Shows
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 285 - Author Interview with Matt SmethurstJoin the conversation for a fun and wide ranging conversation with the author of Tim Keller on the Christian Life Matt Smethurst.
0:00- intro
2:27-sports
12:45- Tim Keller on the Christian Life
40:12- today in sports
46:22- one thing
2025-06-1751 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 251 - John's Sports Woes, Proverbs Part 1 - Wisdom, and the Brooklyn DodgersJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about sports failing John, Proverbs, and the Brooklyn Dodgers, but for football.
0:00- intro
4:10-sports
22:07- proverbs
40:50-today in sports
44:52- one thing
2024-10-2250 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 223 - Tournament Challenge, Christianity and Liberalism Part 2, and John KrocJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about the NCAA tournament, Christianity and liberalism part 2, and John Krocagooh
0:00-intro
3:00- sports
22:00- Christianity and Liberalism
44:36- today in sports history
48:36- one thing
2024-04-0952 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 205 - College Football Playoff Set, A Ruler from Bethlehem, and Klay ThompsonJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about CFP being set, The Jets embarrassing John, a ruler from Bethlehem, and Klay Thompson
0:00-intro
2:02- sports
17:30- ruler from Bethlehem
39:02- today in sports
43:04- one thing
2023-12-0549 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 202 - Sports Talk, Differences between the Synoptics and John’s Gospel, and Rollie FingersJoin the conversation as Matt and John record in advance and we talk sports, synoptics vs John's gospel, and Rollie Fingers
0:00- intro
8:30- sports
13:40- synoptics and John
35:55- this day in sports
40:53- one thing
2023-11-1444 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 192 - OSU underwhelms, The Goodness of Work, and Jerry RiceJoin Matt, John, and their special guest OSU football correspondent as they talk Hard Knocks, OSU football, the goodness of work, Jerry Rice, and one thing they liked.
0:00 Intro
2:40 Intro to the Sports segment
4:29 John's update on Hard Knocks
9:45 Matt and his son Jake discuss OSU's season opener
21:16 The goodness of work
41:43 This day in sports history
45:52 One thing we liked
2023-09-0551 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 186 - Harman wins the Open, Gender War in the Church, and Roberto ClementeJoin the conversation as Matt and John have an undisciplined conversation about The Open Championship, Gender and the church, and Roberto Clemente
0:00- Intro and announcement
8:30- Sports
16:40- The church in a time of gender war https://www.digitalliturgies.net/p/the-church-in-a-time-of-gender-war
41:53- this day in sports
46:25- one thing
Matt's Class- https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/course/asking-the-right-questions/#introduction
Matt and John's commentary- https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/commentary/galatians/
2023-07-2552 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 179 - Summer Read Part 2, The Case for Theological Education, and Andre AgassiJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about how to find yourself, the case for theological education, and Andre Agassi.
0:00- Intro
3:45- summer read
21:15- the case for theological education
41:54- today in sports
46:30- one thing
2023-06-0651 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 178 - How to Find Yourself Part 1, The Legacy of Tim Keller, and Al KalineJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about Brian Rosner's book How to Find Yourself, the legacy of Tim Keller, and Al Kaline swallowing his tongue.
0:00 Intro
0:628 Sports Update
12:09 How To Find Yourself Part 1
25:28 The Legacy of Tim Keller
40:25 This Day in Sports History
43:20 One Thing We Liked
2023-05-3045 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 177 - NBA Playoffs, Travel Recap, and Joe DiMaggioListen in as Matt and John talk about the NBA playoffs, recapping our galivanting, and Joe DiMaggio.
0:00- Intro
7:34- sports
14:42- recapping travel
37:16- this day in sports
39:25- one thing
2023-05-2344 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 176 - Travel Update, Things Our Families Make Fun of Us For, and Magic JohnsonJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about our travels, things our families make fun of us for, and Magic Johnson.
0:00- Intro
8:00- things our families make fun of us for
33:40- Today in sports history
36:25- one thing we like
2023-05-1640 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 175 - Announcing the Summer Read, the Discipline of Reading, and Eddie MurrayJoin the conversation as Matt and John discuss our travels, summer read, reading, and Eddie Murray.
0:00- Intro
9:00- summer read
12:25- Discipline of Reading
36:25- today in sports history
38:49- one thing we like
Finding yourself: Why Looking Inward is not the Answer https://a.co/d/jiKPfvu
2023-05-0942 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 174 - NFL Draft, Cultural Perceptions of Christians, and Walter JohnsonJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about NFL draft, how Christians are perceived, and Walter Johnson.
0:00- Intro
3:59- sports
16:40- future of church growth in America
40:25- today in sports history
44:50- one thing we like
https://twitter.com/john_starke/status/1649411484550672388
2023-05-0246 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 173 - NBA Playoffs, Catachesis, and Moving the GoalpostsJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about NBA Playoffs, Catechesis, and moving the goal post.
0:00- Intro
5:12- sports
19:36-catechesis
43:25-one thing
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevin-deyoung/the-world-is-catechizing-us-whether-we-realize-it-or-not/
https://www.grace.edu/campaign/day-of-giving/
2023-04-2549 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 172 - NBA Playoffs Begin, What Makes a Good Wedding, and Sandy KoufaxJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about NBA Playoffs, weddings, and Sandy Koufax
0:00-Intro
3:02- sports
16:37- what makes a good wedding
40:16- this day in sports
44:43-one thing
2023-04-1847 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 171 - The Masters, America is Losing its Values, and Phil MickelsonJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about a tradition unlike any other, America Losing its values, and Phil Mickelson
0:00- Intro
4:15- sports
13:21- America pulling back on values
38:00- today in sports
40:52- one thing
Article → https://www.wsj.com/articles/americans-pull-back-from-values-that-once-defined-u-s-wsj-norc-poll-finds-df8534cd?mod=hp_lead_pos10
2023-04-1144 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 170 - Bracket Challenge Winner, The Resurrection of Jesus, and Hank AaronJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about bracket winner, The resurrection, and Henry Aaron
0:00- Intro
2:35- sports
16:10- resurrection
36:40- today in sports
43:31- one thing we liked
Desiring God podcast → Ten Ways Easter Changes Everything https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/ten-ways-easter-changes-everything
Benjamin Gladd and Matthew Harmon, Making All Things New: Inaugurated Eschatology for the Life of the Church https://www.amazon.com/Making-All-Things-New-Inaugurated/dp/0801049601/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1680021306&sr=8-1
N.T. Wright, The Resurrection and the Son of God ht...2023-04-0446 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 169 - Final Four Craziness, Reading the Bible Like Jesus Did, and Lasith MalingaJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about the Final Four, Reading the Bible like Jesus did, and Lasith Malinga.
