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DISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONWhy YOU should study theology (feat. Sacha Walicord)Theology is important for young people. But why? Why is it important to know good theology? How does it equip us for living? Join Stefan Walicord, Alex Sikma, and Sacha Walicord as we disrupt culture and center Christ.If you liked this episode, be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.DISRUPTION is a podcast where we engage young people by disrupting the culture and placing Jesus at the center of it all. Join Alex Sikma and Stefan Walicord as we engage in intellectual conversations with authentic camaraderie.2025-06-0741 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONWibbly Wobbly Worldviews of the WestYou might've grown up in a bubble without realizing other people of other worldviews think differently from you. How might other people think outside of the Christian faith? Stefan Walicord and Alex Sikma are mighty curious, so we've gone into a little deep dive, disrupting culture and centering Christ.If you liked this episode, be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.DISRUPTION is a podcast where we engage young people by disrupting the culture and placing Jesus at the center of it all. Join Alex Sikma and Stefan Walicord...2025-05-2459 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONWhat's the point of living?If life is seemingly meaningless, why should we care about what we do here on earth? Why are we living? What is the meaning behind our lives?This episode picks up where we left off with our wisdom and Proverbs video, which you can find hereIf you liked this episode, be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.DISRUPTION is a podcast where we engage young people by disrupting the culture and placing Jesus at the center of it all. Join Alex Sikma and Stefan Walicord as we...2025-05-1038 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONWhat is wisdom and why do we need it?In this day and age with the internet and social media, we are a culture that knows a little about a lot, but not a lot about a little. It takes a long time to gain wisdom because wisdom takes experience. But what does wisdom do and accomplish in your life? Join Stefan Walicord and Alex Sikma (and our mascot, Pat the Fake Plant) as we disrupt culture and center Christ.If you liked this episode, be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.DISRUPTION...2025-04-2643 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONThe Origin Story of Church SMALL GROUPSWhy do churches do small groups? And where did they come from? On this episode, Alex Sikma and Stefan Walicord do a deep dive on how the movement all began.If you liked this episode, be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.DISRUPTION is a podcast where we engage young people by disrupting the culture and placing Jesus at the center of it all. Join Alex Sikma and Stefan Walicord as we engage in intellectual conversations with authentic camaraderie.Find us on these other apps!Spotify :: https://open.spotify.com/show/48...2025-04-1241 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONWhy should I go to church? (feat. Dr. Sacha Walicord)Today we discuss the organization of the the church, elders, and deacons, and then discuss church alternatives and their downsides. Join Dr. Sacha Walicord as we disrupt culture and center Christ!If you liked this episode, be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.DISRUPTION is a podcast where we engage young people by disrupting the culture and placing Jesus at the center of it all. Join Alex Sikma and Stefan Walicord as we engage in intellectual conversations with authentic camaraderie.Find us on these other...2025-03-291h 02DISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONThe Need for Creeds (feat. Dr. Sacha Walicord)If you're lost and confused like Alex is, you've come to the right place! Why do we need creeds and confessions? How important are they? How much authority do they have? Join Alex, Stefan, and Dr. Sacha Walicord as we disrupt culture and center Christ!If you liked this episode, be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.DISRUPTION is a podcast where we engage young people by disrupting the culture and placing Jesus at the center of it all. Join Alex Sikma and Stefan Walicord as we...2025-03-1554 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONThe Government and GodSocieties are governed by institutions that are put in place by God. But if a government does something wrong, should God be to blame? And why should Christians care about government anyway? All this and more in the next episode.If you liked this episode, be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.DISRUPTION is a podcast where we engage young people by disrupting the culture and placing Jesus at the center of it all. Join Alex Sikma and Stefan Walicord as we engage in intellectual conversations with...2025-03-011h 00DISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONVeteran Survivor Finds JESUS (feat. Matthew Reyes) (Part 2)PART 2 of DISRUPTION's interview with Matthew Reyes, where he shares some insane hot takes on the mental health movement, which plays a big role in his testimony.Join Alex Sikma and Stefan Walicord where we disrupt culture and center Christ.