Newsology http://thebranchchurchohio.com/ The Branch Church of Northeastern Ohio Music@otwdiscipleship.com The Branch Church of Northeastern Ohio A podcast by The Branch Church of Northeastern Ohio: The news is always bombarding us, so what do we do with it? Members of TBC and occasional guests take a current news item in politics, sports, science or anything else you can think of and discuss how we can apply biblical theology to it. Welcome to Newsology! A podcast by The Branch Church of Northeastern Ohio: The news is always bombarding us, so what do we do with it? Members of TBC and occasional guests take a current news item in politics, sports, science or anything else you can think of and discuss how we can apply biblical theology to it. Welcome to Newsology! en © 2026 The Branch Church no Hot News June 18 Complex Issues, with complex answers Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher <p>Josh, Don and Stacy discuss all the Hot News items. Protests, parades, assassinations, conflict over seas, these are all complex issues with highly complex solutions. </p> <p>Josh, Don and Stacy discuss all the Hot News items. Protests, parades, assassinations, conflict over seas, these are all complex issues with highly complex solutions. </p> Josh, Don and Stacy discuss all the Hot News items. Protests, parades, assassinations, conflict over seas, these are all complex issues with highly complex solutions. 

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2158 1 6c80321c44b670f730b0f0d152b2df73 no Questions about Prayer Don Stubbs, Jeff Kaufman, Travis Troyer <p>This week Jeff, Don, and Travis continue talking about our transformational worship series, focusing the topic of prayer. </p> <p>This week Jeff, Don, and Travis continue talking about our transformational worship series, focusing the topic of prayer. </p> This week Jeff, Don, and Travis continue talking about our transformational worship series, focusing the topic of prayer. 

]]> Tue, 20 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1451 2 666bae315f152e0f28736e0bf672e55f no Questions about Giving Jeff Kaufman, Josh Nims , Travis Troyer <p>This week instead of a typical Newsology podcast we are releasing a Questions from the Text episode: Josh, Jeff, and Travis talk further on the topics of generosity, giving and money in our Transformational Worship series. </p> <p>This week instead of a typical Newsology podcast we are releasing a Questions from the Text episode: Josh, Jeff, and Travis talk further on the topics of generosity, giving and money in our Transformational Worship series. </p> This week instead of a typical Newsology podcast we are releasing a Questions from the Text episode: Josh, Jeff, and Travis talk further on the topics of generosity, giving and money in our Transformational Worship series. 

]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1749 3 2fb980d58e21f1941b4fcd60df290462 no All the Tariffs Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher <p>Josh, Don and Stacy discuss the recent tariff changes in US Trade Policy, and how that affects us. </p> <p>Josh, Don and Stacy discuss the recent tariff changes in US Trade Policy, and how that affects us. </p> Josh, Don and Stacy discuss the recent tariff changes in US Trade Policy, and how that affects us.

]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1832 4 92ef2b057a3847aa6cdc927c13b80cd5 no Holy Week Andrew Welborn, Josh Nims , Travis Troyer <p>Josh, Andrew, and Travis discuss how we can prepare our hearts for Holy Week from a pastoral perspective.</p> <p>Josh, Andrew, and Travis discuss how we can prepare our hearts for Holy Week from a pastoral perspective.</p> Josh, Andrew, and Travis discuss how we can prepare our hearts for Holy Week from a pastoral perspective.

]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1126 5 d2185de7af2976a30e12fae0b1ee6383 no To drive or not to drive... Don Stubbs, Eric Schrock, Stacy Hamsher <p>Eric, Don and Stacy discuss a recent article from CNN health that reveals a large percentage of teens are putting off getting their driver's license and what that could reveal about their mental health. </p> <p>Eric, Don and Stacy discuss a recent article from CNN health that reveals a large percentage of teens are putting off getting their driver's license and what that could reveal about their mental health. </p> Eric, Don and Stacy discuss a recent article from CNN health that reveals a large percentage of teens are putting off getting their driver's license and what that could reveal about their mental health.

]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1296 6 ed64ea7f5eb8331ec3b2549c2c93ce02 no Hot News Items as of March 31 <p>Josh, Eric and Stacy briefly discuss the top headlines from the last week. Everything from the beginning of baseball, to US political problems, the earthquake in Myanmar, and a restaurant coming to our community! </p> <p>Josh, Eric and Stacy briefly discuss the top headlines from the last week. Everything from the beginning of baseball, to US political problems, the earthquake in Myanmar, and a restaurant coming to our community! </p> Josh, Eric and Stacy briefly discuss the top headlines from the last week. Everything from the beginning of baseball, to US political problems, the earthquake in Myanmar, and a restaurant coming to our community!

]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2068 7 eab2bdc614bd6672e305bd93df10b576 no Kingdom and Politics Andrew Welborn, Don Stubbs, Josh Nims <p>Josh, Don and Andrew discuss how we can be mindful of the Kingdom in this hyper-politicized time.</p> <p>Josh, Don and Andrew discuss how we can be mindful of the Kingdom in this hyper-politicized time.</p> Josh, Don and Andrew discuss how we can be mindful of the Kingdom in this hyper-politicized time.

]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1413 8 1997ae22a7ea08924a9ecb290a26ebbe no A conversation with a college student. Don Stubbs, Josh Nims <p>Josh, Don and special guest Emma talk about the spiritual curiosity on OSU campus, and Emma's experience with being a Christian at OSU.</p> <p>Josh, Don and special guest Emma talk about the spiritual curiosity on OSU campus, and Emma's experience with being a Christian at OSU.</p> Josh, Don and special guest Emma talk about the spiritual curiosity on OSU campus, and Emma's experience with being a Christian at OSU.

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1189 9 7c072bbc07783bff2e9d0d962b776fbc no The Trump and Zelensky Meeting <p>Travis, Don and Stacy discuss the recent meeting between President Trump and Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky. What happened, and is there anything that we can learn from the meeting.</p> <p>Travis, Don and Stacy discuss the recent meeting between President Trump and Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky. What happened, and is there anything that we can learn from the meeting.</p> Travis, Don and Stacy discuss the recent meeting between President Trump and Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky. What happened, and is there anything that we can learn from the meeting.

]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1352 10 60fec78f8324a22b2242cb515b0dc18a no A conversation about autism aaron troyer, Josh Nims <p>Josh and Aaron talk about autism and how the church can love and serve those in our community who are on the spectrum. </p> <p>Josh and Aaron talk about autism and how the church can love and serve those in our community who are on the spectrum. </p> Josh and Aaron talk about autism and how the church can love and serve those in our community who are on the spectrum.

]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2351 11 7fb5a642b5fd9cefa2db8dcab439e44c no What do we do about AI? Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher, Travis Troyer <p>Travis, Josh and Stacy discuss the advent of Artificial Intelligence, what are some of the cool benefits that AI can bring us, and as Christians what are some things that we should be wary of?</p> <p>Travis, Josh and Stacy discuss the advent of Artificial Intelligence, what are some of the cool benefits that AI can bring us, and as Christians what are some things that we should be wary of?</p> Travis, Josh and Stacy discuss the advent of Artificial Intelligence, what are some of the cool benefits that AI can bring us, and as Christians what are some things that we should be wary of?

]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1696 12 f78b294dd29d95e247ddae56f7040eb6 no College Revivals Andrew Welborn, Don Stubbs, Josh Nims <p>Josh, Don, and Andrew discuss how there is a growing interest in spirituality, faith, and Jesus across college campuses in the United States. </p> <p>Josh, Don, and Andrew discuss how there is a growing interest in spirituality, faith, and Jesus across college campuses in the United States. </p> Josh, Don, and Andrew discuss how there is a growing interest in spirituality, faith, and Jesus across college campuses in the United States. 

]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 980 13 a8061fc2832561ff8317623174ae02f5 no Reaction to Rev. Budde inaugural prayer address Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher <p>Josh, Don and Stacy discuss the remarks made by Rev. Mariann Budde to President Trump at the inaugural prayer service. What did she actually say, and why has there been such a backlash. </p><p><br></p><p>They also discuss what is the biblical perspective is on justice, mercy and the Gospel. </p> <p>Josh, Don and Stacy discuss the remarks made by Rev. Mariann Budde to President Trump at the inaugural prayer service. What did she actually say, and why has there been such a backlash. </p><p><br></p><p>They also discuss what is the biblical perspective is on justice, mercy and the Gospel. </p> Josh, Don and Stacy discuss the remarks made by Rev. Mariann Budde to President Trump at the inaugural prayer service. What did she actually say, and why has there been such a backlash.


They also discuss what is the biblical perspective is on justice, mercy and the Gospel.

]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1698 14 adb2cbfee432e9fc9366c0cfd027a6cc no Hot News week of January 27 Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher <p>There have been a lot of news items in this past week. Josh, Don and Stacy talk about some of them from some of the executive orders to the Super Bowl teams. </p> <p>There have been a lot of news items in this past week. Josh, Don and Stacy talk about some of them from some of the executive orders to the Super Bowl teams. </p> There have been a lot of news items in this past week. Josh, Don and Stacy talk about some of them from some of the executive orders to the Super Bowl teams.

]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1479 15 9be10306177e4fa76ed799c312957d90 no Bonus Episode: Inauguration Day Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher <p>Don, Josh and Stacy talk about Inauguration day. The importance of a day like this, and most importantly how we can pray for our new leaders. </p> <p>Don, Josh and Stacy talk about Inauguration day. The importance of a day like this, and most importantly how we can pray for our new leaders. </p> Don, Josh and Stacy talk about Inauguration day. The importance of a day like this, and most importantly how we can pray for our new leaders.

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1132 16 9110693f2207410a83d6d1f45139a954 no Martin Luther King Jr Day Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher <p>Don, Josh and Stacy discuss the importance of remembering MLK and how we can help our kids understand the Civil Rights movement. </p> <p>Don, Josh and Stacy discuss the importance of remembering MLK and how we can help our kids understand the Civil Rights movement. </p> Don, Josh and Stacy discuss the importance of remembering MLK and how we can help our kids understand the Civil Rights movement.

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1129 17 25425cdd9f952faa004e376d9475d453 no Hot News Jeff Kaufman, Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher <p>Josh, Jeff and Stacy discuss and react to some of the recent headlines. Everything from inconsequential news like girl scout cookies, to important topics like the New Year's bombings. </p> <p>Josh, Jeff and Stacy discuss and react to some of the recent headlines. Everything from inconsequential news like girl scout cookies, to important topics like the New Year's bombings. </p> Josh, Jeff and Stacy discuss and react to some of the recent headlines. Everything from inconsequential news like girl scout cookies, to important topics like the New Year's bombings.

