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Tearing Down High PlacesEvangelical Consumerism: Churches Selling Out? | EP 106
Episode Summary
In Episode 106 of Tearing Down High Places, hosts Average Joe Gormley and Pastors Jeff Kliewer and Seth Brickley dive into “evangelical consumerism”—the trend of treating churches like businesses, prioritizing attendance and comfort over biblical fidelity. They discuss how this leads to compromises like avoiding church discipline, skipping controversial topics, and focusing on programs over preaching. Drawing from personal experiences, they emphasize the importance of fearless leadership, applying Scripture to modern issues (e.g., politics, abortion), and the spiritual growth that follows standing firm. The episode highlights the spectrum of consumerist churches, from mega-churches with gimmic...
2026-02-0736 minTearing Down High PlacesEvangelical Consumerism: Churches Selling Out? | EP 106Episode Summary
In Episode 106 of Tearing Down High Places, hosts Average Joe Gormley and Pastors Jeff Kliewer and Seth Brickley dive into “evangelical consumerism”—the trend of treating churches like businesses, prioritizing attendance and comfort over biblical fidelity. They discuss how this leads to compromises like avoiding church discipline, skipping controversial topics, and focusing on programs over preaching. Drawing from personal experiences, they emphasize the importance of fearless leadership, applying Scripture to modern issues (e.g., politics, abortion), and the spiritual growth that follows standing firm. The episode highlights the spectrum of consumerist churches, from mega-churches with gimmic...
2026-02-0736 minTearing Down High PlacesMinnesota's Fall: From Nice to Nihilistic Chaos | EP 105
Episode Summary
In this episode of Tearing Down High Places, Guest Pastors Eric Anderson and Pastor Seth Brickley, join our regular hosts Average Joe Gormley, Pastor Jeff Kliewer, and Pastor Tim Robinson to explore why Minnesota—known for its “Minnesota Nice” culture—has become a hotspot for chaos, from the 2020 George Floyd riots to recent anti-ICE protests and political extremism. They trace the roots to pietism in Scandinavian-influenced churches, which emphasizes personal spirituality over public authority and biblical confrontation, leading to moral paralysis, government overreach, and unchecked wickedness. Discussions cover figures like Tim Walz, John Piper, and Ilhan Om...
2026-02-011h 05Tearing Down High PlacesMinnesota's Fall: From Nice to Nihilistic Chaos | EP 105Episode Summary
In this episode of Tearing Down High Places, Guest Pastors Eric Anderson and Pastor Seth Brickley, join our regular hosts Average Joe Gormley, Pastor Jeff Kliewer, and Pastor Tim Robinson to explore why Minnesota—known for its “Minnesota Nice” culture—has become a hotspot for chaos, from the 2020 George Floyd riots to recent anti-ICE protests and political extremism. They trace the roots to pietism in Scandinavian-influenced churches, which emphasizes personal spirituality over public authority and biblical confrontation, leading to moral paralysis, government overreach, and unchecked wickedness. Discussions cover figures like Tim Walz, John Piper, and Ilhan Om...
2026-02-011h 05Tearing Down High PlacesExposing Fuentes & Webbon: Christian Critique | EP 102
SummaryIn Episode 102 of Tearing Down High Places, Hosts Pastor Seth Brickley, Pastor Jeff Kliewer, Pastor Tim Robinson and Average Joe Gormley dissect a recent interview between Pastor Joel Webbon and controversial figure Nick Fuentes. They critique Fuentes’ “Groyper” movement as white nationalist and anti-Semitic, discuss Webbon’s shift toward similar views, and explore how Catholicism influences these ideologies. The panel contrasts this with biblical Christianity, warns against conspiracy theories, and calls for evangelism, personal responsibility, and godly living. They emphasize rejecting hate while pursuing Christ-centered change in culture and politics.
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2026-01-101h 21Tearing Down High PlacesExposing Fuentes & Webbon: Christian Critique | EP 102SummaryIn Episode 102 of Tearing Down High Places, Hosts Pastor Seth Brickley, Pastor Jeff Kliewer, Pastor Tim Robinson and Average Joe Gormley dissect a recent interview between Pastor Joel Webbon and controversial figure Nick Fuentes. They critique Fuentes’ “Groyper” movement as white nationalist and anti-Semitic, discuss Webbon’s shift toward similar views, and explore how Catholicism influences these ideologies. The panel contrasts this with biblical Christianity, warns against conspiracy theories, and calls for evangelism, personal responsibility, and godly living. They emphasize rejecting hate while pursuing Christ-centered change in culture and politics.
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2026-01-101h 21
Hall of MenIrenaeus - Presented by Seth Brickley Join us for this fantastic presentation (and discussion) on early church father, Irenaeus.
2025-07-271h 06
Conversations That MatterHave You Googled Ordo Amoris Yet?Jon, Matthew, and Pastor Seth Brickley discuss J.D. Vance's latest statement encouraging people to google "ordo amoris."The American Churchman exists to encourage men to fulfill their God-given duties with gentleness and courage. Go to https://theamericanchurchman.com for more.Our Sponsors:* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code HARRIS for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2025-02-051h 12
The American ChurchmanHave You Googled Ordo Amoris Yet?Jon, Matthew, and Pastor Seth Brickley discuss J.D. Vance's latest statement encouraging people to google "ordo amoris."The American Churchman exists to encourage men to fulfill their God-given duties with gentleness and courage. Go to https://theamericanchurchman.com for more.