**This content is an honest testimony of an individual’s conviction, does not necessarily represent the official views or beliefs of the DISRUPTION podcast, and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something presented on the DISRUPTION podcast. If you think yo...2025-02-1554 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONEx-Military Converts to CHRISTIANITY ✝️ (feat. Matthew Reyes) (Part 1)Today, the DISRUPTION podcast sits down with Matthew Reyes, a military veteran who denied God until some insane events happened in his life no one could explain...Join Alex Sikma and Stefan Walicord as we disrupt culture and center Christ!If you liked this episode, be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.DISRUPTION is a podcast where we engage young people by disrupting the culture and placing Jesus at the center of it all. Join Alex Sikma and Stefan Walicord as we engage in intellectual conversations with authentic camaraderie.Find us...2025-02-0845 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONComparing Reformed and Megachurch Experiences (Part 2)This episode is a doozy! Alex finishes talking about his church experience and relays some of the common pros and cons reformed churches and megachurches today. Join Alex Sikma and Stefan Walicord as we disrupt culture and center Christ!If you liked this episode, be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.DISRUPTION is a podcast where we engage young people by disrupting the culture and placing Jesus at the center of it all. Join Alex Sikma and Stefan Walicord as we engage in intellectual conversations with authentic camaraderie.Find us on...2025-01-2546 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONComparing Reformed and Megachurch Experiences (Part 1)From a reformed boy, to a megachurch teen, to a young adult reformed educated scholar... (okay not really) this guy has hopped around churches giving you the insider church culture reveal you've all been waiting for. Join Alex Sikma and Stefan Walicord where we disrupt culture and center Christ!If you liked this episode, be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.DISRUPTION is a podcast where we engage young people by disrupting the culture and placing Jesus at the center of it all. Join Alex Sikma and Stefan Walicord as we...2025-01-1831 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONHow do I find out God's purpose for my life? (feat. Sacha Walicord)How do I know she's the one? What job did God create me to do? What degree does God want me to pursue? Many of life's questions can be complicated, so we brought on Stefan's dad to help us out! Join Alex Sikma, Stefan Walicord, and Dr. Sacha Walicord as we disrupt culture and center Christ.If you liked this episode, be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.DISRUPTION is a podcast where we engage young people by disrupting the culture and placing Jesus at the center of it all. Join...2025-01-0439 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONThis culture will outlive AmericaThis culture already outlived Rome, and it will outlive America. Can you name what it is? Find out on this episode with Alex Sikma and Stefan Walicord where we disrupt culture and center Christ.If you liked this episode, be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.DISRUPTION is a podcast where we engage young people by disrupting the culture and placing Jesus at the center of it all. Join Alex Sikma and Stefan Walicord as we engage in intellectual conversations with authentic camaraderie.Find us on these other apps...2024-12-2141 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONIs Secular Therapy a Lie? (feat. Dr. Kelderman)Mental health is the buzzword that almost everyone in Western culture is talking about today. But are secular counselors approaching the subject effectively in modern medicine today? Find out more with Alex Sikma, Stefan Walicord, and Dr. Kelderman where we disrupt the culture and center Christ!If you liked this episode, be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.DISRUPTION is a podcast where we engage young people by disrupting the culture and placing Jesus at the center of it all. Join Alex Sikma and Stefan Walicord as we engage in intellectual...2024-12-0746 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONConfirmation Bias, Flawed User Habits, and the Imposter (feat. Nemo) | Episode 50 (Milestone!!)In this episode, we dive into the internet of mass information available for everyone. We also discuss the potential benefits to ministry but also the discipline it takes on technology. Join Alex Sikma, Stefan Walicord, and Nehemiah Shaw as we disrupt the culture and center Christ.If you liked this episode, be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.DISRUPTION is a podcast where we engage young people by disrupting the culture and placing Jesus at the center of it all. Join...2024-11-2358 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONHow do I know what’s right? | Episode 49Can we live in a universe where morality is real but God isn't? Find out in this episode with Alex Sikma and