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Abscond with Ethan Renoe discusses today's relevant topics and issues. The podcast is co-created and co-produced by Mark Breta.

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    Don’t miss my new podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 1:54


    Find “Attractive Christians” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform! IG: @attractivechristiansTikTok: @attractive.christEmail: attractivechristians@gmail.comWebsite: attractivechristians.com

    Sermon on Lamentations 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 38:06


    The nursing home where Ethan works has been going through Lamentations 3. The first two chapters were not recorded, but in the third chapter, we look at how the author takes a turn in his attitude and how we can learn from that! This was recorded in March 2021. Follow Ethan:• Blog: ethanrenoe.com• Facebook: Ethan […]

    Slaves, Women, and Violence in the Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 42:42


    How do we make sense of difficult passages in the Bible? What do we do when we encounter passages that are not only questionable, but outright offensive to us?? Ethan gives a few pointers. Follow Ethan:• Blog: ethanrenoe.com• Facebook: Ethan Renoe Official• Twitter: @EthanRenoe• YouTube channel Contact EthanSupport Ethan on Patreon

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    Preachers’N’Sneakers Interview with Ben Kirby

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 57:22


    Ben is the creator of the viral Instagram account and we had a great conversation about pastors, wealth, Catholicism, fame, and more! *NOTE* We had some connection problems in the middle of the interview, so if a few sentences seem odd, that’s why. Follow Ethan:• Blog: ethanrenoe.com• Facebook: Ethan Renoe Official• Twitter: @EthanRenoe• YouTube channel […]

    The Trial of Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 16:58


    Continuing the study of the book of Mark, this week we look at Jesus’ trial before the Sanhedrin and why that’s significant. Follow Ethan:• Blog: ethanrenoe.com• Facebook: Ethan Renoe Official• Twitter: @EthanRenoe• YouTube channel Contact EthanSupport Ethan on Patreon

    Are you open-minded?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 12:42


    This mini episode was originally a YouTube video which we posted here in audio format for your listening pleasure! You can watch the video on Ethan’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/ethanrenoe. The episode covers being open-minded and how to tackle tough topics from heaven and hell to abortion! Follow Ethan:• Blog: ethanrenoe.com• Facebook: Ethan Renoe Official• Twitter: @EthanRenoe• […]

    Bible Study: Jesus betrayed by Judas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 18:08


    In this study through the book of Mark, we examine the moment where Jesus is betrayed by a kiss from Judas! What does this mean for us today? Follow Ethan:• Blog: ethanrenoe.com• Facebook: Ethan Renoe Official• Twitter: @EthanRenoe• YouTube channel Contact EthanSupport Ethan on Patreon

    Monday Meditations | Jesus in the Garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 25:23


    In this Bible Study, Ethan walks a nursing home group through the book of Mark. Today’s message focuses on Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane before His arrest! Follow Ethan:• Blog: ethanrenoe.com• Facebook: Ethan Renoe Official• Twitter: @EthanRenoe• YouTube channel Contact EthanSupport Ethan on Patreon

    Not All Idols Are Bad Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 36:32


    In this message given to a church youth group, Ethan defines idols and shows how destructive they are to us, as well as the antidote to idolatry. Don’t forget to get Ethan’s new, Best-Selling book, Bad Timing, on Amazon!! Books:• Now Let Me Find a Stopping Place• The Tall People• The New Lonely Follow Ethan:• Blog: […]

    Pro-Life Isn’t Just About Abortion, with Garrett Saul

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 59:00


    In this episode, Garrett and I discuss the theological implications of sex, marriage, bodies, and Christ. I learned a TON in this episode and you will too! Books:• Now Let Me Find a Stopping Place• The Tall People• The New Lonely Follow Ethan:• Blog: ethanrenoe.com• Facebook: Ethan Renoe Official• Twitter: @EthanRenoe• YouTube channel Contact EthanSupport Ethan on […]

    The Dirtiest Follower of Jesus (Sermon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 24:36


    This message on Mark 5:1-20 was originally recorded for The Potters Church in Scotland. It’s the second of a two-part series on the type of people Jesus is looking for!

