Josh and Jesse have had just about enough of the new digital world we're all part of now. Don't get us wrong: we know it's here to stay, and we embrace that fact, but one thing is undeniable: there's a drain that happens when you spend a lot of your time online, doing the things you used to do in-person. So, let's talk about that. 00:00 Welcome & Catchup 02:29 Why Did we Go on a Break? 12:28 Digital Burnout 22:32 The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast and Media 25:53 Are we Building a Personal Brand or the Jesus Brand? The 5 Things that have Helped Josh Deal with Digital Burnout 30:20 1: Slowing Down 30:49 2: Purging the Podcast Feed 32:56 3. Doing Less in General 37:02 4: Stopped Browsing Phone in Bed 37:47 5. Reading more Physical Books 38:57 A Return to Creativity 46:52 The Line Between the Analog and Digital is Blurring 51:26 Wrap-Up 52:01 Jesse's Moving back to Australia 55:09 Outro Website and Blog | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | Merch Send us an email at burnthehaystackpodcast@gmail.com.

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Dealing with Digital Burnout

This week, Josh, Laura, Josh, and Jesse look back on 3 years of the podcast. and reminisce on our favourite memories. Despite the multitude of highs and lows, it's been an amazing ride. Seeing as this is our last episode before we go on our long-needed hiatus, we hope you'll join us for this livestreamed episode! From all of us at Burn the Haystack, we hope you have a wonderful holiday season, and an amazing 2021! Hopefully we'll see you soon. ﻿﻿Website and Blog | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | Merch Send us an email at burnthehaystackpodcast@gmail.com. This episode of Burn the Haystack is sponsored by Avondale University College. To learn more about Avondale, click here.

What 3 Years of BtH Has Taught Us

This week, Josh and Jesse talk about Carl Lentz. He's the latest in a line of pastors falling from grace due to moral indiscretions, but this time, it hits a little closer to home. The guys also talk about the impact this controversy has had on the church, and how things simply must change if we're going to reach a skeptical culture with the Gospel. ﻿Website and Blog | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | Merch Send us an email at burnthehaystackpodcast@gmail.com. This episode of Burn the Haystack is sponsored by Avondale University College. To learn more about Avondale, click here.

Lentz Talk about Hillsong NY

This week, Josh and Jesse interview Matthew Korpman on his new book, Saying No to God. In this book, he seeks to help us reevaluate our understanding of how we relate to God, and how he relates to us. Is God truly unmoved and sovereign, or does he change his mind based on us, humans? Website and Blog | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | Merch Send us an email at burnthehaystackpodcast@gmail.com. This episode of Burn the Haystack is sponsored by Avondale University College. To learn more about Avondale, click here.

Matthew Korpman, Saying No to God

This week, Josh and Jesse talk to Daniel Cocking about climate change. A somewhat controversial topic in the polarized world of today, it is nonetheless vital that we grapple with this important issue. No matter your stance on climate change, we hope that this episode is interesting and informative! We definitely learned a lot. Links & Resources: David Attenborough's 'A Life on Our Planet' Elon Musk's Unbelievably Simple 12-minute Killer Break Down on Climate Change Greta Thunberg Hears Your Excuses. She Is Not Impressed (NY Times). COVID-19 is awful. Climate change could be worse. Is It Too Late To Stop Climate Change? Well, it's Complicated. Greta Thunberg Does The Carbon Budget Math Woolworths pledges to source 100 per cent renewables by 2025 Send us an email at burnthehaystackpodcast@gmail.com. This episode of Burn the Haystack is sponsored by Avondale University College. To learn more about Avondale, click here.

Climate Change: So Hot Right Now

This week, Josh and Jesse talk to Nathan Brown about his new book, Advent: Hearing the Good News in the Story of Jesus' Birth. This Advent book takes readers on a journey from the first whisperings of the Messiah to his death and resurrection. Designed to be either read devotionally Dec 1-31, or in church community, this book is a fantastic resource for anyone who wants to recapture the wonder and awe of the Advent season. Advent Book from Signs Book Depository Nathan's Amazon Page Road to Bethlehem Website and Blog | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | Merch Send us an email at burnthehaystackpodcast@gmail.com. This episode of Burn the Haystack is sponsored by Avondale University College. To learn more about Avondale, click here.

Nathan Brown is Wiseman Number 3

This week, Josh and Jesse talk to Kevin Wilson, aka Cross Culture Christian, aka the guy who makes Chai on Tik Tok. He has 144,000 Tik Tok followers, and is reaching hundreds of thousands of people every month through his social media presence. Join us as we talk to Kevin about ministry, life, and why Chai? ﻿Website and Blog | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | Merch Send us an email at burnthehaystackpodcast@gmail.com. This episode of Burn the Haystack is sponsored by Avondale University College. To learn more about Avondale, click here.

