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Consider This
by Sunnybrook Christian Church
Consider This is a podcast that explores various topics from the perspectives of the ministry staff at Sunnybrook Christian Church in Stillwater, Oklahoma. These episodes reflect some of the behind-the-scenes conversations where transparency, humor and theology intersect.
Episodes
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CT 231 - Dealing with Difficulty according to James and Peter
How can Christians consider trials a joy? Does God withhold answers to prayers when we lack faith? What’s the difference between trials and temptations? And does James’ emphasis on good works contradict Paul’s teaching on salvation by grace through faith? In this episode of Consider This, Justin...
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CT 229 - Hebrews and Losing Salvation
(TO POST Sept. 24) Ep. 229 — Hebrews and Losing Salvation Justin sits down with Ryan Vincent and Drew Moss to tackle some of the biggest questions in Hebrews and Isaiah. Can Christians drift away from faith—or even lose salvation? What does Hebrews mean by moving from spiritual milk to solid…
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CT 230 - Deliberate Sin and Forgiveness through Blood
Justin sits down with Jim Johnson to finish Hebrews and continue through Isaiah. They unpack Jesus as both the perfect High Priest and the once-for-all sacrifice, wrestle with Hebrews’ warnings about deliberate sin and falling away, explore what it means that faith is the “proof of what is not...
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CT 228 - Nihilism and The Song of Solomon
Ryan Vincent joins Justin in the studio to wrestle with Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, and the closing chapters of Acts. We talk about how to read Ecclesiastes without slipping into nihilism, what it means that life is “vapor,” why we should still enjoy God’s gifts, and how the book ultimately…
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CT 227 - Everything is Futile
Scot Irwin and Jim Johnson join Justin Ebert on Consider This as we finish Proverbs, wrestle with the tension and wisdom of Ecclesiastes, and dig into Acts 18–21. We talk Proverbs 31, how to read Ecclesiastes well, the meaning of “vapor,” and whether or not people should get rebaptised.
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CT 226 - Wisdom and Discernment
Justin is joined by Jim Johnson to discuss Proverbs 1–15 and Acts 14–17. They talk about signs and wonders, appointing elders, Jewish believers wrestling with old traditions, Paul and Barnabas parting ways, Timothy’s circumcision, and Paul’s sermon in Athens. Jim also reflects on lessons from his...
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CT 225 Why You Refuse to Share the Gospel
In this episode of Consider This, Justin Ebert and Drew Moss discuss Acts 10–13 and Psalms 126–150. They explore Peter’s vision, the conversion of Cornelius, how God communicates and directs his people, the core message of the Gospel, and how the church can pray boldly, meet needs, and raise up...
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CT 224 - Stoned Stephen, Saul's Conversion, and the Longest Chapter
In this episode of Consider This, Justin Ebert and Ryan Vincent discuss Acts 6–9 and Psalms 106–125. They explore leadership and service in the early church, Stephen’s sermon and persecution, Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch, baptism and the Holy Spirit in Acts 8, and Saul’s dramatic conversion....
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CT 223 - Pentecost, Baptism, and the Holy Spirit
This week on Consider This, Justin Ebert is joined by Ryan Vincent and Jack Merrill to explore Acts 2–5 and Psalms 86–105. We talk about Pentecost, Peter’s sermon, baptism and salvation, the work of the Holy Spirit, Christian community, boldness in sharing Jesus, the story of Ananias and…
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CT 222 Swords, Ascension, and Paradise
In this episode of Consider This, Justin Ebert is joined by Drew Moss and Rachel Ritchie to discuss Luke 21–24, Acts 1, and Psalms 66–85. Together, they explore the final days of Jesus’ earthly ministry, the Old Testament passages he may have explained on the road to Emmaus, his ascension, the...
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CT 221 - Unworthy Servants and the Command to Forgive
In Episode 221, Justin Ebert is joined by Morgan Weece and Jim Johnson to discuss Luke 17–20 and Psalms 46–65. Together, they explore biblical forgiveness, prayer, gratitude, money, the coming of God’s kingdom, seeking the overlooked, and the resurrection. They also reflect on confession,...
