Westminster Effects Doxology Podcast

In this episode of the Westminster Effects Doxology Podcast, Cody Fields and Bradley Cox talk through the realities of everyday church life. From community engagement and church membership to navigating controversy with clarity and integrity, they reflect on what it means to shepherd people well in complicated times. They discuss the importance of walking through Scripture together, giving meaningful ministry updates, and cultivating transparency in leadership. The conversation also explores financial stewardship, unity during seasons of tension, and the quiet but powerful moments of transformation that happen in gathered worship. At its heart, this episode is a reminder that worship is not confined to Sunday mornings. It shapes how we live, lead, give, and love. Listen in and be encouraged to pursue faithfulness in the ordinary rhythms of church life, loving God and loving your neighbor along the way. Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠X⁠. Join the discussion at the Westminster Effects Green Room. Buy your guitar effects at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠westminstereffects.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of the Westminster Effects Doxology Podcast, we examine the unfolding controversies surrounding Bethel Church, Shawn Bolz, Todd White, and the broader New Apostolic Reformation movement. We discuss allegations of cover-up culture, the recurring pattern of leadership scandals in Charismatic circles, and the emotional toll these situations take on churches and individuals. What does biblical discernment look like in moments like this? How should experience relate to Scripture? And what do these events mean for the future of the Charismatic movement? Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠X⁠. Join the discussion at the Westminster Effects Green Room. Buy your guitar effects at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠westminstereffects.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

On bad art, worse theology, and the hollowing out of Christian conservatism https://codyfields.substack.com/p/faith-family-freedom-and-other-things

https://codyfields.substack.com/p/moderation-is-not-the-virtue-you

In this episode of the Westminster Effects Doxology podcast, we're joined once again by Cory Wing. Cory shares his journey as a musician, detailing his recent songwriting spree where he produced over 30 songs in a short period. He discusses the personal nature of his music, particularly his first album, which chronicles his life experiences, including his journey to faith and redemption. The conversation then shifts to the role of artificial intelligence in music production. Cory explains how he has utilized AI to assist in creating his music, emphasizing that while AI plays a significant role, the core creativity and emotional depth of the songs come from his personal experiences. The group debates the implications of AI in the music industry, touching on concerns about authenticity, creativity, and the evolving nature of artistic expression. They conclude by reflecting on the balance between using technology as a tool and maintaining the human element in music and ministry. Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠X⁠. Join the discussion at the Westminster Effects Green Room. Buy your guitar effects at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠westminstereffects.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of the Westminster Effects Doxology Podcast, we delve into the complexities of Christians listening to and enjoying music, particularly focusing on darker themes and emotional struggles. We analyze songs from bands like Skillet and Alkaline Trio, discussing how these lyrics resonate with the Christian experience of battling inner demons and the need for authentic expression in music. The conversation also touches on the dichotomy of law and gospel, the role of music in worship, and the necessity for a diverse range of musical expressions within the Christian community. Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠X⁠. Join the discussion at the Westminster Effects Green Room. Buy your guitar effects at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠westminstereffects.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Everyone’s talking about Skillet's "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" - the one that packs crushing guitars, raw screams, and real grief into one track. The comments are flooded with people who’ve lost children, spouses, and hope… and they’re saying, “Finally. Someone gets it.” In this episode, Cody Fields and Bradley Cox unpack why that song is hitting so hard, why so much modern Christian music feels emotionally weightless, and why heavy music might actually be one of the most honest forms of worship we have right now. We talk grief, groaning, the Psalms, patient endurance, and why the church desperately needs outlets that let us scream instead of only smile. If you’ve ever felt like worship music doesn’t have room for your pain or wondered why metal keeps showing up in Christendom, this one’s for you. Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠X⁠. Join the discussion at the Westminster Effects Green Room. Buy your guitar effects at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠westminstereffects.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Skillet's John Cooper joins us to talk about the "controversy" regarding their rendition of "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," which was ignited by the social media Balrogs. Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠X⁠. Join the discussion at the Westminster Effects Green Room. Buy your guitar effects at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠westminstereffects.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This conversation explores the intersection of financial planning, family wealth, and Christian values. Justin Johnson of Dominion Wealth Strategists joins us to discuss the importance of understanding financial goals, the role of shared values in financial guidance, and the need for financial literacy within the church, while emphasizing the complexities of financial decisions, the significance of stewardship, and the call for Christians to engage with cultural issues responsibly. Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠X⁠. Join the discussion at the Westminster Effects Green Room. Buy your guitar effects at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠westminstereffects.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of the Westminster Effects podcast, I sit down with Toby Sumpter to talk about joy and gratitude being the heart of the Moscow Mood. The conversation also emphasizes the significance of justification by faith alone and the ongoing advancement of the kingdom despite challenges and detractors. Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠X⁠. Join the discussion at the Westminster Effects Green Room. Buy your guitar effects at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠westminstereffects.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The Based Boomer (Mike D'Virgillio) from Eschatology Matters joins us for a conversation on his journey from Roman Catholicism all the way to postmillennialism, all while my phone overheated and we lost video most of the way through. Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠X⁠. Join the discussion at the Westminster Effects Green Room. Buy your guitar effects at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠westminstereffects.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of the Westminster Effects Doxology Podcast, Cody Fields engages with guest Andrew Rappaport in a lively discussion about theology, religious beliefs, and the importance of respectful disagreement. They explore personal experiences in church leadership, the role of Scripture, and the impact of social media on faith and ethics. The conversation emphasizes the value of humor and camaraderie among those with differing beliefs, while also addressing the complexities of navigating cultural contexts in religious discussions. Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠X⁠. Join the discussion at the Westminster Effects Green Room. Buy your guitar effects at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠westminstereffects.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Pastor Bradley Cox and Cody Fields tackle the uneasy relationship between faith and politics in light of Charlie Kirk’s recent funeral. The two discuss what went right—like the bold proclamation of the gospel—and what went wrong—like the political grandstanding that followed. From patriotism and Christian nationalism to the biblical role of government and the danger of idolatry in politics, Bradley and Cody wrestle with how believers can love their country without confusing it with Christ’s Kingdom. Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠X⁠. Join the discussion at the Westminster Effects Green Room. Buy your guitar effects at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠westminstereffects.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

