Forward: The Christian Self-Help Podcast
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsA podcast discussing the intersection of productivity, self-help principles, and Christianity. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
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#03 Our Friends Shape Us
July 08, 2020 17:45 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBForward continues discussing the biblical merit and application of Dr. Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life. Rule 3 is, "Make friends with people who want the best for you." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#02 How We Treat Ourself Matters
June 30, 2020 15:54 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBForward: The Christian Self-Help Podcast continues its look at Dr. Jordan B. Peterson's 12 Rules For Life. Rule number 2 is, "Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping." Christ, Cole, and Forest discuss this rule, its possible biblical connection, and how it applies to our everyday life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#01 The Importance of Posture
June 18, 2020 19:15 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBForward begins a conversation about The 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson. Peterson's first rule is all about posture and how our physical disposition can change how we feel, act, and think. While this rule isn't found in the Bible, God's Word does say a lot about confidence and preparing oneself for action. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
Moving Forward
June 11, 2020 16:09 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBFaith, Football, Friends is officially no more. But, we are moving forward. Starting with this episode, Faith, Football, Friends will become Forward: A Christian Self-Help Podcast. Forward is all about bettering ourselves and others. It's about meeting our goals, becoming more productive, and grasping the abundant life offered by Jesus. Join us as we go forward. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#19 Psalm 1, Robots, and Baby Clothes
May 21, 2020 17:31 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBThe guys discuss one of the most-preachable psalms, what the future might look like (Spoiler alert: there's not a lot of meat but lots of robots), and Forest debates Chris and Cole on whether or not a baby boy can wear pink without his parents sinning. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#18 Bleeding lungs, the 2020 NFL Draft, and hot takes
May 02, 2020 18:50 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBThe guys discuss the 2020 draft mostly, but also go on a few entertaining tangents as they try to solve the mystery of that metal-like taste in your mouth when you run for the first time in awhile. They also give their post-draft NFL hot takes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#17 The Resurrection and Avengers End Game
April 24, 2020 21:23 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MBThe guys discuss how vital the resurrection is to the Christian faith and Christ takes us on a wild wide defending the last Avengers movie. **Spoiler alerts** for: Marvel Franchise, Star Wars books, the four Gospels. Random link to a video of DeMarco Murray throwing a TD pass to Delanie Walker because Forest said it would be here --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#16 Joshua 24, Preaching Voices, and Bad Reviews
April 16, 2020 14:48 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBThe guys discuss the popular section of Joshua 24:14-15, Cole gives us his alter ego's preaching voice, and we discuss why we're rated 1 star on Facebook. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#15 The Love Chapter of the Bible, Ranking QBs, Personal Ministries
March 31, 2020 20:50 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBThe guys sit down to discuss the depth of 1 Corinthians 13, Forest's controversial NFL quarterback tier list, and share about how they're living during the pandemic and their other ministries. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#14 Resisting the Devil, Free Agency Chaos, and FHU Memories
March 23, 2020 16:50 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBThe guys find a creative way to discuss the idea of resisting the devil in James 4:7, some of the NFL free agency craziness is discussed, and some favorite memories from Freed-Hardeman University are recounted. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#13 Coronavirus and Christianity, Draft Hopes, and Yard Sewage
March 16, 2020 20:20 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBThe guys discuss the complexity of trying to be Christlike during the COVID-19 pandemic, what they hope to see in the draft, and Cole explains why he was absent last episode (FYI, it has to do with yard sewage and a very confused woman). Links Calvin, the Reformers, and the Plague --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#12 Old Testament Ethics, Hockey, Ryan Tannehill, and OKC W/ Chris Kidwell
March 12, 2020 15:24 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBChris Kidwell joins the show (and Cole is mysteriously absent). Chris is a preacher in Oklahoma and has an Mdiv from FHU. He discusses Old Testament Ethics by John Goldingay, convinces the guys to watch hockey, and discusses the OKC Thunder. ______ Links Old Testament Ethics by John Goldingay Christian Ethics by Norman Geisler Zamboni driver to emergency goalie --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#11 The Old Testament in 7 Sentences With Jeff Smith
March 02, 2020 02:58 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBIf you could boil the Old Testament down into seven sentences what would they be? Jeff Smith (former Alaskan, current preacher) comes onto the show to discuss the book The Old Testament in 7 Sentences by Christopher J.H. Wright. The guys pick Jeff's brain about this informative book, why the Old Testament matters to Christians, and so much more. (p.s. Sorry for the poor audio at the beginning, Forest had the wrong mic plugged in) Links The Old Testament in 7 Sentences Interview With the...