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CT 220 - Family, Money, and Praying Against Your Enemy
This week on Consider This, Justin Ebert is joined by Ryan Vincent to discuss Luke 13–16 and Psalms 26–45. The conversation explores some of Jesus’ most challenging teachings about family and the cost of discipleship. Justin and Ryan also examine the puzzling parable of the shrewd manager in Luke...
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CT 219 - The Cost of Discipleship and Messianic Psalms
This week on Consider This, Justin Ebert is joined by Jim Johnson and Drew Moss to discuss Luke 9–12 and Psalms 6–25. What does it really mean to follow Jesus, and can someone be saved by Jesus without surrendering their life to Him? The conversation also explores some of Jesus’ challenging...
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CT 218 - Pacifism, Judging Others, and the Arrogance of Deconversion
In this episode of Consider This, Justin Ebert is joined by Jim Johnson and Ryan Vincent to discuss this week’s readings from Luke 5–8, Psalms 1–5, and Job 26–42. Together, they explore the miracles of Jesus, loving enemies, the call to produce good fruit, and what Job teaches us about suffering,...
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CT 217 - Suffering, the Satan, and Luke’s Gospel
In this episode of Consider This, Justin Ebert is joined by Ryan Vincent and Jim Johnson to discuss this week’s readings from Job 1–25 and Luke 1–4. Together, they explore the background and message of Job, including what the book teaches about God, suffering, humanity, the satan, and how God’s...
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CT 216 - Godless Books and Slavery
In this episode of Consider This, Justin Ebert is joined by Sam Martin and Jack Merrill to discuss this week’s readings from Esther, 2 Timothy 3–4, Titus, and Philemon. Together, they consider one of the most fascinating questions in the Old Testament: Why is God’s name never mentioned in Esther?...
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215 - Commanding Emotions and Women in Ministry
In this episode of Consider This, Justin Ebert is joined by Drew Moss and Rachel Ritchie to discuss Ezra 7–Nehemiah 13, 1 Timothy, and the opening chapters of 2 Timothy. Together they explore the importance of God’s word for ministry, discipleship, and women in ministry.
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214 - The Man of Lawlessness and World Powers
In this episode of Consider This, Justin Ebert is joined by Jim Johnson and Ryan Vincent to discuss 2 Chronicles 21–36, Ezra 1–6, and Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians. Together they explore the decline of Judah, the exile, the hope of return, the rebuilding of the temple, and the call to…
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CT 213 Philippians, Colossians and the Cosmic Christ
In this episode, Justin is joined by Jim Johnson to discuss 2 Chronicles 1–20, Philippians 3–4, and Colossians 1–4. Together they explore how Chronicles bridges the Old Testament story to the coming of Jesus, what Philippians teaches about joy, contentment, humility, and living worthy of the...
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CT 212 Ephesians, the Will of God, and Willful Submission
In this episode, Justin is joined by Scot Irwin and Drew Moss to discuss 1 Chronicles 7–29, Ephesians 3–6, and Philippians 1–2. Together they explore David’s final years, why Chronicles leaves out some of his major failures, how these texts point us to Jesus, and what Ephesians teaches us about...
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211 - Repentant Kings and Walking with the Spirit
n this episode of Consider This, Justin Ebert is joined by Drew Moss and Rachel Ritchie to discuss this week’s readings from 2 Kings 17–25, 1 Chronicles 1–6, Galatians 3–6, and Ephesians 1–2. Together, they consider the fall of Israel and Judah, the lives of Hezekiah and Josiah, the role of…
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CT 210 - Bear Attacks and Money
In this episode of Consider This, Justin Ebert is joined by Ryan Vincent to discuss this week’s readings from 2 Kings 1–16, 2 Corinthians 8–13, and Galatians 1–2. Together, they explore miracles, the unseen spiritual realm, and one of the strangest stories in 2 Kings: why bears were sent to…
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CT 209 - God Dwells with Sinful and Afflicted People
This week on Consider This, Justin Ebert and Ryan Vincent discuss 1 Kings 4–22 and 2 Corinthians 1–7. They explore Solomon’s wisdom, temple-building, glory, and tragic compromise; Elijah’s confrontation with Baal and his discouragement after Mount Carmel; and Paul’s vision of suffering, comfort,...
