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BIC Life PodcastEp. 046 What Place Does Anger Have In The Christian Life?Ryan, Scott, and special guest Kerry Hoke, explore the emotional, physical, and spiritual impact of anger. This is an honest conversation about faith, discipleship, and living with a Kingdom mindset in a divided and hurting world.
The BIC Life Podcast talks about life and faith in Jesus from a Brethren in Christ perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
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2026-02-021h 12
BIC Life PodcastEp. 045 Top 5(ish) Questions Every Christian Should Ask in the New YearIn this episode, Scott and Ryan kick off 2026 by giving their top 5-ish questions every Christian should ask themselves to start the year. It's a fun way to kick things off and start thinking a little more intentionally.
The BIC Life Podcast talks about life and faith in Jesus from a Brethren in Christ perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
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2026-01-0551 min
BIC Life PodcastEp. 044 Following Jesus When Life Falls ApartIn this episode, Ryan, Scott & Amanda talk openly about grief, loss, and learning to follow Jesus when life falls apart. They share the simple prayers and practices that carried them through the hardest season of their lives: For Ryan, losing his brother Eddie. For Scott & Amanda, losing their son, Alex. If you’re hurting or walking with someone who is, we pray this conversation encourages you in the hope and strength of Jesus.
-Faith, Film, and the F-word article
-Spiritual Practice When You're Just Trying To Survive article
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2025-12-011h 16
BIC Life PodcastEp. 043 Ensmallen: Overcoming the Tyranny of the BigFeeling overwhelmed by global crises and national headlines? In this episode, we talk about “ensmallening” our focus, shifting from paralyzing big-picture problems to the small, local, relational work that Jesus himself modeled. God has placed people right in front of us to love, serve, and walk alongside. Join us for a shorter, reflective episode as we unpack why living small is actually the big way the Kingdom grows. Plus, please keep cohost Scott MacFeat and his family in your prayers as they navigate his son’s health journey.
-Ensmallen article
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2025-10-0623 min
BIC Life PodcastEp. 042 AI: Is it Ethical?Artificial intelligence is everywhere, from classrooms to pulpits. But what happens when AI collides with faith, ethics, and spiritual formation? In this episode of the BIC Life Podcast, Scott and Ryan dive into a recent Christianity Today article on AI in the classroom and reflect on how tools like ChatGPT are shaping education, ministry, and everyday life.
We explore questions like:
- Is it ethical for students to use AI in their papers?
- Can pastors responsibly use AI in sermon prep without short-cutting spiritual growth?
- Where do efficiency and spiritual maturity clash...
2025-09-011h 09
BIC Life PodcastEp. 041 Vibes Theology - Are we hooked on a feeling?In this episode, Ryan and Scott dive into the growing trend of “vibes theology”, a faith guided more by feelings than Scripture. Prompted by Ryan’s article, they explore why every Christian is a theologian (whether they know it or not), how cultural catchphrases like “I’m no theologian, but…” can undermine spiritual growth, and how to pursue a faith rooted in truth.
Ryan's article: Vibes Theology
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2025-08-0459 min
BIC Life PodcastEp. 040 Faith over Power - A conversation with Cody CookWhat does it mean to truly follow Jesus? Especially in a world full of political power struggles, religious tribalism, and cultural confusion? In this episode, Cody Cook joins us to explore the heart of Anabaptist theology: a faith rooted in community, peace, and the cross. Drawing from his book The Pocket Anabaptist, Cody helps us rediscover a simple but radical invitation to live like Jesus, not just believe in Him.
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2025-07-071h 11
BIC Life PodcastEp. 039 Rethinking Life - An Interview With Shane ClaiborneThe guys are back with special guest Shane Claiborne to talk about his book "Rethinking Life: Embracing the Sacredness of Every Person." Reforming guns into gardening tools, Shane takes the peace perspective to the next level by rethinking the Christian call to be a peacemaker.
The BIC Life Podcast is a podcast that talks about life and faith in Jesus from a Brethren in Christ perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
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2025-06-021h 08
BIC Life PodcastEp. 038 Immigration and the Image of GodThis month we interviewed Rebekah Teuscher about her recent article on how God's people are commanded to treat foreigners with compassion, regardless of political affiliation, because human beings are created in the image of God.
