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Wondering Faith
by Paul & Ben
“Faith is a wondering thing.” Listen to all that faith makes us ask, doubt, believe, and discover.The Wondering Faith Podcast is hosted by Ben Schrank and Paul Horstmeyer.Reach out at [email protected]
Episodes
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Should worship look different for kids? (S2 | Ep8)
"For those with crying kids, we have a lovely space down the hall and to the right that's completely out of earshot!" In this episode, Paul and Ben embrace their inner child and discuss views on kids in worship. Should kids worship alongside their parents--or should kids have a Sunday worship...
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Is "online church" really church? (S2 | Ep 7)
What’s that? You say you’re “more comfortable” worshipping at home these days? Oh, I bet you are! In light of the third anniversary of the COVID shutdown, Ben and Paul use their online platform to evaluate the church’s use of online platforms. They discuss the merits of online engagement, as well...
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"Are Christians allowed to be violent?" with Pastor Jamie (S2 | Ep6)
We almost fought each other on this one. In this episode, Ben and Paul are joined again by their friend and fellow pastor Jamie Holt. The three pastors take stabs at topics like war, self-defense, the role of government, and the death penalty. They agreed on one thing--these are not simple…
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"Is there a purpose to my suffering?" (S2 | Ep5)
Life may be tough--but at least it's for a reason! In this episode, Ben and Paul tackle one of the few universal experiences: suffering. They reflect on their own experiences with suffering and discuss potential differences between Christians and non-Christians on the topic. Does your suffering...
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"Why don't I enjoy praying?" with CODY MAC (S2 | Ep4)
Has prayer ever made your top 5 favorite things to do? Didn't think so... In this episode, Ben and Paul are joined again by their friend Cody MacMillan, discussing this little issue of prayer. Specifically, is prayer something that Christians should enjoy? And if so, why don't we? Is there some...
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"Is it a sin to charge interest?" S2 | Ep3
Do you hate interest rates? So does God! In this episode, Ben and Paul are joined by Adam Ellsworth, a pastor friend who's found himself talking more about usury than he ever expected. He makes the case that Christians should not be in the business of loaning money on interest--and he may just…
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"What makes rest restful?" S2 | Ep2
Are you tired, busy, stressed, running on empty? Then give it a rest! In this episode, Ben and Paul talk about rest. They discuss their own complicated relationship with rest, and what their faith in Jesus has to say about it all. If you've ever seriously wondered why vacations and days-off may...
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"How do I start somewhere new?" (S2 | Ep1)
New job, new city, new phone, Who dis? Ben and Paul are BACK for another season of Wondering Faith. They start things off reflecting on their shared experience of changing jobs and moving across the country--but to different cities. With the first 90 days behind them, they wonder: What has God…
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Ep 17 "Honestly, is Modesty Hottest(ie)? with THE INTERNS
"If you REALLY want the hottest outfit of the summer, try wearing a winter coat!" -Someone's dad In this episode the interns are BACK with Ben and Paul for a great conversation about modesty. They unpack the ~controversial~ phrase "modest is hottest" and discuss the relevance of things like love,...
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Ep 16 "Sinful world or sinful nature?" with THE INTERNS
Why isn't everyone as good and loving as you are? Are they depraved? Or just deprived? Or depraved because they're deprived? This week Ben and Paul were joined by three friends (who happen to be interns) to discuss the origin of sin. They discuss different views of "original sin" in Christianity,...
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Ep 15 “If I really want to take my faith seriously, should I work at a church?” with Matt Kuske
In the grand scheme of eternity, are accountants really that important? Can dog-walkers say they're serving God as much as pastors? In this episode, Ben and Paul are joined by their good friend Matt Kuske. While Matt comes from a family of professional church workers, he works in the corporate...
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Ep 14 "I'm so busy, how do I make time for friendships?"
"Wow, It's been so long! We should totally get together!" When's the last time you told someone that, but didn't follow through? In this episode, Ben, Paul and Kate talk about friendships. They wonder: what does it mean to be a good friend? Why is friendship so hard? How many friends can a person...
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Ep 13 "Should Christians want to get married?"