#10 The Saddest Story Ever, Myles Garrett, Coke is King (Maybe)
February 24, 2020 20:43 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBThe guys discuss the depth of hopelessness that exists in a godless worldview. The craziest thing to happen in the NFL in quite some time is debated, and Coke is crowned the king of soda by you, the audience. _______ Links The Absurdity of Life Without God by William Lane Craig Myles Garrett Helmet Slam Mike Tomlin defends Mason Rudolph --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#09 Grace, SB Reactions, XFL, Pepsi vs. Coke
February 13, 2020 22:42 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBThe guys discuss how grace changes every thing, react to Super Bowl 54, the XFL, and debate whether Pepsi is better than Coke (the answer is no). __________ Links Tertullian's Apology Chiefs Use Play From 1948 Rose Bowl XFL and Betting XFL Rules Differences --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#08 Earthly Riches, Super Bowl Predictions, and Star Wars
January 31, 2020 23:32 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBIn this episode the guys discuss the difficult issue of billionaires and what burdens God places on those with material wealth. Also, the Super Bowl is discussed regarding who the guys think will win and the newest Star Wars movie is talked about **SPOIER ALERT**. Time Stamps for the show: 0:00-27:38 Faith 27:39-49:41 Football 49:42-1:07:36 Friends Links: Star Wars Theory --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#07 Titans Are Out, Free Agents, and Rookie QBs
January 27, 2020 01:42 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThey guys have a guest on the show in Forest's absence to discuss what led to the Titans being eliminated, how good Patrick Mahomes is, and a crazy year for free agent and rookie quarterbacks. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Youtube --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#06 2020 Championship Round
January 17, 2020 22:44 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBIn the football segment for this week the guys discuss the upcoming AFC and NFC championships (p.s. Chris and Cole are super psyched about the Titans being there). Do the Titans have a chance against the high-flying Chiefs? Are the 49ers the real deal? Is their an NFL conspiracy afoot? All that and more is discussed on this episode of Faith, Football, Friends. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Youtube ________________ Source for Mark Kieth Audio --- Support this podcast: https://podcaste...
#05 Discipleship and Developing a Prayer Life
January 15, 2020 17:37 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThe podcast is now going to be three episodes a week instead of one long episode a week. Here's this week's episode for the faith portion discussing the differences in how the guys were discipled in the early stages of their faith. The guys also discuss some practical measures for developing a prayer life. Follow Us Facebook Twitter Youtube --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#04 Bible Study, Prayer, Divisional Playoffs, and Resolutions
January 09, 2020 04:34 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBThe guys discuss their New Year's resolutions spiritual and otherwise as well as a crazy (the Titans defeated their boogeyman) Wildcard weekend and their divisional playoff predictions. Follow Us Facebook Twitter Youtube _________ Music: Keeping Stuff Together by Lee Rosevere on Music for Podcasts 4 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#03 Sovereignty, Bible Reading, Gossip, and Playoff Predictions
January 01, 2020 22:43 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBThe guys discuss the big spiritual things they learned in 2019. Forest talks about learning God's sovereignty and marriage, Chris discusses how he was able to become a better Bible reader and Cole talks about the destructive power of gossip. Also, the guys give their FULL playoff predictions complete with Super Bowl predictions and even final scores. Submit your playoff picks to [email protected] to win a chance at a gift card. Links to things mentioned in this episode: At...
#02 Christmas, Santa, Drew Brees, and Migraines
December 27, 2019 18:17 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn this episode, the guys discuss when Jesus may have been born, why we celebrate Christmas on December 25, the origins of Santa Claus, the NFL playoff picture, Drew Brees, migraines, home, and air travel. Links to things mentioned in this episode: When Was Jesus Born? The Myth of the Pagan Origins of Christmas Saint Nicholas and the Origins of Santa Claus NFL Playoff Picture Aaron Rodgers 40+ Yard TDs Follow Us Facebook Twitter Music: Keeping Stuff Together by Lee Rosevere on Mu...
#01 Baptism, Titans, Disney World and Caffeine
December 18, 2019 17:30 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBIn this episode the guys discuss a biblical and historical perspective on baptism, the Tennessee Titans, Drew Brees, Bills vs. Patriots, Disney World, caffeine addiction, and new podcast excitement. Buckle your seat belts! ____ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisColeForest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithfootballfriends/ _____ Music: Keeping Stuff Together by Lee Rosevere on Music for Podcasts 4 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christi...
