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| Smashing Pumpkins Rebroadcast | 29 Nov 2025 | 00:18:56 | |
Welcome back to My Seminary Life. This week we are taking another trip down memory lane as we revisit the most downloaded episode from Year Two of the show. This is episode 55, Smashing Pumpkins; that time my friends and I pulled off the biggest pumpkin heist in history. Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioTwoOneNine | |||
| The Pressure's Off Rebraodcast | 22 Nov 2025 | 00:39:18 | |
Welcome back to My Seminary Life. Over the next few weeks we are going to take a trip down memory lane as I revisist the most downloaded episode from each year of the show. This week I head back to Year One during the Spiritual Formation series to talk about a book that at the time I did not care much for but my opinions have changed on it since. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioTwoOneNine Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| The Art of Peace by Morihei Ueshiba - Kung Fu Pizza Party | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:26:24 | |
"To injur an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is the Art of Peace." Welcome to my dojo, this is Kung Fu Pizza Party. Today, I talk about how I fulfilled one of my Challenges by spending the day meditating on peace inspired by my reading of The Art of Peace by Morihei Ueshiba. In the episode, I discuss why I chose peace as the focal point of my day of meditation, who Ueshiba was, and how I am beginning to apply the teachings of The Art of Peace in my life. Instagram: @kungfupizzaparty Letterboxd: KungFuPizzaPrty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioTwoOneNine | |||
| Diverse Theology: Frequently Assumed Things about Other Denominations | 29 Jul 2023 | 00:52:52 | |
Coming to you live from the Every Tribe, Denomination, and Tongues Convention, it's My Seminary Life! In this special live recording episode of the show, I am joined by a whole host of people to discuss things that are often assumed about denominations from people outside of that particular group. Instead of FAQs, we're talking about FATs, Frequently Assumed Things. Do Pentecostals really believe that you have to speak in tongues to show you have been filled with the Spirit? Is a church that is LGBTQ+ affirming compromised? Do you have to vote Republican to be a Christian? Plus, I try Cheerwine for the first time live on air! This is a jam packed episode filled with a lot of laughs and insight into different Christian theologies. MSL website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 MSL shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ The Whole Church Podcast: https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/ Systematic Geekology: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YzI0JfntToQ36GUMC9IPu Let Nothing Move You: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ja2Ub2tORXD4MIzeNQRne MSL Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod MSL contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Reviewing "Life Together" by Dietrich Bonhoeffer | 22 Jul 2023 | 00:58:18 | |
In this edition of the Summer of Bonhoeffer, I sit down to review one of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's most beloved books, "Life Together." This book, which spawned out of Bonhoeffer's experience with being the head of a small, illegal seminary in Nazi Germany, covers his reflections on what it means to live in Christian community together. From defining what community is and is not, to what a day together looks life, to alone time, and the importance of service and confession, Bonhoeffer molds a view of community that is not often popular in our modern context. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mslpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLife Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Going Collecting on Instagram: @goingcollecting Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Bonhoeffer and Lewis on Being a Student During Times of Change | 15 Jul 2023 | 00:56:13 | |
In this episode of the Summer of Bonhoeffer, I am joined by friend of the show Joshua Noel, host of The Whole Church Podcast, Systematic Geekology, and Dummy for Theology, to discuss what Dietrich Bonhoeffer and CS Lewis, both prominent theologians during World War II had to say to their respective students about pursing their studies during times of change. MSL website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 MSL shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLife Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mslpod AMP: https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm/ Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Bonhoeffer Responds to the Aryan Paragraph | 08 Jul 2023 | 00:49:53 | |
Things are taking a dark turn in Germany in 1933. The Aryan Paragraph has been passed, removing those of non-Aryan descent from civil roles, and now churches are beginning to pass religious versions removing non-Aryan believers from churches and pastorates. In this episode, I discuss Bonhoeffer's response to this religious version of the Aryan Paragraph, and how partiality based on race or anything else divides wedges into the church that were never meant to exist. I also give some of my thoughts on how we as believers can continue to learn how to better love our neighbor who is different from us. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mslpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLife Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Bonhoeffer Writes a Catechism | 01 Jul 2023 | 00:48:04 | |
What's a catechism? Today on the Summer of Bonhoeffer, we go back to the summer of 1931 to look at a draft of a 39 question catechism Bonhoeffer and his friend Hildebrandt were working on for the Lutheran church at the time. In this series of questions and answers, we get a look into what was on the mind of Bonhoeffer for his people at that time, along with a couple surprising answers to a few of the questions. We also get a clear look at what Bonhoeffer thinks the true church is. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mslpod Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLife Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Bonhoeffer on Theology and Preaching | 24 Jun 2023 | 00:39:51 | |
