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Some thoughts about the upcoming elections from a Biblical perspective.

Hey there! We took a long nap cause we were tired. Had a really weird dream that Covid never left and the world was angry and on fire...Crazy right? 

This week we're joined by Kyle Roberts, a friend of the show who works in the medical industry, in addition to being a Christ follower. He talks us through Corona from his vantage point on the front lines of the battle. He examines the virus from a medical and spiritual standpoint. Grateful for his willingness to join us.

This week we're grateful to have a guest with a supremely interesting faith journey. Ansley Hendricks grew up in the church, but as a teenager and into her early twenties, she found her self living a life far from faith. Her story is honest, compelling and something we can all learn a great deal from. Enjoy our conversation with Ansley Hendricks!

In this episode Dan and Jared are lucky to get some time with the great and powerful Martha Harding. She brings up some great things to think about as we as Christ followers strive to place others above ourselves. No matter our differences, we're all image bearers and that should inform how we treat others regardless of how we may disagree. Grateful for some time to talk to Martha!

Well folks, if you haven't heard, there's a bit of a pandemic going on. In this episode of the show we talk about all things Covid-19 and how we're dealing with it. This marks the first time Jared and Dan haven't been in the studio together. The new show open in this episode is courtesy of Kevin Macleod. Hope you're all staying safe! Don't hesitate to contact us with prayer requests or stories of how you've been impacted by the Coronavirus at blessingfilledhosts@gmail.com 

Just like Sister Sledge told us in that great hit from 1979, the church is and should provide family for those in need by drawing a hurting world to Christ. In this Hot Topic We examine an article in the Atlantic by David Brooks that looks at how the idea of family has changed through the years, and how the church fits in. Also, Dan and Jared almost talk politics but not quite...enjoy!

This week Dan and Jared are joined by a listener...can you believe it! Someone besides Jared's Mom actually listens! Jim engages the guys on a very interesting topic...if someone is trying to choose a church, how do they go about it? What's the difference between Baptists, Presbyterians, Lutherans...oh my!! Great discussion with a phenomenal guy!

This episode wrestles with the concept of how we a humans consistently ignore the fact that none of us is getting out of here alive. With the death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, we're reminded of how short life can be and  Dan and Jared explore why we hold death at arms length so much of the time.

This week the guys tried an experiment...could they make a call, live on the air (not really live but live to tape) to their old friend Bryan and would he pick up? Find out as you listen to this Hot Topic which is filled with the unexpected and surprisingly good conversation in the middle of what started as a goof. 

This week we're joined by actor Nicholas D'Agosto to discuss his journey from Catholicism to secular humanist. He's the star of "Trial and Error" on NBC, played Harvey Dent in "Gotham," Hunter Raymond, Jan's assistant in "The Office" just to name a few. Nicholas is a fascinating and thoughtful man and we're grateful he made the time to join us. This was a great discussion about making sense of the world around us from two differing world views.   Nicholas also hosts his own podcast , God & Other Delicacies which can be found on Itunes, Stitcher, Spotify and all the other good places people get their podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-other-delicacies/id1493009534 He can also be found on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nicholasdagosto/ or @nicholasdagosto and on Twitter https://twitter.com/nicholasdagosto @nicholasdagosto. 

After our great conversation with Craig Coleman, we revisit our conversation and break down some of the parts that have stuck with us. 

This week we're grateful to talk with actor/comedian Craig Coleman. We dive deep into his evolving faith journey and have a lot of laughs along the way. This conversation is an example of meeting people where they're at and engaging in honest conversations about Jesus. Buckle up for a fun and interesting ride with this awesome dude! 

In this Hot Topic, Dan and Jared explore the Christian worldview implications of Martin Scorsese's mob epic The Irishman. Will Dan and Jared embrace a life of crime in the underworld? You'll just have to listen to find out!

After a long hiatus we are back! Sorry for the long absence but this episode will explain everything...almost everything.

Sometimes in the midst of deep theological discussions it's easy to get sidetracked by the thought of delicious fast food. This is one of those times...Warning: Don't listen to this episode if you're hungry!

This week Dan and Jared welcome Pastor Johnathan Colby to the show. Among his many other accomplishments, perhaps the most impressive is that he was able to survive being Jared's roommate in college...impressive. Johnathan discusses how his faith has carried him through some pretty challenging times the past few years. His story is encouraging and a great example of Christian faithfulness.

