With news of one of our sister denominations (the United Methodist Church) potentially splitting making rounds, Pastors Kyle and Gordon saw this as an opportunity to dish on the decline of mainline protestant denominations in general. What are the primary drivers of this decline? Can we reverse the trends and recapture our once-dominant "market share" of Christian culture? If not, what does this mean for us going forward? If the decline continues, what should congregations start focusing on? All that and more in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muddy-pulpit/message

In this timely episode, pastors Kyle and Gordon tackle violence. In limiting the discussion to individual and inter-personal violence, a biblical diagnosis of and prognosis to deal with violence yourself is offered. (Disclaimer: if you have been recently traumatized, we recommend coming back to listen to this episode later.) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muddy-pulpit/message

You may not preach for a living, but that does not mean your vocation cannot have any less of an impact in the Kingdom! In fact, it might make your witness even more effective. In this episode, we discuss how Christian values and virtues inform and influence the way we conduct ourselves in the marketplace, and what our "calling" means.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muddy-pulpit/message

The story of the human race could be understood as a struggle to define and exercise authority. So where does our authority in the Church come from? What authority do we as a Church have in the world? In this episode, pastors Kyle and Gordon examine these questions and more in a candid discussion.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muddy-pulpit/message

In this episode, pastors Kyle and Gordon respond to a block of questions about the necessity of attending church, why God allows bad things to happen, how God uses suffering, and how our faith informs our mental health battles. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muddy-pulpit/message

This question was bound to be asked sooner or later. Speaking in tongues is a gift from the Holy Spirit that tends to be expressed more in the Pentecostal tradition than the Reformed. Why is that? Well, in this episode Kyle and Gordon dish on glossolalia as witnessed in American churches. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muddy-pulpit/message

The Church has been around for a long time. The way we practice Christianity today has in some ways remained the same from the time of the Apostles, but in other ways it has changed. In this episode, hear Kyle and Gordon dish on church practices. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muddy-pulpit/message

In biblical times, people would wear sackcloth and spread ashes over themselves as an external expression of their internal spirit and state of mind. This practice remained in place well into the 11th century, when Pope Urban II decided to add a specific day to the liturgical calendar to receive ashes. In this episode, Kyle and Gordon offer some insights into how you can get the most out of your Ash Wednesday service. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muddy-pulpit/message

Answer: because it sets us apart from the rest of the world. So what does that mean? Well, in this episode, Kyle and Gordon share some thoughts about traditions, seasons, and holidays that we use in the Church in order to sanctify our lives. Special emphasis was placed on Lent in particular. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muddy-pulpit/message

When it comes to social media and a host of other modern issues, the Bible isn't always exactly clear on what we should do, but that isn't to say that the Bible offers valuable wisdom that can be applied in principle to the things we wrestle with. In this episode, we talk about how we as Christians can navigate the murky and dark waters of social media while still staying true to our witness to Christ.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muddy-pulpit/message