Elephant in the Pew

Many people put a lot of stock in tithing, many put their salvation on the line with their personal stances. Through the haze we see the Elephant sitting here, no one wants to talk about it for fear it can get blood boiling, but it should be talked about and it should definitely be discussed on a regular basis. RyanRead More

We talk about intimacy with Christ, how spiritual disciplines relate to it all and how we can improve our overall experience.

Ryan and Stephen discuss modern theology, where have all the Theologians gone?

Stephen is joined by his wife Hayley Whitten and their friend Eric Hoffmeister to discuss Difference in Ministries.

Is there a point to belonging to a congregation and being a member of the church? What is the real point of being a church member? Is it biblical? Does it Matter? Ryan and Stephen are joined by Lee Bargerhuff and Winsten Dickerson and they discuss this Elephant in the Pew, in regards to Church Membership?

Another Elephant in the pew that ties in so closely with divorce and that is the sanctity of marriage. It seems that the church encourages people to get married, but doesn’t significantly inform young couples of the decision and sanctity of marriage.  Find out what Ryan and Stephen think on the Elephant in the Pew!

Ryan and Stephen remember 2015 and realize how blessed they really are.

One of the largest Elephants in the church today is the discussion (or lack thereof) of divorce.  What does the bible say about divorce?  What does Jesus say about divorce?  What, as a body, do we say (or not say) about divorce?  It is likely to affect the majority of the church in some facet and yet we have many leaders andRead More

When did Christmas become Christmas?  Is Christmas as important of a holiday to the church as it should  be?  Could it be too important to the church? What is the point of the Christmas season, and why do Christians make it such a huge deal?  All these questions are discussed this evening on The Elephant in the Pew. Special GuestRead More

Do we as Christians Always have to have an answer? Sometimes we don’t know the answers. Sometimes we aren’t sure what is going on. The only thing we do know is what we should do, and that is trust in God. Our latest episode Humility over Adversity is that very conversation. Check it out, and find out what our thoughtsRead More

In Today’s commercialism and materialism driving society can we as Christians really focus on Christ during Christmas?  Can we show the world the true meaning? If Jesus is the reason, then why is so difficult to see not only in society but also the church? Resources: Pew research on Christmas http://www.pewforum.org/2013/12/18/celebrating-christmas-and-the-holidays-then-and-now/?beta=true&utm_expid=53098246-2.Lly4CFSVQG2lphsg-KopIg.1&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F Sociologist from ND http://youtu.be/I0QFrWR49uE

What are we so afraid of? What is fear? What does God say about fear? What can I do tomorrow to fight fear? All these and more are discussed by Ryan and Stephen on the Elephant in the Pew

Discussion on Thanksgiving and the difference between the American Church vs the United Kingdom. Both Ryan and Stephen get schooled by special guest Duncan McRae-Spencer.   Why do Christians sometimes forget to give thanks back to God? Tune in and find out what the guys have to say.

So the heavens and the earth and everything in them were completed. By the seventh day God completed His work that He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work that He had done. God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, for on it He rested from His work of creation. Genesis 2:1-3Read More

Ryan and Stephen speak on this Elephant in the Pew regarding Denominations!

Today Ryan and Stephen talk about worship music and the eternal debate that follows.

Ryan and Stephen talk about the Elephant in the Pew: Money!

Today, the guys have special guest Winsten Dickerson, youth pastor at Chapel Hill Christian Church and we discuss Halloween and the church.

Ryan and Stephen start talking about the Elephant in the Pew.  Tolerance in the Church!