Topic: California

4 chapters across the catalog

Doomerang
Episode 52 • • 10:01 - 14:14

52: Doomerang

Evangelism Experience and Addressing the Good Person Argument

The hosts recount a recent phone call from friends in California who inquired about their faith, describing the excitement of sharing the gospel. They address common questions from seekers, such as whether being a "good person" is sufficient for salvation. The explanation emphasizes that human righteousness is insufficient and that the core issue of sin must be dealt with through Christ rather than behavior modification.

Stinkin' Thinkin'
Episode 44 • • 1:01:21 - 1:06:20

44: Stinkin' Thinkin'

Pastoral Responses to Cultural Shifts and Voting

The conversation reviews the perspectives of pastors like Jack Hibbs on the visibility of Islam in American cities like New York. While agreeing on the importance of voting and local civic engagement, the hosts express discomfort with using "scary music" or extreme fear to motivate congregations. They also reference a Glenn Beck segment on European demographic shifts.

Faith in the Fog of War
Episode 27 • • 44:19 - 47:55

27: Faith in the Fog of War

Prophetic Words and the 1990s California Vision

A host shares a personal story from the 1990s in California, where a worship pastor gave him a prophetic word about a future church in Texas with 1,200 people and tiered seating. Decades later, the church reached that exact milestone, illustrating that God's timing operates on a different scale than human expectation. The segment concludes with a sobering story about a high school friend's sudden death, serving as a reminder to always be spiritually ready.

Screen Sabbath
Episode 3 • • 1:25 - 2:46

3: Screen Sabbath

Reflections on Theme Music and Personal Snobbery

A discussion regarding the show's theme music reveals one host's self-admitted snobbery as a musician. They compare the track's structure to classic rock riffs like "Life in the Fast Lane" and "Hotel California," ultimately appreciating the "we get to do this" hook. The segment transitions into a casual observation about a donut sitting on the table.