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OrthodoxyOptiv Theology Podcast Is Now OrthodoxyJust an update: Optiv Theology Podcast is no more! The new name is Orthodoxy.
Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://www.orthodoxyandorder.comFollow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)2024-07-2305 minOrthodoxyOptiv Theology Podcast Is Changing...This episode is a bit different. I am giving an update to all our listeners on Optiv Network, why Nic Gibson is no longer on this podcast, and what the podcast will look like moving forward.Links in the podcast:Sheila Stubbs on transgenderism: https://x.com/RepStubbs/status/1509541799521624069Planned Parenthood endorsement of Sheila Stubbs:ppawisconsinA post shared by @ppawisconsinSheila Stubbs response to reinstating abortion laws in Wisconsin: https://www.fox6now.com/news/planned-parenthood-abortions-in-wisconsin-resume-next-weekWisconsin State Journal articles on Sheila Stubbs:2024-07-121h 00OrthodoxyG.K. Chesterton: Orthodoxy (Pt. I)Nic and Andy discuss G.K. Chesterton’s book, Orthodoxy. Doug Wilson on C.S. Lewis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAJcTNCx88I Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: https://optivnetwork.substack.com/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkEmail us at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)
Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https...2023-12-061h 47Orthodoxy#87 // Should Christians Support Israel? | Is Preston Sprinkle A Heretic?I (Andy) debated for a couple of weeks on if I should release this episode. For some, it may make you angry (keep it to yourself) and for others, who are insane, it may be enjoyable. If you find yourself getting frustrated - please, pause the podcast and take a break. If you want to know the final results of the episode and not listen to it, here you go: I think Preston is a heretic. Nic does not. Enjoy the pod. Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: https://optivnetwork.substack.com/F...2023-11-224h 11Orthodoxy#86 // When Should I Leave My Church? (ft. Vince Pierri)Vince and Andy talk about when someone should leave their church. They also discuss the dangers of church hopping. Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: https://optivnetwork.substack.com/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkEmail us at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)
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Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://www.o...2023-08-041h 49Orthodoxy#81 // What Is Natural Law? (ft. Dr. Samuel Gregg)In this episode, Andy and Nic interview Samuel Gregg. Dr. Samuel Gregg is an affiliate scholar at the Acton Institute, and serves as the Distinguished Fellow in Political Economy and Senior Research Faculty at the American Institute for Economic Research.He has a D.Phil. in moral philosophy and political economy from Oxford University, and an M.A. in political philosophy from the University of Melbourne.He has written and spoken extensively on questions of political economy, economic history, monetary theory and policy, and natural law theory. He is the author of sixteen books, including O...2023-07-051h 31OrthodoxyBonus: What’s Up With Optiv Network? (And We Talk About Other Things Too)This episode is all over the place - if i (Andy) sound tired in the beginning of this episode it’s because I am. We recorded at 6:30am. Anyway, enjoy this episode and if you haven’t already, please go to the new Optiv Network website and read some articles… and sign up for a subscription! Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: www.optivnetwork.com/subscribeFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkEmail us at questions@optivnetwork.com wit...2023-06-192h 02Orthodoxy#80 // Did Jesus Descend Into Hell?Nic and Andy discuss the Apostles Creed and other creeds, confessions, and catechisms. They also talk about where Jesus went after he died.Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: www.optivnetwork.com/subscribeFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkEmail us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)
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Feminine Not Feminist Podcast#12 // Debate, Disagreement, and Unity (ft. Andy Schmitt)In this episode, Anneliese talks with Optiv Network founder and owner, Andy Schmitt about the importance of debate, disagreement, and biblical unity. If you want to listen to 30 more minutes of EXCLUSIVE content go on over to www.optivnetwork.com/subscribe to become a member! Subscribe to the Optiv NetworkWatch 30 EXTRA minutes of the Feminine Not Feminist Podcast here: www.optivnetwork.com/fnf-member-videosFeminine Not Feminist on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/feminine_not_feminist/Feminine Not Feminist on Twitter | https://twitter.com/feminINEnotISTOptiv Network o...2023-06-011h 22Orthodoxy#79 // How Can Christians Turn Their Heart Towards God?Nic and Andy answer a question from a listener about turning our hearts towards God even when we feel like we don’t want to. Go check out our landing page: www.optivnetwork.com Please leave a 5-star rating and write a review! To join Optiv, email Andy at andy@optivnetwork.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkEmail us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesti...2023-05-191h 39OrthodoxyInterview: Mike WoodruffIn this episode, Nic and Andy interview Mike Woodruff from Christ Church in Illinois. They discuss service, evangelism, futurism, and more. Please leave a 5-star rating and write a review! To join Optiv, email Andy at andy@optivnetwork.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkEmail us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)
