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Theology and Other Fun StuffCinco de Mayo: The Best Mexican FoodIs the Mexican food in the U.S. actually authentic Mexican food? No. Not even close. But it's comfortable. It's ours. And it's worth talking about. In honor of Mexican independence, Whitney Capps and Russ Greer break down the best and worst of chain Mexican food and choose a favorite.We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about how your life and your theology matter, join the Theology and Fun community. 👉 FOLLOW THEOLOGY AND O...2025-05-0923 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffThe End of an Era: Launching Your Senior into a Great Big WorldReady or not, it's graduation season. It's an exciting time with lots of "firsts" and even more "lasts." But it can also be filled with anxiousness, fear, and regrets. Whitney Capps and Russ Greer (but mainly Whitney) talk through some best practices to help you navigate this critical transition in a way that prepares them and you for the next phase of life. We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about how your life and y...2025-05-0725 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffChristianese 101: Just Say the ThingHave you ever uttered a Christian cliche only to realize you're not even sure what it means? Or maybe someone has used Christianese on you in a most non-sensical way. Perhaps you don't even realize you use these catch phrases. Whatever the case, there are some well-meaning words that simply don't square up theologically. Whitney Capps and Russ Greer take some of these classics to task to figure out what exactly is being communicated. We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showI...2025-04-3029 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffThe Thief on the Cross: Descriptive, Not PrescriptiveThis story gets lots of attention around this time of year. No doubt, it is an incredible example of the saving power of the sacrifice of Christ. But the way it's interpreted is critical to a right understanding of what it means to follow Jesus. Whitney Capps and Russ Greer offer some thoughts on how this encounter with the crucified Christ impacts the greater understanding of salvation.We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about...2025-04-2514 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Biblical ApproachDEI has been a hot topic as of late, and it doesn't seem to be cooling off anytime soon. But what do these letters mean? Are they really all that problematic? How should Christians respond? Does the Bible address it? Whitney Capps and Russ Greer dig into the nuts and bolts of this controversial cultural idea.We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about how your life and your theology matter, join the Theology and...2025-04-2336 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffSpiritual Gifts: DiscernmentWhy is discernment so important? What's the difference between discernment and people just being mean? How can believers identify the motives of others? The gift of discernment raises lots of questions. Whitney Capps and Russ Greer attempt to unpack answers to these and more.We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about how your life and your theology matter, join the Theology and Fun community. 👉 FOLLOW THEOLOGY AND OTHER FUN STUFF ON SOCIALS...2025-04-1644 min

Living TransformedBeauty in the Battle: Redefining Confidence, Navigating Body Image through Chronic Illness, and Keeping the Faith with Whitney CappsWhitney Capps is a national speaker, Bible teacher, and author with a passion for helping women anchor their identity in Christ. She is a wife and the mom of four boys. Drawing from her personal experiences, Whitney connects with women through honest and relatable communication. This episode features a deeply personal and insightful conversation with Whitney about the challenges women face in navigating body image and confidence while living with chronic illness. Whitney courageously shares her own journey, detailing her experiences with Crohn's disease, the unexpected diagnosis of cancer, and the significant impact these health challenges have...2025-04-1648 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffSpiritual Gifts: Administration and LeadershipIt'd be nice if we Christians could just all get together and agree about everything. Every program, every staff member, every carpet color. But that's not the world we live in. Fortunately, God has gifted some to help craft a plan and see it through. Whitney Capps and Russ Greer walk through two important gifts given to believers and how they work together to serve the church.We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about...2025-04-0939 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffTen Keys to Your Kids' Success: DisciplineFor some people, discipline is a dirty word. But in God's economy, it's an essential practice that helps Christians look more like Christ. And it's particularly important when it comes to raising kids. Dr. Alan Posey joins Whitney Capps and Russ Greer to unpack a biblical view of discipline (complete with practical examples and embarrassing stories). We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about how your life and your theology matter, join the Theology and F...2025-04-0247 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffBread Alone: A Foodie's Guide to the Best Chain-Restaurant BreadJesus said that man does not live by bread alone. And that's absolutely a truth you can take to the bank. But if man could live by bread alone—specifically pre-meal, restaurant bread—which bread would it be? Whitney Capps and Russ Greer plumb the depths of appetizer bread to discover which one stands alone. If you're not hungry when you start listening, you will be when it's all said and done.We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want...2025-03-2627 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffOrdo Amoris: The Order of LoveIt would be really nice if all the people could meet all the needs in all the world all the time. But that's not reality. So, what does the Bible have to say about how we prioritize care when a choice has to be made? Whitney Capps and Russ Greer wade through a complex and nuanced discussion on how Scripture treats this important idea.We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about how your life...2025-03-1943 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffSpiritual Gifts: MercyMercy is an idea that teaches easy and lives hard. It's more than just feeling sorry for someone. But how much more? To what lengths does mercy go for the sake of others? Whitney Capps and Russ Greer discuss this gift and how it is often expressed in the lives of Christ-followers.We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about how your life and your theology matter, join the Theology and Fun community. 👉 FOL...2025-03-1228 min