After a bit of a hiatus, Dan and Jared return with a Hot Topic. This week they talk about reaching out to the hurting and what keeps us fearful from doing so. They also welcome a new sponsor to the program...The AAMW. Give what you can to help those in need.

It's not what you think. Although we love a good Philodendron as much as the next guy, this episode is about how to tend the garden that God has given you. We're joined once again by our friend Barry Moore who is the purveyor of Toworkandkeep.com, a great website that we find really encouraging. Great episode to listen to whether you're a Christ follower or not. If you are, you will find encouragement...and if you're not you'll also find encouragement and maybe a little more understanding of how Christians think about living a life that honors God using the gifts and grace that God has given us in Christ.

Ok, chances are this episode is probably going to make some people mad...and that's a good thing! Jared and Dan explore their different takes on patriotism and politics and see if they can still be friends. Spoiler alert...they can because ultimately the bond they have in Christ is stronger than politics, but this conversation makes for a very interesting episode. Good conversations to have!!

This hot topic explores something Jared and Dan are not proud of...their cynical, sarcastic nature. While fun and comforting sometimes it often gets out of hand and isn't a great trait when sharing the gospel. 

This week we're pleased to be joined by well known Christian apologist and the author of "Cold Case Christianity, J. Warner Wallace. On this episode we discuss his journey from Atheism to Christianity, and how he used his skills as a cold case detective to investigate the truth claims in the gospel. We also discuss a recent article he wrote dealing with the relationship between low expectations and lackluster evangelism. For more valuable information on sharing your faith, please visit ColdCaseChristianity.com

This week our guest is Dan Broyles. Dan is the Care Ministry Pastor at Valencia Hills Community Church in Valencia, California. Our discussion centers around Biblical counseling and the gospel. What's the role for counseling in the church? Is counseling Biblical? This is an important conversation to have and we hope you enjoy it!

This week we discuss both Disney's new Star Wars Land and how Jared experienced the sweet smell of fellowship after church. We also check our voicemail...exciting stuff.

This week we explore what happens when you find yourself in a spiritual funk or downright depression. As Christians we are certainly not immune from this. Hope this helps anyone who is currently experiencing this. Would love to hear your experience on this topic if you're willing to share. Email us at Blessingfilledhosts@gmail.com and let us know. Also, stay tuned till the end of the podcast for a word from our latest sponsor.

Today we're joined in studio by Jared's head of security Andy Burkholder as we explore the topic of generosity. As usual, we get sidetracked a bit and have some technical issues. Like Bill O'Reilly said, "We'll do it live!!" No fancy edits here...just pure Christianese packed fresh for your listening pleasure...enjoy!

This week's episode is a two for one. That's right, you get two Sachoff's on one podcast for a low, low price. Jill Sachoff visits once again and we explore some of the challenges she's faced in the workplace as a Christian. From performing on Broadway to sketch comedy and television, she shares stories of how her faith has shaped her work life.

After a couple of weeks off...we're back!! This week Jared and I catch up a little after our break with this Hot Topic episode. This week our discussion includes Foster Care and Musicals...that's right, I said MUSICALS. 

So happy to have Bryan back in the studio this week! This week we discuss how his views on God, eternity and death have been (or not been)affected by the recent loss of a friend. We touched on this issue without Bryan a couple weeks back, but were glad to get his input on this episode. Before we get to the meaty stuff though, Bryan and Jared make fun of Dan for what seems like an eternity...good times.

This week marks the first time we've had four people in the studio at the same time! And we couldn't be happier that two of those people are Martha Harding and Laura Miller!! This week we discuss Martha and Laura's Christian experiences, complete with some of their favorite Christianeze lingo. We also dive into complementarianism and Barb's virtuosity on the keyboard. 

This week's Hot Topic looks at the corrosive effects of power and influence. From the HBO documentary "Leaving Neverland," to the charges against R. Kelly to the Harvest church controversy in Illinois, we examine how the human heart is prone to corruption. We're also joined by our friend Gabe Garcia who shares his insightful views on this weeks episode.

This week we tackle the difficult topic of suicide. Recently this has touched our lives and on this episode we discuss how it's affected us and how this and many other difficult topics should be things we're able to talk about more openly in a church context. As Tim Keller says, "Church should be a hospital for sinners and not a museum for saints."

