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The Broken Vessels Podcast

by Joshua Simpkins

A podcast discussing theological themes for the broken to bring encouragement and hope in Christ.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 74: Faith, Culture and Identity in A World of Brokenness

    In this solo episode of The Broken Vessels Podcast, I talk about an essay I researched and wrote for one of my college classes on the subject of faith and culture in the formation of our identity and how ultimately, if we understand our identity is in Christ through our faith, it is that thing…

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  2. Episode 73: Broken by Culture Wars in The Church

    In this episode of The Broken Vessels Podcast, My co-host, Brian, and I discuss the brokenness that comes from the current culture wars and how that has had an affect on the church and how The Gospel is ultimately the answer. Co-Host: Brian Fulcher Broken Vessels Podcast Contact: Website:...

  3. Episode 72: BVP 2.0: A Conversation on The Church and Brokenness

    Welcome back to The Broken Vessels Podcast 2.0. My co-host, Brian Fulcher, and I discuss brokenness in the church and society and look forward to the conversations we plan to tackle in the months to come! Co-Host: Brian Fulcher Broken Vessels Podcast Contact: Website:...

  4. Episode 71: A Tribute to "Dad" Rod Rosenbladt

    My guests, Ted Rosenbladt, and Erick Sorenson and my co-host Brad Kafer talk about the life and legacy of Rod Rosenbladt and the legacy he has left for all of us of Gospel Clarity!! Guests: Ted Rosenbladt and Erick Sorensen are a part of the ministry of 1517.org. Check out all the content there…

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  5. Episode 70: Brokenness and The Imago Dei w/ Sam Powell

    My guest, Sam Powell of Sam Powell Ministries, discuss the importance of understanding The Imago Dei (Image of God) in how we view God, ourselves and others. We talk about the brokenness that comes with a bad understanding of our being Image Bearers and how having a right understanding, with The...

  6. Episode 69: Brokenness and The Good Gift of Weakness w/ Eric Schumacher

    My guest, Eric Schumacher and I discuss his book, The Good Gift of Weakness!! We talk about how weakness is very misunderstood in the church and how understanding weakness biblically can help us deal with our own weakness as broken vessels struggling to trust in Christ and The Gospel!! Guests…

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  7. Episode 68: Broken by A Child's Medical Crisis w/ Eric Schumacher and Jessika Sanders

    My guests, Eric Schumacher and Jessika Sanders, join me to discuss the brokenness that comes from dealing with a child's illness and how prayer and the Gospel can bring rest and comfort through that ordeal!! Guests: Eric Schumacher and Jessika Sanders both know what it’s like to face a family...

  8. Episode 67: Brokenness, Luther And Ministry with Doth Protest

    My guests, James and Andrew of Doth Protest join Brad and I in celebrating Luther and his contribution to the understating of the Gospel of grace extra nos!! Doth Protest Links: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doth-protest/id1549751430 Broken Vessels Podcast Contact: Website:...

  9. Episode 66: Brokenness, Trinitarian Orthodoxy and EFS w/ Dr. Matthew Barrett

    My guest, Dr. Matthew Barrett, and I discuss the importance of Trinitarian Orthodoxy for us as believers and how a misunderstanding of the Trinity through heterodox and heretical views (ESS/EFS and others) in the church can cause much brokenness in the church. We also discuss how reclaiming the...

  10. Episode 65: Brokenness and Gospel Centered Biblical Counseling w/ Zeb Lyons

    My guest, Zeb Lyons, and I, discuss Gospel centered biblical counseling: what it should look like and how it can actually be an option in helping us deal with our brokenness as Christians. Guest: Zeb Lyons is the husband of Amanda and father of four. He grew up in a pastors home watching the...

  11. Episode 64: Theology for The Broken Church: A Year in Review and Looking Forward to 2024

    Brad and I reflect on the year of 2023 on BVP and what we look forward to in 2024. Broken Vessels Podcast Contact: Website: https://thebrokenvesselspodcast.com Email: [email protected] FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796906071459681/

  12. Episode 63: Brokenness, Faith and Skepticism w/Shane Rosenthal

    My guest, Shane Rosenthal of The Humble Skeptic, and I discuss what true biblical faith looks like, how misunderstanding that brings brokenness, and how a healthy skepticism and the Gospel bring healing to that brokenness as we wrestle with our faith to grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ....

  13. Episode 62: Theology For The Broken Church: Brokenness, Christmas and The Incarnation w/ Bob Hiller

    In this special Christmas episode, Brad and I are joined by Bob Hiller of The White Horse Inn and 1517 as we discuss the brokenness of Christmas and the Good News of the Incarnation which brings healing to our brokenness. Show Notes: Guest: Bob Hiller is the senior pastor of Community Lutheran...

