“The Doctor and His Taurus”, Episode 15 of The Gospel Friends

“The Doctor and His Taurus”
Episode 15 of The Gospel Friends

 

Welcome

Samuel Lovell (@samuel_lovell)
@mygospelfriends Listening to episode 15 now – liking it a lot!

 

What’s On Tap?

 

The Cold Open

5 Things Our Parents Did That Would Get Them Arrested Today
http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/things-parents-arrested-today/story?id=25262430#

 

The Undercard

The Foodie Quiz, David

 

The Main Event

Big Deal or Little Deal? (Chase)
Mars Hill Elders Resign
Respiratory Virus
http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/07/health/respiratory-virus-midwest/index.html?hpt=he_c1
Andy Stanley, “Foundation of our faith is an event not a book”

Sabbath: Gift or Unnecessary Old Testament Command? (David)

Gungor, Young Earth, and Parables (Nick)

Gungor Controversy Continues as Singer States Jesus Could Have Been Wrong About Adam, Noah


http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevinwax/2014/09/08/gungor-questions-and-the-doubters-among-us/

 

Listener Feedback

NotEntirelyUnlike (‏@NotEntirelyChip)
By request of @mygospelfriends , here is our #NESRemix! https://soundcloud.com/notentirelyunlikechiptune/jesus-is-a-friend-of-mine-cover …

FunkyStickman ‏(@FunkyStickman)
Just finished a tune for our #NESCovers and @mygospelfriends Stay tuned for linkage… #JesusIsMyFriend

infidel ‏(@themadgermanic)
@mygospelfriends Really? I am gODLESS,hence “infidel” for all the camel-******s and keep the flat earth ***t away,thank you…#PickAnewBook

Gary Goodridge (@GaryHGoodridge) FOLLOWS YOU
I’ve competed in fight promotions such as the K-1, UFC and Pride FC. Available for seminars and personal training. Also will be managing fighters

Sean Francis (@AdhesiveWombatt)
@mygospelfriends be on the look out for this months Ann Coulter fan club newsletter. Coming soon to an inbox near you. 🙂

James Mc Sorley (@JMCS76)
@jdavidmcconnell @mygospelfriends wow, you could possibly be related to my pastor, James Mc Connell of the Whitewell Tabernacle Belfast.

Chris stuttard (@ChrisStuttard)
@mygospelfriends the football (proper football) team I support is middlesbrough. Based in the north east of England.pic.twitter.com/x4bwr5jAaK also as I think we have a great home team kit. I am from Yorkshire.and half welsh lol.

 

The Aftershow

@MushKat @tomgara @mygospelfriends What do you guys think? An operational necessity or a practicality gone too far?  http://t.co/jaxVXXusHc

View post on imgur.com

Top Ten Most Embarrassing-Yet-Hilarious Christian Videos

 

 

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Special thanks to Not Entirely Unlike Chiptune, with acknowledgement to Sonseed, for our music this week

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-NOZU2iPA8

“In Your Face, David”, Episode 14 of The Gospel Friends

“In Your Face, David”
Episode 14 of The Gospel Friends
Special Guest Host: Samuel Knowles

 

The Cold Open

Samuel needs to find his podcast voice…

 

What’s On Tap?

 

The Undercard

Game: The Return of TechTalk Tech Quiz, Nick

 

The Main Event


Arkansas Truck Fire and Sports Taken Too Far, Samuel
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/24679186/arkansas-qb-brandon-allens-truck-was-set-on-fire

Brad Melton (@BradEMelton)
@mygospelfriends Love your show. I’ve become a big fan. David, I’ll do my best to remain a fan after Saturday. #GOHOGS!#WPS!

Kirk Cameron Wants to Save Christmas, Nick
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/08/27/hollywood-actor-says-his-new-movie-will-hammer-political-correctness-and-rile-atheist-activists/

David Platt to lead IMB, Chase
http://www.jdgreear.com/my_weblog/2014/08/what-david-platts-imb-presidency-signals-about-our-future.html

“The price is certainly high for people who don’t know Christ and who live in a world where Christians shrink back from self-denying faith and settle into self-indulging faith. While Christians choose to spend their lives fulfilling the American dream instead of giving their lives to proclaiming the kingdom of God, literally billions in need of the Gospel remain in the dark”

James Mc Sorley Hi Chase, dont know the guy in question but our own pastor is moving on after over sixty years in the ministry and it was heartbreaking! I pray that the church in Brookhills as well as our own flock in Belfast are able to transition quickly and accept and help the new pastors in our respective assemblys. Looking fwd to downloading the latest podcast!