This week our Hot Topic explores the outright heresy of a pastor we found on Youtube. While simultaneously hilarious and disturbing, it's a good onramp to a conversation about how poor representatives of Christ's Church can make for challenging conversations with unbelievers. 

In this weeks episode we discuss where, how and why we seek community. As usual we go off trail and cover a myriad of random topics as well, which include other podcasts, making fun of Dan and the 1970's. 

In this completely meaningless episode, Jared and I explore what entertainment offerings we are enjoying right now. From other podcasts to TV and films we discuss what we like in this...HOT TOPIC! Also, Jared almost chokes twice as he imitates our announcer.

In this weeks episode we're joined by our good friend Aaron Miller, a Pastor at Grace Baptist Church. In this weeks episode we talk to Aaron about certainty in the life of a Christian. Barb also gets a chance for a couple of extra organ solo's this week...get ready for some sweet jazz licks.

Many times even the most crucial parts of our faith become "Christianese" to those who are unbelievers. This week we find out that Bryan doesn't really know what we mean when we talk about the gospel, so we tell him what it is. We also discuss Cats & 7-11 so we've pretty much covered all the bases in this episode.

It would't be a Hot Topic episode without a healthy dose of randomness. This week we discuss everything from Mixed Martial Arts to serving in a homeless shelter...strap in because we're covering a lot of ground in very little time!

This week we speak to comedian Patrick Keane about his ongoing faith journey. Jared and I talk about the science of studying ancient manuscripts to determine the authentic text of the Bible and we also explore what downtown Eden must have been like...buckle up, it's going to be quite a ride!

This week join us as we play Hymn Title or Romance Novel? Also, Dan and Bryan play Stump The Millennial with Jared, and we have an in depth discussion about Evil...Evil Knievel that is.

As the saying goes, "Dying is easy, comedy is hard." This week we welcome back our buddy Bryan as we explore the subject of what happens when we die. As comedians, we've experienced death many times on stage, but with real death there are no second chances.

This weeks Hot Topic features Danny Sachoff. Continuing the Sachoff family affair for yet another week, we discuss what the transition has been like from secular High School to Christian University for young Danny. Jared revels in getting Danny to expose all the Sachoff dirty laundry for the entire world to hear...and by entire world we mean Jared's Mom and Barb the Christianese organist...that's one advantage of being the nations least listened to podcast.

After a Thanksgiving hiatus...we're back! This week our special guest is Jill Sachoff, a talented actress and wife of one of the knuckleheads who hosts this podcast. Join us as we discuss what it's been like for Dan and Jill as their first kid left for college. This time of great change brings with it many thoughts and emotions but luckily Jared is on board to navigate the conversation...he's not a therapist, but he's watched Dr. Phil...A LOT!

This week marks one year since Dan lost him Mom. We discuss how we process death as Christians and we're joined in studio by the most pleasant Burkholder (besides Jared's wife)his awesome son Andy!

This week we're joined by special guest Barry Moore as we discuss ethnocentrism in the Church. We also discuss Facebook, Communion wafers and Mary Poppins shoes...now you know why we call this one Hodgepodge...enjoy!

This week we introduce a new facet to our podcast. We call it Hot Topic and we'll be doing these every other week. This is a twenty minute version of the show where we'll discuss a variety of issues, sometimes with Bryan and sometimes with other guests. We'll still continue the longform conversations with Bryan every other week. Today we address some questions and concerns we've received from other Christians about our conversations with Bryan. Our special guest is Randy Starkey a pastor from North Carolina.

In this super charged episode we talk about where our idea of good and evil come from. The conversation also touches on the concept of justice and Bryan voices some of his biggest problems with Christianity. We also introduce a new sponsor to the show this week. This episode is a great example of us being able to agree to disagree and in the end you'll experience fist bumps, high fives and solutions...or will you? 

In this episode we explore how we approach parenting and talk about how our parents shaped our lives. We also listen to one of Bryan and Dan's favorite obscure songs from the 90's that we're determined to make a hit. 

In this episode we hash out some of the problems Bryan has with the Christian faith and Jared chats with Nigel from our church about his band.

Where do you find your identity? This week we explore where we find ours. We also discuss personal horror stories at work...Bryan and Dan's involve stand up and Jared's involves preaching.

This episode explores how the three of us look at politics, kneeling for the national anthem and Bryan explains how he went from being a Catholic to an Athiest and finally an agnostic. Also a nice elderly gentleman leaves us a voicemail.