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Being a Kind, not Gnostic, Christian Materialist Dec 06, 2023

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Show Open: Christmas Tree update, seasonal hecticness and family random notes.
9:18: One more thought on self-care: living faithfully within our finitude.
15:28 We’re such dependent creatures (food).
16:43 Incorporating the Lord’s prayer.
21:07: Doug Wilson on celebrating the materiality of Christmas.
25:54 Robert Farrar Capon and cottage cheese.
27:41: Christians living in a material world.
29:01: The feasts and the festivals.
30:42: Christian gnosticism confused with holiness.
33:10 “Kind” is a Biblical category, “nice” is not.
35:35: Dr. Jon Money and the precursor to modern transgenderism.
39:04: Cultural expectations and being kind to those in sin.
43:06: Contrast between grace and kindness.
45:17: Molly’s dad’s been making some killer summer sausage.
47:58: Show close banter, invite to our Christmas party!

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Being "Winsome," Limited, & Living By Design Nov 29, 2023

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4:12: “Winsome,” Doug Wilson, Kevin DeYoung and engaging culture.
7:32: GK Chesterton on war.
8:28: Our huge Christmas tree might fall over.
13:36: Titus’ hunting success!
17:46: Why Molly is stressed about the tree.
19:35: Back to winsomeness and getting back to Biblical language.
21:27: “Self-care” last week brought the noise!
22:55: Men vs. Women, recreational habits and the necessity of moms in the first three years and psychological and emotional ties to children.
28:39: The lot the good Lord has placed us in regards to self-care.
39:36: Can we reframe the conversation around self-care in a Biblical understanding.
30:54: Kelly Kapic, You’re Only Human
31:38: JR blame shifts and Molly shuts him down.
33:10: We were created with limitations that are a feature, not a bug.
37:00: What will be true of us in the new heavens and new earth?
37:43: “Self-care” is not in the Bible but living according to design is.
40:00: Applications to Transhumanism and technological development.
43:03: We are not our own but bought with a price and called to honor at the expense of ourselves.*
44:03: Holding it all in tension.
45:09: Molly’s Red Light Therapy purchase.
46:39: Molly’s diagnostic on Biblical vs. sinful “self-care.”
50:50: Roping your kids into what you love.
54:08: Self-care for women is usually expensive.
57:15: Video games, salad and Christmas stuff.
58:53: Show Close

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It's a Wonderful (Brief) Life - Sermon

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Shelving, Satisfaction, & Self-Care Nov 22, 2023

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Show Open: Birthdays, tea and coffee, the differences between.
5:28: Titus, a game night, and his chocolate chip cookie.
7:04: A new recipe for Thanksgiving, chocolate cookie pies and chess pie.
9:46: Chess pie, vinegar pies, Momofuku.
15:29: A running theme: kids’ room shuffling, Ikea hacks, and new shelving ideas.
19:31: Joy and satisfaction in working with your hands, teaching your son to be a man.
22:57: Doing things with your hands for mental health and a sense of doing what you’re created to do.
26:19: Molly tees up J.R. On Ecclesiastes.
33:47 Molly responds with some Hebrew lol and they discuss finding joy in the toil.
40:35: Life seasons.
42:53: Argentina's new President looks like his’s from the 60’s and The Byrds.
45:15 An admonishment about self-care.
45:48: Distinctions between self-care and rest and underlying heart conditions.
50:43: A brilliant Bluey episode on mom needing 15 minutes.
52:28: Modern lifestyles don’t lend themselves to healthy rest and rhythms in life.
54:12: Some tips for better health and rest.
59:20: Show Close

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Eating Scrolls & Baking Rolls Nov 17, 2023

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A week of normal week, and daylight savings time.
3:19: Timezone history and statistics.
9:26: The electrifying of America.
13:33: The Gray Haven’s new hymn record is fantastic and listening to music over and over again.
17:11: Molly’s 3rd grade snack win, trying trying to find a link on our website like this Revelation sermon.
23:20: Molly’s takeaways from said sermon: a pastor tones down his teaching on God’s wrath; there is no cosmic justice; Hilter, Stalin, Mao didn’t get what’s coming to them
27:51: What it means to “eat this scroll”; alarming stats on Christianity
31:40: Being prepared in the heart, Iran bigwig declares war on the US, a Montana lab had the covid virus a hear before it “got out.”
37:58: A balm to the hurting heart
41:27: Hymn of the week…oh my.
45:46: A podcast highlighting the mysterious acts of the Lord
47:27: Back to the hymn
53:34: Taking something too far, too hard.
55:48: The Battle Hymn of The Kingdom
58:02: Christmas Open House!
1:02:45: Show Close

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The Joy of Experience & No Sad Funerals Nov 11, 2023