 

Listener Feedback

Voicemail from Chris Stuttard

Congrats to Jared Buckley & Rob Johnson, new babies in the house

James McSorley (@JMCS76)
@mygospelfriends Yes! David from the show & also of the McConnell clan. (Even though Chase erroneously calls me Scottish). Go Irish!

Superdad (‏@IamSuperdad)
Don’t mess with Lancelot Link and Marta Hairy!!  @mygospelfriends pic.twitter.com/3aTazuQ9tI

James Mc Sorley ‏(@JMCS76)
@mygospelfriends Hi guys, great podcast. Heard about it via twitter. Could be you’re 1st Irish listener! Not from Athenry though.:-(

Jeff Nichols (‏@JNickNC)
Now see that’s what you call an entertaining Twitter bio – the one from @mygospelfriends. Podcasters take note.

Calvnst Wonder Woman (‏@CalvnWndrWoman)
@mygospelfriends Looking for help with your battles, let me know! Good to meet you!

FunkyStickman (@FunkyStickman)
@mygospelfriends Ep. 4, I knew all the NES quotes! Your nerd cards are hereby revoked. 😉 Can’t believe no “all your base are belong to us”
@mygospelfriends To be fair, I do have geek cred: started a band doing NES covers of pop/rock music. @NotEntirelyChip
@mygospelfriends We do take requests, any song you’d like to hear done Nintendo-style?  Jesus is a Friend of Mine – Sonseed.

Ep 13 Feedback from Michael Woodard (@RMichaelWoodard)
@mygospelfriends I remember High School where someone would sneeze and 5 class clowns would alternate saying bless you.

Ep 13 Feedback from Chris Stuttard (@ChrisStuttard)
@mygospelfriends @RichardDawkins if we use abortion to stop people’s future suffering should we all be aborted?? As we will all suffer.

UPDATE on the ‘TheTwitter’ Voting from last week

Jon Lorbacher ‏@Jon_Lorbacher
@mygospelfriends lol at the “the twitter” haters. I’m cool with it. I usually chuckle when I hear the twitter.

Jeremiah Martin ‏@jeremiahdmartin 
@mygospelfriends I love the Twitters. Keep up the good tweats!

Elijiah Thompson (Hall of Dogma)
My vote: Thine Twitters #‎KJV1611

Alyson McConnell (@alymcconnell)
No to ‘TheTwitter’. And my vote counts for 10 – because I am a spouse.

@imsuperdad I shall be forever more angered by those who do not refer to the service as “The Twitter”.  @mygospelfriends

 

The Aftershow

The Hall of Dogma Fantasy Football League

 

“To every toiling, heavy-laden sinner, Jesus says, Come to me and rest. But there are many toiling, heavy-laden believers, too. For them this same invitation is meant. Note well the words of Jesus, if you are heavy-laden with your service, and do not mistake it. It is not, Go, labor on, as perhaps you imagine. On the contrary, it is stop, turn back, Come to me and rest. Never, never did Christ send a heavy laden one to work; never, never did He send a hungry one, a weary one, a sick or sorrowing one, away on any service. For such the Bible only says, Come, come, come.”
– Hudson Taylor

 

 

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Special thanks to Shawn Lombard for our music – “Won’t Go ‘Til You Bless Me” from Rare Bird
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“Everything’s Better With Bacon”, Episode 13 of The Gospel Friends

Mmm, bacon.

“Everything’s Better With Bacon”
Episode 13 of The Gospel Friends

 

What’s On Tap?