https://codyfields.substack.com/p/charlie-kirk-frank-turek-and-the

In this episode of the Westminster Effects Doxology Podcast, Cody Fields, Bradley Cox, and Stan Fields reflect on the recent passing of influential Christian leaders, particularly Voddie Baucham. They discuss Baucham impact on American Christianity, his teaching style, and the legacy he leaves behind. The conversation also touches on the importance of grieving faithful saints, the future of pastoral leadership, and the need for new voices in the church. The hosts emphasize the significance of learning from these leaders while recognizing their imperfections, ultimately encouraging listeners to remain faithful in their own callings. Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠X⁠. Join the discussion at the Westminster Effects Green Room. Buy your guitar effects at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠westminstereffects.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this conversation, Cody Fields and Bradley Cox discuss the recent violent events in the news, particularly focusing on the assassination of Charlie Kirk. They reflect on the cultural and political implications of such violence, the role of the church in addressing these issues, and the need for a robust theological response. The conversation emphasizes the importance of engaging with biblical truth and the necessity for the church to respond with faith and boldness in the face of societal challenges. Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠X⁠. Join the discussion at the Westminster Effects Green Room. Buy your guitar effects at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠westminstereffects.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

https://codyfields.substack.com/p/america-will-never-be-the-same

In this episode of the Westminster Effects Doxology podcast, hosts Cody Fields and Bradley Cox are joined by Gabe Rench, the founder of CrossPolitic, to discuss the intersection of faith, politics, and education. They explore the origins of CrossPolitic, the impact of COVID-19 on educational choices, and the importance of discipleship in the home. The conversation also touches on the Fight Laugh Feast Conference, the role of community in education, and the need for grace in discussions about differing educational paths. The episode emphasizes the importance of applying biblical principles to all areas of life, including politics and education. Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠X⁠. Join the discussion at the Westminster Effects Green Room. Buy your guitar effects at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠westminstereffects.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

https://codyfields.substack.com/p/free-markets-not-command-economies

In this conversation, Cody Fields and Cory Truax discuss their personal journeys into postmillennialism, exploring the implications of this belief system on community and faith. They delve into horseshoe theory, illustrating how extreme ideologies can converge, and reflect on Michael Crichton's environmental narratives. The discussion emphasizes the importance of managing change within communities, the role of faithfulness in kingdom work, and the balance between ambition and humility. Ultimately, they advocate for thoughtful engagement with ideas and the necessity of adapting to change while maintaining core values. Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠X⁠. Join the discussion at the Westminster Effects Green Room. Buy your guitar effects at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠westminstereffects.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.