Episodes

  • My New Song Wrapping Up 2025 - ep. 40
    Dec 31 2025

    In this episode you'll get an exclusive look at Michael Shawn's newest song, "28 is proof i'm still a millenial." That becomes a launching point to reflect on 2025, discuss goals, and talk about the future of the podcast! Happy New Year!

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    50 mins
  • Mark's Intentional Use of The Female Disciples (Apostles?) of Jesus -ep. 39
    Nov 30 2025

    All though the book of Mark, there are little moments where women pop into the story. Then, for the rest of the book, there are seemingly no women there. The way they're woven into the story and the words used to describe them indicate that the author was doing something intentional. Today, we'll discuss what I think he was doing.


    This episode was recorded in Unison Studios. Find more about how to record your own audio projects here: http://unisonstudios.org/

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    41 mins
  • Talking Calling and Youth Ministry with Erick Sorto -ep. 38
    Nov 1 2025

    My new friend Erick is a youth pastor, coach, and teacher and he had some great insights into God's call, working with young people, and church leadership. In this episode we continue our series talking to youth workers about youth ministry and challenges facing young people today!


    This episode was recorded in Unison Studios. Find more about how to record your own audio projects here: http://unisonstudios.org/

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Talking Youth Ministry and the Life of Faith with Hiro Okazaki -ep. 37
    Sep 24 2025

    Hiro is a friend of mine who I recently discovered is a youth pastor! We got together to discuss all things youth ministry, including how to talk to teenagers, unique challenges for young adults today, and the importance of intergenerational relationships in the church.

    This episode was recorded in Unison Studios. Find more about how to record your own audio projects here: http://unisonstudios.org/

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • "True Believers" by Hayley Williams Song Analysis and Theology - ep. 36
    Aug 28 2025

    This son hit me hard the last month or two and I had to talk about it! It's a powerful, sever, even offensive song, but it contains some real truth. Listen with an open mind, as we dive into "True Believers" by Hayley Williams!

    This episode was recorded in Unison Studios. Find more about how to record your own audio projects here: http://unisonstudios.org/

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • The Church, Broken but Still Good with Tom Laskowski -ep. 35
    Jul 23 2025

    Tom Laskowski is an old friend and mentee of mine! We got to sit down and talk about his church journey, which is one that includes alot of heartache, but also alot of joy. We get into what it's like to look for a church, what it's like to leave a church, and why the church still matters even when it's broken.

    This episode was recorded in Unison Studios. Find more about how to record your own audio projects here: http://unisonstudios.org/

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • "Surprised by Hope" by N.T. Wright Review with Pastor Mike Carbaugh -ep. 34
    Jul 1 2025

    N.T. Wright is one of the foremost New Testament scholars of the last 50 years of scholarship! In this episode, me and my father and co-pastor, Pastor Mike Carbaugh, jump into a review of one of his most famous books, Surprised by Hope. For anyone looking to learn more about the resurrection, the hope of Christianity, or New Testament scholarship in general this episode and Wright's books are a great place to start!

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • The Theology of Superman & Lois with Christian Ellis -ep. 33
    May 20 2025

    Superman & Lois was a show that aired on the CW from 2021 to 2024. Surprisingly, the final scene of the show ends with a definitively theological statement, narrated by Superman: "And suddenly it came to me, What life is all about..." So we had to have on fellow comic enthusiast, Christian Ellis to talk about the show and it's ending from a theological standpoint.

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    1 hr and 7 mins