On The Phone With Josh

We often talk about spiritual formation as if it is something that we do. But what about God? Doesn’t God play a role as well? What exactly is that role? Come join us for this conversation and for our upcoming Summer in the Psalms series that you can follow along with through the link below. Download our Summer in the Psalms Reading Plan HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11tbpHE0VjE5CSU_C6Brhr708M1gs-j4b/view?usp=drive_link Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.threads.net/@onthephonewithjosh Books Mentioned on the Podcast Eliot, T. S. Four Quartets: A Poem (https://a.co/d/7h7mahZ) Walker, Matthew. Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams (https://a.co/d/fdWhiPG) Other Episodes of Our Podcast Referenced in this Episode E60 - Consolation and Desolation (https://pod.fo/e/191c2b)

Our desire is that this podcast be a formative experience for us as hosts and for you as listeners. As we celebrate the nice, round number of 100 episodes, we take a moment to look over the experience so far and see how it has formed us. If you are one of our faithful listeners, we would love to hear from you to know how this podcast has affected you as well! Download our Summer in the Psalms Reading Plan HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11tbpHE0VjE5CSU_C6Brhr708M1gs-j4b/view?usp=drive_link Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.threads.net/@onthephonewithjosh Books Mentioned on the Podcast Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. The Cost of Discipleship (https://a.co/d/8UsuVSj) Volf, Miroslav. Exclusion and Embrace, Revised and Updated: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation (https://a.co/d/5MXIt5I) Other Episodes of Our Podcast Referenced in this Episode E9 – Book Talk – Managing Leadership Anxiety (https://pod.fo/e/188595) E33 – Coming to Terms with Midlife (https://pod.fo/e/1676f7) E70 - The Cross, the Self, and the Other (Exclusion and Embrace, part 1) (https://pod.fo/e/1f629c) E81 – The West Wing (https://pod.fo/e/20e647) Other Podcasts mentioned on the Podcast: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/

Scholarship is one of many facets of the church. But how do we fit these pieces together? Do scholars just help the rest of us become more learned or is there more to it than that? Come join the conversation about the role of scholarship in the church. And then make plans to join us for our upcoming Summer in the Psalms series beginning this Memorial Day. We can’t wait to dive in with all of you! Download our Summer in the Psalms Reading Plan HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11tbpHE0VjE5CSU_C6Brhr708M1gs-j4b/view?usp=drive_link Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.threads.net/@onthephonewithjosh Books Mentioned on the Podcast Bauckham, Richard. Jesus and the Eyewitnesses: The Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony (https://a.co/d/cwPdfLL) Other Episodes of Our Podcast Referenced in this Episode E89 – 3 Types of Churches (https://pod.fo/e/21f1f5)

Curiosity may be a new buzz word in our society. Has this word caught your attention? If this is a societal value, should it also be a value that we have as Christians? What role might it play? Come join the conversation! And get ready for our upcoming Summer in the Palms series by downloading the reading plan below. Download our Summer in the Psalms Reading Plan HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11tbpHE0VjE5CSU_C6Brhr708M1gs-j4b/view?usp=drive_link Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.threads.net/@onthephonewithjosh Books Mentioned on the Podcast Eliot, T. S. Four Quartets: A Poem (https://a.co/d/cCaA0X0) Robertson O. Palmer. The Flow of the Psalms: Discovering Their Structure and Theology (https://a.co/d/7iUdmrg)

How should we evaluate the value of short term missions? Some may say that the expense involved far outweighs any potential benefit. Is that true? Is there another way to think about short term missions? Dive in with us as we explore this topic and then let us know what you think! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.threads.net/@onthephonewithjosh Books Mentioned on the Podcast Burke Harris, Nadine. The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity (https://a.co/d/cmalLRQ) Previous Episodes of our Podcast Mentioned on the Podcast E93 - Contemplative Practice (https://pod.fo/e/226112)

