//podcastplus.net/feed/podcast~81ac1ba82614a32586824f30cd2ac159612d341afead7356a93a9a30bce62cb4 Two friends having a big conversation on life and the soul. Mike and Ethan talk about common issues that face people trying to live a good life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:07:16 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/62f666df7b877c0013d8f803/e/63e693ee4534bc0010e6db9a/media.mp3 Phil 4:13  I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Joseph Campbell, at Providence, RI writes Dear Ethan and Mike, I was trying to convince my friends that I would nail and interview for a new job and I assured them that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. They started to tell me that I was way off base and quoting that scripture wrong. If it doesn’t mean that then what does it mean? Historical context Out of Context Usage:  Sports:   School Tests, Job Interview. Proper use John 14:13:  What does Jesus mean when he says “anything we ask from him will be given to us” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 18:58:54 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/62f666df7b877c0013d8f803/e/63e693ee4534bc0010e6db9a/media.mp3 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/62f666df7b877c0013d8f803/e/63e693ee4534bc0010e6db9a/media.mp3 Phil 4:13  I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Joseph Campbell, at Providence, RI writes Dear Ethan and Mike, I was trying to convince my friends that I would nail and interview for a new job and I assured them that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. They started to tell me that I was way off base and quoting that scripture wrong. If it doesn’t mean that then what does it mean? Historical context Out of Context Usage:  Sports:   School Tests, Job Interview. Proper use John 14:13:  What does Jesus mean when he says “anything we ask from him will be given to us” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 18:58:54 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/62f666df7b877c0013d8f803/e/63e693ee4534bc0010e6db9a/media.mp3 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/62f666df7b877c0013d8f803/e/639b7a096f529f00100c347c/media.mp3 How do I know when to preach and when to act in front of unchurched friends? Ebenezer Rudolph from Christmas River, North Dakota Dear Ethan and Mike, I recently became friends with a coworker at my job at Pretzel Time. He doesn’t know I am a Christian. My pastor is urging me to sit down and have “the Jesus talk” with him but my good friends are saying I should lead with a Godly example and not without preaching. What should I do? Pros of living like Christ as an example. “They will know we are christians by our love.”  what does that look like in 2023 Pros of having the “Salvation Talk” with new believers How do you bring up the salvation talk without being to awkward. Col 4:6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. God should be helping you with the next step of your new relationships Acting like Jesus should not be overlooked You need some communication that you want the ... Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:48:27 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/62f666df7b877c0013d8f803/e/639b7a096f529f00100c347c/media.mp3 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/62f666df7b877c0013d8f803/e/639b7a096f529f00100c347c/media.mp3 How do I know when to preach and when to act in front of unchurched friends? Ebenezer Rudolph from Christmas River, North Dakota Dear Ethan and Mike, I recently became friends with a coworker at my job at Pretzel Time. He doesn’t know I am a Christian. My pastor is urging me to sit down and have “the Jesus talk” with him but my good friends are saying I should lead with a Godly example and not without preaching. What should I do? Pros of living like Christ as an example. “They will know we are christians by our love.”  what does that look like in 2023 Pros of having the “Salvation Talk” with new believers How do you bring up the salvation talk without being to awkward. Col 4:6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. God should be helping you with the next step of your new relationships Acting like Jesus should not be overlooked You need some communication that you want the ... Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:48:27 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/62f666df7b877c0013d8f803/e/639b7a096f529f00100c347c/media.mp3 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/62f666df7b877c0013d8f803/e/6377cc693e348f001109dd5f/media.mp3 Should I be thankful for my country? Letter: Joseph America of Freedom, Idaho Dear Mike and Ethan, I was told in my young adult class that being proud to be American is a form of idolatry because it is not God’s perfect kingdom and there is no proof that we are working with God’s plan for the world. Does that mean I can’t be thankful to live in America?  Defining our terms. Proud . Idolatry .   What doest though think it means to be Thankful Pros for being thankful my country: Being thankful where you live is a form of honoring authority There are many amazingly beautiful things in my country, Grand Canyon, Desert, Mountains, Rivers, Creatures etc. We can’t control where we are born so we should be thankful for what we do have Despite your countries flaws, God has used it for his glory and goodness Being thankful is showing God that you recognize his good gifts Being miserable about your country is a different form of idolatry ... Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:18:20 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/62f666df7b877c0013d8f803/e/6377cc693e348f001109dd5f/media.mp3 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/62f666df7b877c0013d8f803/e/6377cc693e348f001109dd5f/media.mp3 Should I be thankful for my country? Letter: Joseph America of Freedom, Idaho Dear Mike and Ethan, I was told in my young adult class that being proud to be American is a form of idolatry because it is not God’s perfect kingdom and there is no proof that we are working with God’s plan for the world. Does that mean I can’t be thankful to live in America?  Defining our terms. Proud . Idolatry .   What doest though think it means to be Thankful Pros for being thankful my country: Being thankful where you live is a form of honoring authority There are many amazingly beautiful things in my country, Grand Canyon, Desert, Mountains, Rivers, Creatures etc. We can’t control where we are born so we should be thankful for what we do have Despite your countries flaws, God has used it for his glory and goodness Being thankful is showing God that you recognize his good gifts Being miserable about your country is a different form of idolatry ... Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:18:20 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/62f666df7b877c0013d8f803/e/6377cc693e348f001109dd5f/media.mp3 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/62f666df7b877c0013d8f803/e/633640f24b37860012f63b18/media.mp3 We live in a world of entertainment and there is no shortage of entertainment for adults. Just because we are over 18 doesn't mean that God is happy with these choices. Ethan and Mike discuss how to navigate through an explicit world of entertainment. Join us on Discord and other social media: https://linktr.ee/campusone80fun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 01:05:54 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/62f666df7b877c0013d8f803/e/633640f24b37860012f63b18/media.mp3 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/62f666df7b877c0013d8f803/e/633640f24b37860012f63b18/media.mp3 We live in a world of entertainment and there is no shortage of entertainment for adults. Just because we are over 18 doesn't mean that God is happy with these choices. Ethan and Mike discuss how to navigate through an explicit world of entertainment. Join us on Discord and other social media: https://linktr.ee/campusone80fun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 01:05:54 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/62f666df7b877c0013d8f803/e/633640f24b37860012f63b18/media.mp3 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/62f666df7b877c0013d8f803/e/632cb4c47aae8f0012adb261/media.mp3 Does anyone have fun in the Bible? Ethan and Mike make the case that God does not hate fun and it can be an important part of your day. Continue the conversation on our Discord channel: https://linktr.ee/campusone80fun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 19:17:59 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/62f666df7b877c0013d8f803/e/632cb4c47aae8f0012adb261/media.mp3 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/62f666df7b877c0013d8f803/e/632cb4c47aae8f0012adb261/media.mp3 Does anyone have fun in the Bible? Ethan and Mike make the case that God does not hate fun and it can be an important part of your day. Continue the conversation on our Discord channel: https://linktr.ee/campusone80fun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 19:17:59 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/62f666df7b877c0013d8f803/e/632cb4c47aae8f0012adb261/media.mp3