Conversations With Dan

Dan and Jed review their most watched conversations. The End: Part 1 of 4

We are excited to announce BIG changes! While Conversations with Dan is coming to an end, we are far from calling it quits on ministry. So, after 7 years of CWD we are transitioning to our own channel with a new name! We'll have a new format, new content, and bring in guests from time-to-time. We're grateful to hear from so many of you from around the world on how this ministry has helped you better understand God's Word and how you have used these videos to serve your congregation. We have a few light-hearted and reaction videos to close out CWD before we officially launch the new channel. In the meantime, help us spread the word

This is part 3 of 3 in the Past, Present, and Future of the Church series. -Where will the Church be in 10 years? -Thoughts on discipleship and potential for Kingdom growth -Hope and optimism Scriptures Referenced: Isaiah 40:6-8, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 1 Corinthians 15:58

This is part 2 of 3 of the Past, Present, and Future of the Church series. In this episode of Conversations with Dan: -Why is church attendance declining? -What can we do to reverse the decline?

This is part 1 of 3 of the Past, Present, and Future of the Church series. In this episode of Conversations with Dan: -Where do our traditions come from? -Divine tradition vs man-made tradition -Should we change man-made traditions to highlight various parts of our worship? Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 15:3, 1 Corinthians 11:23, Matthew 15:1-16, 1 Timothy 5:8, 1 Timothy 4:13

In this episode of Conversations with Dan: -Is God waiting to strike me down when I sin? -God's patience and justice. -Why does God seem so angry in the Old Testament? How do you talk about the judgement of God with people, especially young people who see God's judgement in the Old Testament as too harsh to trust. Scripture References: 1 Timothy 2:3-4, Hosea 11:1-5, Luke 19:1-16, Proverbs 9:10, Isaiah 5:1-7, Isaiah 63:7-13, Matthew 4:1-11

In this episode of Conversations with Dan: -What to say when starting a conversation about Jesus -What causes people to think about Jesus -What not to do when bringing up Jesus for the first time If you only have a few minutes with someone, what would you tell them about Jesus? But if we have longer, how can we effectively tell someone about our Savior? Scripture References: Luke 8:4-15, 1 Peter 3:15-17

In this episode of Conversations with Dan: 01:18 - Who is "everyone" or "each one of you" in 1 Corinthians 14:26? 06:00 - How were the first sermons structured? 11:25 - Is the church building sacred? 15:05 - Reconciliation Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 14:26-24, 1 Corinthians 12:11, Ephesians 4:7, Acts 18, Romans 16, James 2:2, 1 Corinthians 11:20-22, Colossians 1:18-20, Ephesians 2:14-16, Hebrews 2:14-16, Romans 8:18-21, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Revelation 21:1

In this episode of Conversations with Dan: -Modern-day sermons versus first-century sermons -Who is a sermon for? -What does "sermon" mean? -Is there a specific format sermons should follow? Scripture References: Acts 2:42, 1 Corinthians 14:3-26, 2 Timothy 4:2-5, Hebrews 13:22, 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 1 Timothy 4:11-13, Hebrews 4:11, Revelation 1:3

In this episode of Conversations with Dan: -Who do we worship? -Is the Holy Spirit God? -The difference between the Creator and created. Scripture References: Romans 1:21-23, Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 1:26, Psalm 33:6, Revelation 4:11, Revelation 5:13, Revelation 22:8-9, Romans 8:7-9, Isaiah 63:7-10

In this episode of Conversations with Dan: -Using religious materials from denominational writers and ministries outside the churches of Christ. -Does our use of these materials mean we support the author/ministry/musician? -The responsibility of elders, preachers, and teachers. -Should our worship services have songs from artists and ministries that do not share the same religious beliefs as we do?

In this episode of Conversations with Dan: -Is the Gospel of John the same today as when it was written? -How do new languages and translations affect meaning? -Are we missing any parts of the Gospel of John? Add to the conversation in the comments or send us your questions at info@broadwaycoc.com.