 

Breaking News

Mark Driscoll To Step Down For A Time
http://marshill.com/2014/08/24/an-update-from-pastor-mark

 

The Cold Open

Bathe with Bacon?
http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/da14/
Crazy products inspired by bacon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BYO4IS?ie=UTF8&tag=oddee-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001BYO4IS
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SSV8AA?ie=UTF8&tag=oddee-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000SSV8AA
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001R1R400?ie=UTF8&tag=oddee-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001R1R400
http://www.amazon.com/Accoutrements-Bacons-Bacon-Flavored-Toothpaste/dp/B004MBNK5K/ref=pd_tcs_compl_t_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=1SYSWTCKA4BQ4RTSQTYW
http://www.amazon.com/Accoutrements-11076-Bacon-Air-Freshener/dp/B0095UVKRI/ref=pd_tcs_compl_t_7?ie=UTF8&refRID=1SYSWTCKA4BQ4RTSQTYW
http://www.amazon.com/Bacon-Makes-Everything-Better-Lounge/dp/B00AOOL54C/ref=pd_tcs_compl_t_45?ie=UTF8&refRID=0AQSYED61NPJ5SEHGPSK
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PSS6U8?ie=UTF8&tag=oddee-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000PSS6U8
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001MP30DG?ie=UTF8&tag=oddee-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001MP30DG

 

The Undercard

Game: Music Quiz, Chase

 

The Main Event

Richard Dawkins’s Comments Regarding Down Syndrome, David
http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-richard-dawkins-choosing-not-to-abort-baby-with-down-syndrome-is-i

The Gospel and Down Syndrome


http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/08/17/parents-sue-for-wrongful-birth.html
Richard Dawkins (@RichardDawkins) Women have a right to early abortion. Choice is theirs. Down Syndrome is 1 of the commonest & most moral reasons to exercise that right.
Richard Dawkins (@RichardDawkins)  @TonyD048 I think abortion is right if the woman wants an abortion. Down syndrome is one very good, and extremely common reason, to want it.
Richard Dawkins (@RichardDawkins) I do not for one moment apologise for approaching moral philosophic questions in a logical way. There’s a place for emotion & this isn’t it.
Richard Dawkins (@RichardDawkins)  Most countries accept a woman’s right to abort. Elementary moral philosophy says this does NOT cast doubt on existing people’s right to life
Richard Dawkins (@RichardDawkins) There’s a profound moral difference between “This fetus should now be aborted” and “This person should have been aborted years ago.”
Richard Dawkins (@RichardDawkins)  @Roland_DeVries Yes. Suffering should be avoided. Cause no suffering. Reduce suffering wherever you can.
Response by Jared Buckley: http://specialfamiliescoach.com/richard-dawkins-abortion-of-babies-with-down-syndrome/
Link to Jared’s Podcast episode referenced: https://www.dropbox.com/s/o7f2h99p2abnob1/BSF%20022.mp3
Bruce Baker (‏@iambbaker) @RichardDawkins says immoral not to abort baby with Down’s Syndrome. I say high IQ points clearly don’t = high humanity points. #prolife
Ulixes (@THawiliC) The problem is not what @RichardDawkins said, it is that you are all incapable of distinguishing”abort now”frm”you should have been aborted”
Rob Johnson (‏@robjohnson90) @mygospelfriends 1/2 Dawkins is on his way out. He is, however, consistent. He doesn’t believe in objective morality.
Rob Johnson (@robjohnson90) @mygospelfriends 2/2 What’s funny tho, is he spends a ton of time criticizing religion as if it’s objectively wrong. He’s really consistent.
Heretic ‏(@FakeHeretic) @mygospelfriends yeah, let’s all kick the [EDIT] out of @RichardDawkins while he’s down, just as Jesus commanded us to!
Hershel Kreis (‏@W4TMN) @mygospelfriends Easy question:  Dawkins = intelligent idiot.  Too educated to see the truth even though it is all around him
James Westbrook™ ‏(@westbrook___) @mygospelfriends Mr. Dawkins has continued to make his anti-religion argument less and less valid as time progresses.
Kenneth C. Vendler (‏@_vendlerius) @mygospelfriends Dawkins is irrelevant. Once somewhat formidable opponent, he has made himself an unwitting argument for Christianity

Signs You Were a Youth Group Kid, Nick
Nick: http://www.churchpop.com/2014/08/15/37-signs-you-were-a-youth-group-kid/

TIOLI, Chase

 

Listener Feedback

Ryan (@Salaboomhead)
@mygospelfriends listened to my first podcast of yours! Loved it! Will def be listening to more!!!
Hershel Kreis (@W4TMN)
Enjoying listening to the guys at @mygospelfriends – great to hear guys discuss faith with sometimes different views without being hateful!
About “The Twitter”

 

 

