Staying Christian

It's been our honor to have a part in your podcast life. Stay real. Stay Christian. Love you guys. - Eli and Gavin

In this remarkably lengthy episode, Gavin and Eli sit down with their friend Jonathan Kline a missionary in the past, to talk about God together. Grab the popcorn. Books Discussed: Spiritual Disciplines For The Christian Life by Donald Whitney Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis The Pursuit Of God by A.W. Tozer Instagram: @StayingChristian Email: StayingChristian@Gmail.com

We talk about Christmas. Oh yeah, and the song segment makes a comeback, Christmas edition. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65mm8vTucAwsaCDLJFpuzw?si=iPkhjXm3T-C53tTLXOgIww&utm_source=copy-link

Give us more space

Gavin blabbers on and Eli offers his thoughts on Gavin's blabbering. Just another episode.

It's been a while... but maybe that's because we've been resting... definitely not procrastinating on editing.

If you've ever really wanted to tell people about your crazy dreams, we're right there with you. They're strange and we really don't know a lot about them for some reason. In this episode, Gavin and Eli actually researched dream research and brought you science facts as well as biblical parallels and theories.

Eli and Gavin have a "brief talk" on how they came to follow God, why they still follow him, and some of the things they've learned along the way... because they've obviously learned a lot and are basically experts on the matter. Listen or watch. Or don't. It's up to you.

See you all in two weeks! Email your hate, distaste for use, questions, and/or topic ideas to stayingchristian@gmail.com Or DM us @stayingchristian Thank you all so much for sticking with us (unless you don't, in which case good riddance) as we pivot to a hopefully new style of podcasting. - Eli & Gavin

Science continuously changes...as does this podcast--we hope.

In this foreshadowing episode, Eli talks about the application of faith, Gavin explains how he feels opposition, Eli brings a verse about working for God, Gavin and Eli talk about feelings again and about cleaning the house, Eli brings insight from a conversation about Jeremiah and God, Gavin brings the Acts Segment, and Eli brings a message from Billy Graham. Here's the video Gavin filmed for Paul Pavao talking about suffering: https://youtu.be/huEnHUr6enU You should listen to it--it's good.

In this seaworthy episode, Gavin and Eli discuss how the tongue acts as a rudder to the ship, how we can mistakenly take a piece of a God-given thing and it is not the whole, wonderful novelty, how when we are actually moving forward with God, we're bound to make waves, and Gavin brings more on Stephen in Acts.

In this mighty fine episode, Gavin and Eli talk about how Jesus treated the disciples, Gavin brings a reminder for himself (but also us), Eli talks about how much God wants us back along with a concert mishap story, SPACE NEWS is back, with Gavin's insight about water, Eli says something he's sure he'll be ostracised for saying, and Eli shares his wonder about eternity.

Eil and Gavin blabber briefly about Dune, whacking people over the head, and "ask not what your God do for you, ask what you can do for your God". Gavin doesn't often feel God in the room but has a revelation about who the church is. Gavin brings the Acts segment with unexpected theatrics and somehow Eli depresses the both of them talking about martyrs. Uplifting conclusion?

We have on Gavin's dad to talk about masculinity

The boys are back in town, they jump right in to talk about worries, communication with God, hatred and adjusting thoughts towards people God made. Eli talks about how Jesus is our rescue ship and Eli compares humans to cameras with owners manuals. Eli talks about Tenth Avenue North and choosing the moment we are in instead of living in spite of it. A listener sends in a great song about belief. Just another episode where Eli and Gavin talk way too long about wishing for people to not perish. @stayingchristian @stayinchristian Stayingchristian@gmail.com New Music Segment playlist: https://open.spotify.com /playlist/65mm8vTucAwsaCDLJFpuzw?si=o6QQpU56RNyGdbDuTZSyrA

Eli spills his very strange and unusual thoughts about the true state of our God and universe and Gavin low-key laughs at him. You're welcome. Twitter: @stayinchristian Instagram: @stayingchristian stayingchristian@gmail.com

We have on a guest, Jaron Steiner, to talk about friendship Twitter: @stayinchristian Instagram: @stayingchristian stayingchristian@gmail.com

