended Resources

+“Slain missionary John Chau prepared much more than we thought, but are missionaries still fools?” (Washington Post)
+“The morality of global missions” (Albert Mohler)

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about the person of Jesus and his work. They also talk about Sean’s recent trip to the optometrist, why he’s so terrible at Instagram, and Jaquelle’s Christmas shopping.

Highlights

09:55: Introducing this week’s topic: Jesus.
13:09: Why we need to be careful talking about Jesus at Christmas.
15:33: Who Jesus is.
20:34: What Jesus did.
28:08: What Jesus is doing.
38:46: Announcing our latest giveaway.

Special thanks to the CSB for sponsoring this week’s episode. Learn more about the CSB here. Learn more about The CSB Apologetics Study Bible for Students here.

Recommended Resources

+“He Who Is Mighty” (song)
+Who is Jesus? by Greg Gilbert (book)
+Knowing Christ by Mark Jones (book)
+Hebrews
+John

Oopsy

It was not to Peter that Jesus said: “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.”(John 14:8-9) It was to Phillip. Please excuse Pastor Bubb’s boo-boo. He feels shame. Well, not really, but he did want you to know he is sorry for the error 🙂

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It’s finally here! This week Jaquelle and Sean talk all about Christmas! They tackle some tough questions about elf costumes and Christmas lights, hash out what it means to celebrate Advent, and debut Jaquelle’s 2018 Christmas game! Merry Christmas!

Highlights

06:03: How Jaquelle’s mom has been killing the baking game this year.
07:45: Introducing this week’s deeply spiritual topic: Christmas!!
09:15: Is it wrong to celebrate Christmas?
10:42: How should Christians think about Advent?
14:23: What are Jaquelle and Sean’s favorite Christmas carols?
15:18: Would You Rather?: The Christmas Edition
19:17: What are Jaquelle and Sean’s favorite Christmas baking?
23:04: Introducing Jaquelle’s Christmas game: Is It A Hallmark Hit or a Ho-Ho-Hoax?

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This week Jaquelle and Sean share their top books, bands, Age of Minority episodes, meat moments, and life experiences from 2018! They also talk about meeting Joe’s family, give a wedding update, and realize that nothing is more important than Sean being right.

Highlights

04:30: Introducing this week’s topic: our top 10 things from the past year.
07:02: Our top books of 2018.
17:13: Our top bands of 2018.
22:44: Our top AOM episodes of 2018
26:36: Our top meat experience of 2018.
30:04: Our top memory of 2018.

Recommended Resources

+Jaquelle’s Top 5 Books of 2018
+Jaquelle’s review of her second favorite book of the year
+Holiness by J.C. Ryle
+All That Is In God by James Dolezal
+Dominion and Dynasty by Stephen Dempster
+Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music? by Gregory Thornbury
+Ben Rector
+Wolves at the Gate
+Maylene and the Sons of Disaster
+War of Ages
+NeedtoBreathe
+Episode 98: The Makeup Episode
+Epiosde 61: The Theology Episode
+Episode 82: The Discernment Episode
+Episode 89: The Calling Episode

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about Summit Church’s recent decision to cancel a church service to encourage their members to worship at home. They also introduce a big change to the podcast, talk about Jaquelle’s crazy busy life, and discuss the sound Sean’s steaks will make when he cooks them.

Highlights

06:23: Explaining the situation at the Summit Church.
07:45: What does Jaquelle think about their decision?
10:24: What the response has been to Summit’s announcement.
13:04: What this communicates to lonely or isolated church members.
15:29: Is it ever okay to cancel a church service?
19:35: What the persecuted church teaches us about this decision.
22:41: What Sean wants listeners to take away from this episode.

Recommended Resources

+Summit Church’s announcement
+Episode 17: The Sabbath Episode
+“To Worship or Not to Worship? That Shouldn’t Be the Question” (Article by Tom Ascol)

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about cultivating healthy habits this year. They also talk about what Sean is preaching and teaching about, what he and Jaquelle got for Christmas, and get sick of the word “all.”

Highlights

04:11: What Sean and Jaquelle got for Christmas.
07:08: Why does everyone make a big deal about the new year?
08:31: What’s the deal with habits?
13:56: We need to have a holistic view of ourselves.
16:10: Habit #1: Get enough sleep.
19:56: Habit #2: Eat okay.
22:39: Habit #3: Exercise every now and then.
23:13: Habit #4: Be on time.
27:09: Habit #5: Read more books.

Recommended Resource

+“Why Christians Should Be On Time” (Article by Jaquelle)
+Episode 60: The Health Episode
+Scribd

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about why we have so many denominations and whether that’s good or bad. They also talk about their juice cleanse — and why Jaquelle had to stop early… and why Sean had to call 911 on her.

Highlights

03:51: What happened to Jaquelle on her juice cleanse.
07:54: Introducing this week’s topic: denominations.
08:47: What is a denomination?
14:13: Division is unfortunate.
16:40: Division is necessary (because doctrine matters).
16:57: A 30-second history of denominations.
20:26: Diversity is a blessing.
23:54: What are the benefits to denominations?
29:52: Dealing with some myths about denominations.

Recommended Resources

• Episode 49: The Reformation 500 Episode
• Episode 73: The Cooperation Episode

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk more about denominations but start getting into the differences between different denominations — like Baptists and Presbyterians. They also talk about how Sean celebrated the end of his juice cleanse, hear a wedding update from Jaquelle, and learn why the FBI is tracking down Baptists.

Highlights

06:29: A review of what we talked about last week.
08:32: The things that every orthodox denomination agrees on.
10:41: What do Baptists believe?
28:18: What do Presbyterians believe?

