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Awoman? I address this week's Christian controversy and dive into what "amen" really means. Plus, how Bugs Bunny rewrote the Bible. -Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram -Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com -Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com -What's So Bad about Babel? from the BibleProject podcast.

With names like Ravi Zacharias, Carl Lentz and Jerry Falwell Jr in the news for the wrong reasons, I take a look at why it seems like Christian leaders fall so often. -Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram -Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com -Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com

Will we see the wise men in heaven? A discussion on the most curious figures in the Christmas story. -Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram -Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com -Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com

After a realization I had about how the Messiah is treated in the Old Testament, I thought there might be a new way to look at the Christmas story... -Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram -Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com -Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com -Animal Sacrifice Explained from the Bible Project

New evidence points to the exact childhood home of Jesus Christ. What this means for our faith, and should that faith be blind? -Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram -Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com -Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com -Archaeologists Believe They've Unearthed Jesus's Childhood Home -Has Jesus' childhood home been discovered in Nazareth? -It's a Christmas Miracle! An Archaeologist May Have Just Found Jesus's Childhood Home in Nazareth -What is the historical evidence that Jesus Christ lived and died? -Does God expect us to have blind faith?

How do we deal with doubt in our lives? What is the answer God is looking for after we die? Two questions answered and discussed on this week's episode! -Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram -Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com -Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com

How is Peter like mac and cheese? Who is the cranberry sauce of Scripture? I'm joined by my wife Ashley as we compare Biblical characters to some of our favorite Thanksgiving foods. Plus, the latest "Bible bombshell" that hopefully won't shake your faith. -Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram -Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com -Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com -The latest "Bible bombshell" from the Daily Star

For those feeling like they're too far gone from God, or feeling distant because of sin - we have a lesson to learn from Peter. -Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram -Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com -Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com

Do we fully understand and appreciate the blessings we experience in our lives? That discussion plus a conversation with Major Bethany Hawks from the Salvation Army on how they are dealing with COVID. -Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram -Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com -Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com -Michael J. Fox's interview with People -Serve with or give to the Salvation Army

Happy Election Eve, everyone! In the concluding episode of my series on Christianity and the election, I give five reasons why Christians should vote. -Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram -Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com -Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com -Why Christians Should Vote on the Grossly Overdone blog -The Christian case for Joe Biden and Donald Trump -Listen to episodes one, two and three in our series on Christianity and the Election

In the second of two episodes on Presidential candidates, Hunter Baker joins to give the Christian defense for Donald Trump.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-The Christian Case for Joe Biden-Listen to episodes one, two and three in our series on Christianity and the Election

In a special bonus episode, I'm joined by TCU Women's Basketball coach Raegan Pebley. Raegan talks about leaning on faith and finding grace during her battle with a brain tumor.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-Raegan's social media letter

What does the Christian case for Joe Biden look like? In our episodes on the first of two Presidential candidates, Rev. Rob Schenck joins to give a Christian defense of the challenger to the White House.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-The Christian Case for Donald Trump-Listen to episodes one, two and three in our series on Christianity and the Election

In the third episode of our series on Christianity and the election, I’m joined by Kaitlyn Schiess for a discussion on the election and her new book. Should Christians be afraid of the election outcome? What is the most common thing we get wrong when thinking about politics?-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-Listen to episodes one, two, four and five in our series on Christianity and the Election

In the second episode of our series on Christianity and the election, I’m joined by two guests: Dave Thorp (senior associate pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Orlando) and Dave Strunk (lead pastor of Church of the Redeemer in Tennessee). The guys join me to share what Christians need to know as we’re diving deep into election season. We touch on polarization in politics, the impact of social media, and topics that Christians aren't caring about that they should.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-6 Ways Christians Can Be Wiser in Political Engagement by Case and Dave-Listen to episode one in our series on Christianity and the Election