#21 History Repeats Itself with Cameron Meeks
September 27, 2019 14:25 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBHistory repeats itself. We all know this, but how does this fact reveal itself in God's Word, our lives, and in our churches? How can we grow through answering these questions? Cameron Meeks comes on the show to discuss these heavy hitting topics. Music by: Lee Rosevere Title: Let That Sink In Album: Music for Podcasts 6 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#20 The Bible's Literary Form and the Minor Prophets with Andy Baumberger
April 22, 2019 04:06 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBForest sits down with Andy Baumberger to discuss how the Bible is beautiful (God-breathed) literature and why that matters. Also, the awesome but oft-neglected minor prophets are discussed at length. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#19 Resisting the Monastic Mindset
February 01, 2019 23:15 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBSometimes we forget that we have to be *in the world* but not of the world. The world can be discouraging and evil and unrighteous. Do we respond by being reclusive and keeping to ourselves, or will we let our light shine? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#18 Neuroplasticity and the Christian with Konor Copeland
December 10, 2018 17:35 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBIn this episode Forest sits down with Psychology student Konor Copeland to talk about the brain's amazing ability to repair itself and develop new habits and what this has to do with the Christian walk. Also, the psychological evidence for prayer in the context of helping with mental health is discussed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#17 Lessons From Jesus' Genealogy in Matthew
November 01, 2018 20:54 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBCertain sections of God's word are easier to skip than others. Usually, genealogies are grouped into that group of easy to skip sections. But, there are definitely some things that are central to the gospel and important for us to see in Jesus' genealogy in Matthew. In this episode Forest explores some of these things. Maybe we shouldn't skip genealogies! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#16 Introducing the Gospels Companion Reading Plan
October 05, 2018 21:06 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBReading through the Gospels is one of my favorite parts of a reading plan. Sometimes, however, we forget about how the Gospels connect to the rest of the NT. On this episode I introduce the Gospels Companion Reading Plan which pairs readings from the Gospels with correlating NT epistles. The plan is available under "Resources" on theologyetc.org. Let's read God's Word together! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#15 Being Thankful For God's Word/ History of the English Bible
September 22, 2018 18:44 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBWe have many reasons to be thankful for God's Word. From what it is, to how awesome it is, to how we're able to have it in our language as English speakers. Hopefully, this thankfulness will create in us a sense of responsibility for those who don't have the Bible translated into the language they speak. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#14 The Pure Fire App, Modern Evangelism, Etc.
September 11, 2018 05:28 - 29 minutes - 41 MBForest sits down with Rich Beatty to discuss the "Pure Fire" app designed by Rich to be a modern evangelism tool. For some people, tracts and bulletins just aren't attractive. Let's try to support works like these that bring evangelism techniques into the 21st century! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#13 When Comfort Zones Become Danger zones
August 22, 2018 15:26 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBComfort zones are natural--and not inherently bad--but when they keep us from living to our full potential or walking by faith, then they become danger zones. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#12 Toward Christian Political Unity (Not Uniformity) W/ Sam Glover
August 13, 2018 21:15 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBA Republican and a Democrat walk into a church... what happens next? Imagine a world where Christians could discuss, debate, and even disagree about politics while still letting their light shine. Sam and Forest try to discuss what it would take to get there based on where we are now. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#11 Praying the Scriptures: Awesome but Neglected
August 05, 2018 23:30 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBPraying the scriptures is a biblical (Acts 4:23-28) but often overlooked spiritual practice. In this episode, Forest discusses some of the blessing that can be found in praying the scriptures for yourself as well as how to do it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#10 The Importance of Good Theology
July 30, 2018 16:41 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBForest discusses why good theology is important in the first place and where we get good theology. It's not as boring as it sounds, I promise. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#09 Reaching Millennials, Etc.
July 21, 2018 21:22 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MB35% of unchurched millennials say that "church" isn't relevant to them. 87% say that Christians are judgmental, 85% say Christians are hypocritical. As of 2013, 34% of America's atheists and agnostics were under 30. How can the church better reach the upcoming generations? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#08 Lessons from the Thai Cave Rescue, Etc.
July 13, 2018 03:51 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBWhat spiritual lessons can we be reminded of by the recent Thailand cave rescue mission? The obvious one is the transcendence of selfless love, but there's also a somewhat surprising one. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#07 The Mystery of Marriage, Etc.
July 06, 2018 17:23 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBForest discusses the mystery of marriage from Ephesians 5:22ff, some of the often overlooked benefits of singleness, and some updates having to do with the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#06 Missions, Etc. W/ Blaine McKinney
April 30, 2018 06:52 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBBlaine comes onto the show to discuss all things missions related: Is every Christian a missionary? What can the church do better in regards to missions? Also, Blaine shares some details about how long distance running teaches lessons about Christianity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#05 Works of the Law, Etc. W/ Chris Kidwell
April 27, 2018 07:37 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBForest sits down with Chris Kidwell to discuss Chris' recent thesis on Paul's use of the phrase "works of the law." Also, the Nashville Predators. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#04 Cole parsley, apologetics, etc
February 16, 2018 17:18 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBCole Parsley comes onto the show to discuss imaginative apologetics, interacting with culture, and even video games. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#03 Chris Elrod, Youth ministry ,etc
February 02, 2018 07:45 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBChris Elrod sits down with Forest to discuss what youth ministry is, why it matters, etc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#02 Sam Glover, the Trinity, etc.
January 26, 2018 08:27 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBForest sits down with Sam Glover to discuss the challenging topics of the Trinity, hell, and translation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
#01 Hiram Kemp, Ephesians 2, etc.
January 12, 2018 17:03 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBIn the first full episode Hiram and Forest sit down to discuss Ephesians 2:1-10, Moses, book recommendations, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
Episode 0.5 (an appetizer)
January 11, 2018 19:49 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MBI promised an episode today. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, it’s not the full episode, but it sets up and introduces the first full episode which will be posted tomorrow (Lord willing). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support
Introducing Theology, etc.
January 08, 2018 05:04 - 3 minutes - 1.71 MBIntroducing a new podcast: Theology, etc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forward-christian-podcast/support