The Whole Church Podcast

anazao ministries

We aim to see the whole Church, whole again. We will do this by interviewing Church leaders of various backgrounds, cultures, and denominations to see how we can pursue complete unity in Christ. We will also investigate historic arguments in the Church and how the Church has maintained unity in the face of diverse beliefs in the past. . Each episode we will leave our audience with a tangible takeaway that will enable us to take action towards real, practical Church unity. . Rate us & leave a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-whole-church-podcast-104837 . Sign up for our newsletter: thewholechurch@gmail.com . Follow us on Social: facebook.com/thewholechurchpodcast Twitter @thewholechurch Instagram @wholechurchpodcast . Make a one-time donation: Cashapp $wholechurch . Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thewholechurchpodcast . Subscribe to our show: https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listen read less
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Episodes

Can we continue to disagree well?
Apr 17 2024
Can we continue to disagree well?
Wrapping up our series of Controversial Unity, Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell reflect on all we have learned in the last 8 weeks! We discuss how our guests answered the questions we offered, what we gained from doing this series, and what we hope our listeners will able to learn with us. We also take some time to look forward and ask whether we would ever do a series like this again!.What are the controversies of Christianity? What are the controversies in the early church? Is the Bible really inerrant? What are the concepts of inerrancy? What makes a book canon in the Bible? When will the millennium of Revelation take place? What other theories of atonement are there? What does Penal Substitution teach? Are churches allowed to be political? What are the 7 sacraments vs 2 sacraments? What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality? What is the difference between Cessationism and Continuationism?.In this episode, we will:Reflect on our "Controversial Unity" seriesDiscuss how our stances were challenged in this seriesExplore how to use conversations like these to deepen our desire for knowledgeExamine our own willingness to be proven wrong.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in our conversations on our Discord Server and Facebook group!.Hear all of the AMP Network shows:https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm.Check out every episode in this series:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/4f2184c4-1b7d-48fc-9c81-15f0a0c2679c.Listen to every episode of Systematic Geekology with TJ:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5e.Check out Joshua's other show, "Dummy for Theology":https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1a27a558-5de8-4f4b-bdd0-7f104805a2efMentioned in this episode:Easily subscribe to our show wherever you listen!https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listenCheck out the other AMP Network shows!https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm . https://open.spotify.com/show/725pdvTzkle0fDWK2sdxnD?si=e317918366e04338
Can we disagree well over Spiritual Gifts?
Apr 10 2024
Can we disagree well over Spiritual Gifts?
Dr Thomas Oord joins us once more to discuss his views on Spiritual Gifts and to what extent we can have healthy disagreements with other believers around this topic! Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell ask him all about the views around continuationism and cessationism, we discuss where we all stand personally, what we think qualifies as a "Spiritual Gift", and we discuss why it even matters!.What is the meaning of Continuationism? What does the cessationist believe? What branch of Christianity believes in speaking in tongues? Where in the Bible does it say not to speak in tongues? Does the Bible say you have to speak in tongues? What are the 20 spiritual gifts? What are the 9 spiritual gifts? What are the 12 spiritual gifts of God? How do I identify my spiritual gift? How many gifts of the Spirit are there? .In this episode, we will:Discuss what the Spiritual Gifts areExplain various views around the continuation of the giftsTalk about our personal experiencesRank which gifts we think are most important.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in our conversations on our Discord Server and Facebook group!.Hear all of the AMP Network shows:https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm.Listen to every episode in this series:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/4f2184c4-1b7d-48fc-9c81-15f0a0c2679c.Check out Dr Thomas Oord & Tripp Fuller's newest book:https://a.co/d/f5faCld.Listen to every episode of Systematic Geekology with TJ:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5e.Check out Joshua's other show, "Dummy for Theology":https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1a27a558-5de8-4f4b-bdd0-7f104805a2efMentioned in this episode:Easily subscribe to our show wherever you listen!https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listenCheck out the other AMP Network shows!https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm . https://open.spotify.com/show/725pdvTzkle0fDWK2sdxnD?si=e317918366e04338
Can we disagree well over politics from the pulpit?