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Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://www.orthodoxyandorder.comFollow me on X: https://x...2023-04-111h 35OrthodoxyBonus: Nashville School ShootingIn this episode Nic and Andy discuss the tragic Nashville, TN shooting that happened on March 27th. They discuss how christians should respond to this event and others like it. To join Optiv email Andy at andy@optivnetwork.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkEmail us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)
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Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://www.orthodoxyandorder.comFollow me on X: https://x.c...2023-03-241h 37Feminine Not Feminist PodcastMy TestimonyAnneliese shares her testimony. Feminine Not Feminist on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/feminine_not_feminist/Feminine Not Feminist on Twitter | https://twitter.com/feminINEnotISTAndy Schmitt's Twitter | https://twitter.com/andyschmitt99Optiv Network on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@optivnetwork9069Optiv Network on Twitter | https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkOptiv Network on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/optivnetwork/Optiv Network on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork/
2023-02-1754 minFeminine Not Feminist Podcast#6 // The Wholesomeness Of Tolkien's World (ft. Nicola Gibson & Andy Schmitt)In this episode, Anneliese and Andy sit down with Pastor Nic to explore the depth of Tolkien's world, its relevance for today and the profound role of imagination in the developing child's life. Feminine Not Feminist on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/feminine_not_feminist/Feminine Not Feminist on Twitter | https://twitter.com/feminINEnotISTAndy Schmitt's Twitter | https://twitter.com/andyschmitt99Optiv Network on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@optivnetwork9069Optiv Network on Twitter | https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkOptiv Network on Instagram | https://www.instagram.c...2023-02-101h 26Feminine Not Feminist Podcast#5 // Self Actualization vs. Self Sacrifice (ft. Andy Schmitt)Anneliese and Andy talk about breakthrough Christianity, expressive individualism, and what it means to love others as believers. Feminine Not Feminist on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/feminine_not_feminist/Feminine Not Feminist on Twitter | https://twitter.com/feminINEnotISTAndy Schmitt's Twitter | https://twitter.com/andyschmitt99Optiv Network on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@optivnetwork9069Optiv Network on Twitter | https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkOptiv Network on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/optivnetwork/Optiv Network on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork/
2023-02-0158 minFeminine Not Feminist PodcastMerry Christmas & Happy New YearNic Gibson, Andy Schmitt, and Anneliese talk about Mary's significant role in the birth of Christ! Feminine Not Feminist on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/feminine_not_feminist/Feminine Not Feminist on Twitter | https://twitter.com/feminINEnotISTOptiv Network on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@optivnetwork9069Optiv Network on Twitter | https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkOptiv Network on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/optivnetwork/Optiv Network on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/optivnetwork/ Optiv Theology Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.co...2022-12-301h 40Feminine Not Feminist Podcast#1 // What Is This Podcast? (ft. Andy Schmitt)Anneliese talks with Andy Schmitt about her new podcast, Optiv Network, and what projects they're working on. ParaPaper Co. | https://parapaper.co/Use CODE: FEMININEPOD15 for 15% offFeminine Not Feminist on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/feminine_not_feminist/Feminine Not Feminist on Twitter | https://twitter.com/feminINEnotISTAndy Schmitt on Twitter | https://twitter.com/andyschmitt99Optiv Network on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@optivnetwork9069Optiv Network on Twitter | https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkOptiv Network on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/optivnetwork/...2022-12-0233 minOrthodoxy#69 // How should Christians talk about transgenderism?Nic and Andy respond to a podcast by Preston Sprinkle where he responds to a documentary by Matt Walsh. Good luck reading that last sentence. Enjoy the pod! Theology In Raw Podcast Ep. 985: https://open.spotify.com/episode/14qA8OnitAPSRQZYMbZrSd?si=7573732f1b7245c8Optiv Network YouTubeCheck out our website: www.optivnetwork.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkEmail us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by B...2022-11-021h 23Orthodoxy#68 // Is Hierarchy Tyranny?In this episode Nic and Andy discuss the natural law of hierarchy and how human can corrupt it and turn it into tyranny. They also discuss how people can build healthy hierarchy's that are fruitful! Optiv Network YouTubeCheck out our website: www.optivnetwork.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkEmail us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)
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Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: https://optivnetwork.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkEmail us at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)2021-09-241h 34Orthodoxy#37 // How should we do Church?Watch on YouTube: Optiv NetworkEmail us at optivnetwork@gmail.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)Website: www.optivnetwork.comBranch Church: https://www.branchchurchmn.org/
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