Stefan Walicord where we disrupt culture and center Christ!2024-11-0938 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONHow do we know things? | Episode 48How do we know what we know? What is the nature of knowing things? This is the second installment of a short series on the philosophical arguments for God. Join Stefan Walicord and Alex Sikma as we discuss epistemology and the epistemological argument we disrupt the culture and center Christ. If you liked this episode, be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. DISRUPTION is a podcast where we engage young people by disrupting the culture and placing Jesus at the center of it all. Join Alex Sikma, Stefan Walicord, and Ben...2024-10-2644 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONDoes God Need to Exist? | Episode 47Does God need to exist for us to exist? Why do we exist? Where did the universe come from? On today's episode of Disruption, we dive into deep waters... If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listening from. DISRUPTION is a podcast where we engage young people by disrupting the culture and placing Jesus at the center of it all. Join Alex Sikma, Stefan Walicord, and Ben Bessett as we engage in intellectual conversations with authentic camaraderie. Find us on these other...2024-10-1241 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONEvangelism Applied (Feat. Jordan Sweezer) | Episode 46Ok, maybe you're a young adult Christian and know you must share the gospel. Where should we begin? Today we bring on Stefan's friend Jordan Sweezer to talk about Evangelism applied. If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you are listening from. DISRUPTION is a podcast where we engage young people by disrupting the culture and placing Jesus at the center of it all. Join Alex Sikma, Stefan Walicord, and Ben Bessett as we engage in intellectual conversations with authentic camaraderie. Find us on these other apps! Spotify...2024-09-2940 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONLet's Meet Stefan | Episode 45Today we discuss ghost of the Disruption past and ghost of Disruption present, and future. As well as play a game so the audience can hopefully get to know us a little better!2024-09-161h 12DISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONMore Evil! (The Emotional Problem) | Episode 44Alex Sikma and Stefan Walicord get back to talking about evil again!! But this time it covers the emotional side of evil rather than the theoretical side as we approach the reason for why we so desperately need a Savior. If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listening from. It helps us share the gospel with more who need to hear it. Follow our socials! Spotify :: https://open.spotify.com/show/48UblQJhBZtBzmwQ71XNw9 Apple Podcasts :: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption/id1694336264 YouTube :: https://youtube.com...2024-09-0243 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONAugustine and Evil | Episode 43Today we talk about the non-ontology of evil and talk about a very important early church father. Join Alex and Stefan as we disrupt culture and place Jesus at the center of it all! If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listening from. It helps us share the gospel with more who need to hear it. Follow our socials! Spotify :: https://open.spotify.com/show/48UblQJhBZtBzmwQ71XNw9 Apple Podcasts :: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption/id1694336264 YouTube :: https://youtube.com/@disruptionpodcast?si=kzfMUVArl8CCGFC7 Instagram :: https...2024-08-1937 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONPorn | Episode 42The stats are staggering. 68% of church-going men and more than 50% of pastors regularly view porn. And when it comes to Christians 18-24 years old, 76% actively search for porn. This episode is about dropping that habit. This calls for disrupting culture and placing Jesus at the center of it all. Check out Ben's sermon on sexual immorality below: https://youtube.com/live/0MXsWKwFqMU?feature=share If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listening from. It helps us share the gospel with more...2024-08-0532 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONWhy do I feel detached from God? | Episode 41**Hope you enjoy the organ player practicing in the background, lol! Have you ever struggled with these questions: Where is God? Why do I not feel like I am connected to Him? Have I out-sinned His grace? Does God hate me? Why am I so angry with God? Are these just blind spots that I don't see? Join Ben Bessett and Alex Sikma as we cover these questions more in this next episode! If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listening from. It helps us shar...2024-07-2227 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONWhy evangelize if God is sovereign? | Episode 40Why is prayer important in light of God's sovereignty? How should we evangelize? Join Alex Sikma and Ben Bessett as we disrupt the culture and place Jesus at the center of it all. If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listening from. It helps us share the gospel with more who need to hear it. Follow our socials! Spotify :: https://open.spotify.com/show/48UblQJhBZtBzmwQ71XNw9 