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A casual podcast about viewing the world around us through the lenses of the Bible. Movies, Art, Pop Culture, everything is up for debate and we have fun doing it. In each episode, we explore a topic through current events, banter, and the Scriptures to try to understand that topic biblically. We’re not pastors, or scholars, just regular Christians trying to understand the world through lenses of the Bible. Contact us on Twitter @biblicallenses
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This week we talk about one world currency and crypto! Get ready to head to the dark web on this one ladies and gentlemen. Jesse gives Nolan and educating and inspiring look at the world of crypto currency and the guys talk about if crypto really is a sign of the end times or if people are just scared of the devaluation of gold. Either way, this ep…
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We are back with part 2 of the catholicism podcast! This week the guys talk about Catholicism and more specifically how it differs from us as protestant believers. We talk about the beauty of tradition and organized religion but also some of the downfalls and how we as believers should interact and converse with one another. This is a grey area and…
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May the Spirit of the Lord be with you! This week the guys talk about Catholicism and more specifically how it differs from us as protestant believers. We talk about the beauty of tradition and organized religion but also some of the downfalls and how we as believers should interact and converse with one another. This is a grey area and one that ca…
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This episode the guys talk about body image and how to take care of your self physically but also how you should see yourself physically. They discuss everything from body weight to plastic surgery and tattoos. How do we as Christians view ourselves through the eyes of God and to what extent is body modification too much? We are excited about this …
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Well the infamous year has finally come to a close! This episode the guys talk about their favorite 2020 memories but also recap the biggest events of 2020. As we end this year we reflect on how we as Christians should live in an ever changing world and we talk about our hope being in Christ and not in the world. Looking forward to seeing what fres…
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Merry CHRISTmas everyone!!! This week we are talking about the reason for the season and what truly did happen 2000 years ago. The commonly accepted history of Christmas may be a little different than what actually happened. We also relive our favorite Christmas memories! Grab your favorite holiday beverage and enjoy our Christmas Tidings. Don't fo…
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Welcome back to part deuce of our talks on elections (the political kind) This week the guys talk about this election season and how as Christians we should respond in such a turbulent time. This is a longer podcast that we split up into to two different sections for you guys so we hope you enjoyed the deeper discussion. We had a lot of yucks and e…
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This week the guys talk about this election season and how as Christians we should respond in such a turbulent time. This is a longer podcast that we split up into to two different sections for you guys so make sure to tune in next week for Part 2! We had a lot of yucks and enjoyed talking about the most turbulent election season in our lifetimes! …
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This week the guys talk about yoga. We are an inclusive podcast so we talk about all kinds of yoga, hot, cold, goat? YES! Goat yoga! They get into the spiritual aspects of yoga but also the beneficial aspects of doing yoga and how to praise God in your morning downward dog. Don't forget to leave us a review!!! and follow us on any social media plat…
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My worlds on fire how about yours? This week the guys sweat it out over the environment and our effects on it as human. We ask the tough questions like. Are straws that bad? Did Jesus recycle? Do Birkenstocks really help both the environment and make you look more like Jesus? Get your melting ice pops and turn on your Diesel engines as we get into …
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Can you divorce your wife over burnt toast? NO! But divorce can be a tricky subject when it comes to Christianity. In this episode we cover when it is biblically and unbiblically justified for divorce. We discover that even biblically sound Christians can have varying opinions on divorce within the church. Nolan finally confesses that his wife is s…
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This episode we are putting the dukes up and going a few rounds. Fighting! How moral is it to break someones nose or put them in a body bag... looking at you JOHNNY! The guys also talk about fighting in war and our role in the world as a nation. Get ready to catch these hands! Don't forget to leave us a review!!! and follow us on any social media p…
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We are talking about devos! how often should we do demos, how long, and how important are they to us as believers? The boys also talk about what types of devious are their favorite and what devotional books they enjoy as well as the much debated question. Is meditation of the Buddha devil? Don't forget to leave us a review!!! and follow us on any s…
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This episode we are talking about church salaries, pastors paychecks, and all things tithing. Nolan shares his most embarrassing church interview story and Jesse gives us a look at a day in the life of a pastor. Don't forget to leave us a review!!! and follow us on any social media platform you like. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bibl…
