*To Skip Banter fast forward to 5:50* In this episode Jonathan May vote yes for Austin to become a member at his church, a interim pastor was voted no to becoming the pastor before he preached, and teenage Colton voted no to the man who made a huge spiritual influence on his life. Most importantly, Austin, Jonathan, and Colton take time to answer a question from a listener about Christians and American consumerism. How do you avoid covetousness in a consumerism charged America? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-exiles-podcast/support

*to skip banter fast forward to 5:30* Darth Colton is back! In this episode Colton, Jonathan, and Austin discuss their desire to delight in God’s word and what it means to truly find joy in our study of the scriptures. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-exiles-podcast/support

In this episode, Austin and Jonathan discuss their experiences of being church members at local churches. Being a member can bring hard times and good times. But regardless, of which time comes, they both share their testimony of the many blessings that have come by being a member of a local body of Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-exiles-podcast/support

In this episode Austin, Jonathan, and Colton answer a question sent in by a listener about God’s justice in a society that supposedly “loves” justice today. The discussion around this question remained open ended in order to spark and promote deeper thought and consideration by you, the listener! Write in and let us know your thoughts on the topic through Facebook messenger, Instagram or email. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-exiles-podcast/support

*to skip banter fast forward to 3:15* Jimmy Hendrix, Woodstock, and Jonathan’s guitar, and discussions around the topic of hobbies! How can we glorify God using our hobbies? Are they meant for so much more than how we often use them? Where does are rest truly lie? All these questions are discussed on this episode as Austin, Jonathan, and Colton discuss honoring the Lord with our favorite hobbies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-exiles-podcast/support

*To skip banter fast forward to 3:30* In this episode we answer a follow up question from the previous week regarding more practical ways to live as known followers of Christ in the workplace. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-exiles-podcast/support

*To skip banter fast forward to 2:45* We all feel the same temptation to slack off when the boss is not around or look forward to clock-out time long before the job is finished. However, the Bible teaches us a very different approach to how we view work. In this episode Austin, Jonathan, and Colton discuss how they’ve sought to glorify God in their jobs while also providing scriptural principles that can apply to all who seek to please the Lord at work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-exiles-podcast/support

*To skip banter fast forward to 3:45* Austin, Jonathan, and Colton get a message from a listener about the pros and cons to attending seminary as well as who should go? When should they go? What are the potential dangers of going or not? What role does the church and her leaders play in our aspirations for theological education? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-exiles-podcast/support

Over the past two years all three of us have picked up our lives, left our previous occupations, and led our families to move from our previous homes to the Jackson metro area. With each reason we have for moving we believe it was the Lord sovereignly and faithfully leading us where we are for his glory and honor. Listen in to see how we came to this conclusion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-exiles-podcast/support

It’s a new year with new episodes and new faces on the Exiles Podcast! In the episode Austin and our new co-hosts Jonathan and Colton talk reintroduce themselves and discuss what the plan is for new episodes each week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-exiles-podcast/support