Recommended Resources

• A website on denominations
• Episode 49: The Reformation 500 Episode
• Episode 73: The Cooperation Episode

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk more about what different denominations believe — like Pentecostals, Anglicans, Wesleyans, Mennonites, and more. They also hear Sean’s pro-tips for taking cold medication, chat about how fun our church business meetings are, and learn why Jaquelle will never ask Sean for input on flowers.

Highlights

04:40: A review of what we talked about the last two weeks.
05:51: What do Pentecostals believe?
16:15: What do Mennonites believe?
19:36: What do Methodists/Wesleyans believe?
23:21: What do Lutherans believe?
29:24: What do Anglicans believe?

Recommended Resources

• A website on denominations
• Episode 113: The Denominations Episode, Part 1
• Episode 114: The Denominations Episode, Part 2

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about abortion — how to understand it and what to do about it as young Christians.

Highlights

01:42: Introduction to this week’s topic: abortion.
04:10: Why are we talking about abortion?
07:58: Is there hope for people who have had abortions?
09:26: What are some stats on abortion?
14:15: Responding to the most common pro-choice arguments.
28:33: How to practically fight abortion today

Recommended Resources

• “March for Life” (The Ben Shapiro Show)
• Abortion: A Rational Look at an Emotional Issue by R.C. Sproul
• Unplanned: The Dramatic True Story of a Former Planned Parenthood Leader’s Eye-Opening Journey Across the Life Line by Abby Johnson
• Abort73.com
• End Abortion Now

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about emotions — are they good or bad? They also talk about how Sean will give Jaquelle away at her wedding (while officiating it!), why Jaquelle is too young to get married, and how Mr. Baby will console Sean when Jaquelle leaves.

Highlights

07:01: Transitioning to this week’s topic: emotions.
08:59: Why are we talking about emotions?
13:16: Are emotions bad?
17:31: Feelings are connected to thinking.
21:08: Looking to Jesus when it comes to emotions.

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about fear — when is it good and when is it bad? They also talk about Valentine’s Day, pork belly brulee, and Jaquelle and Joe’s strange experience at a new restaurant.

Highlights

11:14: Transitioning to this week’s topic: fear.
13:29: When is fear good?
16:25: When is fear bad and how should we think about fear?
20:49: What about fearing God?
24:24: Looking to Jesus when it comes to fear.

Recommended Resource

+ “Was Jesus Ever Afraid?”

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about anger — when it’s good and when it’s bad. They also talk about Sean’s sermon for Jaquelle’s wedding, how many pictures Sean will be in, and corn.

Highlights

10:36: Transitioning to this week’s topic: anger.
10:41: Is it possible for us to be angry and not sin?
12:59: Sharing our own struggles with anger.
17:48: What can we do to combat sinful anger?
26:24: Looking to Jesus when it comes to anger.

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about happiness — when it’s good and when it’s bad. They also talk about Sean’s journey with intermittent fasting, discuss when and where bread is necessary, and share some hot takes on co-ed wedding showers.

Highlights

10:14: What makes Jaquelle happy.
11:25: Transitioning to this week’s topic: happiness.
12:49: What is happiness?
18:54: When is happiness sinful?
23:07: Looking to Jesus when it comes to happiness.

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about jealousy — when it’s good and when it’s bad. They also talk about this last week before Jaquelle’s wedding, Nick Jonas’ wedding to Priyanka Chopra, and chorizo tacos.

Highlights

06:46: Transitioning to this week’s topic: jealousy.
08:51: When is jealousy good and healthy?
11:18: What is jealousy bad?
12:16: What are things that commonly make teenagers jealous?
18:57: What are the consequences of jealousy?
22:11: How do we practically combat jealousy?

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about loneliness — when it’s good and when it’s bad. They also talk about recording in advance, why 1 Corinthians 13 won’t be read at Jaquelle’s wedding, and the tea party Jaquelle threw for her flower girls.

Note: Because Jaquelle and Sean recorded several episodes in advance, they got a bit mixed up. Jaquelle is not married when this episode drops… it’s the day before she gets married, on March 23. *facepalm*

Highlights

08:25: Transitioning to this week’s topic: loneliness.
10:46: Statistics on loneliness.
14:05: Loneliness in the digital age.
15:57: When young people deal with loneliness.
19:45: Is loneliness ever good?
22:51: How do we practically combat loneliness?

Resources

Finding God in My Loneliness by Lydia Brownback

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about sadness — when it’s good and when it’s bad. They also talk about Jaquelle’s marriage counseling, Sean’s upcoming cruise to Central America, and going to church on vacation.

Note: Because Jaquelle and Sean recorded several episodes in advance, they got a bit mixed up. Jaquelle has not been married two weeks when this episode drops… just one week. *facepalm*

Highlights

11:53: Transitioning to this week’s topic: sadness.
13:07: Is sadness ever good?
15:37: When is sadness sinful?
16:38: What are examples of righteous sadness / grief?
23:52: How should we view emotions from a gospel perspective?

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about friendship — how to be a good friend and what kind of friend to stay away from. They also talk about watches (for quite a while actually), whether or not Jaquelle and Sean are really friends, and how to pronounce the word, “rift.”

Highlights

05:52: Transitioning to this week’s topic: friendship.
07:53: An overview of what we’re talking about.
08:23: What makes a good friend?
22:14: How do you actually choose friends?
24:18: What makes a bad friend?
33:54: What about reconciling a friendship?

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about humility and why it’s so necessary for young people to understand. They also talk about Sean’s meatballs, the meal a member from our church made for Sean and Diana, and Jaquelle’s favorite diner.