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CT 208 - Head Coverings, Tongues, and a Sinful Census
In this episode of Consider This, Justin Ebert is joined by Drew Moss and Ryan Vincent to discuss this week’s readings from 2 Samuel 16–1 Kings 3 and 1 Corinthians 9–16. Together, they explore David’s final years, the sin of the census, Solomon’s request for wisdom, Paul’s call to become all…
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CT 207 Failed Kings, Christian Leaders, and Gospel Freedom
This week on *Consider This*, Justin Ebert is joined by Jim Johnson and Morgan Weece to discuss 2 Samuel 1–15 and 1 Corinthians 1–8. The conversation explores some of the most important and challenging moments in David’s story, including the death of Uzzah, David’s zeal before the Lord, the...
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CT 206 Witches, Ghosts, and Big Questions from Romans
Hello, and welcome to another episode of Consider This. My name is Justin Ebert, and I’m joined in the studio today by Ryan Vincent and Drew Moss. We all serve at Sunnybrook Christian Church in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and in 2026 we’re reading through the entire Bible together. This podcast series…
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CT 205 - The Gospel of Ruth, Samuel, and Paul
This week on Consider This, Justin Ebert is joined by Jim Johnson and Drew Moss to discuss Ruth 1–4, 1 Samuel 1–10, and Romans 1–6. The conversation begins in Ruth, exploring the historical and cultural background of the book, the significance of Ruth as a Moabite, the themes of faithfulness and...
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CT 204 Foolish Vows and Mysterious Endings
CT 204 Foolish Vows and Mysterious Endings by Sunnybrook Christian Church
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CT 203 - Did God Die?
This week on Consider This, Justin Ebert is joined by Jim Johnson and Ryan Vincent to discuss Joshua 19–24, Judges 1–8, and Mark 14–15. The conversation highlights the closing chapters of Joshua, the importance of covenant faithfulness, and the transition into the chaotic world of Judges. Along…
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CT 202 The Israelite Conquest and Mark 13
This week on Consider This, Justin Ebert sits down with Jack Merrill and Ryan Vincent to explore Joshua 1–18 and Mark 13. They discuss Joshua’s call to courage, the Israelite conquest, and the objections many have about God from this narrative. In Mark 13, the conversation turns to Jesus’ Olivet...
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CT 201 Stoning Kids and Fruitless Trees
This week on Consider This, Justin Ebert sits down with Morgan Weece and Ryan Vincent to explore Deuteronomy 18–34 and Mark 11–12. From the promise of a prophet like Moses to Moses’ final blessing and death, they unpack the closing chapters of Deuteronomy and their significance. In Mark, they…
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CT 200 Transfigured Jesus and the Law
This week on Consider This, Justin Ebert sits down with Alec Sheets and Drew Moss to explore Deuteronomy 1–17 and Mark 9–10. Together they discuss Moses’ call for Israel to remember God’s faithfulness and love Him with all their heart, soul, and strength, along with key instructions about…
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CT 199 - Firey Snakes and the Cross
This week on Consider This, Justin Ebert sits down with Ryan Vincent and Drew Henderson to explore Numbers 21–36 and Mark 7–8. From the bronze serpent and Balaam’s troubling story to the purpose of the cities of refuge, we unpack the theology and tension of Israel’s journey. In Mark, we wrestle...
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CT 198 - The Gospel in the Wilderness
This week on Consider This, Justin Ebert is joined by Ryan Vincent and Drew Moss to discuss Numbers 1–20 and Mark 5–6. Together, they explore the purpose and themes of Numbers, Israel’s cycles of complaint and rebellion, the priestly blessing, divine impassibility, tithing, and Moses striking the...