What is theology? That is a question that we've actually asked a few times here on the show. Today, we get Bonhoeffer's take on the subject and how that should affect how we live. We also get Bonhoeffer's perspective on another topic we've covered on here a number of times, preaching. All that, plus I give my take on what Christians should be posting during Pride Month and I ramble about my anxiety problems for a bit. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mslpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLife Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Bonhoeffer's Appeal for Sympathy, Love, and Peace | 17 Jun 2023 | 00:37:25 | |
The Summer of Bonhoeffer continues with a look a speech that Bonhoeffer delivered frequently during his time here in the US. Bonhoeffer is appealing to Americans for sympathy towards their German brothers and sisters in the faith. This episode contains honest reflections of how Bonhoeffer's words about relying on our own strength is still true today along with many other takes on social justice and church unity. This episode also brings back the popular Verse of the Day and My Life segments, along with a brand new segment called Culturally Relevant where I discuss something that is going on in the US right now; in this case, a few thoughts on The Secret of Hillsong and Shiny Happy People documentaries. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Why Study Dietrich Bonhoeffer? | 10 Jun 2023 | 00:38:32 | |
Welcome to the Summer of Bonhoeffer! All throughout the summer we will be diving into the writings of the famous Lutheran German minister during the 30s and 40s, Dietrich Bonhoeffer. In today's episode, I am joined by Lutheran Parish Pastor Will Rose to discuss why we need to continue to study the life and theology of this man. We breakdown some of Bonhoeffer's best works and some of the works on his life, and we discuss how both of us have been influenced by his teachings. MSL website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 MSL shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Chapel Hill: https://www.youtube.com/@holytrinitychapelhill9958 Anazao Ministries Podcast Network: https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm/ MSL Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Schoolz Out: Our Review of Recess School's Out | 03 Jun 2023 | 00:30:32 | |
It's summertime, so that means School is out! Welcome to the first ever Schoolz Out special from My Seminary Life where we are going to kickback, relax, and have some fun! In this episode, I am joined once again by my brother Bradley to discuss one of our all time favorite summer movies, Recess School's Out. Along with discussing our favorite moments in this film, we also talk about how we started each summer as kids with our Knight Boy movie collection. Before we get to the fun, we also take a moment to say our condolences on the recent passing of beloved pastor Timothy Keller. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| The Graduation Special! | 27 May 2023 | 00:51:00 | |
Time to celebrate! In this episode, my wife Claire hops on as we discuss graduation weekend. Hear the exciting events the lead up to the moment where I finally got my diploma! Where is the best place to get gluten free pizza? Is Producer Cooper a good traveler? How should someone deal with feelings of inadequacy and homelessness? What's Ritters? All this, plus we rib Liberty University, the President of Grace College and Seminary, and a speech that quoted Lady Gaga... Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| The Four Year Anniversary Special | 07 Jun 2025 | 00:36:42 | |
Happy birthday My Seminary Life! Welcome back to the show. Often here on MSL I say the phrase "I reserve the right to change my mind later." Well, the celebrate four years of My Seminary Life, I sit down to talk about one thing that I have changed my mind on from since the beginning of the show. Turns out, dispite recent frustration I've aired here on the show, I am not as anti-denominational as I used to be. Allow me to tell you what changed... Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioTwoOneNine | |||
| Apologetics for Teens | 20 May 2023 | 00:31:59 | |
As we draw Apologetics 101 to a close, I sit down with Pastor Scott Erwin of Bethel Church in Hobart, IN, to discuss how to navigate the topic of apologetics with teens. The landscape of apologetics has shifted since we were teens. In this conversation, Scott discusses what topics were most important to the youth group students to discuss and how they went about navigating the waters. What we find is that apologetics has taken a more personal approach. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| What's a Cult? | 13 May 2023 | 00:44:31 | |
Sometimes we like to through the word "cult" around to describe anything that we think may be toxic or misleading in their teachings. However, the word "cult" does mean something specific so it is important that we understand what a cult is. In today's episode, I run down five key characteristics of a cult with examples from the history of cults. I also wrestle with what to do if you meet someone who is a part of a cult and the difficulties that may present to share the gospel with them. From NXIVM to Heaven's Gate, from Branch Davidians to Jonestown, and many groups in between, cults have made a huge impact on the world of religion. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| A Couple World Religions | 06 May 2023 | 00:54:30 | |
There are a lot of world religions out there. As Christians, we need to better understand their history and beliefs so that way we can talk to people with tact and intelligently rather than bashing them with a Bible. Here I give the run down on Jehovah Witnesses and the complicated history of the Adventists. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ Every Tribe, Denomination, and Tongue Convention tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-every-tribe-denomination-tongue-convention-tickets-455239382247 Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Three Apologist You Should Know | 29 Apr 2023 | 00:49:55 | |