Highlights

06:02: Transitioning to this week’s topic: humility.
07:48: Understanding pride.
08:50: How do you define humility?
14:52: Humility and the modern self-esteem movement.
18:37: Why is humility so important?
21:13: How do we practically pursue humility?

Resources

• The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Tim Keller
• Humility: True Greatness by C.J. Mahaney

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This week Jaquelle and Sean start a new series on difficult doctrines by tackling the doctrines of election and predestination. They also talk about the modern telephone, why Jaquelle is so knowledgable about cable guys, and if they can get to 40,000 episodes.

Highlights

05:08: Introducing our new series on difficult doctrines.
06:00: Transitioning to this week’s topic: election.
08:08: What’s the difference between predestination and election?
10:38: Why does God choose some people but not others?
16:38: What to do next.

Resources

• Rebels Rescued by Brian Cosby
• What’s So Great About the Doctrines of Grace? by Richard Philipps
• Chosen by God by R.C. Sproul
• R.C. Sproul’s lecture series: “Chosen by God”

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This week Jaquelle and Sean continue their series on difficult doctrines by tackling the doctrine of hell and condemnation. They also talk about Jaquelle’s name change, Sean’s ribs, and how Jaquelle rates her recent Indian food.

Highlights

09:11: Transitioning to this week’s topic: hell.
10:05: What is condemnation all about?
14:18: What is hell?
24:07: What difference does understanding hell make in our lives?
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Resources

• Whatever Happened to Hell? by John Blanchard
• Is Hell for Real? by Erik Raymond

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This week Jaquelle and Sean continue their series on difficult doctrines by tackling the doctrine of Satan. They also talk about their new recording studio, whether or not people want a wedding recap, and the wedding heist that would make them a lot of money.

Episode Highlights

• 10:27: Introducing this week’s topic: Satan
• 12:31: Who is Satan?
• 18:41: Where did Satan come from?
• 24:40: What’s going to happen to Satan?
• 25:07: What should Christians do about Satan?

Recommended Resources

• Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem, Chapter 20
• Systematic Theology by Louis Berkhof, Section on Creation of the Spiritual World
• Reformed Dogmatics, Volume 3 by Herman Bavinck, Chapter 4
• Did the Devil Make Me Do It? by Mike McKinley

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This week Jaquelle and Sean continue their series on difficult subjects for Christians by tackling homosexuality. They also talk about Jaquelle’s honeymoon, including the pastries she ate, the coolest restaurant she’s ever been to, and the French church she and Joe visited.

Episode Highlights

• 01:07: Recapping Jaquelle’s honeymoon (mostly the food)
• 17:03: Introducing this week’s topic: homosexuality
• 17:47: Is homosexuality a sin?
• 22:28: Why are people calling themselves “gay Christians”?
• 23:04: Why is this such a difficult subject to talk about?
• 24:44: How should Christians think about homosexuality?
• 31:24: Recommending some resources on homosexuality

Recommended Resources

• Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert by Rosaria Butterfield
• What Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality? by Kevin DeYoung
• We Cannot Be Silent by Albert Mohler

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This week Jaquelle and Sean conclude their series on difficult subjects for Christians by tackling women in ministry (and specifically addressing women preaching). They also talk about what Jaquelle’s reading, Sean’s recent trip to the Panama Canal, and In-N-Out Burger.

Episode Highlights

• 08:35: Introducing this week’s topic: gender in the church (and explaining the current controversy about it)
• 12:15: What we want everyone to take away from this episode
• 14:59: What does the Bible say about gender in general?
• 18:18: What does the Bible say about gender in the church?
• 22:50: Why male leadership?
• 25:22: How should both genders participate and serve in the local church?

Recommended Resources

• “Women Teaching Men — How Far Is Too Far?” by Mary Kassian (Article)
• Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelley
• All That is in God by James Dolezal

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This week Jaquelle and Sean recap Jaquelle’s wedding and talk about some of the choices Jaquelle and Joe made to make their wedding about Christ. They also talk about intermittent fasting, Jaquelle’s new favorite videos on YouTube, and why Jaquelle now wakes up at 4:30am.

Episode Highlights

• 11:25: Introducing this week’s topic: a recap of Jaquelle’s wedding
• 13:12: The wedding colors
• 15:45: The bridal party
• 20:45: The location and decorations
• 24:42: The weather
• 25:18: The food
• 28:22: The schedule of the day
• 30:10: The ceremony
• 39:40: The wedding dress (including a passionate rant from Jaquelle)
• 45:04: Some final tips for engaged couples

Recommended Resource

• Joe and Jaquelle’s wedding vows
• Episode 29: The Dating Episode
• Episode 64: The Singleness Episode
• Episode 65: The Marriage Episode

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about the Lord’s Prayer and how that teaches us about prayer. They also talk about Sean’s beard, the NBA, and the Kardashians.

Episode Highlights

• 14:54: Introducing this week’s topic: the Lord’s Prayer
• 15:14: Why is it called the Lord’s Prayer?
• 19:02: Who prayer is directed to
• 25:38: The priority of prayer
• 32:14: What we should pray for ourselves

Recommended Resource

• Episode 22: The Prayer Episode

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about the controversy with David Platt praying for President Trump when he showed up at Platt’s church. They also talk about the gummy bear stuck in Sean’s throat, how Jaquelle threw her back out, and a lot more.