Apple Podcasts :: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption/id1694336264 YouTube :: https://youtube.com/@disruptionpodcast?si...2024-07-0836 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONBiological Determinism | Episode 39Biological Determinism is the idea that the genes make you do what you do. But what are the implications of this? Is this even right? Join Alex Sikma and Ben Bessett as we disrupt the culture and place Jesus at the center of it all. If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listening from. It helps us share the gospel with more who need to hear it. Follow our socials! Spotify :: https://open.spotify.com/show/48UblQJhBZtBzmwQ71XNw9 Apple Podcasts :: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption...2024-06-2431 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONI Took Bible Verses Out of Context | Episode 38I wish my podcast had a million followers. Luckily I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!! Join Alex Sikma and Ben Bessett as we unpack these verses taken out of context, disrupting the culture and placing Jesus at the center of it all! If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listening from. It helps us share the gospel with more who need to hear it. Follow our socials! Spotify :: https://open.spotify.com/show/48UblQJhBZtBzmwQ71XNw9 Apple Podcasts :: https...2024-06-1037 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONThe COEXIST Sign and the Culture of Relative Ethics (feat. Todd Schenck) | Episode 37With the COEXIST and TOLERANCE signs out there, our culture is wrapped up in believing that our ethics and our worldviews are relative. But what have we lost, and where is our foundation for ethics to be found? Join Alex Sikma and Todd Schenck as we disrupt the culture and place Jesus at the center of it all. If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listening from. It helps us share the gospel with more who need to hear it. Follow our socials! Spotify :: https://open.spotify.com...2024-05-2742 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONWhat is the Trinity? | Episode 36Why should I learn about God? Who is God? What is God like? Join Alex Sikma and Ben Bessett as we disrupt the culture and place Jesus at the center of it all! Follow our socials! Spotify :: https://open.spotify.com/show/48UblQJhBZtBzmwQ71XNw9 Apple Podcasts :: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption/id1694336264 YouTube :: https://youtube.com/@disruptionpodcast?si=kzfMUVArl8CCGFC7 Instagram :: https://www.instagram.com/disruptionpodcast/ Music Credits :: Halloween Trap Beat :: whaTaRWoll Music Broken :: SoulProdMusicFollow...2024-05-1341 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONThe Roman-Jewish Time Contradiction | Episode 35Was Jesus crucified at 9 am or after noon? The Gospels say both, how could they be right? Find out with Alex Sikma and Ben Bessett where we disrupt the culture and place Jesus at the center of it all. Follow our socials! Spotify :: https://open.spotify.com/show/48UblQJhBZtBzmwQ71XNw9 Apple Podcasts :: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption/id1694336264 YouTube :: https://youtube.com/@disruptionpodcast?si=kzfMUVArl8CCGFC7 Instagram :: https://www.instagram.com/disruptionpodcast/ Music Credits :: Halloween Trap Beat :: whaTaRWoll Music Broken :: SoulProdMusic2024-04-2928 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONIsn't Mormonism just like Christianity? | Episode 34What is the Mormon religion? This is a thumbnail sketch. Join Alex Sikma and Ben Bessett as we disrupt culture and place Jesus at the center of it all.Resources for more information:Kingdom of the Cults - https://shorturl.at/enpwCThe Witnessing to Mormons Seminar - March 1994 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqPVuHzZ1gc If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listening from. It helps us share the gospel with more who need to hear it. Follow our socials! Spotify :: https://open.spotify.com...2024-04-1538 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONIs it faith or works? (and other Bible contradictions) | Episode 33How long does God's anger last? Forever or not forever? Both? Really? Does it say in the Bible that God tempts? Depends on what translation you use... Today we tackle some of the biggest Bible contradictions. Join Alex Sikma and Ben Bessett as we disrupt culture and place Jesus at the center of it all! Here are links to the videos mentioned in the podcast: Bible Contradictions Game Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB3g6mXLEKk REFUTED: Game Show ...2024-04-0129 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONSlavery in the Bible? | Episode 32We dig into the why Bible talks about slavery. Is God racist? How could He create people and then hate them? Why does He show people how to keep their slaves? All this and more as Ben Bessett, Alex Sikma, and Sam Courturior disrupt the culture and place Jesus at the center of it all! Addressing a verse that was not discussed in this podcast: What about Leviticus 25:44-55 and the slavery of aliens and temporary residents? Yes, Israelites were allowed to purchase slaves, the aliens and temporary residents living among them