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Special thanks to Shawn Lombard for our music – “Won’t Go ‘Til You Bless Me” from Rare Bird
Website: ShawnLombard.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shawn-Lombard/

“If The Captain Wore A Dress”, Episode 12 of The Gospel Friends

“If The Captain Wore A Dress”
Episode 12 of The Gospel Friends

 

The Cold Open

What is on Tap for today: Chase, David and Nick

SHARK Week
5 things you never knew about Shark Week: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/14/shark-week-facts_n_5678442.html
http://www.buzzfeed.com/awesomer/20-things-that-kill-more-people-than-sharks-every

 

The Undercard

Game: Star Wars or Batman, Nick

 

The Main Event

Discussion on Cults, Chase
Voicemails from Caretaker Man and Jared
http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2014/06/the-seven-signs-youre-in-a-cult/361400/

“Tebowing the SEC”, Nick
http://www.al.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/08/tebowing_the_sec.html#incart_river

Discussion on Depression, David

Robin Williams didn’t die from a disease, he died from his choice

Depression isn’t a choice but suicide is: my detailed response to the critics


http://www.theguardian.com/science/brain-flapping/2014/aug/12/robin-williams-suicide-and-depression-are-not-selfish
From Rick Warren: http://pastors.com/robin-williams-shows-sermon-think/

Robin Williams’ Death an Opportunity to Look at Depression in the Scriptures

 

Listener Feedback

jasongarris (@jasongarris) @mygospelfriends First time listener, first time caller: “PLORP!” (Tons of fun gentlemen – thanks)

Chris Susskin ‏@csusskin  31m @jdavidmcconnell Caught the VERY end of the podcast. Ha. You are in good company tripping over my name. Definitely a fan of @mygospelfriends

Rachel Cathey (@journeyofchuck) Gr8 show this week @mygospelfriends! Loved your take on Driscoll and accountability in ministry! Also, mega curious about chase’s dog story!

Jonathan (@jpboogie2381) @mygospelfriends enjoyed the Driscoll episode. The band was the Safeties. Back in the Slacker 66 / Crush days.

Jones Podcasting (@jonespodcasting) (Chris Jones) @mygospelfriends I enjoy how you jump from serious to silly and back again. It relieves the tension. Great podcast! Keep it up!

Chris stuttard ‏@ChrisStuttard  7h @mygospelfriends just listened to 8,9,10. Loved your attitude towards Driscoll situation. Also batman is Armenian.

VM from David’s Biggest Fan

If Chase Wore a Dress

 

Shout Out to Jared Buckley from our discussion on cults:

http://specialfamiliescoach.com/

 

 

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“Something About An Integer and A Guy Named Driscoll”, Episode 11 of The Gospel Friends

“Something About An Integer and A Guy Named Driscoll”
Episode 11 of The Gospel Friends
What’s On Tap?
The Cold Open
“What were you guys thinking?!?”
The Main Event

Mars Hill and Mark Driscoll’s Removal from the Acts 29 Network

Post on Acts29Network.org:

August 8, 2014
A Message from the Board of Acts 29 concerning Mark Driscoll and Mars Hill Church

It is with deep sorrow that the Acts 29 Network announces its decision to remove Mark Driscoll and Mars Hill Church from membership in the network. Mark and the Elders of Mars Hill have been informed of the decision, along with the reasons for removal. It is our conviction that the nature of the accusations against Mark, most of which have been confirmed by him, make it untenable and unhelpful to keep Mark and Mars Hill in our network. In taking this action, our prayer is that it will encourage the leadership of Mars Hill to respond in a distinctive and godly manner so that the name of Christ will not continue to be dishonored.

The Board of the Acts 29 Church Planting Network

Matt Chandler
Darrin Patrick
Steve Timmis
Eric Mason
John Bryson
Bruce Wesley
Leonce Crump

Resources:
I. Am. Not. Anonymous.
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/warrenthrockmorton/2014/08/07/the-storm-at-mars-hill-church-mark-driscoll-explains-it-all/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/05/pasotr-mark-driscoll-resign_n_5651088.html
Driscoll Apology: http://marshill.com/2014/07/21/the-weekly-7-21-14
Jonathan Merrit on Accepting Driscoll’s apology: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/religion/commentary-why-i-accept-mark-driscolls-apology–and-you-should-too/2014/08/06/1cfe2962-1da6-11e4-9b6c-12e30cbe86a3_story.html
Driscoll at Strange Fire (Controversy): http://www.christianpost.com/buzzvine/mark-driscoll-crashes-john-macarthurs-strange-fire-conference-photos-106976/
Driscoll and the ‘Mars Hill Bus’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfTmgPhmlto

