Sam reflects on the incredible year and shares fourteen ways to avoid BS faith in 2024. #new year, #love, #faith, #church Won't you please consider becoming part of the BS Crew? To find out more and join, go to https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith. Feel free to comment and be sure to share. Thanks for listening. Our website: www.bumperstickerfaith.com Join the BS Crew: https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bumper-sticker-faith/id1607763646 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OZgz7PIQPEmMKSaj75Hc7 Music is by Skilsel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit colorofdust.substack.com…

(This is a repost of episode 51, which was a special Christmas episode from last season.) Today, we talk about what it means to love your neighbor at Christmas. By looking at the Parable of the Good Samaritan, we discover loving your neighbor doesn’t just mean the ability to identify needs, but the ability to become a different kind of person. Jesus doesn’t mainly describe what your neighbor looks like, but what you should look like. We’re going to challenge you and hopefully inspire you this Christmas season. We will also give you practical ideas you can use to love your neighbor. #christmas, #love, #faith, #serve, #samaritan, #church Won't you please consider becoming part of the BS Crew? To find out more and join, go to https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith. Feel free to comment and be sure to share. Thanks for listening. Our website: www.bumperstickerfaith.com Join the BS Crew: https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bumper-sticker-faith/id1607763646 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OZgz7PIQPEmMKSaj75Hc7 Music is by Skilsel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit colorofdust.substack.com…

Dr. Tom Price helps us to understand the Incarnation. The Incarnation is the core of the Christian faith, which differentiates it from all other religions and philosophies. The Incarnation truly matters in your life today. This is an AMAZING Christmas episode! Dr. Tom Price (DPhil, University of Oxford) teaches Theology, Christian Ethics, and Apologetics at Gordon-Conwell, and he is one of the hosts of The Theology Pugcast. #faith #god #church #incarnation #joy #hope #christmas Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Instagram @bumperstickerfaith Won't you please consider becoming part of the BS Crew? To find out more and join, go to https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith . Feel free to comment and be sure to share. Thanks for listening. Our website: www.bumperstickerfaith.com Join the BS Crew: https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bumper-sticker-faith/id1607763646 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OZgz7PIQPEmMKSaj75Hc7 Music is by Skilsel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit colorofdust.substack.com…

Do you have hope for the future? Part of having hope in the future is investing in its people--our kids. Veteran Pastor of Student Ministries Josh Newton joins us today to talk about students, the church, and what we need to know about our kids. Josh is wise, humble, and full of gospel grace for our kids and their families. He deals with misconceptions, gives valuable advice for parents, and discusses some of the bright spots with teens today. He also peels back some of the Bumper Stickers kids (and adults!) like to hide behind, and he paints a vision for how student ministry can thrive in the church today. Josh is Pastor of Student Ministries at The Orchard Church in the Chicagoland area. He is also a part of Rooted Ministry ( www.rootedministry.com ). #faith #god #youthministry #studentministry #parents #church Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Instagram @bumperstickerfaith Won't you please consider becoming part of the BS Crew? To find out more and join, go to https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith . Feel free to comment and be sure to share. Thanks for listening. Our website: www.bumperstickerfaith.com Join the BS Crew: https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bumper-sticker-faith/id1607763646 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OZgz7PIQPEmMKSaj75Hc7 Music is by Skilsel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit colorofdust.substack.com…

Dr. Ingrid Faro returns to talk about her outstanding new book "Demystifying Evil: A Biblical and Personal Exploration." Today, we focus on angels, demons, and other spiritual beings from chapter 11. You'll probably be surprised about how many different kinds of spiritual beings the Bible talks about. This is a wonderful discussion with Dr. Faro! Dr. Faro is Professor of Old Testament at Northern Seminary. She writes and speaks about navigating evil and suffering, abuse, women in the Bible, Genesis, Ecclesiastes, the suffering of God, forgiveness, and leadership. Her new book "Demystifying Evil" is available now: https://www.amazon.com/Demystifying-Evil-Biblical-Personal-Exploration/dp/1514004933/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DAZQQOZ8WBVQ&keywords=demystifying+evil&qid=1701222691&sprefix=demystifying+evi%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1 #evil #angels #demons #faith #god #hope #book Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Instagram @bumperstickerfaith Won't you please consider becoming part of the BS Crew? To find out more and join, go to https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith . Feel free to comment and be sure to share. Thanks for listening. Our website: www.bumperstickerfaith.com Join the BS Crew: https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bumper-sticker-faith/id1607763646 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OZgz7PIQPEmMKSaj75Hc7 Music is by Skilsel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit colorofdust.substack.com…