Theology and Other Fun Stuff90s Country DraftThere's no country like 90s country. Garth, George, Tim, Faith, Trisha, and so many more. You might even say it's the best of the best. And today, it's the best of the best of the best. Whitney Capps and Russ Greer draft their favorite songs from the greatest decade of country music. Listen in and share your picks on socials!We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about how your life and your theology matter...2025-03-0521 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffSpiritual Gifts: ExhortationExhortation and encouragement are often used interchangeably when it comes to spiritual gifts. But is that really accurate? Is there more to exhortation than just a loving pat on the back or a genuine "attaboy" or "attagirl?" Whitney Capps and Russ Greer explore the nuance of the gift of exhortation and what it looks like in the lives of believers.We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about how your life and your theology matter...2025-02-2627 min

She Reads Truth PodcastPromises of God Week 3 with Whitney CappsTo close our study of The Promises of God, Whitney Capps joins Raechel and Amanda to unpack what promises are true of God’s kingdom and our future as Christ followers. This episode is full of hope, wisdom, and deeply comforting encouragement; if any of that sounds like what you need today, tune in!Open your Bibles with us this week! This episode corresponds to Week 3 of She Reads Truth’s Promises of God reading plan. You can read with the She Reads Truth community on our site, app, or with our Prom...2025-02-241h 04

Theology and Other Fun Stuff90s Sitcom DraftIf you're a child of the 90s (or if you just love sitcoms), you'll feel all the feels in this one. From T.G.I.F. to Friends and everything in between, Whitney Capps and Russ Greer declare the best—or at least their favorite—sitcoms from the greatest decade of television. We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about how your life and your theology matter, join the Theology and Fun community. 👉 FOLLOW T...2025-02-1933 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffSoulmates: Is There Really Only One?If you're culture-current, you know that lots of people believe there's a perfect mate out there for everyone. You may even believe that! But is it biblical? Does God actually carve out one special human with whom you are to spend the rest of your life? Whitney Capps and Russ Greer unpack the theology behind the idea of soulmates to discern whether the age-old idea is grounded in Scripture.We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn...2025-02-1236 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffBonus: Character at the MoviesIf you've parented a kid, you know you're always teaching. And the world we live in offers endless opportunities for learning. But have you ever thought about using the movies you watch as springboards for spiritual conversation. Whitney Capps and Russ Greer, along with Dr. Alan Posey, discuss the importance of leveraging entertainment with the goal of shaping character in your children.We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about how your life and your...2025-02-0713 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffTen Keys to Your Kids' Success: CharacterCharacter counts. It's one of the most foundational aspects of who we are and how we interact with others. And it's always being formed—for better or worse. Dr. Alan Posey joins Whitney Capps and Russ Greer to discuss what it looks like to develop the character of your kids for the glory of God.We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about how your life and your theology matter, join the Theology and Fun co...2025-02-0545 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffSpiritual Gifts: EvangelismWhat's the difference between the role of evangelist, the gift of evangelism, and the call to evangelize? Should everyone be an evangelist? What if you're not good at it? What if you're petrified? Whitney Capps and Russ Greer take a look at the spiritual gift of sharing the good news with others and how it can be applied in everyday life.We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about how your life and your theology...2025-01-2933 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffTen Keys to Your Kids' Success: Boundaries (w/Dr. Alan Posey)If you've ever tried to color inside the lines, you're intimately acquainted with boundaries. Unfortunately, it seems that setting up guardrails for kids isn't exactly trending. But boundaries aren't meant to be fun suckers. In fact, when they're done right, they bring with them great freedom! Dr. Alan Posey joins Whitney Capps and Russ Greer to talk about what it looks like to raise kids who know where the lines are and how and why they shouldn't be crossed.We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message....2025-01-2241 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffTen Keys to Your Kids' Success: Affirmation (w/Dr. Alan Posey)The idea of "affirmation" has definitely taken on a nuanced meaning in recent years. In fact, if you're not affirming everyone's everything, you're potentially racist, sexist, tragically unkind, or some kind of -phobic. But at the heart of affirmation is truth. Not just any truth, but THE truth. Dr. Alan Posey joins Whitney Capps and Russ Greer to discuss the importance of affirming some very important and fundamental truths in your children. We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you w...2025-01-1543 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffSpiritual Gifts: ProphecyWhat is the gift of prophecy as it's expressed today? How does it compare to the prophets of the Old Testament and the apostles of the New Testament? Are all prophetic words the same? Whitney Capps and Russ Greer dive into the nuts and bolts of this often-controversial spiritual gift.NOTESSpiritual Gifts AssessmentWe'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about how your life and your theology matter...2025-01-0832 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffSeason 3 TrailerWe're starting Season 3! Check out this quick intro to what's headed your way in the new year. Hope you'll join us each Wednesday for the latest episode. Thanks for listening!We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about how your life and your theology matter, join the Theology and Fun community. 👉 FOLLOW THEOLOGY AND OTHER FUN STUFF ON SOCIALS - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theologyandfun/ - Facebook: https://www...2025-01-0603 min