In this very short episode, Eli brings how great it feels to cast your troubles onto Jesus as he promises to do, Gavin shares how in Acts, it says lying is a big no-no, and how his parents made him wait years to ask a question, Eli talks briefly about freedom and how God put us in a nice aquarium, Eli brings a hot take on our favorite characters and how they have what God offers but as humans we try to find him in them instead of himself, Eli brings how every day can be the next best day of our lives, Gavin brings a view on judgemental patterns, how God takes joy in using the lowly people we are and how we are no better than others, Eli brings how it’s not so much a matter of religion vs secular but human nature and advice giving. Twitter: @stayinchristian Instagram: @stayingchristian stayingchristian@gmail.com

We talk about relative temperature. In this slow burn episode, Eli points out a cool the correlation between Thor’s hammer and The Holy Spirit, Gavin talks about sacrifice-person posters, Gavin talks about projecting personalities on God and how good praise is for us, the new music segment leads to a good conversation about spiritual gifts and fruits, and Eli is convicted about speaking out without God behind it. Twitter: @stayinchristian Instagram: @stayingchristian stayingchristian@gmail.com

Yep, another episode. Betcha didn't see that coming. In this haphazard episode, Gavin shares that just cuz he's a christian doesn't mean everything's always fine, Eli shares his epic bible realizations, Gavin brings his acts segment, Eli brings a metaphor for not going further in sin but instead repairing your relationship with God, and Gavin talks about being grateful.

In this fantastic interview, we host David Dickerson, Gavin’s uncle. David tells his story growing up knowing God along with an amazing miracle in his late teen years. The New Music Segment : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65mm8vTucAwsaCDLJFpuzw?si=MRQG_UcsRAWNnw7nKAauhQ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCruaSxa_CIN10GSQ5JwvYTw Twitter: @stayinchristian Instagram: @stayingchristian stayingchristian@gmail.com

In this castaway episode, Gavin was at walmart and realized people are people, Eli talks about making avoiding temptation easier by choosing our love for God over our desires, Gavin talks about healings and testimony in Acts 3, Eli brings a disappointing thought experiment about the atonement which he expects to be flogged for, the boys talk about getting a solid foundation for ourselves in Christ to be able to answer hard questions and keep our heads above water. The New Music Segment : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65mm8vTucAwsaCDLJFpuzw?si=MRQG_UcsRAWNnw7nKAauhQ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCruaSxa_CIN10GSQ5JwvYTw Twitter: @stayinchristian Instagram: @stayingchristian stayingchristian@gmail.com

In this first anniversary episode, Eli gives you a prescription of outside time, Gavin talks more about what the church is in Acts, about Pentecost, preaching, speaking in tongues and charity, Eli brings some wacky space thought experiments about life on earth and how we don’t know more than God, Gavin says how unworthy he feels and asks for prayer, Eli talks about music, how he usually brings a dark message and how life is good, Gavin rebuttals with how “sometimes life sucks”, and the new music segment is actually short this time. The New Music Segment : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65mm8vTucAwsaCDLJFpuzw?si=MRQG_UcsRAWNnw7nKAauhQ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCruaSxa_CIN10GSQ5JwvYTw Twitter: @stayinchristian Instagram: @stayingchristian stayingchristian@gmail.com

In this not sophisticated episode, the boys bash technology, make bad jokes, and look at ego. Gavin brags about feeding a homeless guy, the boys bring new music and discuss nature metaphors and spiritual fruit. Gavin brings Acts Applied, a new Segment where he goes through Acts asking what the church really is. Eli becomes a doomsday preacher and says how there's no time like now and pledges to turn Gavin into a veggie tales fan. The New Music Segment : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65mm8vTucAwsaCDLJFpuzw?si=MRQG_UcsRAWNnw7nKAauhQ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCruaSxa_CIN10GSQ5JwvYTw Twitter: @stayinchristian Instagram: @stayingchristian stayingchristian@gmail.com

Just another episode from your favorite podcasters. The New Music Segment Twitter: @stayinchristianInstagram: @stayingchristian stayingchristian@gmail.com

Eli's a Jesus boy. Also, we started a YouTube channel. The New Music Segment Instagram: @stayingchristian stayingchristian@gmail.com