    Being Good Dirt (Sermon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 33:27


    This message on Mark 4:1-20 was originally recorded for The Potters Church in Scotland. It’s the first in a two-part series on the type of people Jesus is looking for!

    Best Films of the Decade: 1990’s

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 35:28


    Ethan sat down and ironed out which films were his very favorites over the 1990’s. See if your faves made the list! If you missed the first two lists, listen to the 2000’s and 2010’s! Books:• Now Let Me Find a Stopping Place• The Tall People• The New Lonely Follow Ethan:• Blog: ethanrenoe.com• Facebook: Ethan Renoe Official• Twitter: @EthanRenoe• YouTube […]

    Best Films of the Decade: 2000’s

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 45:57


    Ethan sat down and ironed out which films were his very favorites over the 2000’s. Spoiler alert: my favorite film of ALL TIME is in here. See if your faves made the list! Stay tuned for the 90’s and prior! Books:• Now Let Me Find a Stopping Place• The Tall People• The New Lonely Follow Ethan:• […]

    Best Films of the Decade: 2010’s

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 40:01


    Ethan sat down and ironed out which films were his very favorites over the past ten years. See if your faves made the list! Stay tuned for the 2000’s, followed by the 90’s and prior! Books:• Now Let Me Find a Stopping Place• The Tall People• The New Lonely Follow Ethan:• Blog: ethanrenoe.com• Facebook: Ethan Renoe […]

    Ep 35: Hell, Part 3: Everyone gets saved!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 68:10


    In this episode Ethan and Garrett talk about the Universalist view on hell, as well as social justice, wealth, and several other rabbit trails! Books:• Now Let Me Find a Stopping Place• The Tall People• The New Lonely Follow Ethan:• Blog: ethanrenoe.com• Facebook: Ethan Renoe Official• Twitter: @EthanRenoe• YouTube channel Contact EthanSupport Ethan on Patreon

    Ep 34: Hell, part 2: Annihilation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 54:50


    Have you ever wondered what hell is like, according to the Bible? Ethan and his friend Garrett Saul discuss the Annihilation view, along with plenty of rabbit trails on pop culture, church leadership, and throwing good parties. Books:• Now Let Me Find a Stopping Place• The Tall People• The New Lonely Follow Ethan:• Blog: ethanrenoe.com• Facebook: […]

    Ep 33: Hell, part 1: Eternal Conscious Torment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 68:51


    Listen in on this fascinating discussion about hell: What is it? Where is it? What is it like, based on what the Bible says? Listen to four unique perspectives on hell in this multi-part series! Books:• Now Let Me Find a Stopping Place• The Tall People• The New Lonely Follow Ethan:• Blog: ethanrenoe.com• Facebook: Ethan Renoe […]

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    Bonus! Spooky Story: “Thinking of you Danny!”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 22:07


    This episode is a first for me, as it’s a reading of a fictional story of mine, complete with music and sound effects! Let me know what you think and if I should make more of these! Books:• Now Let Me Find a Stopping Place• The Tall People• The New Lonely Follow Ethan:• Blog: ethanrenoe.com• Facebook: […]

    Ep 32: David & Jesus! Covenants, part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 29:55


    Have you ever opened up the Bible and tried to read it, but felt lost? Like there’s all this language or references you don’t understand? I never understood the entire Bible, Genesis to Revelation, until I understood covenants. Join Ethan in this multi-part series as we walk through all the covenants in the Bible, and […]

    Ep 31: Moses! Covenants, part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 27:25


    Have you ever opened up the Bible and tried to read it, but felt lost? Like there’s all this language or references you don’t understand? I never understood the entire Bible, Genesis to Revelation, until I understood covenants. Join Ethan in this multi-part series as we walk through all the covenants in the Bible, and […]