It feels a little cruel to let someone struggle. Yet, sometimes we do more harm than good by “helping.” There is a lot of growth to be had in all areas of our lives that can only come through having to struggle through. How might this affect things like parenting, discipleship, counseling, or friendships? Listen in here and then share this episode with a friend to keep the conversation going! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.threads.net/@onthephonewithjosh Books Mentioned on the Podcast Crossan, John Dominic. In Parables: The Challenge of the Historical Jesus (https://a.co/d/7KgQ8nD) Previous Episodes of our Podcast Mentioned on the Podcast E93 - Contemplative Practice (https://pod.fo/e/226112) Other Resources Mentioned on the Podcast Planet board game (https://a.co/d/cU2P7y8)

Friendships as adults just don’t work the same way as they did when we were younger. In fact, they are a lot harder. Why is it so darn hard to form friendships as adults, and what can we do about it? You’re invited to commiserate with us and then join the conversation on social media. Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.threads.net/@onthephonewithjosh Books Mentioned on the Podcast Makary, Marty. Unaccountable: What Hospitals Won't Tell You and How Transparency Can Revolutionize Health Care (https://a.co/d/hFZN0LJ)

On this episode Josh from Missouri opens up about his experience with ADHD. Our hope is that this can be one small step toward normalizing neurodivergence and helping those who are neurotypical be more informed and responsive to those with ADHD. We know that ADHD affects us all in different ways, so we invite you to share this episode with a friend or family member and start your own conversation about the impacts of ADHD in your lives. Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.threads.net/@onthephonewithjosh Books Mentioned on the Podcast Ladau, Emily. Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally (https://a.co/d/dufdTUK)

Today we explore the what and the why of contemplative practices. We attempt to put words to our own experiences with contemplative prayer and also explore the Scriptural support for it. We end by providing a few thoughts to those wanting to being an engagement with these practices. And, of course, we end with another rousing Which Josh question… Come join the conversation! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.threads.net/@onthephonewithjosh Books Mentioned on the Podcast Coe, John H. (Editor), Strobel, Kyle C. Embracing Contemplation: Reclaiming a Christian Spiritual Practice (https://a.co/d/eHq3vWZ) Other Resources Mentioned on the Podcast Josh from Missouri’s Coaching Business: https://associateleadership.com/ Other Episodes of Our Podcast Referenced in this Episode E23 - Transactional Relationships vs. _______???? (https://pod.fo/e/188587) E89 – 3 Types of Churches (https://pod.fo/e/21f1f5)

Spending time with God is not always “productive.” We don’t always have a new thought to share or a new insight to chew on. Instead, sometimes all we have to show for our time is nothing more than minutes in the bank. Is that enough? If so, how can we tell if we’re growing or not? On this episode we explore the boring side of unproductive spirituality. Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.threads.net/@onthephonewithjosh Books Mentioned on the Podcast Bauckham, Richard. Jesus and the Eyewitnesses: The Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony (https://a.co/d/cwPdfLL) Kolber, Aundi. Try Softer (https://a.co/d/75C4Z67) Other Episodes of Our Podcast Referenced in this Episode E89 – 3 Types of Churches (https://pod.fo/e/21f1f5)

Families grow and change. Our own lives, careers, and living situations change. Managing those changes and the shifting dynamics within our families can be complicated. In this episode, we explore the nature of these changes and propose a few things that will help us navigate these changes well. Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.threads.net/@onthephonewithjosh Books Mentioned on the Podcast Reynolds, Marcia. The Discomfort Zone: How Leaders Turn Difficult Conversations into Breakthroughs (https://a.co/d/9FZDyLM) Volf, Miroslav. Exclusion and Embrace, Revised and Updated: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation (https://a.co/d/5MXIt5I) Other Resources Mentioned on the Podcast Josh from Missouri’s Coaching Business: https://associateleadership.com/ Nipto App - (https://nipto.app/) Other Episodes of Our Podcast Referenced in this Episode E70 - The Cross, the Self, and the Other (Exclusion and Embrace, part 1) (https://pod.fo/e/1f629c)

In John 14, Jesus promises that we will do “greater works” than he did. What did he mean by that? How might our own church tradition influence how we read this text? And how might we pray in light of all of this? Come wrestle through this topic with us and then share your thoughts with us on social media! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.threads.net/@onthephonewithjosh Books Mentioned on the Podcast Skinner, B.F. Science And Human Behavior (https://a.co/d/hyvoxCP) Other Episodes of Our Podcast Referenced in this Episode E89 – 3 Types of Churches (https://pod.fo/e/21f1f5)