Interview with our latest guest Sandra Simchah Huizar --Excerpts--/ "He's taught me life happens for you and not to you." "I would not be who I am today if I did not have to live through those circumstances." "The heart of what I was doing--I'd do it again, I'd do it again." "Not listen to the excuses you make for yourself.""Ease is not your friend" --The Poem-- Oh, well for him who breaks his dream With the blow that ends the strife And, waking, knows the peace that flows Around the pain of life! We are dead, my brothers! Our bodies clasp, As an armor, our souls about; This hand is the battle-axe I grasp, And this my hammer stout. Fear not, my brothers, for we are dead; No noise can break our rest; The calm of the grave is about the head, And the heart heaves not the breast. And our life we throw to our people back, To live with, a further store; We leave it them, that there be no lack In the land where we live no more. Oh, well for him who breaks his dream With the blow that ends the strife And, waking, knows the paces that flows Around the noise of life! The New Music Segment Instagram: @stayingchristian stayingchristian@gmail.com

In this long form episode, the boys chat about the futile human pursuit of happiness and the ulitmate pursuit of selflessness in God. As if they were even qualified to talk about it. The guys address how Satan distracts us to think we're doing good when we aren't, making us believe everything we naturally do is good under the guise of human nature.Eli gets all high and mighty trying to answer an email question about free will and the choices God wants us to make. Eli jumps in with a new perspective about Saul/Paul, mentioning how we see people. The New Music Segment Instagram: @stayingchristian stayingchristian@gmail.com

In this long awaited episode, the boys explain their tardiness, Gavin tells all about gratefulness bringing peace, news spills from the seams as Gavin welcomes a beautiful baby camera, giving way to a new form of podcast in the future, Eli talks about how we were meant to live forever, the new music segment brings humility and shines a light on the prodigal son story, Eli brings a quip on judgement and how our idea of judgment is unrighteous and how we should extend the grace given to us, Gavin reminds us about being thankful about blessings we perceive as hardship, those that will shape us into something better, Gavin talks about 4 day memory and how we should detatch and remember Jesus is there always, Eli mentions reward in heaven and how servatude isn't the means to an end. Oh and Eli's engaged now. The New Music Segment@stayingchristian stayingchristian@gmail.com

In this inspirational episode, Eli wants to bring more of what he's actually learning, like how relationships are like a garden, Eli outlines Gratitude over Guilt - why servanthood shouldn't suck, Gavin finds it humorous how Adam is naked in Genesis, new music is brought, Eli shares about the purity of innocence and the true horror of real evil, Eli brings up a neat point about fasting, how discipline aligns our mind body and spirit with God. The New Music Segment@stayingchristianstayingchristian@gmail.com

In this marvelous episode, Eli tells you to suck it up because 536 AD was a lot worse than 2020, the boys talk about a few stories in Mark, the storm in the boat and the vineyard keeper, outlining God's nature and putting our trust in him, the music segment brings resistance to temptations and feelings of comradery on our spiritual journey, Eli mentions the importance of taking thoughts captive and not being detrimental to your church and community, Gavin brings encouragement with how love isn't a pie chart and how servanthood is worship. The New Music Segment @stayingchristian stayingchristian@gmail.com

In this encouraging episode, Gavin reminds us and himself to stay humble, Eli talks about being called out for not having a servant mindset and doing more, not talking idly; Eli shares about the reality of Jesus' execution, Tristan sends in a cool song, Gavin talks about the rich young ruler and idolatry, Eli mentions the ego of humanity and how life is unstoppable, and Gavin reiterates how we are called to be servants. The video Gavin was talking about: https://youtu.be/gvJL7JRs_Ao The New Music Segment @stayingchristian stayingchristian@gmail.com

In this intriguing podcast, the boys talk about how to seem wiser, Eli is in awe, Gavin talks about how people are on different journeys, the guys beg for hatred once more, killer tunes are recommended with a short discussion on identity in Christ, Gavin watched Blade Runner 2049 and a question arises on how you give up your life The New Music Segment @stayingchristian stayingchristian@gmail.com

In this finally short episode, Gavin pulls a sneaky on ya and presents some space news, Gavin brings on a key to understanding through a Bible verse, the boys apologize for being gone so long but assure you despite your best efforts, they aren't going anywhere, your songs are put out to the public in the first installment of the Audience Music Segment. Random Bible Verse Generator - Proverbs 1:23 The New Music Segment @stayingchristian stayingchristian@gmail.com

In this episode, Gavin and Eli do be thinking. Eli talks about how Jesus wept, Gavin reports on the cure for depression, the Bible shoots warning shots at fitness gurus, Eli thinks he's super funny as the boys both bring similar songs about hanging on and becoming what God's making you be, SpaceDudes make official space dad jokes, Gavin brings up Food For Thought, asking what seeking the good in others means, Eli talks about bringing our lives back to the heart of worship and shares a #ShowerThought on tattoos. The New Music Segment @stayingchristian stayingchristian@gmail.com