  14. Episode 61:Broken by High Anthropology w/David Zahl

    My guest, David Zahl of Mockingbird Ministries, and I discuss how having a philosophy of high anthropology brings brokenness to us personally and to the church and how understanding low anthropology both from a biblical perspective and practically can actually help us to move toward healing in…

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  15. Episode 60:Brokenness and Deconstruction w/ Sarabeth Kapusta

    I'm joined in this episode by Sarabeth Kapusta of the Reconstructing Your Faith Podcast to discuss the topic of deconstructionism. We talk about why we believe many are deconstructing their faith, and how the Gospel helps us to reconstruct to a healthy and healing faith in Christ. Guest: Sarabeth...

  16. Episode 59: Brokenness, Tragedy and God's Sustaining Grace w/ Paul and Cherrell Thomas

    In this episode, I'm joined by some dear friends of mine, Paul and Cherrell Thomas, that faced insurmountable tragedy in their lives, yet God sustained them through His grace in the Gospel as they endured the unknowns of this tragedy. Guests: Paul and Cherrell Thomas are friends that were part of...

  17. Episode 58: Theology For The Broken Church: Thanksgiving Through Brokenness

    In this special Thanksgiving Day episode, Brad and I discuss how to be thankful even in the midst of brokenness! Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!! Show Notes: Co-Host: Brad Kafer is a brother in Christ that lives in Wisconsin that has been a huge blessing in the Theocast FB Community. He is…

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  18. Episode 57: God's Faithfulness to Broken Vessels

    In this solo episode, I talk about God's faithfulness to me through brokenness and specifically the comfort I found in the Psalms. I share the story behind the theme song for The Broken Vessels Podcast and why this song, and what it's about, means so much to me. The Song: I Commit My Life by…

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  19. Episode 56: Healing Our Brokenness Through Covenant Theology w/ Pat Abendroth

    My guest, Pat Abendroth, and I discuss how a covenant understanding of Scripture through Covenant Theology helps us in our journey to healing our brokenness through the Gospel. Guest: Pat Abendroth: Patrick Abendroth is the Senior Pastor of Omaha Bible Church in Omaha, Nebraska where he enjoys a...

  20. Episode 55: Broken by Depression with Christine Chappell

    My guest, Christine Chappell, and I discuss the brokenness that comes from depression and how Christ and The Gospel helps us to heal from it. We also discuss her new book, Midnight Mercies, during our discussion! Guest: Christine Chappell: Christine Chappell is the author of Midnight Mercies:...

  21. Episode 54: Theology For The Broken Church: What Happened to the Reformation w/ Dr. Rod Rosenbladlt, Ted Rosenbaldt and Erick Sorensen

    Brad and I are joined by our brothers from 1517.org to discuss what happened to the Reformation in our churches today and how we can recover it to aid us in healing our brokenness! Show Notes: Co-Host: Brad Kafer is a brother in Christ that lives in Wisconsin that has been a huge blessing in the...

  22. Episode 53: Theology For The Broken Church: How Sound Doctrine Heals Our Brokenness w/ Ben Crosby

    Brad and I are joined by our brother, Ben Crosby, an Anglican Priest in Canada, to discuss how Doctrine and Theology cannot be separated from Gospel consolation and comfort and how that translates into pastoral care for God's flock and how it brings healing to our brokenness. Show Notes: Co-Host:...

  23. Episode 52: How Reformed Theology Heals Our Brokenness w/ Our Friends in Wisconson

    My wife and I were able to visit our friends, Brad and Bethany Kafer and Brad and Jennifer Moodie in person and record this podcast episode together. Hopefully it will bring joy and comfort to you! Broken Vessels Podcast Contact: Email: [email protected] FB Group:...

  24. Episode 51: Theology For The Broken Church with Josh and Brad: When Calvinism Goes Wrong w/ Ben Harrison

    Brad and I are joined by our brother, Ben Harrison of Wales, UK as we discuss how calvinism can be misunderstood and misinterpreted and how it can actually be weaponized and harm the Body of Christ, but if we understand it correctly, it brings us much hope and healing in the Gospel. Show Notes:...

  25. Episode 50: Brokenness, Disability and Ministry w/ Mike Matthews of LFJ

    My guest, Mike Matthews, and I discuss how disability and hardships in life don't define us, but The Gospel, defines us as we rest in Christ even in the midst of the cup of suffering! Guest: Pastor Mike Matthews: Pastor Mike Matthews has been in pastoral ministry since 2004. Started as a youth...

