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Think DeeperIs Command, Example, Necessary Inference an Error?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 mirror the early church?40:00 - How much does opinion and personal interpretation factor in to our doctrines?49:00...2025-06-301h 02
CogitationsCancel Culture in the Church: A Conversation with Jack Wilkie cogs7e37Join Tony Bruin and Jack Wilkie in this engaging episode of Cogitations as they delve into the complex topic of cancel culture within the Church. They discuss Jack's controversial article "The Church of Christ Invented Cancel Culture," the difference between biblical discipline and online mob behavior, and their personal experiences with online backlash. Jack also shares insights about his book Church Reset and the challenges of modern Christian leadership. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that aims to foster understanding and healthy dialogue within the Christian community.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:22 Jack Wilkie's Background and Work01:55...2025-05-191h 23
Think DeeperREWIND: Lines of Fellowship and Church AutonomyIn the churches of Christ, congregations are autonomous... to a point. Deciding when a line has been crossed and others have become beyond fellowship is a delicate but critical matter.
Topics include:
- The tendencies of progressivism and hyperconservatism- Being open to one another without becoming compromised- Being exclusive without being exclusionary- Whether there's a difference between salvation issues and fellowship issues- Are churches supposed to "police" one another?
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2025-04-281h 01
Think DeeperWere We Wrong? Think Deeper, Re-ExaminedWe're no strangers to controversy, but we want to be sure we're understood properly when we do wade into the controversial.In this episode, we look back on 169 episodes of Think Deeper (so far) and clarify some of the views we've shared and how they've been received. Topics include:
- An announcement about the show - 00:00 - What do we REALLY believe about the man and woman's roles in the home? - 05:39- Servant leadership... are we against servants, leaders, both, or neither? - 15:19- Have we been too hard on the church...2025-03-311h 01
Think DeeperHow Much of the Old Law Are We Supposed to Follow?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 Mosaic Law? - THINK FAST: A JFK...2025-03-241h 01
Think DeeperMaybe We All Aren't As Busy As We ThinkWe 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
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Think DeeperHow to Find a SpouseWith 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
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Think DeeperThe Preacher Pay ProblemWe 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!
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With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2025-01-2753 min
Think DeeperHas Church Benevolence Gone Too Far?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 Wilkie2025-01-2057 min
Think Deeper12 Practical Things You Can Do To Grow This YearSure, 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 more2025-01-061h 10
Think DeeperKennedy, Mangione, Trump, Diddy, and More - 2024 In ReviewWe review the biggest headlines from 2024, including:
Luigi Mangione, Daniel Penny, and the online reaction to the two cases
The wild Presidential election
Hurricane Helene and the government's heartless response toward its own people, and what the church can learn from it
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health push vs. the growing adoption of Ozempic/Wegovy/Mounjaro shots
Diddy, Jay-Z, and the exposure of the entertainment industry's dark side
and more!
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie
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Think DeeperKennedy, Mangione, Trump, Diddy, and More: 2024 In ReviewWe review the biggest headlines from 2024, including:
Luigi Mangione, Daniel Penny, and the online reaction to the two cases
The wild Presidential election
Hurricane Helene and the government's heartless response toward its own people, and what the church can learn from it
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health push vs. the growing adoption of Ozempic/Wegovy/Mounjaro shots
Diddy, Jay-Z, and the exposure of the entertainment industry's dark side
and more!
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie
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Think DeeperHoliday Hangout: Listener Hot Takes, Blind Ranks, and MoreWe get together to have some fun ahead of Christmas and New Year's Eve, playing a few games and rating hot takes submitted by YOU! Topics include:
- Blind ranking Focus Press stuff and some of our, um, "favorite" controversies- Listener hot takes on issues like Bible Bowls and ministry roles- Underrated/overrated, Bible edition
and more!
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie
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Think DeeperHyperConservative churches of ChristIn part 2 in our look at the left and right edges of the church of Christ spectrum, we turn our attention to the right side. Topics include: - The strengths and weaknesses of Command, Example, and Necessary Inference Bible application - Was this the intended end of the "Restoration plea?" - The slippery slope of legalism - How hyperconservatism kills growth and more
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-12-161h 06
Think DeeperThe Progressive churches of ChristThere is a broad spectrum of doctrinal beliefs among the churches of Christ. This week we focus on the progressive end of the spectrum. Topics include:
Defining our terms
The strengths and weaknesses of the progressives
The place for giving grace in doctrinal disagreements
How academia and intellectualism often create a drift
Are they the true continuation of the Restorationist Movement?