0:00- Intro
6:13- sports
18:09- Reading the Bible like Jesus
39:05- this day in sports
45:35- One thing
Resources
Sidney Greidanus, Preaching Christ From the Old Testament
Grame Goldsworthy, Preaching the Whole Bible As Christian Scripture
Sinclair Ferguson, Preaching Christ from the Old Testament: Developing a Christ Centered Instinct
David Murray, Jesus on Every Page: 10 Simple Ways to Seek and Find Christ in the...2023-03-2849 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 168 - March Sadness, Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT, and Vinko BogatajJoin the conversation as Matt and John do a big sports round up, talk about AI, and Victor Bogataj
0:00- intro
2:04- sports
18:10- AI
37:26- today in sports
42:50- one thing
Resources
Article link: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/faqs-chatbot-gospel-centered-ministry/
Tony Reinke, Competing Spectacles: Treasuring Christ in the Media Age → https://www.amazon.com/Competing-Spectacles-Treasuring-Christ-Media/dp/1433563797/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1OONMW75JZTCI&keywords=tony+reinke&qid=1679249980&sprefix=tony+reink%2Caps%2C371&sr=8-4
Tony Reinke, God, Technology, and the Christian Life → https://www.amazon.com/Audible-God-Technology-Christian-Life/dp/B0...2023-03-2145 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 167 - March Madness is Here, Digital Bibles and Their Effects, and Muirfield admits womenJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about March Madness, People of the screen, and Muirfield.
Intro and banter- 0:00
sports- 1:43
people of the screen- 14:50
today in sports- 36:30
one thing: 42:04
Tourney Challenge https://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/mens-basketball-bracket/group/5501/invitation?key=e38d11f7d2bddc33
Article link: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/people-screen-dyer/
John Dyer, People of the Screen: How Evangelicals Created the Digital Bible and How It Shapes Their Reading of Scripture ⇒ https://www.amazon.com/People-Screen-Evangelicals-Created-Scripture-ebook/dp/B0BLCN...2023-03-1446 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 166 - Basketball and Baseball Updates, Why Young Liberals are so Depressed, and Baseball Rule ChangeListen in as Matt and John talk about basketball, depressed teens, and baseball going to 9 innings
0:00- intro and banter
4:30- sports
18:30- why are young liberals so depressed
36:38- today in sports
41:45- one thing
why are young liberals so depressed- https://www.slowboring.com/p/why-are-young-liberals-so-depressed
Jon Haidt article- https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/11/facebooks-dangerous-experiment-teen-girls/620767/
2023-03-0744 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 165 - Sports Wrap-up, True Marks of Revival, and Calvin MurphyJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk sports, revival, and Calvin Murphy
0:00- Intro
3:26- sports update
18:06- true revival
40:24- today in sports history
44:05- one thing
Link to bracket challenge: https://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/mens-basketball-bracket/group/5501/invitation?key=e38d11f7d2bddc33
2023-02-2846 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 163 - Super Bowl Correspondent Will Dawson, Super Bowl Recap, and Wilt ChamberlainJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk with our Super Bowl Correspondent, the Super Bowl and Wilt Chamberlain.
0:00- intro and Super Bowl Interview
18:15- Super Bowl Recap
42:01- this day in sports
47:38- one thing
2023-02-1451 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 162 - Sports Update, Doc’s New Book, and Super Bowl XLIVJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about all the sports, Doc's new book, and Super Bowl XLIV
0:00-intro
3:50-sports
16:45-Doc's new book
34:44- this day in sports
38:43- one thing
The God who Judges and Saves- https://www.amazon.com/God-Who-Judges-Saves-Testament/dp/1433575655/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+god+who+judges+and+saves&qid=1675779305&sprefix=the+god+who+judges%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1
2023-02-0748 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 160 - NFL Playoffs, The Trinity Part 4, and Kobe drops 81Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the NFL playoffs, The Trinity, and Kobe's 81.
0:00-intro
3:50- NFL Playoffs
14:10- Trinity
38:30 this day in sports
46:13- one thing
2023-01-2451 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 159 - NFL Playoffs, The Trinity Part 3, and The FumbleJoin Matt and John as they continue their series on the Trinity, talk NFL playoffs, and Doc's weekend in Columbus.
0:00 Intro
3:49 Sports
12:51 The Trinity Part 3
34:40 This Day in Sports History
39:40 One Thing
2023-01-1744 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 158 - Jets Collapse, The Trinity Part 2, and Dwight ClarkJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk football, the trinity part 2, and Dwight Clark
0:00- intro
6:23- sports
19:02-the Trinity part 2
39:20- this day in sports
44:18- one thing
2023-01-1047 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 157 - OSU loses a heartbreaker, The Trinity Part1, and OSU stuns MiamiJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk a whole lot of football, The Trinity, and OSU over Miami
0:00- intro
8:35- sports
22:15- Trinity
39:50- this day in sports
43:46- one thing
2023-01-0348 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 156 - Sports Update, State of the Pod & Year in Review, and Barry SandersJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk sports, State of the Pod, Year in review, and Barry Sanders
0:00- Intro
5:45- sports
20:34- year in review
40:50- this day in sports
44:21- one thing
Top Theology stories: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/top-10-theology-stories-2022/
Top Christian Music: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/best-christian-music-2022/
Best of TGC: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/editors-choice-best-2022/
2022-12-2749 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 155 - Christmas Traditions, the Christmas Story from John 1, and Bert IronmongerListen in as Matt and John talk about Christmas traditions, Christmas from John 1, and Bert Ironmonger
0:00- Intro
12:36- sports
18:30- Christmas from John 1
39:57- This day in sports
45:45- one thing
2022-12-2049 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 153 - OSU sneaks in the CFP, Why Men Struggle to Make Friends, and Archie GriffinJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about OSU backing into the CFP, male friendships, and Archie Griffin.