Today we consider the idea that there are 3 types of churches in the U.S. – Father churches, Son churches, and Spirit Churches. What do these types of churches look like? What might it be like to have a church that combines all three? Come join the conversation on social media and let us know how this represents your experience of church. Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.threads.net/@onthephonewithjosh Books Mentioned on the Podcast Reeves, Rodney. Matthew (The Story of God Bible Commentary) (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310327148/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_KCBD4BND491QCKT4H750) Reynolds, Marcia. The Discomfort Zone: How Leaders Turn Difficult Conversations into Breakthroughs (https://a.co/d/9FZDyLM) Other Resources Mentioned on the Podcast Josh from Missouri’s Coaching Business: https://associateleadership.com/ “The Final Say” – Sermon by Josh from Oregon (https://www.youtube.com/live/ygRUMtS6nAs?si=BZ16rVD6g1rg1Cdz) Other Episodes of Our Podcast Referenced in this Episode E70 - The Cross, the Self, and the Other (Exclusion and Embrace, part 1) (https://pod.fo/e/1f629c)

Isaiah is a tough and sometimes intimidating book. In this episode we explore what an initial reading of Isaiah has looked like so far and what hooks we can use to orient ourselves to the structure of this amazing book. If you’ve ever skipped reading Isaish because it was too intimidating, start here. There is some hope. Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.threads.net/@onthephonewithjosh Books Menioned on the Podcast Bauckham, Richard. Jesus and the Eyewitnesses: The Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony (https://a.co/d/cwPdfLL) Other Resources Mentioned on the Podcast Oswalt, John. Lectures on Isaiah (https://youtu.be/Y3n4g9M5K8g?si=qUycWQ-bvsP8HHmS) The Bible Project (https://www.youtube.com/@bibleproject)

When the Bible refers to “the Word of God” is it referring simply to the Bible itself or not? If the Word of God can be understood to be more than the Bible, then what does that mean for our understanding of the Bible itself? And can we get “orthorelationality” to catch on as a new term? Come join the conversation and let us know what you think! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.threads.net/@onthephonewithjosh Books Menioned on the Podcast Sprinkle, Preston. Fight: A Christian Case for Non-Violence (https://a.co/d/illSwm4) Other Resources Mentioned on the Podcast “The Final Say” – Sermon by Josh from Oregon (https://www.youtube.com/live/ygRUMtS6nAs?si=BZ16rVD6g1rg1Cdz) How We Feel App (https://howwefeel.org/) Other Episodes of Our Podcast Referenced in This Episode E83 - Sermon Prep - Psalm 91 (https://pod.fo/e/2117ae) E86 - What Does Christian Mean? (https://pod.fo/e/217f85) E63 - Making an Idol out of Leadership [We talk about Psalm 119 in this Episode] (https://pod.fo/e/1e5e07) You Know We Had To… Inconceivable! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9MS2y2YU_o)

The word Christian is a little loaded in our society. What do we mean by the word? Does it really strike at the heart of what we want to convey? If not, is there a better word or term to use? How might that do a better job of describing what this whole thing is all about? We’d love to have you join us for this conversation and then chime in on social media to let us know what you think about the word Christian. Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.threads.net/@onthephonewithjosh

Genesis 1-11 is a unique and often strange section of the Bible. To what genre does it belong? How should we make sense of the long lifespans or the weird god-like beings? How might genealogies help us to make sense of it all? Come join the conversation as we explore this confusion section of scripture. Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.threads.net/@onthephonewithjosh Books Mentioned on the Podcast: L'Engle, Madeleine. A Wrinkle in Time (https://a.co/d/heCRNVE) L'Engle, Madeleine. And It Was Good: Reflections on Beginnings (https://a.co/d/jkcWrtC) Tolkien, J.R.R. The Silmarillion (https://a.co/d/doGRn50) Other Episodes of Our Podcast Referenced in this Episode E84 – Is Jesus God? (https://pod.fo/e/213b24) Other Resources Mentioned on the Podcast “The Final Say” – Sermon by Josh from Oregon (https://www.youtube.com/live/ygRUMtS6nAs?si=BZ16rVD6g1rg1Cdz)