Tune in for Pt 2 next week as we discuss hyperconservative churches of Christ!
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie
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Think DeeperWhat the Church Can Learn from the InfluencersLike it or not, many of the ideas we think we came to ourselves were placed there by some person or group of people. Ideas spread so rapidly and so subtly in our day that we can be influenced in ways we don't even realize. What does this mean for our Christian view of the world?
Topics include:
- The good and bad of the TradWife and Manosphere movements- Why (and how) secular people are finding truths that Christians have long been missing- Using online resources for inspiration without getting idealistic...2024-12-021h 03
Think DeeperWhy People Hate Their ParentsWith each passing year, there's more discussion about the how difficult Thanksgiving and the holiday season are due to strained family relationships. Some even advocate skipping family gatherings entirely.
We discuss:- What obligations do we have to our families?- How does the dysfunction of the American family parallel problems we're seeing in the church?- Are traditions really that important?- The impact of individualism and therapy cultureand more!
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-11-251h 02
Think DeeperDoes Church of Christ Doctrine Downplay Grace?Many members of the churches of Christ struggle to feel "good enough" and often lack understanding of God's grace. Is there something unique to the church's teaching that creates this uncertainty?
We discuss:
The benefits of our strong emphasis on doctrine and obedience
Why the doctrinal precision in our fellowship's DNA can make members feel unsure of their salvation
How much do we have to get right in order to be saved?
How God's character can give us assurance even if we are falling short in our actions or...2024-11-181h 09
Think DeeperParenting, with Dr. Brad HarrubDr. Brad Harrub joins the show to talk about 'Arrows in the Hands of a Warrior,' the new book on parenting he co-wrote with his wife, Melinda!
Topics include:
- The importance of parents admitting mistakes - Challenges previous generations of parents didn't have to face - Why discipline has grown so misunderstood - Navigating grandparent involvementand more!With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie
Pick up the book at Focus Press or Amazon today!
Join us on Focus+ for the Deep...2024-11-111h 16
Secrets of Rockstar CFOsAll About Nutromics with Rowan WilkieJoining Jack McCullough in this thought-provoking episode is Rowan Wilkie, CFO at Nutromics. He looks back on the origin story of their company, which has a high chance of making a huge difference in continuous diagnostic monitoring. Rowan reflects on how he found himself working Nutromics, the most valuable lessons he learned from his mentors, and how he became a mentor to other promising business leaders. He also shares their fundraising and financial strategies, as well as his insights on how generative AI could change the entire market right now.2024-11-0535 min
Think DeeperTone-Deaf ChristianityJust because we're spiritual, it doesn't mean we don't have to be grounded in the reality of the physical here and now. So many of the platitudes uttered in Christianity today come off as tone-deaf, totally unconcerned with the world around us.
We discuss:
How heaven is over-emphasized in modern Christianity and makes us look cold and uncaring about people's problems here and now
What it looks like to be "so heavenly minded we aren't any earthly good"
The gross misunderstanding of what "Jesus is on His throne" means
...2024-11-041h 06
Think DeeperHorror, Witchcraft, and the Halloween QuestionWe revisit a long-running Think Deeper debate and discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly surrounding Halloween and the Christian. Topics include:
Where we draw the line on Halloween participation
The pagan influences surrounding the day
"All Saints Day" and the value of recognizing death
Whether Christians should consume Harry Potter and other magical fiction
Horror movies and haunted houses
THINK FAST: The Harding University controversies
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-10-281h 11
Think DeeperOft-Misunderstood Bible TermsWe have some BIG announcements to share on this one to go along with this week's episode on the importance of grasping Bible terms.
Topics include:
- Sacrifice and offering and how the new system isn't as different from the old as we might think- Justification and sanctification- Faith and works and whether we're saved by "faith alone"- Why repentance isn't just a "step" of salvation
and more!