-What does imputed mean? -How are we made righteous? -What accounting teaches us about God's grace -What does imputed mean? -How are we made righteous? -Why context matters Add to the conversation in the comments or send us your questions at info@broadwaycoc.com.

In this episode of Conversations with Dan: -Abrahamic versus Mosaic Covenant -Who is the intermediary in Galatians 3:20? How to Analyze & Understand Galatians 3:15-29 | Passage Attack

In this episode of Conversations with Dan: -Was the thief on the cross a Christian? -What gospel did the thief obey? -Was the thief saved from his sins? -Old Testament salvation versus New Testament salvation Scripture References: Isaiah 52:7, Luke 23:39-43, Luke 24:46-47, Luke 5:17-26, Luke 7:36-50, Romans 3:23-30, Romans 1:5, Romans 6:17-18, Romans 16:25-26, Romans 10:12-16, Mark 16:15-16, Mark 2:10

In this episode of Conversations with Dan: -Capital "W" Word versus lowercase "w" word -Where do the words in the Bible come from? Add to the conversation in the comments or send us your questions at info@broadwaycoc.com. Scripture References:John 1:1, Psalm 33:6, Genesis 1:26, Hebrews 4:12, Revelation 19:11-13, 2 Timothy 4:2, John 8:31-32, John 17:17, Ephesians 3:3-5, 2 Peter 1:20-21, 1 Corinthians 2:10-13, John 12:48, John 6:63

In this episode of Conversations with Dan: -Does the Bible mention "worship services"? -Can Sunday assemblies be used as an outreach tool? -Being seeker-focused versus being understood and orderly.

In this short episode of Conversations with Dan: -Is "Jesus was born to die" a biblical statement? -Jesus' main purpose Add to the conversation in the comments or send us your questions at info@broadwaycoc.com. Scripture References: Hebrews 10:5-10, Isaiah 53:11, Matthew 20:17-19, Acts 2:22-23, Hebrews 9:22, Hebrew 10:4, Luke 19:10, 1 Corinthians 15:3

In this episode of Conversations with Dan: -What is the Gospel? -What is doctrine? -Is "Gospel" and "doctrine" the same thing? Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Romans 6:1-14, Romans 1:15-17, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 5:20, 1 Corinthains 1:9, 2 Thessalonians 2:14, 1 John 1:6-9, 2 John 4, 2 Timothy 4:1-4, 1 Timothy 6:1-5, Titus 1:9, John 14:26, John 16:7-8, John 16:12-13,

Bonus Episode! Dan and Jed talk about their favorite Christmas movies and how they provide hope during the season.

In this episode of Conversations with Dan: -The most popular Bible translations. -Literal versus paraphrased translations. -What to consider when looking for a Bible translation. Add to the conversation in the comments or send us your questions at info@broadwaycoc.com.

In this episode of Conversations with Dan: -The context of passages in the Bible that mention God's plan. -Does God have a specific plan for my life? -How God uses people to accomplish his will. Add to the conversation in the comments or send us your questions at info@broadwaycoc.com. Scriptures Mentioned: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Jeremiah 29:1-11, Jeremiah 25:11-12, Esther 4:14, Acts 4-5, Romans 8:28, Romans 6:12-14, 2 Peter 3:9, Jeremiah 1:4-5, Galatians 1:15-16, John 15:16, Acts 1:21-22, Psalm 32:8-9 Episodes mentioned: Predestination & God's Chosen People | Romans 9 Part 1 | Conversations with Dan https://youtu.be/zP5RgrOdr_o God's Plan for Mercy and Grace | Romans 9 Part 2 | Conversations with Dan https://youtu.be/bLXupVuHllI How to Analyze & Understand Romans 8:28 | Passage Attack https://youtu.be/nMOW-nP4YBI

In this episode of Conversations with Dan: - Should shame be used as a spiritual motivator? - Is God ashamed of me or of my shameful acts? - The difference between making someone feel bad about themselves and helping them realize that God detests their sin. - Shame is not the end of your story. There is hope and grace. Add to the conversation in the comments or send us your questions at info@broadwaycoc.com. Scripture References: Ephesians 5:4, Ephesians 5:12, Colossians 3:8, Luke 16:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 3:10, Genesis 2:25, 1 Corinthians 11:6, 1 Corinthians 14:35, Romans 1:28-32, 2 Corinthians 4:2, Proverbs 6:16-17

In this episode of Conversations with Dan: -The joy and peace of God's forgiveness. -The side effects of not confessing our sins to God. -What does "Selah" mean? Add to the conversation in the comments or send us your questions at info@broadwaycoc.com.