Let It Shine with Angie Elkins52. Advent: Love with Whitney CappsSend us a textMerry Christmas everyone!In this heartfelt episode, Angie Elkins and Whitney dive into the themes of love and Advent, reflecting on the profound gift of God’s love revealed through the incarnation of Jesus Christ. Together, they explore the true essence of love during the Christmas season, the vital role of worship, and the grace needed to navigate the pressures of holiday expectations.Their conversation also uncovers the subtle dangers of idolatry, including the relentless pursuit of perfection, reminding us to keep our hearts centered on Christ. Whitney closes wi...2024-12-2437 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffWorst Christmas Songs EverThe celebration of Christmas has produced some of the most beautiful, timeless, and recognizable music in history. Unfortunately, it's not exactly a clean sweep. There are some songs that just shouldn't have been recorded. Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer weigh in on the worst of the worst.We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about how your life and your theology matter, join the Theology and Fun community. 👉 FOLLOW THEOLOGY AND OTHER FUN...2024-12-2016 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffSanta Claus: Naughty or Nice?If you've ever celebrated Christmas, then you're probably familiar with a guy named Santa. At face value, he's a seemingly harmless figure who offers seasonal assistance with children's behavior. But is celebrating Santa something Christians should do? Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer tackle the good and the bad of the North Pole Ninja in the Season 2 Finale. NOTESChristmas Isn't PaganThe Christmas Dilemma—Santa or No Santa?We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the sh...2024-12-1822 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffSay What?!? A Pronunciation Guide to Words that Really Aren't that Hard to SayWords are hard. But not all words. Some words are easy. And you should pronounce them correctly. Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer offer insight on proper pronunciation for everyday language.We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about how your life and your theology matter, join the Theology and Fun community. 👉 FOLLOW THEOLOGY AND OTHER FUN STUFF ON SOCIALS - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theologyandfun/ - Facebook: htt...2024-12-1129 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffTen Keys to Your Kids' Success: Intro (w/Dr. Alan Posey)Every parent wants their kids to be successful. But what does success look like? How does God define success? Dr. Alan Posey joins Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer for the first of a multi-part series on parenting with the end in mind.We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about how your life and your theology matter, join the Theology and Fun community. 👉 FOLLOW THEOLOGY AND OTHER FUN STUFF ON SOCIALS ...2024-12-0431 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffSpiritual Gifts: TeachingDo you love to help people learn stuff? Does it bring your great joy when someone "gets it?" You might have the spiritual gift of teaching. Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer unpack what it looks like to have and use this gift to help others know, love, and follow Jesus.We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about how your life and your theology matter, join the Theology and Fun community. 👉 FOLLOW THE...2024-11-2721 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffSpiritual Gifts: Serving (and Pizza and Shortbread Cookies)What does it look like to exercise the spiritual gift of service? What does it feel like when that gift is most active in your life? How do you know if you're gifted in this way? Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer discuss the gift of service and how it is most often expressed in the life of believers.We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about how your life and your theology matter, join...2024-11-2025 min