in...2024-03-1853 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONHow did we get here?? (Modernism and Postmodernism) | Episode 31Hey guys, sorry it's been a while. It's good to be back!! Say, what's all this talk of deconstruction? Professors are indoctrinating people with evolution. Protests and politics are on the rise. It seems like everyone has their own opinion lately! Where is objective Truth? Tune as Ben Bessett and Alex Sikma discuss the transition from Modernism to Postmodernism and the consequences of them both as we disrupt the culture and place Jesus at the center of it all! If you liked this episode be sure to rate or...2024-03-0442 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONLet's Get to Know Alex and Sam!! | Episode 30Josh, Nehemiah, and Ben are not here today, so Sam and I bought some wings and played some ice-breaker games. Expect to lose some brain cells in this episode. Get ready for a chill day, filled with laughs and serious dialogue (more towards the end). If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listening from. It helps us share the gospel with more who need to hear it. Follow our socials! Spotify :: https://open.spotify.com/show/48UblQJhBZtBzmwQ71XNw9 Apple Podcasts :: https://podcasts.apple.com/us...2024-01-2244 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONBiblical Evangelism (feat. Ben Bessett) | Episode 29God and His Word speak for themselves. Join us on this next episode with Ben Bessett, Nehemiah Shaw, and Alex Sikma as we disrupt the culture and place Jesus at the center of it all. If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listening from. It helps us share the gospel with more who need to hear it. Follow our socials! Spotify :: https://open.spotify.com/show/48UblQJhBZtBzmwQ71XNw9 Apple Podcasts :: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption/id1694336264 YouTube :: https://youtube.com/@disruptionpodcast?si=kzfMUVArl8...2024-01-1548 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONWhere did the Bible come from? (feat. Ben Bessett) | Episode 28What is the canon of Scripture? How do we know that the Bible we had then is the Bible we have now? Find out all this and more where we disrupt the culture and place Jesus at the center of it all with Ben Bessett, Sam Couturier, and Alex Sikma. If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listening from. It helps us share the gospel with more who need to hear it. Follow our socials! Spotify :: https://open.spotify.com/show/48UblQJhBZtBzmwQ71XNw9 Apple Podcasts :: https://podcasts...2024-01-0848 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONGluttony and Satisfaction | Episode 27Happy Christmas break! (We are taking two weeks off of DISRUPTION) Did you all enjoy Thanksgiving dinner (like three weeks ago by now) well we are still reminiscing over it. And by the way, speaking of which, we just had some wings before we started recording on the pod, which led us to the idea that maybe we should talk about gluttony..... If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listening from. It helps us share the gospel with more who need to hear it. Support...2023-12-1842 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONPrayer | Episode 26**Disclaimer: if we are ever officially monetized in the future, this video will remain demonetized to avoid copyright lawsuits. If this podcast must be clipped or removed, please email me at alexandersikma@gmail.com and I'll take care of it. Lately, Alex has been reading a book on Prayer by Timothy Keller and so we dive into a discussion about what prayer is and when to pray and how to pray with scripture. Join Alex Sikma, Nehemiah Shaw, Josh Kozlowski, and Sam Couturier as we disrupt the culture and place Jesus at the center of it all! 2023-12-1156 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONIdentity and Worldview (feat. Todd Schenck) | Episode 25LGBTQ+ communities are on the rise. People have the idea of expressing themselves in whichever way they choose. Where did this come from? Today Todd Schenck, the high school Bible teacher from NorthPointe Christian helps us think through where we've been and where we are now. Join Nehemiah Shaw, Alex Sikma, and Sam Couturier as we disrupt the culture and place Jesus at the center of it all.If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listening from. It helps us share the gospel with more who need...2023-12-0451 minYou Gotta Try This!You Gotta Try This!Holiday Traditions | Ep 9‘Tis the season! I love this time of year. One reason it’s so special is because of the traditions I share with friends and family. Traditions have an amazing ability to connect us to each other. They give us a sense of unity and belonging. They are things we pass down that help us remember who we are. Over time, the threads we weave by repeated observance of our holiday traditions create the fabric of our relationships.  What is a favorite tradition your family has passed down?  