Episode Highlights

• 07:34: Introducing the background behind this week’s topic
• 08:25: The situation of President Trump showing up at David Platt’s church
• 10:35: What we thought of David Platt’s prayer
• 16:04: Addressing criticisms of Platt’s decision

Recommended Resources

• David Platt’s prayer
• David Platt’s letter to his congregation
• Same Page Summer Bible Reading Plan
• “Pastor David Platt Prayed for Trump While Trying Super Hard Not to Sound Like a Trump Supporter” (Article)
• Episode 46: The Why Do Bad Things Happen Episode
• Episode 9: The Inauguration Episode

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about the Psalms and how to study them better. They also talk about sloths… a lot.

Episode Highlights

• 12:34: Introducing this week’s topic: the Psalms
• 14:36: Some fun facts about the Psalms
• 19:26: Who wrote the Psalms?
• 20:49: When was the book written?
• 21:06: Who were the Psalms written to?
• 21:15: Understanding the unique genre of the Psalms
• 24:24: How the Psalms are divided (into books)
• 28:40: The different categories of Psalms
• 33:25: The theology of Psalms
• 35:59: A few practical tips for studying the Psalms

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This week Jaquelle and Sean open the mailbag to answer listener questions. They also talk about how old Sean is, a special gift that Sean got Jaquelle, and a lot more.

Episode Highlights

09:49: Do you think Christians will stop participating in media as it becomes more anti-Christian?
21:07: Do you have Wheat Thins in Canada?
24:50: What’s the hardest thing for Christian teens to overcome?
27:25: What’s your best advice for a Christian teen rebelling against culture?
30:41: What do you consider essential gospel doctrines?
37:03: Did Jaquelle save her first kiss for her wedding day?

Recommended Resources

• Episode 73: The Cooperation Episode
• Wheat Thins
• “A Call for Theological Triage” (Article)
• Sex, Dating, and Relationships by Gerald Hiestand and Jay Thomas
• “Should Christian Girls Kiss Before Marriage?” (Article)
• “I’ve Only Kissed One Guy And I Don’t Regret It” (Article)

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This week Jaquelle and Sean give an overview of and intro to the book of Genesis. They also talk about how fast life goes, the craziness of gender reveals, and Jaquelle’s wildlife adventure.

Episode Highlights

10:31: The best place to start: the beginning
14:23: Background info (including author and date)
15:29: The main events
20:32: The main people
24:32: Why is Genesis so important in the Bible?
25:59: Life lessons from Genesis

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This week Jaquelle and Sean share a mashup of what they’re loving lately, what’s annoying Sean, and what they’re reading. They also talk about their recent church music practices, why Sean shaved his beard, and how close it is to Christmas.

Episode Highlights

06:18: What annoys us right now
14:54: What makes us happy right now
26:48: What books we’re reading right now
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Recommended Resources

• “An $8.2 Million Judgment and $8.2. Million in Royalties Given Away” 
• Scribd
• “S-A-V-I-O-R (1 John 4:14)”
• The Library Book by Susan Orlean
• Educated by Tara Westover
• Reading the Gospels Wisely by Jonathan Pennington
• What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Qur’an by James White
• Total Recall by Arnold Schwarzenegger
• The Fear of God by John Bunyan
• FASTer Way to Fat Loss by Amanda Tress
• A Philosophy of Education by Charlotte Mason
• Praying with Paul: A Call to Spiritual Reformation by D.A. Carson
• Flourish by Lydia Brownback

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about Sean’s recent sermon and how to encourage your pastors. They also talk about Jaquelle’s upcoming trip to Europe, Sean’s donated meat, and how great waffle fries are.

Episode Highlights

08:02: What we’re talking about today
12:28: Why you should imitate your pastor(s)
18:52: Why you should submit to your pastor(s)
23:02: Why you should pray for your pastor(s)

Recommended Resources

• Prayer Mate
• Episode 130: The Women in Ministry Episode

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about VBS (again) and focus especially on what they teach at VBS. They also talk about Jaquelle’s recent trip to the movies, discuss why chicken thighs are great (for the millionth time), and hear from a listener in San Diego.

Episode Highlights

06:17: Why we’re talking about VBS today
11:23: How we think about VBS themes
18:17: What Sean teaches at VBS
32:44: Sean’s VBS pep talk
33:01: The games that Sean used
37:18: How Sean got our church on board with this VBS strategy

Recommended Resources

• Prayer Mate
• @TheReformedSociety
• Sean’s curriculum outline

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This week Jaquelle and Sean give an introduction to the book of Isaiah. They also talk about the differences in generations, Sean’s summer schedule, and how old John MacArthur actually is.

Episode Highlights

09:16: Introducing this week’s topic
12:19: When Isaiah was written (+ a 2-minute history of Israel)
14:41: Isaiah’s primary audience
14:50: Who Isaiah was
17:20: Understanding Isaiah’s genre (and defining both “prophecy” and “prophet”)
21:03: Outline of Isaiah
22:42: The major themes from Isaiah

Recommended Resources

• Competing Spectacles by Tony Reinke
• “Pastor Livestreams Sermon So Congregation Won’t Have To Look Up From Their Phones” (Babylon Bee)
• Sean’s sermons from Hebrews
• Episode 134: The Psalms Episode
• Episode 136: The Genesis Episode
• Bare Bones Bible Handbook for Teens by Jim George
• Bare Bones Bible Handbook by Jim George
• An Introduction to the Old Testament by Tremper Longman and Raymond Dillard
• An Introduction to the New Testament by D.A. Carson and Douglas Moo
• ESV Study Bible
• CSB Study Bible
• NIV Zondervan Study Bible

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This week Jaquelle and Sean start talking about what Jaquelle spoke on at a recent youth festival in Norway. They also talk about Sean’s new Norwegian name and all the food Jaquelle ate in Europe.

