# Jack Wilkie

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The Many Difficult Angles of the Lindsay Clancy Story

A tragic case involving the death of three small children has gripped the internet, with debates raging about postpartum depression and psychosis, what justice looks like, women's issues, and more. We discuss a number of the angles to the story. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introducing the case 06:41 - Jo...

Same Team! Loving The Brotherhood In The Churches of Christ

In Christ, Christians form what Peter called a "brotherhood"—but that doesn't mean we always see eye to eye. On this episode, we look at the issues that complicate our relationship with the brotherhood at large, including sectarianism, differences in perspectives, and the command to love each ot...

What are Deacons for?

Deacons are one of the most misunderstood roles in the church. We discuss the differences between deacons and elders, the qualifications for the role, and how deacons can help oversee practical responsibilities such as budgets, maintenance, education, and logistics. The conversation also address...

Apathy in the Church: What Causes It, What to Do About It, and More

Last week at the Engage Conference, Dr. Brad Harrub joined us for our first ever episode in front a live audience! We discussed the problem of apathy in the church, including:- How leadership can cause it, and what they can do to fix it- The "good enough" mindset that leads people to give minimu...

Can Christians Use Sarcasm, Satire, and Strong Speech?

CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro, and the time and place for tougher talk06:21 - Starting with the cautions and limitations10:27 - Friendly teasing, thicker skin, and how men and women differ in their communication19:32 - Sarcasm and mockery in the Bible30:29 - Principles for properly using humor with an...

Ep. 60- "Is Drinking a Sin?" A Reaction to the Think Deeper Podcast

In June 2023, the Think Deeper Podcast manned by Jack Wilkie, Joe Wilkie, and Will Harrub recorded a podcast episode answering the question, "Is drinking a sin?" Multiple friends of mine told me they had heard this episode. This is a hotly debated topic in the church. These brothers take the posi...

What Freedom In Christ Is NOT: On Halloween, Modesty, and More

This week, we discuss a viral tweet that claimed that the strongest of Christians are people who watch Disney, celebrate Halloween, drink alcohol, and wear bikinis, and what it says about an all-too-common view of freedom in Christ. CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro, and the tweet that inspired the episode...

Rest for the Spiritual Workaholic

This week we talk spiritual burnout, and when to take a step back from involvement for a season of rest. CHAPTERS:00:00 - Introduction and the ups and downs of life09:17 - Is there a time to step back from church work?16:21 - Historic practices of rest24:46 - What changed during the COVID years3...

Was Jesus Forsaken, Guardian Angels, Baptism for the Dead, and Other Bible Debates

It's the second edition of our Bible debates series! Last time we considered the Nephilim, the author of Hebrews, and a few other hotly debated topics. This time we add five more entries to the list. CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro and ground rules02:48 - Baptism for the dead (1 Cor. 15:29)14:24 - What h...

Gluttony, Obesity, and the Christian

This week we discuss gluttony, weight issues, and self-control. CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro and outline06:43 - The question, and defining our terms14:46 - The steel man argument: navigating a tricky situation18:29 - The visible fruits of poor eating27:54 - Biblical considerations35:15 - Is it a sin t...