Chip and Dana Brown noticed a troubling trend: people were spending more and more time interacting with their smartphones than with the people around them. Their solution to this problem was to create a game that was not only simple but stimulated conversation. THE RANK GAME gives friends and families a way to reconnect through the “gamification of conversation.” Developed over several years, it’s truly a game you and your family will want to play over and over. In this...

February is historically a difficult month for me. It’s the middle of winter and the shorter month puts me in a bit of a tailspin when it comes to my podcasting schedule. There are many things that are pulling on me and it’s sometimes very difficult to determine where I should invest my time, talent and treasure. My appearance on The Mango Times: 025 Discover: Walking Three Minute Bible Study “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”...

The last two episodes of the podcast have been heavy. Let’s talk about that… First, I share and respond to a comment from Professor Alan. Alan and I have been each other’s podcasting orbits for a long time. I always appreciate his input. Alan and his daughter Em host the Dorkness to Light podcast which is a spin-off of their main podcast: Relatively Geeky Network. I also read some comments Paeter made when he shared the podcast with his audience. Support...

In September 2020, a few months after his death, Christianity Today published an article about allegations of sexual misconduct against Ravi Zacharias. Since then, a preliminary investigation has revealed these allegations are true. To talk about this sensitive topic, I’m joined by Paeter Frandsen of Christian Geek Central. We discuss our thoughts on the topic and how lament and restoration should be a part of every Christian’s life. Paeter’s video...

Mark Charles ran for President of the United States in 2020. His campaign focused on building a common memory among Americans and making our nation one where “We the People” means “All the People”. The Charles-Wallace campaign raised more money than any other independent bid for President and outperformed all other independents at the ballot box. Mark’s book, Unsettling Truths: The Ongoing, Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery, outlines the troubled...

The white Christ candle stands in the center of the Advent wreath. It represents Christ as the center of our worship and the center of our lives. Today we reflect on the four candles and their meaning. We recognize that without Christ none of the aspects of Advent would be possible. Scripture & Response “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” (Romans 15:13 ESV)Christ is our hope. “And if I go...

This week we’re adding a 5th candle in the center of the wreath. It symbolizes Christ and how He is to be at the center of our lives. We will light that one at the Christmas Eve service. The fourth candle this week represents Love. Angels announce the birth of Jesus, our savior, whom God sent because he loved us. It’s sometimes hard to explain love to children. Around this time of the year children tend to see our expression of love for them by what they find under the tree. It takes a...

Today we celebrate the joy of knowing that Christ came to save us. We share in the joy that both Mary and Joseph must have felt at the birth of their son, a son who would deliver the world from sin and death. What I find so significant about this joy is that it isn’t just an emotion, it’s a fruit of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22). Sure, happiness is attached to it but when you really take time to consider what Christ’s arrival on earth means for humanity you truly experience an...

I want 2021 to be a year of hope. So, I want to talk to people that have given me hope this year or have challenged my thinking. That being said, here’s a list of people I’d like to interview next year:Carlos WhittakerJohn Hope BryantJon AcuffDanica McKellarZachary LeviNick ChoBridget Eileen RiveraTyler MerrittGary VaynerchukMark Charles Listen to the podcast to hear why I want to interview each of these people (it’s only 10 minutes long). Support the podcast when...

If you did not grow up with Advent traditions in your church and home, it is still an important time of the year for us as Christians. Here are four reasons to celebrate Advent: Why Should We Observe Advent? * Advent helps us to be intentional about focusing on Christ and simplifying our lives at a time when life can be hectic. We can easily be distracted by the excesses in our culture that surround Christmas. Advent gives us time to reflect and ponder why we celebrate Christmas. *...

2021 will be here soon. I’m thinking about the direction of this podcast and I want to know what you think. Listen to the episode and comment below with your opinion. Also, check out the giveaways I’m hosting: CSB Holy Land Bible Review and Giveaway Christmas Under the Stars ft. Lauren Daigle – Review and Album Giveaway Support the podcast when you buy me a coffee! Subscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or on your favorite...

As we enter into the Advent season, I thought I’d put together a few podcasts that reflect my thoughts and communicate the importance of the Advent tradition. You don’t have to celebrate with candles or a wreath but Christmastime is the perfect season to reflect on Christ’s coming to the world and his eventual return. What is Advent? Here’s an excerpt from Christianity.com’s description of Advent: Some people may know that the Advent season focuses on expectation and think that it serves...

