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Welcome to the Modern Thought podcast, featuring hosts Nels Tate and Phill Catlin. Modern day Christianity can contain many questions on the nature of God, and our response in living. We try to embrace these questions in a discussion format, as well as incorporating a multitude of other new and note…

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    • Dec 18, 2016 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 16 EPISODES


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    Modern Thought 16: Snow In Portland (Exclusive interview with Dr. A.J. Swoboda)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2016 45:34


    Hey Friends! Join us for one of the most exclusive interviews we've ever done on today's podcast. Coming live from Portland Oregon, the team gets the opportunity to interview Dr. A.J. Swoboda, a renowned Pastor, Professor, and Author from Portland. Topics include the point of rest and sabbath, the goal of the church, and the most prevelant theological question of the day. 

    Modern Though 15: God Behaving Badly

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2016 59:35


    Tonight the team sits down with Courtney Clapp as the first Modern Thought female interviewee, and gets to ask some very controversial questions about Women in the Church, as well as God's perspective on marriage, emotions, and more. Tune in for the full interview!

    Modern Thought 14: Young Hot Adults

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2016 66:30


    The team is back in action, and kicking things off by sitting down with Luther Ramsey, the Executive Pastor at Onechurch.tv, and face of Bring Love In in America, an organization focused on empowering widows and orphans in Ethiopia. Tune in for the full exclusive interview!

    Modern Thought 13: The Potcast // Syncretism (ft. Elijah Scheidler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2016 91:35


    Extra! The M.T. Team is back with a new episode featuring Mr. Elijah Scheidler. Elijah is the Music Director at Alliance Fellowship in Bozeman, and today we tackle some fascinating subjects approaching God's opinions on the Church/church, worship/praise, and marijuana. Tune in for all the "hot" topics!

    Modern Thought 12: Being Understood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2016 44:36


    Happy fathers day people! Here's a new episode from Phill and Nels talking about being understood and taking steps to understanding. We're also recording in a new space, so we have some different acoustics. Check out the full episode!

    Modern Thought 11: Your Favorite Atrocity (ft. Josh Hamilton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2016 54:42


    Today the team sits down with Josh Hamilton, a campus leader from Boise Idaho, to discuss marriage, God's goodness, and why God gives us different lives. Tune in for the full episode, and find out what your favorite atrocity is!

    Modern Thought 10: The Failure of God // Claiming Mars Hill (ft. Michael Civile)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2016 58:25


    Today the team gets to sit down with theology buff Michael Civile, and chat about the failure of God. Michael formerly interned with Mars Hill Church in Seattle, as well as helped plant a church in Anaconda, MT. Further thought points include the idea of wrong, God's gift/expression of rest/work, and more!

    Modern Thought 9: Songs and Sorrow (ft. Mark Archilla)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2016 62:13


    Today the team sits down and chats with Mark Archilla about "Christian Music", the importance of sorrow, and more! Tune in for the down-low.

    Modern Thought 8: Emotionalism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2016 47:13


    Today on the show, Phill and Nels talk about emotions and how they affect our lives, with a big focus on anger, peace, and emotions in leadership cultures. Tune in for the full story!

    Modern Thought 7: The Fight Against (ft. Michael Lewis)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2016 60:01


    Hello all! Welcome to Episode 7 of Modern Thought. Today Phill and Nels get the chance to chat with Michael Lewis about the ideas of motivation, culture vs ideology, and more. To get the full scoop, tune in!

    Modern Thought 6: Road Rage (ft. Ben Clapp)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2016 58:35


    Today on Modern Thought, we have the returning guest Ben Clapp! We're also testing out a new system of dividing the show up into a series of categories, which we would love your feedback on! Let us know in the comments! We also get to talk about some more fun topics, including revenge, guilt, work, and more! Tune in for the full story!

    Modern Thought 5: Why Give? (ft. Cameron Meek)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2016 60:20


    Today on the Thought, we have a good friend of ours, the Mr. Cameron Meek (meekforce) on with us! We're talking about some more interesting ideas, including the excuse of empathy, and hearing from the Holy Spirit. Tunes in for the full story!

    Modern Thought 4: The Importance of Change (ft. Derry Long)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2016 69:37


    Today on Modern Thought, we have the incrediby special guest Dr. Derry Long. Derry has a Ph.D in Theology, and currently is a consultant for large churches and businesses. We get the chance to discuss God's use of our emotions, the psychological character of God, and if God requires a level of prioritization for our communication with Him. Tune in for the full discussion!

    Modern Thought 3: The Selfish Definition (ft. Ben Clapp)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2016 72:32


    Today on Modern Thought, we have a very special guest: the Infamous Ben Clapp. Ben is a graduate of Montana State in Religious Studies, and a campus leader for Intervarsity at Montana State. We get to explore some interesting topics today as well, including a look at selfishness in decision-making, insecurities in relation to God, and conviction of an opposing nature. For more, just click play!

    Modern Thought 2: Why Go To Church?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2016 66:04


    Today on Modern Thought, we're exploring another variety of thoughts in Christian living, specifically asking the question of why is important to gather in large communities together? Tune in for more on the conversation!

    Modern Thought 1: The All Good//All Powerful God

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2016 57:02


    Welcome to Episode 1 of the Modern Thought podcast. Today we discuss a series of thoughts, including the question of whether God is all-good and simultaneously all-powerful, and if He limits Himself to love us. Tune in for more!

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