The BIC Life Podcast is a podcast that talks about life and faith in Jesus from a Brethren in Christ perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
Rebekah's article
Resources mentioned:
After the Last Border
Everything Sad Is Untrue
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Faith Rooted Organizing
2025-05-051h 07
BIC Life PodcastEp. 037 Culture MakingScott and Ryan are joined by Karah Leaman to talk about the concept of culture making and some new, related initiatives in the Brethren in Christ.
The BIC Life Podcast is a podcast that talks about life and faith in Jesus from a Brethren in Christ perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
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2025-04-0759 min
BIC Life PodcastEp. 036 4th of 3 Streams of the BIC: EvangelicalismMatthew Peterson joins us again to talk about the 4th stream of influence that has helped to shape the Brethren in Christ into who we are today and we talk a little bit about whether this stream has been a net positive or net negative for the denomination.
The BIC Life Podcast is a podcast that talks about life and faith in Jesus from a Brethren in Christ perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
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Article: Three S...
2025-03-031h 07
BIC Life PodcastEp. 035 Embracing Godly DiscomfortScott and Ryan discuss a listener's email and talk about an article from Ryan's substack where we are encouraged to embrace and pray for discomfort. What???
The BIC Life Podcast is an unofficial Brethren in Christ Podcast where we talk about life and faith from a BIC perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
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Article: May You Have Discomfort
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2025-02-031h 05
BIC Life PodcastEp. 034 Dealing With Church HurtScott and Ryan sit down with Dr. John Reitz to talk about how we as the people of God can receive those who have experienced hurt at the hands of the Church.
The BIC Life Podcast is an unofficial Brethren in Christ Podcast where we talk about life and faith from a BIC perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
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2025-01-061h 21
BIC Life PodcastEp. 033 Theology Matters: CovenantsDo the covenants in the Bible still matter? Should we still care? In this episode we welcomed back Pastor Hank Johnson of Harrisburg BIC Church to talk about how understanding covenants can change the way we read the New Testament.
The BIC Life Podcast is an unofficial Brethren in Christ Podcast where we talk about life and faith from a BIC perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
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2024-12-021h 13
BIC Life PodcastEp. 032 Theology Matters: BIC and ReformedHave you ever Googled a theological question or tried to find a theological book on Amazon? If so, chances are you were directed to a resource that comes from the Reformed Tradition. And while the BIC and Reformed theological traditions are alike in many ways, they differ in some key areas. Today's conversation with Matthew Peterson, Theologian in Residence of the BIC Great Lakes Conference, helps us to parse out some of these differences. We really enjoyed the conversation and we hope you will find it helpful too!
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2024-11-041h 16
BIC Life PodcastEp. 031 Refocusing MinistryScott and Ryan are joined by Christina Embree to talk about intergenerational ministry in a conversation that will change the way you think about the church!
Refocus Ministry
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2024-10-071h 17
BIC Life PodcastEp. 030 Body Building - When Church-Growth Mindsets Become UnhealthyScott and Ryan are back and talking about getting BUFF! Or rather, body building. Then they make a masterful segue to the topic of "body" building: church growth and the mindsets that can be healthy or unhealthy in the body of Christ.
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2024-09-0259 min
BIC Life PodcastEp. 029 Following Jesus during an ElectionDuring this episode the BIC Life Podcast hosted a breakout session during our 2024 Brethren In Christ General Assembly. Pastor Ryan Stockton led a panel of 4 (Lynn Thrush, Donna Harvey, Jonah Langenderfer, and Steve Airth) with questions about how we're formed to follow Jesus and what that looks like during a national election.
The BIC Life Podcast is an unofficial Brethren in Christ Podcast where we talk about life and faith from a BIC perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
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2024-08-051h 05
BIC Life PodcastEp. 028 Creeds and CommasWe're talkin' Creeds! With Scott unable to join us, Matthew Peterson, Theologian in Residence of the Great Lakes Conference, pinch-hits and joins Ryan for a conversation about a little known addition to a widely known creed.