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1763 18 a4dc1aabf715118ec5116ae1599539c7 no Happy New Year! - Healthy Life Part 4 <p>Don, Josh and Layla kick off the New Year wrapping up A Healthy Life series, talking through practical ways to add nutrition, fitness, and recovery into our lives in 2025.  </p> <p>Don, Josh and Layla kick off the New Year wrapping up A Healthy Life series, talking through practical ways to add nutrition, fitness, and recovery into our lives in 2025.  </p> Don, Josh and Layla kick off the New Year wrapping up A Healthy Life series, talking through practical ways to add nutrition, fitness, and recovery into our lives in 2025.  

]]> Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2801 19 6c19974408527265539473f9e9266003 no Celebrating Jesus <p>Josh, Travis and Andrew talk about how and why we celebrate Jesus this time of year. </p> <p>Josh, Travis and Andrew talk about how and why we celebrate Jesus this time of year. </p> Josh, Travis and Andrew talk about how and why we celebrate Jesus this time of year.

]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1096 20 eea799edaf9ade3cab8012c7e9db9bac no Christmas Traditions & Advent <p>Josh, Don and Stacy talk about their favorite Christmas traditions. (Any guess what Don's is?) </p><p>They also discuss Advent, what it is and why the Church traditionally celebrates it. </p> <p>Josh, Don and Stacy talk about their favorite Christmas traditions. (Any guess what Don's is?) </p><p>They also discuss Advent, what it is and why the Church traditionally celebrates it. </p> Josh, Don and Stacy talk about their favorite Christmas traditions. (Any guess what Don's is?)

They also discuss Advent, what it is and why the Church traditionally celebrates it.

]]> Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1533 21 ca816e9625c95b7c927c710446ac34f2 no Hot news takes on a cold day. <p>Josh, Don and Stacy give some quick "hot takes" on some of the news headlines from the weekend. They cover everything from presidential pardons to the price of eggs. </p> <p>Josh, Don and Stacy give some quick "hot takes" on some of the news headlines from the weekend. They cover everything from presidential pardons to the price of eggs. </p> Josh, Don and Stacy give some quick "hot takes" on some of the news headlines from the weekend. They cover everything from presidential pardons to the price of eggs.

]]> Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1827 22 b9c062f175037ccb98160c35ee9d99b6 no Thanksgiving Don Stubbs, Eric Schrock, Josh Nims <p>Josh, Eric and Don talk about their favorite Thanksgiving traditions, why we celebrate it, and the importance of gratitude. </p> <p>Josh, Eric and Don talk about their favorite Thanksgiving traditions, why we celebrate it, and the importance of gratitude. </p> Josh, Eric and Don talk about their favorite Thanksgiving traditions, why we celebrate it, and the importance of gratitude.

]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1466 23 396bd189a518f9fafb2d36a596b2c155 no Holiday Movie Previews <p>Eric and Josh discuss a few of the bigger movies coming to theaters right now this holiday season. They also discuss how we can consider our faith in the midst of enjoying films.</p> <p>Eric and Josh discuss a few of the bigger movies coming to theaters right now this holiday season. They also discuss how we can consider our faith in the midst of enjoying films.</p> Eric and Josh discuss a few of the bigger movies coming to theaters right now this holiday season. They also discuss how we can consider our faith in the midst of enjoying films.

]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1299 24 91ae4926983ff1b83a50af8c6962e0cf no Election Results Jeff Kaufman, Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher <p>Josh, Jeff and Stacy react and discuss the results of the Presidential election.</p> <p>Josh, Jeff and Stacy react and discuss the results of the Presidential election.</p> Josh, Jeff and Stacy react and discuss the results of the Presidential election.

]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1489 25 f4bb10975eb74a342ed51ef1205256a0 no Some Thoughts and a Prayer on Election Day Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Travis Troyer <p>Don, Travis and Josh share some pastoral thoughts for us to consider ahead of the election, as well as in the coming weeks. We close this episode praying for our country and its leaders. </p> <p>Don, Travis and Josh share some pastoral thoughts for us to consider ahead of the election, as well as in the coming weeks. We close this episode praying for our country and its leaders. </p> Don, Travis and Josh share some pastoral thoughts for us to consider ahead of the election, as well as in the coming weeks. We close this episode praying for our country and its leaders.

]]> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1033 26 bf8c0bf8c1e38249a76dd2f5678559cb no Halloween Andrew Welborn, Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher <p>Josh, Andrew and Stacy discuss the history and tradition of Halloween and how Christians approach the holiday in different ways.</p> <p>Josh, Andrew and Stacy discuss the history and tradition of Halloween and how Christians approach the holiday in different ways.</p> Josh, Andrew and Stacy discuss the history and tradition of Halloween and how Christians approach the holiday in different ways.

]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1718 27 02b9c860edac186d3d71adb8941d5493 no Seek the Welfare of Your City Andrew Welborn, Don Stubbs, Josh Nims <p>Josh, Don and Andrew discuss Jeremiah 29:7 where God commands his people to seek the welfare of the city they are living in. How does that apply to us today as Americans? How can we think about seeking the welfare of the cities we live in?</p> <p>Josh, Don and Andrew discuss Jeremiah 29:7 where God commands his people to seek the welfare of the city they are living in. How does that apply to us today as Americans? How can we think about seeking the welfare of the cities we live in?</p> Josh, Don and Andrew discuss Jeremiah 29:7 where God commands his people to seek the welfare of the city they are living in. How does that apply to us today as Americans? How can we think about seeking the welfare of the cities we live in?

]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1203 28 a23b241748fbfa3230e1c651995ee508 no Election 2024 Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher <p>Josh, Don and Stacy discuss the upcoming election, some of the main issues, and things the people of God may consider ahead of Election Day. </p> <p>Josh, Don and Stacy discuss the upcoming election, some of the main issues, and things the people of God may consider ahead of Election Day. </p> Josh, Don and Stacy discuss the upcoming election, some of the main issues, and things the people of God may consider ahead of Election Day. 

]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1836 29 35d7b5da9d89ec87821c9e9bf0759bd0 no A Healthy Life Part 3: Sleep and Recovery Extended Episode Josh Nims , Layla Gause <p>In part 3 of our healthy life series, Josh and Layla talk about the importance that sleep and recovery play into living a healthy lifestyle. </p> <p>In part 3 of our healthy life series, Josh and Layla talk about the importance that sleep and recovery play into living a healthy lifestyle. </p> In part 3 of our healthy life series, Josh and Layla talk about the importance that sleep and recovery play into living a healthy lifestyle.

]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1803 30 b5fc2578316a888fc9c511b83c5b310c no A Healthy Life Part 2: Fitness Extended Episode Josh Nims , Layla Gause <p>Josh and personal trainer Layla Gause continue A Healthy Life series and discuss the role that fitness plays into a healthy lifestyle. What are ways we can add movement to our busy lives? Do we really need to go to a gym to workout ? What are the long term and longevity benefits of regular exercise? Josh and Layla dive into these questions and more!</p> <p>Josh and personal trainer Layla Gause continue A Healthy Life series and discuss the role that fitness plays into a healthy lifestyle. What are ways we can add movement to our busy lives? Do we really need to go to a gym to workout ? What are the long term and longevity benefits of regular exercise? Josh and Layla dive into these questions and more!</p> Josh and personal trainer Layla Gause continue A Healthy Life series and discuss the role that fitness plays into a healthy lifestyle. What are ways we can add movement to our busy lives? Do we really need to go to a gym to workout ? What are the long term and longevity benefits of regular exercise? Josh and Layla dive into these questions and more!

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2063 31 0f18b2e789a598ea594483fd7f75de61 no Pickleball: The American Craze Don Stubbs, Jeff Kaufman, Josh Nims <p>In this fun podcast, Don, Jeff, Josh and special guest Tina Kaufman talk about the game that has taken the nation by storm: pickleball. In addition to why it is so much fun, and its health benefits, they also talk about how we can use this community game to open up conversations about Christ. </p> <p>In this fun podcast, Don, Jeff, Josh and special guest Tina Kaufman talk about the game that has taken the nation by storm: pickleball. In addition to why it is so much fun, and its health benefits, they also talk about how we can use this community game to open up conversations about Christ. </p> In this fun podcast, Don, Jeff, Josh and special guest Tina Kaufman talk about the game that has taken the nation by storm: pickleball. In addition to why it is so much fun, and its health benefits, they also talk about how we can use this community game to open up conversations about Christ.

]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1341 32 8d2fc0ef9d84c22030c5952931413d42 no DORA (areas for alcohol outside) in New Philadelphia Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Travis Troyer <p>Josh, Travis and Don discuss the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area proposed in downtown New Philadelphia. </p> <p>Josh, Travis and Don discuss the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area proposed in downtown New Philadelphia. </p> Josh, Travis and Don discuss the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area proposed in downtown New Philadelphia.

]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1542 33 422832e0f8fa318df0c41365d2e4dd38 no A Healthy Life Part 1 - Nutrition Extended Episode Josh Nims , Layla Gause <p>Josh and nutritionist Layla Gause discuss a core pillar of living a healthy life: nutrition. How is nutrition different than diets? What are macro nutrients and why are they important? How should we be thinking through nutrition as Christ followers? Josh and Layla discuss all these and more on this extended episode of Newsology. </p> <p>Josh and nutritionist Layla Gause discuss a core pillar of living a healthy life: nutrition. How is nutrition different than diets? What are macro nutrients and why are they important? How should we be thinking through nutrition as Christ followers? Josh and Layla discuss all these and more on this extended episode of Newsology. </p> Josh and nutritionist Layla Gause discuss a core pillar of living a healthy life: nutrition. How is nutrition different than diets? What are macro nutrients and why are they important? How should we be thinking through nutrition as Christ followers? Josh and Layla discuss all these and more on this extended episode of Newsology. 

]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2717 34 5bd9b086c1af2e017a1d4296b03191e0 no The Sports Dilemma Part 2 Eric Schrock, Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher <p>Josh, Eric and Stacy continue their discussion on extracurricular activities specifically how we need to guard our kid's identity and how we find balance as a family during busy sports seasons. </p> <p>Josh, Eric and Stacy continue their discussion on extracurricular activities specifically how we need to guard our kid's identity and how we find balance as a family during busy sports seasons. </p> Josh, Eric and Stacy continue their discussion on extracurricular activities specifically how we need to guard our kid's identity and how we find balance as a family during busy sports seasons.

