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Cross Checking
by Joshua LeBorious, Ben Oelshlaeger
Dive deep into the world of faith with Ben and Josh, two pastors in the LCMS. Join us for casual conversations about the Bible, theology, and how our faith intersects with the world around us. We'll tackle everything from church doctrines to cultural dilemmas, all with a healthy dose of humor and a shared passion for exploring the Christian faith. Think of it like grabbing coffee with your friends and geeking out about the Gospel.New episodes every Monday on all major podcast platforms.
Episodes
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Comfort in Ignorance
Join Ben and Josh as we continue our conversations about Job, this week focusing on his faith in the midst of uncertainty and ignorance.
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Worthless Physicians
Join Ben and Josh as they talk about how our friends influence us and when we might need to limit our relationships with bad friends.
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Prosperity and Related Heresies
Ben and Josh continue looking at the 'wisdom' of Job's friends with the words of Zophar - perhaps one of the earliest prosperity gospel preachers.
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God's Justice
When suffering hits, the temptation is to treat God like a calculator: good behavior in, blessing out. But Bildad’s logic in Job 8 exposes a far deeper problem - not just bad theology, but the pride of assuming we can always explain what God is doing. Josh and Ben unpack the speech of Job’s…
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Is Suffering Punishment?
Join Ben and Josh with another section of Job and discussion about the causes of suffering.
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Complaints and Lamentations
When do complaints to God cross a line? What should lamentation look like? Join Ben and Josh to find out!
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Testing or Temptation
Welcome to Season 10! We're diving into Job y'all!
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If I Could Change One Thing About Synod
Before we get into Season 10, Ben and Josh talk a little bit about "behind the scenes" of the LCMS and what they each might want to change.
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Worship as Discipleship
Join us for the finale of season nine of Cross Checking on worship and discipleship!
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Devotion as Discipleship
Check out the latest episode of our podcast, Cross Checking, where Ben and Josh talk about personal devotion and how it can impact our discipleship!
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Fellowship as Discipleship
Watch out everybody, Ben is giving Josh an excuse to talk about building community as a means for discipleship.
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Education as Discipleship
Join Ben and Josh as the season continues and our attention turns from what discipleship looks like to how we actually accomplish it.
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Exhibition: Public Rebuke
Listen in as Ben and Josh hop on a little bit of a soapbox-y tangent about correction, reconciliation, and public rebuke.
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Disciples in Retirement
Listen in as your incredibly well seasoned hosts who are in their thirties talk about discipleship in retirement.
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Discipleship Isn't About You
We're in this together, and you are paradoxically more and less important than you think you are.Book referenced in the episode.
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Disciples as Parents
Listen to Ben and Josh weigh in on what discipleship looks like when you're responsible for kids.
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Disciples as Married Couples
Our season continues through the life of a disciple, focusing for a bit on discipleship as a married couple.
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Disciples Within Church Structures
Join Ben and Josh to discuss a question from a viewer - what is the best way to organize and run a church?
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Disciples During Easter
Ben and Josh invite some thoughts about being a disciple during the Easter Season.
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Disciples During Holy Week
Ben and Josh invite some thoughts about being a disciple during Holy Week.
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Exhibition: Lent
Join Ben and Josh to talk about one of the most significant seasons of the church year!
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Disciples as Single Adults
What does discipleship look like for single adults? How does, how should the church support them? Listen in for Ben and Josh's thoughts on this phase of life!
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Disciples as Young People
In this episode Ben and Josh talk about what discipleship looks like during the time after high school when so many people face a variety of major life transitions.
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Disciples as Youth
Join in as we continue up the age-ladder for what discipleship looks like in different stages of life. This episode focuses on youth!
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Disciples as Kids
Join pastors Ben and Josh for a conversation about what discipleship looks like for younger kids! If we mention any resources in the podcast you need a link for, comment and I'll reply with the link.
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Disciples as Holistic Apprentices
Listen in as Josh and Ben give a primary look at what discipleship is and how far it goes past common perceptions of it.
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Discipleship Season Premier
Join hosts Josh and Ben as they kick off Season Nine of their podcast, diving into the theme of discipleship. In this episode, they share personal stories and insights on how discipleship has shaped their lives, from family influences to academic pursuits. With a blend of humor and sincerity…
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Epiphany
12 Days of Christmas, two episodes of Cross Checking.
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Happy New Year
. . . unless you're Ben - the curmudgeon!
