Every Square Inch

A lot has happened since Ryan and Gabe sat down and recorded last. Even more has happened in the Church at large since 2020. Today Ryan and Gabe discuss what has changed for better and worse over the last four years...

In what seems like an increasingly hostile culture and world, how should Christians think about the education of the children and young people in our families and churches? Is there a best option between public school, private school and homeschool? 

Ryan and Gabe catch up after a long hiatus, then we talk about the Billy Graham rule. How should men and women interact in ministry and the church? Can men and women have equally close friendships despite gender differences or does wisdom call for caution or prohibition?  

Ryan and Gabe talk about sex. Specifically, how should pastors and ministers talk about sex from the pulpit, in counseling sessions, and small groups. What's the appropriate level of candor with these subjects? And especially in the context of a church during a global pandemic where there are more children in a church service than usual? Stick around until the end for “The More You Know” where we find out what Ryan and Gabe's alternative professions could have been. 

Ryan and Gabe talk about things Pastors and Preachers find difficult to talk about. Things like Giving, False Teachers, Submission, and Encouraging your leaders; things that you might not hear pastors talk about a lot for cultural reasons, or a reaction from the public. Why do pastors feel a certain anxiety around these issues or why do they feel the need to add caveats where they wouldn't for similar issues? All this and more today, and stick around until the end to hear whether or not Gabe and Ryan are ready for a Formula one race.

Today on Every Square Inch Ryan,  and Gabe talk about how language changes and what that means for us. Why does language change? Is it always a bad thing? If you listen closely you might even hear Riley quote some George Orwell, and if you listen to the end you can hear Ryan and Gabe's favorite athletes in "The More You Know"!

Does what you believe about the last days really matter? We think it does! In this mega-episode we unpack four of the eschatological views and their implications for us today. Listen to the end to hear how Gabe and Ryan have changed their minds over their time in ministry. 

The Equality Act passed the house of representatives in 2019 and again in February of 2021. What does this act represent and what does it mean from a Christian worldview? Ryan and Gabe discuss this and all the implications. Listen until the end to hear how deadly trains can be.

It seems like every few months we learn about a new Christian Leader who has a moral failing and disgraces his ministry. How do we view these leaders in light of their fall? How do we view their ministry and their body of work? These are tough questions that Gabe and Ryan wrestle with and remind us the importance of godly elders and shepherds. Stick around until the end to hear about Ryan and Gabe's highschool years!

What is Christian Nationalism? What does it mean to love  your country? These are charged statements especially in today's cultural and political climate. Ryan and Gabe unpack what Christian Nationalism is and what it means along with some practical issues like "Can I put a flag on stage at my church?" or "Can I say the pledge of allegiance?" and "Is cereal a type of soup?" Listen along as we explore what it means to honor God and country. 

After a longer than planned hiatus, the guys are back for Season 2 of Every Square Inch! In this intro episode we catch up on what Ryan and Gabe have been up to since the end of Season 1 and discuss what Season 2 will look like. 

We've reached the end of Season 1 for Every Square Inch! In this shorter finale, the guys talk about their future plans and reflect on the podcast so far. Every Square Inch will be back for Season 2 in Fall of 2020

What does it mean for churches and christians to be unified in their faith? Can we disagree with other believers on things without being divisive or hateful? Ryan and Gabe discuss this very relevant issue this week on Every Square Inch. Stick around to the end of the episode to hear about how Gabe's last name is actually Griswold!

Ryan and Gabe discuss transgender identities and what the bible says about how we should view gender, sex and our created bodies. 

What is a worldview? Do you know what your worldview is? Why does it matter? Hear Gabe and Ryan discuss these questions and their implications on our second episode in "Why it Matters"

With the national uproar from the killings of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd, Ryan and Gabe turn their attention to racial justice and how followers of Jesus should address it. The More You Know: Producer Riley asks the guys whether they would rather be able to stop time for 10 seconds every day or reverse one decision a day. Stick around to the end to hear their answers!

How do you know when your church has become unhealthy? How do you choose a healthy church in the first place? Ryan and Gabe discuss on the podcast this week and go through "The 4 D's": Die for, Divide for, Debate, and Deal with. 

Over and over in the bible we are told to "be not afraid" In this episode Ryan and Gabe discuss different types of anxiety and how one should think about them biblically. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear what food Ryan and Gabe would eat for the rest of their life. 

What are Conspiracy Theories? Are they always wrong? Should Christians even entertain conspiracy theories or is it a major hindrance to our witness to the world? Ryan and Gabe explore these questions and tell us what famous people they would have dinner with. 

Seeker Sensitive churches are a movement that flourished in the early 2000's and continues to have a large impact in the evangelical world. But is the seeker sensitive model really good for the church and for those it reaches? Ryan and Gabe discuss this and more and try to figure out how to start a huge family fight at thanksgiving this year.

This week in Every Square Inch, Ryan and Gabe are too tired to think of a topic so they make some up on the spot! We end up discussing a tweet by the president, things we still don't understand about the bible, and how good the TV show "24" was. 

This week on Every Square Inch, we start two, yes that's right, two new segments. First is a series called "Why it Matters" where we look at a different topic in Theology, Culture, and Christian life and answer the question: Why does it matter? Today's topic is Anthropology. What is Anthropology? What are the consequences of a poor understanding of it and what is the correct understanding?Also stick around til the end of the episode for our second new segment this week: "The More You Know" The producer will ask Ryan and Gabe a question that they both must answer! We hope this will help you get to know Ryan and Gabe a little better and possibly make you laugh or smile along the way. 

Last week Ryan and Gabe answered three misconceptions about Christianity. One, "There's not really one definition of Christianity" ,Two, "Christianity and conservative politics always follow each other", and Three, "I need to get my act together before coming to Christ".Today they debunk 3 more misconceptions about our faith. 1. Christianity is a blind faith. 2. Once we're Christians our works don't matter. 3. The Old Testament God is a god of wrath. The New Testament God is a god of love. 

There are many misconceptions about Christianity. In this episode of Every Square Inch Ryan and Gabe debunk a few of them. 

In the midst of the current viral pandemic, almost every church is forced to go virtual. What does this mean for the everyday believer? Is virtual church still church? Should your church continue livestreaming after we go back to our brick and mortar gathering? Ryan and Gabe answer these questions and more!

As the globe reels from the pandemic of Covid-19, we turn to discussing how Christians should think about loving their neighbor, assembling together and other common issues as we all navigate this unprecedented time in recent history. 

Why should you care about theology? Isn't theology just a boring study that pastors need to know? Ryan and Gabe attempt to answer this question in this episode. Our podcast is named after an Abraham Kuyper quote that impresses the reach of theology into every sphere and minutia of life.

Welcome to Every Square Inch. We hope you can join us to discuss Theology, Culture and the Christian Life.