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie
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Think DeeperHow To Know When A Church Has Been CapturedThe Christian's war is fought on the philosophical level, and modern day philosophy has done a great job slithering into churches today, often almost entirely undetected. We discuss what this philosophy is and how it undermines God's Word, including:
- The dominant philosophical tool of our day, its history, and how it presents itself- How this philosophy uses Christian terms to seem Biblical while directly undermining God's authority- How the inerrancy and sufficiency of Scripture are casually discarded in the face of these ideas- Buzzwords and emphases that show how this...2024-10-071h 11
Think Deeper10 Lessons We Want To Pass On To Our KidsAs young parents we don't claim to be experts in terms of how-to advice, but we do have goals for our families. Those are the focus of this week's discussion, and topics include:
- Helping our kids learn to love the church
- Differing goals for our boys and our girls
- Lessons in self-discipline
- How we want to break them of the individualism of today's world
and more!
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-09-301h 08
Think DeeperHow the Holy Spirit Works TodayWe examine what the Bible teaches about the Holy Spirit and His work today. Topics include:
- What the Spirit did in the Old and New Testaments- The charismatic, the indwelling, and the "only through the Word" camps- How indwelling works practically- Why this topic is so uncomfortable
and more!
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-09-231h 10
Think DeeperChurch Traditions: When to Keep, When to DropThis week we look at traditions in the church, including:
- Why traditions are important and necessary
- When traditionalism can become overbearing
- Navigating generational preferences for changing vs. maintaining traditions
- Debating traditional church practices
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-09-161h 06
Think DeeperThe Art of Personal ConflictPersonal conflict and confronting others is one of those inevitable parts of life that none of us enjoy. But how we do it makes a big difference. This week we look at how confrontation and conflict can be handled well, including:
- How personal conflict brings us closer
- Knowing when to speak up and when to let it go
- The difference between confronting someone over their sin against you vs. a general sin in their life
- How church leadership sets the tone for healthier confrontation
and...2024-09-091h 05
The Art ShowRamesh Nithiyendran's inner sanctum and Jack Wilkie-Jans on If Not CriticalOver the past decade, Ramesh Nithiyendran has become one of the most visible artists of his generation and one of the most hardworking with his signature emoji-like, wildly coloured and often multiple-limbed sculptures making their presence felt across the globe. Daniel drops in on Ramesh as he prepares to unveil his next big solo exhibition - including his magnum opus, a self-deity in bronze.And the first in an occasional series If Not Critical, we meet art critic (and artist) Jack Wilkie-Jans. A trained political scientist, Jack’s critical writing explores the power of his country in th...2024-09-0454 min
Think DeeperQ&A: Judging, New Christians, Denominations, and more!We respond to questions from the Deep Thinkers! This week's edition includes questions on:
When and when not to judge
What kind of care do new Christians need to receive from the church, and who is responsible for it?
Why do many people who have wrong beliefs still seem to have true joy and peace?
and more!
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-08-2636 min
Think DeeperTroubleshooting Weak WorshipWe continue the discussion on worship in song with comments and questions from our Focus+ members. Topics include:
Whether it's important to have technically proficient song leaders
What to do if you attend a church with weak singing
Why men especially need to take singing seriously
How churches of Christ view those who use instruments in worship
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-08-1959 min
Think DeeperMusical WorshipThis week's episode looks at the importance of music in our praise to God. Topics include:
- How music combats Christian gnosticism- Why we don't use instruments- The proper and improper place of emotion in worship- Questions about praise teams, clapping, and touring chorus groups
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-08-121h 03
Think DeeperConfronting Evil: Olympics, Assassination, and moreThe world's evil has been on overdrive lately. We discuss the latest headlines with an eye toward what Christians should do in the midst of the madness. Topics include:
- Why being "above it all" or burying our heads in the sand is not holier- Whether we should just "let the world be the world"- The crowd-pleasing impulse to blame our fellow Christians- The importance of developing discernment and understanding the times- Effective ways to stand up
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-08-051h 09
Think DeeperTop 10 Bad Bible ArgumentsThis week we discuss how NOT to use the Bible when trying to discuss the Scripture with others. Topics include:
- Right and wrong ways to use the Scripture to make a point- "Tone policers" and "mic droppers"- The place of the Old Testament in our lives today- How to respect someone's argument even when you strongly disagree
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-07-291h 06
Think DeeperDoes God Expect Married Couples to Have Kids?We discuss whether God expects physically able married couples to bear children, or if it's just a personal choice. Topics include:
- Our culture's hatred of kids- Whether "Be fruitful and multiply" still applies today- The benefits of kids- Advice for those who want children but don't/can't have them
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-07-221h 08
Think DeeperTherapy Culture: Harmful or Helpful?Our resident licensed therapist, Joe Wilkie, leads a discussion of the pros and cons of therapy. Topics include:
- Therapy vs "Therapy Culture"
- How therapy terms get weaponized to excuse sinful behavior
- The right way and wrong way to think about brokenness and weakness
- A debate over whether society would be better or worse off without therapy
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-07-151h 11
Church Reset | Jack WilkieDisciples Aren't Made on SundayJuly 8, 2024
jackwilkie.co2024-07-1302 min
Think DeeperPersecution, Revival, and the Church’s FutureWe discuss the church's statistical decline and what it could mean for the future. Topics include:
How the decline of Christendom in Europe gives us a glimpse of what may be headed our way
What will happen if and when persecution ramps up
Why the community church model reached so many people, and why we expect it to fail
Why Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy are seeing a resurgence and what we can learn from them
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-07-081h 06
Church Reset | Jack WilkieFace to Face with EvilJuly 1, 2024
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Church Reset | Jack Wilkie5 Wrong Ways to Study the BibleJune 24, 2024
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Think DeeperRethinking the Role of PreacherThe role of preacher is a central part of most churches today. But is it supposed to be?