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This episode we are talking over another cup of that glorious christian addiction... coffee! The guys talk about Bethel, smokin meats, the gospel of X-Games Jesus, and living a wealthy life. Grab your favorite cup of coffee and enjoy this episode. Don't forget to leave us a review, five star would give us the boost that coffee sometimes lacks, and …
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Our first ever guest joins us on the show this week, Amber Schoniwitz! We are talking about careers and knowing where God is leading you in this crazy adventure called life. Amber shares the many careers she has held and the guys share their dismal SAT scores compared to Ambers. We hope you enjoy listening to our friend Amber as much as we did! Don…
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Alcohol, considered by many to be the fixer elixir. Today we talk about the Biblical view of alcohol and when it becomes sin to consume it. The guys also share their favorite names for the bottle and Jesse gives us a look into his B.C. (before Christ) days. We hope you have as much fun with this episode as we did! Don't forget to leave us a review,…
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We take a break from our normal format to have an informal fluid conversation ranging across multiple topics. This was how the first Biblical Lenses conversations began, conversations that would cover everything from wrestling in the WWE to wrestling with God. We felt we were not equipped nor were we ready to cover the conversation of our current a…
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We are talking about video games in this episode. Are M rated games okay in a Christian house? Nolan shares the traumatizing days of youth burning nights where he watched the purge of the xbox. The guys share their first game ever played and act like a couple of Karens when talking about the most inappropriate games out right now. Spoiler Alert, it…
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In this troubling time when everyone has a theory about Bill Gates the guys talk about their favorite conspiracy theories both secular and christian. They also discuss how we maintain our witness and be wise about what information we trust and don't trust; as well as our actions and responses as Christians to conspiracy theories. Put on your tinfoi…
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What is the intersection of progressive revelation and orthodoxy? We talk about the often shunned group of individuals known today as "Liberal Christians". Although many would say there is biblical truth to both sides of the argument we try our best to break down what it means to be a liberal christian and some of the topics that are often discusse…
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Are arranged marriages biblical? Are arranged marriages unbiblical? Will Nolan ever accept Jesse's hand in marriage? You'll find out on this episode of Biblical Lenses! Resources: "What is Arranged Marriage Like in America Today?" by Kelsey Yandura "27 Shocking Arranged Marriages Statistics" by Brandon Gaille Genesis 24-27…
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In this episode the guys talk cover part 2 on pornography and sexual addiction. Not just what's wrong about it but also how to get help. If you or someone you love is struggling please reach out on any one of our platforms, we would love to help. This episode gets a little more mature for some ears so make sure you listen responsibly. Resources: Po…
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In this episode the guys talk about pornography and sexual addiction. Not just what's wrong about it but also how to get help. If you or someone you love is struggling please reach out on any one of our platforms, we would love to help. This episode gets a little more mature for some ears so make you listen responsibly.Resources:Porn Again Christia…
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In this episode, the guys tackle a question we probably have all asked at one point: why do bad things happen if God is so good? In times of trouble what happens to our trust and triumph in Christ? “Shall we indeed accept good from God and not adversity? In all this Job did not sin with his lips?” - Job 2:10…
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The guys are back from a much needed holiday break! In this episode, we talk about resolutions. What does it mean to commit to change something about yourself. Where is the line between loving yourself and wanting to change. Will Nolan buy Spanx to hide his growing muffin tops? These questions and more in our first episode of season two! We would l…
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In this episode, the guys talk about Gambling. What does the bible say about playing cards, throwing dice and spending money on games of chance? Is it OK for christians to go to casinos? and what about the Lottory? We would love to hear your thoughts, follow us on Instagram and Twitter @biblicallenses.Questions to think about: What does the Bible s…
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In this episode the guys talk about the new Kanye West album. What is a biblical response to the rappers recent proclamation of faith? Can Kanye make more "secular music" and still be saved? They also discuss some recent interviews that he had regarding some of his newer claims of faith. We would love to hear your thoughts follow us on Instagram an…
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In this episode, the guys talk about Halloween. What does the bible say about celebrating "Pagan" Holidays? Can we as Cristians worship Jesus and also dress up like Eleven from stranger things. We will also find out what their favorite costumes of all time are. We would love to hear your thoughts follow us on Instagram and Twitter @biblicallenses. …
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In this episode, the guys talk about Governments. What does the bible say aboutsubmitting to authority? When is it OK for us as Christians to rebel against our government? and is Jesse Biased about Governments because he's an aging punk rocker? We would love to hear your thoughts follow us on Instagram and Twitter @biblicallenses. Questions to thin…