0:00-intro
3:14-sports
19:25-male friendship
43:04- this day in sports
46:10- one thing
New York Times article- https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/28/well/family/male-friendship-loneliness.html?searchResultPosition=1
Larry David Commercial- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-FQqo46CJQ
2022-12-0650 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 152 - OSU Collapses, What We’re Reading, and Colin CowdreyJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about OSU, holiday reading, and Colin Cowdrey.
0:00- intro
2:55- sports
18:46- what we are reading
35:46- this day in sports
40:19- one thing
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/commentary/2-peter/
2022-11-2944 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 151 - Football Recap, Gratitude, and the Lowest Scoring Game in NBAHistoryJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about football, gratitude, and the Fort Wayne Pistons
0:00-intro
3:51- sports
22:18-gratitude
38:56- this day in sports
43:42-one thing
2022-11-2247 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 150 - A Podcast Milestone, Miracles Part 4 - Exorcisms, and UCLA players shopliftingJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about 150 episodes, Miracles, and UCLA players who shoplift.
0:00-intro
16:49- miracles part 4
34:56- this day in sports
40:06- one thing
2022-11-1545 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 149 - Jets Stun Bills, Miracles Part 3 - Nature, and Rodrigo KoxaJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about an odd college football weekend, the Jets upsetting the Bills, Miracles, and Rodrigo Koxa
0:00-intro
4:03- sports
18:30- miracles part 3
41:23- this day in sports
46:23- one thing
Inauguration video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh0pHmorDFE
2022-11-0849 minVarious and Sundry PodcastOSU rallies, Miracles Part 2 - Healing, and Jim BrownJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about football, Miracles of healing, and Jim Brown (the football player)
0:00-Intro
3:33-sports
16:00- miracles part 2
34:53-this day in sports
41:50-one thing
2022-11-0145 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 147 - OSU stomps Iowa, Miracles Part 1, and Bill Buckner Boots ItJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about sports, Miracles, and the glories of 86
0:00-intro
3:42- sports
19:19- miracles
39:35- this day in sports
45:34- one thing
John Collins, “Miracles” → https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/miracles/
C.S. Lewis, Miracles → https://www.amazon.com/Miracles-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060653019/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37UO6V6GF6DZ8&keywords=cs+lewis+miracles&qid=1666627364&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjc2IiwicXNhIjoiMS45NyIsInFzcCI6IjEuOTgifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=cs+lewis+miracles%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1
Craig Keener, Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts →...2022-10-2548 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 145 - OSU dominates Sparty, Should We Keep the Sabbath, and Deion SandersJoin the conversation as Matt and John discuss lots of sports, Sabbath keeping, and Prime Time.
0:00-intro
1:30-sports
19:55- should we keep the Sabbath
41:04-this day in sports
45:16- one thing
Stepehn Welum, “3 Reasons Sunday is not the Christian Sabbath” → https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/sunday-not-christian-sabbath/
Justin Taylor, “Is the Sabbath Still Required for Christians?” (reprints Tom Schreiner from his book 40 Questions on Law) → https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/schreiner-qa-is-the-sabbath-still-required-for-christians/
David Strain, “Why Christians Should be Sabbatarians” → https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/christians-sabbatarians/
D.A. Carson, From Sabbat...2022-10-1147 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 144 - Jets Win, Productivity, and The San Jose SharksJoin the conversation as Matt and John discuss the majestic Jet's win, productivity, and the San Jose Sharks.
0:00- intro
6:38-sports
21:13-productivity
41:27-today in sports
45:34- one thing
Matt Perman, What’s Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done → https://www.amazon.com/Whats-Best-Next-Gospel-Transforms/dp/0310533988/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2I6YDYRQ6FQ7Q&keywords=whats+best+next+by+matt+perman&qid=1664740314&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjU1IiwicXNhIjoiMS4yNCIsInFzcCI6IjEuNDUifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=matt+perman+%2Caps%2C988&sr=8-1
Cal Newport, Deep Work: Rules...2022-10-0450 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 143 - OSU Stomps Wisky, The Puritans, and Bob GibsonJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about a wild football weekend, The puritans, and Bob Gibson.
0:00- Intro
3:15- sports
21:22- puritans
39:20- this day in sports
43:21- one thing
Resources
Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/topics/puritans/
Joel Beeke, Puritan Reformed Spirituality: Historical, Experiential, and Practical Studies for the Whole of Life → https://www.amazon.com/Puritan-Reformed-Theology-Historical-Experiential/dp/1601788118/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DBSOEPFP3R27&keywords=puritan+reformed+theology+beeke&qid=1664130310&sprefix=beeke+puritan+reformed%2Caps%2C425&sr=8-1
J. I. Packer, The Quest for...2022-09-2747 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 142 - Jets Win, What is Practical Theology, and Walter PaytonJoin the Conversation as Matt and John talk about wins for OSU and the Jets, practical theology, and Walter Payton.
0:00 Intro
3:18 Sports
15:56 What is Practical Theology
34:04 This day in sports history
39:21 One thing
2022-09-2045 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 141 - Jets lose, What is Systematic Theology, and Hugh DailyJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about the Jets losing terribly, systematic theology, and Hugh Daily
0:00- intro
4:37- sports
19:12- systematic theology
39:47- this day in sports
45:38- one thing
Resources
Gerald Bray, “Systematic Theology” → https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/systematic-theology/
2022-09-1351 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 140 - OSU beats Notre Dame, What is Historical Theology, and Cal RipkenJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about OSU over ND, Historical Theology, and Cal Ripken.
0:00- Intro
2:20- sports
17:19- Historical Theology
37:20- this day in sports
42:08- one thing
R. Scott Clark, “Historical Theology” → https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/historical-theology/
Gregg R. Allison, Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian → https://www.amazon.com/Historical-Theology-Introduction-Christian-Doctrine/dp/0310230136/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XRLNNIPY1ES6&keywords=allison+historical+theology&qid=1662395567&sprefix=allison+historical+theology%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-1
2022-09-0645 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 139 - College Football is Here, What is Biblical Theology, and Greg MadduxJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about college football, Biblical Theology, and Greg Maddux
0:00-intro and extended banter
7:03- sports
15:11- Biblical Theology
42:51- this day in sports
46:27- one thing
Jim Hamilton, What is Biblical Theology? A Guide to the Bible's Story, Symbolism, and Patterns → https://www.amazon.com/What-Biblical-Theology-Symbolism-Patterns/dp/1433537710/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SIPJAYAQ00BA&keywords=hamilton+what+is+biblical+theology&qid=1661715293&sprefix=hamilton+what+is+biblical%2Caps%2C315&sr=8-1
Edward W. Klink and Darian Lockett, Understanding Biblical Theology: A Comparison of Theory and...2022-08-3049 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 138 - NFL Preseason, Why Sleep Matters, and Paavo NurmiNew episode up as Matt and John talk about the NFL Preseason, Sleep, and Paavo Nurmi. Plus Matt loses his ability to talk at the end!