There are many people who have contributed to the subject of apologetics. In this episode, I highlight three of the biggest contributors: St. Thomas Aquinas, Augustine, and CS Lewis. I talk about their life, their contributions to the field, and what their ministry should influence us to do. I give some of my thoughts on these men's biggest works like Summa Theologica, City of God, and Mere Christianity. At the end of the episode, I highlight two resources I've been interacting with recently, Mama Bear Apologetics and Answers in Genesis. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ Every Tribe, Denomination, and Tongue Convention: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-every-tribe-denomination-tongue-convention-tickets-455239382247 Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Anazao Ministries Podcasts - AMP Network (ANNOUNCEMENT) - The Whole Church Podcast | 26 Apr 2023 | 00:46:25 | |
This is our big reveal! The hosts of "My Seminary Life", "Let Nothing Move You", "The Whole Church Podcast", and "Systematic Geekology" have come together to officially announce the launch of our new network! This announcement may be a little informal and crazy, but so are we! Joshua Noel, Christian Ashley, Brandon Knight, and Will Rose discuss why we made a podcast network, what the connective tissue of our shows are, and how the conversations went behind the scenes where we attempted to establish our shared beliefs in document! What does it mean to be "Christian Podcasts that aren't afraid of the big questions!"? What do we believe about inclusion, women in ministry, and the LGBTQIA+ community? How can we disagree about important theological ideas and still work together well? We discuss it all in this special announcement! . Check out all of our shows on the network website: https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm/ Mentioned in this episode: Check out the other AMP Network shows! https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm . https://open.spotify.com/show/725pdvTzkle0fDWK2sdxnD?si=e317918366e04338 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/anazao-podcasts/id6447432145 Easily subscribe to our show wherever you listen! https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listen | |||
| What's the Deal with Evil, Pain, and Suffering? | 22 Apr 2023 | 00:45:49 | |
The new era of My Seminary Life continues to evolve and grow! We are now apart of the Anazao Ministries Podcast Network. AMP is a collection of shows devoted to wrestling with the big questions in life. So it's fitting that our first episode on the network is devoted to wrestling with the problem of evil, pain, and suffering. Can an all powerful, benevolent God exist while evil continues reside in the world? Is there always a "greater good" that can come from evil? Why does suffering exist and what are Christians supposed to do as a result of that suffering? Click play to hear what I have to say to each one! Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/4486974f Every Tribe, Denomination, and Tongue Convention tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-every-tribe-denomination-tongue-convention-tickets-455239382247 Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Does God Exist? | 15 Apr 2023 | 00:29:48 | |
The existence of God is one of the big discussion questions in the world of apologetics. How can we know that there is a God out there? In this episode, I break down the three main arguments that are used to prove the existence of God. From creation to the intricacies of creation to our moral compasses, there are ways to argue for the existence of God without having to resort to Scripture. I also highlight the book I am using as my primary source of studying for this series, and I give a quick review on The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics from The Gospel Coalition. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/manage/hqrfz3-conference-expenses Every Tribe, Denomination, and Tongue Convention tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-every-tribe-denomination-tongue-convention-tickets-455239382247 Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| What is Apologetics? (The Real Version) | 08 Apr 2023 | 00:42:54 | |
With April Fools out of the way, let's really get started with Apologetics 101! In this extra long edition of the show, I discuss what the word "apologetics" means and what it means when someone does apologetics. I also discuss the various approaches to doing the work of apologetics, and how reason and logic are critical parts of the process. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/4486974f Convention tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-every-tribe-denomination-tongue-convention-tickets-455239382247 use promo code MSLROCKS for $20 off your tickets! Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Fish Frydays: Anticipating Sorrow | 07 Apr 2023 | 00:23:34 | |
This is it, the finale to Fish Frydays. Over the past few weeks we have been walking through the Lent season to better understand its history, what Scripture has to say on fasting, and how this is not just a Catholic church thing. When you compare Lent to the other seasons of the church calendar, it is strikingly different as it anticipates a season of sorrow. What does that sorrow look like for those who observe Lent? Are we to anticipate sorrow outside of Lent, and what does that look like for people who are called to be hopeful, content, peaceful, and joyful? I discuss all of this as we end this series together! Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/4486974f Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| What is Apologetics? | 01 Apr 2023 | 00:26:38 | |
Welcome to the Independent Study Era of My Seminary Life! We are kicking things off with Apologetics 101, the one class that I think we really should have covered in seminary. In this episode, I start things off by discussing what "apologetics" actually means. I also discuss what topics we will be covering throughout the next two months. A new into get debuted in this episode as well! MSL website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 MSL shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/4486974f Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Bonhoeffer Gives a Eulogy | 31 May 2025 | 00:30:02 | |