Episode Highlights

20:42: What got Sean out of bed at 6am last Saturday
22:05: Where Jaquelle was asked to speak and what she was asked to speak on
24:54: What Jaquelle actually focused her talk on: loving God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength as a young person

Recommended Resources

• The festival Jaquelle spoke at
• Jaquelle’s talk (video)

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This week Jaquelle and Sean keep talking about what Jaquelle spoke on at a recent youth festival in Norway. They also talk about their family’s love language, Jaquelle’s visit to The Cheese House, and Norwegian water.

Episode Highlights

15:26: A review of what we talked about last week
18:17: Talking about 16 young people who loved God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength

Recommended Resources

• The festival Jaquelle spoke at
• Jaquelle’s talk (video)
• Matt Chandler’s famous David and Goliath sermon

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This week Jaquelle and Sean keep talking about how the gospel changes how you drive. They also talk about Sean’s exceptional illness, Jaquelle’s shocking new practice, and the plans for Jaquelle’s upcoming birthday.

Episode Highlights

10:25: Transitioning to this week’s topic: driving
12:39: Should young people get their driver’s license? Why or why not?21:08: The responsibilities that come with driving
27:24: Sean’s rant about texting and driving1
30:48: How should Christians drive differently?

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This week Jaquelle and Sean give an introduction to the gospel of John. They also talk about Diana’s birthday parties, Jaquelle’s impassioned plea to coffee-drinkers, and the incredible meal Sean had at a recent church member’s house.

Episode Highlights

10:28: Transitioning to this week’s topic: John
13:27: What are the differences between the gospels?
14:36: Who is John?
18:25: Who was John’s audience?
20:12: When was John written?
20:42: What genre is John?
22:10: An overview of John
31:37: How we’d summarize the gospel of John2

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about how the gospel changes your birthday. They also recap Jaquelle’s birthday and all the food gifts Sean gave her.

Episode Highlights

10:55: Transitioning to this week’s topic: birthdays!
14:21: Birthdays are an opportunity to encourage others
16:10: Should we celebrate birthdays at all?
20:36: Birthdays are an opportunity to rejoice in God’s goodness
21:29: Birthdays are an opportunity to celebrate life
22:33: Birthdays are an opportunity to think about God’s grace as you reflect on your life
24:49: Birthdays are an opportunity to contemplate how you’ll serve God in the upcoming year
26:03: Birthdays are an opportunity to put sin to death

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about what we love about Christians who are different than us, especially three kinds of Christians: Presbyterians, Arminians, and charismatics. They also issue an official correction and apology and hear Sean’s strong opinion on who should barbecue.

Episode Highlights

10:14: Reading some listener reviewers
18:04: The story behind this week’s topic
20:17: Why we’re not Presbyterians but love Presbyterians
24:17: Why we’re not Arminians but love Arminians
28:01: Why we’re not charismatics but love charismatics

Recommended Resources

• The Denominations Episode, Part 1
• The Denominations Episode, Part 2
• The Denominations Episode, Part 3

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about Hurricane Dorian and how Christians should think about storms. They also read another listener review, hear about Sean’s storm meat, and try to describe the M&M stores in Nova Scotia.

Episode Highlights

08:22: Transitioning to this week’s topic
12:04: How should Christians prepare for a storm?
18:31: How should Christians deal with a storm when it’s hitting?
28:18: What do storms teach us?

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about why it’s so important to reflect on the sermons you hear with your family — and then they model what one of those discussions look like by reflecting on the last sermon they heard. They also talk about Jaquelle’s tamari beef and broccoli, why she missed Bible study last week, and some of the exciting things going on at their church.

Episode Highlights

06:47: What does Jaquelle think of the gospel of John?
09:39: Transitioning to this week’s topic: discussing sermons
12:58: Jaquelle and Sean discuss this past week’s sermon

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about the book of Romans and how to understand it. They also talk about the coming of fall, whether or not Sean should sponsor a sloth, and what Sean wants for his brithday.

Episode Highlights

08:49: Transitioning to this week’s topic
15:26: What is Roman’s genre?
21:39: Who wrote Romans?
26:01: Who was the original audience of Romans?
27:50: Under what circumstances was Romans written?
29:20: What is the purpose of Romans?

Recommended Resources

• ESV Study Bible
• Bare Bones Bible Handbook for Teens by Jim George
• Introduction to the New Testament by D.A. Carson and Douglas Moo

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This week Jaquelle and Sean continue talking about the book of Romans and share 10 words to understand the book better. They also talk about when to start listening to Christmas music, Sean’s old man beard, and celebrating their 150th episode.

Episode Highlights

04:45: Transitioning to this week’s topic/recap of last week
09:59: Sin and wrath (ch. 1-3)
11:21: Righteousness and faith (ch. 4-5)
13:14: Law and Spirit (ch. 6-8)
16:31: Salvation and sovereignty (ch. 9-11)
20:24: Sanctification and glory (ch. 12-15)

Recommended Resources

• Romans: The Righteous Shall Live By Faith by R.C. Sproul
• Read Mark Learn: Romans by St. Helen’s Bishopgate
• Romans (Knowing the Bible) by Jared C. Wilson
• Episode 126: The Election Episode

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about worship and its priority in all of life. They also spend way too much time talking about candy corn.

Episode Highlights

09:55: Transitioning to this week’s topic: worship
12:22: The definition of worship
13:53: Worship must be a priority when we gather
25:21: Worship must be a priority in all of life

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This week Jaquelle and Sean tackle three myths that Christian teens tend to believe and combat them with truth. They also talk about the changing fall colors, what Sean’s eating on his birthday, and hear Sean’s horrible Napoleon Dynamite impression.

