In this episode, Brett outlines his thoughts about how our view of "excellence" is driven by our theology of gifts, membership, and the weekly church meeting while Colin calls out the dangers that come with the current inherent obscurity that comes with the pulpit. This episode is *not* brought to you by Ross. At Ross, you can find whatever shoe happened to not be sold at other stores, and hope that it is actually your size. If you want to play shoe roulette, check out Ross! Questions/comments? Email us at doublecheckpodcast@gmail.com. Like us on facebook at facebook.com/doublecheckpod. 

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Episode 19: Excellence and Obscurity of the Pulpit

In this special episode, the guys have 2 great listener questions. While they use Episode 16 as a launching point, so much more is covered. Be sure to listen beginning to end so you don't miss a second.

Episode 18: Triple-Check - Soteriology, Tithing, Covenants, and more!

In this episode, Colin challenges the seemingly prevailing view of the office of "Pastor" while Brett explores Divorce in light of our understanding of covenants and what the Bible teaches.

Episode 17: the Pastorate and Divorce

In this episode, Brett contends that the only true, life-giving relationships are ones that are convenantal, while Colin challenges us to rethink what we are taught in our churches concerning the "tithe." Do you have a question about the Bible?  Send it to us at doublecheckpodcast@gmail.com (any and all feedback is also welcome) Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on your favorite podcast outlet.

Episode 16: Covenant Relationships and Tithing

In an upcoming episode, Colin will be weighing the way the Bible defines tithing over against the way most contemporary churches define it.

Episode 16 - Teaser

In this episode, Colin weighs the Biblical merits of churches constructing and maintaining church buildings while Brett discusses the "Aha!" moment - the moment of Salvation, with reflections on his own Salvation journey. Do you have a question about the Bible?  Send it to us at doublecheckpodcast@gmail.com (any and all feedback is also welcome) Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on your favorite podcast outlet.

Episode 15: The Church Edifice and The Aha! Moment

In this episode, Brett explores reasons for having children and our relationship to them, while Colin begins our conversation surrounding the trustworthiness of the Bible. Do you have a question about the Bible? Send it to us at doublecheckpodcast@gmail.com. Special thanks to RZIM for the audio sampled on this episode. You can find the full audio at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHRP0I2SrVs and RZIM at www.rzim.org.

Episode 14: Children and the Bible's Trustworthiness

In this episode, Colin takes on a tech giant, while Brett explores his thoughts on how we educate our teenagers (and others) both in school and in the church.

Episode 13: Tech Company and Teenage Education

In this episode, Colin explores who the Magi were and a thought about how they may be connected to the overall Bible narrative, while Brett discusses whether "soulmates" are real or not.

Episode 12: Magi and Soulmates

In this episode, Colin highlights the significance of the Virgin Birth, while Brett celebrates Christmas as the Second Advent of Christ.

Episode 11: Virgin Birth and Christmas as Second Advent

In this episode, Brett advocates for reflection on why traditional ("liturgical") elements of services never really go away, and Colin journeys through how Babylonian traditions have influenced our Christian holidays.

Episode 10: Traditional Elements and Christmas from Babylon

On this episode, Brett goes all in to convince you that a beloved Christmas song is actually the worst one ever written, while Colin explores when Jesus may have actually been born.

Episode 9: Worst Christmas Song and What Day is Christmas?

Colin continues exploring the Church and Israel, while Brett searches for the intersections of the Theologies of Paul and James. C.S. Lewis even makes an appearance!

Episode 8: the Church and Paul v. James

Colin claims that Israel is still God's chosen people - that He isn't done with them yet - while Brett implores himself and other believers to not get frustrated with those who don't believe. These topics are ones that cross a lot of people's minds. Do you have a question? Reach out to us at doublecheckpodcast@gmail.com and we may answer your question on the air!

Episode 7: Prodigal Heirs and Unbelief

We have our first listener-submitted question! Colin and Brett answer "How can you justify any time spent away from the Gospel?" But before that, Brett steps in some hot water over use of the Christian Flag, and Colin unpacks the undeniable link between God and Thanksgiving.

Episode 6: Christian Flag and Thanksgiving

The Double-Check Podcast takes aim at issues of life, theology, and culture. We turn back to think through the assumptions secular and church cultures have. Are they really as they seem? Join us as two normal guys double-check their thinking on a variety of topics and filter them through a Christian worldview - the results may surprise you.

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