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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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01:01:28

How Much of the Old Law Are We Supposed to Follow?

Think Deeper ·

2025/03/24

The church's under-discussion of the Old Law combined with the rise of popular online Bible study communities is leading many astray with regard to Law-keeping. We discuss the rise of Torah Observant Christianity and Messianic Judaism and how it misunderstands the place of the Law of Moses, including: - Why so many are feeling drawn to keep the Law - Why they believe what they do, and what the Scriptures say - Is Sunday the new Sabbath? - What ARE we supposed to do with the

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01:01:03

Should These Hymns Be Removed From Our Song Books?

Think Deeper ·

2025/03/17

We discuss the theological importance of hymn lyrics and how they teach us doctrinal truths - even when we don't realize it. Topics include: Is 'Just a Little Talk with Jesus' teach wrongly about salvation? Does 'The Old Rugged Cross' glorify the cross instead of Jesus? Should we sing about our 'Mansion Over the Hilltop?' How can we know what's a personal nitpick and what's a legitimate complaint with a song? Plus, blind ranking classic hymns! Check out our sponsor

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01:01:03

Should These Hymns Be Removed From Our Song Books?

Think Deeper ·

2025/03/17

We discuss the theological importance of hymn lyrics and how they teach us doctrinal truths - even when we don't realize it. Topics include: Is 'Just a Little Talk with Jesus' teach wrongly about salvation? Does 'The Old Rugged Cross' glorify the cross instead of Jesus? Should we sing about our 'Mansion Over the Hilltop?' How can we know what's a personal nitpick and what's a legitimate complaint with a song? Plus, blind ranking classic hymns! Check out our sponsor

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01:03:39

A Dire Warning for the Near Future

Think Deeper ·

2025/03/10

The winds of change are kicking up in the culture and the church, and a lot of positive developments are coming with them. However, correction always comes with the risk of overcorrection. We discuss: - Finding balance between feminism and an increasingly popular chauvinism - How rejecting "anti-racism" can turn into full-blown racism if we're not careful - The decline of Christian Gnostic tendencies and how the new perspectives can go wrong - Why older generations have to learn

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01:00:34

How To Not Get Tricked By False Teaching

Think Deeper ·

2025/03/03

Jack and Joe break down the logical fallacies and bad arguments used to introduce false teachings and teach you how to spot them. Topics include: - The primary logical fallacy that has been used to bring in LGBT support, women preachers, and all kinds of other errors - How to represent an opponent's beliefs without building a straw man argument - How empathy gets weaponized against good-hearted Christians - When the slippery slope is a bad argument, and when it's a good argument

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01:00:34

How To Not Get Tricked By False Teaching

Think Deeper ·

2025/03/03

Jack and Joe break down the logical fallacies and bad arguments used to introduce false teachings and teach you how to spot them. Topics include: - The primary logical fallacy that has been used to bring in LGBT support, women preachers, and all kinds of other errors - How to represent an opponent's beliefs without building a straw man argument - How empathy gets weaponized against good-hearted Christians - When the slippery slope is a bad argument, and when it's a good argument

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01:02:12

Maybe We All Aren't As Busy As We Think

Think Deeper ·

2025/02/24

We discuss the distractions in life that keep us from doing the things we know we should, including: How sports can dominate a family's life The way social media eats our time without us realizing it Why even church activities can be distractions What we can do to keep our priorities in line With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com, and visit us at focuspress.org

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01:02:12

Maybe We All Aren't As Busy As We Think

Think Deeper ·

2025/02/24

We discuss the distractions in life that keep us from doing the things we know we should, including: How sports can dominate a family's life The way social media eats our time without us realizing it Why even church activities can be distractions What we can do to keep our priorities in line With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com, and visit us at focuspress.org

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01:03:41

Is Woke-ism Dying?

Think Deeper ·

2025/02/17

For 10+ years, "woke" views on race, sexuality, and more have dominated the culture and even infiltrated the church. But is the tide turning? We discuss: How bad did it get? What was the tipping point, and what factors have caused this turnaround? Is this a permanent change in direction, or is the ideology just lying low for a while? 3 ways Christians are likely to respond Join us at the benefit dinner! focuspress.org/benefit Check out our sponsor at

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01:05:03

How to Find a Spouse

Think Deeper ·

2025/02/10

With Valentine's Day around the corner, we discuss the Christian's path toward finding a spouse. Topics include: - Rating college, apps, events, and other places where people go to find connections- Dating, courtship, and hybrid approaches- Pitfalls to avoid- The place of attraction- The most important qualities to look for and more! With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com And, keep up with all the latest by joining our mailing

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01:05:03

How to Find a Spouse

Think Deeper ·

2025/02/10

With Valentine's Day around the corner, we discuss the Christian's path toward finding a spouse. Topics include: - Rating college, apps, events, and other places where people go to find connections- Dating, courtship, and hybrid approaches- Pitfalls to avoid- The place of attraction- The most important qualities to look for and more! With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com And, keep up with all the latest by joining our mailing

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00:52:58

Does JD Vance Love His Neighbor?

