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Think Deeper

The Think Deeper Podcast is a weekly show created to explore the challenges facing Christians today and address current issues from a distinctly Christian view.

religion & spirituality

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00:07:55

Think Fast: AI Goes Rogue

Think Deeper ·

2025/07/11

Grok, the AI chatbot found on Elon Musk's X, went off script recently, calling itself "MechaHitler, questioning the holocaust, and more. We discuss the lessons to be taken for Christians and their usage of AI Catch the full episode of Think Deeper on Monday, 7/14! With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie focuspress.org

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00:57:20

VBS, Worship, and the Place of Reverence

Think Deeper ·

2025/07/08

We revisit one of our oldest takes with a look at the place of reverence in Vacation Bible School, but also in. worship and other church activities. With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Join us for the Deep End! focuspress.org/plus And, visit out sponsor at cobbpublishing.com

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01:02:11

Is Command, Example, Necessary Inference an Error?

Think Deeper ·

2025/06/30

We continue our examination of critiques from former church of Christ members, including a lengthy look at the Command, Example, Necessary Inference method of application that drives most church teaching. 00:00 - Intro04:30 - The thief on the cross06:55 - Attendance requirements13:03 - Are women oppressed in the church?19:00 - CENI and the Silence of Scripture, the two big principles25:17 - The need for balance28:18 - Alternatives to CENI31:20 - Do we

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01:02:11

Is Command, Example, Necessary Inference an Error?

Think Deeper ·

2025/06/30

We continue our examination of critiques from former church of Christ members, including a lengthy look at the Command, Example, Necessary Inference method of application that drives most church teaching. 00:00 - Intro04:30 - The thief on the cross06:55 - Attendance requirements13:03 - Are women oppressed in the church?19:00 - CENI and the Silence of Scripture, the two big principles25:17 - The need for balance28:18 - Alternatives to CENI31:20 - Do we

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01:00:48

Answering Ex-Church of Christ Critiques

Think Deeper ·

2025/06/23

We dive in to online critiques of the churches of Christ from former members and weigh which arguments have some validity and which ones are way off. Chapters00:00 - Intro and disclaimers04:07 - An "Indoctrination" problem?10:18 - Reasons people leave the church19:42 - Are Christians judgmental?26:20 - Arguing over Easter30:35 - "We only follow the Bible"34:38 - Conservative purity spiraling39:19 - Pushed out by politics46:05 - No debates allowed48:40 -

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01:00:48

Answering Ex-Church of Christ Critiques

Think Deeper ·

2025/06/23

We dive in to online critiques of the churches of Christ from former members and weigh which arguments have some validity and which ones are way off. Chapters00:00 - Intro and disclaimers04:07 - An "Indoctrination" problem?10:18 - Reasons people leave the church19:42 - Are Christians judgmental?26:20 - Arguing over Easter30:35 - "We only follow the Bible"34:38 - Conservative purity spiraling39:19 - Pushed out by politics46:05 - No debates allowed48:40 -

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00:09:07

Think Fast: Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Trans...

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2025/06/19

The Supreme Court has upheld Tennessee's ban on transgender treatment for minors in United States v. Skrmetti. We discuss what this means and what it teaches us about Christians, politics, evangelism, and more. Subscribe to catch the full episode on Monday, June 23!

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00:09:07

Think Fast: Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Trans...

Think Deeper ·

2025/06/19

The Supreme Court has upheld Tennessee's ban on transgender treatment for minors in United States v. Skrmetti. We discuss what this means and what it teaches us about Christians, politics, evangelism, and more. Subscribe to catch the full episode on Monday, June 23!

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00:55:05

Don’t Be That Guy: 10 Church Member Stereotypes to Avoid

Think Deeper ·

2025/06/16

This week we discuss stereotypical "problem members" in the church and how not to be one of them. Our top 10 list: 00:00 - Introduction03:02 - The Pot Luck Specialist05:23 - The Co-Teacher08:01 - The Nine-Fifteener and the Ten-Fifty-Sevener11:47 - The No-Show16:36 - The Critic22:46 - The Absentee Voter29:08 - The Taker34:08 - The Emotional Landmine36:57 - The CryBully44:00 - The Bully47:10 - Think Fast: Simone Biles Flips on Trans Athletes With Will

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00:55:05

Don’t Be That Guy: 10 Church Member Stereotypes to Avoid

Think Deeper ·

2025/06/16

This week we discuss stereotypical "problem members" in the church and how not to be one of them. Our top 10 list: 00:00 - Introduction03:02 - The Pot Luck Specialist05:23 - The Co-Teacher08:01 - The Nine-Fifteener and the Ten-Fifty-Sevener11:47 - The No-Show16:36 - The Critic22:46 - The Absentee Voter29:08 - The Taker34:08 - The Emotional Landmine36:57 - The CryBully44:00 - The Bully47:10 - Think Fast: Simone Biles Flips on Trans Athletes With Will

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00:06:52

Think Fast: Simone Biles Flips on Trans Athletes

Think Deeper ·

2025/06/13

Decorated American gymnast Simone Biles had strong thoughts on those who oppose male participation in female sports... until she had a sudden change of heart. We discuss what happened and what lessons can be taken from the episode.