Here's a different style podcast... We try some new stuff in this episode, we essentially give you a therapy session of Gavin feeling like crap again. We pull in our friend who was just chilling to talk about how we view and discern people as Christians. Let us know if you like this new style/structure of podcast episode at @stayingchristian on Instagram or stayingchristian@gmail.com The New Music Segment... https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65mm8vTucAwsaCDLJFpuzw?si=0ExHhFYxTtuLX25zKQnh6g

In this insightful 20th episode, Eli tries a few new segment hooks and expounds on how God is truly real and grounded, Gavin shares a potentially false and thought provoking quote, they boys are straight vibing as they share their music picks, Eli discusses how science and God aren't separated and asks a big question about time, another straightforward Bible verse is analyzed, Eli shares about Mondovian Christians pray for persecution and how humans are made good by God and we aren't good on our own, Gavin tells us that it's better to give in love than to receive. The New Music Playlist... https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65mm8vTucAwsaCDLJFpuzw?si=0eOz7STGRgG4u_rgm4gYmw

We interview Eli's Dad so we can better understand why Eli is well.... the way he is. Kidding, we interview him for his story on how he came to follow God. Hopefully, you guys will find some valuable life advice to walk away with... take, for example, starting a Hawaiian themed computer repair shop is a fantastic idea. You can send complaints about our podcast directly to us via email... stayingchristian@gmail.com or you can DM your hate straight to our phone via Instagram @stayingchristian You guys are the best! Until the next pod, - Eli and Gavin

In this exciting installment of an episode we get a whole crowd hyped for Bible verses and Eli takes on the rich guy vibe, we admit our strangeness, Gavin gets mad and leaves- or does he?? Gavin talks about how we're along for the ride, we bring some sick music recommendations, we discuss consistency as if we have any room to talk, Eli talks about Strahan's podcast Commoner's Communion and how God still wants to talk with us even though we are just commoners. New Music Segment https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65mm8vTucAwsaCDLJFpuzw?si=k8WOYuLGSmesyuJmfeZixw Strahan's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sC9z2mEDRuluR4hjbV1Gb?si=QhViY8xWTD--OZ5S2pLpFg

In this charming episode, Eli reminds us of stuff he needs to remember that we should too about being like Christ, we have a quickfire space news segment, Gavin warns of the dangers of following his heart too far, the boys lay down some sick beats in the new music segment, Eli finally finds the appeal of Gavin's storytime, we analyze a quick Bible verse and try out faux British accents. New Music Segment https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65mm8vTucAwsaCDLJFpuzw?si=FQhr0iHNTVekKPwsbPjXhA The Bible Verse We Analyzed... Ephesians 4:3

In this episode, Eli explains how he doesn't believe in coincidence, a fight broke out and we talk about how important seeking unity is, we talk about losing our lives for Christ, Eli talks about how playing a video game helped him learn something, Gavin shares how we can have fellowship with anyone regardless of denomination, we share new music, Gavin talks about how it matters what comes out of us, not just what goes into us. New Music Segment... https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65mm8vTucAwsaCDLJFpuzw?si=aLMB3FjuQUeSSJoKxzJSjg

This episode features a brand new intro, a grand t-shirt design, a PSA about weirdness, a professional speculation on victory over the world, a struggle not to shove God down someone's throat, a few dope songs recommendations, another story from Uncle Gave outlining the functions of the body of Christ, and a refusal to be converted to Veggie-tales.A Collection of our New Music Segment songs...https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65mm8vTucAwsaCDLJFpuzw?si=ybdIQNycSueTo-jzUSAB1QInstagram: @stayingchristian

In this fascinating episode, we discuss new music along with a rabbit trail into Antarctic expeditions, Gavin explains how he thinks Batman is like Jesus, Eli brings how God's Word is always relevant, we discuss God's great gift of rest and how we would not like to be genetically augmented, Eli talks about how he sees God as his Father and Gavin says how hard it is for him to be a servant.Where you can find all of our song recommendations...https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65mm8vTucAwsaCDLJFpuzw?si=g7ZRUwnZSkCPJuxjzRhnlw