Apr 3 2024
Can we disagree well over politics from the pulpit?
Continuing our Controversial Unity series, we are joined by Joe Dea (from BuddyWalk with Jesus) and Andrew Fouts (from Ministry Misfits) to discuss differing opinions about how politics should be handled from the pulpit! Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell ask them about their stances on politics being spoken about in Church and how they may be able to reconcile with others who disagree with them on how this should be handled..What does preaching from the pulpit mean? Can churches make political statements? Are churches a conservative force? What makes a church liberal? What is the meaning of Christian nationalism? What do you mean by religious nationalism? What is Christian theocracy? What are the core beliefs of nationalism? Should political topics be encouraged from the pulpit? Does the pulpit provide power? Should we avoid politics in Church?.In this episode, we will:Discuss the importance of politics in churchesDefine what it means to pastor people in their own contextsExplain both sides of the argument around politics from the pulpitElaborate why there is so much disagreement around whether the Church should discuss politics at all.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in our conversations on our Discord Server and Facebook group!.Hear all of the AMP Network shows:https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm.Listen to every episode in this series:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/4f2184c4-1b7d-48fc-9c81-15f0a0c2679c.Check out Joe's podcast, "BuddyWalk with Jesus":https://buddywalkwithjesus.com/.Listen to Andrew's podcast, "Ministry Misfits":https://www.ministrymisfits.com/.Listen to every episode of Systematic Geekology with TJ:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5e.Check out Joshua's other show, "Dummy for Theology":https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1a27a558-5de8-4f4b-bdd0-7f104805a2efMentioned in this episode:Easily subscribe to our show wherever you listen!https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listenCheck out the other AMP Network shows!https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm . https://open.spotify.com/show/725pdvTzkle0fDWK2sdxnD?si=e317918366e04338
Can we disagree well over LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Church?
Mar 27 2024
Can we disagree well over LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Church?
Tremper Longman III joins us once more, this time to discuss how LGBTQ+ issues are handled in the Church! Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell ask Dr Longman about the many different positions churches have taken on issues like whether we should be affirming or not of same-sex marriages, how welcoming we should be to those in these lifestyles, whether the Church should affirm people who are transexual, or whether people in the Church should use the preferred pronouns of those we are speaking to.Why is homosexuality a sin if being gay is just who I am? Is it REALLY ok to be LGBTQ & Christian? What does the Bible say about homosexuality? Can my church be welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community without being affirming? Should Christians be respectful of people's chosen pronouns? How do we know what to believe about same-sex desires? Is homosexuality okay in the Church? Where does the Bible say that being gay is a sin?.In this episode, we will:Discuss the different positions in the Church concerning the LGBTQ+ communityExplain the Biblical case against same-sex relationshipsDeconstruct the behaviors of those in the Church towards LGBTQ+ peoplesWrestle with questions of how to treat those who are different from ourselves.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in our conversations on our Discord Server and Facebook group!.Hear all of the AMP Network shows:https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm.Listen to every episode in this series:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/4f2184c4-1b7d-48fc-9c81-15f0a0c2679c.Check out other episodes we have done concerning the LGBTQIA+ community in the Church:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/585d436c-63b1-485d-9ddb-d7109fbd1676.Listen to every episode of Systematic Geekology with TJ:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5e.Check out Joshua's other show, "Dummy for Theology":https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1a27a558-5de8-4f4b-bdd0-7f104805a2efMentioned in this episode:Check out the other AMP Network shows!https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm . https://open.spotify.com/show/725pdvTzkle0fDWK2sdxnD?si=e317918366e04338Easily subscribe to our show wherever you listen!https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listen
Can we disagree well about the Sacraments?
Mar 20 2024
Can we disagree well about the Sacraments?