Welcome back to My Seminary Life. In today's episode, we revisit one of our favorite theologians, Dietrich Bonhoeffer. We go back to 1930 when Bonhoeffer gave a eulogy for the prominent German theologian, Adolf Von Harnack. I start things off by briefly expalining who Von Harnack was, the three things that stand out to me from this eulogy, and how these things impact how we worship God and make disciples. I also talk longer than the eulogy itself actually went. Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioTwoOneNine | |||
| Fish Frydays: Lutheran Lent featuring Will Rose | 31 Mar 2023 | 00:39:01 | |
It's time for another Fish Frydays! As we near the end of the Lent season, I am joined by Pastor Will Rose of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Systematic Geekology to discuss the Lutheran side of the Lent conversation. If Lent is that "Catholic Church Thing" then why do Lutherans and other Protestant denominations observe this season? Will gives us a history lesson on the subject, and discusses some of the other similarities and differences between Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox Lent! Holy Trinity Lutheran Church YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@holytrinitychapelhill9958 Systematic Geekology website: https://systematicgeekology.org/ MSL website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 MSL shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/4486974f Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Second Time's the Charm Livestream | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:43:12 | |
For hitting the downloads goal for the third time, let's hang out and talk about some fun stuff! During this livestream, I discuss if the Shamrock shake the GOAT? What's going on with small religious institutions right now? What would I like to do for Doctoral work? Plus I give updates on the various goals the show has going right now. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hqrfz3-conference-expenses Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| The Two Year Anniversary Special! | 25 Mar 2023 | 00:29:59 | |
We did it! Two years are in the bag! In this episode, I wrestle with if the past two years was really worth it or not. I recap what has gone on for the past year on the show, including some recent highlights. Lastly, I lay out the next several months of the show, including TWO special announcements for the summer and early fall time series! Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/4486974f Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Fish Frydays: Pope Francis on Lent featuring Joshua Noel | 24 Mar 2023 | 00:54:38 | |
It's that time again! It's Fish Frydays! In this episode, Joshua Noel of The Whole Church and Systematic Geekology joins the show to discuss what Pope Francis had to say for this year's Lent. Josh and I wrestle with what the Pope is encouraging the Catholic church to do this season, and we also give our thoughts on the homily versus the standard low-liturgical style of preaching Whole Church website: https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/ Systematic Geekology website: https://systematicgeekology.org/ Every Tribe, Denomination, and Tongue Convention tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-every-tribe-denomination-tongue-convention-tickets-455239382247 MSL website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 MSL shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| The LGBTQ+ Community and the Church | 18 Mar 2023 | 00:27:32 | |
This is it folks, the final paper. In this episode, I discuss my final paper on how the church can better love the LGBTQ+ Community. I discuss the differing views on the topic of homosexuality and transgenderism, what the word "agape" means, and how the church can begin to show love to a group of people that they do not agree with. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hqrfz3-conference-expenses Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Fish Frydays: Who Was Saint Patrick? | 17 Mar 2023 | 00:28:51 | |
It's a very Irish edition of Fish Frydays! Happy Saint Patrick's Day! As we are all enjoying our corned beef and cabbage while listening to some Irish punk music, let's discuss who this man is that we are remembering today. In this episode, I discuss who Saint Patrick was, how he was indeed a real person and not a myth or a leprechaun. I go over the known history of Saint Patrick and talk about some of the myths as well. Finally, I address how this day does matter in our Lenten practices as well. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hqrfz3-conference-expenses Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 100 Special! featuring Joshua Noel | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:52:44 | |
We did it! We have made it to the 100th episode of My Seminary Life! It has been an incredible journey over the past two years to get to this point. In this episode, I am joined by Joshua Noel of The Whole Church Podcast and Systematic Geekology to discuss what to do when you face roadblocks when you want to be serving in ministry. Specifically, how to do ministry when you cannot get the education done at the present time. Whole Church website: https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/ Systematic Geekology website: https://systematicgeekology.org Every Tribe, (Denomi)Nation, and Tongue Convention tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-every-tribe-denomination-tongue-convention-tickets-455239382247 MSL website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 MSL shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Social Justice and the Church | 11 Mar 2023 | 00:27:21 | |
Time to talk about one of the biggest ongoing topics within the church, social justice. What place, if any, does social justice, Critical Race Theory, and being Woke have in the church? What role does justice play in the active life of a believer? In this episode, I begin a very introductory conversation that points out many of our flaws in how we think about these topics. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hqrfz3-conference-expenses Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Fish Frydays: A Biblical View of Fasting | 10 Mar 2023 | 00:25:48 | |