Dan Richardson: I owe so much of my early growth to their ministry so this is certainly painful to read. I pray that there be true repentance practiced and that Christ might be glorified through it. We should take no pleasure in what is going on at MH. These are real people, with real hurts caused by real sin.
Coming Soon: Discussion on Abuse in the Church
The Out of Place Undercard
Game: This or That, Chase
On Deck for Next Week: Warning Signs of a Cult
Listener Feedback
Caretaker Man (@baptistfixer)
@mygospelfriends As for us trying to get you guys all Osteenlike-famous here in Australia

Chris Susskin @csusskin This is David. Cap’n & Nuke are ‘Bama boys. I bleed orange&blue. You have a War Eagle shout out coming on Ep 11.

Superdad (@IamSuperdad)
@mygospelfriends Catching up on podcast.  Maybe our church is different, but amazing things are happening with our two different services. Both our “contemporary” and “traditional” services are filled with multi-generational families.  We may be an outlier tho. I believe the secret is in our Bible study times.  We have studies for all ages during both service times.

Eric Lopez (@Bigeasy3737)
@mygospelfriends Just started listening to the podcast & it’s freakin awesome. Thanks for putting this together guys.

Tom Sikes (@dad_2_10) @
mygospelfriends I listened the X, didnt know if I should laugh my head off or say Yea and Amen!!!

We recently asked the Twittersphere what topics would you like to hear us cover:

Rob Johnson (@RobJohnson90) says (Longer Ending of Mark; Be interested in your thoughts on it. Mark 16:9-20.

Dominick (@aDefeatedVictor) Hebrews 6:1, He says There seems to be a tension of what Hebrews 6:1 means. Whether it is speaking about what came before Christ or basic teachings of Christ.
The Aftershow
Fail of the Decade Follow-up

 

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Special thanks to Shawn Lombard for our music – “Won’t Go ‘Til You Bless Me” from Rare Bird
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“the X Friends”, Episode X (aka 10) of The Gospel Friends

“the X Friends”
Episode X (aka 10) of The Gospel Friends

 

What’s On Tap?

 

The Cold Open

“I am the worst pastor that ever lived…”

 

The Undercard

Game: Finish That Proverb

 

The Main Event

5 Easy Steps to a Shallow Christian Life, Chase

5 Easy Steps to a Shallow Christian Life

Stop Outsourcing Child Welfare, Nick
http://jasonjohnsonblog.com/blog/church-stop-outsourcing-child-welfare#.U97CL4BdXVp=

Yay or Nay, David

 

Question of the Week:

Are you in favor of a church having 1 traditional and 1 contemporary service? Why or Why not?

Emily LaVigne @Mumlavigne · Jul 31
@mygospelfriends if the church has two distinctive demographics where the congregation would be better served with such, then yes.
Marusha @Marusha76 · Jul 31
@mygospelfriends Against, because church isn’t about preferences but to serve God in pleasing and acceptable ways together.
Killer Tortilla @killerTortilla · Jul 31
@mygospelfriends Generally, no. Feels like two different churches in the same building. Focus on ensuring music is doctrinally sound.
Michael Robinson @wm_robinson · Jul 31
@mygospelfriends Im not in favor of it or against it. It just seen to work well. One usually overtakes the other.
Fr. Eddie Green @EdwardBGreen · Jul 31
@Marusha76 @mygospelfriends Matthew 13:52. But ideally together. Obviously high mass with a worship band is my ‘tradition’.
Desiree Johnson @mrsangrygrandma · Jul 31
@mygospelfriends I prefer a blended service. However, I’m not against two services. It’s not a heart issue, just one of musical taste.
Chris Land @jchrisland · Jul 31
@mygospelfriends That does not show unity in a church whatsoever. So I am not for it.
Caretaker Man ‏@baptistfixer Aug 1
@mygospelfriends @Marusha76 I’m not a fan but as long as there is enough time between the two for me to do my thing without crying in pain..
Caretaker Man‏@baptistfixer
@mygospelfriends @Marusha76 …seriously though, i second @Marusha76 . To aim worship @ congregants is abhorrent in the extreme.
Michael Woodard @RMichaelWoodard · Aug 1
@mygospelfriends I’m Ok with it. Today’s traditional was yesterday’s contemporary. Just keep Creator the focus, not creature.
Stephen Bowen ن @countryboy7477 · Aug 1
@mygospelfriends I spoke at a church that did this. It seemed to separate the elders & youth. Bad idea in my view but was working for them.
Desiree Johnson @mrsangrygrandma · Aug 1
@mygospelfriends @wadehowelljr some chrchs need 2 svc bc of size. If it makes sense to have 2 styles & still come together in service, ok