We discuss:- The Biblical concept of the preacher- Stereotypical preacher problems- Are sermons overrated?- The problem of members disrespecting their ministersand more!With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-06-241h 05
Church Reset | Jack WilkieWhy I Won’t Be Encouraging My Sons Toward Ministryjackwilkie.co2024-06-2206 min
Church Reset | Jack WilkieCultural Breakdown - Immigration: A New "Single Issue" for Christian Voters?Immigration is rapidly becoming one of the most impactful issues in this year's elections, both in America and abroad. Here in the US, now that Roe v. Wade has been struck down some Christians may be moving their attention off abortion as their "single issue" for federal elections.
Should Christians be anti-immigration, or does the command to love our neighbor prohibit us? Should we even consider ourselves citizens of the country who have a stake in the matter?
Jack discusses these questions and more in this week's Cultural Breakdown.2024-06-2128 min
Think DeeperRethinking Camp, VBS, and Summer Spiritual HighsSummer is usually a church's busiest time of year as VBS, camp, and other events start to fill the calendar. We discuss the pros and cons of these events for spiritual formation. Topics include:
Have youth and family ministries been sincere but misdirected from the start?
When camps help young Christians grow into spiritual adulthood, and when they hinder
The danger of building a walk with God around scheduled spiritual highs
Is it time to reconsider VBS?
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-06-1056 min
Church Reset | Jack WilkieWhat I should have said a long time agoJune 5, 2024
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Church Reset | Jack WilkieCB: Politics are Divisive and Idolatrous... or so they sayThis week Jack discusses the claim that Christians are too concerned about politics, and getting politically involved damages our ability to reach the world.
Subscribe to catch the video editions at youtube.com/focuspressinc2024-06-0726 min
Church Reset | Jack WilkieThe Chick-fil-a Dilemma: Supporting Businesses on Sundayjackwilkie.co2024-06-0604 min
Church Reset | Jack WilkieGenerational Shifts: Homesteading, Localism, and More - Cultural BreakdownSince 2020, the world has begun to see a number of shifts in the way some people go about their lives. Homesteading is on the rise. Localism is causing people to rethink where they live and how they spend their money.
Previous ways of doing things are being questioned, while older, more traditional practices are being brought back.
How does this apply to the church? What is the place of tradition, and how do we allow for questioning without reinventing the wheel in each generation?
Jack Wilkie covers all that and more in this...2024-05-3134 min
Church Reset | Jack WilkieHow to Know When Your Love of Sports has Become IdolatryMay 22, 2024
jackwilkie.co2024-05-2806 min
Think DeeperTaylor Swift, Andrew Tate, and Today’s Role ModelsPeople have long had cultural role models, but in today's world of social media there are more voices than ever before. Who are today's major voices, what are they teaching, and how do we navigate the positive and negative influences?