Should we fast? Why should we fast? In this episode of Fish Frydays, we look to Scripture to better understand why fasting is an important part of our spiritual growth. We take a tour through Scripture to see how fasting is not only expected, but provides intimacy with God and growth for the believer. I also discuss how fasting and Sabbath rest have been dismissed by Christian culture and why we need to reclaim them. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hqrfz3-conference-expenses Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Reflecting on "Growing the Post-Pandemic Church" by Bob Whitesel | 04 Mar 2023 | 00:27:08 | |
We live in a new world, and the church needs to be ready to minister in this new world. In this episode, I reflect on Bob Whitesel's book "Growing the Post-Pandemic Church" to see what he thought ministry was going to be like beyond 2020. What adjustments would the church need to make to keep ministry alive and meet the needs of their communities? Find out in today's episode! Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hqrfz3-conference-expenses Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Rabbit Trail: Labels | 24 May 2025 | 00:36:44 | |
Welcome back to My Seminary Life. Today, in our ongoing Rabbit Trail series, I sit down to talk about the complication that is thelogical labels. After briefly recapping my sermon on reading Scripture from Psalm 119:9-16, I transition into this very complicated topic. Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLife | |||
| Fish Frydays: How to Prepare for Lent | 03 Mar 2023 | 00:24:16 | |
It's Fish Frydays! Starting a forty day fast can seem a little overwhelming, that's why it is important to get prepared ahead of time! So, how do I get prepared for a forty day fast? What do I need to think through logistically before giving up something I love for a long period of time? And what's up with Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras? I talk about all of that in this week episode, so grab some coleslaw and let's get into it! Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hqrfz3-conference-expenses Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Worship Ministry featuring Bradley Knight | 25 Feb 2023 | 00:52:05 | |
As we talk about modern issues in the church here on Local Church Ministry, one topic that always seems to going around the church is worship music ministry. In this episode, I am joined by my brother Unofficial Producer Bradley to discuss his experience with being a worship director. He gives us insight into some of a difficulties facing churches in this area, resources that have helped him along the way, and advice he would give to new worship leaders and veterans as well. Check out The Berean Test here: https://www.thebereantest.com/ MSL website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 MSL shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ Conference GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hqrfz3-conference-expenses Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Fish Frydays: What is Lent? | 24 Feb 2023 | 00:27:39 | |
It's Fish Frydays! Throughout the Lenten season, I will be sitting down each Friday to discuss what Lent is and how it shapes our faith. In this episode, I address the question of what is Lent? Is this just a Catholic church thing? What practices and disciplines are done during Lent? How did we get this practice since it is not taught or observed in Scripture? All that plus, I try out a new ending catchphrase, and I mess it up. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hqrfz3-conference-expenses Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Livestream Hangout and Big Announcement (Extended Edition) | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:37:25 | |
A few weeks ago I hosted the first ever MSL livestream hangout on Facebook. There were some technical difficulties, mostly user error, and so the audio version of the special ended up being very different from the actual livestream itself. So, consider this a special Extended Edition of the livestream, featuring roughly seventeen extra minutes of me talking about current events! Then, hang around till the end for a special big announcement! Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hqrfz3-conference-expenses Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| What the Pandemic Taught Us about Ministry featuring Will Rose | 18 Feb 2023 | 00:38:06 | |
The early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 felt a lot like the wild wild west. There was much uncertainty as information changed frequently and science took a while to catch up with our needs. In today's episode, Pastor Will Rose joins the show to discuss three things that he learned about ministry from those early days of the pandemic. Will and I also discuss some of our favorite jokes from The Simpsons as well. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@holytrinitychapelhill9958 Systematic Geekology website: https://systematicgeekology.org/ MSL website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 MSL shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Ministering Multi-Generationally | 11 Feb 2023 | 00:29:47 | |
Welcome to Local Church Ministry! The final class is here! In this episode, I kickoff this series by discussing how this class is different from the version I took in undergrad. I also discuss the general differences that exist between the many generations and how the church can generally think about these groups and how to best minister to them. I also highlight what other topics are coming later on in the series. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Luke 18:1-8: Praying Persistently for Justice | 04 Feb 2023 | 00:22:39 | |
Should we be praying persistently for justice? How should the church be engaging justice? How should I be praying for justice? In today's sermon out of Luke 18:1-8, I walk through the parable of the persistent widow to help us understand that we believe in a God who cares about justice and wants us to pray to Him for it. I also address some ways you can begin to pray for justice in your prayer life.