Theology and Other Fun StuffSpiritual Gifts: A 30,000-Foot ViewWhat are spiritual gifts? Does everybody have them? How should Christians use them? We're so glad you asked! Spiritual gifts are such a vital part of life for anyone who wants to be more like Jesus. But there's a little bit of a learning curve. Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer work through an introductory look at what these gifts are and why they're important.We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about how your...2024-11-1337 min

Theology and Other Fun Stuff90s CCM Draft: The Best of the BestReal talk: there's very little (if any) theology here. Fun, yes. Theology, no. But if you were listening to contemporary Christian music in the 90s, you'll definitely be all in on this episode. Whitney Capps and co-host Russ Greer make their top picks for the CCM Dream Team from the 90s. We'd love to hear from you! Send us your thoughts or show ideas via text message.Support the showIf you want to learn more about how your life and your theology matter, join the Theology and Fun community. 👉 FOLLOW THEO...2024-11-0624 min

Conversations With a Wounded HealerWhitney Capps - Do You Need An Executive Coach Or A Therapist?Confession time: I harbor biases against folks who call themselves coaches. The profession is completely unregulated, and many (most?) coaches lack the education necessary to help clients navigate change. Anne’s conversation with longtime friend and, ahem, executive and team coach Whitney Capps challenged my prejudices as much as it corroborated my rationale for remaining skeptical. GUEST BIO Whitney Capps (she/her) is on a mission for transformation! Learning is best when it's experiential, community-based, personal, and fun. She has been facilitating, training, coaching, hosting development programming for humans for over ten years. Currently, Whitney is...2024-08-071h 01

She Reads Truth PodcastThe Presence of God Week 3 with Whitney CappsFor the third week of The Presence of God series, Raechel and Amanda talk with Bible teacher, author, and Simple Seminary founder, Whitney Capps. As they venture through the week's readings together, they marvel at the reality of God's presence, wrestle with some hard truths, and rejoice in the lightbulb moments that make Bible reading a constant adventure.Open your Bibles with us this week! This episode corresponds to Week 3 of She Reads Truth’s The Presence of God Reading Plan. You can read with the She Reads Truth community on our site, ap...2024-04-151h 02

[MARKED]Let It Shine | Tending the Temple vs. Body Positivity with Whitney CappsOn Fridays in April, we're dropping an extra episode to make sure you know about some other Lifeway podcasts that we think you would enjoy. Today, we're sharing an episode of Let It Shine with Angie Elkins and Whitney Capps on tending the temple versus body positivity. Body positivity is a social movement that promotes a positive view of all bodies, regardless of the shape, size, weight, and so forth. But we want to take it deeper. Yes, we can accept our bodies the way they are to an extent, but Angie and Whitney are here to...2024-04-0534 min

Powered by InstinctNext-Level Leadership – Using Kolbe to Help Executives Thrive and Build Dream TeamsNobody is asked to make more decisions, more difficult decisions, or more important decisions than executives. So anything that gives leaders an upper hand in making those decisions more efficiently and effectively is pure gold. Enter our guests: Susan Spritz Myers and Whitney Capps. Susan and Whitney are both incredible leadership coaches who know how to help executives achieve amazing results and build remarkable teams. In this episode, they discuss the impact of knowing your MO (Modus Operandi) and how it can shape your personal and professional life. They share specific case studies of how th...2024-02-2234 min

Let It Shine with Angie Elkins15. Tending the Temple vs. Body Positivity with Whitney CappsSend us a textBody positivity is a social movement that promotes a positive view of all bodies, regardless of the shape, size, weight, etc. But we want to take it deeper. Yes, we can accept our bodies the way they are to an extent, but we are here to talk about the fact that we also have a responsibility to our bodies. Today, Whitney Capps and I have a vulnerable conversation about our own unique journeys, the complexities of our bodies, the messages we tell ourselves about them, and how we function in them as temples...2024-02-2032 min