We discuss:
- Taylor Swift, Candace Owens, Andrew Tate, "Trad Wives," Joe Rogan, and more - Feminism on the left and the right - Powerless masculinity, powerful masculinity, and finding balance - How parents and church leaders can use cultural role models to teach lessons
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie...2024-05-2757 min
Church Reset | Jack WilkieThe C.S. Lewis Quote You Need to MemorizeMay 20, 2024
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Church Reset | Jack WilkieCultural Breakdown: Bright Future vs. Dark FutureIn Episode 2 of Cultural Breakdown, I look at two Norman Rockwell paintings that set the trajectory of the home, church, and culture toward a brighter future or a darker future.2024-05-2428 min
Think DeeperPharisees in the Church?"Pharisee" is a religious insult so broadly used that is often becomes almost meaningless. But the word does have a meaning, and it's important we understand it. We discuss:
- The history of the Pharisees and why they weren't all bad- How progressives overuse the term- What Pharisaical Bible study looks like- What Pharisaism looks like in the church today- How to guard against a Pharisaical heart
With Jack Wilkie and Joe Wilkie2024-05-2058 min
Church Reset | Jack WilkieThe Sign of a Christian Who Just Doesn't Get ItMay 14, 2024
jackwilkie.co2024-05-1803 min
Church Reset | Jack WilkieCultural Breakdown: Harrison Butker's Anti-Feminist MasterpieceKansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker set the internet ablaze with comments about women and homemaking in a college commencement speech.
On the inaugural episode of Cultural Breakdown, Jack Wilkie discusses why what Butker had to say about gender roles was just one of numerous truths in one of the best speeches you'll ever hear.
Check out the video edition on the Focus Press YouTube Channel!2024-05-1721 min
Church Reset | Jack WilkieThe Biggest Roadblock to a Better ChurchMay 9, 2024
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Church Reset | Jack WilkieThe Bible's Most Disrespected BookMay 7, 2024
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Church Reset | Jack WilkieFeminism's Kodiak MomentMay 3, 2024
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Think DeeperIs "Placing Church Membership" Biblical?You won't find the words "place membership" in the New Testament. And, when you're baptized, you're added by God to His church.
So do we need to publicly declare our membership with a local congregation? We discuss, including:
- Defining "church" and "member" Biblically- Is church an "organism" or an "organization?"- Do baptized teens become members separate from their parents?- Individualism vs. Collectivism- The importance of elders (and other church leaders) in defining membership
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-05-071h 01
Church Reset | Jack WilkieTaylor Swift as a Sign of the TimesApril 30, 2024
jackwilkie.co2024-05-0406 min
Church Reset | Jack WilkieMailbag: The Case for Closed CommunionIn my first video/audio mailbag, I respond to comments, critiques, and questions regarding my article, The Case for Closed Communion.2024-05-0220 min
Church Reset | Jack WilkieHow Bad Ideas Keep Spreadingjackwilkie.co
April 26, 20242024-05-0105 min
Think DeeperDrafting All 66 Bible BooksThe guys decided to have some fun this week and sat down to draft 22 Bible books apiece.
Tune in to see where the books got taken and how their favorites line up with yours.
And, tell us who's "team" of 22 books you would pick if you could only read and study one set.
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-04-2952 min
Church Reset | Jack WilkiePhase Two of the Christian LifeVisit jackwilkie.co for more2024-04-2703 min
Church Reset | Jack WilkieThe Path to Being a Family Like ChurchPublished April 19, 2024
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Think DeeperWomen, Kids, and More Questions About PrayerWe continue the discussion on prayer by examining a number of specifics, including:
- How should public prayers differ from private prayers?- "Abba Father" and reverence vs. closeness- How to know when an answer is from God- Does "Let the men pray in every place" extend to the home, including with one's wife and children?
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-04-221h 08
Church Reset | Jack WilkieThe Case for Closed CommunionOriginally published April 16, 20242024-04-2009 min
Church Reset | Jack WilkieThe Church's Masculinity ProblemApril 1, 20242024-04-1606 min
Think DeeperHow Does Prayer Work with an All-Knowing God?Prayer is one of the basics of the Christian faith, but it's also a remarkably deep concept that raises all kinds of questions.
Topics include: - Why do we need to pray if God already knows our thoughts?- Does it make a difference to pray audibly vs. just in our heads?- Do we pray to all 3 members of the Godhead, or just the Father?- Does prayer change God's mind?- Does God hear everyone's prayers? and more.
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie
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Think DeeperThe Biggest Threat to the Church TodayThe majority of kids raised in Christian homes continue to leave the church in adulthood. In fixing the problem, the most logical place to start has to be the biggest external influence in their lives - namely, the public schools.
