Episodes

  • Podcast 373 – “But I Thought You Were a Christian!” John 6:10-15, Matthew 10:1, 5-14, 16

    Podcast 373 – “But I Thought You Were a Christian!” John 6:10-15, Matthew 10:1, 5-14, 16
    Jun 13 2025
    As Christians, we are taught to turn the other cheek, give to others sacrificially, never return evil for evil, and forgive rather than retaliate. So sometimes saying “no” to someone, or simply asserting our own needs, seems wrong to us. Still, the Kingdom of God is not here yet, and the world is filled with obnoxious, manipulative and outright toxic people. The Bible has no pithy verse that tells us how to deal with a bully or narcissist, but it does contain wisdom that helps us build a framework that allows us to set boundaries in a Christian way. In the last podcast before our summer break, we discuss Christ-affirming ways to stand up to the moocher, the entitled, the complainer, the drama queen, the bully, the narcissist, and the addict and enabler.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Podcast 372 -- Familiarity Breeds Contempt Mark 1:21-28, 6:1-6

    Podcast 372 -- Familiarity Breeds Contempt Mark 1:21-28, 6:1-6
    Jun 10 2025
    Two synagogues, two outcomes. In Capernaum, Jesus amazes attendees with the authority of his teachings and casts out an impure spirit. Back home in Nazareth, it's a different story. Just like the neighbors were unable to see past Jesus' background a carpenter, do we as Christians sometimes take Jesus for granted, holding onto familiar but unchallenging notions but missing the chance to greater growth in the spirit? John Opiyo, Ben Taub Hospital chaplain, joins us as we discuss ways to keep our faith refreshed and respective to the miraculous.
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    56 mins
  • Podcast 371 -- A Markan Sandwich Mark 5:21-43

    Podcast 371 -- A Markan Sandwich Mark 5:21-43
    Jun 3 2025
    We look at the the raising of the daughter of Jairus, the synagogue official and the healing of the bleeding woman, commenting on the significance of both miracles as well as their presentation as a story-within-a-story.
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    55 mins
  • Podcast 370 -- It's Stormin' Out There, Does Anybody Care? Mark 4:35-41

    Podcast 370 -- It's Stormin' Out There, Does Anybody Care? Mark 4:35-41
    May 27 2025
    "We must trust Jesus to quell the storms in our life," is the "church answer" to this story. We think this takeaway, while not wrong, is superficial. Like many episodes recounted in Mark, there is deeper significance in the way this miracle is reported, especially for men. To start, when we call on the Lord in a crisis, what exactly are our expectations?
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    55 mins
  • Podcast 369 -- Leave a Light Footprint Matthew 6:19-21, John 6:12-13, 1 Timothy 6:17-19

    Podcast 369 -- Leave a Light Footprint Matthew 6:19-21, John 6:12-13, 1 Timothy 6:17-19
    May 20 2025
    How should Christians push against the modern "throwaway" culture that encourages both overconsumption and waste, be it with our land, material goods or human relationships? We discuss the virtue of simplicity in choosing value over cheapness, in living fruitfully but sustainably, and cultivating Bible-based stewardship in all we care for.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Podcast 368 -- Wait 'Til Your Father Gets Home Mark 1:14-15, Matthew 26:63-64

    Podcast 368 -- Wait 'Til Your Father Gets Home Mark 1:14-15, Matthew 26:63-64
    May 13 2025
    The fellows talk about the Second Coming, starting with the question of why there has to be one. Why wasn't God's plan of salvation and restoration accomplished all at once? Was the doctrine of the Second Coming tacked on after it became obvious the lion was not laying down with the lamb? If Jesus inaugurated the Kingdom of God on Earth, where is it?
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    48 mins
  • Podcast 367 -- NIV, RSV, KJV or Reader's Digest? 2 Timothy 3:14-17

    Podcast 367 -- NIV, RSV, KJV or Reader's Digest? 2 Timothy 3:14-17
    May 6 2025
    Despite being a Bible study podcast, we've never taken up the fact of the sheer number of translations available. We remedy that oversight this week with a discussion about the history of Biblical translation, memories of Bibles we grew up with and what our preferences are now. This week's podcast is sponsored by Magic Mind. Visit www.magicmind.com/NoChurchAnswersAPR and use the discount code NoChurchAnswersAPR for 48% off your first subscription or 20% or your first purchase.
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    57 mins
  • Podcast 366 -- We'll Hear from Stephen A. in the Morning 2 Peter 1:21

    Podcast 366 -- We'll Hear from Stephen A. in the Morning 2 Peter 1:21
    Apr 29 2025
    Inspired by last week's NFL draft, the fellows got together to draft their favorite prophets from the Old and New Testaments. Who made their teams? Moreover, who got left of the board? And what do our listeners think? Join us as we take a fresh look a some of the notable, and sometimes overlooked, figures who have spoken for God. And a big h/t to The Incomparable Mothership podcast for inspiring this week's episode. This week's podcast comes to you from Magic Mind. Take the Magic Mind challenge! Visit www.magicmind.com/NoChurchAnswersAPR and use the discount code NoChurchAnswersAPR for 48% your first subscription or 20% a one-time purchase.
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    57 mins