Dr. Dale Ahlquist dubbed G. K. Chesterton "the Apostle of Common Sense." Dr. Ahlquist joins me today to talk about the larger than life (quite literally!) figure, who played a great influence on the faith of C. S. Lewis. Dale Ahlquist is president of the Society of G. K. Chesterton, author of six books, including "Chesterton: the Apostle of Common Sense," and is considered the greatest living authority on the life and work of Chesterton. Be sure to visit www.chesterton.org to learn more and take advantage of many helpful resources about the "Heavyweight Champion of Faith." #joy #faith #god #hope #gkchesterton #commonsense Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Instagram @bumperstickerfaith Won't you please consider becoming part of the BS Crew? To find out more and join, go to https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith . Feel free to comment and be sure to share. Thanks for listening. Our website: www.bumperstickerfaith.com Join the BS Crew: https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bumper-sticker-faith/id1607763646 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OZgz7PIQPEmMKSaj75Hc7 Music is by Skilsel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit colorofdust.substack.com…

You know you want it--joy, I mean--so what are you waiting for? On today's episode, Sam explains how to find true joy. You probably won't like his answer, and you'll probably love it more than anything. Just in time for the holidays, this episode will help you reframe your life into a marvelous, joyful dance--don't hold the cheese. #joy #faith #god #hope Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Instagram @bumperstickerfaith Won't you please consider becoming part of the BS Crew? To find out more and join, go to https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith . Feel free to comment and be sure to share. Thanks for listening. Our website: www.bumperstickerfaith.com Join the BS Crew: https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bumper-sticker-faith/id1607763646 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OZgz7PIQPEmMKSaj75Hc7 Music is by Skilsel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit colorofdust.substack.com…

Dr. Gordon Marino joins me for episode 101. He is an existential philosopher, boxer, and boxing coach (he's coached Mike Tyson). We have a truly existential conversation, about as real as it gets. We talk about his book "The Existentialist's Survival Guide: How to Live Authentically in an Inauthentic Age." Dr. Marino shares his heart and we dig deep into real life issues. This is a special episode; I hope you check out his books and articles. And pray for Dr. Marino and his wife, Susan. Gordon Marino earned his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, M.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, and B.A. from Columbia University. His areas of specialization include History of Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, and Kierkegaard. He teaches philosophy and related courses as a professor at St. Olaf College and holds a position as the curator of the Kierkegaard Library. ​ In 2018, Marino published his most recent book, The Existentialist’s Survival Guide. He has authored and co-authored numerous works, including Kierkegaard in the Present Age. His articles have appeared in internationally-acclaimed news sources and periodicals such as the Atlantic Monthly, New York Times Magazine, Wall Street Journal, and the American Poetry Review. His book: https://www.amazon.com/Existentialists-Survival-Guide-Authentically-Inauthentic/dp/0062436007/ Here's his NY Times article "The Long Conversation." https://archive.nytimes.com/opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/06/02/the-long-conversation/ #sorenkierkegaard #existentialphilosophy #philosophy #faith #thiefonthecross #god Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Instagram @bumperstickerfaith Won't you please consider becoming part of the BS Crew? To find out more and join, go to https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith . Feel free to comment and be sure to share. Thanks for listening. Our website: www.bumperstickerfaith.com Join the BS Crew: https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bumper-sticker-faith/id1607763646 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OZgz7PIQPEmMKSaj75Hc7 Music is by Skilsel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit colorofdust.substack.com…