Episode Highlights

07:22: Transitioning to this week’s topic (and the background behind it)
12:06: Myth #1: God wants me to be liked by everyone
16:35: Myth #2: God wants me to follow my heart
21:30: Myth #3: God wants me to do good things and then I’ll be saved
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Recommended Resources

• “I’m Serious, Guys” video
• Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about what idolatry is and common idols that compete for a teen’s year. They also read another listener review, discuss whether more girls or guys listen to the show, and hear about the most fabulous username ever… 12345 (but you’ll have to listen to the episode to get that joke).

Episode Highlights

09:15: Transitioning to this week’s topic and discussing if idolatry is really a problem in 21st century North America
11:50: Defining idolatry
16:47: What are common idols in a teen’s heart?
34:55: How do we practically fight idolatry?

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This week Jaquelle and Sean introduce a new series on answering the big questions of life and talk about arguments for the existence of God. They also talk about Jaquelle’s upcoming trip to New York, rant about Canada’s recent federal election, and read another hilarious iTunes review.

Episode Highlights

10:31: Transitioning to this week’s topic and introducing our Big Questions Series
17:23: What is the cosmological argument?
19:40: What is the teleological argument?
22:21: What is the moral argument?
25:11: What is the ontological argument?
29:01: What is the transcendental argument?

Recommended Resources

• Episode 68: The Apologetics Episode

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This week Jaquelle and Sean continue their series on answering the big questions of life and talk about how to reconcile the existence of God with the problem of evil. They also share Jaquelle’s huge announcement.

Episode Highlights

07:24: Transitioning to this week’s topic: the problem of evil
14:45: 6 theodicies (explanations of evil)
28:28: What the Bible says about God and evil
38:14: How we should think about evil

Recommended Resources

• Episode 46: The Why Do Bad Things Happen Episode

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This week Jaquelle and Sean take a break from their series on answering the big questions of life to talk about the conversion of Kanye West. They also talk about Jaquelle and Sean’s upcoming trips, read another hilarious iTunes review, and hear what Sean really thinks about brussel sprouts.

Episode Highlights

17:52: Transitioning to this week’s topic: Kanye West and his new album
20:15: Some background on Kanye West
24:11: Kanye’s conversion and some initial thoughts
31:53: One caution in the midst of our rejoicing

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This week Jaquelle and Sean take one more break from their series on answering the big questions of life to talk about how young people can share their faith in real life. They also talk about Jaquelle’s trip to New York, some of the random cravings she’s had, and Sean’s recent sermon.

Episode Highlights

01:47: Jaquelle’s recap of her trip to NY
15:30: Why Jaquelle went to NY and what she talked about
21:20: How young people can practically evangelize in their daily life
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Recommended Resources

• Watch Jaquelle’s testimony in New York
• Episode 130: The Women in Ministry Episode

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This week Jaquelle and Sean continue their series on answering the big questions of life and answer the question, “How can we know the Bible is true?” They also talk about how their church celebrated Sean’s 10-year anniversary, hash out Jaquelle’s feelings on deviled eggs, and are wowed by Sean’s incredible home repairs.

Episode Highlights

09:51: Transitioning to this week’s topic
11:53: Why do we believe the Bible is true?
17:45: Addressing some alleged contradictions in the Bible
30:16: Should we use the Bible in apologetics?

Recommended Resources

• Can I Trust the Bible by R.C. Sproul
• Why Trust the Bible by Greg Gilbert
• Episode 47: The Bible Episode

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This week Jaquelle and Sean finish their series on answering the big questions of life and answer the question, “How can we know the resurrection really happened?” They also read yet another iTunes review, give an update on life in Baby World, and hear about Sean’s incredible grocery store find.

Episode Highlights

06:20: Introducing “reviews by you, reviews for you”
09:35: Transitioning to this week’s topic (and reviewing the rest of this series)
13:26: Discussing the 7-block argument for the resurrection of Jesus
24:36: Responding to theories that say the resurrection didn’t happen

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about the books they’re currently reading. They also read yet another iTunes review (that involves tacos), hype up the Christmas extravaganza episode next week (!!!), and reveal Jaquelle and Sean’s favorite Christmas carols.

Episode Highlights

07:56: Reading this week’s latest favorite iTunes review
16:20: Transitioning to this week’s topic: what books we’re reading

Recommended Resources

• Rawhide Down by Del Quintin Wilbur
• The Care of Souls by Harold L. Senkbell
• The Holy Spirit (Contours of Christian Theology) by Sinclair B. Ferguson
• Disciplines of a Godly Man by R. Kent Hughes
• The Gospel of John Commentary by R.C. Sproul
• Desiring the Kingdom by James K.A. Smith
• Come Let Us Adore Him by Paul Tripp
• Brokenness, Surrender, Holiness by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
• Why Children Matter by Douglas Wilson

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This week Jaquelle and Sean host their annual Christmas extravaganza. They talk about why some Christians don’t celebrate Christmas, why it’s good for your soul to sing carols, and go through Jaquelle’s latest Christmas game.

Episode Highlights

10:35: Talking about why Christmas 2019 is so crazy
24:00: Should Christians celebrate Christmas?
30:37: When was Jesus actually born and when should we celebrate Christmas?
34:26: Discussing our favorite Christmas carols and Christmas songs
43:50: What’s the value of singing Christmas carols? Should we sing them?
49:34: Jaquelle’s annual Christmas game: Pastorpapa: Carol King or Christmas Clown?