Baptism and the Lord's Supper / the Eucharist have become hot topic / divisive issues in the Church today. Professor Chris Moreland, of the Catholic tradition, joins Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell to discuss these topics and more! We discuss how many practices we each consider to be sacramental, how these sacraments should be partaken of in our opinions, and how much room there is for disagreements in our minds..Is unity possible when we don't agree on these core acts within the Christian faith? What are the 7 sacraments in order and meaning? What do the sacraments mean? What is the sacrament called? Why do Christians do sacraments? Why are they called sacraments? Why did Jesus create the sacraments? Are sacraments just Catholic? What are sacraments in the Bible? What is the purpose of baptism? What happens when you get baptized? What did Jesus say about baptism? What is the meaning of the Eucharist? What is difference between Eucharist and Communion? What is the meaning of full immersion baptism? Do Catholics do full immersion baptism? Why do some churches practice baby baptism?.In this episode, we will:Discuss differing opinions on what counts as a sacramentExplore different ideas around the sacrament of baptismExplain the meaning of the elements in Eucharist / the Lord's SupperConstruct an idea for how to maintain unity in the midst of these disagreements.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in our conversations on our Discord Server and Facebook group!.Hear all of the AMP Network shows:https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm.Listen to every episode in this series:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/4f2184c4-1b7d-48fc-9c81-15f0a0c2679c.Listen to every episode of Systematic Geekology with TJ:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5e.Check out Joshua's other show, "Dummy for Theology":https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1a27a558-5de8-4f4b-bdd0-7f104805a2efMentioned in this episode:Easily subscribe to our show wherever you listen!https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listenCheck out the other AMP Network shows!https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm . https://open.spotify.com/show/725pdvTzkle0fDWK2sdxnD?si=e317918366e04338
Can we disagree well about Salvation?
Mar 13 2024
Can we disagree well about Salvation?
Tripp Fuller joins Joshua Noel to discuss various atonement theories that have existed in the history of the Church and how the Church has historically disagreed about the nature of Salvation and how it works! The Church has always agreed about the presence and experience of Jesus and Salvation but has not always agreed about how it works. Today many theories are still popular, so we ask if it's possible for people who hold to different atonement theories to get along in Christian Unity!.What is the earliest atonement theory? What are the beliefs of atonement? What does Jesus say about Atonement? What is the difference between atonement and repentance? What does the New Testament say about atonement? What is the penal substitutionary theory of the atonement? Did Luther believe in penal substitutionary atonement? Do Catholics reject penal substitution? What does it mean to be ransomed by Jesus? What is the moral transformation theory? What is the Lutheran atonement theory? What is the moral government theory?.In this episode, we will:Discuss various theories of atonementDeconstruct the problems with Penal Substitution TheoryExplore what our atonement theories reveal about our views of the DivineExplain why we favor some views over others.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in our conversations on our Discord Server and Facebook group!.Hear all of the AMP Network shows:https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm.Listen to every episode in this series:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/4f2184c4-1b7d-48fc-9c81-15f0a0c2679c.Check out "Homebrewed Christianity" with Tripp Fuller:https://trippfuller.com/podcasts/.Listen to every episode of Systematic Geekology with TJ:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5e.Check out Joshua's other show, "Dummy for Theology":https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1a27a558-5de8-4f4b-bdd0-7f104805a2efMentioned in this episode:Check out the other AMP Network shows!https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm . https://open.spotify.com/show/725pdvTzkle0fDWK2sdxnD?si=e317918366e04338Easily subscribe to our show wherever you listen!https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listen
Can we disagree well about the End Times?
Mar 6 2024
Can we disagree well about the End Times?
Christian Ashley joins Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell to discuss what the Bible says about the end times, what various theories there are of when and how Christ will come back, and whether or not Christians will endure Tribulations during the apocalypse of Revelation. We will discuss the books of Daniel, Revelation, and more. We will also explore the differences in Pre-Trib, Mid, and Post-Tribulation beliefs, as well as Premillennial, premillennial dispensationalism, Amillennial, and Postmillennial beliefs!.What is Eschatology? What is the theory of millennialism? What do Premillennialists believe? What are the signs that the end is near? What is it called when Jesus comes back? What are the signs of the 2nd coming of Jesus? What is the meaning of postmillennialism? Is amillennialism a preterism? What do Amillennialists believe? What are the three types of millennialism? What is the difference between historic Premillennialism and amillennialism? What is the tribulation in the Bible?.In this episode, we will:Explore the different theories of end times theologyExplain our views on Premillennialism and AmillennialismDeconstruct the purpose of Apocalyptic literatureExamine the difference in different theories of the Second ComingAsk why unity is so difficult around this subject.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in our conversations on our Discord Server and Facebook group!.Hear all of the AMP Network shows:https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm.Listen to every episode in this series:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/4f2184c4-1b7d-48fc-9c81-15f0a0c2679c.Check out "Let Nothing Move You" with Christian Ashley:https://let-nothing-move-you.captivate.fm.Listen to every episode of Systematic Geekology with TJ:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5e.Check out Joshua's other show, "Dummy for Theology":https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1a27a558-5de8-4f4b-bdd0-7f104805a2efMentioned in this episode:Easily subscribe to our show wherever you listen!https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listenCheck out the other AMP Network shows!https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm . https://open.spotify.com/show/725pdvTzkle0fDWK2sdxnD?si=e317918366e04338
Can we disagree well over the Biblical canon?