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In this episode, the guys talk about Church Singles Ministry. What does the bible say about being Single? Should churches focus on helping people find their future spouse? and we talk a little about swiping right or left. We would love to hear your thoughts follow us on Instagram and Twitter @biblicallenses. Questions to think about: What does the …
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In this episode, the guys talk about The Death Penalty. What does the bible say about Justice, Is the Death Penalty an Old Testament idea, and what stances do Christians take on the matter? We would love to hear your thoughts follow us on Instagram and Twitter @biblicallenses. Warning!!! This is a controversial topic, our desire is to try to make s…
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In this episode the guys talk about Doomsday Preppers. What does the bible say about prepping for the end times and is this what the bible means by storing up for your children's children? How do we live in a prepared way without living in fear? and Nolan reveals that he knows a little "too much" about all this. We would love to hear your thoughts,…
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In this episode the guys talk about Art and it's role and place in the church. What does the bible say about creativity? How do we think about creativity in modern worship? and Jesse opens up about his struggle with interpretive dance. We would love to hear your thoughts, follow us on Instagram and Twitter @biblicallenses. DM us to get your questio…
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In this episode, the guys talk about the Aliens. What does the bible say about other beings from far-off galaxies? They talk about some of their favorite alien movies and how likely they are to participate in the storming of area 51. We would love to hear your thoughts, follow us on Instagram and Twitter @biblicallenses. DM us to get your questions…
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In this episode the guys talk about the HomeSchooling. What does the bible say about education?. Should all christians homeschool their children and what does discipleship look like? We would love to hear your thoughts, follow us on Instagram and Twitter @biblicallenses. DM us to get your questions answered 👍🏼 Questions to think about: What does Je…
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In this episode the guys talk about the McDonalds. What does the bible say about food, what does it mean to honor our bodies and is Fast Food addictive. We would love to hear your thoughts follow us on Instagram and Twitter @biblicallenses. Questions to think about: What does Jesus say about food? What does it mean to honor our bodies? Is fast food…
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In this episode the guys talk about the Cursing. Is it OK for christians to let em fly? How much do our words really matter and at what age did jesse say his first curse word? We would love to hear your thoughts follow us on Instagram and Twitter @biblicallenses. Questions to think about: What does Jesus say about words? How is our tongue and our w…
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In this episode the guys talk about the Prosperity Gospel. Nolan shares a story about Chick-Fil A and a famous person, we talk about pain and suffering and how certain people manipulate the scriptures to name it and claim it. We would love to hear your thoughts follow us on Instagram and Twitter @biblicallenses. Questions to think about: What does …
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In this episode the guys talk about social media and how it’s used today. They talk about memes, crazy christian conspiracy theory accounts and if there’s a possibility to do ministry with social media. Would love to hear your thoughts follow us on Instagram and Twitter @biblicallenses. Questions to think about: How do we use social media and does …
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In this episode the guys discuss Tattoos. What's the deal with Leviticus 19? What types of tattoos should christians get? and are all tattooed people lumped into the criminal element? Questions to think about: What's the deal with the levitical code? Am I making decisions based on culture or the bible? Can I do ministry with tattoos? Scriptures to …
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In this episode the guys discuss magic. They talk about Harry Potter, Fantasy, C.S. Lewis and some interesting D&D experiences. Magic is a touchy subject for a lot of christians so the guys also spend some time defining terms early on in the podcast. What's your take on Magic? IS it fun fantasy or should be steer clear because of the connotations.Q…
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In this episode the guys discuss vegans. They share stories of eating “Tofurky” and offending non meat eaters. Through the episode they discuss whether or not we were designed to eat only vegetables and try to come to grips with Danial Fasts and Peter being told to “arise and eat meat.” Questions to think about: Is being vegan what God intended for…
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In this episode the guys talk about Rock'n'Roll Music and Christianity. They share some funny stories about how they have encountered music in their lives and Nolan goes on a tangent about his grandma listening to AC/DC. https://www.publicbooks.org/how-christianity-created-rock-n-roll/ http://religiondispatches.org/the-devils-music-how-christians-i…
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In his episode we discuss the predicament of Celebrity Pastors. You know the type of pastors I'm talking about. Verified on Instagram, huge followings, trendy clothes and they write books with super edgy names... is it biblical though? That's what we try to get to the bottom of in this episode. Quote of the day: “The Celebrity Pastor is a failed ex…
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What is a worldview?A worldview is the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world.Whether conscious or subconscious, every person has some type of worldview. A personal worldview is a combination of all you believe to be true, and what you believe becomes the driving force behind every emotion, decision and action. Wh…
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