Learn more about the things I mentioned here:2023-11-2822 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONCancel Culture (feat. Dr. Kelly Bushéy) | Episode 24Have you ever been canceled for something you said? Ever feel tempted to respond to someone else's post that you disagree with? Today Dr. Kelly Bushey walks us through what's important to keep in a relationship. Join Nehemiah Shaw, Josh Kozlowski, and Alex Sikma as we disrupt the culture and place Jesus at the center of it all. If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listening from. It helps us share the gospel with more who need to hear it. Support this podcast financially here! podcasters.spotify...2023-11-2756 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONKarens (and how to deal with them) (feat. Dr. Kelly Bushéy) | Episode 23There might be a day you encounter a Karen. And what then? On today's episode, we bring in Dr. Kelly to talk us through what to do when we get angry. She also offers tips on how to deal with a Karen. Join Nehemiah, Alex, and Josh as we disrupt culture and place Jesus at the center of it all! If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listening from. It helps us share the gospel with more who need to hear it. ...2023-11-2053 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONWarning to Rich Oppressors (James 5) (feat. Aaron Shaw) | Episode 22Today we bring back Aaron Shaw to finish up our James series! WATCH OUT FOR THE HERESY BUZZER! If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listening from. It helps us share the gospel with more who need to hear it. Support this podcast financially here! podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedisruptionpodcast Follow our socials! Spotify :: https://open.spotify.com/show/48UblQJhBZtBzmwQ71XNw9 Apple Podcasts :: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption/id1694336264 YouTube :: https://youtube.com/@disruptionpodcast?si=kzfMUVArl8CCGFC7 Instagram :: https://www.instagram.com...2023-11-1344 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONSam's New Look at the Beatitudes (and why we fear ministry) (audio only) | Episode 21Apologies in advance for the derailed rabbit trails in this episode. Also, apologies that there is no video today. In this episode, Sam starts us off by talking about the Beatitudes in which we talk about mercy in which we talk about why in the world is ministry SOOO scary? Join us in this totally unscripted conversation of Biblical contemplation with Alex Sikma, Nehemiah Shaw, and Sam Couturier.2023-11-0649 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONGod's Testing (feat. Tim Perry) (part 2) | Episode 20The accident shocked him and his friends and family. There were points in Tim's life that were meant to shake his faith to the ground. Join Nehemiah Shaw and Sam Couturier as we disrupt culture and place Jesus at the center of it all. If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listening from. It helps us share the gospel with more who need to hear it. Support this podcast financially here! podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedisruptionpodcast Follow our socials! Spotify :: https...2023-10-3044 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONGod's Faithfulness in the Ups and Downs (feat. Tim Perry) (part 1) | Episode 19Tim Perry is one of the many beloved Bible teachers in NorthPointe Christian schools. Today he comes on to tell his life story in how God shattered his pride and drunkenness and changed his life for God's glory! If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listening from. It helps us share the gospel with more who need to hear it. Support this podcast financially here! podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedisruptionpodcast Follow our socials! Spotify :: https://open.spotify.com/show/48UblQJhBZtBzmwQ71XNw9 Apple Podcasts :: https...2023-10-2458 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONDating Biblically (part 2) (feat. the Andersons) | Episode 18In part 2, we break down some of the boundaries you may need to set in your dating relationship and talk about why we are dating in the first place. Are we dating for good feels only or are we dating to glorify God? Join Nehemiah Shaw and Josh Kozlowski with the Andersons as we disrupt culture and place Jesus at the center of it all. If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listening from. It helps us share the gospel with more who need to hear it. ...2023-10-2122 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONDating Biblically (part 1) (feat. the Andersons) | Episode 17The Bible never talks about dating, so how are we supposed to know how we're going to date biblically? Noah works as the youth pastor at Magnify Church Northview campus and today we brought on him and his wife Maddie to talk about dating. Join Nehemiah Shaw and Josh Kozlowski as we disrupt the culture and place Jesus at the center of it all. If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listening from. It helps us share the gospel with more who need to hear it. Support...2023-10-1657 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONAll Such Boasting (James 4) (feat. Aaron Shaw) | Episode 16Pride manifests itself in many ways. Road rage, selfishness, even laziness. In this episode, our 4th installment of the book of James, we are delighted to welcome back Aaron Shaw to provide a comprehensive overview of James 4. Thank you for joining us on this episode where Alex Sikma, Josh Kozlowski, and