Feb 28 2024
Can we disagree well over the Biblical canon?
Fr Jonathan Resmini joins us once more, this time to discuss the controversies around which books we include in the Biblical canon! Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell ask Fr Jonathan about the history of how the canon of Scripture came to be, what differences there are in Catholic / Protestant / Orthodox Bibles, and what other books are important to the foundations of our faiths and traditions..What is the biblical canon? What books are in the biblical canon? What is the biblical canon set? How is biblical canon decided? What is the largest biblical canon? Why was the Book of Enoch removed from the Bible? What books were removed from the canon Bible? What are 7 deuterocanonical books? What is the difference between Apocrypha and deuterocanonical? What are the 7 extra books in the Catholic Bible, and what are the 10 extra in the Orthodox Church? Why was the book of Maccabees removed from the protestant Bible? SHould Malachi be the end of the Old Testament?.In this episode, we will:Explore the history of the canon of Christian ScripturesDiscuss the importance of the canon of the BibleExamine the differences of the Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant BiblesDeconstruct the reasons behind the books we call ScriptureAsk how unity may be possible when we don't fully agree on our own sacred text.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in our conversations on our Discord Server and Facebook group!.Hear all of the AMP Network shows:https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm.Listen to every episode in this series:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/4f2184c4-1b7d-48fc-9c81-15f0a0c2679c.Listen to every episode of Systematic Geekology with TJ:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5e.Check out Joshua's other show, "Dummy for Theology":https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1a27a558-5de8-4f4b-bdd0-7f104805a2efMentioned in this episode:Check out the other AMP Network shows!https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm . https://open.spotify.com/show/725pdvTzkle0fDWK2sdxnD?si=e317918366e04338Easily subscribe to our show wherever you listen!https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listen
Can we disagree well about Biblical Inerrancy?
Feb 21 2024
Can we disagree well about Biblical Inerrancy?
Pete Enns joins Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell to discuss the doctrine of Biblical Inerrancy, the problems Pete has with the doctrine, and whether there is a way for Christians to have unity when we often disagree over this doctrine that is fundamental to so many. Inerrancy is often a doctrine of great significance for more conservative, evangelical churches, but there are many Christians like Pete Enns and our hosts who care deeply about the Bible, but do not agree that the Bible is inerrant..Does Bible ever claim inerrancy? Is biblical inerrancy heresy? What Scripture says about Bible inerrancy? When did biblical inerrancy become a thing? Which Christians don t believe in biblical inerrancy? Is the Bible inerrant or infallible? Where in the Bible does it say every word is true? If the Bible can be wrong, how do we relate to and understand God? Can the Bible be wrong? How do we know the Bible is true?.In this episode, we will:Deconstruct what is meant by Biblical InerrancyExplore the limits of Christian Unity in light of fundamental disagreementsDiscuss the importance and levels of truth in the BibleExplain the kinds of literature and intentions behind the writings of Scripture.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in our conversations on our Discord Server and Facebook group!.Hear all of the AMP Network shows:https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm.Hear Pete Enn's show, "The Bible for Normal People"https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/podcast/.Listen to every episode of Systematic Geekology with TJ:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5e.Check out Joshua's other show, "Dummy for Theology":https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1a27a558-5de8-4f4b-bdd0-7f104805a2efMentioned in this episode:Check out the other AMP Network shows!https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm . https://open.spotify.com/show/725pdvTzkle0fDWK2sdxnD?si=e317918366e04338Easily subscribe to our show wherever you listen!https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listen
Can we have unity amidst these controversies?