]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1685 35 e5c0f7b7cc12e46f4fe62937e77859ef no The Sports Dilemma Part 1 Eric Schrock, Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher <p>Josh, Eric and Stacy discuss the pull of extra curricular sports and the conversations and decisions that parents have to make around it. </p> <p>Josh, Eric and Stacy discuss the pull of extra curricular sports and the conversations and decisions that parents have to make around it. </p> Josh, Eric and Stacy discuss the pull of extra curricular sports and the conversations and decisions that parents have to make around it. 

]]> Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1745 36 fe8108aa1c9d110f03fac5e2685fdd57 no Deconstruction Part 2: The Necessity of Community <p>Josh, Andrew and Don discuss how having biblical community is vital to our pursuit of following Jesus. </p> <p>Josh, Andrew and Don discuss how having biblical community is vital to our pursuit of following Jesus. </p> Josh, Andrew and Don discuss how having biblical community is vital to our pursuit of following Jesus.

]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1250 37 15ecf7dd1c48efcc4c2769ce00682b08 no A Conversation about Deconstruction Andrew Welborn, Don Stubbs, Josh Nims <p>Josh, Don and Andrew discuss the topic of deconstruction and reasons people choose to leave the Christian faith.  </p> <p>Josh, Don and Andrew discuss the topic of deconstruction and reasons people choose to leave the Christian faith.  </p> Josh, Don and Andrew discuss the topic of deconstruction and reasons people choose to leave the Christian faith.  

]]> Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1355 38 22e235cbbef11a72116ca4f7f0ca3fd8 no Biden Dropping Out of the Presidential Race. Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher <p>Josh, Don and Stacy discuss President Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race.</p> <p>Josh, Don and Stacy discuss President Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race.</p> Josh, Don and Stacy discuss President Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race.

]]> Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1345 39 7ef065ac7069c96a09ea9b59874d5ce3 no The Olympics Opening Ceremony Don Stubbs, Jeff Kaufman, Stacy Hamsher <p>Don hosts Jeff and Stacy as they discuss and react to the opening ceremony mocking the "Last Supper" painting. What should we think and how should we react when things like this happen?</p> <p>Don hosts Jeff and Stacy as they discuss and react to the opening ceremony mocking the "Last Supper" painting. What should we think and how should we react when things like this happen?</p> Don hosts Jeff and Stacy as they discuss and react to the opening ceremony mocking the "Last Supper" painting. What should we think and how should we react when things like this happen?

]]> Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1268 40 0ce9c5b60f2b78722c2c89dba433c888 no Education Options for Our Kids Part 2 *extended episode Josh Nims , Lisa Cerda, Stacy Hamsher <p>Josh, Stacy and special guest Lisa Cerda explore homeschooling and how parents can process through the different educational options for their kids. </p> <p>Josh, Stacy and special guest Lisa Cerda explore homeschooling and how parents can process through the different educational options for their kids. </p> Josh, Stacy and special guest Lisa Cerda explore homeschooling and how parents can process through the different educational options for their kids.

]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2756 41 02c7edbc49151ed0b2f60498d776aad5 no The Attempted Trump Assasination Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Travis Troyer <p>Don Travis and Josh react to the assassination attempt on former President Trump, and talk about how we can respond as Christ followers. </p> <p>Don Travis and Josh react to the assassination attempt on former President Trump, and talk about how we can respond as Christ followers. </p> Don Travis and Josh react to the assassination attempt on former President Trump, and talk about how we can respond as Christ followers. 

]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1052 42 689d7129ab5b994b5d8d59cc75a02ce0 no A Divided America Andrew Welborn, Don Stubbs, Josh Nims <p>Josh, Don and Andrew discuss how our nation and even the Church has felt divided over the past several years, and how the people of God can strive for unity in Christ amidst earthly divisions.</p> <p>Josh, Don and Andrew discuss how our nation and even the Church has felt divided over the past several years, and how the people of God can strive for unity in Christ amidst earthly divisions.</p> Josh, Don and Andrew discuss how our nation and even the Church has felt divided over the past several years, and how the people of God can strive for unity in Christ amidst earthly divisions.

]]> Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1201 43 181691406c3e92c7954269680d572e6b no Debate Reaction <p>Josh, Jeff and Stacy discuss and react to the Biden/Trump Debate last week. </p> <p>Josh, Jeff and Stacy discuss and react to the Biden/Trump Debate last week. </p> Josh, Jeff and Stacy discuss and react to the Biden/Trump Debate last week.

]]> Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1365 44 d128a51da42032902ddad0a30bc444f8 no Nutrition, Diets, and Everything in Between. Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Layla Gause <p>Josh, Don and special guest Nutritionist Layla Gause are back at the Newsology table and this time talk about health from a nutritional perspective. Are diets good or bad? What is actually in the food that we eat and how can we make healthy habits apart of our everyday life?</p> <p>Josh, Don and special guest Nutritionist Layla Gause are back at the Newsology table and this time talk about health from a nutritional perspective. Are diets good or bad? What is actually in the food that we eat and how can we make healthy habits apart of our everyday life?</p> Josh, Don and special guest Nutritionist Layla Gause are back at the Newsology table and this time talk about health from a nutritional perspective. Are diets good or bad? What is actually in the food that we eat and how can we make healthy habits apart of our everyday life?

]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1935 45 47affcb077cd07befde0146da0de7ebe no Education Options for Our Kids Part 1 *extended episode Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher, Todd MacMath <p>Josh, Stacy and special guest Todd MacMath explore public school and how parents can process through the different educational options for their kids.</p> <p>Josh, Stacy and special guest Todd MacMath explore public school and how parents can process through the different educational options for their kids.</p> Josh, Stacy and special guest Todd MacMath explore public school and how parents can process through the different educational options for their kids.

]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2356 46 fcb296383047282af9ef88369f932ee6 no Harrison Butker Graduation Speech Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Whitney Nims <p>Josh, Don and special guest Whitney Nims discuss the Harrison Butker Graduation speech at Benedictine College. </p> <p>Josh, Don and special guest Whitney Nims discuss the Harrison Butker Graduation speech at Benedictine College. </p> Josh, Don and special guest Whitney Nims discuss the Harrison Butker Graduation speech at Benedictine College.

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1305 47 21fabe9afac49d2fbc682a20964b1cd8 no Homelessness Part 2 Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Kenny Coblentz <p>Don, Josh and Kenny continue their discussion about homelessness, this time with some practical things that we can do as the body of Christ. </p><p><br></p><p>Kenny spoke about a trip that TBC has coming up in June to Columbus Relief. If you are interested you can sign up through the link in the description, or in the The Branch Church Oh app</p> <p>Don, Josh and Kenny continue their discussion about homelessness, this time with some practical things that we can do as the body of Christ. </p><p><br></p><p>Kenny spoke about a trip that TBC has coming up in June to Columbus Relief. If you are interested you can sign up through the link in the description, or in the The Branch Church Oh app</p> Don, Josh and Kenny continue their discussion about homelessness, this time with some practical things that we can do as the body of Christ.


Kenny spoke about a trip that TBC has coming up in June to Columbus Relief. If you are interested you can sign up through the link in the description, or in the The Branch Church Oh app

]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1145 48 bb5aafed4709f9c71aacd3e7c057df08 no Homelessness Part 1 Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Kenny Coblentz <p>Don, Josh and Kenny discuss the rise of homelessness and some of the causes.</p> <p>Don, Josh and Kenny discuss the rise of homelessness and some of the causes.</p> Don, Josh and Kenny discuss the rise of homelessness and some of the causes.

]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 999 49 bec56bdf8a08589d14779c8d141cc91e no Local Law Enforcement Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Travis Stocker <p>Josh and Don talk with Captain Travis Stocker of the Tuscarawas County Sheriffs department, and discuss the needs within our county as well as the challenges officers face on a daily basis.</p> <p>Josh and Don talk with Captain Travis Stocker of the Tuscarawas County Sheriffs department, and discuss the needs within our county as well as the challenges officers face on a daily basis.</p> Josh and Don talk with Captain Travis Stocker of the Tuscarawas County Sheriffs department, and discuss the needs within our county as well as the challenges officers face on a daily basis.

]]> Tue, 28 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1262 50 9725fd571bb0fe3cd4a6d93d2705e0e3 no College Protests Don Stubbs, Jeff Kaufman, Stacy Hamsher <p>Jeff, Don and Stacy discuss the college protests on campuses across the US. </p> <p>Jeff, Don and Stacy discuss the college protests on campuses across the US. </p> Jeff, Don and Stacy discuss the college protests on campuses across the US.

]]> Mon, 20 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1357 51 3532669db2176fafbd1e6ca12b338297 no NBA - Playoffs, Fouls and the Young Players Don Stubbs, Eric Schrock, Travis Troyer <p>Trav, Eric and Don discuss the NBA playoffs, LaBron and Bronny James and over the top foul reactions. *Special guest appearance by Jeff Kaufman*</p> <p>Trav, Eric and Don discuss the NBA playoffs, LaBron and Bronny James and over the top foul reactions. *Special guest appearance by Jeff Kaufman*</p> Trav, Eric and Don discuss the NBA playoffs, LaBron and Bronny James and over the top foul reactions. *Special guest appearance by Jeff Kaufman*

]]> Mon, 13 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1273 52 d2a07066d87517efee14aa2dae2aa109 no Christian Commercialism Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher <p>Josh, Don and Stacy talk about the commercialism that has found its way into modern Christianity. Is this what Jesus had in mind when he told us to go make disciples? What should make of people putting their names on Bibles, or Jesus' face on merchandise to sell?</p> <p>Josh, Don and Stacy talk about the commercialism that has found its way into modern Christianity. Is this what Jesus had in mind when he told us to go make disciples? What should make of people putting their names on Bibles, or Jesus' face on merchandise to sell?</p> Josh, Don and Stacy talk about the commercialism that has found its way into modern Christianity. Is this what Jesus had in mind when he told us to go make disciples? What should make of people putting their names on Bibles, or Jesus' face on merchandise to sell?

]]> Mon, 06 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 987 53 96f3066d3c0083833d637c6da336299f no Healthy Living Part 2 Eric Schrock, Josh Nims , Travis Troyer <p>Josh, Eric and Travis talk about practical ways they have approached healthy living and what motivates them in their own lives.</p> <p>Josh, Eric and Travis talk about practical ways they have approached healthy living and what motivates them in their own lives.</p> Josh, Eric and Travis talk about practical ways they have approached healthy living and what motivates them in their own lives.