 

Listener Feedback

David – shout out to @ElijiahT
Once I catch up on all of the @mygospelfriends’ podcasts, maybe i’ll give timely feedback and win a box of honeycomb. (Also – as a soon to be podcaster, I’m a big fan of the show. I just need to set up my own hall of dogma AND also suggested Samus Aran as a ‘modestly dressed’ heroine)
@baptistfixer (caretaker man) for his iTunes review. (David’s Challenge to CareTaker Man)
Dan’s Call. Natalie’s comment.
@iamsuperdad called David, David Mctonguetwist)
@anonchurchmembr Guys I love the podcast. I feel like I am listening to myself talk to me. If that makes any sense. It’s a good thing.
Jon Lorbacher @Jon_Lorbacher · 18h @jdavidmcconnell @mygospelfriends no problem. I greatly appreciate what you guys are doing. Sure makes the workday go by quicker!

From Tony Staley:
Hey guys, I just wanted to ask your take on a subject close to my heart. We tweeted back and forth about the Warcraft movie and I would like to know your opinion on RPGs and MMOs.
My wife and I played Warcraft for a few years. We tried not to play while my son was up, but we played a lot after bedtime, 2 – 3 hours a day. We decided to quit when our second child was on the way. For multiple reasons, but primarily time, money and we did feel that the theme was potentially opening a door for demonic activity in our home, as our son did seem to be dealing with fear issues that have since resolved.
I have recently started playing hearthstone for 30 – 60 minutes every couple days and the movie is coming out in the next couple years, so what is your take?
@tonystaley on twitter.

 

The Aftershow

http://abcnews.go.com/US/guardians-galaxy-fans-shocked-wrong-movie/story?id=24805650
More (Interesting Church Signs)
http://deadspin.com/jared-lorenzen-is-still-playing-quarterback-1515450948

 

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Special thanks to Shawn Lombard for our music – “Won’t Go ‘Til You Bless Me” from Rare Bird
Website: ShawnLombard.com
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“Stall Wars”, Episode 9 of The Gospel Friends

“Stall Wars”
Episode 9 of The Gospel Friends
What’s On Tap?
The Undercard
Game: Batman or Shakespeare
The Main Event

Podcast Recommendations
Reasonable Faith with William Lane Craig, Chase
http://www.reasonablefaith.org/reasonable-faith-podcast/
The Happy Rant, Nick
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-rant/id878250651?mt=2
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols, David
http://5minutesinchurchhistory.com/

Can you worship your family?
It is possible to worship your family, at the expense of our call to the church and the gospel? How do we raise our kids, love our wives, pastor our homes and NOT make family an idol?http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevindeyoung/2014/07/24/7-signs-we-are-worshipping-the-family/
http://www.desiringgod.org/blog/posts/before-the-children-are-gone

TIOLI
Westboro at the Disco or Kickstart the Word
http://entertainthis.usatoday.com/2014/07/21/panic-at-the-disco-donates-westboro-baptist-charity-human-rights-campaign/
http://mobile.theverge.com/2014/7/22/5922855/bibliotheca-bible-kickstarter-campaign-adam-greene-interview
Middle-Class Clergy or Shades of Parenting
http://m.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/07/higher-calling-lower-wages-the-collapse-of-the-middle-class-clergy/374786/
http://time.com/3029149/fifty-shades-of-grey-trailer-dakota-johnson-parents/
Related:
http://www.thevillagechurch.net/the-village-blog/should-my-middle-schooler-date
http://www.billrosespeaks.com/what-to-do-if-my-teenager-doesnt-want-to-go-to-church/
Where’s My Hymnal?
http://www.theologyinworship.com/2014/07/22/reasons-why-we-should-still-be-using-hymnals/
Listener Feedback

Thanks for the reviews! Humbled by our appearance on the iTunes Religion & Spirituality New and Notable section this week. If you like the show, please consider reviewing us on iTunes.