Feb 14 2024
Can we have unity amidst these controversies?
We are starting a whole new series! Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell discuss their upcoming series, their own stances on the coming topics, and explain why we are taking the time to get further into controversy! We will be discussing Biblical Inerrancy, the Biblical Canon, Eschatology, Atonement Theories, Sacraments, LGBTQ+ issues, Politics form the Pulpit, and Spiritual Gifts!.What are the controversies of Christianity? What are the controversies in the early church? Is the Bible really inerrant? What are the concepts of inerrancy? What makes a book canon in the Bible? When will the millennium of Revelation take place? What other theories of atonement are there? What does Penal Substitution teach? Are churches allowed to be political? What are the 7 sacraments vs 2 sacraments? What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality? What is the difference between Cessationism and Continuationism?.In this episode, we will:Prepare for our upcoming seriesDiscuss our stances on various debated topics in the ChurchExplore how to maintain unity when we can disagree on such crucial mattersExamine our own willingness to be proven wrong.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in our conversations on our Discord Server and Facebook group!.Hear all of the AMP Network shows:https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm.Listen to every episode of Systematic Geekology with TJ:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5e.Check out Joshua's other show, "Dummy for Theology":https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1a27a558-5de8-4f4b-bdd0-7f104805a2efMentioned in this episode:Easily subscribe to our show wherever you listen!https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listenCheck out the other AMP Network shows!https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm . https://open.spotify.com/show/725pdvTzkle0fDWK2sdxnD?si=e317918366e04338
Are Christians required to tithe?
Jan 31 2024
Are Christians required to tithe?
We are back with another Round Table discussion! This time Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell are joined by Elizabeth (Pangalangan) & Taylor Clyde (of Faith Church - Assemblies of God) , Joseph Dea (Home Church & Nondenominational), and Will Rose (Pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chapel Hill, NC). We will be discussing whether or not all Christians should tithe & if Churches should still have memberships!.Is tithing Biblical? Why is Church membership decreasing? What did Jesus say about tithing? Is tithing biblically correct? What is the biblical law of tithing? What is the biblical way of paying tithe? What is the meaning of church membership? What does God say about church membership? What are the two requirements for membership in the church? What do you do when you become a member of a church? What does the Bible say about managing church finances? How should money be handled in a church? Should a pastor handle church finances? Other than money, what does it mean to give to the Church?.In this episode, we will:Discuss various beliefs about the Biblical texts on tithingExamine the need for church membershipDeconstruct what it means to have a gift of generosityDebate the importance of giving money to the Church.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in our conversations on our Discord Server and Facebook group!.Hear all of the AMP Network shows:https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm.Be sure to listen to our other Round Table episodes:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/af576211-7f60-4495-8b01-f3074b2f836a.The book Joshua mentioned in the episode is actually called, "The Lost World of the Torah" by John H. Walton and J. Harvey Walton. .Check out Joe's podcasts:https://buddywalkwithjesus.com/podcasts/.Check out Joshua's other show, "Dummy for Theology":https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1a27a558-5de8-4f4b-bdd0-7f104805a2ef.Listen to The Clyde's:https://the-clydes.captivate.fm.Check out The Homily with Pastor Chill Will:https://the-homily-with-chill-will.captivate.fm.Listen to every episode TJ is on of Systematic Geekology:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5eMentioned in this...
What role do Millennials play in Church unity today?
Jan 24 2024
What role do Millennials play in Church unity today?