0:00- Intro
5:49- Sports
11:25- Sleep
35:48-Today in sports
40:13- one thing
Resources
Fred Sanders, “The Theology of Sleep” → https://scriptoriumdaily.com/the-theology-of-sleep/
Justin Taylor, “Theology of Sleep” → https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/the-theology-of-sleep/
“Why Do We Need Sleep?” → https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/why-do-we-need-sleep
2022-08-2345 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 137 - Jets Injuries, Do You Have Free Will, and Ray ChapmanJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about Jet's injuries, Free Will, and Ray Chapman
0:00- intro
5:15- sports
13:18- free will
44:51- one thing
Jonathan Edwards, Freedom of the Will
Thomas Schreiner & Bruce Ware (eds.), The Grace of God, the Bondage of the Will (2 vols) → https://www.amazon.com/Grace-God-Bondage-Will-Perspectives/dp/0801020026/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VGNV9C0GLP35&keywords=schreiner+bondage+of+the+will&qid=1660505409&sprefix=schreiner+bondage+of+the+will%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-1 AND https://www.amazon.com/Grace-God-Bondage-Will-Vol/dp/0801020034/ref=sr_1_2?crid=VGNV...2022-08-1647 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 136 - Mets Win, Causes of Deconstruction, and Jesse OwensJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about the Mets winning against the Braves, Causes of Deconstruction, and Jesse Owens.
0:00- intro
3:31-sports
13:52-causes of deconstruction
35:53- today in sports
40:48 one thing
Article → https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/4-causes-deconstruction/
Ivan Mesa (ed.), Before You Lose Your Faith → https://store.thegospelcoalition.org/tgc/products/9414/before-you-lose-your-faith
2022-08-0946 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 135 - Bill Russell Dies, Why Church History Matters, and Michael PhelpsJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about Bill Russell, Church History and Michael Phelps
0:00- intro
3:38 sports
1127- Church History
37:20- today in sports history
41:52 one thing
Article → https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/13-reasons-we-need-church-history/
Bruce Shelley, Church History in Plain Language → https://www.amazon.com/Church-History-in-Plain-Language/dp/B08QDS7RBT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=290RYNTTZ6JUM&keywords=shelley+church+history&qid=1659294387&sprefix=shelley+church+history%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1
Mark Noll, Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity → https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Points-Decisive-Moments-Christianity/dp/15409...2022-08-0244 minVarious and Sundry PodcastEpisode 134 - Mets Baseball, Divisions within Evangelicalism, and Johnny BenchJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about baseball, divisions in evangelicalism, and Johnny Bench
0:00- intro
5:06-sports
12:00-divisions in evangelicalism
40:40- today in sports
43:10- one thing
Article 1 → The Six Way Fracturing of Evangelicalism: https://mereorthodoxy.com/six-way-fracturing-evangelicalism/
Article 2 → One Year Later: Reflecting on Evangelicalism’s Six-Way Fracturing: https://mereorthodoxy.com/one-year-later-reflecting-on-evangelicalisms-six-way-fracturing/
Alternative Taxonomy: Kevin DeYoung → https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevin-deyoung/why-reformed-evangelicalism-has-splintered-four-approaches-to-race-politics-and-gender/
2022-07-2648 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 133 - Podcast Updates, Sloat’s Rules for Travel, and Willie MaysJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about a wild time in sports, travel, and Willie Mays.
0:00-intro and podscast updates
6:55-sports
20:20- Sloat's rules for travel
30:50- this day in sports
37:08- one thing
2022-07-1941 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 132 - Football Season Hopes, Why Ecclesiology Matters, and Disco Demolition NightJoin the conversation as Matt and John tallk about the upcoming football season, ecclesiology, and Disco
2022-07-1244 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 131 - Interview with Mere Evangelism Author Randy NewmanListen in as Matt and John have a conversation with Randy Newman!
0:00- Intro
1:20- Interview with Randy Newman
47:39- One thing
2022-07-0552 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 130 - Mere Evangelism Part 4, What We’re Reading, and Greg OdenJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about Mere Evangelism part 4, summer reads, and Greg Oden
0:00- Intro
3:45- sports
11:43- Mere Evangelism
16:40- summer reads
34:00- today in sports history
37:24- one thing
Sloat
Thomas Kidd, Thomas Jefferson a Biograhpy of Spirit and Flesh https://www.amazon.com/Thomas-Jefferson-Biography-Spirit-Flesh/dp/0300250061/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FMO1PQIHRPQN&keywords=thomas+jefferson+kidd&qid=1656337905&sprefix=thomas+jefferson+kidd%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-1
Cicero, The Good Life, https://www.amazon.com/Good-Life-Penguin-Classics/dp/0140442448/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=cicero+the+good+l...2022-06-2842 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 129 - Mere Evangelism Part 3, 40 Pieces of Random Advice, and Bo JacksonJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about Mere Evangelism, advice, and Bo Jackson
2022-06-2146 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 128 - Mere Evangelism Part 2, Why Christian Movies are So Bad, and Warren SpahnJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk Mere Evangelism, Why Christian Movies are bad, and Warren Spahn
0:00- Intro and sports
14:27- mere evangelism
21:43- why Chrisitian movies are bad
36:30- sports history
40:10- one thing
Resources
Jared C. Wilson, Why Christian Movies are So Terrible → https://ftc.co/resource-library/blog-entries/why-christian-movies-are-so-terrible/
Brandon Ambrosino, Why are Christian Movies So Painfully Bad → https://www.vox.com/2015/2/15/8038283/christian-movies-bad-old-fashioned-fifty-shades
Andrew Barber, The Problem with Christian Films → https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-problem-with-christian-films/
Tyler Smith, Why are Christian Movies So Bad → https://b...2022-06-1444 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 127 - Mere Evangelism Part 1, Dr Taylotr Swift on Identity, and Ricky HendersonJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about Evangelism, Taylor Swift, and Ricky Henderson.