]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1354 54 61ca69df63406f008c048f7a251efe11 no Healthy Living Part 1 Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Layla Gause <p>Josh, Don and Layla Gause discuss the topic of healthy living and how people can think through things such as nutrition, exercise, and simple wellness practices that encourage healthy living in our daily lives.  </p> <p>Josh, Don and Layla Gause discuss the topic of healthy living and how people can think through things such as nutrition, exercise, and simple wellness practices that encourage healthy living in our daily lives.  </p> Josh, Don and Layla Gause discuss the topic of healthy living and how people can think through things such as nutrition, exercise, and simple wellness practices that encourage healthy living in our daily lives.  

]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1428 55 fc37f38727dc90af2a68917343cd7b73 no Self Absorbed Culture Don Stubbs, Josh Nims <p>Don and Josh discuss how aspects of our culture have become very self focused and how we can live differently as the people of God.  </p> <p>Don and Josh discuss how aspects of our culture have become very self focused and how we can live differently as the people of God.  </p> Don and Josh discuss how aspects of our culture have become very self focused and how we can live differently as the people of God.  

]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1055 56 7adaad9dcef3aa33cc587f9c234ba4db no Dealing with Difficult Health Issues Eric Schrock, Ivan Miller , Josh Nims <p>Recently, the Royal family has received two different difficult health diagnoses, that prompted a conversation about how we work through health problems with ourselves or close friends and family. Josh, Eric and Ivan Miller discuss that on this week's podcast. </p> <p>Recently, the Royal family has received two different difficult health diagnoses, that prompted a conversation about how we work through health problems with ourselves or close friends and family. Josh, Eric and Ivan Miller discuss that on this week's podcast. </p> Recently, the Royal family has received two different difficult health diagnoses, that prompted a conversation about how we work through health problems with ourselves or close friends and family. Josh, Eric and Ivan Miller discuss that on this week's podcast.

]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1510 57 9c9198f41c8a9133cc2fbe4d96dd8ac1 no Solar Eclipse Eric Schrock, Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher <p>Josh, Stacy and Eric discuss the Solar Eclipse happening on April 8! They also react to a recent social media post that makes claims about the meaning of the upcoming solar eclipse on 4/8/24.</p> <p>Josh, Stacy and Eric discuss the Solar Eclipse happening on April 8! They also react to a recent social media post that makes claims about the meaning of the upcoming solar eclipse on 4/8/24.</p> Josh, Stacy and Eric discuss the Solar Eclipse happening on April 8! They also react to a recent social media post that makes claims about the meaning of the upcoming solar eclipse on 4/8/24.

]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1629 58 169ffd1480cb1bf39985d8cb5b673b4f no Easter Week Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Travis Troyer <p>Don, Travis, and Josh discuss Easter and how, what and why we celebrate. </p> <p>Don, Travis, and Josh discuss Easter and how, what and why we celebrate. </p> Don, Travis, and Josh discuss Easter and how, what and why we celebrate.

]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1030 59 3164729d2dbfd33b243642aa09654bb9 no Christian Athletes Part 2 Professional Platforms <p>Travis, Andrew and Eric talk about Christian Athletes in professional spaces. How we should think about them, pray for them and how they use their respective platforms for Christ. </p> <p>Travis, Andrew and Eric talk about Christian Athletes in professional spaces. How we should think about them, pray for them and how they use their respective platforms for Christ. </p> Travis, Andrew and Eric talk about Christian Athletes in professional spaces. How we should think about them, pray for them and how they use their respective platforms for Christ.

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1313 60 00cd69d26e28615c0ad25f60bb0bb786 no Christian Athletes Part 1 Highschool Athletes Jackson Reifenschneider's Story Jackson Reifenschneider, Josh Nims , Lisa Rusk <p>Josh talks with high school football player Jackson Reifenschneider and his mom Lisa about how God has worked in their lives, and how Jackson has been able to use the platform of athletics for Christ, with the help of Lisa’s guiding influence along the way.</p> <p>Josh talks with high school football player Jackson Reifenschneider and his mom Lisa about how God has worked in their lives, and how Jackson has been able to use the platform of athletics for Christ, with the help of Lisa’s guiding influence along the way.</p> Josh talks with high school football player Jackson Reifenschneider and his mom Lisa about how God has worked in their lives, and how Jackson has been able to use the platform of athletics for Christ, with the help of Lisa’s guiding influence along the way.

]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1378 61 a22256cc2aafac1003497361657081ef no He Gets Us Super Bowl Ad Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher <p>Josh, Don and Stacy talk about the recent Super Bowl "He gets us" ad. Both the whole campaign and the most recent foot washing ad.</p> <p>Josh, Don and Stacy talk about the recent Super Bowl "He gets us" ad. Both the whole campaign and the most recent foot washing ad.</p> Josh, Don and Stacy talk about the recent Super Bowl "He gets us" ad. Both the whole campaign and the most recent foot washing ad.

]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1138 62 df44871abb8637e11c12be26f5d2c01f no Recent violence in public places Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Travis Troyer <p>Josh, Don and Trav discuss the recent violence that has been done in public places. How do we navigate a world where this is a reality without operating in fear?</p> <p>Josh, Don and Trav discuss the recent violence that has been done in public places. How do we navigate a world where this is a reality without operating in fear?</p> Josh, Don and Trav discuss the recent violence that has been done in public places. How do we navigate a world where this is a reality without operating in fear?

]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1056 63 f1ba05f8cdf07e64f6c7ab24a65ca59a no Alistair Begg and the LGBTQ+ controversy Don Stubbs, Jeff Kaufman, Stacy Hamsher <p>Jeff, Don and Stacy discuss the recent controversial answer that Alistair Begg gave regarding Christians attending homosexual weddings. What is the response we should have as Christians? Why does it seem we are always drawn to discussing these topics? What should we do when we disagree with fellow believers on these matters?</p> <p>Jeff, Don and Stacy discuss the recent controversial answer that Alistair Begg gave regarding Christians attending homosexual weddings. What is the response we should have as Christians? Why does it seem we are always drawn to discussing these topics? What should we do when we disagree with fellow believers on these matters?</p> Jeff, Don and Stacy discuss the recent controversial answer that Alistair Begg gave regarding Christians attending homosexual weddings. What is the response we should have as Christians? Why does it seem we are always drawn to discussing these topics? What should we do when we disagree with fellow believers on these matters?

]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1480 64 563e2fadf48eb891b32698987e1266fb no Valentines Day and other commercialized holidays Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher <p>Happy St. Valentine's Day week. Josh, Don and Stacy discuss Valentine's Day and what it has become, as well as other "Hallmark Holidays". </p> <p>Happy St. Valentine's Day week. Josh, Don and Stacy discuss Valentine's Day and what it has become, as well as other "Hallmark Holidays". </p> Happy St. Valentine's Day week. Josh, Don and Stacy discuss Valentine's Day and what it has become, as well as other "Hallmark Holidays".

]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 856 65 e702d9098c5515df30898a9ecd31e587 no Superbowl 2024 Eric Schrock, Josh Nims , Travis Troyer <p>We kick-off our 2024 year of Newsology with looking ahead to the biggest game of the year! Who will win? What about the commercials? Josh, Eric and Travis discuss it all!</p> <p>We kick-off our 2024 year of Newsology with looking ahead to the biggest game of the year! Who will win? What about the commercials? Josh, Eric and Travis discuss it all!</p> We kick-off our 2024 year of Newsology with looking ahead to the biggest game of the year! Who will win? What about the commercials? Josh, Eric and Travis discuss it all!

]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1114 66 a9a0fac52d6fe01fe46b18a5eaf000a9 no New Year's Spiritual Thoughts Eric Schrock, Josh Nims <p>Welcome to 2024! Eric and Josh discuss entering into the New Year with some spiritual thoughts and questions to think about. </p> <p>Welcome to 2024! Eric and Josh discuss entering into the New Year with some spiritual thoughts and questions to think about. </p> Welcome to 2024! Eric and Josh discuss entering into the New Year with some spiritual thoughts and questions to think about.

]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 674 67 b6b6f2a998c4488f485bb5ee56a52381 no Merry Chirstmas! Don Stubbs, Eric Schrock, Josh Nims <p>In this festive podcast, Eric, Josh and Don have a lot of fun discussing all things Christmas! </p> <p>In this festive podcast, Eric, Josh and Don have a lot of fun discussing all things Christmas! </p> In this festive podcast, Eric, Josh and Don have a lot of fun discussing all things Christmas!

]]> Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1249 68 b3b4eeb114656a333afa8013f1cd7318 no Sound of Freedom And leaders who fall Don Stubbs, Eric Schrock, Stacy Hamsher <p>Eric, Don and Stacy discuss the scandal surrounding Tim Ballard and Sound of Freedom movie. And what do we do when people we view as leaders fall. </p> <p>Eric, Don and Stacy discuss the scandal surrounding Tim Ballard and Sound of Freedom movie. And what do we do when people we view as leaders fall. </p> Eric, Don and Stacy discuss the scandal surrounding Tim Ballard and Sound of Freedom movie. And what do we do when people we view as leaders fall.