The BIC Life Podcast is an unofficial Brethren in Christ Podcast where we talk about life and faith from a BIC perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
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-Article: https://matthewrpeterson.substack.com/p/the-anabaptist-comma-to-the-apostles
APOSTLES CREED:
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of he...
2024-07-0148 min
BIC Life PodcastEp. 027 Unity Among DiversityScott and Ryan are joined by Hank Johnson of Harrisburg Brethren in Christ Church to talk through an article by theologian and professor Carmen Joy Imes. We pray this conversation can be helpful during a sometimes difficult and polarizing year!
The BIC Life Podcast is an unofficial Brethren in Christ Podcast where we talk about life and faith from a BIC perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
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-Article: The Church Shouldn't Be an Echo Chamber, Carmen Joy Imes
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2024-06-031h 10
BIC Life PodcastEp. 026 Local Pastors, Kingdom Stories - Pastor Jen Hickey, Roanoke VAScott and Ryan have a really fun conversation with Jen Hickey, pastor at Community of Faith Church in Virginia. Whether you're a pastor or not, whether you live or work in an area like Jen's, we know you'll find something that resonates with you as you listen. We're so excited to bring this conversation to you!
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2024-05-0658 min
BIC Life PodcastEp. 025 Living PrayerfullyWe sit down with Dr. Joshua Nolt of Lancaster Brethren In Christ Church to talk about living prayerfully. What in the world does that mean??? It's a wonderfully practical conversation for our daily journey in Christ. Enjoy!
The BIC Life Podcast is an unofficial Brethren in Christ Podcast where we talk about life and faith from a BIC perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
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2024-04-011h 15
BIC Life PodcastEp. 024 How do we interpret the Bible? Part 2Part two of our conversation with Dr. Lynn Thrush, the bishop of the Great Lakes Conference for the Brethren in Christ. We discuss the final three principles for how the BIC approach scripture. See episode 23 for some of Dr. Thrush's foundational thoughts and the first two principles.
Articles of Faith and Doctrine PDF download (PDF page 8 contains the paragraph we discuss in this episode)
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2024-03-1154 min
BIC Life PodcastEp. 023 How do we interpret the Bible? Part 1BIC Life sits down with Dr. Lynn Thrush, the bishop of the Great Lakes Conference for the Brethren in Christ. We discuss 5 principles that form a BIC approach to reading, interpreting, and applying scripture. In part 1, Lynn lays out some foundational thoughts, then we talk about the first two principles. Part 2 (Episode 24, coming soon!) discusses the remaining three principles.
Articles of Faith and Doctrine PDF download (PDF page 8 contains the paragraph we discuss in this and the next episode - episode 24)
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2024-03-041h 04
BIC Life PodcastEp. 022 Three Streams of the BIC Pt. 3 - WesleyanismScott and Ryan sit down again with Matthew Peterson, theologian in residence for the Great Lakes Conference, to discuss Wesleyanism, the third of the "Three Streams" of influence that helped shape our denomination into what it is today. It's a fascinating conversation with only a FEW nerdy quotes and references to endure. Enjoy!
Wesleyanism article
Article on Sanctification from Matthew Peterson
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2024-02-0554 min
BIC Life PodcastEp. 021 Core Values for 2024 and MORE Rules for Killing a ChurchHappy New Year everyone! Scott and Ryan do a 2-parter to kick off 2024. In part 1 we talk about 19 MORE rules for killing your church. Then, with a new year kicking off and wars continuing, AI continuing to grow in influence and impact, and an election year, we talk about what BIC Core values we should emphasize as individuals, as a local church family, and as a denomination in 2024. It's going to be a big year!
19 MORE Rules for Killing a Church: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sz2h5VshlKtwTt6nAeyAomWRDFW8l8iF/view?usp=s...
2024-01-0155 min
BIC Life PodcastEp. 020 The Gift of AdoptionRyan & Scott interview Melanie Rankin from COBYS Family Services to raise awareness about fostercare and adoption. If you would like more information about COBYS Family Services and how you can make an impact, head over to www.cobys.org or the COBYS Kids Closet: https://cobys.org/support-us/kids-closet/
The BIC Life Podcast is an unofficial Brethren in Christ Podcast where we talk about life and faith from a BIC perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
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2023-12-041h 03