Brianna and Matthew Penfold join Joshua Noel to discuss the role Millennials play in the modern Church as bridge builders. Millennials often get called the middle child generation, and have seen the world swiftly change in many ways. The gap between Baby Boomers and Gen Z is widened by technology, different understandings of mental health, different ideas of a Christian's role in politics, and more. Millennials have first-hand watched this change happen and can help bring a greater unity to the Church now!.What are millennials in age? What do millennials think about church? What percentage of millennials attend church? What are millennials religious beliefs? What has changed in mental health? How is mental health affecting people? Does church help mental health? How does the church view mental health? Are churches allowed to be involved in politics? What is politics in the Bible? What is church technology? What does the church say about technology?.In this episode, we will:Discuss the changes Millennials have watched occur in the ChurchChallenge how we think of mental health, technology, and politicsDeconstruct the Sunday Morning model of ChurchExplore how we can bridge the generational gap in the Church better.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in our conversations on our Discord Server and Facebook group!.Hear all of the AMP Network shows:https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm.Check out everything Matthew and Brianna are up to on their website:https://www.briannamatthewpenfold.com/.Check out Joshua's other show, "Dummy for Theology":https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1a27a558-5de8-4f4b-bdd0-7f104805a2ef.Listen to every episode TJ is on of Systematic Geekology:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5eMentioned in this episode:Check out the other AMP Network shows!https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm . https://open.spotify.com/show/725pdvTzkle0fDWK2sdxnD?si=e317918366e04338Easily subscribe to our show wherever you listen!https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listen
Is love more important than truth?
Jan 17 2024
Is love more important than truth?
Jared Byas, cohost of The Bible for Normal People and author of "Love Matters More:  How Fighting to Be Right Keeps Us from Loving Like Jesus", joins Joshua Noel to discuss his book and why it is such an important message for the Church today! We discuss the relationship love and truth have to one another, and what we mean by the word "truth" in the first place..What church does Jared Byas go to? What is biblical definition of love? What did the Bible say about love? What is God's love according to the Bible? What is the meaning of true in the Bible? How do you define the word truth? What does it mean to say the truth? How can our experiences change how we interpret truth? What's the difference of fact truths and wisdom truths? .In this episode, we will:Deconstruct the word "truth"Evaluate the importance the Bible places on truth and loveExamine our own values around truth and loveDiscuss the idols we may have in our churches today.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in our conversations on our Discord Server and Facebook group!.Hear all of the AMP Network shows:https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm.Check out everything Jared Byas is up to on his website:https://www.jaredbyas.com/.Check out Joshua's other show, "Dummy for Theology":https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1a27a558-5de8-4f4b-bdd0-7f104805a2ef.Listen to every episode TJ is on of Systematic Geekology:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5eMentioned in this episode:Check out the other AMP Network shows!https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm . https://open.spotify.com/show/725pdvTzkle0fDWK2sdxnD?si=e317918366e04338Easily subscribe to our show wherever you listen!https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listen
Which Christian Podcasts should you be listening to in 2024?
Dec 27 2023
Which Christian Podcasts should you be listening to in 2024?
Eric Nevins, founder of the Christian Podcaster Association and host of the Halfway There Podcast, joins us once more to end the year! Hosts Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell join him in discussing what's up with our shows, the podcasts in our networks, and other podcasts that are worth listening to in our opinions! We discuss all we were able to do in 2023 for our shows and everything we are looking forward to doing in 2024!.What is Theology Beer Camp? Who / What is the Christian Podcaster? Are podcasts popular? How many podcasts do people listen to on average? How do you make a good Christian podcast? What is the point in a podcast network? Can podcasts engage in discipleship? What is the difference in coaching and discipling? What are our favorite podcasts to listen to?.In this episode, we will:Discuss what we have done in 2023Hang out with the founder of CPALearn about life coaches and podcast coachingGet excited for this show, Halfway There, and other pods in 2024.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in our conversations on our Discord Server and Facebook group!.Hear all of the AMP Network shows:https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm.Check out everything Eric Nevins is up to on his website:https://ericnevins.com/.Check out Joshua's other show, "Dummy for Theology":https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1a27a558-5de8-4f4b-bdd0-7f104805a2ef.Listen to every episode TJ is on of Systematic Geekology:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5eMentioned in this episode:Check out the other AMP Network shows!https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm . https://open.spotify.com/show/725pdvTzkle0fDWK2sdxnD?si=e317918366e04338Easily subscribe to our show wherever you listen!https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listen
What procedures govern our churches?