]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1724 69 49f534a9c9c3020d5dac12b1497ef141 no Israel and Palestine 2 mos later. Jeff Kaufman, Stacy Hamsher, Travis Troyer <p>Travis, Jeff and Stacy discuss the continuing war between Israel and Hamas, its affect on the civilians in Palestine and Israel, how our interpretation of biblical passages should or should not influence our view on the war, and that we should remember our brothers and sisters in Christ in the region. </p> <p>Travis, Jeff and Stacy discuss the continuing war between Israel and Hamas, its affect on the civilians in Palestine and Israel, how our interpretation of biblical passages should or should not influence our view on the war, and that we should remember our brothers and sisters in Christ in the region. </p> Travis, Jeff and Stacy discuss the continuing war between Israel and Hamas, its affect on the civilians in Palestine and Israel, how our interpretation of biblical passages should or should not influence our view on the war, and that we should remember our brothers and sisters in Christ in the region.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1590 70 5070d6e0b6946787f3b28d45d0cfa030 no Tattoo artist Kat Von D and Christians who don't fit the mold. Don Stubbs, Stacy Hamsher, Travis Troyer <p>Stacy, Don and Travis talk about Kat Von D (from LA Ink) and her conversion to Christianity and baptism video that went viral. As well as generally why we tend to be so critical of believers who don't fit the mold, and how that can be damaging to the cause of Christ. </p> <p>Stacy, Don and Travis talk about Kat Von D (from LA Ink) and her conversion to Christianity and baptism video that went viral. As well as generally why we tend to be so critical of believers who don't fit the mold, and how that can be damaging to the cause of Christ. </p> Stacy, Don and Travis talk about Kat Von D (from LA Ink) and her conversion to Christianity and baptism video that went viral. As well as generally why we tend to be so critical of believers who don't fit the mold, and how that can be damaging to the cause of Christ.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1361 71 23d775b6257ab51e073cbb14faf738ba no Thanksgiving Fun Eric Schrock, Jeff Kaufman, Josh Nims <p>Josh, Jeff and Eric discuss Thanksgiving, why we celebrate and some fun traditions they have,</p> <p>Josh, Jeff and Eric discuss Thanksgiving, why we celebrate and some fun traditions they have,</p> Josh, Jeff and Eric discuss Thanksgiving, why we celebrate and some fun traditions they have,

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1200 72 1fbe49defe0f9fcb33954d316ae9b1ca no Walking through the tragedy at Tusky Valley Don Stubbs, Jeff Kaufman, Josh Nims <p>Yesterday tragedy struck our community. This afternoon some of the TBC staff process the terrible news, and talk about how we can walk through and help others as they go through incredible grief. </p><p><br></p><p>If you are struggling with the events that transpired, please reach out to one of our pastors. They would be more than willing to sit with you and walk through this with you. </p> <p>Yesterday tragedy struck our community. This afternoon some of the TBC staff process the terrible news, and talk about how we can walk through and help others as they go through incredible grief. </p><p><br></p><p>If you are struggling with the events that transpired, please reach out to one of our pastors. They would be more than willing to sit with you and walk through this with you. </p> Yesterday tragedy struck our community. This afternoon some of the TBC staff process the terrible news, and talk about how we can walk through and help others as they go through incredible grief.


If you are struggling with the events that transpired, please reach out to one of our pastors. They would be more than willing to sit with you and walk through this with you.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1086 73 0de48ec63e61663f364de0651840b1cb no What does healthy body image look like? Kajsa Coblentz, kenzi radloff, Travis Troyer <p>Travis, Kajsa and Kenzi discuss the idea of our body image. What are the influences that change how we view our body and how should we combat those negative influences</p> <p>Travis, Kajsa and Kenzi discuss the idea of our body image. What are the influences that change how we view our body and how should we combat those negative influences</p> Travis, Kajsa and Kenzi discuss the idea of our body image. What are the influences that change how we view our body and how should we combat those negative influences

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1220 74 20c96f0f20fd5f30c81a855e1205cd7c no Election edition: Ohio's Issue 2 Should all Marijauna be legal? Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Orvis Campbell <p>Tuscarawas County Sheriff Orvis Campbell joins the podcast to discuss Issue 2, the Ohio ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana. </p><p><br></p><p>Sheriff Campbell shares not just his opinion on the ballot measure, but real examples that he has come across regarding marijuana usage both medicinally and recreationally. </p> <p>Tuscarawas County Sheriff Orvis Campbell joins the podcast to discuss Issue 2, the Ohio ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana. </p><p><br></p><p>Sheriff Campbell shares not just his opinion on the ballot measure, but real examples that he has come across regarding marijuana usage both medicinally and recreationally. </p> Tuscarawas County Sheriff Orvis Campbell joins the podcast to discuss Issue 2, the Ohio ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana.


Sheriff Campbell shares not just his opinion on the ballot measure, but real examples that he has come across regarding marijuana usage both medicinally and recreationally.

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1480 75 c0802bb67f1ebea85c10361e1756996a no Election edition: Ohio's Issue 1 Abortion on the ballot Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher <p>Josh, Don and Stacy discuss Ohio's Issue 1 which will be on the ballot on November 7. They talk about what the current abortion laws and regulations are in Ohio as well as what Issue one would change. </p><p><br></p><p>You can see the full text of the issue they are talking about by clicking on the link.</p><p><br></p><p>*Note: Don and Stacy discuss the current laws, there is a "Heartbeat bill" that was passed by the Ohio legislature, but it has been indefinitely blocked by the Ohio Courts, so it is not in effect nor is it enforced, and it does not appear that it will be anytime soon. </p> <p>Josh, Don and Stacy discuss Ohio's Issue 1 which will be on the ballot on November 7. They talk about what the current abortion laws and regulations are in Ohio as well as what Issue one would change. </p><p><br></p><p>You can see the full text of the issue they are talking about by clicking on the link.</p><p><br></p><p>*Note: Don and Stacy discuss the current laws, there is a "Heartbeat bill" that was passed by the Ohio legislature, but it has been indefinitely blocked by the Ohio Courts, so it is not in effect nor is it enforced, and it does not appear that it will be anytime soon. </p> Josh, Don and Stacy discuss Ohio's Issue 1 which will be on the ballot on November 7. They talk about what the current abortion laws and regulations are in Ohio as well as what Issue one would change.


You can see the full text of the issue they are talking about by clicking on the link.


*Note: Don and Stacy discuss the current laws, there is a "Heartbeat bill" that was passed by the Ohio legislature, but it has been indefinitely blocked by the Ohio Courts, so it is not in effect nor is it enforced, and it does not appear that it will be anytime soon.

]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1619 76 5d5b73184897943d764c68615a6600fa no Climate Change Jeff Kaufman, Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher <p>Jeff, Josh and Stacy discuss global warming? Climate change? Whatever you want to call it, they discuss it. What is it, what causes it, and what should we think about it. </p> <p>Jeff, Josh and Stacy discuss global warming? Climate change? Whatever you want to call it, they discuss it. What is it, what causes it, and what should we think about it. </p> Jeff, Josh and Stacy discuss global warming? Climate change? Whatever you want to call it, they discuss it. What is it, what causes it, and what should we think about it.

]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1443 77 42c423fe5eded4397ebf5f93b81585af no The conflict between Israel and Hamas Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher <p>Josh hosts Don and Stacy as they discuss the current conflict in the Middle East between Hamas and Israel. What is it, what is the history of the conflict over this area, and as Christians how should we approach the news surrounding it. </p> <p>Josh hosts Don and Stacy as they discuss the current conflict in the Middle East between Hamas and Israel. What is it, what is the history of the conflict over this area, and as Christians how should we approach the news surrounding it. </p> Josh hosts Don and Stacy as they discuss the current conflict in the Middle East between Hamas and Israel. What is it, what is the history of the conflict over this area, and as Christians how should we approach the news surrounding it.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1619 78 9f4e3639ecf76c1275d4db2f6ae48bd3 no There is no Speaker of the House. Don Stubbs, Jeff Kaufman, Stacy Hamsher <p>Jeff, Don and Stacy discuss the recent vote in the US House of Representatives to oust Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. </p> <p>Jeff, Don and Stacy discuss the recent vote in the US House of Representatives to oust Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. </p> Jeff, Don and Stacy discuss the recent vote in the US House of Representatives to oust Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1300 79 46cc4ff458d5dc57c604fda1c314bc86 no Auto Workers, Writers and Actors strike. Don Stubbs, Eric Schrock, Zach Coblentz <p>Zach, Don and Eric discuss the various union strikes that are happening. Why should we care? </p> <p>Zach, Don and Eric discuss the various union strikes that are happening. Why should we care? </p> Zach, Don and Eric discuss the various union strikes that are happening. Why should we care?

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1337 80 9234e438a65155347df732c14ac6b75f no Coach Prime Don Stubbs, Eric Schrock, Travis Troyer <p>Eric Trav and Don discuss the coach that has all of college football talking: Coach Prime - Deion Sanders.</p> <p>Eric Trav and Don discuss the coach that has all of college football talking: Coach Prime - Deion Sanders.</p> Eric Trav and Don discuss the coach that has all of college football talking: Coach Prime - Deion Sanders.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1394 81 561dba6302fca67e82aed061e6d2373a no Prisoner escapee in PA Don Stubbs, Eric Schrock, Josh Nims <p>Eric, Don and Josh discuss the recent prisoner escapee from Pennsylvania, how should we as Christians think and react when news like this happens?</p> <p>Eric, Don and Josh discuss the recent prisoner escapee from Pennsylvania, how should we as Christians think and react when news like this happens?</p> Eric, Don and Josh discuss the recent prisoner escapee from Pennsylvania, how should we as Christians think and react when news like this happens?

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1356 82 33b1cd747ec463a21a8ff6b722308460 no 9/11, 22 years later Eric Schrock, Josh Nims , Travis Troyer <p>Travis, Eric and Josh remember 9/11 and how it can help us keep things in perspective. </p> <p>Travis, Eric and Josh remember 9/11 and how it can help us keep things in perspective. </p> Travis, Eric and Josh remember 9/11 and how it can help us keep things in perspective.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 935 83 2fb0324ca3824af2e6af46710e979e96 no Transgender Issues: Compassion and Conviction Don Stubbs, Eric Schrock, Jeff Kaufman <p>Jeff, Eric and Don discuss the divisive cultural topic of transgender issues. Most importantly how can we as Christian approach this conversation with biblical conviction and and Christ's compassion. </p> <p>Jeff, Eric and Don discuss the divisive cultural topic of transgender issues. Most importantly how can we as Christian approach this conversation with biblical conviction and and Christ's compassion. </p> Jeff, Eric and Don discuss the divisive cultural topic of transgender issues. Most importantly how can we as Christian approach this conversation with biblical conviction and and Christ's compassion.

]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1260 84 a04a6f60cfe8fb55435a357a4ad2c401 no Rich Men North of Richmond Eric Schrock, Jeff Kaufman, Travis Troyer <p>Travis, Jeff and Eric discuss the billboard topping new song that everyone is talking about by Oliver Anthony. What (if anything) should we make of the song?</p> <p>Travis, Jeff and Eric discuss the billboard topping new song that everyone is talking about by Oliver Anthony. What (if anything) should we make of the song?</p> Travis, Jeff and Eric discuss the billboard topping new song that everyone is talking about by Oliver Anthony. What (if anything) should we make of the song?

]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1347 85 1f07e82f586a797616edb649e7ddc4a3 no Should Christians even care about the news? Don Stubbs, Eric Schrock <p>Don and Eric discuss the over arching question of whether or not we should even care about what is happening in the news. And if we do, where should we look?</p> <p>Don and Eric discuss the over arching question of whether or not we should even care about what is happening in the news. And if we do, where should we look?</p> Don and Eric discuss the over arching question of whether or not we should even care about what is happening in the news. And if we do, where should we look?