0:00- Intro and sports
10:32- mere evangelism
23:30- Taylor Swift
37:42- today in sports
39:52- one thing
Carl Trueman, Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution → https://www.amazon.com/Strange-New-World-Activists-Revolution/dp/1433579308/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DE27R6OOY55H&keywords=trueman+strange+new+world&qid=1654197063&sprefix=trueman+%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1
Brian Rosner, How to Find Yourself: Why Looking Inward Is Not the Answer Paperback → https://www.a...2022-06-0744 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 126 - A New Job, Shall the Fundamentalists Win, and Usain BoltJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about whether or not the fundamentalist won, a new job for John, and Usian Bolt. 0:00- Intro and sports
12:48- shall the fundamentalist win
37:56- today in sports
41:43- one thing
The article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/fundamentalists-win-question/
The sermon: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/http://baptiststudiesonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/shall-the-fundamentalists-win.pdf
J. Gresham Machen, Christianity and Liberalism (1923) → https://www.amazon.com/Christianity-Liberalism-new-Gresham-Machen/dp/0802864996/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19LTZLZ488C1N&keywords=machen+liberalism&qid=1653942683&sprefix=machen+liberalism%2Caps%2C366&sr=8-1
Kevin DeYoung on Fosdick’s serm...2022-05-3144 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 124 - Summer Read Announcement, Bucket List Travel Destinations, and Hank AaronJoin the conversation as Matt and John about about the all the Game 7s, summer reads, travel, and Hank Aaron.
0:00- Intro
7:54-summer read
9:57-sports
19:20- travel destinations
38:47- this day in sports
41:04- one thing
Randy Newman, Mere Evangelism: 10 Insights from C.S. Lewis to Help You Share Your Faith (2021) Link: https://www.amazon.com/Mere-Evangelism-Insights-Lewis-Share/dp/1784986445/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DQTH12EK4J35&keywords=randy+newman+mere+evangelism&qid=1652642090&sprefix=randy+newman+mere+evangelism%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-1
https://www.amazon.com/Where-Drink-Coffee-Avidan-Ross/dp/0714873926/ref=sr...2022-05-1744 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 123 - Kentucky Derby, The Stupefication of America Part 2, and Pat SummerallJoin the conversation at Matt and John talk about the Kentucky Derby, The stupefication of America, and Pat Sumerall
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/05/social-media-democracy-trust-babel/629369/
0:00- Intro and sports
15:08- Why America is stupid
39:52- This day in sports
42:27-one thing
2022-05-1044 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 122 - NFL Draft, The Stupification of America Part 1, and Knicks win NBA TitleJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk the NFL Draft, Stupification of America, and the Knicks.
0:00- intro and sports
15:18- Stupification of America
36:53- Today in sports
41:56- one thing
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/05/social-media-democracy-trust-babel/629369/
2022-05-0446 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 121 - NBA Playoffs, T4G Reflections, and Nolan RyanJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about the NBA playoffs, T4G, and Nolan Ryan 0:00- Intro and sports
13:44-T4G
36:52- This day in sports
39:51- one thing
2022-04-2643 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 119 - The Masters, Young Restless & Reformed Movement, and Mark O’MearaJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about the Masters, Young Restless & Reformed, and Mark O'Meara
0:00- Intro and sports
15:50- YRR
40:25- This day in sports history
42:55- one thing
https://samueldjames.substack.com/p/the-young-restless-reformed-movement?s=r
2022-04-1245 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 118 - Final Four Wrap Up, Christianity is Not as Bad as You Think, and UNC beats the Fraud FiveJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about the final four, Christianity and how it's not as bad as you think, and UNC.
0:00- Intro
16:15- Christinaity not as bad as you think
37:20- today in sports
39:40-one thing
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/christianity-not-bad/
2022-04-0542 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 117 - Final Four is Set, Complementarianism Part 2, and MJ Hits a Game WinnerJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about the final four, complementarianism part 2, and MJ
0:00- Intro
17:00 Complementarianism
35:08- this day in sports
39:10- one thing
Kevin Deyoung, Let’s Reason Together about Complementarianism → https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/complementarianism/
Kevin DeYoung, Men and Women in the Church → https://www.amazon.com/Men-Women-Church-Practical-Introduction/dp/1433566532/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34KJUKKZ2KBT9&keywords=deyoung+men+and+women+in+the+church&qid=1648408668&sprefix=deyoung+men+and+owomen+%2Caps%2C1233&sr=8-1
Andreas Köstenberger, God, Marriage, and Family: Rebuilding the Biblical Foundation → https://www.amazon...2022-03-2942 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 116 - March Madness, Complementarianism Part 1, and Florida Gulf CoastJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about March Madness, Complementarianism, and Florida Gulf Coast.