Is Jesus God? Can Christians even ask this question? Are we flirting with heresy for even suggesting this as a question? Listen in and you be the judge. Let us know what you think. Does this question have value? If so, what can we stand to learn by asking it? Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.threads.net/@onthephonewithjosh Other Episodes of Our Podcast Referenced in this Episode E2 – Why Church? (https://pod.fo/e/18859c) E82 - Reading Goals 2024 (https://pod.fo/e/20fc2b) E83 - Sermon Prep - Psalm 91 (https://pod.fo/e/2117ae) Other Resources Mentioned on the Podcast Aleph with Beth (https://freehebrew.online/) Daily Dose of Greek (https://dailydoseofgreek.com/) Daily Dose of Hebrew (https://dailydoseofhebrew.com/)

Today we discuss Psalm 91 in preparation for Josh from Oregon to preach from this text. We explore the theology, the emotional impact, the main point to convey in the sermon, and ways to illustrate it. You’re invited to join the conversation! And if you'd like to see the final sermon that Josh from Oregon preached, click the link below! "The Final Say" - Sermon by Josh from Oregon (https://www.youtube.com/live/ygRUMtS6nAs?si=BZ16rVD6g1rg1Cdz) Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.threads.net/@onthephonewithjosh

So many good books and so little time! What’s your reading plan for 2024? Here’s a few of the books we plan to make a part of our upcoming year. In fact, these may be a preview of many of our future episodes. Bibliophiles unite! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https://www.threads.net/@onthephonewithjosh Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Bauckham, Richard. The Theology of the Book of Revelation (https://a.co/d/8FXggnM) Berry, Wendell. Hannah Coulter (https://a.co/d/f1YdIc2) Carter, Jimmy. Beyond the White House: Waging Peace, Fighting Disease, Building Hope (https://a.co/d/6xlcX1Q) Carter, Jimmy. Keeping Faith: Memoirs of a President (https://a.co/d/dXVYfMT) Goldingay, John and David Payne. Isaiah 40-55 Vol 2: A Critical And Exegetical Commentary (https://a.co/d/hk9GPFa) Goldingay, John. Isaiah 56-66: A Critical and Exegetical Commentary (https://a.co/d/hAaMmpP) Gómez, Laura E. Inventing Latinos: A New Story of American Racism (https://a.co/d/cebUgHe) Gorman, Michael J. Reading Revelation Responsibly: Uncivil Worship and Witness: Following the Lamb into the New Creation (https://a.co/d/hutLhqs) Hamilton Jr., James M. Psalms Volume I: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary (https://a.co/d/iezaqIq) Isaacson, Walter. Einstein: His Life and Universe (https://a.co/d/epkvRsN) Isaacson, Walter. Leonardo da Vinci (https://a.co/d/czZFDyi) Ladau, Emily. Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally (https://a.co/d/dufdTUK) Longman III, Tremper. Revelation Through Old Testament Eyes (https://a.co/d/47xirh4) Mathewson, David L. A Companion to the Book of Revelation (https://a.co/d/eNNKkAo) McMurtry, Larry. Lonesome Dove (https://a.co/d/44S9hst) Melville, Herman. Moby-Dick (https://a.co/d/aHqpVCy) Morris, Edmund. Dutch: A Memoir of Ronald Reagan (https://a.co/d/30wlzch) Morris, Edmund. The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt (https://a.co/d/36hZkNV) Peterson, Eugene H. Reversed Thunder: The Revelation of John and the Praying Imagination (https://a.co/d/4H8tI2s) Plato. The Republic (https://a.co/d/1wR3gr1) Sprinkle, Preston. Fight: A Christian Case for Non-Violence (https://a.co/d/illSwm4) Thurman, Howard. Jesus and the Disinherited (https://a.co/d/6WKbJl8) Yong, Amos. Revelation: Belief: A Theological Commentary on the Bible (https://a.co/d/igf4eHl) Other Resources Mentioned on the Podcast Denver Journal (https://denverjournal.denverseminary.edu/the-denver-journal/volume-26-2023/) Oswalt, John. Lectures on Isaiah (https://youtu.be/Y3n4g9M5K8g?si=qUycWQ-bvsP8HHmS)