In this episode of Conversations with Dan: -Deeper dive into the context of Romans 9 -God's plan for mercy and grace through Christ -Is Israel still God's chosen people? -How God uses us whether we choose to follow Him or not Add to the conversation in the comments or send us your questions at info@broadwaycoc.com. Scripture References: Romans 9, Genesis 21:12, Genesis 25:23, Malachi 1:2-3, Exodus 33:19, Exodus 9:16, 2 Timothy 2:20-21, Hosea 2:23, Isaiah 10:22-23, Isaiah 1:9, Isaiah 8:14, Isaiah 28:16, 1 Peter 2:4-10, Acts 4:1-12

In this episode of Conversations with Dan: -Context of Romans 9 -Physical Israel versus spiritual Israel -Who God chooses to save Scripture References: Romans 2:28-29, Romans 4:11-12, Romans 5:6, Romans 9:1-19, Genesis 21:12, Romans 11:13-24, Genesis 25:23, Genesis 12:1-3, Exodus 33:19, Romans 9:27 Add to the conversation in the comments or send us your questions at info@broadwaycoc.com.

Dan and Jed read through a few of your comments and respond to recently submitted questions. Add to the conversation in the comments or send us your questions at info@broadwaycoc.com. 0:00 - Opening, Shoutouts, and Comment Responses 3:50 - What are Strophes and how do you recognize them? 7:49 - Should parents be pressured to place children in Bible classes or the church Nursery? 11:55 - Tips for developing a Teen Bible Class teaching plan? 16:11 - Are there degrees of reward and punishment at the judgement? 19:57 - What home Bible study aids do you recommend investing in?

Dan and Jed look at what spiritual reflection is and the benefits of thinking on God's Word. This episode wraps up the series on personal spiritual development. Scripture References: Psalm 8:3, Matthew 6:28-29, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Psalm 63:6, Hebrews 13:7, Matthew 7:3, Romans 14:10, Romans 15:7

Is there a difference between reading scripture and singing it? Does singing provide an easier way to connect with God and His Word? Dan and Jed look at a few songs that come from scripture, such as those in Psalms, and how we benefit from singing. Scripture References: Colossians 3:15-16, Philippians 2:6-11, 1 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 1:2-4, Hebrews 1:8-12, 2 Chronicles 29:29-30, Psalm 42:5&11, Matthew 6:33, John 13:34-35, Psalm 113-118

Continuing from their recent conversation on reading the Bible as a way to develop our spirituality, Dan and Jed explore the idea of seeking God and building a relationship with Him through prayer. Scripture References: Matthew 6:5-7, Luke 18:2-8, Luke 11:5-10, Exodus 33:11, Matthew 6:7

How do you get started developing spiritual habits? How can we grow in our spiritual lives? Dan and Jed look at the importance of meditating on God's word and where to start when looking for ways to grow closer to God. Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 2:6-15, Galatians 5:13-26, Romans 8:5&14, Psalm 139:23-24, 2 Peter 1:5-9

Are we in God's Church or Christ's Church? Is there a difference between the two? Dan and Jed take a closer look at the progression of the Church from the Old Testament to the New Testament. Part 1 of Dan's Bible Class, God's Church: https://youtu.be/Baqv_EDNwaE Bible Class Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL34tM1gLfxvaqRlsJsXnPvcR1HSnpww0I Add to the conversation in the comments or send us your questions at info@broadwaycoc.com.

How do you know if you are living by the Spirit? Dan and Jed discuss Romans 8:1-16 and the difference between living by the flesh and living by the Spirit. Add to the conversation in the comments or send us your questions at info@broadwaycoc.com.