0:00- Intro and sports
16:35- complementarianism
38:55-this day in sports
42:47- one thing
Mary Kassianm Complementarianism for Dummies → https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/complementarianism-for-dummies/
“What are Complementarianism and Egalitarianism?” → https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/what-are-complementarianism-and-egalitarianism-what-s-the-difference.html
5 Myths about Complementarianism → https://www.crossway.org/articles/5-myths-about-complementarianism/
John Piper & Wayne Grudem, Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood → https://www.amazon.com/Recovering-Biblical-Manhood-Womanhood-Evangelical/dp/1433573458/ref=sr_1_1?crid=H93I8C044OE7&keywords=recovering+biblical+manhood+and+womanhood&qid=16478009...2022-03-2244 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 115 - March Madness Arrives, Andy Stanley splits Jesus from the Bible, and Cy YoungJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about March Madness, Andy Stanley, and Cy Young
0:00- Intro
15:03- Andy Stanley
37:47- sports history
40:46- one thing
Remind about the bracket challenge: https://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/t1/group/5378/invitation?key=ab82b4a8dcfb4f29
Sermon link → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNYz-iXBSj8
2022-03-1546 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 114 - March Madness is Near, The Affections, and Joe FrazierJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about our march madness bracket, Affections, and Joe Frazier
0:00- intro
12:40-affections
37:40- this day in sports history
40:30- one thing
Bracket Challenge-
https://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/t1/group/5378/invitation?key=ab82b4a8dcfb4f29
Resources →
Jonathan Edwards, “The Excellency of Christ” → https://www.biblebb.com/files/edwards/je-excellency.htm
Thomas Chalmers, The Expulsive Power of a New Affection → chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/viewer.html?pdfurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.monergism.com%2Fthethreshold%2Fsdg%2FChalmers%2C%2520Thomas%2520-%2520The%2520Exlpulsive%2520Power%2520of...2022-03-0843 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 113 - Ukraine, Biblical Languages, and the American Bobsled TeamJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about Ukraine, Biblical Languages, and the American Bobsled Team
0:00- Intro and sports
12:53- Ukraine
21:01- Biblical Languages
40:11- one thing
Mark Ward, 5 Reasons to Study the Languages: https://blog.logos.com/5-reasons-studying-original-languages-worth-pain/
Peter Williams, 10 Reasons to Study the Biblical Languages: https://www.crossway.org/articles/10-reasons-pastors-should-study-the-bible-in-its-original-languages/
Bracket Challenge Pass: VandSpod https://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/t1/group/5378/invitation?key=ab82b4a8dcfb4f29
2022-03-0143 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 112 - Coaches Fight, The Boys are not Alright, and the Miracle on IceJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about coach fights, The boys, and believing in miracles
0:00-intro and sports
15:32- boys are not alright
40:50- this day in sports
43:21- one thing
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/02/08/andrew-yang-boys-are-not-all-right/
2022-02-2247 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 111 - Super Bowl, Declining Church Numbers, and Nikoa JokicListen in as Matt and John talk about the Super Bowl, declining Church numbers, and the Joker.
0:00- intro and sports
15:30- declining Church numbers
39:12 today in sports history
42:45- one thing
Article: https://news.gallup.com/poll/358364/religious-americans.aspx
2022-02-1547 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 110 - Winter Olympics, Saving Evangelicalism, and Spud WebbJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about the Winter Olympics, Saving Evangelicals, and Spud Webb
0:00- Intro and sports
11:28- Saving Evangelicalism
44:35- Today in Sports History
46:55- One thing
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/04/opinion/evangelicalism-division-renewal.html
https://albertmohler.com/2022/02/07/briefing-2-7-22
2022-02-0851 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 109 - NFL Playoffs, Reshaping Ourselves, and Karl MaloneListen in as Matt and John talk about the NFL, Reshaping ourselves, and Karl Malone.
0:00- Intro and sports
18:24- Reshaping ourselves
36:05- sports history
39:43- one thing
https://www.crossway.org/articles/can-we-reshape-ourselves-into-whatever-we-want/
The Book → Carl Trueman, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution → https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Triumph-Modern-Self-Individualism/dp/1433556332/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IDE6U602BHBV&keywords=rise+and+triumph+of+modern+self&qid=1643644291&sprefix=rise+and+triumph%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-1
Condensed version coming: Strange New World: How T...2022-02-0143 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 108 - The Live Episode, Dating & Relationships, and an NAIA RecordMatt and John were live in chapel at Grace College this week!
0:00 Intro and sports
5:11- dating and relationships
38:15- this day in sports history
39:40- one thing
2022-01-2542 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 107 - NFL Playoffs, Building Habits, & Interleague PlayJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about the NFL playoffs, building habits, and Interleague play.
0:00- Intro and sports
13:15- building habits
35:55- this day in sports
40:11- one thing
Building Habits → https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/spiritual-habits-few-minutes/
John Piper on Thomas Chalmers, “Explosive Power of a New Affection” → https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-expulsive-power-of-a-new-affection
2022-01-1844 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 106 - NFL Playoffs Set, Rise & Fall of Mars Hill, and Pete RoseListen in as Matt and John talk about the playoffs, the rise and fall of Mars Hill, and Pete Rose
0:00- Intro and sports
15:05- rise and fall of mars hill
40:07- sports history
44:11- one thing
https://careynieuwhof.com/some-reflections-on-the-rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/rise-fall-mars-hill/
https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2021/december-web-only/mars-hill-podcast-mark-driscoll-mike-cosper-interview.html
2022-01-1146 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 105 - Bowl Season, Goals for 2022, & the 2006 National Championship GameJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about football, goals, and the 06 national championship
0:00- Intro and sports
19:00- goals
33:30-sports history
39:22- one thing
2022-01-0444 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 104 - State of Pod, Year in Review, and the Hail MaryListen in as Matt and John talk Pod business, year in review, and Hail Mary
0:00- intro and sports
12:55- state of the pod and year in review
38:45- today in sports history
41:50- one thing
Top Sports Stories of 2021 → https://thelistwire.usatoday.com/lists/year-in-review-top-sports-stories-of-2021/
Top Ten Theology Stories → https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/top-theology-stories-2021/
2021-12-2844 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 103 - COVID strikes the Sports World, The Christmas Story, and James NaismithJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about Covid, Christmas, and James Naismith
0:00- intro and sports
17:55- Christmas story
43:05- this day in sports
45:45- one thing
2021-12-2148 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 102 - Jets Lose, Trending Christmas Gifts, and Joe NamathListen in as Matt and John talk about football, Christmas gifts, and Joe Namath
0:00-intro and sports
14:11 Trending gifts
36:48 this day in sports
38:16 one thing
2021-12-1441 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 101 - CFB Playoffs Set, Doc’s Galatians Commentary, and Ted WilliamsJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about CFB Playoff, Doc's Galatians commentary, and Ted Williams
0:00- Intro
18:20- Galatians Commentary
34:20- Today in Sports
40:40- one thing
https://www.amazon.com/Galatians-Evangelical-Biblical-Theology-Commentary/dp/1683595637/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=harmon+galatians&qid=1638742808&sr=8-3
2021-12-0745 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 86 - NFL Preseason, Technology, and Hines WardJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about the NFL, Technology, and Hines Ward.