2025-02-051h 12
TruthscriptHave You Googled Ordo Amoris Yet?Jon, Matthew, and Pastor Seth Brickley discuss J.D. Vance's latest statement encouraging people to google "ordo amoris."The American Churchman exists to encourage men to fulfill their God-given duties with gentleness and courage. Go to https://theamericanchurchman.com for more.
2025-02-051h 12TruthscriptDavid Platt and the Respectable Sin of Pastoral Corruption By Seth BrickleyPart 1 of the David Platt Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUkP7_67LvQ"Pastors and Christians were understandably outraged hearing the news that Lawson was living a double life while pastoring and carrying out numerous ministries. But it has occurred to me that there is a particularly serious sin in pastoral ministry in America right now, but it’s become a “respectable one.”An audio reading of this article: https://truthscript.com/church/david-platt-and-the-respectable-sin-of-pastoral-corruption/For more articles visit us: http://truthscript.com
2024-10-2610 min
The Christian WorldviewSpeakers Series Event Q and A with Alex NewmanSend us a textGUEST: ALEX NEWMAN, journalist and author, Indoctrinating Our Children to DeathIt was a highly-informative and captivating evening Friday, April 12 at The Christian Worldview Speaker Series event with Alex Newman at Beacon of Hope Church in St. Paul as he spoke on “The Push for Global Governance” and how issues like public education, environmentalism, health care, monetary policy, technology, well, most everything is used to accomplish man’s dystopian dream of global governance.Their mentality: “If only the elite, educated, and intelligent amongst us could unite the world ar...
2024-04-2053 minTruthscriptHoly Week Reminds Us Of God's Victory Over Satan by Seth Brickley"When Jesus went to the cross, he satisfied the holy wrath of God (Isaiah 53:10; Romans 3:24-25). The only way any human can be reconciled to God at any point in history is through the death of Christ. "Audio reading of this article: https://truthscript.com/theology/holy-week-reminds-us-of-gods-victory-over-satan/For more articles visit us: https://truthscript.com
2024-03-3007 minTruthscriptThe Evangelistic Opportunity of a Pope Who's a Bad Catholic by Seth Brickley"It may be that for the first time in the life of many Roman Catholics, the Lord may use an obviously corrupt “Vicar of Christ” like Pope Francis to elicit questioning of the truth of their religion. Maybe, some will read the Scriptures for themselves and see the foundational doctrines of Roman Catholicism collapse."Audio reading of this article: https://truthscript.com/church/the-evangelistic-opportunity-of-a-pope-whos-a-bad-catholic/For more articles visit us: https://truthscript.com
2024-03-0410 minTruthscriptNo, Christians Cannot Support the Democrat Party by Seth Brickley"Again, many Christian leaders aren’t comfortable coming right out and endorsing the Democrat Party as a whole, and so will appeal to a “third way” stressing that “Christianity is neither Republican nor Democrat.” This statement flattens all distinctions so that it becomes an easy way to avoid the actual issues at play: the grievous, anti-Christian evils integral to the Democrat Party platform."Audio reading of this article: https://truthscript.com/culture/no-christians-cannot-support-the-democrat-party/For more articles visit us: https://truthscript.com
2024-02-0411 minTruthscriptInjustice in the Evangelical Free Church of America by Seth Brickley"With these recent developments in California I do not see how the future of the Free Church could be bright, unless other pastors wake up and continue the cause that Pastor Kliewer started. If more do not rise up and take a stand it will be a movement with compromised leadership and compromised pastors fostering an environment where compromise is welcome but strong biblical orthodoxy is not. "Audio reading of this article: https://truthscript.com/church/injustice-in-the-evangelical-free-church-of-america/For more articles visit us: http://truthscript.com
2023-12-1806 minHall of MenJohn Chrysostom - Presented by Pastor Seth Brickley Join us as we look into the life of an early man of the faith - John Chrysostom.
2023-03-2641 min
Business Of SocialBrand Marketing for Coke with Crystal IveyOn this episode of Business of Social, David is joined by Crystal Ivey, Brand Manager at Diet Coke. They discuss all things product marketing and dive into the ideas and strategy behind launching a product on social. "A brand is the set of expectations, memories, stories and relationships that, taken together, account for a consumer's decision to choose one product or service over another."- Seth Godin
2021-06-1549 min
Entrepreneur Wrap001 - RIP Vine & Tesla's New Roof TilesDavid Brickley and Brett Regan are co-owners of STN Digital, a full-service digital marketing agency out of San Diego, CA. David and Brett discuss their findings, industry insight and what they have learned as both business owners and entrepreneurs each and every show. SHOW RUNDOWN: (01:51) RIP Vine (06:55) Tesla's New Roof Tiles (09:54) What We Learned this Week as Entrepreneurs (15:30) What We're Reading (17:58) Tech Tip (20:41) Current Business Goals (24:30) Work Life Balance (28:04) Media Spotlight (31:50) Q&A Advice (38:54) Quote of the Show SHOW NOTES: Twitter is Shutting Down Vine https://techcrunch.com/2016/10/27/twitter-is-shutting-down-vine/
2016-11-0141 minMound Free ChurchGod's grace: Past, Present and Future - Part 2Seth Brickley preaches on God's promises in Romans 8:31-32
2012-07-0140 min