"I do." What do those two little words bring to mind? Do they bring thoughts of wedded bliss and a lifetime of joy? Do they bring longing, pain, or regret? Is it some combination of the above? In many ways, Christians have been the champions of "marriage." While there are plenty of good reasons…
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Ep 12 “Should you unfollow or unfriend people you disagree with?”
*blocked*...*unfriended*...*removed from group text* What if you don't agree with the way other people act online? What if they say things that you find wrong or reprehensible? Is there a "right" way to respond? Is there any room for disagreement whatsoever? Ben and Paul tackle these and other...
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Ep 11 "Is tradition just peer pressure from dead people?" with Katelyn
"So, why do we do this?" "Oh, it's just what we do." In this episode, Katelyn joins Ben and Paul once again for another riveting discussion. They discuss the role of tradition in forming communities, especially the community of the church. They wonder: Are traditions worth keeping alive? What...
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Ep 10 "Can pastors get imposter syndrome? And is that called impastor syndrome?"
Just faking it til you make it? We may be too... In this episode, Ben and Paul talk candidly about their experiences with imposter syndrome in their own lives and in ministry. They share some ways they've addressed that through a more faithful view God, themselves and their work. Get in touch…
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Ep 9 "Is Jesus Nicer than His Dad?" with Pastor Jamie Holt
Jesus and His Heavenly Father...is one of these things not like the other? Lots of people throughout time have struggled to reconcile the Jesus they encounter in the New Testament with the God of wrath and judgement in the Old Testament. Ben and Paul are joined by fellow pastor Jamie Holt to give...
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Ep 8 "Does taking God's name in vain mean saying OMG?"
What does it mean to "use" God's name, let alone take it in vain? Good question! In this episode Ben and Paul wonder what's really going on with the commandment about God's name. With concrete examples and discussion of the historical context of the commandment, they suggest that this commandment...
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Ep 7 "Is social media discipling us?" with Katelyn
How many hours a day do you spend on your phone? Are certain social media platforms not appropriate for Christians to engage with? And what is social media doing to our hearts, minds, and souls? On this episode Ben and Paul sat down with their friend Katelyn, manager of social media and creative...
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Ep 6 "Can I skip church for sports?" with Jack Proctor
Sunday morning basketball game, or Sunday morning worship--that is the question! In this episode, Ben and Paul are joined again by their friend Jack to discuss the ways that involvement in sports can impact one's faith--especially for today's youth. If you want to hear an honest discussion about...
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Ep 5 "Is the Enneagram Witchcraft?" with Pastor Phil Doublestein
Can Christians use the Enneagram to understand and love people better? Or is the Enneagram too tainted by its associations with the occult? These are the kinds of questions Ben and Paul address with their friend and fellow pastor Phil Doublestein. If you'd like to respond to anything we've...
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Ep 4 "What can Christians watch on Netflix?"
Should Christians watch Squid Game--or should they stick to The Great British Baking Show? In this episode, Ben and Paul discuss some ways that Christians can approach what they watch, and how to think about the role of art and entertainment in their lives. Get in touch with Ben and Paul at...
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Ep 3 "What do you say at a funeral?"
Have you ever wondered what you should say at a funeral? We have! On this episode of Wondering Faith, Ben and Paul are joined by their friend Jack Proctor to discuss their experiences with funerals and grief. They focus less on what may be said in a sermon, and more on what is said in…
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Ep 2 "What is Confirmation?"
That program that Christians go through around 6th grade...what's the point again? Is it even Biblical? In this episode of Wondering Faith, Ben Schrank and Paul Horstmeyer discuss Confirmation (if you're unfamiliar, this is a program churches use to teach the faith). They discuss the merits, the...
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Ep 1 "What is Wondering Faith?"
Does faith make you wonder? It does for us! In this first episode of Wondering Faith, hosts Ben Schrank and Paul Horstmeyer try to explain what the podcast is all about. They share their perspective on having the kind of faith that not only wonders about God, but wonders at God. The kind of faith...
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“Faith is a wondering thing.” Listen to all that faith makes us ask, doubt, believe, and discover.The Wondering Faith Podcast is hosted by Ben Schrank and Paul Horstmeyer.Reach out at [email protected]
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