  26. Broken Vessels Podcast Spiritual Abuse Live Stream

    This is the live stream we did Saturday, August 12th at 6PM EST. My guests, Jennifer Moodie, Marissa Namirr, Sam Powell and Jeffery S. White discussed spiritual abuse and answered listener questions. Guest Information: Jennifer Moodie is a wife and stay at home mom from Wisconsin that came out of...

  27. Episode 49: Brokenness and The King's Feast (Means of Grace) w/ Timothy Baird

    My guest, Timothy Baird, and I discuss the Ordinary Means of Grace for us as Christians within the church context and how lacking these means brings brokenness to us as believers, but how having these means brings hope, healing and comfort in The Gospel of Jesus Christ. Show Notes: Guest: Timothy...

  28. Episode 48: Brokenness and The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification w/ Jeffrey Scott Perry

    My guest, Jeffrey Scott Perry. and I discuss The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification by Walter Marshall. Jeffrey recently updated this treasure of a book into a more accessible book for people in the 21st century by updating some of the old puritan language. We talk about Marshall's understanding of...

  29. Episode 47: Theology For The Broken Church with Josh and Brad: A Discussion on The Monergistic Sanctification

    Brad and I discuss monergistic sanctification. We look at both Scripture and the confessions as well as reformed brothers of old in the conversation. Show Notes: Guest: Brad Kafer is a brother in Christ that lives in Wisconsin that has been a huge blessing in the Theocast FB Community. He is...

  30. Episode 46: Being The Hands and Feet of Christ for The Broken: with Nate Himes of Living Alternatives

    In this episode I talk to Nate Himes, the Director of Counseling at Merci's Refuge, a ministry of Living Alternatives in Champaign, IL, and one of the graduates of Merci's Refuge, Resy Campbell. We discuss what it truly means to be the hands and feet of Christ to the broken, and in particular,...

  31. Episode 45: Brokenness and The Means of Grace

    In this special episode I share an excerpt from my church service today that was such a blessing to me and I wanted to share it with you! This is an example of why the means of Grace for our sanctification is so important for us! Please listen and be blessed by God's good word of the Gospel by…

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  32. Episode 44: Broken by Patriarchy with Emily Elizabeth Anderson, Jennifer Moodie and Marissa Namirr

    In this episode my guests and I discuss the brokenness patriarchalism brings and what the answer to this ideology is! Show Notes: Guests: Emily Elizabeth Anderson is the Founder of Thriving Forward and a Trauma Recovery Advocate for people who have experienced abuse within a Christian…

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  33. Episode 43: Broken by Gothardism with Emily Elizabeth Anderson of "Shiny Happy People"

    In this episode I have the privilege of talking to Emily Elizabeth Anderson of Thriving Forward and who was featured on the "Shiny Happy People" documentary on Amazon Prime. Jennifer Moodie from Ep. 28 also joins us for the conversation. We discuss Bill Gothard, his movement and the tenets of his...

  34. Episode 42: Theology For The Broken Church with Josh and Brad: A Discussion on The Galatian Heresy

    Brad and I discuss the Galatian Heresy and how we have seen it deseminated in the evangelical world. We talk about its many facets in Lordship Salvation, Final Justification, Federal Vision and The New Perspective on Paul. We hope our take on what we consider to be abhorrent doctrine will be...

  35. Episode 41: Brokenness and The Devotional Life with Erick Sorensen of 1517

    In this episode of The Broken Vessels Podcast, I have a conversation with Erick Sorensen of 1517 project on the topic of the devotional life of the christian and how we as believers can experience brokenness if we come to the Scriptures without the proper categories, understanding, context and...

  36. Episode 40: Brokenness and Christ in The Psalms with Pastor Ben Harrison

    In this episode of The Broken Vessels Podcast, I have a conversation with Pastor Ben Harrison, a Pastor in Wales, UK, talking about Christ in The Psalms. We discuss how we see Christ in the Psalms as well as how we can see ourselves in the Psalms appropriately as we look to them to bring us hope...

  37. Episode 39: Broken by Suicide with Dr. Kathryn Butler, MD

    In this episode of The Broken Vessels Podcast, I have a conversation with Dr. Kathryn Butler, M.D., on the topic of Suicide and Suicidal Ideation. We talk about how this brings brokenness to both sufferer's of suicidal ideation, and those that have suffered a loss as a result of a loved one...