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3:40: Birthdays, growing kids, and judo tournament recap.
10:54: Not seeing things in your kids and marveling at the joy of experience and gifting.
18:XX: Excelling at craftsmanship.
21:XX: Camille Paglia and there are no female Mozart’s or female Jack the Rippers.
23:30: Driving your kids to do the thing and being a person that finishes things.
27:19: A super-interesting conversation with the kids about choosing songs for funerals.
29:30: There are no sad hymns at Christian funerals.
39:40: A huge hymn at a Lutheran church we’ll never forget but don’t remember anything about.
43:04: Sausage bites are so good. Molly’s two cooking fails.
48:15: Applesauce based BBQ sauce.
52:00: Molly’s third fail…oops - JR 😅
55:00: The kids have their own rooms!
58:16: Sourdough cinnamon twists.

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Determination, Discouragement, & Doomscrolling Oct 26, 2023

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Show Open
1:10: Winter is here and with it comes prep.
4:10: Character qualities of hunters and athletes, getting butts kicked by those better than us
11:45: Way off-topic volleyball rule changes
13:19: “I don’t know why the other team doesn’t just give up”
14:43: Titus leans some character building at the range and elk camp.
23:03: Instant Pot Pumpkin Chili
24:21: Zechariah and requiring the same evidence as non-believer.
28:09: Reasons we’re discouraged and despising the day of small things.
31:40: Don’t move into the scintillating and despise the little ways God is working.
34:22: “Doomscrolling”
34:55: Dismantling Christian worldview, The Brave Learner and the contrast between Zech’s 5th Vision and Julie’s giving into feelings.
38:59: Coming out of the enlightenment and unstoppable human progress and the human heart remains unchanged.
43:20: This is what God does, you end up like Nebuchadnezzar.
43:56: A godless view of the world leads to a special kind of discouragement.
45:18: Missions wax museum was cancelled and Tim Challies’ “Epic” documentary series on church history.
59:54: Canavox online
1:03:19: Show Close

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Dentists, Israel and the Church, & Rethinking Taylor Swift Oct 19, 2023

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Show Open
3:00: Lots of money spent on dental, reactive vs proactive dentistry, root canals, jaw alignment, long term problems.
11:59: Body talk basics and talking to your kids about health and puberty.
13:23 The stakes are incredibly high for ignoring joy in our sexed bodies and a sale code!
17:28: Molly’s online Canavox group on masculinity (philosophical and natural law).
20:30: Douglas Murray is an interesting character. The War on The West and his Joe Rogan conversation.
23:05: Ponderings on Israel and Palestine, Zionism and Biblical Prophecy
28:55: The kids thumbed up The Tuttle Twins.
29:43 Let’s be real clear about who the Church is, what the church is and what our call is.
32:19: Replacement theology, and a proper Biblical image from Romans.
38:45: Differences between dispensationalism vs. covenantal theology.
41:25: Molly’s experience growing up was different than JR’s.
43:08: Humans want to know and control and it’s so bad for us.
47:06: Rethinking Taylor Swift, the power of music on the soul.
52:57: Molly made some really good muffins, we get distracted…
55:04: …back to Morning Glory Muffins.
58:35: Ear protection for your grain mill, guns, and garden work.
1:01:52: Show Close

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Taylor Swift, Leech Guy, & Kids’ Cultural Engagement Oct 14, 2023

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Show Open
3:00: The Gospel Coalition, Taylor Swift, and a stretch at best, idolatry at worst.
16:14: “Reformed Mum” and convening coven’s on stage, other writers’ opinions
21:35: Nate Burnham’s “Firebird”
23:23: One thing Molly likes about Dude Perfect and they have a trustworthy app.
26:23: JR’s closing thoughts and “Echoes of Eden”
29:08: Natasha Crain, (Ep: 32), living counter-culturally and raising kids who don’t resent Christianity
32:22: Leech on the Beach Guy, and being so right about something so bad.
36:11: Engaging kids about culture without ruining a thing
37:34: Raising Conservatives Kids in a Woke City- Katy Faust
40:03: Not in charge of saving our kids’ souls
43:07: Contentious cultural issues: Halloween and Yoga; gateways for demon-entry and participating in Satanic ritual.
47:16: Christians unintentionally participating in demonic activities.
52:44: Reading Revelation with a good commentary or study guide like “The Return of The King”
55:39: Discipline of mind, focus and making good decisions.
58:34: Focus on adding good things, not removing bad things
1:00:39: Are we making shallow substitutes or genuinely enjoying a good life?
1:02:32: Distilling down the essence of manhood and manliness. Why Dad’s should wrestle with their kids. Manhood is achieved, Womanhood is inherent.
1:07:55: Molly’s online group on the essence of masculinity and femininity
1:11:49: Show Close

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