]]> Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1086 86 31e175b0bd68f64f4e05be07b52396a9 no Florida's Immigration Law <p>Eric, Don and Josh discuss the recent proposed change to the Florida law regarding illegal immigrants and then more broadly immigration and amnesty. </p> <p>Eric, Don and Josh discuss the recent proposed change to the Florida law regarding illegal immigrants and then more broadly immigration and amnesty. </p> Eric, Don and Josh discuss the recent proposed change to the Florida law regarding illegal immigrants and then more broadly immigration and amnesty.

]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1077 87 d20286e41c469924040f7508d5688bdd no Educational choices (part 2) <p>Josh, Jeff and Stacy are back to talk some more specifics of pros and cons when it comes to our educational options and how we have processed these decisions as parents raising our kids to follow the Lord. </p> <p>Josh, Jeff and Stacy are back to talk some more specifics of pros and cons when it comes to our educational options and how we have processed these decisions as parents raising our kids to follow the Lord. </p> Josh, Jeff and Stacy are back to talk some more specifics of pros and cons when it comes to our educational options and how we have processed these decisions as parents raising our kids to follow the Lord.

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1562 88 0ff7b2a92abfea2409cf2f3f0150256f no Educational choices (part 1) Jeff Kaufman, Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher <p>Josh, Jeff and Stacy discuss some big picture ideas that we should think about when it comes to the educational options that we have when it comes to our kids. </p><p><br></p><p>Between the 3 of them they have experience across the spectrum of Public, Private and Homeschooling. </p> <p>Josh, Jeff and Stacy discuss some big picture ideas that we should think about when it comes to the educational options that we have when it comes to our kids. </p><p><br></p><p>Between the 3 of them they have experience across the spectrum of Public, Private and Homeschooling. </p> Josh, Jeff and Stacy discuss some big picture ideas that we should think about when it comes to the educational options that we have when it comes to our kids.


Between the 3 of them they have experience across the spectrum of Public, Private and Homeschooling.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1111 89 afffc1014bc7273401e2c7b678eac03e no Godly conversations about difficult topics The one where Stacy admits Jeff made a good point. Jeff Kaufman, Stacy Hamsher, Travis Troyer <p>In today's episode we take a break from the news, but talk a little about the heart behind Newsology. How or why should we talk about difficult or controversial topics, but in a godly way. </p> <p>In today's episode we take a break from the news, but talk a little about the heart behind Newsology. How or why should we talk about difficult or controversial topics, but in a godly way. </p> In today's episode we take a break from the news, but talk a little about the heart behind Newsology. How or why should we talk about difficult or controversial topics, but in a godly way.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1478 90 0629255b6fe8b97353003182aaecb259 no Inflation What should we think, and what can we do? Don Stubbs, Eric Schrock, Jeff Kaufman <p>Eric, Don and Jeff discuss the current inflationary economy. Does the Bible have anything to say on the topic? </p> <p>Eric, Don and Jeff discuss the current inflationary economy. Does the Bible have anything to say on the topic? </p> Eric, Don and Jeff discuss the current inflationary economy. Does the Bible have anything to say on the topic?

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1672 91 4c957da56806385a76781a17d7e18a1f no Tik-Tok trend: Bed Rotting Don Stubbs, Eric Schrock, Jeff Kaufman <p>Eric, Don and Jeff discuss the popular new trend of "Bed Rotting" then jump into the larger topic of self care. </p> <p>Eric, Don and Jeff discuss the popular new trend of "Bed Rotting" then jump into the larger topic of self care. </p> Eric, Don and Jeff discuss the popular new trend of "Bed Rotting" then jump into the larger topic of self care.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1128 92 e6a9abc840dd30fc7eecaa76fbfb4d42 no The Supreme Court and Affirmative Action Don Stubbs, Jeff Kaufman, Stacy Hamsher <p>Jeff, Don and Stacy discuss the recent Supreme Court Decision on UNC & Harvard and college admissions as it relates to affirmative action. There are some different perspectives, but most importantly how should we think and what should we do as Christians. </p> <p>Jeff, Don and Stacy discuss the recent Supreme Court Decision on UNC & Harvard and college admissions as it relates to affirmative action. There are some different perspectives, but most importantly how should we think and what should we do as Christians. </p> Jeff, Don and Stacy discuss the recent Supreme Court Decision on UNC & Harvard and college admissions as it relates to affirmative action. There are some different perspectives, but most importantly how should we think and what should we do as Christians.

]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1423 93 86722173ff50945009d1b99dde91bb8b no Titanic Submarine Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Travis Troyer <p>Travis, Don and Josh discuss the recent submarine implosion and have conversation about considering risks that come along with different adventures.</p> <p>Travis, Don and Josh discuss the recent submarine implosion and have conversation about considering risks that come along with different adventures.</p> Travis, Don and Josh discuss the recent submarine implosion and have conversation about considering risks that come along with different adventures.

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1117 94 050fc5326c446816e7eaa8faca03e64c no Artificial Intelligence Episode II Don Stubbs, Jason Hamhser, Josh Nims Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1248 95 9c13ee1d000440c3d1a0462423b1ce42 no Artificial Intelligence Episode I, what is it and why is it in the news what are Eric Kaufman, Jason Hamhser, Jeff Kaufman <p>In this episode Jeff, Jason and Eric Kaufman discuss AI. Mostly from the perspective of what it is, how it can affect our lives and why it is newsworthy. </p> <p>In this episode Jeff, Jason and Eric Kaufman discuss AI. Mostly from the perspective of what it is, how it can affect our lives and why it is newsworthy. </p> In this episode Jeff, Jason and Eric Kaufman discuss AI. Mostly from the perspective of what it is, how it can affect our lives and why it is newsworthy.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1334 96 04f03be5ddce3c95f65cf86c279b51d8 no BONUS episode: LIV/PGA Eric Schrock, Jeff Kaufman, Patrick Miller <p>This week we have a bonus second episode, as a follow-up to the episode we did a few months ago on PGA and LIV Golf.</p> <p>This week we have a bonus second episode, as a follow-up to the episode we did a few months ago on PGA and LIV Golf.</p> This week we have a bonus second episode, as a follow-up to the episode we did a few months ago on PGA and LIV Golf.

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 817 97 854ba17e4c9a8174a352603b2f337029 no Backyard BBQ Don Stubbs, Eric Schrock, Travis Troyer <p>Travis, Don and Eric talk all things summer grilling! Recipes, methods and most importantly how we can view our backyard bbq as a way to build community.</p> <p>Travis, Don and Eric talk all things summer grilling! Recipes, methods and most importantly how we can view our backyard bbq as a way to build community.</p> Travis, Don and Eric talk all things summer grilling! Recipes, methods and most importantly how we can view our backyard bbq as a way to build community.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1285 98 0160e475de85617a00776a2777a4f500 no The Debt Ceiling Debate Don Stubbs, Eric Schrock, Jeff Kaufman <p>Eric, Jeff and Don discuss what the debt ceiling is, what the debate is over, and what if anything does the Bible have to say about it.</p> <p>Eric, Jeff and Don discuss what the debt ceiling is, what the debate is over, and what if anything does the Bible have to say about it.</p> Eric, Jeff and Don discuss what the debt ceiling is, what the debate is over, and what if anything does the Bible have to say about it.

]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1248 99 c243f0faabe91581b8aa0310ad141373 no Role Models in Sports Eric Schrock, Jeff Kaufman, Travis <p>Eric, Travis and Jeff discuss role models in sports. Who are some we should look up to and admire, or should we view professional athletes as role models for ourselves or our kids. </p> <p>Eric, Travis and Jeff discuss role models in sports. Who are some we should look up to and admire, or should we view professional athletes as role models for ourselves or our kids. </p> Eric, Travis and Jeff discuss role models in sports. Who are some we should look up to and admire, or should we view professional athletes as role models for ourselves or our kids.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1282 100 d610a81e90ce283bdd6f55fdaa6c52ce no College Athletes: Name Image and Likeness Eric Schrock, Jeff Kaufman, Travis Troyer <p>Eric, Jeff and Travis discuss NIL, not just what it is but also how we should view the fairness of it in light of what the Bible teaches. </p> <p>Eric, Jeff and Travis discuss NIL, not just what it is but also how we should view the fairness of it in light of what the Bible teaches. </p> Eric, Jeff and Travis discuss NIL, not just what it is but also how we should view the fairness of it in light of what the Bible teaches.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1404 101 3494b5dbcc700f603e993f02d0207d13 no Why are young people migrating away from the church? Don Stubbs, Eric Schrock, Kajsa Coblentz <p>Eric, Don and Kajsa discuss the movement of the younger generation moving away from the organized church. Why is that? Does that mean they are walking away from Christ? How can we help?</p> <p>Eric, Don and Kajsa discuss the movement of the younger generation moving away from the organized church. Why is that? Does that mean they are walking away from Christ? How can we help?</p> Eric, Don and Kajsa discuss the movement of the younger generation moving away from the organized church. Why is that? Does that mean they are walking away from Christ? How can we help?

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1311 102 82c262fde7cc3439d4977c8dff11913e no Casual Christianity A social identity or a committed relationship? Don Stubbs, Eric Schrock, Travis Troyer <p>Eric, Don and Travis discuss casual Christianity. What are trends that we are seeing, what does that look like in our modern context and what should we think about it?</p> <p>Eric, Don and Travis discuss casual Christianity. What are trends that we are seeing, what does that look like in our modern context and what should we think about it?</p> Eric, Don and Travis discuss casual Christianity. What are trends that we are seeing, what does that look like in our modern context and what should we think about it?

]]> Mon, 08 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1203 103 14add8e5ecdc5cffa5eaad5b7c81ebf3 no Ban the books? Jeff Kaufman, Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher <p>Jeff, Josh and Stacy discuss the recent uptick in people advocating for the removal of books from book shelves. </p> <p>Jeff, Josh and Stacy discuss the recent uptick in people advocating for the removal of books from book shelves. </p> Jeff, Josh and Stacy discuss the recent uptick in people advocating for the removal of books from book shelves.