For my 100th episode, I speak with Annie Crawford! www.anniecrawford.net . We talk about cultural apologetics, modernism, and the symbolic view of the world. She tells us the differences between science and scientism, and she points out how today we separate meaning from matter. Then we dig into That Hideous Strength by C. S. Lewis. She guides us through its themes and shows us how to live faithfully during times of trial and testing. And at the end, we are surprised by Merlin! So, get out of your procrustean bed and engage with this episode! Annie Crawford is a cultural apologist, classical educator, and homeschooling mom. She writes and edits for An Unexpected Journal, co-founded The Society for Women of Letters, and so much more. She was recently on The Symbolic World Podcast speaking with Jonathan Pageau. You can read her Symbolic World article about C. S. Lewis's Ransom Trilogy at https://thesymbolicworld.com/content/gender-and-the-cosmos-the-restoration-of-worlds-in-c-s-lewis-s-ransom-trilogy #cslewis, #ransomtrilogy, #spacetrilogy, #science, #symbolicworld, #sacramentalworld, #faith, #god, apologetics, #thathideousstrength, #merlin Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Instagram @bumperstickerfaith Won't you please consider becoming part of the BS Crew? To find out more and join, go to https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith . Feel free to comment and be sure to share. Thanks for listening. Our website: www.bumperstickerfaith.com Join the BS Crew: https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bumper-sticker-faith/id1607763646 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OZgz7PIQPEmMKSaj75Hc7 Music is by Skilsel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit colorofdust.substack.com…

The poems of Seth Wieck will stick with you. You'll find yourself waking up in the middle of the night thinking about coyotes, the prophet Amos, prisons, and Pharaoh. Fathom Magazine writes, "Seth writes with such a sense of place and depth and specificity. His stories will stick with you." Seth is a husband, father, and poet from Amarillo, Texas. He has won multiple awards for his work. We had a blast talking about his method, faith, influential poets, metaphor, how to grow in your writing, and why the world needs poetry now. Toward the end, Seth reads his poem "Catch All." To learn more about him and read his poems and prose, go to www.sethwieck.com. #poems #poetry #writing #coyotes #faith #god #church Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Instagram @bumperstickerfaith Won't you please consider becoming part of the BS Crew? To find out more and join, go to https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith . Feel free to comment and be sure to share. Thanks for listening. Our website: www.bumperstickerfaith.com Join the BS Crew: https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bumper-sticker-faith/id1607763646 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OZgz7PIQPEmMKSaj75Hc7 Music is by Skilsel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit colorofdust.substack.com…

Dr. Kenneth Calvert joins us today to talk about the very first Christians--those who turned the world upside-down! Be inspired and encouraged by the early church, which began under the heavy arm of the Roman Empire. Long after the Roman has fallen, the church goes on! Along with many stories, we talk about my favorite ancient Christian, Polycarp. Dr. Calvert is the Professor of History and Director of the Oxford Program at Hillsdale College. @hillsdalecollege You can take his course on Ancient Christianity for free at https://online.hillsdale.edu/landing/ancient-christianity. @HillsdaleOnline #faith #god #church #firstchristians #ancienthistory #ancientreligion #ancientchristianity #hillsdale Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Instagram @bumperstickerfaith Won't you please consider becoming part of the BS Crew? To find out more and join, go to https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith . Feel free to comment and be sure to share. Thanks for listening. Our website: www.bumperstickerfaith.com Join the BS Crew: https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bumper-sticker-faith/id1607763646 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OZgz7PIQPEmMKSaj75Hc7 Music is by Skilsel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit colorofdust.substack.com…

Should you celebrate Thanksgiving? How about Columbus Day? While media lately has been denigrating these two holidays, today's guest wants us to think a little deeper. His name is Dr. Jeffery Fynn-Paul, and he is a professor of history at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Dr. Fynn-Paul studies history in eight different languages, is an expert on slavery, and specializes in the economic and social history of Europe and the Mediterranean from the 1300's to the present, with particular emphasis on urban institutions, state formation, public debt, and class, in relation to economic growth. His goal is to help us re-balance the present cultural narrative concerning the USA being fundamentally evil. We discuss what is at stake in the cultural conversation and what you can do as a responsible citizen. Was America stolen? How have all cultures come to be? Why did the Native Americans eagerly sell their land to the Europeans? Are you aware of your cultural shadow? We dig deeply into the ramifications of this complicated, yet important subject. To get a copy of Dr, Fynn-Paul's book, go to: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Stolen-Truth-European-Colonialism/dp/164293951X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HCT8UGFV5TXK&keywords=not+stolen&qid=1696722424&sprefix=not+stolen%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-1 #faith #god #notstolen #podcast #america Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Instagram @bumperstickerfaith Won't you please consider becoming part of the BS Crew? To find out more and join, go to https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith . Feel free to comment and be sure to share. Thanks for listening. Our website: www.bumperstickerfaith.com Join the BS Crew: https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bumper-sticker-faith/id1607763646 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OZgz7PIQPEmMKSaj75Hc7 Music is by Skilsel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit colorofdust.substack.com…

