Todd and Ryan sit down with hip-hop artist Shai Linne to discuss how the gospel can accomplish racial reconciliation. Shai is the author of The New Reformation: Finding Hope in the Fight for Ethnic Unity. In addition to releasing numerous Christian hip-hop albums, Shai cofounded Risen Christ Fellowship, an inner-city church in his hometown of Philadelphia. Mentioned resources:The New Reformation

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The New Reformation with Shai Linne

Timothy Paul Jones and Garrick Bailey from Three Chords and the Truth Podcast team up with Ryan and Todd to answer questions about apologetics and the impassibility of God. They also discuss questions as to how ethics should shape 21st century apologetics, what instrument Herman Bavinck would have played if he’d joined his fellow Dutchmen Eddie and Alex Van Halen in a band, and how Pearl Jam can help your prayer life.

Three Chords in Babylon

Do you find it challenging to apply the book of Proverbs to your life? Dominick Hernández joins Todd and Ryan to discuss how the wisdom in Proverbs is indeed intended to help us with practical matters in our lives. Hernandez is assistant professor of Old Testament Interpretation and the Director of the Online Hispanic Program at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also an ordained pastor, published author, conference speaker, and biblical language enthusiast. Mentioned Resources:Proverbs: Pathways to Wisdom

Pathways to Wisdom with Dominick Hernández

How should Christians think about the afterlife? What difference does the doctrines of heaven and hell make in Christianity? Randy Alcorn joins the show to talk with Ryan and Todd about writing, heaven, and what Christian living has to do with the eternal promise of the New Heavens and the New Earth.Mentioned ResourcesRandy Alcorn, Heaven, The Grace and Truth Paradox, Eternity, The Apostle, Ollie Chandler SeriesJames Scott Bell, Plot & StructureFrancine Rivers, Atonement Child, Redeeming LoveGreg Allison, Historical Theology

Eternal Perspectives with Randy Alcorn

Ryan & Todd continue their conversation about spiritual abuse with Ken Garrett.

Spiritual Abuse in the Church - Part 2

In this two-part episode, pastor and author Ken Garrett talks to Ryan and Todd about his faith journey and his encounter with spiritual abuse in the church. Ken's book, In the House of Friends, is written for survivors of abusive churches, their families and friends, and all who want to understand spiritual abuse and help those who have been abused.

Spiritual Abuse in the Church - Part 1

Aaron Menikoff joins Ryan and Todd to talk about his new book, Character Matters, and why character is critically important for pastors, both for their own spiritual lives and those of the people they lead.  Mentioned ResourcesAaron Menikoff, Character Matters 

Character Matters with Aaron Menikoff

Author and pastor Brett McCracken joins Todd and Ryan to talk about his new book, The Wisdom Pyramid, and how Christians can maintain a balanced diet of information in the midst of a post-truth world. Mentioned ResourcesBrett McCracken, The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth WorldCarl Trueman, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual RevolutionNeil Platinga, Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business

The Wisdom Pyramid with Brett McCracken

Todd and Ryan talk about what's on the horizon for Season 2 of Food Trucks in Babylon. More great content is on the way, all centered around how to live faithfully in a post-Christian context.

Season 2 Trailer

In the last episode of Season 1, Patrick and Todd give an overview of 1 Peter 3:18-22 exploring some ways to preach, teach, and understand this passage. They cover questions such as, Who are these imprisoned spirits? Where did Jesus go? When did he go? What did he say? What does it mean "baptism now saves you?"

Problem Passages with Patrick : 1 Peter 3:18-22

Josh White, from Door of Hope in Portland, talks with Todd and Patrick about evangelism, boldness, and the power of community in a post-Christian society.

Evangelism in a Post-Christian Society

Membership in a church context helps us understand we belong to a community. Greg Gilbert and Alex Duke press into the importance of church membership and why it's crucial for leading, serving, and pastoring in the church.

Church Membership

Nijay Gupta discusses the common assumptions in Paul's use of the word we translate in English "faith." The word "faith" according to Nijay can be used in different ways (believing, obeying, and trusting) and resonates with Jewish expectations surrounding covenants.

Paul and The Language of Faith

Gavin Ortlund works through what doctrines should divide and when unity should prevail. He argues for a theological triage, distinguishing between what is essential, urgent, important, and unimportant.

Finding the Right Hills to Die On

Will Kynes joins Patrick and Josh Mathews arguing the common label "wisdom literature" is a modern construction that has outlived its usefulness. Kynes seeks to reintegrate this portion of Scripture into a wholistic reading of the Bible.

An Obituary for Wisdom Literature

Dr. Todd Miles and Dr. Patrick Schreiner discuss matters of faith, theology, and culture in a post-Christian world.

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