You may be familiar with Saul's conversion but what about Cornelius's? Join Dan and Jed as they dive into the context of Cornelius choosing to follow Jesus. Passage Attack on Saul's Conversion: https://youtu.be/E6A2dXtRe2Y Add to the conversation in the comments or send us your questions at info@broadwaycoc.com.

Can Christians seek the help of mental health professionals in the same way we visit doctors about our physical well-being? Is it wrong to seek help outside of prayer? Dan and Jed discuss the vital role that both prayer and therapy can play in nurturing our mental health. Add to the conversation in the comments or send us your questions at info@broadwaycoc.com.

Doubting what you believe is normal. Even faithful people of the New Testament had doubts. In this episode, Dan and Jed look at examples of faithful doubters, how trusting God is the key to working through moments of uncertainty, and then offer hope for a wavering faith. What doubts do you have? Let us know in the comments or email us at info@broadwaycoc.com.

Did you know that there are different types of confession? Are they all the same or do they serve different purposes? Dan and Jed discuss the importance of confession and how the different types are used, whether you're seeking forgiveness, sharing the Gospel, or looking for an accountability partner. Have a question about a passage of scripture? Share the verse and your question in the comments or email info@broadwaycoc.com.

Was Pual impersonated in some of the New Testament writings? Assumptions can change the way we view many things in the Bible, including authorship and the date of the writings. That leads to people assuming things that make it impossible for Paul to have written letters like 1 Timothy. So, did Paul write that particular letter?

Everyone uses the phrase and generally we are encouraged to not lie, but is that what John was saying in his gospel? Dan and Jed explore the deeper meaning behind "the truth will set you free" found in John 8. They dive into the context of capital "T" Truth and how freedom only comes through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Have a question about a passage of scripture? Share the verse and your question in the comments or email info@broadwaycoc.com.

Preaching and mission trips are valuable and certainly part of the Lord's work, but they are only two of the ways we can serve God. Dan and Jed look at a few passages that reframe the Lord's work as any good deed carried out for the sake of the Kingdom. Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 15:58, John 3:20-21, Ephesians 2:10, Acts 9:36, 2 Timothy 4:5, Titus 2:7, Titus 2:14, Acts 26:20, Galatians 6:10, 1 Peter 2:11-12, 1 Peter 3:15-16

"Fellowship" is often used to describe a church gathering or meal. But this isn't quite what John was getting at when he said, "so that you may have fellowship with us" in 1 John 1. This conversation explores joining, maintaining, and leaving the fellowship. Scripture References: 1 John 1:3-9, John 21:24, John 17:9-20, Amos 3:3, John 8:31-32, 1 Corinthians 1:9, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17, 1 John 5:16, 1 John 2:4&6, John 17:3

There's a passage in Hebrews that says not everyone should be teachers. Have we missed something or misapplied this passage? Let's explore what the writer of Hebrews was trying to say and how we can better understand these verses. Remember, the Old Testament is so much more than historical accounts. We're also going to explore the importance of looking for and seeing Jesus in the Old Testament. Scriptures Referenced: Hebrews 5:11-6:3, Hebrews 4:15, Hebrews 5:3-5, Acts 28:26-40, 2 Corinthians 3:14-15, Luke 24:44

There's been a marriage...of your two favorite series, Conversations with Dan and Passage Attack. In this episode, Dan and Jed explore the "Word" in John 1:1-5. What did John intend when he used the word "logos" and how do many English translations skip a few steps when speaking to a modern audience? John was writing to pagans, could reading it the way he was speaking to them help us better appreciate his teaching style? Scripture References: John 1:1-5, John 20:30-31, John 8:12, John 9, John 3:19, John 8:31

To close out 2022, let's look at the word faith. Too often it is simplified to a basic aknowledgement of belief, but this word is so much richer! To illustrate this, let's look at how John uses the term in his Gospel, how Paul uses it in Romans, and how it is used by the writer of Hebrews. Hopefully, it peaks your interest and encourages us all to have transformative faith in the new year.