Are you prepared for the next month-plus leading up to the election? Unsure of how to approach things as we will see a mix between Christianity and politics unlike ever seen before? Here is my first episode in a six-part series on Christianity and the election, talking today about how Christians should approach politics based on the Bible and Jesus's teachings.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-Presidential Candidate Vice and Virtue Poll by Vote Common Good-Adopted child to be removed after Iranian court rules Christian parents are 'not fit' from the Christian Post

After a rather, well, embarrassing comment from a 12-year-old, I began to think about how we as Christians could unintentionally be hurting our witness. Is this our biggest threat to showing others that we love Jesus?-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com

It's a common phrase we hear today - "I don't believe Jesus is God, just a good teacher." But if we look at Jesus as nothing more than a religious professor, was he actually a *good* teacher?-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-"One-third of evangelicals believe Jesus was a 'good teacher,' but 'not God'"

The rich and popular vs the hurting and poor. On today's episode we take a look at Jesus's teachings in Luke 18 and what they tell us about what really matters to God.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com

The Satanic Temple has said through their "Reproductive Rights Campaign" that abortion is now a religious ritual. I'm joined by Emily Berning from Let Them Live to break down this scary news.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-Find out more about Let Them Live on their website-Follow Let Them Live on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

Do you feel lost? Has COVID-19, or personal situations, made you feel distant from your faith? I share an encouraging word from Luke 15 on why we can have security and hope when we feel lost.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com

COVID-19 has magnified the chaos of issues with jobs, relationships and even our faith. If you are dealing with your own storm right now, these tips will help you find encouragement.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.comFinding Encouragement In a Storm of Chaos on the Grossly Overdone blog

I take a look at the first two commandments and examine how they apply to us in the 21st century. Plus, what does idol worship actually look like today?-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com

I talk about government orders that have kept churches closed during the pandemic - how should Christians react? Are houses of worship being singled out? When should we disobey the law?-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-"China: Police shutter house churches nationwide, order Christians to stop believing in God"-"Portland rioters burn Bibles outside federal building"

I'm joined by Moses Lee to discuss one of the most obscure figures in the Bible, and what it means for us today.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-Who is Melchizedek? from the Gospel Coalition

Christians are not required to obey Sabbath laws, but should we set one day aside per week for our own "Sabbath"? I talk about that and Kanye West's comments on the COVID-19 vaccine being the mark of the beast.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-We Work Too Much from Grossly Overdone-Kanye West talks about the mark of the best in Forbes

Do you have memories from your past that provide nothing but shame and guilt? Things you wish you could never remember, but will never forget? I talk about how we can overcome that shame through the love of Jesus.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com

I'm joined by Jason Romano who shares tips on living out a Christian life in the secular world, how we can make forgiveness easier, and much more.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-Preorder "The Uniform of Leadership: Lessons on True Success from My ESPN Life"-Purchase "Live to Forgive: Moving Forward When Those We Love Hurt Us"-Check out the Sports Spectrum Podcast-Kyle Korver on the Sports Spectrum Podcast-The Gospel and Race (w/ Derwin L. Gray) from Grossly Overdone

We have a serious problem in this country - an unhealthy work/life balance that is promoted and practiced far too much. I share my thoughts on how we can overcome that, and what it means to trust God with our jobs.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com

On more than one occasion, Jesus spoke of the fig tree (or used an encounter with one) to teach His followers. What do those teachings mean to us - and how can we live as "fig tree Christians?" That is the topic on today's episode.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com

Is there a hidden aspect of sports that we are totally missing? What impact do popular Christian athletes make? Paul Putz, Assistant Director of the Sports Ministry Program at Truett Seminary, joins me to answer those questions and discuss the sports world's response to the death of George Floyd.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-More information on Truett Seminary's class on Sports and Theology-God Disguised as Michael Jordan (and My Evolving View of Sports)-Kyle Korver on the Sports Spectrum Podcast-Does God Care About Sports? from Grossly Overdone

I'm joined by Pastor Derwin L. Gray for a conversation on racial injustice, black lives matter, protesting - and how the church should respond.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-Purchase Derwin's new book, "The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches About Finding True Happiness"-Listen to last week's episode: my thoughts on George Floyd, racism and the events that have ensued over the past couple weeks