We discuss:
- Just how bad it's gotten (even in the "good" schools)- The Deuteronomy 6 mandate- Valid reasons vs. excuses- Ways churches can get creative to help families
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-04-081h 08
Church Reset | Jack WilkieFix the World with One Simple TrickPublished on jackwilkie.co on March 25, 2024
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Think DeeperThe Feminized ChurchThe church will be driven by masculine sensibilities or by feminized sensibilities - it can't be driven by both.
This week we explore how the church has become driven by feminized sensibilities, why that isn't God's design, and what the consequences have been. Topics include:
- Why femininity and masculinity are both needed, and the only way they can coexist- What a feminized pulpit, eldership, and congregation look like- How political correctness and self-policing hinder the truth- Why weak men are at the heart of the problem
W...2024-04-011h 09
Think DeeperThe Lost Art of Church DisciplineThe church's task of confronting "sin in the camp" is clearly laid out in the Scriptures... and yet it almost never happens. Why not? What would it look like if we did practice it?
We discuss:
- The OT roots of the practice- What a lack of church discipline has caused- Why discipline is the only loving way- The danger of overreach- How church discipline might change the world
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-03-251h 18
Think DeeperThinking Biblically About ImmigrationWith millions of immigrants crossing the border into the US in recent years, and immigration becoming arguably the biggest concern of this year's election, what should Christians think about the issue?
We discuss:- Why the issue can't be ignored by Christians- What the Bible has to say- How issues like this make us better Bible students- Whether Christians can have national interests, or if being "not of this world" prohibits us- What obligations we have on the matter
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Think DeeperThe Age of AccountabilityThis week we discuss the age of accountability and how we should think about youth baptisms (including our own).
- Why we reject infant baptism- Reasons for younger (10-13) baptisms- Reasons for older baptisms (16 and up)- The role of fear as a reason to get baptized- When, if ever, is rebaptism necessary?
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-03-041h 08
Think DeeperDon’t “Follow Your Heart”
We look at the disastrous culture of individualism and following our hearts. "Do what makes you happy" and "I come to God in my own way" set people up for misery and separation from God. Yet, many churches are built on this ideology.
Topics include:
- How "Follow your heart" culture has infiltrated churches
- Why the heart wrecks lives and marriages
- What's wrong with the minimalist, libertarian view of the Bible
- How to know when you're following your heart vs. following God
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie
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Think DeeperFear, Indoctrination, and Climate Change, with Dr. Brad HarrubDr. Brad Harrub joins the show to talk about climate change! In this episode:
- The history of climate alarmism- What the science really shows- Biblical environmentalism and caring for God's world- How news media manipulates through fear- The indoctrination and weaponization of young minds for the causeWith Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-02-1951 min
Think DeeperMarriage, Faithful Kids, and Elder QualificationsWe dive into the elder qualifications of 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 and discuss the importance of getting them right while also looking at the controversies involved.
Topics include:- How the qualifications have been downplayed, and the consequences we're seeing- What does "able to teach" mean?- Why "peaceable" is a more important qualification to get right than you might think- Does an elder have to be married?- Do an elder's children have to be baptized, faithful Christians?
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-02-121h 20
Think DeeperWhy Christians Need to Be Ready for AIChristians were caught unaware by the rise of the internet, but we can't afford to make the same mistake with the newest booming technology.
Almost overnight, artificial Intelligence has gone from a fringe technology to a feature of everyday life. While it comes with numerous useful features, it certainly has its dark side, too. We discuss what you need to know about the issue in this episode, including:
- The history and where it stands today- The threats to relationships posed by AI- A dark turn in the porn addiction epidemic2024-02-051h 10
Think DeeperWomen’s Roles: Church Offices, Ladies’ Days, and MoreThe role of women in the church has long been a debated topic. This week we take on the big issues like women preachers and what prominent women in the Bible teach us, along with a number of practical questions, including:
- Non-speaking roles in worship- "Children's minister" and other titles- Church internships- Ladies Days
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie
See focuspress.org for more!2024-01-291h 12
Think DeeperHow Much Free Will Do We Have?This week we take on one of the Bible's most philosophically challenging questions: how much free will do we actually have? Topics include:
- Where do we fall on the spectrum of determinism, middle knowledge, or open theism?
- Did Pharaoh have a choice when he was "hardened by God?"
