The CHRISTIANing Podcast
Christian-ing: [kris-chuh ning] verb: the ability to Christian well. The podcast that connects the theology of Sunday to the reality of Monday. The mundane, routine, controversial, exciting, and everything in-between. If you experience it we will discuss it and connect it to the truth of God's Word. Finally, you will be able to Christian well in all facets of your real, regular, normal, everyday lives.
Episodes
78 episodes
Ep.77 - Processing: Pride
Welcome back! It's June, which in 2023 means we are all engaged in the Pride movement, like it or not. In this episode, Kirk gives an update on the future of the pod as well as shares his thoughts on navigating the Pride tsunami.&nb...
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Ep.76 - When you Desire Inclusivity
As Bible-believing Christians we should all desire a faith community that is as inclusive as possible. After all, we all understand that if Jesus could accept me then there is no reason to believe He couldn't accept everyone else. H...
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Ep.75 - When there is a Revival at Ashbury University
American Christianity has been captivated by what has been called a revival at Ashbury University, a small Christian college in Kentucky. Plenty of Christian ministers and commentators have jumped in to help us all determine if this...
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Ep.74 - When Christians Can't Get Along Pt.2
In this episode, Kirk has a great conversation with Pastor Zach Lambert of Restore Austin. Restore Austin is a church that intentionally provides a safe community for all people including those from openly LGBTQ+ lifestyles. Zach's ...
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Ep.73 - When Christians Can't Get Along
A Twitter war rages between "Progressive Christians" and "Conservative Christians" if you haven't noticed good for you! However, this Twitter spat highlights a more significant issue that has plagued Christendom since the time of Christ.&...
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Ep.72 - When there is Political Unrest in Brazil
Over a week ago our nation was riveted by the political unrest in Brazil. Why? American journalistic culture instantly saw something happen in another country that resembled something that happened in our country and immediately dre...
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Ep.71 - When You Want To Know Why Pt.2
In this follow-up episode, Kirk takes a look at the most common reason why God doesn't do things that we like, understand or agree with.
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Ep.70 - When You Need a New Year's Resolution
In this episode, Kirk shares a New Year's sermon he preached back in 2011 that took a unique take on the resolution. Enjoy and Happy New Year everyone!
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Ep.69 - When there is a Shooting at a Gay Nightclub
Over the weekend the nation was rocked with news of yet another mass shooting. This time at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs. The Christian community is often one of the first communities to step up and lead the way in response t...
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Ep.68 - When You Want to Know Why
If you have been a Christian for longer than 5 minutes you have asked the question, "Why?" One of the big challenges of our faith is reconciling very big sweeping biblical declarations about God and His character with the reality of our d...
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Ep.67 - What Should Christians Do About Trump?
Surprise, surprise, Donald Trump finds himself yet again on the wrong side of major news headlines as he makes rude and offensive comments regarding fellow Republican' Mitch McConnell's wife. In a time when many Christians were ready to t...
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Ep.66 - Is Christian Nationalism Actually Christian?
With just a few weeks left until the mid-term election the phrase Christian Nationalism is being thrown around quite a bit. It is a concept with a negative connotation that is typically assigned to right wing politicians like Lauren Boebe...
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Ep.65 - When Illegal Immigrants are Flown to Martha's Vineyard
The charter flight heard around the world! Florida Governor Ron Desantis took full command of the news cycle last week when he chartered a flight to send 50 illegal immigrants to the upper-class elite island of Martha's Vineyard. Th...
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Ep.64 - When Your Devotions Feel Dry
Have you ever uttered these sentiments to yourself or someone else: I don't get anything out of my time in God's Word, I don't feel like He's speaking to me, or I just don't feel like I am connecting with God? If so, you could be a victim...
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Ep.63 - When the President Cancels Debt
Last week President Biden created a firestorm in political circles as well as evangelical circles when he single-handedly forgave hundreds of billions in student loans. The political controversy was expected but the fierce debate amongst ...
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Ep.62 - When Dads seem to be Disappearing
In a world that is wrestling with huge multi-faceted problems and increasing polarity on how to solve these major issues one stat recently came to our attention. The single most significant indicator of mass shootings is... Fatherlessness...
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Ep.61 - When you are Deconstructing Purity Culture
If you have been around Christians who are "deconstructing" their faith then you definitely have become familiar with the phrase "purity culture." For deconstructionists "purity culture" is the source of significant pain that has motivate...
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Ep.60 - When the Vice President Announces her Pronouns
Vice President Kamala Harris set the internet on fire when a clip of her leading an official meeting at the White House went viral. In the brief clip, VP Harris is heard introducing her pronouns as well as identifying herself as a "woman ...
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Ep.59 - Processing: Roe v. Wade Pt.2
Well, it actually happened. After the leaked draft opinion that sent shockwaves throughout the country and created hope or fear that a pressure campaign could dissuade the justices from following through, Roe v. Wade is officially overtur...
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Ep.58 - When You Need Everyone to Agree with You
Our polarized national culture is creeping in and polarizing the Christian culture. As time goes by new camps within the Christian church are being formed around explicitly political lines. The Christian church is no stranger to div...
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Ep.57 - When There is a School Shooting
A couple of weeks have passed since the nation was gripped yet again by a horrific school shooting. By now we all are well too aware of the events that took place at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde Texas. Unfortunately, the fallout...
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Ep.56 - Processing: Roe V. Wade
The Pro-life v. Pro-choice debate was reignited in ways we haven't experienced in 50 years when the Supreme Court draft majority opinion basically overturning Roe v. Wade was leaked to the press several weeks ago. The abortion activist co...
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Ep.55 - When Elon Musk Buys Twitter
Elon Musk sent the Twitter-verse ablaze a few weeks ago when he freed up enough cash to make an offer to buy Twitter that the shareholders could not refuse. Ever since the offer was accepted social media has been buzzing trying to predict...
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