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Beth Moore vs John MacArthur
Show NotesIn light of our conversation about women in ministry, new expressions of Christianity, and the constant struggle between established power structures and emerging voices in the Christian space, we thought it appropriate to address a recent co...
58 min
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Who Gets to Define Christianity?
This week, Josh and Jesse springboard off their conversation last week on Kanye West to a conversation about power and influence in Christianity. Put simply: who gets to define what are appropriate expressions of Christianity, and what aren't?Website an...
57 min
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This Episode is Water
So, Kanye West just released an album. And it's a Christian album. What are we to make of it, and what does this mean for the Christian world? Let's talk about that!Website and blog!Like us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramSend us an email at burnthe...
63 min
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Female Pastors, Gender Roles, and the Church
This week, Josh and Jesse tackle one of the more controversial topics of our church today - women and pastoral ministry. Currently in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, women can not be ordained into pastoral ministry. The guys have refrained from tackli...
68 min
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Shantel Smith has Left the Building
This week, Josh and Jesse talk to Shantel Smith. Shantel was, until very recently, a pastor, speaker, and content creator working for the Seventh-day Adventist Church. In this episode, we talk to her about her resignation from being a fulltime pastor - w...
61 min
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The Three Angels' Messages, Part 3
This week, Josh and Jesse finish up their series on the Three Angels' Messages. Website and blog!Like us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramSend us an email at burnthehaystackpodcast@gmail.com.
66 min
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The Three Angels' Messages, Part 2
This week, Josh and Jesse are all about Babylon. Get ready for a deep dive!Website and blog!Like us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramSend us an email at burnthehaystackpodcast@gmail.com.
58 min
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The Three Angels' Messages, Part 1
This week, Josh and Jesse return from their time at South Queensland Big Camp. Never fear though, because They have new content to share! We're about to embark on a 3-week journey talking about The Three Angels' Messages from Revelation 14.Website and b...
64 min
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Josh Wood on How to Feel More Invested in Your ...
This week, one of our awesome teammates, Josh Wood, joins Josh and Jesse to talk about 4 ways to feel more invested in your church. This is our final episode in our September-long deep dive into helping your local church. We hope you've enjoyed this mont...
54 min
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5 Destructive Behaviours that could Kill Your L...
This week, Josh and Jesse continue their series on building up your local church with 5 toxic behaviours that could end it all (cue dramatic music here)! Website and blog!Like us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramSend us an email at burnthehaystackpod...
69 min
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How to Incite an Insurrection in Your Local Chu...
This week, Josh and Jesse finish their two-part 7 Steps to Change your Church conversation. If you haven't already, check out episode 77 for part 1!Website and blog!Like us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramSend us an email at burnthehaystackpodcas...
53 min
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How to Incite an Insurrection in Your Local Chu...
This week, Josh and Jesse start a 2-week conversation on how you too can start a youth revolution in your local church! There are 7 key points to cover, which you'll be able to find in a blog article on the website. Website and blog!Like us on Facebook...
53 min
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Jess Shipton Unlocks the Wonders of Blogging an...
This week, Josh and Jesse talk to Jess Shipton, creator of Smile Without Reason Blog, as well as the founder of JES Solution Marketing. We talk blogging and marketing; Jess's two big passions and areas of expertise! To check her blog out, or to enquire w...
60 min
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Why are these Christian Leaders Suddenly No Lon...
This week, we take a dive into the controversy surrounding two influential (ex) Christian leaders: Joshua Harris and Marty Sampson. In the same month, both have come on the record saying they're abandoning their previously firmly-held beliefs, are no lon...
58 min
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Kaleb Eisele is BACK!
This week, Kaleb Eisele from Humans of Adventism comes back. We talk what's changed since last time, his new job, and his new home on the other side of America. Website and blog!Like us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramSend us an email at burnthehays...
54 min
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How Jordan Peterson Can Change the Way you Read...
This week, Josh is taking a break, and Jesse talks about how watching Jordan Peterson's Biblical lectures changed the way he reads the Bible.Website and blog!Like us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramSend us an email at burnthehaystackpodcast@gmail.co...
49 min
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"What Does the Bible Say?" isn't Enough Anymore
This week, Josh and Jesse tackle a phrase that many a Christian has found themselves saying: "What does the Bible say?" On the outside, it seems a perfectly reasonable, and fairly spiritual thing to say, and yet there's a problem. Western society, partic...
55 min
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Keira Bullock is Single
There's a lot of single people in the world, and Keira is one of them. Back for a second interview, this time Josh and Jesse talk to Keira about singleness, the stigma that surrounds it, and how we need to learn to listen better and be more open to diffe...
79 min
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What's so Bad about Hand-Raising?
This week, Josh and Jesse talk about one of the most egregious sins affecting the church today. Is it alcohol? No! Pride? Not a chance, bucko! It's raising hands! *queue sinister music* But seriously, what's the deal with all these hand-raising, emotiona...
68 min
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Alex Dion Wilson Started the First Instagram-on...
This week, we talk to pastor, Instagrammer, and social media influencer Alex Dion Wilson. Alex hails from California, USA, and has become recognized on the Instagram platform for his innovative 10-second sermons. Recently he started instachurchlive, the ...
67 min
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What is my Purpose?
This week, Josh and Jesse wax eloquent about purpose, meaning, and the essence of life. Yeah, it's really deep.Website and blog!Like us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramSend us an email at burnthehaystackpodcast@gmail.com.Check out The Scratch News
57 min
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Ben & Kim Lundquist: Building a Marriage that L...
This week, we conclude our two-part conversation with Ben & Kim Lundquist on a deep dive into marriage, co-habitation, loyalty, and building a relationship that stands the test of time. Website and blog!Like us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramSend u...
67 min
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Ben & Kim Lundquist: Dating on Purpose
This week, Josh and Jesse begin a two-part conversation with Ben and Kim Lundquist. They talk about dating on purpose (as opposed to on accident), their story, and how to navigate the complicated, awkward world of relationships in the 21st century.Webs...
71 min
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Have we been Breaking the Law this Entire Time???
This week, Josh and Jesse talk about one of the most fun topics ever - the Law! Love it or hate it, the Law makes up a huge chunk of our Bible, and we can't ignore it; yes, even those weird, seemingly immoral, and awkward ones. The Bible Project Podcast...
75 min
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Nathan Brown's Journey to the Holy Lands
This week, we had the chance to talk to Nathan Brown about his travels to the Holy Lands over the last few years, as well as his new book, Of Falafels and Following Jesus. If you've ever been interested in seeing the sites of so many well-known Biblical ...
72 min