Minister Christopher Perkins is an associate pastor at Redeemed Christian Center in Jackson, TN. I first met Minister Perkins through the Christian Podcasters Association. I recently heard him discussing urban apologetics on his podcast and wanted to have a conversation with him about it from the perspective of someone who lives in white, suburban America.I hope you enjoy this conversation and it spurs you to have similar conversations with Christians who don’t share the same...

Things didn’t go as planned for today’s episode. I hope you’ll join me for the next one. Support the podcast when you buy me a coffee! Subscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or on your favorite platform.

Hey! Remember me? I do still actually have a podcast. In this show, I’m talking about showing my kids how government works, NaPodPoMo, and 3Min Bible Study. #ThisIsNotAPodcast #NaPodPoMo2020 pic.twitter.com/D1npDQfkpp— Happy HallowThanksMas (@jwilkers) October 17, 2020 Support the podcast when you buy me a coffee! Subscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or on your favorite platform.

I first learned about Erik Price from his YouTube channel, California Driver, when I was researching driving for Uber. I’ve been following his channel for about 18 months now and recently saw something on a whiteboard in the background. It read, “Pathway to Revelation.” I knew from a few of his other videos that he was a man of faith so I thought it would be interesting to have him on the podcast to talk about his journey. Erik and his brother Bret also run The State...

I’ve been focusing on some different project so this podcast has fallen by the wayside. Plus, I’m not feeling especially creative during this pandemic. I discuss that and more in this podcast. Support the podcast when you buy me a coffee! Subscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or on your favorite platform.

In August of 2018, I published a podcast detailing why I might stop using YouVersion. In recent weeks, more and more people have been seeing that post and listening to that podcast so I wanted to release a follow-up. So, click play and find out why I’ve decided to continue using YouVersion. ChurchMag interview with Bobby Gruenewald about YouVersion. Be my friend on YouVersion. Support the podcast when you buy me a coffee! Subscribe to the podcast...

George Floyd was murdered at the hands of three police officers this week. A lot has been said about the incident and, thankfully, the officer who was leaning on George’s neck was arrested and charged with third-degree murder. Listen in as I process my thoughts on the situation. It’s a return to the top-of-mind format that originally started this podcast. Additional Thoughtful Commentary Rener Gracie and Ryan Tillman Ryan Tillman’s...

Due to circumstance beyond my control, I need to take a break from producing this podcast. If you’d like to continue sticking me in your ears, you can listen to Three Minute Bible Study every morning, five days a week. Support the podcast when you buy me a coffee! Subscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or on your favorite platform.

Paeter Frandsen is the mastermind behind Spirit Blade Productions and the Christian Geek Central. Spirit Blade Productions produces high-quality audio dramas for Christian geeks who are looking for more edgy material but is uncompromising in Biblical truth. Christian Geek Central exists to equip, encourage and inspire Christian geeks of all kinds to live more and more for Christ. It provides resources and a community of Christian geeks that celebrate their hobbies from a...

Jeremy Smith joins me today to discuss mental health and the church. We also discuss how the church can help those struggling with mental illness. during and after the Cornovirus pandemic. About Jeremy Smith Jeremy is the owner of ChurchAndMentalHealth.com and the Co-Occurring Program Coordinator and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor at a community mental health center. Jeremy has a history of working as a ministry director for Youth for Christ for 8 years and...

Working from home for the past week due to the COVID-19 pandemic has left me creatively drained. I talk about that and more in this podcast episode. You can find up-to-date information about COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization. Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. James 1:2-3 Share your thoughts with...

In the first podcast in this series, I was dancing around a “taboo” when it comes to podcasting: profit. Since its inception, podcasters have been at odds over whether or not we should profit from our craft. Hopefully, this brief episode clears up my intentions. This podcast is rather short so you may want to check out the latest episodes of Truce Podcast and Modern Christian Men. Share your thoughts with me on Twitter using the hashtag #str4p or in the comments...

Failure to plan has been the biggest hurdle in my podcasting “career”. I’m not sure you can actually call it a career, but, I think you know what I mean. What happens when I fail to plan is that I end up recording an episode of my podcast by myself the morning it needs to be released. If I’m being honest with myself, I expected this to happen and subconsciously planned to record an episode by myself about failing to plan. If hearing me talk about how I’ve failed to plan...