Shout out to Jeremiah Martin: @jeremiahdmartin Yes, I’m currently enrolled pursuing an M.Div in Chaplaincy. By the way, I love the podcast!

Lamar: I think super-powered and other epic heroes provide children opportunities to exercise their imagination and, by playing the good guy, reinforce what we teach about being good. I also think boys who throw a hammer or a shield, among others characters, in their play have good role models to emulate but 1, is hero-play just for boys? 2 considering Nick’s comments on comic and movie depictions of women, are there any good heroes for girls to play as? and 3 do any of them appear in movies you can watch with your family? Thanks!
The Aftershow

Fail of the Week: Takin’ care of business… in a minute or two or three…

The Gospel Friends, Episode 8 “Breakin’ the Law”

The Gospel Friends
Episode 8 “Breakin’ the Law”

 

What’s On Tap?

 

Oh No, You Didn’t

They killed Archie to make a political point?
http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/archie-andrews-to-be-killed-saving-gay-best-friends-life-20140714

And in related news, Thor is now a girl…
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/marvel-comics-makes-thor-thunder-goddess-24572111

 

The Undercard
Game: Cereal Slogan Trivia

 

The Main Event

Ten Cliches Christians Should Never Use (David)
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/christianpiatt/2012/07/ten-cliches-christians-should-never-use/

TIOLI (Chase)
Facephone vs. “As the Osteen Turns” and Movie Trailers vs. Discussion Points > Moses vs. Unbroken
http://thirdworldosteen.com/

More on Suffering…
http://www.epm.org/blog/suffering-and-evil/

Kindle Unlimited, Netflix, Logos, Oh My! (Nick)
http://www.amazon.com/kindleunlimited

 

Listener Feedback

  • Care Taker Man (@baptistfixer): ”As I clean our sanctuary chairs, I’m reminded to be thankful that I don’t work for White Tail Chapel in Virginia.”
  • Voicemail from Josh

 

The Aftershow

Fail of the Week: 3 unassuming ministers, are almost arrested watching a grown man get a birthday spanking in a public place…

 

Contact Info

Twitter: @mygospelfriends
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Voicemail: (205) 575-9735

 

Special Thanks

Special thanks to Shawn Lombard for our music – “Won’t Go ‘Til You Bless Me” from Rare Bird
Website: ShawnLombard.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shawn-Lombard/

The Gospel Friends, Episode 7 “Where’s the Cap’n?”

The Gospel Friends
Episode 7, “Where’s the Cap’n?”
Where is Chase?
What’s On Tap?
Are You Guys Serious?
Dead or Meditating?
The Undercard
Game: Chick Flick Movie Quotes Quiz
The Main Event

Andy Stanley “The Bible Says” or “Paul Says”

Matt Walsh, the Pot Stirrer

Christians and Substance Abuse
http://www.oechurch.org/
@greshharbuck on Twitter
From the Hall of Dogma

Geek Out, Marvel vs. DC

Speaking in Tongues: is it a necessary part of Salvation? from Robert Johnson
http://apologetics105.com/2014/07/04/speaking-in-tongues-is-it-a-necessary-part-of-salvation/
The Aftershow

Anything Goes Church Service

The “everyone is on vacation, anything goes church service,” AKA tomorrow.


Twitter: @mygospelfriends
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/hallofdogma
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Special thanks to Shawn Lombard for our music – “Won’t Go ‘Til You Bless Me” from Rare Bird
Website: ShawnLombard.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shawn-Lombard/

 

The Gospel Friends, Episode 6 “Waffle Wager”

The Gospel Friends
Episode 6, “Waffle Wager”

 

What’s on tap?
Oh No, You Didn’t…
Battlefield: Social Media
https://www.facebook.com/groups/reformedpub/252166791638637/?ref=notif&notif_t=group_comment_reply

So, I have to agree with Laura Ortberg Turner on this one.