Kevin Wilson wants you to Chai Jesus

This week, Josh and Jesse interview long-time friend and mentor, Andre Afamasaga. After having been a pastor in the Adventist Church for 11 years, Andre, though a Kiwi, came out as gay in a column in the Sydney Morning Herald. He is no longer a pastor, but is still a dedicated follower of Jesus, and in this episode we explore the tricky landscape of sexual identity and the place it has in the Church. WARNING: Whilst this episode is clean, we do talk about some fairly heavy topics, such as sex, gender identity, suicide, among others. If your kids usually listen to the podcast with you, please be aware of the content in this episode. The viewpoints shared in this episode may not necessarily reflect the official views of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, or Josh and Jesse. Website and Blog | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | Merch Send us an email at burnthehaystackpodcast@gmail.com. This episode of Burn the Haystack is sponsored by Avondale University College. To learn more about Avondale, click here.

Andre Afamasaga: Being Gay, and Follower of Jesus

This week, Josh Wood and Jesse talk to Emily Weber and Linda Biswas all about the American Election! Emily is a Republican supporter, whereas Linda bleeds blue. We talk to them about why they believe what they believe, and their perspectives on 2020 and the election from their respective sides of the political aisle. Website and Blog | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | Merch Send us an email at burnthehaystackpodcast@gmail.com. This episode of Burn the Haystack is sponsored by Avondale University College. To learn more about Avondale, click here.

Red vs Blue: The Election Episode

This week, Josh and Jesse revive a classic episode they did 2 years ago: we're doing our Spooktober Special! This year, we decided to feature 6 more heroes of the Christian faith to celebrate and commemorate their contribution to Christianity, as well as much, much more. So, sit back, relax, and listen to this decidedly NOT spooky Spooktober Special! ﻿﻿Website and Blog | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | Merch Send us an email at burnthehaystackpodcast@gmail.com. This episode of Burn the Haystack is sponsored by Avondale University College. To learn more about Avondale, click here.

Spooktober Special 2: The Spookening

This week, Josh and Jesse talk about one of the cultural ideas that has been prevalent in Adventism from the very earliest days of our beginnings. We're talking about Sunday Law, of course! What is it, is it coming, and is it the best we can do in our interpretation of prophetic Scripture? Let's find out! UNIVERSAL SUNDAY LAWS AND ADVENTIST DOCTRINAL INTRANSIGENCE ﻿Website and Blog | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | Merch Send us an email at burnthehaystackpodcast@gmail.com. This episode of Burn the Haystack is sponsored by Avondale University College. To learn more about Avondale, click here.

The Sunday that Cried Wolf

This week, Josh and Jesse have the distinct honour of welcoming Sam Leonor and Tim Gillespie onto the podcast. Tim and Sam are both pastors and educators who host a podcast called... Tim & Sam. The guys talk all about ministry, the craziness that is 2020, and a lot in between. ﻿Website and Blog | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | Merch Send us an email at burnthehaystackpodcast@gmail.com. This episode of Burn the Haystack is sponsored by Avondale University College. To learn more about Avondale, click here.

Tim and Sam, Sam and Tim

This week, the guys talk all about algorithms, The Rabbit Hole podcast, and The Social Dilemma. The rise of the internet and the 'Wild West' of social media has definitely affected the way we interact with each other and our politics. But one question remains for us: is it affecting our theology and faith practices? Website and Blog | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | Merch Send us an email at burnthehaystackpodcast@gmail.com. This episode of Burn the Haystack is sponsored by Avondale University College. To learn more about Avondale, click here.

Are Algorithms affecting our Theology?

This week, the guys interview Catalina Arevalo. Catalina is the host of the CONNECTED Adventist podcast. She also is the creator of SDA Insider on Youtube and Living with J on Tik Tok! In this episode we talk all about digital Injustice, Privilege, & Digital Entrepreneurship, as well as the sociology degree she's currently studying. Josh and Jesse come face-to-face with their own privilege, and their own oppression! ﻿ Website and Blog | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | Merch Send us an email at burnthehaystackpodcast@gmail.com. This episode of Burn the Haystack is sponsored by Avondale University College. To learn more about Avondale, click here.

Catalina Arevalo on Injustice, Privilege, & Digital Entrepreneurship

This week, Josh and Jesse talk all about preaching: preaching that sucks, preaching that inspires, and every brand in-between. The vital question we want to answer this week is: should we retire the sermon? Is it still fulfilling the goal it originally was trying to achieve? How should followers of Jesus relate to the sermon? ﻿﻿Website and Blog | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | Merch Send us an email at burnthehaystackpodcast@gmail.com. This episode of Burn the Haystack is sponsored by Avondale University College. To learn more about Avondale, click here.

Should we Retire the Sermon?

A conversation where we save the best, and burn the rest of our culture and faith practices.

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