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00:06:52

Think Fast: Simone Biles Flips on Trans Athletes

Think Deeper ·

2025/06/13

Decorated American gymnast Simone Biles had strong thoughts on those who oppose male participation in female sports... until she had a sudden change of heart. We discuss what happened and what lessons can be taken from the episode.

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01:02:04

An Inside Look at Hollywood's Darkness, with Vince...

Think Deeper ·

2025/06/09

Vince Boling joins the show to tell stories from his time working on set alongside some of Hollywood's biggest names, and how the darkness he saw led him back to the Lord. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Vince's backstory11:20 - Noticing something was "off"16:18 - The behind the scenes overlap of Hollywood and the porn industry18:36 - Is Satan's influence direct or indirect?33:05 - Does Vince participate in boycotts?36:50 - What advice would Vince give

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01:02:04

An Inside Look at Hollywood's Darkness, with Vince...

Think Deeper ·

2025/06/09

Vince Boling joins the show to tell stories from his time working on set alongside some of Hollywood's biggest names, and how the darkness he saw led him back to the Lord. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Vince's backstory11:20 - Noticing something was "off"16:18 - The behind the scenes overlap of Hollywood and the porn industry18:36 - Is Satan's influence direct or indirect?33:05 - Does Vince participate in boycotts?36:50 - What advice would Vince give

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00:10:34

Think Fast: Is Pride Month Fading?

Think Deeper ·

2025/06/06

Many have noticed that Pride Month seems to lack the energy it once had. Are corporations changing their tune? Is this an effect of a change in government? Is this a trend, or a momentary pause? We discuss these on this week's Think Fast. For the full episode, tune in Monday, June 9 for a special interview with a guest who has seen Hollywood's inner workings and has plenty of stories to tell.

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00:10:34

Think Fast: Is Pride Month Fading?

Think Deeper ·

2025/06/06

Many have noticed that Pride Month seems to lack the energy it once had. Are corporations changing their tune? Is this an effect of a change in government? Is this a trend, or a momentary pause? We discuss these on this week's Think Fast. For the full episode, tune in Monday, June 9 for a special interview with a guest who has seen Hollywood's inner workings and has plenty of stories to tell.

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01:17:22

Are There Degrees of Heaven and Hell?

Think Deeper ·

2025/06/02

At the judgment, every human will meet their fate of reward or punishment. But once we've been sorted into one of those categories, will there be extra reward or extra punishment based on our deeds? Can we add "jewels to our crown" as some say? 00:00 - Intro and what we believe07:10 - Scriptures on levels of reward25:42 - Scriptures on degrees of punishment37:30 - What form would greater rewards and punishment take?47:00 - Answering objections1:08:10 -

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01:17:22

Are There Degrees of Heaven and Hell?

Think Deeper ·

2025/06/02

At the judgment, every human will meet their fate of reward or punishment. But once we've been sorted into one of those categories, will there be extra reward or extra punishment based on our deeds? Can we add "jewels to our crown" as some say? 00:00 - Intro and what we believe07:10 - Scriptures on levels of reward25:42 - Scriptures on degrees of punishment37:30 - What form would greater rewards and punishment take?47:00 - Answering objections1:08:10 -

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00:09:15

Think Fast: Phil Robertson and the Duck Dynasty Legacy

Think Deeper ·

2025/05/29

With Phil Robertson's passing, we discuss the impact made by his business and the Duck Dynasty television craze, along with what good and bad Christian entertainment looks like. Catch the full episode of Think Deeper on Monday, 5/29 as we discuss the idea of levels of reward and punishment in heaven and hell

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00:09:15

Think Fast: Phil Robertson and the Duck Dynasty Legacy

Think Deeper ·

2025/05/29

With Phil Robertson's passing, we discuss the impact made by his business and the Duck Dynasty television craze, along with what good and bad Christian entertainment looks like. Catch the full episode of Think Deeper on Monday, 5/29 as we discuss the idea of levels of reward and punishment in heaven and hell

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