We take a look at the deuterocanonical work of Enoch.  How does it relate to actual scripture?  Why is it not in the Bible?  Who should read it?  What does it have to say about angels?  We answer those questions and much more as we explore this ancient work. Thank you for listening! To enquire about advertising with Catfish Ministries, LLC send an email to thefish@catfishministires.com Support the Show ..read more

The Bible has much to say about church roles and offices.  Teachers, preachers, elders, deacons, and evangelists.  Most people at most churches today can name those offices in churches that have them.  But where are the evangelists, and why is this role in particular left out of explicit recognition in so many churches? Thank you for listening! To enquire about advertising with Catfish Ministries, LLC send an email to thefish@catfishministires.com Support the show ..read more

We conclude our series on biggest challenges are for the church in 2024 and beyond.  In this episode we discuss shifting economic conditions and challenges in reaching the 'deconstructed' and 'de-churched'. Thank you for listening! To enquire about advertising with Catfish Ministries, LLC send an email to thefish@catfishministires.com Support the show ..read more

We discuss what we think the biggest challenges are for the church in 2024 and beyond.  It's a big topic, so this kicks off a three-part series.  In this episode we discuss the rise of the Millennials and Generation Z into church leadership. Thank you for listening! To enquire about advertising with Catfish Ministries, LLC send an email to thefish@catfishministires.com Support the show ..read more

We discuss what we think the biggest challenges are for the church in 2024 and beyond.  It's a big topic, so this kicks off a three part series.  In this episode we discuss the authority of scripture and theological compromise. Thank you for listening! To enquire about advertising with Catfish Ministries, LLC send an email to thefish@catfishministires.com Support the show ..read more

We do a study on the oft overlooked little book of the Bible Philemon.  We look into the personal letter of Paul to Philemon and the church he hosted in his home to ask what the text has to say for us today.  Bafflingly, we also manage to work in dubstep and discover a new weapon of mass destruction - the bass cannon. Thank you for listening! To enquire about advertising with Catfish Ministries, LLC send an email to thefish@catfishministires.com Support the show ..read more

We talk about ordinances and sacraments - what's the difference.  We come at it from a Reform Calvanist / Baptist-ish standpoint as we examine what the difference is when it comes to baptism and church tradition.  We understand that some of our listeners won't agree with all of it, but now you know where we're coming from.   Thank you for listening! To enquire about advertising with Catfish Ministries, LLC send an email to thefish@catfishministires.com Support the show ..read more

This time out the guys tackle climate change and the Christian response to it.  We put it into a Biblical context, including stewardship of creation, man's role in the world according to God's design, and the impact of climate change policy of people everywhere, including the church. Climate Change: No, It’s Not a 97 Percent Consensus | [site:name] | National Review https://youtu.be/M8iEEO2UIbA?si=VMgnj-4hilZ5i0y9 Other notes -  Malthusian Catastrophe.  Thomas Malthus first claimed in 1798 that the population was growing too large for the earth to support. https://fee.org/ar ..read more

We take on the issue of social media in the life of believers, including impact on adults and children.  So many questions - How much is too much?  What to say?  How to handle social media conflict?  Will Dave find his mobile outhouse?  When do you know if it's go time?  Find out all this and more! Thank you for listening! To enquire about advertising with Catfish Ministries, LLC send an email to thefish@catfishministires.com Support the show ..read more

A current events episode recorded February 1, 2024 as we discuss the controversy surrounding Alistair Begg and his advice to a woman to attend an LGBTQ wedding.  We analyze the advice and the Christian response to it. Christian pastor dropped by radio network stands by advice to grandmother on attending LGBTQ wedding (msn.com) Pastor Alistair Begg's podcast pulled over LGBTQ wedding advice (tennessean.com) Thank you for listening! To inquire about advertising with Catfish Ministries, LLC send an email to thefish@catfishministires.com  Support the show ..read more