Dec 20 2023
What procedures govern our churches?
Back with another Whole Church Round Table, Pastors Will Rose and Joe Dea join Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell to discuss various Church polities and procedures! Real unity often begins on these most practical levels of how we govern and organize our churches..What is Baptist church polity? What are the 3 basic models of polity in Christianity? What is the polity of the early church? What is church procedure? What are some church policies? What are some church policies? What is the meaning of church policy? What should be included in a church policy manual? How do churches decide what to spend their money on? Is it important to be a member of a church? .In this episode, we will:Discuss 5 areas of Church polity and how they differ in various churchesCompare non-denominational church polity to denominational polityExamine how churches make financial decisionsExplain the process of becoming a member of a church.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in our conversations on our Discord Server and Facebook group!.Hear all of our Round Table episodes:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/af576211-7f60-4495-8b01-f3074b2f836a.Check out Joshua's other show, "Dummy for Theology":https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1a27a558-5de8-4f4b-bdd0-7f104805a2ef.Listen to every episode TJ is on of Systematic Geekology:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5e.Check out the most recent episode of The Homily with Pastor Chill Will from Chapel Hill:https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-homily-with-chill-will/latest.Listen to BuddyWalk with Jesus, hosted by Joe Dea:https://open.spotify.com/show/0OKt8vG0XLrbm4uqFswUmOMentioned in this episode:Easily subscribe to our show wherever you listen!https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listenCheck out the other AMP Network shows!https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm . https://open.spotify.com/show/725pdvTzkle0fDWK2sdxnD?si=e317918366e04338
Why should we read more short stories?
Dec 13 2023
Why should we read more short stories?
Getting hype for our Book Fair next year in Charlotte, NC! Hosts, Will Rose, TJ Blackwell, Christian Ashley, and Joshua Noel discuss 5 short stories they read recently and what makes short-form story telling so special! Each of the hosts picked one short story for us all to read, and author Alyssa Wong chose one of their own works for us to include as well!.What are examples of literacy? Why is reading important? What is the Fisher Queen about? How has the Church made excuses for awful behaviors in the past? Where is the line between the animal kingdom and mankind? What is the trigger warning for Galatea Madeline Miller? What is the theme of Galatea by Madeline Miller? Who was Galatea in myth? What is the main idea of A Sound of Thunder? What is the point of view of A Sound of Thunder? What happened at the end of A Sound of Thunder? Why is Bel and the Dragon not in the Bible? Is Bel and the Dragon Based on a true story? Is there a real dragon that Daniel meets? What is the message of All Tomorrows? What is the plot of the book All Tomorrows? Are there any humans left in All Tomorrows? We discuss all this and more in this one! Join in the conversation with us on Discord now!.Support our show on Captivate or Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our store!.Listen to all of the episodes featuring Joshua:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/642da9db-496a-40f5-b212-7013d1e211e0.Listen to all of Will's episodes:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/4559ab55-4b6a-4432-b0a7-b61540df8803.Check out our other episodes with Christian Ashley:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/ebf4b064-0672-47dd-b5a3-0fff5f11b54c.Listen to all of the episodes featuring TJ:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5eMentioned in this episode:Check out the other AMP Network shows!https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm . https://open.spotify.com/show/725pdvTzkle0fDWK2sdxnD?si=e317918366e04338Easily subscribe to our show wherever you listen!https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listen
What doesn't God know?
Dec 6 2023
What doesn't God know?