    Ep 30: Exploring Genesis & Creation; Covenants part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 38:43


    Have you ever opened up the Bible and tried to read it, but felt lost? Like there’s all this language or references you don’t understand? I never understood the entire Bible, Genesis to Revelation, until I understood covenants. Join Ethan in this multi-part series as we walk through all the covenants in the Bible, and […]

    Ep 29: Just for fun! Pillowtalk with Dave

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 35:32


    In this random episode, Ethan and Dave recount their two wild trips from last year: How Dave almost died in Guatemala and the time Ethan lost his cool in Las Vegas. Dave is half asleep and Ethan keeps cracking up. Links from the episode:2019 travel video: https://youtu.be/AYnWKQ7rYyU Books:• Now Let Me Find a Stopping Place• The […]

    Ep 28: How to understand the entire Bible, Covenants part 2, Abraham

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 36:53


    Have you ever opened up the Bible and tried to read it, but felt lost? Like there’s all this language or references you don’t understand? I never understood the entire Bible, Genesis to Revelation, until I understood covenants. Join Ethan in this multi-part series as we walk through all the covenants in the Bible, and […]

    Ep 27: How to understand the entire Bible, Covenants part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 28:20


    Have you ever opened up the Bible and tried to read it, but felt lost? Like there’s all this language or references you don’t understand? I never understood the entire Bible, Genesis to Revelation, until I understood covenants. Join Ethan in this multi-part series as we walk through all the covenants in the Bible, and […]

    Ep 26: “I Don’t See Color”—Why white people don’t understand racism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 27:30


    Ethan sits down and blasts out a few updates, a Media Talk, and discusses something white people often have a hard time addressing: the prejudices and tendencies within our own hearts. Books:• Now Let Me Find a Stopping Place• The Tall People• The New Lonely Follow Ethan:• Blog: ethanrenoe.com• Facebook: Ethan Renoe Official• Twitter: @EthanRenoe• YouTube […]

    Ep 25: A Change of Affection—A Gay Man Finds Jesus, ft. Becket Cook

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 61:37


    Becket was living the high life in Los Angeles when Jesus ambushed him. Hear his story and a frank discussion on how Jesus interacts with homosexuality. Becket’s book, A Change of Affection, is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold. Books:• Now Let Me Find a Stopping Place• The Tall People• The New Lonely Follow […]

    Ep 24: Homosexuality & the Bible with Dr. Christopher Yuan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 65:04


    Dr. Yuan’s new book, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel, was just released, so we discuss sexuality, same-sex attraction, and God’s vision for humanity which is much bigger than our sexual desires! Find him on Twitter @ChristopherYuan, or online at www.ChristopherYuan.com Ethan’s links: Books:• Now Let Me Find a Stopping Place• The Tall People• The New Lonely Follow Ethan:• […]

    Ep 23: Marrying Young with Jake Mahon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 34:08


    Heads up: We discuss some sexual topics at a few points! Jake married his young sweetheart, and we discuss how that has affected him and what the wisest way to marry is, along with plenty of interesting rabbit trails! Ethan’s links: Books: • Now Let Me Find a Stopping Place • The Tall People • The […]

    Ep 22: Healing from Trauma, Part 1 ft. Dave Marino

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 55:56


    Trigger Warning: We discuss some topics which may bring up memories or wounds from the past. Dave and I give some cursory foundation to discussing trauma and beginning to heal from it. We begin with spiritual trauma as well as some of the trauma of being viral overnight. Ethan’s links: Books: • Now Let Me […]

    Ep 21: A Tribute to a Saint: Eugene Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 11:30


    On Monday morning (October 22, 2018), legendary pastor, writer, poet, and leader Eugene Peterson passed away at the age of 85. Here are a few thoughts I wanted to say about him, and why it’s important for the Church to recognize when good men and women leave this world to be with Christ. Photo: Facebook […]