In this dysfunctional episode, we record too early in the morning, we talk about King David's wild emotions, we give you hot new music picks, we find out why Jesus was actually called Christ, we talk about Spacex sending humans for the first time and Eli predicts the launch delay, we tell you not to be like Eli with scripture to back it up, we ask if it's blasphemous to make a Jesus action film, Gavin shares stuff that is helpful to him as a Christian, we talk about how hate is near the same as murder, and Gavin invites and also rejects constructive criticism from you. The Brant l& Sherri Oddcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NmleH0D3Env63thHXdKxy?si=555fB3WFS469D-7nAZqzrwThe Verse We Attempted to Analyze...Psalm 35New Music Segment Playlist...https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65mm8vTucAwsaCDLJFpuzw?si=0GxSkLOuTJOOLllT01igLQ

In this awesome (and kinda long) episode, we talk with Paul Pavao, a Christian book writer. We ask him about how he became a Christian and his advice on how to stay a Christian and he responds with amazing stories about his early Christian life and what convinced him God is real.Find Paul Pavao on the internet...https://ancient-faith.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5LOtVxXUfK2STXPVwc6SiQhttps://books.google.com/books/about/The_Apostles_Gospel.html?id=SxohngEACAAJ&source=kp_author_description

In this great new episode, we hope and pray our new music will make up for our lack of preparation, Uncle Gavin gives us angry storytime, Eli shares a verse about trusting in God, Gavin tells you how someone else's podcast is better and how we shouldn't hurry carelessly, we give you space news about the moon and we rap one time too many.—New Music—Baby Son - John Mark McMillanhttps://open.spotify.com/track/59Ac2GKDcqnqVJr9ILrELi?si=JoNUWmTBTLWipmA3LqVzSgWish You Pain - Andy Grammarhttps://open.spotify.com/track/34a3lGtgV3hZ3RL0ryHail?si=xDNC7oS0SqWoNQj9QzN-TQ~The book Gavin referenced…Unoffendable - Brant Hansenhttps://www.amazon.com/Unoffendable-Just-Change-Make-Better/dp/0529123851~The verse Eli mentioned… Isaiah 41:10~The hustle podcast Gavin thinks you should listen to…Fight Hustle, End Hurry - John Mark Comer & Jefferson Bethkehttps://open.spotify.com/show/4RVAv8IK4vWARCmRP18f8D?si=fL95rKrhR6esW-kL-SD_Bg—Space News—The Vid we talked about… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T8cn2J13-4More Info… https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis/

In this episode we talk about how forgiveness is important, how we should make more time for God, we share music outlining how it's not all about us, we become verse analists, we talk about getting in God's way and the violence debate, Uncle Gavin gives us storytime and Uncle Eli gives us Space Storytime.Listen if you care about us…No Shame - Tenth Avenue Northhttps://open.spotify.com/album/0UtgPgGX5uX7CDLE7NeggY?si=bosJBKj4SQqwKWzw2iJwwAIt’s Not All About You - Lawrencehttps://open.spotify.com/track/1Pzyen9KGLK2lKzA2rnOMm?si=2sqlq4M1TXqs4b6c3sfVFAThe verse we tried to analyze - 1 Timothy 6:12Space News…Voyager.jpl.nasa.gov

In this episode we cover how Gavin's mom is awesome, how we should still be praying, how God isn't a 3-year-old, how to be happy and countercultural, motivation is fleeting, God's gonna take care of us, and how we have a literal forcefield around us.-Song Segment-Peopled with Dreams - John Mark McMillanhttps://open.spotify.com/album/3jjIZaP21vWBSrmQlsXrtv?si=pf0ypy8TSf61gHvJKzDY_QSix Feet Apart - Alex Benjaminhttps://open.spotify.com/album/0sW48R4zooMyCQyYQSt8xi?si=JAHJCV12ShG60S0is2L1-gInstagram: @stayingchristian

This episode entails Eli thinking he knows everything, being thankful that the power went out, God always speaking, stink bug storytime, the rats forming a militia, Gavin asks God why he made gnats, and how your reaction to the hardship is the most important thing. Instagram: @stayingchristianEmail: stayingchristian@gmail.comFind and rate us on most other podcast sites!

In this episode Eli gets pulled over and tells the officer he can't be arrested because he's essential, NASA has a news conference April 10th (today), TwentyonePilots, Consistency, Give God the glory, a Navy ship sinks, and Eli breakdances. Smithereens - Twenty One Pilotshttps://open.spotify.com/track/5G6Gt9RtNaeIE418pd4yre?si=fhPXBZmKTxmAbcOBLTN17QNASA.govInstagram - @stayingchristian