Let It Shine with Angie Elkins12. Make Room For God with Whitney CappsSend us a textWe fill our days with so many things that aren't necessarily bad, but if we were honest with ourselves, they aren't things that are sanctifying us. Today, Whitney Capps and I discuss these things in our life and how we plan to remove or eliminate them from our daily life. Some of the things we're letting go of may surprise you, or you may think they're silly, but for us, these are the things that we know we need to let go of and allow God to fill that space with whatever He...2024-01-2340 min

Let It Shine with Angie Elkins6. John 10:10 with Whitney CappsSend us a textMost of us say we believe that Jesus has come to give us abundant life, however, we still look to the world to give us the joy, comfort, and validation we desperately desire. How do we define abundant, and if we define it the way Jesus does, are we looking in all the wrong places? On today’s show I sit down with Illuminator Whitney Capps as we break down John 10:10 and talk about what real abundance means. Thank you so much for listening and don...2023-12-1229 min

Let It Shine with Angie Elkins1. Sanctification Over Self-HelpSend us a textSummary: If you’re a woman scrolling through instagram, I’m sure you’ve seen it: Self-help quotes, tips, and trips are everywhere! “You’re worth it.” “You deserve it.” “You got this.” It may sound good initially, but is this aligned with living a life following Jesus? On today’s episode we tackle sanctification vs. self-help! Our Season 1 Illuminator, Whitney Capps, joins us in this conversation and get ready, because she is ready to call - us - out! Whitney Capps is an author, speake...2023-11-0733 min

Let It Shine with Angie Elkins195: How Is God Good When I Feel So Bad with Guest Whitney CappsSend us a textI’m so excited to welcome back to chatologie today my friend Whitney Capps of Simple Seminary and author of the book, Sick of Me. Whitney and I have been friends since I hosted 6 special episodes for the premiere of her book. Since then, we’ve experience a lot of life, most recently her receiving a cancer diagnosis, facing surgery, chemo and so much more. When life’s circumstances just stink and you find yourself in a season of suffering, this show is for you. This is a can’t miss conversation…and I’m so glad yo...2022-10-2642 min

Grace GatheredEpisode Two - Coffee with WhitneyJoin us for coffee with speaker Whitney Capps! Whitney joined us for our Fall Gathering event where she spoke to us about what it means to flourish in a busy season and a season of great illness. Here we dig in a little deeper into why we are vulnerable in isolation, and why we truly need community to flourish.2022-10-2018 min

Renewed By Truth: Biblical Self-Help for WomenEpisode 13: Becoming instead of doing: Pursuing Holiness and Looking more like GodIn this episode we talk about looking more like God, walking in obedience and the sanctification process. This is not a list of do's and don'ts. This is not self-help. This is God's help. The divine process alongside your obedience. If you ever struggle with what God is doing in your life, are you doing enough, how do you become more like God, your calling, or your purpose. This podcast is for you. I referenced The Complete Word Study New Testament. You can google and find the book to help with studying your Bible.Also "Sick of me" by Whitn...2022-02-1432 min

Lavish HospitalityEp 49: The One Where Angie Elkins and I Talk About AuthenticitySend us a textHi there.Angie Elkins joins me today on the podcast where we start a series on attributes or characteristics that should be a part of our lives as Christian women. We are all growing as the Holy Spirit is making us more like Christ of course. So this season we are talking to different ladies about whatever topic they want to share. Angie is a daughter of God, a media specialist, a pastor's wife, a mom, and serves in so many areas! Go listen - and check out...2022-01-1851 min

She Reads Truth Podcast1 & 2 Thessalonians Week 1 with Whitney CappsJoin us as we dive into 1 Thessalonians as Raechel and Amanda study the book’s early chapters with speaker, author, and teacher Whitney Capps. Together they discuss Paul’s encouraging and challenging words to a young community of believers who faced opposition as they lived in anticipation of the Lord’s return. As we also wait for Jesus’s second coming, the apostle’s message of perseverance motivates us to continue living out the gospel with one another, faithfully serving the Lord with love and enduring hope. Read with Us: This episode...2021-04-0557 min

Bokeh - The Photography Podcast#446: How to Set Up a Styled Shoot - Rachel HowardAre you looking to build your portfolio with dream images, while simultaneously building a community of photographers and vendors?In episode 446 of the Bokeh Podcast, Rachel Howard joins us for a conversation around setting up her recent styled shoot and retreat! Listen in as she shares her approach to the styled shoot, along with what she learned in hosting and leading other photographers.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the...2020-12-1553 min