No guest, and I had no outline that I was using for this week. Instead, I spoke from the heart on George Floyd, racism and the events that have ensued in the past week.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com

How can we take advantage of this strange time? I talk about that as well as the "shopping cart theory," and how a bird's feet point to intelligent design.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com

In part two of my series on what we can learn from C.S. Lewis classics, I bring you what stuck out to me from "The Screwtape Letters". Yep, we are taking lessons from a demon today!-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-Listen to Part 1 of my series on C.S. Lewis-Take the Five Minute Prayer Challenge

How can we know that the Bible is reliable? Is apologetics a requirement for all Christians? J. Warner Wallace, apologist and cold-case homicide detective, joins me to answer those questions, discuss the evidence for the Christian faith, and much more.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-Visit Jim's website: coldcasechristianity.com-Listen to the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast-Jim's books can be found and purchased here

To celebrate Mother's Day, I'm joined by my favorite mom (my wife) to share our lists of coolest mothers in Scripture.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-Cool Dads In the Bible from Grossly Overdone

What is a "Mark 6 Moment"? And how can we avoid them? I answer those questions on this week's episode.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com

Did the story told in the book of Jonah actually happen? I address that, and explain why it's a bigger deal than you may think.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-"Was Jonah truly swallowed by a whale?" from Got Questions-"Did Jonah Really Get Swallowed by a Whale?" from ICR

How does religion and Christianity affect our lives and bodies? I take you through research that proves only positive benefits from spirituality. Plus, how God might have been looking out for us on Super Bowl Sunday.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-"Religion, Spirituality, and Health: The Research and Clinical Implications"-Is Christianity "Unbelievable?" (w/ Justin Brierley) from Grossly Overdone-"The 49ers Lost the Super Bowl and May Have Saved Lives"

I'm joined by Dr. Randy Guliuzza, National Representative for The Institute for Creation Research, who dives deep on the science of COVID-19 and how believers should act in the face of this pandemic.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-Articles from Dr. Guliuzza on the coronavirus:Should Americans Wear Masks for COVID-19?Preventing COVID-19

Happy April Fools' Day! There are no pranks on this episode, but I am joined by Stephen Simcox to share a list of our favorite fools found in Scripture.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com

It is a weird time where church has moved out of the church building and into our living rooms. On a special bonus episode of Grossly Overdone, I bring you the lesson I recorded with Mike Nichols, my Sunday school co-teacher, on the birth of Jesus.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com

Struggling with cabin fever or too much time with your spouse during this period of quarantine? I'm joined by wife Ashley to share some ideas on how to survive (and even take advantage) of being forced to stay at home.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-Play Uno online with Card Party

Why shouldn't we skip over the genealogies of Jesus? I share some important takeaways from Christ's family tree.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com

How can chicken wings lead us to Jesus and salvation? Have a listen! -Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com

I discuss the start of my journey through Lent and my recommendation to drawing closer to Jesus during this time. Plus, what we can learn from how children view Scripture.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com

How does religion impact inmates? I tackle that topic with Dr. Kent Kerley, chairman of criminology and criminal justice at the University of Texas at Arlington, on this week's episode.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-Read Kent's piece in the Fort Worth Star Telegram "Dallas judge’s gift of Bible to Amber Guyger reflects importance of faith in prison"-You can purchase Kent's book "Finding Freedom in Confinement: The Role of Religion in Prison Life"

In this week's episode, I discuss the move away from the traditional American family, and how it is has negatively impacted marriages and children.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-"The Nuclear Family Was a Mistake" from The Atlantic

It's the week of Valentine's Day, so what better way to celebrate than an episode on Song of Solomon? I dive into what the wisest man who ever lived had to say about love.-Follow/like the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram-Email me: kris@grosslyoverdone.com-Check out more at grosslyoverdone.com-Oral Sex from The Naked Marriage Podcast