Nehemiah Shaw disrupt the culture and place Jesus at the center of it all. If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listening from. It helps us share the gospel with more who need to hear it. ...2023-10-0959 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONMinistry in Daily Life (feat. Sam Couturier) | Episode 15In his debut on Disruption, Sam Couturier sheds light on approaching ministry even in secular settings. What’s driving us to do ministry? How can we approach ministry even without being armed with the greatest “comebacks” in religious debates? From selling farmers at a fish market to putting up blinds at a demon-possessed household, Sam gives us fresh examples from his life of how he takes action to live out his faith in Christ. Find out how in today’s episode, where our hosts Alex Sikma, Josh Kozlowski, and Nehemiah Shaw disrupt the culture and place Jesus at the center o...2023-10-0250 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONFun-Centered Church 🤪 (feat. Aaron Shaw) | Episode 14Lights. Smoke. Action. The beat drops. The church goes wild. What does a Christ-centered church look like compared to an entertainment-centered church? What's the definition of church success? Aaron Shaw is the pastor of North Casnovia Baptist church coming on the podcast today to discuss all these matters and more with our lovely hosts Nehemiah Shaw and Josh Kozlowski. If you liked this episode be sure to rate or share it on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listening from. It helps us share the gospel with more who need to hear it. Links...2023-09-2554 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONTaming the Tongue (James 3) | Episode 13The tongue can be the most powerful part of your whole body. Wars were waged by the tongue, kingdoms fought over kingdoms, but the tongue also spoke out for human rights. It's important to discern how best to use our tongues. Join Alex Sikma, Nehemiah Shaw, and Josh Kozlowski as we dive into James 3 in this episode where we disrupt culture and place Jesus at the center of it all. Support this podcast financially here! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedisruptionpodcast Follow our socials! Spotify :: https://open.spotify.com...2023-09-1849 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONDISRUPTION (trailer)Welcome to the DISRUPTION podcast. An exhilarating journey of rediscovering the truth about Christ. For all people of all stories ages 18-29. Get ready for thought-provoking conversations, personal stories, and intense truths as we dive into disrupting culture and placing Jesus at the center of it all. This is... disruption.2023-09-1600 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONFavoritism and Faith (James 2) | Episode 12Today we dive into James 2 and boy, are we feeling convicted. James 2 is split into two parts. The first part is about prejudice and the second part is about faith. You could have faith in God, but be careful, this faith could be demonic and useless according to scripture. What do we mean by that? Find out that and more in this episode where your hosts Alex, Josh, and Nehemiah talk about disrupting the culture and placing Jesus at the center of it all! Follow us on our socials :: YouTube :: https://youtube.com/@thedisruptionpod?si=kzfMUVArl8CCGFC7 Instagram :: @disruptionpodcast Music...2023-09-1146 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONHow to Read Your Bible (feat. Todd Schenck) | Episode 11It's easy in small groups for people to each talk about what the Bible means to them without actually getting to the truth about what the Bible means. Is this a problem? Should evangelicals at least study the Bible a bit deeper instead of keeping it superficial? If so, where do we start? Find out in this next episode where Alex and Josh dive into the Word with Todd Schenck, where, of course, we hope to be disrupting culture and placing Jesus at the center of it all! Todd Schenck is the high school...2023-09-0451 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONDealing with Addictions (feat. Gary Heim) | Episode 10Our phones can drive us crazy. Pornography, social media, likes, YouTube consumption, you name it. Not only phones but also many other aspects of life for 18-29-year-olds can be addicting. "I just want this person to like me." "I just can't stop thinking about getting attention." "I just want to eat another cookie." You can find us on video here! Today we brought in a special guest Gary Heim, who is a practicing counselor with True North ministries. In this episode, Gary Heim talks about our attachments, where they come from, and what to...2023-08-2853 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONJoy Through Suffering (James 1) | Episode 9Trials and tribulations suck. We all get them. Culture says: throw in the towel, live for yourself, and get what you want in life. James 1 tells a very different story. Find out what it's all about in this episode. This is where we disrupt culture and place Jesus at the center of it all with your hosts Alex, Josh, and Nehemiah. Follow us on our socials :: YouTube :: https://youtube.com/@thedisruptionpod?si=kzfMUVArl8CCGFC7 Instagram :: @disruptionpodcast Music Credits :: ...2023-08-2157 