]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1184 104 1797b60b2523f3a09f2977564ff269ea no School Violence Part 2: Bullying Don Stubbs, Eric Schrock, Noah Boyd <p>Eric, Don and Noah discuss the subject of bullying. They share their thoughts on how to handle your children following incidents where they are the bully or are victims of bullying. To close the episode, listen in to their thoughts on how to have conversations with your kids and others about the topic as Christians.</p> <p>Eric, Don and Noah discuss the subject of bullying. They share their thoughts on how to handle your children following incidents where they are the bully or are victims of bullying. To close the episode, listen in to their thoughts on how to have conversations with your kids and others about the topic as Christians.</p> Eric, Don and Noah discuss the subject of bullying. They share their thoughts on how to handle your children following incidents where they are the bully or are victims of bullying. To close the episode, listen in to their thoughts on how to have conversations with your kids and others about the topic as Christians.

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1369 105 8f9b50dba5ea0986ec2f5d83f2ef4f14 no School Violence Part 1: Gun Violence Gun Violence in our schools Don Stubbs, Eric Schrock, Noah Boyd <p>Eric, Don and special guest Noah Boyd discuss school violence from the perspectives of parents, school professionals and Christ-followers. </p><p>Noah Boyd is the school counselor for Hiland High School in Berlin, Ohio. He works with students in 7th through 12th grade</p> <p>Eric, Don and special guest Noah Boyd discuss school violence from the perspectives of parents, school professionals and Christ-followers. </p><p>Noah Boyd is the school counselor for Hiland High School in Berlin, Ohio. He works with students in 7th through 12th grade</p> Eric, Don and special guest Noah Boyd discuss school violence from the perspectives of parents, school professionals and Christ-followers. 

Noah Boyd is the school counselor for Hiland High School in Berlin, Ohio. He works with students in 7th through 12th grade

]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1420 106 0dfdccb0459885ca29ef4d1a165b072a no The Trump Indictment <p>Jeff, Travis and Stacy discuss the recent indictment of President Trump. What are some of the things we should care about regarding the indictment and how we can keep things in perspective.</p> <p>Jeff, Travis and Stacy discuss the recent indictment of President Trump. What are some of the things we should care about regarding the indictment and how we can keep things in perspective.</p> Jeff, Travis and Stacy discuss the recent indictment of President Trump. What are some of the things we should care about regarding the indictment and how we can keep things in perspective.

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1335 107 e6f8fea4c52de2a360e340dcf82ce37e no Social Media Part 2 Jason Hamhser, Josh Nims , Kajsa Coblentz <p>Josh, Kajsa and Jason continue the discussion of social media, what is it good for and how can we as Christians navigate through this thing that seems so part of everyday life. </p> <p>Josh, Kajsa and Jason continue the discussion of social media, what is it good for and how can we as Christians navigate through this thing that seems so part of everyday life. </p> Josh, Kajsa and Jason continue the discussion of social media, what is it good for and how can we as Christians navigate through this thing that seems so part of everyday life.

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1466 108 e03cdc5804c112a042513a65f404b567 no Social Media Part 1 Don Stubbs, Jeff Kaufman, Stacy Hamsher <p>We dive into the question, "How should we use and consume social media?"</p> <p>We dive into the question, "How should we use and consume social media?"</p> We dive into the question, "How should we use and consume social media?"

]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1392 109 ac2582c21bff9e4120363592da917b6c no The 1975: "If I Believe You" Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1334 110 c49cfebe897bc7f1bb3a082929092c9b no LIV Golf <p>Trav, Jeff and Eric discuss LIV Golf. Don't worry, even if you aren't a huge golf fan, this is an interesting and thought provoking conversation.</p> <p>Trav, Jeff and Eric discuss LIV Golf. Don't worry, even if you aren't a huge golf fan, this is an interesting and thought provoking conversation.</p> Trav, Jeff and Eric discuss LIV Golf. Don't worry, even if you aren't a huge golf fan, this is an interesting and thought provoking conversation.

]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1255 111 af70597c66084774b62c6d7753e56541 no Train Derailment <p>Josh, Don and Stacy discuss the recent train derailment in East Palestine Ohio.</p> <p>Josh, Don and Stacy discuss the recent train derailment in East Palestine Ohio.</p> Josh, Don and Stacy discuss the recent train derailment in East Palestine Ohio.

]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1309 112 674e691f194f17e13e608dcbf6266044 no Asbury Revival <p>Discussion of the revival that started at Asbury University.</p> <p>Discussion of the revival that started at Asbury University.</p> Discussion of the revival that started at Asbury University.

]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1367 113 28121ced9b10615d1cb9418729b60575 no Marijuana is Coming to Your State <p>Jeff, Travis and Don discuss marijuana and now that it is being legalized in many of the states what we as Christians should think about it. What does the Bible have to say about it, or what biblical principles can we apply to this subject?</p> <p>Jeff, Travis and Don discuss marijuana and now that it is being legalized in many of the states what we as Christians should think about it. What does the Bible have to say about it, or what biblical principles can we apply to this subject?</p> Jeff, Travis and Don discuss marijuana and now that it is being legalized in many of the states what we as Christians should think about it. What does the Bible have to say about it, or what biblical principles can we apply to this subject?

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1187 114 548c4b30e5cb319c4c05230d1e66e58c no Purity Culture <p>As a followup to our deconstruction conversation, Jeff, Travis and Megan have a conversation around one of the topics that can lead people down the deconstruction path- Purity Culture. What does the Bible teach about purity? How does the Gospel and grace fit in to this discussion?</p><p><br></p><p>*Disclaimer* This does discuss a sensitive topic, you may want to preview it before you listen to it with kids around.</p> <p>As a followup to our deconstruction conversation, Jeff, Travis and Megan have a conversation around one of the topics that can lead people down the deconstruction path- Purity Culture. What does the Bible teach about purity? How does the Gospel and grace fit in to this discussion?</p><p><br></p><p>*Disclaimer* This does discuss a sensitive topic, you may want to preview it before you listen to it with kids around.</p> As a followup to our deconstruction conversation, Jeff, Travis and Megan have a conversation around one of the topics that can lead people down the deconstruction path- Purity Culture. What does the Bible teach about purity? How does the Gospel and grace fit in to this discussion?


*Disclaimer* This does discuss a sensitive topic, you may want to preview it before you listen to it with kids around.

]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1386 115 d811724c53c81fe9fe2f306287b93171 no Deconstruction Part 2 <p>Josh, Jeff and Aaron join the deconstruction conversation. Talking about some personal stories, and conversations they have had with those walking through deconstruction. </p><p><br></p><p>If you haven't listened to part one of this conversation, go ahead and give a listen to that first.</p> <p>Josh, Jeff and Aaron join the deconstruction conversation. Talking about some personal stories, and conversations they have had with those walking through deconstruction. </p><p><br></p><p>If you haven't listened to part one of this conversation, go ahead and give a listen to that first.</p> Josh, Jeff and Aaron join the deconstruction conversation. Talking about some personal stories, and conversations they have had with those walking through deconstruction. 


If you haven't listened to part one of this conversation, go ahead and give a listen to that first.

]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1665 116 7364bd3e8db24a49a4121a2cf2edaa32 no Deconstruction Part 1 <p>In our first of a two part series on deconstruction, Eric, Don & Stacy discuss what deconstruction is. Is it a new phenomenon? Is it always a bad thing? And what can we as the church do to come alongside those starting down the deconstruction path.</p> <p>In our first of a two part series on deconstruction, Eric, Don & Stacy discuss what deconstruction is. Is it a new phenomenon? Is it always a bad thing? And what can we as the church do to come alongside those starting down the deconstruction path.</p> In our first of a two part series on deconstruction, Eric, Don & Stacy discuss what deconstruction is. Is it a new phenomenon? Is it always a bad thing? And what can we as the church do to come alongside those starting down the deconstruction path.

]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1252 117 090bc43601aa289e303aa4b60dbe3547 no Sports Betting <p>Recently Ohio legalized sports betting. Now we are bombarded with advertising for ways that we can bet on various sporting events and players. How should we as Christians think about this topic, and how should we weigh if we should participate or not?</p> <p>Recently Ohio legalized sports betting. Now we are bombarded with advertising for ways that we can bet on various sporting events and players. How should we as Christians think about this topic, and how should we weigh if we should participate or not?</p> Recently Ohio legalized sports betting. Now we are bombarded with advertising for ways that we can bet on various sporting events and players. How should we as Christians think about this topic, and how should we weigh if we should participate or not?

]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1325 118 594d6673a5f5315b35b1d18bef04acb1 no Healthcare in America <p>Eric, Don and special guest Joel Gause discuss the state of Healthcare in America. They bring a lot of different perspectives, from witnessing inner-city access to healthcare, to healthcare professionals. But overall how should we as Christians process the complicated topic of American Healthcare.</p> <p>Eric, Don and special guest Joel Gause discuss the state of Healthcare in America. They bring a lot of different perspectives, from witnessing inner-city access to healthcare, to healthcare professionals. But overall how should we as Christians process the complicated topic of American Healthcare.</p> Eric, Don and special guest Joel Gause discuss the state of Healthcare in America. They bring a lot of different perspectives, from witnessing inner-city access to healthcare, to healthcare professionals. But overall how should we as Christians process the complicated topic of American Healthcare.

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1414 119 1322232f94e60953a9fe03f06148151f no Heroes Don Stubbs, Eric Schrock, Travis Troyer <p>Eric, Don and Travis discuss the heroes we look up to, who they are and why we look up to them.</p> <p>Eric, Don and Travis discuss the heroes we look up to, who they are and why we look up to them.</p> Eric, Don and Travis discuss the heroes we look up to, who they are and why we look up to them.

]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1476 120 272e5759a5cd6cc01601ed54b35c59a7 no Fitness <p>It's New Years, and many of us are looking at New Years goals that have to do with a healthier lifestyle today Jeff, Travis and Josh discuss exactly that. How does scripture influence our view of fitness? And how can our activity affect our spiritual and mental health?</p> <p>It's New Years, and many of us are looking at New Years goals that have to do with a healthier lifestyle today Jeff, Travis and Josh discuss exactly that. How does scripture influence our view of fitness? And how can our activity affect our spiritual and mental health?</p> It's New Years, and many of us are looking at New Years goals that have to do with a healthier lifestyle today Jeff, Travis and Josh discuss exactly that. How does scripture influence our view of fitness? And how can our activity affect our spiritual and mental health?

