10 Min Think Thru - Arrowhead Church

We know that Jesus’ church is ONE church, but it’s also true that many churches have different interpretations of the Bible. So when it comes to partnerships between churches, when should churches partner with each other? Does it matter what other churches believe for those partnerships? These are the kinds of questions we’re walking through today.

When Christians think of “The war on Christmas,” we usually think of cashiers wishing us a generic happy holidays or nativity scenes being removed from schools. There is a war on Christmas, but in truth, it’s happening more in our homes than in our schools. In this episode, we discuss five ways to stay focused on what matters this Christmas.

Christmas is a time of giving, and that’s a great thing! But why is Christmas the time of year when we feel more generous?

January is usually when we begin to work on our big goals we’d like to accomplish for the year. Whatever your new year resolutions might be, here’s why you should start them now.

You’re probably familiar with the parable of the Good Samaritan and the main lesson from that story: love your neighbor. But have you ever thought about who you are in that story? Are you the Pharisee who leaves the man for dead? Are you the Good Samaritan? In this episode, we take another look at a well-known parable.

Like the early disciples and in the footsteps of Jesus, our church practices baptism by immersion (“dunking”). But a listener recently asked a great question: Is baptism necessary to be saved? If you’re not baptized, can you go to heaven? We see what the Bible has to say and explain why our church continues the practice of baptism.

Every church has their own worship style. Some churches have choirs, some churches have electric guitars, some churches have organs, and others have booming sound systems. At Arrowhead, our worship tends to be louder and with modern instruments and technology. Why is that? Why is worship at Arrowhead so loud? Our worship pastor, Jamison Price, joins our conversation to explain why we turn the volume up during our worship gatherings.

We are all super busy. We would spend more time with family, volunteer more, pray more, read the Bible more, “if only we were so busy”. As we continue our teaching series New USA at Arrowhead, Pastor Ben has challenged our busyness and through Scripture, shown another way forward. But how do we know if we’re too busy? In this episode, we talk through 12 signs you can use to check if you’re too busy.

Recently, a podcast called “Provoke & Inspire” published an excellent episode on the relationship between difficult things and good things. These guys are missionaries who travel across the world as musicians and use their access to share the gospel with people who would otherwise never look for Him. We listened to this episode recently and thought everyone should hear it. We’ll play about 5 minutes of their podcast and then rejoin the conversation to make a few observations. This is a...

Recently, a podcast called “Provoke & Inspire” published an excellent episode on the relationship between difficult things and good things. These guys are missionaries who travel across the world as musicians and use their access to share the gospel with people who would otherwise never look for Him. We listened to this episode recently and thought everyone should hear it. We’ll play about 5 minutes of their podcast and then rejoin the conversation to make a few observations. This is a...

Many of us are familiar with this small group situation: The leader reads some Scripture, then asks the group, “So what do you think?” and no one says anything. Conversely, our group could have a lengthy conversation about the Bible every week, and yet there is no sign that anyone is growing spiritually. What is going on, here? These are common struggles for all small groups. What if the problem is the way we talk ABOUT the Bible, instead of APPLYING the Bible?

As Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is investigated for allegations of sexual misconduct, all sides are in outrage. At the time of this recording, the truth of this particular incident is not yet clear. What we do know, however, is that the danger of setting aside our values for “the greater good” is too severe to continue. Should we go to any length to protect “our” influence over the country? As the country watches the Kavanaugh-Ford hearing, we consider the cost of winning and a...

How do you know what’s right and what’s wrong? A listener asked us to explain the difference between the Holy Spirit and your conscience. As you decide what is right and wrong, is your conscience really the Holy Spirit speaking to you, whether you’re a Christian or not? Is your conscience something else entirely, and can it be trusted? How can you tell the difference? In this episode, we explain what the Bible says about knowing between right and wrong.

Fewer issues are as politically controversial as immigration. The way America handles immigration impacts millions of people, so it is important that we carefully consider the issue. What does the Bible say about immigration? In this listener requested episode, we discuss how Christians might be asking the wrong questions as we consider not just immigration policy, but our role as Jesus’ disciples.

Do you read the Bible on an app? Most Christians do (at least sometimes). But is it the same as reading a printed Bible? Some pastors have even said, "Real Bibles have pages." What do they mean by that, and are they right? Does it matter? In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of reading the Bible from a screen.

Over 200 million people are playing the video game Fortnite, making it one of the most popular and profitable games in history. With so many kids and teens playing it, some parents have even hired Fortnite coaches to help improve their children's skill. What is the deal with this game? Why is it so addicting? Beyond the normal debate surrounding violent video games, we think there is another danger in parenting a Fortnite player - one that parents may not expect.

You've told them about Jesus, they have heard the gospel- but they still don't believe it. This can be a really tough situation, especially when they're a family member or close friend. What do you do? Should you leave it alone? Talk about Jesus all the time? Give them a Bible every chance you get? In this episode, we talk about how to continue to love someone who doesn't yet follow Jesus.

Forgiveness is something we knew we should do, but in the normal, day-to-day life of a marriage, what should forgiveness look like? Does a spouse wait for the other to apologize? What if there is adultery, how far does forgiveness go? In this listener-suggested episode, we cover a few examples of what the Bible says to married couples about forgiveness.

Turn on many radio stations this summer and you're likely to hear Luke Bryan's wildly popular hit "Most People are Good." The country/pop song is upbeat, catchy, and presents a feel-good message about how people are inherently good. In a world fraught with division, this message is nice to think about! But is Luke Bryan right? Are most people good? Even if he's got his theology a bit wrong, is it still ok to enjoy this song while your sitting by the pool with friends? Today, we talk about...

The worship song "Reckless Love" by Cory Asbury has been very popular in Christian culture, including at our own church. Some have asked, however, is God's love "reckless," as the song's chorus describes? If not, should we be singing this song in church? It's a great question since we always want the theology we sing in worship to align with Scripture. In this episode, we discuss whether God's love is reckless and whether we should sing "Reckless Love" in church.