Think Deeper ·

2025/02/03

Vice President JD Vance started a controversy recently when he stated that Christianity teaches a hierarchy of loves beginning with the home. We discuss: Are Christians supposed to love some people more than others? If there is to be a hierarchy of loves, what is it? How have "love your neighbor" and "love one another as I have loved you" been misunderstood? How does it affect the church when we get this wrong? Go to focuspress.org to shop, donate, or check out the

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00:52:58

Does JD Vance Love His Neighbor?

Think Deeper ·

2025/02/03

Vice President JD Vance started a controversy recently when he stated that Christianity teaches a hierarchy of loves beginning with the home. We discuss: Are Christians supposed to love some people more than others? If there is to be a hierarchy of loves, what is it? How have "love your neighbor" and "love one another as I have loved you" been misunderstood? How does it affect the church when we get this wrong? Go to focuspress.org to shop, donate, or check out the

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00:53:35

The Preacher Pay Problem

Think Deeper ·

2025/01/27

We continue the discussion on church finances. This week we look at: Are preachers paid fairly? Ways churches can help their preachers make a proper income, even if they don't have enough money Should elders be paid? How much is too much when it comes to spending on building luxuries or events? and more! For more, go to focuspress.org With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie

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00:53:35

The Preacher Pay Problem

Think Deeper ·

2025/01/27

We continue the discussion on church finances. This week we look at: Are preachers paid fairly? Ways churches can help their preachers make a proper income, even if they don't have enough money Should elders be paid? How much is too much when it comes to spending on building luxuries or events? and more! For more, go to focuspress.org With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie

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00:57:49

Has Church Benevolence Gone Too Far?

Think Deeper ·

2025/01/20

We begin a 2-part look at church finances, including: - Is tithing an obligation, a good idea, or an outdated concept? - Can church efforts to care for the community be misguided? - Should we have a widow payroll like Paul discusses in 1 Timothy 5? - What is the place of missions in the church's budget? and more! Stay tuned for next week when we'll discuss paying elders, preacher salaries, church spending, and more. With Will Harrub, Joe Wilkie, and Jack Wilkie

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00:57:49

Has Church Benevolence Gone Too Far?

Think Deeper ·

2025/01/20

We begin a 2-part look at church finances, including: - Is tithing an obligation, a good idea, or an outdated concept? - Can church efforts to care for the community be misguided? - Should we have a widow payroll like Paul discusses in 1 Timothy 5? - What is the place of missions in the church's budget? and more! Stay tuned for next week when we'll discuss paying elders, preacher salaries, church spending, and more. With Will Harrub, Joe Wilkie, and Jack Wilkie

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00:55:53

Satan's Attack on the Home

Think Deeper ·

2025/01/13

The home was mankind's first institution, and its health goes a long way toward determining a people's health - which is why Satan is so eager to tear it down. In this month's Think Magazine crossover episode, we examine some of the primary ways the home can be torn apart. Topics include: - The subversion of God's authority structure - When to involve the elders in a marital conflict - Divided loyalties caused by social media, peer groups, and other outside influences - The

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00:55:53

Satan's Attack on the Home

Think Deeper ·

2025/01/13

The home was mankind's first institution, and its health goes a long way toward determining a people's health - which is why Satan is so eager to tear it down. In this month's Think Magazine crossover episode, we examine some of the primary ways the home can be torn apart. Topics include: - The subversion of God's authority structure - When to involve the elders in a marital conflict - Divided loyalties caused by social media, peer groups, and other outside influences - The

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01:10:38

12 Practical Things You Can Do To Grow This Year

Think Deeper ·

2025/01/06

Sure, everyone wants to pray and read their Bible more in 2025. But beyond those two things, what are other actionable steps we can take to make an impact this year? We discuss: Upgrading your Sunday morning habits Ways to grow closer with your church family Ideas for drawing closer to God with your spouse and more! With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Visit focuspress.org for more

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