    Ep 20: Dealing with big life changes, featuring David Marino

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 20:24


    Ethan has a HUGE life change coming up, so Dave wanted to ask him about it and how he has dealt with big changes all throughout his life. Ethan’s links: Books: • Now Let Me Find a Stopping Place • The Tall People • The New Lonely Follow Ethan: • Blog: ethanrenoe.com • Facebook: Ethan Renoe […]

    Ep 19: WTF is The Enneagram?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2018 24:48


    Personality typing systems have swept the culture the past several years, and the Enneagram is quickly growing in popularity. What is it—and what’s my number?? Also, a book update and review of the film, Upgrade. (Trailer) Book Release Party Friday, June 22, 2018, at 7pm at Spur Coffee, 5624 S Prince St, Littleton, CO 80120 Ethan’s links: […]

    Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 4:12


    I have a very special announcement for you all! The podcast will (hopefully) be back up and running soon, but please take 4 minutes to check out this update! Ethan’s links: Contact Ethan Book: The New Lonely: http://a.co/gFqcO7r Blog: http://ethanrenoe.com Follow Ethan: https://www.facebook.com/EthanRenoeOfficial https://twitter.com/EthanRenoe YouTube channel Support Ethan: https://www.patreon.com/ethanrenoe

    Ep 18: How to Make a Blog

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 19:05


    I regularly get asked about writing: How do I start? What do I write about? How do I come up with consistent ideas? Today I address these questions, sharing my two cents on what the entire writing process is like for me. Music in this episode: “Cloudy Day” by d3tails / Anthony Pecoraro (Bandcamp) Ethan’s […]

    Ep 17: Why Sacraments?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2018 26:59


    Today I sit down and read a recent blog post, discuss why Christians need to value the sacraments, and even return to one of my favorite topics (Gnosticism!). Ethan’s links: Contact Ethan Book: http://a.co/gFqcO7r Blog: http://ethanrenoe.com Follow Ethan: https://www.facebook.com/EthanRenoeOfficial https://twitter.com/EthanRenoe YouTube channel Support Ethan: https://www.patreon.com/ethanrenoe

    Ep 16: The Spirit World with Dave Marino

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2018 47:52


    Ghosts! Demons! Metaphysical Gnosticism! This week we share stories of unexplainable phenomena and attempt to balance it with theological truth, along with a rabbit trail down Church history lane. Music in this episode by Jessica Johnson Garcia (jessicajohnsongarcia.com) Ethan’s links: Contact Ethan Book: http://a.co/gFqcO7r Blog: http://ethanrenoe.com Follow Ethan: https://www.facebook.com/EthanRenoeOfficial https://twitter.com/EthanRenoe YouTube channel Support Ethan: https://www.patreon.com/ethanrenoe […]

    Ep 15: Midnight Meditations on God

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 30:02


    Super stoked about this one. Tonight I sat down and rattled off a few thoughts from the top of my head about the holiness and transcendence of God, losing your faith, and what it looks like to be Christians in light of a secular culture. Music in this episode by d3tails / Anthony Pecoraro (Bandcamp) […]

    Ep 14: Mommy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2018 29:01


    In this episode, I sat down with my very own mother and asked her about her life story! Filled with humor and touching moments as we dig into our familial past, this episode even comes with a special treat at the end! (Hint: It involves me rapping and my brother screaming heavy metal.) Music in […]

    Ep 13: Who set the car on fire?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2018 25:48


    This is a fun grab bag of an episode, and I’m introducing a new segment: Media Talk! Check out this week’s media reviews, listener feedback on dating, as well as the craziest story you’ll hear all week and a brief devotional! Music in this episode by Jessica Johnson Garcia (jessicajohnsongarcia.com) Ethan tells the story about […]