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Exhibition: Christmas
Ben and Josh talk about Christmas (Eve and Day). What does it mean? Is it a co-opted pagan holiday? Should you go to church on Christmas Day? The answers to these questions and more, in this episode of Cross Checking!
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Exhibition: Advent
What is Advent? Why is Advent? How is Advent? Who is Advent? Okay, that was ridiculous, but we are talking about Advent.
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Exhibition: Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Football - what an episode!
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Exhibition: William's Favorites
In this special episode of Cross-Checking, hosts Josh and Ben are joined by their youngest guest ever, William Davis, for a lively discussion on faith and scripture. The trio explores key Bible verses that resonate with William, diving into topics like the Great Commission, the essence of faith,...
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Exhibition: Wild Sermon Illustrations
We haven't nailed down Season 9 yet, so here's us taking random news stories and making them into sermon illustrations.
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Solo Deo Gloria
In the season finale of Cross-Checking, Ben and Josh explore the theme of "To God Alone Be the Glory," diving into how this principle shapes Lutheran identity and practice. They discuss the challenges of avoiding self-glorification in faith communities and the importance of redirecting praise to...
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Service Oriented
Join Ben and Josh as they delve into the essence of service within the Christian community. From exploring the parable of the Good Samaritan to discussing the importance of local service, they offer insights into how serving others can be both a personal and communal act of faith. Whether you're…
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Stubborn as Donkeys
In this episode of "Cross Checking," Josh and Ben delve into the theme of stubbornness within Lutheran identity. They explore the historical and theological roots of this trait, discussing its benefits and potential pitfalls. Through engaging anecdotes and thoughtful dialogue, they examine how...
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Worshipful
Join hosts Josh and Ben as they explore the central role of worship in Lutheran identity. Delve into discussions about the significance of corporate worship, the balance between tradition and contemporary practices, and how everyday actions can reflect a worshipful life. They challenge listeners…
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Confessional
In this episode Josh and Ben dive into the heart of Lutheran identity, exploring the significance of confessional theology and its impact on modern faith practices.
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Politics
In this episode of Cross Checking, Ben and Josh dive into the complex relationship between politics and the church. They explore how Lutheran identity intersects with political engagement, discussing the characteristically nuanced positions Lutherans often take. With humor and insight, they...
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Beards
In this episode of "Cross-checking," Ben and Josh dive into the world of facial hair and its surprising connections to church leadership and identity. From playoff beards to the historical significance of Lutheran pastors' facial hair, they explore how appearance can influence perception and...
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Faith Alone
Keep it simple. Faith in the person and work of Jesus saves you and that faith is a gift.
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Nerds
"They see me mowin' My front lawn I know they're all thinking" If you get that reference, you belong with the rest of us Lutheran Nerds.
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Grace Alone
Go receive grace where God has promised to give it to you!
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Scripture Alone
The Bible is critical to Lutheran Identity. Listen in as Ben and Josh talk about it!
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In Christ Alone
In Christ Alone. This is the most central part of our identity, which makes it weird that it's our fourth episode of the season, but you can always watch them out of order if you want to.
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Lutherans and Alcohol
Lutherans have a history with alcohol and, in some ways, it has become part of our corporate identity. Ben and Josh talk about that today and where we have to be careful. Also, the audio issues are on Ben - so surely Josh can get some additional points. Right?!
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Historic Identity
Lutheran history goes back to the 1500s - right?Well, that depends on your perspective. In this episode, Ben and Josh talk about different historical parts of the church and how they have contributed to Lutheran Identity over the years.
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Lutheran Identity
In the first episode of Season 8 of Cross Checking (formerly Manbuns and Jesus, formerly Coffee, Protein Shakes, and Jesus), Josh and Ben introduce the season's topic - Lutheran Identity - and why it might matter to you!
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Inspiration
In the season finale of Cross Checking, Ben and Josh talk about one of the most fundamental things they don't teach you about at Seminary. How do you convince people to care about this stuff?
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Dive deep into the world of faith with Ben and Josh, two pastors in the LCMS. Join us for casual conversations about the Bible, theology, and how our faith intersects with the world around us. We'll tackle everything from church doctrines to cultural dilemmas, all with a healthy dose of humor and a shared passion for exploring the Christian faith. Think of it like grabbing coffee with your friends and geeking out about the Gospel.New episodes every Monday on all major podcast platforms.
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Dive deep into the world of faith with Ben and Josh, two pastors in the LCMS. Join us for casual conversations about the Bible, theology, and how our faith intersects with the world around us. We'll tackle everything from church doctrines to cultural dilemmas, all with a healthy dose of humor and a...
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