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CT 197 - Tattoos, Sex, and the Unforgivable Sin
Justin Ebert is back in the studio with Jim Johnson and Ryan Vincent for Week 7 of the Year Through the Bible reading plan at Sunnybrook, diving into Leviticus 16–27 and Mark 3–4. Together they wrestle with the passages many readers avoid or misunderstand: Is Leviticus a burden or was it a gift…
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CT 196 Why We Shouldn’t Skip Leviticus
Justin Ebert sits down with Ryan Vincent and Drew Moss for a wide-ranging conversation based on Leviticus 1-15 and Mark 1-2. They discuss if and how the ancient laws still matter for Christian readers today. Together they explore overlooked details and surprising connections: clean and unclean…
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CT 195 The Death and Dwelling of God
In this episode, Justin Ebert sits down with Drew Moss and Rachel Ritchie to reflect on Exodus 24-40 and John 18-21. They discuss John’s account of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection, asking how we can keep from becoming numb to the cross. They explore the rich connections between John’s passion...
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CT 194 On Misreading God
In this episode, Justin Ebert sits down with Jim Johnson and Ryan Vincent to explore major questions emerging from Exodus 6–23 and John 13–17. Together they examine what it actually means to love Jesus and how faith, grace, and obedience relate, wrestle with the purpose and ongoing relevance of…
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CT 193 Why Did Jesus Cry?
In this episode, Justin Ebert sits down with Ryan Vincent and Drew Moss to explore the rich and complicated questions rising from Genesis 35–50, Exodus 1–5, and John 9–12. How do we discern whether dreams are from God or just our brains firing at night? Why does Jesus weep if his plan was always…
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CT 192 Why Did Jesus Lie?
In this episode, Justin Ebert sits down with Jim Johnson and Drew Moss to discuss some of the big questions emerging from Genesis 15-34 and John 5-8. How do faith, grace, and obedience actually relate to one another? What do we do with the morally messy stories in Genesis - are they mean to...
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CT 191 Is Jesus Really God and Can Christians Drink Wine?
In this episode, Justin Ebert sits down with Ryan Vincent to discuss John 1-4. They discussed the importance of John’s introduction and connecting Jesus with the triune God. They also take time to discuss how the character of Jesus doesn’t always line up with the caricature that modern people use...
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CT 190 Why Would a Good God Flood the World?
In this episode, Justin Ebert sits down with Ryan Vincent and Drew Moss to discuss some of the big questions from Genesis 3-11. Are we reading into the text by seeing the Trinity in Genesis? Did God really flood the whole world? Was God just being mean or gracious by destroying those people? Who...
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CT 189 Can You Be a Christian and Be Wrong About Genesis?
In this episode, Justin Ebert sits down with Ryan Vincent and Drew Moss to discuss some of the big questions in the early parts of Genesis. There are a lot of them! They will discuss why some of our modern questions aren’t the right questions to be asking and help remind us of what is truly...
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188 Bible Reading is Intimidating and Risky (and Why You Should Do It Anyway)
Justin sits down with Drew and Ryan for an honest, practical conversation about reading the whole Bible—especially for those who have never done it or don’t even like reading. They share when they first made it through all of Scripture, and the early questions and “problem passages” that rattled...
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187 Where Have We Been and Where are We Going?
After a two-year hiatus, Justin returns to the podcasting studio for a relaunch of thoughtful discussions with the staff at Sunnybrook. In this episode, he sits down with Jim and Ryan to reflect on where the church has been, where it’s going, and how Consider This will chart a new path in 2026.
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186 (Rebroadcast of 126) Christianity & Politics
Recorded 3 years ago, this episode remains particularly relevant during this election year.
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185 (Rebroadcast of Episode 22) Christianity and Politics: How Should We Engage?
We recorded this 7 years ago and it remains as relevant today as then. Now that we are entering the presidential election cycle it seemed good to rebroadcast this particular episode as a good reminder of how to engage politics as citizens of the kingdom.
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184 - Preaching Jesus from the OT (Rebroadcast)
184 - Preaching Jesus from the OT (Rebroadcast) by Sunnybrook Christian Church
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183 - (Rebroadcast) How Important is it to go to Church
183 - (Rebroadcast) How Important is it to go to Church by Sunnybrook Christian Church
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182 (Rebroadcast) The Benefits and Perils of Online Church
182 (Rebroadcast) The Benefits and Perils of Online Church by Sunnybrook Christian Church
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Consider This is a podcast that explores various topics from the perspectives of the ministry staff at Sunnybrook Christian Church in Stillwater, Oklahoma. These episodes reflect some of the behind-the-scenes conversations where transparency, humor and theology intersect.
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