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONJordan Peterson and Church Culture (feat. Big Mac) | Episode 8In this episode, we revisit our discussion about Jordan Peterson with McCormack Wyn (aka Mac). We are also disrupting church culture and placing Jesus at the center of it all. Who's to say where the best theology or the best doctrine comes from? What do we mean by the word "belief"? We are not the experts. Fortunately, we do know the most important truth to believe so we can be saved: Jesus Christ died for our sins and rose again, and to have eternal life we must put our trust in Him. Join us now on the Disruption podcast!2023-08-1451 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONJordan Peterson's views on Christianity? (feat. Captain Nemo) | Episode 7Meet our third host to the podcast! At his first debut on Disruption, Nehemiah Shaw (aka Captain Nemo) steps into the scene to share with Alex Sikma his thoughts on Jordan Peterson. Talk about disrupting the culture!! Jordan Peterson broke out from a university in Toronto to become a superstar psychiatrist, writer, and thinker catching the attention of many religious people, including many Christians. Is Jordan Peterson a Christian? Should Christians give ear to his thoughts? Self-help is helpful, so could we substitute it for Jesus? Find out now on the Disruption podcast where we disrupt culture and place...2023-08-0747 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONCould Celebrities Be Christian? | Episode 6Justin Bieber, Kanye West, and Eminem all claim to be Christian. Are they truly Christian? Could they be misleading people? Are celebrities ALWAYS worldly? Alex Sikma answers this and more in this next episode.2023-07-3119 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONThe Prosperity Gospel | Episode 5What are the dangers of the Prosperity Gospel movement? The sow a seed, reap a harvest gospel? The health, wealth, and happiness gospel? The word of faith movement? Steven Furtick? Joel Osteen? Todd White? These are all the terms and the names of pastors used in this false gospel which originated in American charismatic Christian churches and has been exported around the world deceiving millions. Join your hosts Alex Sikma and Josh Kozlowski to find out what makes this false gospel so dangerous and discover what the truth about the gospel actually is in this next episode! 2023-07-2440 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONThe Gospel | Episode 4This week Alex and Josh dive into what the Gospel is to our listeners. That's simply it. It's the most important thing that you need to hear today. You're a sinner and you need a savior and Christ is that savior2023-07-171h 14DISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONChurch Myths EXPOSED (feat. Dr. Wittmer) | Episode 3Did you ever consider that some of your beliefs about the Bible or God might be speculations or "feel good" theology? Are there popular ideas circulating in church communities that should be critically examined? In this episode, we invite Dr. Michael Wittmer, a renowned theologian from Cornerstone University and beloved pastor at Cedar Springs Baptist Church, to shed light on common misconceptions and myths prevalent among young adults. Join us as he delves into his latest book, Urban Legends of Theology, and unpacks these widely believed misconceptions.2023-07-1039 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONSharing our stories… with a little philosophy (feat. Alayna Wittmer) | Episode 2Today we talk all about philosophy, worldviews, Immanuel Kant, Friedrich Nietzsche, and of course Jesus! This is Alayna's world. Alayna majors in philosophy and psychology at Cornerstone University. Follow us on our socials YouTube :: https://youtube.com/@thedisruptionpod?si=kzfMUVArl8CCGFC7 Instagram :: @disruptionpodcast Music Credits Halloween Trap Beat :: whaTaRWoll Music Broken :: SoulProdMusic 2023-07-0338 minDISRUPTIONDISRUPTIONSharing our stories | Episode 1Today in our first episode of the disruption podcast, Josh and Alex get together and share their testimonies. Alex shares his reasons behind starting this podcast and how he got to where he was in podcasting. Josh shares his conversion story from a lukewarm lifestyle to a drug addict to a sold-out Christian.2023-06-2639 minOver and Back: Stories About NBA HistoryOver and Back: Stories About NBA HistoryMany times an NBA All-Star, but overlooked todayWe take a look at multiple-time NBA All-Stars who were big deals in their day but have been somewhat forgotten or overlooked with the passage of time in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast.Co-hosts Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch first discuss some of elite superstars of their day: Larry Foust, an 8-time all-star who led the Fort Wayne Pistons to back-to-back NBA Finals in 1955 and 1956 and has the highest Basketball Reference probability score for someone who is not in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame; Alonzo Mourning, who was among top...2017-02-1738 minPlay BasketPlay BasketPlay Basket: La rebelión de los modestos (21/03/2016)Nuevo programa en el que entrevistamos a Txus Vidorreta. 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