Among other things, sin is a symptom; but what does this mean? Today we consider what your sin might be trying to communicate with you. In particular, we'll use the sin of lust or sexual sin as an example. We'll look at 12 things your sin of sexual sin might be trying to tell you. #faith #god #temptation #spiritual #podcast Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Instagram @bumperstickerfaith Won't you please consider becoming part of the BS Crew? To find out more and join, go to https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith . Feel free to comment and be sure to share. Thanks for listening. Our website: www.bumperstickerfaith.com Join the BS Crew: https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bumper-sticker-faith/id1607763646 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OZgz7PIQPEmMKSaj75Hc7 Music is by Skilsel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit colorofdust.substack.com…

Today I talk to my favorite musician, John Van Deusen. The Gospel Coalition named John’s album “Marathon Daze” the top Christian album of the year for 2022. John has produced music with Judah, John Guerra, Teniella Neda, and many more. If you haven’t heard of John, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE check out his work—start with his devotional album “Every Power Wide Awake,” also known as “I Am Origami 2.” His most recent album is a Christmas album titled “In the Bleak Midwinter.” I just got the vinyl and it is fantastic! John started his music career in the band Lonely Forest, which had good success. But, in an effort to honor God and become more healthy, he began to do solo work. We have a great conversation, complete with eggs and three year olds going to school. We discuss the heart of the artist, creativity, the church, contemporary Christian music, the kinds of movies he’d like to see, and his multiple projects. Learn more at www.johnvandeusen.com . Please support John and his wonderful work. To me, he is a modern David, who lives his faith authentically before the Face of God. #music, #faith, #christian, #poppunk, #iamorigami, #marathondaze, #johnvandeusen #thegospelcoalition Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Instagram @bumperstickerfaith Won't you please consider becoming part of the BS Crew? To find out more and join, go to https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith . Feel free to comment and be sure to share. Thanks for listening. Our website: www.bumperstickerfaith.com Join the BS Crew: https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bumper-sticker-faith/id1607763646 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OZgz7PIQPEmMKSaj75Hc7 Music is by Skilsel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit colorofdust.substack.com…

Today Dr. Thomas Millay joins us to talk about one of the most fascinating people in history, Soren Kierkegaard. We enter the “world” of Kierkegaard through his ideas about reading. This may seem trivial or unimportant, but actually, this is one of the most exemplary topics for our age. What is the purpose of reading? Do you read the right way? Do you think you’re a better person because you’ve read a lot, have substantial knowledge, and know the right answers? Or, do you think you are “less” of a person because you barely read, struggle to understand the Christian faith, and are not as interested in books or ideas? Kierkegaard will set us straight! Along the way, Dr. Millay will share one of the most practical and inspiring definitions of love you’ve ever heard. Listen to this episode and then go get Dr. Millay’s book “You Must Change Your Life.” But, you must promise to read it SLOWLY. Dr. Thomas Millay is the pastor of First Christian Church in Goldsboro, NC. He is also the Senior Research Fellow at the Hong Kierkegaard Library, St. Olaf College. He loves to study the Bible and believes prayer has the power to change lives. Here’s a link to the book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Must-Change-Your-Life-ebook/dp/B08DL6QGRZ/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3J9J7STSO0TFK&keywords=you+must+change+your+life&qid=1695229662&sprefix=you+must+change+your+life%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-6 #kierkegaard, #book, #read, #faith, #philosophy. #change #life, #biography Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Instagram @bumperstickerfaith Won't you please consider becoming part of the BS Crew? To find out more and join, go to https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith . Feel free to comment and be sure to share. Thanks for listening. Our website: www.bumperstickerfaith.com Join the BS Crew: https://www.patreon.com/bumperstickerfaith Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bumper-sticker-faith/id1607763646 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OZgz7PIQPEmMKSaj75Hc7 Music is by Skilsel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit colorofdust.substack.com…