0:00- Intro and sports
12:50-Technology
40:30- athlete
43:09- one thing
John Dyer, From the Garden to the City: The Redeeming and Corrupting Power of Technology (Kregel 2011) → https://www.amazon.com/Garden-City-Redeeming-Corrupting-Technology/dp/0825426685/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=dyer+garden+to+the+city&qid=1629658335&sr=8-1
Tony Reinke, 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You (Crossway 2017) → https://www.amazon.com/Ways-Your-Phone-Changing-You/dp/1433552434/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=tony+reinke&qid=1629658695&sr=8-3
Tony Reinke, Competing Spectacles: Treasuring Christ in the...2021-08-2445 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 72 - NBA Playoff Preview, Biographies, and William Refrigerator PerryJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about the NBA playoffs, Biographies, and William "Refrigerator" Perry.
0:00- Intro and sports
11:39- Biographies
38:26- athlete
42:29- one thing
Sloat’s Favorite Biographies
Thomas Kidd Ben Franklin Spiritual Biography- https://amzn.to/3v03VQD
Ron Chernow Hamilton https://amzn.to/3fqAl0i
Jonathan Aitken John Newton https://amzn.to/3otpDde
Doc’s Favorite Biographies
Harold Bainton, Here I Stand https://amzn.to/3yiJhNH
George Marsden, Jonathan Edwards https://amzn.to/3hwuI3j
Thomas Kidd, George Whitefield https://amzn.to/3tYBDVe
John D’Elia, A...2021-05-1846 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 68 - Sports Wrap, Gospel Coalition Debrief, and Jaromir JagrJoin the conversation as Matt and John discuss sports, TGC debrief, and Jaromir Jagr.
0:00- Intro and sports
15:46- TGC debrief
36:19- Athlete
38:05- One thing
John Piper, Providence https://amzn.to/3sC8mit
Tom Schreiner, 1-2 Peter, Jude (2nd ed.) https://amzn.to/3arbgAG
Randy Newman, Questioning Evangelism (2nd ed.) https://amzn.to/3txQ2bV
Rebecca McLaughlin, The Secular Creed https://amzn.to/3xcazVI
Kevin DeYoung, Men and Women in the Church https://amzn.to/3n162Aq
What about Evil- Scott Christensen https://amzn.to/2RMtFkW
2021-04-2042 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 58 - Super Bowl Wrap-up, What is Love, and Jack LambertListen in as Matt and John talk about the Superbowl, love, and Jack Lambert.
0:00- Intro
17:24- What is love
39:19-Jack Lambert
41:47- One thing
The Four Loves- C.S. Lewis
Why I am a Christian- John Stott
2021-02-0944 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 56 - Super Bowl is Set, the Servant of the Lord, and Lawrence TaylorJoin the conversation as Matt and John discuss the NFL playoffs, Matt's new book launching, and Lawrence Taylor
0:00- Intro and sports
17:50- Book Launch
38:26-Athlete
41:33-One thing
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0830810358/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=variousandsun-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0830810358&linkId=3aebf08d41033611f7b8ed659feaf7d7
2021-01-2644 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 53 - OSU thumps Clemson, Bible Reading Plans, and Mick TinglehoffJoin the conversation as Doc and John discuss a big sports weekend, Bible reading plans, and Mick Tinglehoff
0:00-19:49 Intro and sports
19:50-37:53- Bible Reading Plans
37:54-41:48- athlete
41:49- One thing
Bible Reading Plan Generator website: https://biblereadingplangenerator.com/
Tim Challies suggestions: https://www.challies.com/resources/the-bible-reading-plan-i-recommend-for-2021/
Crossway suggestions: https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=ffca6be08f8a9a360d66dd42b&id=f159a04bab&e=260877564b
Asking the Right Questions: https://www.amazon.com/Asking-Right-Questions-Practical-Understanding/dp/1433554291/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2R3U04ZWGULI5&dchild=1&key...2021-01-0543 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 47 - OSU survives, Gratitude, and Jerry LucasJoin the conversation as Matt and John discuss the football weekend, gratitude, and Jerry Lucas
0:00- Intro and sports
17:11- gratitude
38:01 Jerry Lucas
43:04- one thing
Dustin Crowe oriented towards pastors: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/pastors-gratitude-grumbling/
John Beeson on dangers of grumbling: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/grumbling-sin/
Megan Hill on gratitude as community project: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/giving-thanks-community-project/
2020-11-2446 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 42 - NFL Week 6, Doc Harmon, and Jackie RobinsonJoin the conversations as Matt and John discuss the NFL, Doc Harmon, and Jackie Robinson.
0:00- intro and sports
13:18: Doc Harmon
39:50 Jackie Robinson
41:50 one thing
2020-10-2045 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 41 - Lakers are NBA Champs, John Sloat, and Tom SeaverJoin the conversation as Matt and John discuss, NBA finals, John, and Tom Seaver
2020-10-1246 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 35 - NBA Playoff Recap, Friendship, and Tommy JohnJoin the conversation as Matt and John break down the NBA playoffs, Friendship, and Tommy John
0:00- intro and sports
13:23-friendship
38:37-Tommy John
42:44 one thing
https://voxeu.org/article/making-time-friends
https://medium.com/@johnknox_uab88/the-decline-and-revival-of-friendship-in-america-340bfacc2735
https://www.barna.com/research/friends-loneliness/
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/made-friendship/
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/07/opinion/happiness-joy-emotion.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/09/opinion/covid-anxiety.html?searchResultPosition=1
2020-09-0146 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 28 - Gentle and Lowly Part 2, How to Disagree Graciously, and Curtis MartinListen in as Matt and John discuss Gentle and Lowly, how to disagree graciously, and Curtis Martin
0:00- Intro and gentle and lowly
11:56- sports
20:23- how to disagree
41:16- Curtis Martin
Jonathan Haidt, The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion: https://www.amazon.com/Righteous-Mind-Divided-Politics-Religion/dp/0307455777/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RAVYIEPMI04P&dchild=1&keywords=jonathan+haidt+righteous+mind&qid=1594734125&sprefix=jonathan+haidt+righteous+m%2Caps%2C665&sr=8-1
Richard Mouw, Uncommon Decency: https://www.amazon.com/Uncommon-Decency-Christian-Civility-Uncivil/dp/0830833099/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mouw+unc...2020-07-1447 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 27 - Gentle and Lowly Part 1, Kingdom of God and Social Justice Part 2, and Eddie GeorgeJoin the conversation as Matt and John discuss the book Gentle and Lowly, Kingdom of God and Social Justice, and Eddie George
Resources
Patrick Schreiner, The Kingdom of God and the Glory of the Cross: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Glory-Studies-Biblical-Theology/dp/1433558238/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=schreiner+kingdom+of+God&qid=1593650135&sr=8-1
D.A. Carson, Christ and Culture Revisited: https://www.amazon.com/Christ-Culture-Revisited-D-Carson-ebook/dp/B002DJ9IQI/ref=sr_1_1?crid=L0JHGFYN22D9&dchild=1&keywords=carson+christ+and+culture&qid=1593650781&sprefix=carson+christ+%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-1
John Teevan, Integrated Justice and Equality: https://www.a...2020-07-0750 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 26 - Big Announcement, Kingdom of God & Social Justice Part 1, and Robert SmithJoin the conversation as Matt and John discuss sports, a big announcement, The Kingdom and social justice, and Robert Smith.