  38. Episode 38b: "Along The Broken Road" with BVP: Trusting in God's Sovereignty

    In this episode of "Along The Broken Road" with The Broken Vessels Podcast, I talk about my recent experience of being reminded of God's sovereignty and His care and control of my life and all of His children's lives. He is our Good Shepherd and He loves us and guides us by His grace to follow…

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  39. Episode 38: Broken by Spiritual Disciplines with Gretchen Ronnevik of 1517 Project

    In this episode of The Broken Vessels Podcast, I have a conversation with Gretchen Ronnevik of 1517 project on the topic of Spiritual Disciplines referencing her book on this subject, "Ragged". We talk about how a wrong understanding of the disciplines can bring brokenness to our lives and how a...

  40. Episode 37: Theology For The Broken Church with Josh and Brad: "Will There Only Be A Few Saved?"A Discussion on The Narrow Way Passage

    Welcome to our first episode of "Theology for The Broken Church with Josh and Brad"! Brad Kafer and I discuss the proper interpretation of the passage in Matthew 7:13-27 as our main text. We talk about other texts as well and we discuss how people like C.H. Spurgeon, B.B. Warfield, and Martin…

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  41. Episode 36: Brokenness and Disagreement

    I'm on my own this podcast talking about how I believe we as believers should disagree with others in a biblical way. I understand we have all faced the brokenness of life, but if we return to the wisdom of the world in dealing with it, we are not proclaiming Christ. Let's proclaim our Savior by...

  42. Episode 35: Broken by Disability: A Conversation with Jared Michael Hiller

    My guest, Jared Michael Hiller, and I discuss the difficulties of being broken by being disabled, but how Christ and the comfort of the Gospel brings hope to those that struggle with disabilities in the church. We also talk about the need for awareness to treat our brother's and sister's in…

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  43. Episode 34: Broken by Lack of Gospel Assurance with Guest Mike Abendroth

    My guest, Pastor Mike Abendroth, and I talk about Gospel Assurance and the need that every believer has for it. We also discuss how a lack of it brings brokenness to our lives. We also discuss his book about this topic and what brought him to compile this treasure! Show Notes: Pastor Mike...

  44. Episode 33b: "Along The Broken Road" with BVP: Suicide

    In this episode of "Along The Broken Road" with The Broken Vessels Podcast, I talk about suicide particularly of a believer and I also read some liturgies from Every Moment Holy, Vol. 2 as comfort, Show notes: Every Moment Holy Vol. 2:...

  45. Episode 33: Broken by The Church with Guest Brad Kafer

    My guest and I talk about his life throughout different church contexts and how God brought him along in his faith and understanding of the Gospel of Grace in Jesus Christ! We also announce the launch of "Theology for The Broken Church" with The Broken Vessels Podcast, a once a month episode of…

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  46. Episode 32: Brokenness and Christian Nationalism: Guests Kerry Baldwin and Gregory Baus of The Reformed Libertarians Podcast

    My guests, Kerry Baldwin of Mereliberty.com, Dare to Think Podcast and The Reformed Libertarians Podcast, and her co-host, Gregory Baus, discuss the topic of Christian Nationalism. We talk about the ideology as well as its implications to us as believers and how it causes brokenness in the church...

  47. Episode 31b: "Along The Broken Road" with BVP: Weakness and Moral Therapeutic Deism

    In this episode of "Along The Broken Road" with The Broken Vessels Podcast, I talk about our weaknesses as believers and the idea of moral therapeutic deism. Show notes: Broken Vessels Podcast Contact: Email: [email protected] FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796906071459681/

  48. Episode 31: Broken by "Biblical Counseling" with Guests Jeffery S. White and Marissa Namirr (Part 2)

    My guests and I continue our discussion on biblical counseling. We talk about how biblical counseling done in the wrong way can bring brokenness to our lives and we discuss a better paradigm for counseling those that are in need of healthy counseling. And as always, we point you to the Gospel and...

  49. Episode 30b: "Along The Broken Road" with BVP: My Thoughts and Experiences with Biblical Counseling

    In this episode of "Along The Broken Road" with The Broken Vessels Podcast, I share my own personal experiences and assessments of "biblical" counseling. Show notes: Broken Vessels Podcast Contact: Email: [email protected] FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796906071459681/

  50. Episode 30: Broken by "Biblical Counseling" with Guests Jeffery S. White and Marissa Namirr

    My guests and I discuss definitions of biblical counseling as well as discuss the history, characteristics and markers of the biblical counseling movement. Show notes: Guests: Jeffery S. White has been in the Gospel ministry in one form or another since 1986, so over 36 years. For the first 32 of...

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A podcast discussing theological themes for the broken to bring encouragement and hope in Christ.

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Joshua Simpkins

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