    Ep 12: Online Dating and Dating Apps with Nate Caldwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2018 47:01


    I sit down with fellow youth pastor Nate Caldwell to discuss the pros and cons of online dating. We have both been single for years and are trying our best to navigate the dating scene, so check out some of our thoughts and stories from the past! Ethan’s links: Contact Ethan Book: http://a.co/gFqcO7r Blog: http://ethanrenoe.com […]

    Ep 11: Ethan’s Story, part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2018 25:29


    This final episode of Ethan’s life story brings us from that fateful rainy day in Chicago to the present day. I was pretty tired while recording so forgive any nonsensical slurs, and the 14 minutes of silence was when I fell asleep (kidding!). Music in this episode by d3tails / Anthony Pecoraro (Bandcamp) Ethan’s links: […]

    Ep 10: Fun with Roommate Robb (and his interrupting recorder)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2018 39:17


    Robb and I have lived together for a year and a half now. Hear us relive some of our favorite moments! Plus, you never know when his pocket recorder will make an appearance. Producer note: There are spoilers for the 2017 movies It and A Ghost Story in this episode. Ethan and Robb talk about this […]

    Ep 9: Talking Photography with Visual Artist Luke Renoe (My Brother)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2018 26:17


    My brother has a following of nearly 15k on social media because of his unique style and intriguing images. Find out how he gets inspiration, photography pet peeves, and misconceptions in this interesting episode. Music in this episode by Nick Leng (Soundcloud / Facebook / Spotify). See Luke’s work at his website, on Instagram, on Facebook, […]

    Ep 8: Praying the Psalms with my Dad, Larry Renoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2018 41:32


    My father has been a pastor for over 30 years, and one of his all-time favorite subjects is prayer. If you ask him, the best way to pray is to go back to what he calls “The Bible’s Prayer Manual,” the Psalms. Find out how these ancient songs can aid your prayer life today! Music […]

    Ep 7: Ethan’s Story, part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2018 25:16


    In this episode, Ethan is alone again telling more of his life story, from being held up at gunpoint in Brazil to accidentally starting an organization in Nigeria. Stay tuned for part 3 to bring us to the present day! Music in this episode by d3tails / Anthony Pecoraro (Bandcamp) Ethan’s links: Contact Ethan Book: […]

    Ep 6: Talking Russia, Systems, and the Church with James Jason

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2018 41:27


    James Jason is one of those guys who seems to know so much about so much. Today we talk about Systems, Russia, and the church in an effort to understand how the world works and what we can do about it! Ethan refers to his blog entry about Systems. Music in this episode by d3tails […]

    Ep 5: “The Butter Story” with Dave Marino

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2018 42:08


    In this hilarious episode, Ethan and his best friend recount some of their favorite stories from their lifetime of memories, starting when they switched due dates in the hospital. Nothing tops “The Butter Story” though, so don’t listen to this while driving or you may crash your car from laughter! These are the photos Ethan […]

    Ep 4: Ethan’s Story, part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2018 33:44


    Note: This episode touches on some mature topics. We are relaunching the podcast! In this episode, get to know Ethan a little more personally by hearing his personal life story and some of the things which have brought him to where he is today, including struggling with porn and seeing a demon-possessed man in Thailand! […]

    Ep 3: Fame & Glamour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2016 25:20


    As you may know, Ethan had a video that went viral this past December. In an instant, he was known by millions around the world and was interviewed on television outlets everywhere. What happened next? What was Ethan looking for, and what did he find? Hear more about his experience with fame in this episode! […]

    Ep 2: Aliens and the Imago Dei

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2016 26:45


    Does extra-terrestrial life exist out there? If so, how does that affect your belief system? Would these beings be made in the image of God? We discuss these questions in this episode. And Ethan reviews the movie “The Lobster,” starring Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz. Links: The Wow! Signal (Wikipedia) Article: Meet Paul Hellyer, the World’s […]

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