It's part 2 of our discussion about Elders. We look deeper into the passages with the qualifications of elders, discuss the uncomfortable concept of disqualification of an elder, and the reality that many practical steps for appointing or installing elders will be based on opinion rather than clear biblical instruction. We hope you will study along with us, and encourage you to go back to part 1 to hear the full conversation. Scripture References: Exodus 18, Exodus 28-29, Numbers 27:15-20, Acts 6:3-6, Acts 14:23, 1 Timothy 5:17-25, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, Acts 20:27-31, 1 Timothy 3:14-15

We recieve numerous questions about elders, deacons, and the process of appointing or electing them. It would be impossible to answer them all because many are specific to a congregational situations and often rely on opinion rather than direct instruction from the Bible. In this first of two discussions, Dan and Jed will discuss how many elders or deacons a congregation should have, how the term elder is used throughout the Bible, why Dan doesn't see Peter as a congregational elder, and who passages in Titus and Timothy are addressing when Paul discusses the need for rebuking false teaching and sin. It's a lot and that's not even half the questions! That's why we needed a part two. Listen and study along with us, send us comments or questions, and we hope you'll join us on December 1st for part 2 of this discussion. (We won't release an episode on Thanksgiving day.)

3 years ago we had a discussion on Public Confession and how that relates directly or indirectly to the tradition of coming down front after a worship service. Lately we have gotten several questions, comments, and criticisms related to that particular conversation. In this video, we hope to address as many of those things as possible, but as always, we welcome your continued interaction with this study of God's word and our desire to be repentant in God's sight. Scripture References: Joshua 7:10-26, 2 Samuel 12:1-23, Psalm 32, 1 Samuel 13:8-15, 1 Samuel 15, 1 Corinthians 5, Matthew 18:15-20, 2 Corinthians 2:6-11 & 7:10-13, Galatains 6:1-2, James 5:16, 1 John 1:9, 1 John 5:16, Acts 5:1-11, Acts 8:21-24, Luke 18:13-14

Several listeners have sent in questions about the role or office of the preacher. So, what is a preacher? Where does their authority or the role itself come from? The letters to Timothy do a lot to inform us on this subject; so, open your Bibles and join us in today's conversation. Scripture References: 1 Timothy 3:1, 2 Timothy 4:5, 2 Timothy 2:2, 1 Timothy 4:11, Ephesians 4:8,11-12, 1 Corinthians 14:26,

When Jude mentions Enoch in his letter it leaves many modern readers with questions. More than likely, you are one of those people. So, what is the Book of Enoch? Is it scripture? If it's mentioned in the Bible, why do many of us know little to nothing about it? We aren't going to go into all the details, but hopefully, this conversation will be a good introduction to extrabiblical writings. As always, let us know if you have more questions on this subject.

Particular numbers seem to show up quite a few times in the Bible. Is there anything significant about those numbers? If so, how do we know what they mean? Scripture References: John 17:20-21, Ephesians 4:4, Ephesians 2:16, 2 Cor. 13:14, Ezekiel 1:5-14, Revelation 21:16, Revelation 6:1-8, Revelation 7:1, Matthew 19:28, Revelation 4:4, Revelation 7:3-8, Revelation 12:1, Revelation 21:10-17, Revelation 22:2, Ezekiel 47:12, Revelation 5:5-6, Daniel 7:25, Revelation 13:17-18, Revelation 22:8-9

Here's our question all the way from Australia! " Is all of life worship? Many argue that OT worship was restricted to cultic practices associated with the Temple, but NT worship consists of all our activities since we have God dwelling with us always and we are the Temple. If so, is there a difference between worship in the assembly and worship in day-to-day lives?" It's a big and important question. We tried to approach it with a zoomed-out view, but if you'd like us to get a little closer to a particular aspect just let us know! Scripture References: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 7:25, Genesis 4:25-26, Genesis 12:8, Genesis 13:4, Genesis 21:33, Psalm 100, Psalm 42:1-2