The Stickman Podcast

When we talk about gluttony, we usually think of overindulgence. But Terry and Carol reveal how it's really about the ache beneath the appetite—our longing to soothe pain, fill emptiness, or feel wanted. Discover how God steps into that space with hope and peace.

We all do it—reach for something to make us feel better when life feels hard. But what if the very ways we try to soothe ourselves are actually causing harm to our souls? In this episode, Terry and Carol pull back the curtain on the cycle of denial and self-comfort, and show us the surprising place where wisdom and healing actually begin.

This episode challenges traditional views on giving, stability, and success, and offers a liberating perspective on trusting God as the ultimate provider. Is tithing really just about money, or is there a deeper spiritual aspect at play? Explore Terry's unique journey, where a humble lifestyle and unexpected blessings have led to profound insights on faith, provision, and God's role in our lives. 

How can we live more generously, trusting in God's provision? In this episode, Terry unravels the sin motivation of greed and the virtue of generosity. He also tackles the expectations and norms around money and provision (even in the church!) that can keep us striving instead of thriving. 

In this episode, Terry shares and important messsage about his recent death-defying bout with spinal meningitis, which has left him totally deaf. Despite this challenge, he brings profound insights rooted in his Stickman Theology, especially concerning how we process and struggle through trials and tribulations. Terry challenges the common notion of performance-based faith, emphasizing instead the unwavering and steadfast love of God that remains constant through all stages of our lives.  NOTE: We will continue our series on the Seven Deadly Sins in the next episode of our podcast.

How does lust show up in our most intimate relationships, and how do we keep the fantasy from destroying the reality?  In this enlightening, no-holds-barred episode, Terry explains erotic love, the interplay between love and lust, marriage dynamics, the importance of friendship and agape love, and strategies for loving (and living) more fully. 

In this episode, Terry delineates the stark contrast between love, which encompasses intimacy and placing appropriate value on individuals and/or objects, and lust, devoid of intimacy and often accompanied by fantasy. Through familiar examples such as pornography and less conventional instances like parenting and benevolence, Terry illuminates the nuances of these motivations. Additionally, he provides actionable insights for transitioning from a mindset of lust to one grounded in love, underscoring the significance of investment, genuine connection, and an embrace of reality.

What exactly IS slothfulness, what causes it, and how can we overcome it to experience real joy, connection and fulfillment in our lives? Terry and Carol tackle one of the most misunderstood of deadly sins. (Psst…high achievers, you need to hear this too!)

In this episode Terry and Carol explore the ideas of performing out of obligation in our Christian walk versus acting out of inspiration. Terry presents the idea of 'seeing Christ' in the people around us and responding authentically to their needs because we are inspired by a bigger picture.

In this episode, we dive into the deeper meanings behind the seven deadly sins, focusing on pride as a motivation rather than a mere manifestation. We explore how pride contrasts with humility, uncovering the virtues hidden within what's traditionally seen as sinful. Through engaging discussions and biblical insights, we will challenge conventional notions, encouraging listeners to embrace humility as a path to profound personal impact and spiritual fulfillment.

Join us as we kick off a groundbreaking series on the Seven Deadly Sins. But hold your assumptions, because this isn't your typical guilt-inducing discourse. In this first installment, Terry challenges traditional perceptions, unveiling a refreshing perspective that breathes life and relevance into age-old concepts. Explore the deeper motivations behind our worst behaviors, and embrace God's unconditional love in spite of it.

Terry & Carol continue their conversation on orthodoxy, including the Church's complicated history with the essentials of faith. Terry highlights the importance of living "on the battleground" in order to grow in our relationship with Christ.

Discover the vital role of orthodoxy in shaping our faith journey. Join us as we explore how orthodoxy acts as a protective fence, providing both structure and freedom within the playground of faith. Gain a deeper understanding of how orthodoxy enriches our relationship with Jesus.

Today's episode is part two of our discussion from last week about righteousness.  If you haven't already, go back and listen to episode 4, which is part 1 of this discussion.   In this podcast episode, Terry and Carol discuss the concept of sin and righteousness. They explore the idea of 'missing the mark' and how sin is a concept for good people. They also talk about the importance of letting God love us in the midst of our struggles and temptations. Terry provides two helpful illustrations, "The Ultimate Hypocrite" and "The Lifelong Boxer", which explain how we can practice righteousness in our daily lives. Overall, this episode emphasizes the significance of embracing God's presence and allowing Him to love us.

Today we talk about when Christians struggle....when life gets hard for a believer. Many of us believe that the painful circumstances or the disappointing news in life is a direct result of a  lack of faith, or lack of righteousness, or just simply 'missing it' in God's eyes.   In today's episode, Terry and I talk about the tendency we have to START with grace in our walk with Christ but then PROCEED with a peformance-based theology.  We can't help but measure and compare and look for outward behaviors to prove ourselves worthy.  And it doesn't stop there—we judge everyone in light of this mindset…and we judge ourselves--and we judge God! Good news: there is a different way to do the Christian life. 

In these first few episodes, Terry is introducing us to this Stickman concept and how spiritual maturity is determined by our willingness to depend on Christ for our personal holiness. If you haven't already--make sure you catch up with episodes one and two. In today's episode, Terry is still talking about the armor of God, and hang on, because we will hear the secret for putting ON the armor!  We will talk about the shield of faith, to protect us from accusations against us.  We will also talk about the sword of the spirit --the Word of God.  Next, is the belt of truth--and the importance confession that comes with that truth.  Then we talk about the shoes of the preparation of the Gospel of peace and is it for marching or standing....what do you think?  Listen in and let us know what you think!

In Part 2 of The Stickman Podcast, we are still introducing the basics of Stickman Theology.  In this episode, Terry begins to talk about the Armor of God. Terry talks about the way we have defined righteousness as equal to our level of performance.  Do you believe that?  Instead of looking at these "spiritual disciplines" as obligatory boxes to check as we pursue Christian maturity, Terry offers a different perspective.

Are you ready to let go of the idea that everything in your life will somehow fall into place if you just get your relationship with God right enough, good enough, strong enough? Our American conservative Christian culture has been firmly established in a grace-based gospel…yet…we suffer under performance-based leadership and teaching without realizing the conflicting values of grace and being a "better Christian."  Join counselor and theologian Terry Ewing as he discusses his Stickman Theology and challenges the thinking of even the most devout believers. Don't miss any episode as Terry equips listeners with tools to discover new depths of emotional, relational, and spiritual health while increasing their capacity to enjoy God, themselves and others.  Follow our show on Facebook, instagram….and learn more about Terry at StickmanPodcast.com.