Recommended Resources

• Episode 109: The Christmas 2018 Extravaganza
• James White’s message on the date of Christmas

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about their favorite episodes (and series) from 2019. They also talk about the correct way to bake a potato, the controversy of homemade stuffing/dressing, and the advice Sean’s taking from Jamie Oliver.

Episode Highlights

07:57: Transitioning to this week’s topic: our favorite episodes from the past year

Recommended Resources

• Episode 159: The Resurrection Episode
• Episode 158: The Reliability of Scripture Episode
• Episode 155: The Problem of Evil Episode
• Episode 154: The Existence of God Episode
• Episode 152: The Myths Christian Teens Believe Episode
• Episode 156: The Kanye West Episode
• Episode 150: The Romans Episode, Part 2
• Episode 149: The Romans Episode, Part 1
• Episode 148: The Talking About Sermons Episode
• Episode 146: The Presbyterian, Arminian, and Charismatic Episode
• Episode 145: The Birthday Episode
• Episode 143: The Driving Episode
• Episode 134: The Psalms Episode
• Episode 130: The Women in Ministry Episode
• Episode 129: The Homosexuality Episode
• Episode 128: The Satan Episode
• Episode 127: The Hell Episode
• Episode 126: The Election Episode
• Episode 123: The Sadness Episode
• Episode 122: The Loneliness Episode
• Episode 121: The Jealousy Episode
• Episode 120: The Happiness Episode
• Episode 119: The Anger Episode
• Episode 118: The Fear Episode
• Episode 117: The Emotions Episode
• Episode 116: The Abortion Episode
• Episode 115: The Denominations Episode, Part 3
• Episode 114: The Denominations Episode, Part 2
• Episode 113: The Denominations Episode, Part 1

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about 20 things to do in 2020. They also talk about the games they don’t like, how big Jaquelle’s baby is right now, and Sean’s recent car accident.

Episode Highlights

10:37: Transitioning to this week’s topic: 20 fun and serious things to do in 2020

Recommended Resources

• Episode 69: The Encourage Your Pastor Episode, Part 1
• Episode 138: The Encourage Your Pastor Episode, Part 2
• Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper
• Thoughts for Young Men by J.C. Ryle
• This Changes Everything by Jaquelle Crowe Ferris

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about how to make godly decisions. They also talk about Jaquelle’s weird cravings, including her obsession with cucumber and the particular way she needs to eat it.

Episode Highlights

06:12: Transitioning to this week's topic: how to make decisions
08:43: Talking about 3 theories of the will of God
18:09: Dealing with sin in decision-making
20:19: Understanding God's guidance in decision-making
23:46: 7 steps to making good decisions

Recommended Resources

• Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung
• Finding the Will of God by Bruce Waltke
• Decision Making and the Will of God by Gary Friessen

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about the book of Ephesians. They also reveal the gender of Jaquelle’s baby, hear about Sean’s favorite BBQ restaurant, and talk about Sean’s bougie coffee.

Episode Highlights

10:30: Transitioning to this week's topic: the book of Ephesians
13:05: The inside cover (who wrote it, when was it written, why was it written)
17:19: Talking about the first half of Ephesians (the theology)
22:21: Talking about the second half of Ephesians (the practical)

Recommended Resources

• Ephesians for You by Richard Coekin
• Ephesians (Let’s Study) by Sinclair Ferguson
• Exalting Jesus in Ephesians by Tony Merida

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This week Jaquelle and Sean start a new series on world religions and talk about Islam. They also talk about canceling church, Sean’s sub-par chili, and another hilarious iTunes review.

Episode Highlights

08:05: Reading a new iTunes review
12:58: Transitioning to this week's topic and introducing a new series
17:40: The facts about Islam
23:58: The beliefs of Islam
29:56: The key issues to discuss with Muslims
33:27: Apologetics questions to ask Muslims

Recommended Resources

• Comparison Chart: Islam vs. Christianity
• 10 Things Every Christian Should Know About Islam
• What Every Christian Needs To Know About the Qur’an by James White
• No God But One by Nabeel Qureshi

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This week Jaquelle and Sean continue their series on world religions and talk about Hinduism. They also talk about Jaquelle’s vegetarian pasta, get an update on Sean’s car, and judge Sean’s paninis.

Episode Highlights

06:01: Transitioning to this week's topic
07:32: Dealing with the facts of Hinduism
10:31: The beliefs of Hinduism
14:38: The issues of Hinduism
19:51: Apologetics questions to ask Hindus

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This week Jaquelle and Sean finish their series on world religions and talk about Buddhism. They also talk about weird word phenomena, celebrating Valentine’s Day, and Sean’s anniversary.

Episode Highlights

07:53: Transitioning to this week's topic
09:44: Dealing with the facts of Buddhism
13:17: The beliefs of Buddhism
17:24: The issues of Buddhism
20:39: Apologetics questions to ask Buddhists

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about the troubling practices and recent controversy of Church by the Glades. They also talk about Jaquelle’s most consistent pregnancy cravings, how silently she can eat applesauce, and where Sean took Diana for Valentine’s Day.

Episode Highlights

09:02: Transitioning to this week's topic: the controversy of Church by the Glades
13:40: What is going on at Church by the Glades?
17:49: What is the problem with these practices?
29:03: How do you decide what is appropriate in a worship service?

Recommended Resources

• 12 Questions To Ask Before You Watch ‘Game of Thrones’
• I Don’t Understand Christians Watching Game of Thrones

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about how to plan and think about a worship service. They also talk about Jaquelle’s upcoming trip to IKEA, a new shopping program in Dubai, and why Sean is back to the grind.