Dr Thomas Oord, author of "The Death of Omnipotence and Birth of Amipotence", joins us again to discuss the omniscience of God. Joshua Noel asks Dr Oord about the differences of omnipotence and omniscience. They discuss their views of what God can and cannot know, then get into the nature of time and practical takeaways of this doctrine..What does the Bible mean by omnipotence? What is the problem with omnipotence? What is the theory of omnipotence? What is the paradox of God's omnipotence? What it means to be omniscience? What is the difference between omnipotent and omniscience? What are the 3 omnis of God? What is God's relationship with time? What is God's understanding of time? What does God say about the concept of time? .In this episode, we will:Explore the nature of God's knowledgeCompare omniscience and omnipotenceDeconstruct the construct of timeDiscuss the implications of God's inability to know the futureExplore Biblical support for and against God knowing the future.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in our conversations on our Discord Server and Facebook group!.Hear every episode we have done with Dr Tom Oord so far:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/7908711e-0990-4e7c-b604-e5d4e6b1dba2.Check out Joshua's other show, "Dummy for Theology":https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1a27a558-5de8-4f4b-bdd0-7f104805a2ef.Find all of Dr Tom Oord's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Thomas-Jay-Oord/author/B001H6OGWE?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true.Check out the most recent episode of Systematic Geekology:https://player.captivate.fm/show/0d51c070-b021-4cf6-9cea-62294822562c/latest/Mentioned in this episode:Easily subscribe to our show wherever you listen!https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listenCheck out the other AMP Network shows!https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm . https://open.spotify.com/show/725pdvTzkle0fDWK2sdxnD?si=e317918366e04338
Do women have opportunity in the Church today?
Nov 29 2023
Do women have opportunity in the Church today?
Elizabeth Donnelly and Russ Petrus, from "Catholic Women Preach", join us again! This time we discuss how women have been systemically disadvantaged in Church environments. Hosts Joshua Noel and TJ Blackwell ask about the ways the Bible has been translated, deaconesses have been overlooked, and jobs have been given away in Church history..What the Bible says about women's role in the church? What is the main role of the woman in church? What is the point of women's ministry? Who was Julia in the Bible? Who was the apostle to the apostles? Who was Phoebe in the Bible? Are women allowed to be Catholic deacons? How do you address a female deacon? Which bishops are attending the synod? Who are the women in the Synod? What happened at the Synod in 2023? .In this episode, we will:Discuss the 2023 Catholic SynodExplore the history of female deaconsExamine systemic sexism in the ChurchDiscuss how the Bible has been translated to exclude women from ministry.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in our conversations on our Discord Server and Facebook group!.Hear the last episode we did the Elizabeth and Russ:https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/can-women-preach-in-catholicism.Check out Laura James' art:https://www.laurajamesart.com/.Check out Joshua's other show, "Dummy for Theology":https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1a27a558-5de8-4f4b-bdd0-7f104805a2ef.Check out every episode of Systematic Geekology to feature TJ:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5e Mentioned in this episode:Check out the other AMP Network shows!https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm . https://open.spotify.com/show/725pdvTzkle0fDWK2sdxnD?si=e317918366e04338Easily subscribe to our show wherever you listen!https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listen
Why is Colossians so relevant for our time?
Nov 22 2023
Why is Colossians so relevant for our time?
Pastor Jay Y Kim joins us today to discuss his study guide on Colossians! Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell ask him about the need for this book in our time, religious syncretism, and what it's like to pastor a church in Silicon Valley!.What is the main message in Colossians? What is the main issue in Colossians? What is an example of a religious syncretism? What does syncretism mean in religion? How many churches are in California? What is a good Bible study for beginners? .In this episode, we will:Discuss the book of ColossiansExplore the state of the Church todayDeconstruct religious syncretismLearn about ministry in Silicon Valley, California.Support the show on Captivate or on Patreon, or by purchasing a comfy T-Shirt in our shop!.Join in our conversations on our Discord Server and Facebook group!.Hear every episode we have done with an wuothor or publisher:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/2f247e38-fc0b-4719-908c-4409e89cdf12.Check out Jay Y Kim's study on the book of Colossians:https://www.amazon.com/Colossians-Study-Guide-Streaming-Video-ebook/dp/B09N95YHRM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1KCFZ763RBWTO&keywords=jay+y+kim+colossians&qid=1700665068&sprefix=jay+y+kim+colossians%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-1.Check out Joshua's other show, "Dummy for Theology":https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1a27a558-5de8-4f4b-bdd0-7f104805a2ef.Check out every episode of Systematic Geekology to feature TJ:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5eMentioned in this episode:Check out the other AMP Network shows!https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm . https://open.spotify.com/show/725pdvTzkle0fDWK2sdxnD?si=e317918366e04338Easily subscribe to our show wherever you listen!https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listen