]]> Mon, 02 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1319 121 99aefa8f54cb3dff8b08b79f7058e02d no New Years Resolutions <p>Eric, Don and Jeff talk about New Years Resolutions - why we make them, if they're effective and why setting resolutions and goals can be beneficial.</p> <p>Eric, Don and Jeff talk about New Years Resolutions - why we make them, if they're effective and why setting resolutions and goals can be beneficial.</p> Eric, Don and Jeff talk about New Years Resolutions - why we make them, if they're effective and why setting resolutions and goals can be beneficial.

]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1365 122 d04302af1d4844ca628bdd4bb9255588 no Merry Christmas Don Stubbs, Josh Nims , Stacy Hamsher Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 977 123 735483a758edc9fb9867ad3b4de581de no Entertainment <p>Travis, Josh and Stacy discuss how we should think about the things that entertain us through the lens of our christian worldview.</p> <p>Travis, Josh and Stacy discuss how we should think about the things that entertain us through the lens of our christian worldview.</p> Travis, Josh and Stacy discuss how we should think about the things that entertain us through the lens of our christian worldview.

]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1264 124 89077fd48eeedae5edf97a6a1441c197 no Young People Slang Eric Schrock, Jeff Kaufman, Zach Coblentz <p>In this week's episode, Eric, Jeff and Zach talk about the slang of the younger generation, how language is evolving and constantly changing.</p> <p>In this week's episode, Eric, Jeff and Zach talk about the slang of the younger generation, how language is evolving and constantly changing.</p> In this week's episode, Eric, Jeff and Zach talk about the slang of the younger generation, how language is evolving and constantly changing.

]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1449 125 ddc64bdeaad42333de0452f89f8d3f54 no World Cup Eric Schrock, Josh Nims , Travis Troyer <p>Travis, Eric and Josh discuss Soccer and the World Cup.</p> <p>Travis, Eric and Josh discuss Soccer and the World Cup.</p> Travis, Eric and Josh discuss Soccer and the World Cup.

]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 971 126 e8fa29fbb9942d9f765965b00428af3c no People Who Move The Needle <p>Jeff, Don and Travis discuss some high profile people (Elon, Bezos, FTX) making headlines recently, as well as others who use their position to impact the world around them.</p> <p>Jeff, Don and Travis discuss some high profile people (Elon, Bezos, FTX) making headlines recently, as well as others who use their position to impact the world around them.</p> Jeff, Don and Travis discuss some high profile people (Elon, Bezos, FTX) making headlines recently, as well as others who use their position to impact the world around them.

]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1142 127 dc8509f56deba1c4b59a3a102c7bfc92 no Brandon Lake: "Gratitude" <p>It's Thanksgiving week, so Jeff, Eric and Jill are discussing the song Gratitude. They also discuss worship and worship styles, and the importance of gratitude itself.</p> <p>It's Thanksgiving week, so Jeff, Eric and Jill are discussing the song Gratitude. They also discuss worship and worship styles, and the importance of gratitude itself.</p> It's Thanksgiving week, so Jeff, Eric and Jill are discussing the song Gratitude. They also discuss worship and worship styles, and the importance of gratitude itself.

]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1284 128 b2ed4537993f52e4de0990104cd4d2a9 no Why Are We Drawn To Negativity? <p>Insulting jabs we laugh at, negative news story click-bait, gossip, the list could go on and on of negative things that attract our attention. In this episode we talk about why that is, and how to push back against it.</p> <p>Insulting jabs we laugh at, negative news story click-bait, gossip, the list could go on and on of negative things that attract our attention. In this episode we talk about why that is, and how to push back against it.</p> Insulting jabs we laugh at, negative news story click-bait, gossip, the list could go on and on of negative things that attract our attention. In this episode we talk about why that is, and how to push back against it.

]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1085 129 40c95a1f2266c7d972a48fec526297d1 no FOMO <p>Eric, Travis and Don discuss what is becoming an epidemic in this digital age: Fear Of Missing Out - or FOMO.</p> <p>Eric, Travis and Don discuss what is becoming an epidemic in this digital age: Fear Of Missing Out - or FOMO.</p> Eric, Travis and Don discuss what is becoming an epidemic in this digital age: Fear Of Missing Out - or FOMO.

]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1277 130 4896f5fc637845d8fbbe9e15a35e2e8e no Was Jesus a Democrat or a Republican? <p>In this weeks episode Don, Trav and Jeff are talking election. The political election. Why would they want to tackle such a hot button topic? Because it is important that Christians be able to have these conversations in a God glorifying way.</p> <p>In this weeks episode Don, Trav and Jeff are talking election. The political election. Why would they want to tackle such a hot button topic? Because it is important that Christians be able to have these conversations in a God glorifying way.</p> In this weeks episode Don, Trav and Jeff are talking election. The political election. Why would they want to tackle such a hot button topic? Because it is important that Christians be able to have these conversations in a God glorifying way.

]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1784 131 4c623459534da90b52b9ea5cd4a5c321 no Halloween <p> Josh, Don and Stacy discuss how Christians should think through about celebrating and/or participating in Halloween.</p> <p> Josh, Don and Stacy discuss how Christians should think through about celebrating and/or participating in Halloween.</p> Josh, Don and Stacy discuss how Christians should think through about celebrating and/or participating in Halloween.

]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1295 132 b8646e9604033aa0f9c1addc384c047d no The Decline of Christianity Podcast <p>Eric, Don and Trav discuss studies showing how Christianity is on the decline in the US, what some of the causes of that may be and some things we can do about it within our own sphere.</p> <p>Eric, Don and Trav discuss studies showing how Christianity is on the decline in the US, what some of the causes of that may be and some things we can do about it within our own sphere.</p> Eric, Don and Trav discuss studies showing how Christianity is on the decline in the US, what some of the causes of that may be and some things we can do about it within our own sphere.

]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1525 133 d03d5c6bceaadc4d27e34c1e6764145c no The Monarchy <p>Josh, Trav and Don discuss the passing of Queen Elizabeth. How should we as American Christians think about the monarchy and the legacy of Queen Elizabeth.</p> <p>Josh, Trav and Don discuss the passing of Queen Elizabeth. How should we as American Christians think about the monarchy and the legacy of Queen Elizabeth.</p> Josh, Trav and Don discuss the passing of Queen Elizabeth. How should we as American Christians think about the monarchy and the legacy of Queen Elizabeth.

]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1211 134 b994083e1a9586ef5ac0fb637fd6573d no The Bussing of Migrants <p>Eric, Don and Stacy discuss the crisis at the border and the subsequent bussing of migrants to other states and locations. They focus on how we should think about and discuss this topic as followers of Jesus being our primary filter.</p> <p>Eric, Don and Stacy discuss the crisis at the border and the subsequent bussing of migrants to other states and locations. They focus on how we should think about and discuss this topic as followers of Jesus being our primary filter.</p> Eric, Don and Stacy discuss the crisis at the border and the subsequent bussing of migrants to other states and locations. They focus on how we should think about and discuss this topic as followers of Jesus being our primary filter.

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1281 135 a423dd0a3ceb76f41d2644ea8f643c63 no LANY: "I Still Talk to Jesus" <p>Eric, Jeff and Don discuss the song by the band LANY called "I still talk to Jesus". They discuss what the song reveals about the heart of the writer, the Theology of the popular song, and also why it is OK and even good to listen to songs like this with our kids.</p> <p>Eric, Jeff and Don discuss the song by the band LANY called "I still talk to Jesus". They discuss what the song reveals about the heart of the writer, the Theology of the popular song, and also why it is OK and even good to listen to songs like this with our kids.</p> Eric, Jeff and Don discuss the song by the band LANY called "I still talk to Jesus". They discuss what the song reveals about the heart of the writer, the Theology of the popular song, and also why it is OK and even good to listen to songs like this with our kids.

]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1323 136 4dfb5d7ef2a8cf4998e43e73946cec8c no Loan Forgiveness/Student Loans <p>President Biden issued an executive order for billions of dollars of student loans to be forgiven. We discuss this from multiple angles, all of them considering first that we are followers of Christ.</p> <p>President Biden issued an executive order for billions of dollars of student loans to be forgiven. We discuss this from multiple angles, all of them considering first that we are followers of Christ.</p> President Biden issued an executive order for billions of dollars of student loans to be forgiven. We discuss this from multiple angles, all of them considering first that we are followers of Christ.

]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1243 137 af4b9ca1c1e124a7fdaab97a796fca8a no Metaverse <p>Our world is going more and more digital and the reality is, we’re just along for the ride. We can’t stop it, so how do we adapt to continue to follow Jesus Christ considering the positives and negatives of our ever changing world?</p> <p>Our world is going more and more digital and the reality is, we’re just along for the ride. We can’t stop it, so how do we adapt to continue to follow Jesus Christ considering the positives and negatives of our ever changing world?</p> Our world is going more and more digital and the reality is, we’re just along for the ride. We can’t stop it, so how do we adapt to continue to follow Jesus Christ considering the positives and negatives of our ever changing world?

]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1399 138 fe1c7f961117e983f86017cf08d817e4 no Newsology Pilot Eric Schrock <p>As Pastors, we’re frequently asked to address more of the things that are happening in culture. We’d love to give our opinions on how we believe we are called to react to current events as Christians, but we all agree that Sunday morning services are not the time to do so. </p><p><br></p><p>Newsology is a podcast where we will take a current news item in politics, sports, science, or anything else you can think of, and discuss how we should apply biblical theology to it. We have plenty of opinions as a staff, many of them differing from one another. Our goal isn’t to tell everyone what to think, but to help us as a church family engage with current events in a way that honors Jesus.</p> <p>As Pastors, we’re frequently asked to address more of the things that are happening in culture. We’d love to give our opinions on how we believe we are called to react to current events as Christians, but we all agree that Sunday morning services are not the time to do so. </p><p><br></p><p>Newsology is a podcast where we will take a current news item in politics, sports, science, or anything else you can think of, and discuss how we should apply biblical theology to it. We have plenty of opinions as a staff, many of them differing from one another. Our goal isn’t to tell everyone what to think, but to help us as a church family engage with current events in a way that honors Jesus.</p> As Pastors, we’re frequently asked to address more of the things that are happening in culture. We’d love to give our opinions on how we believe we are called to react to current events as Christians, but we all agree that Sunday morning services are not the time to do so. 


Newsology is a podcast where we will take a current news item in politics, sports, science, or anything else you can think of, and discuss how we should apply biblical theology to it. We have plenty of opinions as a staff, many of them differing from one another. Our goal isn’t to tell everyone what to think, but to help us as a church family engage with current events in a way that honors Jesus.

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