- What about when God allowed a "deceiving influence" to do His work?
- Were key players like John the Baptist and Judas effectively forced to help God accomplish His will?
- What are the limits of free will?
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-01-221h 11
Think DeeperDoes God Choose Who He Saves?
The guys take a look at Calvinism and the big questions it presents, including:
- The 5 points of Calvinism (TULIP)
- Whether man has a sin nature
- Which system is more consistent with God's character
- Calvinism's weakest point
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie
2024-01-151h 17
Think DeeperSuicide: Selfish and Sinful, or Something Else?This week we take on the difficult but important topic of suicide.
Topics include:
- Why the rate is so much higher among males than females- How the mental health industry often doesn't help and sometimes makes the problem worse- Why faith is the answer... but also why it's not as simple as that- Questions like is suicide a sin, and does it bring automatic condemnation?
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2024-01-0857 min
Think DeeperWhy Goals and Growth Are Essential for ChristiansSome people are big on chasing goals and resolutions. Others aren't. Does it matter? Do Christians have a duty to aim to grow year over year?
Topics include:- Why aimlessness makes us the 1 talent man of Matthew 25- How do we balance contentment with what we have in life without becoming complacent?- How to make plans without assuming we know what tomorrow holds (see James 4)- All of the things and people depending on your growth- Tips and resources for sustained growth
With Will...2024-01-0158 min
Think DeeperQ&A: PM Worship, CoC Leaders, and MoreWe respond to listener questions, including:
- Does the church of Christ have a cult of personality problem?- Why should I stay in the church of Christ?- What's the biggest challenge facing congregations in 2024?- What are the advantages and disadvantages of small groups?- What should we make of the decline of evening services? And is extended AM worship a positive change?- Can Christians join others' religious celebrations to "become all things to all men?"- Where is the line between righteous judgment and being judgmental?...2023-12-261h 11
Think DeeperLines of Fellowship and Church AutonomyIn the churches of Christ congregations are autonomous... to a point. Deciding when a line has been crossed and others have become beyond fellowship is a delicate but critical matter.
Topics include:
- The tendencies of progressivism and hyperconservatism- Being open to one another without becoming compromised- Being exclusive without being exclusionary- Whether there's a difference between salvation issues and fellowship issues- Are churches supposed to "police" one another?
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2023-12-181h 01
Think DeeperRomans 14, Christmas, and Matters of OpinionThere are many things the Bible does not discuss. There are also plenty of things it discusses briefly or vaguely without giving a firm answer as to what we should do. How do we handle those matters? Romans 14 shows us.
We discuss:- The role of the weaker brother and stronger brother- The "tyranny of the weaker brother" vs. the laxness of those who may think themselves strong- How God expects us to use our wisdom- What elders can and can't bind- Specifics like religious holidays, entertainment...2023-12-111h 03
Think DeeperThe Church Clothes ControversyHow we dress for worship has been a hot topic on social media recently. We discuss the controversial meme that started it all and give our takes on the matter of church clothes from a number of angles, including:
- Is it only a matter of where a person's heart is?
- James 2 and preferential treatment
- Why do we dress differently on Wednesday night?
- What the Old Testament teaches us
- Should we avoid making visitors uncomfortable?
Join us on Focus+ for the exclusive Deep E...2023-12-041h 01
Think DeeperBest Case, Worst Case for the Church in 10 YearsWe discuss what the church may look like in 10 years and what needs to change. Topics include:
- Why the status quo can't be maintained- The single biggest issue we're facing- How we've failed at training leaders- The place of doctrine in the coming years- How the family and the home are key to a better future
and more!
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie
Join us on Focus+ at focuspress.org/plus to get access to the Deep End bonus...2023-11-271h 00
Think Deeper100 Questions in 100 Minutes - Episode 100We celebrate our 100th episode with a "Get to know your hosts" series of questions. Topics cover a wide range, including:
- Bible questions- Church matters- Personal goals- Food, sports, and culture takes- The past and future of the podcast, and more!
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2023-11-201h 52
Think DeeperHow Masculinity and Femininity Improve SexualityWe continue our 2-part series on sexuality with a look at how proper masculinity and femininity aid the married couple's sexual relationship, and how misplaced gender roles hurt it.
We also share advice for the unmarried, young marrieds, and beyond.