Episode Highlights

07:22: Transitioning to this week’s topic: what to do in a worship service
08:28: What is the regulative principle, and how does it inform how we plan a service?
10:20: Going through the elements of a worship service

Recommended Resources

• Episode 169: The Church By the Glades Episode

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about how Christians should think about the coronavirus. They also talk about Jaquelle’s pregnancy update, her upcoming baby shower, and how long it’s been since Sean knew baby stuff.

Episode Highlights

05:58: Transitioning to this week’s topic: the coronavirus
08:08: How are Sean and Jaquelle personally thinking about the coronavirus?
13:08: Discussing biblical principles that inform how we view the virus

Recommended Resources

• Should I Worry About the Coronavirus? by Todd Wagner

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This week Jaquelle and Sean open up the mailbag and answer listener questions. They also talk about who cooks supper, hear tips from Sean for the fajita fans out there, and Jaquelle’s search for a doula.

Episode Highlights

08:58: Transitioning to this week’s topic: opening the mailbag
11:24: How does Sean feel about plant-based meat?
17:06: Did you go to college? What was your experience like? If not, why didn’t you go?
24:02: Who is your dream podcast guest?
27:35: How many of the 20 Things in 2020 have you completed?
29:20: Have you heard about acai from Brazil?
31:20: Would you guys come to Brazil?

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This week Jaquelle and Sean continue their conversation on the coronavirus in light of all the changes over the past two weeks. They also talk about meatballs, hear Jaquelle try to explain a meme, and discuss secret fast-food menus.

Episode Highlights

12:09: Reading our latest iTunes review
18:55: Transitioning to this week’s topic: the coronavirus
19:41: Discussing the virus itself vs. the response to the response
30:02: Thinking about church closures because of the virus
38:53: How to pray about the coronavirus

Recommended Resources

• Contagion, Cooties, and the Coronavirus
• Thinking Christianly About the Coronavirus
• Episode 111: The Church Cancellation Episode
• PrayerMate

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about the right way to use God’s Word in making decisions and navigating the world. They also talk about what Sean is reading, hear about the book he bought Jaquelle, and read another listener review.

Episode Highlights

07:41: Reading our latest iTunes review
14:52: Why we’re not talking about the coronavirus today
15:55: Transitioning to this week’s topic
17:04: Tips for using the Bible in our lives
23:23: An exercise in applying biblical principles to some major areas in a teen’s life

Recommended Resource

• Episode 29: The Dating Episode

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about the unhelpful (but surprisingly common!) ways that people read the Bible. They also do something they’ve never done before, all because of the coronavirus.

Episode Highlights

09:34: Transitioning to this week’s topic: how not to use the Bible
11:59: The out-of-context method
26:03: The random verse method
28:00: The Bible is all about me method

Recommended Resources

• 4 Reflections After Listening to 18 Hours of Sermons in America’s Biggest Churches (9Marks)
• Relatable Podcast

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This week Jaquelle and Sean re-open the mailbag and answer the listener questions they didn’t get to on the previous mailbag episode. They also review another listener review, this time from someone who really loves whales.

Episode Highlights

03:22: Reading another listener review
09:04: How should I interact with my LGBTQ+ classmates at a very liberal college?
14:39: How did Jaquelle adjust to cooking 3 meals a day?
20:08: How do I explain controversial Bible passages to my unsaved friends?
25:08: Why do we follow some OT laws but not others?
29:18: Why did people in the OT have to offer up sacrifices?
36:27: What are some tips on witnessing to atheists?

Recommended Resources

• 4 Ways to Witness to Atheists
• Episode 129: The Homosexuality Episode
• Rosaria Butterfield

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This week Jaquelle and Sean discuss how much they’ve completed on their 20 things to do in 2020 list. They also review another listener review, this time from someone who really loves brownies (not whales!).

Episode Highlights

01:42: Reading another listener review
10:02: Going through the 20 things in 2020 list

Recommended Resources

• Episode 163: The 2020 Episode
• Why Children Matter by Douglas Wilson
• None Greater by Matthew Barrett
• A Pocketful of Rye by Agatha Christie
• Jaquelle’s Bible reading plan
• Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan
• Me, Myself, and Bob by Phil Vischer
• How To Deal With Uncertainty

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about the biggest mass shooting in Canadian history, which happened this past weekend just an hour or two away from them. They also hear a dramatic confession from Sean, get a baby update from Jaquelle, and discuss Sean’s life in quarantine right now.

Episode Highlights

07:00: Transitioning to this week’s topic and providing background
09:48: How should we handle crimes and shootings as Christians?

Recommended Resources

• “Nova Scotia shooting” (The Guardian)
• Episode 46: The Why Do Bad Things Happen Episode

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about food and how Christians should think about it. They also review another listener review, talk about good mac ‘n cheese, bad fruit crumble, and chewy chocolate chip cookies.

Episode Highlights

01:08: Reviewing another listener review
09:02: The context for this week’s topic
22:47: Actually transitioning to this week’s topic
23:24: 10 ways the gospel changes how we view food

Recommended Resources

• Confessions of a Food Catholic by Douglas Wilson
• The Life-Giving Table by Sally Clarkson
• Episode 60: The Health Episode

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This week Jaquelle and Sean talk about mothers and how to honor your mom. They also hear Jaquelle’s baby update, discuss the dynamics of Mother’s Day gifts, and share their plan for episodes while Jaquelle is on maternity leave.

Episode Highlights

02:58: Transitioning to this week’s topic
07:17: What is a godly mother?
20:50: What does God think about moms?
23:04: How can I practically honor my mom?

Recommended Resource

• The Mission of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson
• Devoted by Tim Challies

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