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| Simply Sabbath featuring Rachel Fahrenbach | 31 Jan 2023 | 01:06:59 | |
How do we bring the whole family together to sabbath? In today's finale to Roots of Sabbath, Brandon is joined by Rachel Fahrenbach of Simply Sabbath to discuss ways to bring the family together to rest in a way that glorifies the Lord. Rachel shares her story of feeling burnout and how that lead her to research sabbath rest. She also shares with us additional resources, her Five R's to sabbath rest, and we get into a little of the history of why the church has such a estranged relationship with the sabbath. You can listen to Simply Sabbath here: https://simplysabbath.com/podcast/ Check out her book recommendations here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0802874711/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_apa_gl_i_AT77X01N4KMB5X95N569 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400230012/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_apa_gl_i_T068ZZ165TZGNS3HZWV7 MSL website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 MSL shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| What Should I Do on the Sabbath? | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:22:29 | |
After several episodes on the theology and philosophy of Sabbath rest, what should we do now? In today's episode, I discuss the basic practices that we can adopt into your lives to have a healthy Sabbath rest. How can we Sabbath worshipfully, restfully, and with fun in mind? How can we bring the whole family into the resting process? And what have I been up to on my Thursday Sabbath days? All this and more in today's episode. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Website: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Pump the Breaks | 14 Jan 2023 | 00:21:56 | |
In today's episode, I slow things down to discuss why bother talking about Sabbath at all. If we are no longer required to keep the Law, then why does it matter to observe a Sabbath rest? I discuss why keeping a Sabbath is a lost spiritual discipline and I discuss how the Ten Commandments is a construct.
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| Experiential Preaching: Communion | 17 May 2025 | 00:24:37 | |
Welcome back to My Seminary Life. In today's Experiential Preaching episode, I sit down to talk about my recent sermon on the Spiritual Discipline of taking Communion with regular intentionality. Though I do not have much to say on how I lead Communion or distributed the elements, because I find those logistical conversations tedious, I spend most of this episode walking through my sermon on John 6:53-58 exploring how the close intimacy and union we have with Jesus is a reality and how that then affects how we approach Communion. Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLife | |||
| Remember the Sabbath Day...Or Else! | 10 Jan 2023 | 00:23:40 | |
If keeping a sabbath day is so important, then what happens if we don't keep it? Why does keeping a sabbath day matter to people who are under grace in Jesus not under the Law? In today's episode, I explain what happens when we don't take a sabbath rest. Not taking a sabbath shapes our identity in a way that God did not intend for us to be shaped, find out more now! Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| Wibbly Wobbly, Timey Wimey...Stuff | 07 Jan 2023 | 00:24:51 | |
What is time? In this episode, we continue the Roots of Sabbath series by discussing our relationship to time. Is time a currency to spend or invest? I also discuss how taking a day off allows us to find more fulfillment in the work that has been done, and reframe our thinking on our relationship with our work and on God as our provider. Website; https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||
| What is Sabbath? | 03 Jan 2023 | 00:26:51 | |
What is Sabbath? In this episode, we kickoff our brand new series Roots of Sabbath by taking a stab at a beginning definition of what Sabbath is. Here I introduce three aspects of what Sabbath rest entail that has nothing to do with not mowing your lawn on Sundays. Over the course of the month, we are working to find a fuller, healthier, more biblical understanding of what it means to rest and why it matters for us to stop. Website: https://myseminarylife983333216.wordpress.com/?preview_id=3&preview_nonce=2d22b29479 Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/ Facebook and Instagram: @myseminarylifepod Contact: emailseminarylife@gmail.com | |||