Posted by Keri Wyatt Kent on Monday, June 30, 2014

https://www.facebook.com/groups/hallofdogma/permalink/691184677623694/
Game of the Week, Nick
Frozen Trivia
Five and Dime, David
When Politics, Culture invade Fast Food: Burger King unveils the a Proud Whopper
http://blogs.wsj.com/corporate-intelligence/2014/07/01/lgbt-equality-burger-king-unveils-the-rainbow-wrapped-whopper/?mod=e2tw&mg=blogs-wsj&url=http%253A%252F%252Fblogs.wsj.com%252Fcorporate-intelligence%252F2014%252F07%252F01%252Flgbt-equality-burger-king-unveils-the-rainbow-wrapped-whopper%253Fmod%253De2tw
How Patriotic should our churches be?

Should a Church Display the American Flag?


http://www.thehighcalling.org/faith-culture/should-churches-display-american-flag-their-sanctuaries#.U7bVcpRdXTo
Minister’s Kid’s Parents, Nick
a discussion of “Pastor’s Kid” by Barnabas Piper and how we balance family and ministry and the things that go along with it
Take It or Leave It, Chase
“Facebook” or “Pastor Superdad”
“Facebook” – http://www.ozy.com/acumen/is-social-media-killing-your-marriage/32192.article?utm_source=A1&utm_medium=pp&utm_campaign=pp
“Pastor Superdad” – Barnabas Piper interview Trevin: I hear people talking today about the need for a pastor to “pastor his family” first. You say this is bad advice. Why?
Barnabas: It’s bad advice because of what the term “pastor” has come to mean. I know people mean well by using it, but “pastor” is a job title loaded with a thousand expectations.
Pastors are, in many cases, expected to be supermen – morally superior, intellectually sound, theologians, counselors, preachers, teachers, businessmen, accountants, strategists, leaders, etc. If they bring those same sorts of expectations home nobody will benefit. Either they will think too much of themselves or feel like a failure.
Pastors’ kids don’t want superman. They want a present, loving father.

“Name Game” or “Falling Away”
“Name Game” – Is it okay to call yourself a Christian? http://www.relevantmagazine.com/current/op-ed/its-ok-call-yourself-christian#l2EmVytUeWUqsP8Q.01
In Rolling Stone’s upcoming cover story, Mumford demurred when asked if he considered himself a Christian, as a teaser on the magazine’s website revealed. “I don’t really like that word. It comes with so much baggage,” he said, in terms that many fans will relate to. “So, no, I wouldn’t call myself a Christian.”
Mumford, the son of the U.K. founders of the evangelical Vineyard movement
As Mumford went on to explain about such people who call themselves “Christian,” “I think the word just conjures up all these religious images that I don’t really like. I have my personal views about the person of Jesus and who He was. Like, you ask a Muslim and they’ll say, ‘Jesus was awesome’—they’re not Christians, but they still love Jesus.”
“Falling Away” – The number one predictive factor as to whether or not a young Christian will retain his or her faith is whether that person has a meaningful relationship with an older Christian http://aspengroup.com/blog/millennials-need-a-bigger-god-not-a-hipper-pastor

“Abortion Trophy” or “Stetzer”
“Abortion Trophy” – http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/07/02/see-the-alleged-planned-parenthood-award-that-might-make-anti-abortion-advocates-feel-sick-to-their-stomachs/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=story&utm_campaign=ShareButtons
“Stetzer” – http://www.christianitytoday.com/edstetzer/2011/october/why-i-have-no-difficulty-helping-issue-christians-to-move.html

World Cup, Tim Howard’s Faith, and Tim Howard’s Saves
http://www.fca.org/themagazine/comfortable-in-his-own-skin/#.U7Tgn5RX-ua
http://www.cru.org/ministries-and-locations/ministries/athletes-in-action/tim-howard-testimony.htm?fb_action_ids=10204207579853374&fb_action_types=og.likes
Tim Howard jokes / tweets:

The best Tim Howard jokes after 16 saves against Belgium


The 8 best tweets about Tim Howard and Jesus
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-28122254
http://www.bustle.com/articles/30174-tim-howards-wikipedia-entry-edited-to-promote-him-to-secretary-of-defense-american-jesus
http://theodysseyonline.com/charleston/tim%20howard-%20more%20saves%20than%20jesus%20christ/60993
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Notable links we didn’t quite get to:

The “everyone is on vacation, anything goes church service,” AKA tomorrow.