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie2023-11-131h 01
Think DeeperThe Church's Mishandling of Sexuality
Sex used to be a taboo topic in both the church and the culture. But when the culture started talking about it in all the wrong ways, we didn't rise to meet the challenge.
We discuss:
- The two ditches the culture has created for us, and how we fall into both
- What the Bible has to say on the matter, particularly in the Song of Solomon
- Answering the specific questions that rarely get discussed
This is a mature discussion, so we advise not listening in the company of children.
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie
2023-11-061h 00
Think DeeperPaganism’s Alarming ReturnPaganism has seen rapid growth in recent years, with people giving up Christianity and even atheism to worship "gods" like Thor, Odin, and Zeus. TikTok is especially driving this trend among young people.
We may be a few years away from these religions posing a major opposition to the church. So, what do Christians need to know about them? We discuss this and more, including:
- What do modern pagans even do?- Pagan gods in the Bible and their role in Christian history- What role did Harry Potter, Marvel movies, and...2023-10-3056 min
Think DeeperIsrael, the Church, and the End of the WorldMany operate with the belief that Israel remains God's chosen people. This drives both their current politics and their expectations for how the world will end.
In fact, dispensational premillennialism may be the foremost view of the end times in evangelicalism today. This week we examine that belief.Topics include:
- The history of these beliefs, and why you should be wary of your study Bible- Israel's place in history, and the future- Differing views of which Bible prophecies are yet to happen- How difficult texts...2023-10-231h 04
America’s Land AuctioneerGiving and Philanthropy, with Eric Wilkie, Executive Director of the FM Area FoundationOn this week’s America’s Land Auctioneer radio show, Kevin Pifer is joined by Eric Wilkie, Executive Director at the FM Area Foundation. Eric grew up in rural northeastern North Dakota and now lives with his wife and four children in Dilworth, Minnesota.At the FM Area Foundation, Eric works with donors, their advisors, and nonprofits to encourage greater philanthropy in the region. Tune in on Saturday to learn more about the foundation and how it helps businesses and individuals.Follow Kevin at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on Instagram & Facebook....2023-09-3043 min
Black Magic Woman with Mundanara BaylesJack Wilkie-JansThis series is presented in partnership with Black Magic Woman, Cairns Indigenous Art Fair and Bumma Bippera Media 98.7 FM. The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair will run from 13th-16th July 2023 in Cairns, go to https://ciaf.com.au for more information on what’s on and for tickets.Jack Wilkie-Jans is an artist, arts worker and Aboriginal affairs advocate from Tropical North Queensland. He is of Aboriginal, British, Danish and Vanuatuan heritage and the Tribal Great Grandson of pre-eminent artist, Dr. Thancoupie Fletcher James AO.Exhibiting as an artist since 2011, in numerous solo & grou...2023-02-2436 min
Think DeeperRedeeming the Time in a New Year, Pt. 1Think Deeper is back for 2022! Jack Wilkie is joined by co-hosts Will Harrub and Joe Wilkie to discuss how we can make the most of the days God gives us this year and grow in our walk with Him.2022-01-0347 min
Too Many BooksInterview: Church Reset with Jack WilkieJack Dodgen interviews Jack Wilkie about his new book "Church Reset: God's Design for So Much More"2020-07-1400 min
Strong Church"Church Reset" by Jack Wilkie (Interview with the Author)In this episode of the Too Many Books podcast, we interview our own Jack Wilkie on his new book "Church Reset". Have you ever felt like church should be something...more? Jack has too and he believes Scripture holds the answers. Check out our interview here.
Music:
"Coin-op" and "Skip Street"
Chad Crouch
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"JLJ Jam" (Giveaway Song)
Logan Edmison, Jack Dodgen, Jeff Dodgen2020-07-1324 min
Wilkie - House Of NowWilkie - House Of Now 005Previously releasing music under Da Urban Outlaws, Wilkie is no stranger to the music industry having gained support from Fatboy Slim, Kissy Sell Out, Tiesto and Radio 1. Now making bass infused tech house after successfully graduating with a BA Honours in Music and launching his latest House of Now Label and monthly mix.
Wilkie - No GoodKREAM & Black Caviar 'Jack' (Original Mix) - BIG BEATSebastian Knight - Hit ItFrivolous Jackson - Got to Be WillinPAX & Rui Da Silva 'Touch Me' (Original Mix) - NOTHING ELSE MATTERSJaded - Dance...2020-07-0254 min