Gentle and Lowly https://www.crossway.org/books/gentle-and-lowly-hcj/
George Eldon Ladd: Gospel of the Kingdom: https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Kingdom-Scriptural-Studies-God/dp/0802812805/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ladd+kingdom+of+God&qid=1593472304&sr=8-1
Benjamin L. Gladd and Matthew S. Harmon, Making All Things New: https://www.amazon.com/Making-All-Things-New-Inaugurated/dp/0801049601/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=harmon+making+all+things+new&qid=1593472470&sr=8-1
2020-06-3049 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 25 - Sports Reopening, Preaching, and Harmon KillebrewJoin the conversation as Matt and John discuss sports coming back, preaching, and Harmon Killebrew. Connect with us on twitter (@VandSpod) or on Facebook!
0:00- Intro and sports
11:17-Gentle and Lowly Update
14:08 Preaching
46:41 one thing
Gentle and lowly https://www.crossway.org/books/gentle-and-lowly-hcj/
Tim Keller, Preaching: https://www.amazon.com/Preaching-Communicating-Faith-Age-Skepticism/dp/0143108719/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=keller+preaching&qid=1592919278&sr=8-1
Bryan Chapell, Christ-Centered Preaching: https://www.amazon.com/Christ-Centered-Sermons-Models-Redemptive-Preaching/dp/0801048699/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=chapell+christ+centered+preaching&qid=1592919340&sr=8-3
John Pi...2020-06-2349 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 17 - NFL Draft, What is the Gospel, and Rick FoxListen in, as Matt and John discuss the NFL Draft, the last dance, and Rick Fox.
Greg Gilbert What is the Gospel (book): https://www.amazon.com/What-Gospel-9Marks-Greg-Gilbert/dp/1433515008/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=greg+gilbert+what+is+the+gospel&qid=1587926207&sr=8-1
T4G message: https://www.9marks.org/article/a-t4g-2020-sermon-what-is-and-isnt-the-gospel/
Response to Scot McKnight & Matthew Bates: https://www.9marks.org/article/a-response-to-scot-mcknight-and-matthew-bates/
Scot McKnight King Jesus Gospel (book): https://www.amazon.com/King-Jesus-Gospel-Original-Revisited/dp/0310531454/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=scot+mcknight+king+jesus+gospel&qid=1587927361&sr=8-1
Response to Greg Gilbert: https://www.christianitytoday.com...2020-04-2846 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 16 - Last Dance, John Piper, and Doc GoodenListen in as Matt and John discuss the Last Dance documentary, John Piper's recent T4G message, and the legend of Doc Gooden.
https://www.amazon.com/Christ-Centered-Preaching-Redeeming-Expository-Sermon-ebook/dp/B006THRQTQ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1AMKU7FQOI8ND&dchild=1&keywords=christ+centered+preaching&qid=1587476871&sprefix=christ+centered+prea%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2
https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Every-Page-Simple-Testament-ebook/dp/B00B7QRAMM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=368MDIRLEBA31&dchild=1&keywords=jesus+on+every+page&qid=1587476896&sprefix=JEsus+one+every%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1
https://www.amazon.com/Read-Bible-through-Jesus-Lens/dp/031033165X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1587478034...2020-04-2146 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 7 - NBA All-Star Game, Overrating the Nuclear Family, and John ElwayMatt and John discuss the NBA all-star game, the XFL, the Nuclear Family, and John Elway.
Twitter: @VandSPod
@DocHarmon
@John_Sloat
Email: variousandsundrypodcast@gmail.com
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/03/the-nuclear-family-was-a-mistake/605536/
2020-02-1845 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 4 - Kobe, Church History, and Brett FavreListen to Matt and John discuss the Super Bowl, Kobe's legacy, Church History, and Brett Favre.
John Piper’s The Swans are Not Silent (original audio and video available here: https://www.kevinhalloran.net/free-audio-of-21-servants-of-sovereign-joy-by-john-piper/
2020-01-2845 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 3 - Sign Stealing, Sermon Stealing, and Babe RuthMatt and John discuss the recent baseball scandal, sermon stealing and, of course, the bambino
Cheating Scandal in Baseball
Summary of the scandal through 1/18/2020: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/astros-sign-stealing-scandal-what-to-know-about-mlbs-penalties-against-houston/
Social media and internet broke the scandal open: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28476354/how-internet-helped-crack-astros-sign-stealing-case
TGC article from 2010 with links to responses by D.A. Carson, Sandy Willson, Tim Keller, Matt Perman, Glenn Lucke: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/tgc-asks-when-has-a-preacher-crossed-the-line-into-plagiarism-in-his-sermon/
Article from 2018 defending the practice: https://www.biblicalleadership.com/blogs/what-about-a-preacher-who-is-plagiarizing-sermons/
9 Marks article from 2015 against it: https://www.9marks.org/mailbag/mailbag-3-plagiarizing-pastor-membership-interview/
Desiring Go...2020-01-2144 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 2 - Millennials, Liturgy, and Derek JeterMatt and John discuss Millennials and their affinity for liturgy as well as Derek Jeter. Let us know your thoughts!
Twitter: @VandSPod
@DocHarmon
@John_Sloat
Email: variousandsundrypodcast@gmail.com
Article: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/millennials-are-leaving-religion-and-not-coming-back/
Article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/why-millennials-are-skipping-church-and-not-going-back/2019/10/27/0d35b972-f777-11e9-8cf0-4cc99f74d127_story.html
Article: https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/why-millennials-long-for-liturgy
2020-01-1445 min