The Brother Cousins

In this episode we cross-walk Proverbs 3, James 1, and practical examples form Jesus' ministry to demonstrate how we can actively choose wisdom over folly.

We take a quick break from the wisdom series to provide some important encouragement to those thinking about going to the assembly of the church this Sunday.

In this episode we discuss the strident call of Lady Wisdom, and it's parallel to Christ's call to reject worldly wisdom and embrace the wisdom of His Kingdom.

As promised last week, this week we dive deeper into the connected themes found in Proverbs chapter 8, The Gospel of John chapter 1, and Colossians chapter 1--the creative power of the wisdom of Christ and it's impact on us in His Kingdom.

In this episode, Jared and Christopher examine the revelation of Jesus' wisdom from Proverbs 3-8 as we see the idea of wisdom personified.

We've been talking about wisdom found in unexpected places, and now we are pivoting to exploring the wisdom of Jesus. Int his series we will discuss the meaning of true wisdom, and how the unsearchable wisdom of Jesus confounds the wisdom of the world.

Howdy yall. In this week's episode we continue discussing some notable creatures from Proverbs 30. Last week the creatures we discussed were impressive because of their wisdom, not their size or strength.In this week's episode, we discuss creatures of awesome bearing, including the world's most dangerous apex predator--humanity. Enjoy!

Join the BROCOS as we look into Proverbs 30:24-28 and learn wisdom from some seemingly insignificant critters that teach us some great lessons. Enjoy!24 There are four things which are little on the earth,But they are exceedingly wise:25 The ants are a people not strong,Yet they prepare their food in the summer;26 The rock badgers are a feeble folk,Yet they make their homes in the crags;27 The locusts have no king,Yet they all advance in ranks;28 The spider skillfully grasps with its hands,And it is in kings' palaces. (Proverbs 30:24-28)

We've spent a lot of time this month discussing the role and blessing of elders. But not all congregations have them. What then? We'll address that in this episode, using the scriptures to affirm that, even when a situation is not ideal, God has not left us without guidance.

Join us this week as we continue to discuss the role of elder in the Church. This week we have a discussion with Jason Westbrooks, an elder at Amarillo Church of Christ. That congregation is currently going through the process of looking to add more leadership. Their podcast channel has some sermons mentioned in this episode that have high quality content. Here is the link to there podcast channel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amarillo-church-of-christ-sermons/id1475426222

This week we resume coverage of leadership and authority in the Kingdom of Christ; this time, focusing on the office of Elder. In this case, we invited a couple who are not only big fans of the show, but family. We think you will appreciate this honest examination of the office and work of a dedicated elder and his indispensable wife.

What is an Evangelist? What is the scope of his work? What are his qualifications? To answer these (and other) questions, we invited our mentor, brother, and good friend, David Minson. David is a seasoned evangelist who is sagacious while still relatable. Enjoy the show. Or the tell... Or whatever it is.

Today, Jared, Jeffrey and Christopher interview evangelist Dallas Carrasco. Dallas is relatively new to the full-time work of evangelism, and we think you will enjoy his fresh, passionate perspective on ministry in Christ's Kingdom.

Join The Brother Cousins as a part of an on-site interview with beloved Bud and Margaret Jones. They have been involved in the work of the church for over 40 years. They provide some wonderful insight into the work of an evangelist and some of the decisions that are involved in being in that role.

Were back! After our break to refresh in December, we are ready to get back to work. For January 2025, we are bringing you a multi-part series discussing the authority structure of God's Kingdom. Today's episode is an introduction, but future episodes will feature interviews with people who are leaders in God's Kingdom. They are going to be sharing their experiences in ministry and what it is like to serve in various capacities.

Today, we have special guest, Caylen Willingham to discuss some deeper symbolism and misconceptions about one of the Old Testament's most widely-know accounts: the battle of David and Goliath. We hope you enjoy this "alt take" and our dedication to teaching the Gospel of Jesus using this victory for Israel. Also, this is our final episode of 2024, as we are taking December off to refresh, prepare new content, and spend time with our loved ones. God bless you as you finish 2024 and head into 2025.

For this episode, join Christopher and two other Stillwater, OK brothers for a discussion based on 2 Corinthians 3 and 4: Being an Epistle of Christ.

I this episode the Brother Cousins discuss how much good can come after we release we've been wrong, opening the door to learning, humility, and growth. We aslso discuss the importance of offering others the grace we crave when disagreements arise.

After many weeks of heavy business on the podcast, we decided it's time for some light-hearted fun. Soooo, this episode is totally devoted to silly Bible-based and dad jokes. Please allow us to apologize in advance. Enjoy! (or, groan). Please post your best Bible or "Dad" jokes in the comments!

We weren't able to publish any full-length content this week, but wanted to check in anyway to say hello and thanks! If we can pray for you, please leave a comment below to let us know how!

This week is a one-off episode feature with a conversation between Christopher Jarrell and guest, Jeremy Fernandez. They discuss a recent experience of working together as brothers in Christ, in a secular work setting. The discussion involves many factors which need to be considered before joining employment with fellow church members, but also risks and blessings.

Join us as we discuss the last discussion topic of the 2024 Area Wide Meeting. This discussion Ty Fleming of Conroe, TX joins us to discuss his topic of growing into fishers of men. He presents ideas such as placing value on the work of elders and evangelists in the church and the importance of being personally invested. He also gave us some great resources to learn more about the work of Church of Christ in Nigeria and the College Park Church of Christ in Conroe, TXn (see links below). Enjoy! https://www.cofcnigeria.com/ https://www.collegeparkcofc.org/https://youtube.com/@collegeparkchurchofchrist?si=IN9vgd1I7nAK8DEvhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/college-park-church-of-christ/id1393914221https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-jwdut-2d656a

Join us as we discuss the results of disciples making disciples with Brent Benoit!

We had to hit pause this week, as our guests are busy men and schedules didn't align. So this week, Jared, Jeffery and Christopher discuss the personal responsibility aspect of discipleship. Per usual, we range far ad wide, but eventually come back home. Next week, we'll resume the AWM 2024 coverage with our next guest.

This week, we continue the 2024 Church of Chris Area Wide Meeting coverage with a special twist. Brother Robert Madison of India gave a presentation in Harlingen, but was unable to connect with us to record. Instead, Jared and Christopher's father-in-law, Hugh Miller, agreed to be our guest. Hugh has over 20 years' experience in overseas missionary work and discussed the impacts of his involvement in the gospel work in India. We hope you enjoy his unique perspective. Church of Christ India: http://www.cofcindia.com/ Bibles for India: http://biblesforindia.net/

Welcome back Rusty Springer as he discusses reaching out to our communities with he gospel. We discuss social media, church culture, and individual relationships.

Help us welcome Ian Jones back to the show with the next discussion about the 2024 Church of Christ Area Wide Meeting.

Join us this episode as we discuss David Pinkerton's talk from the 2024 Area Wide Meeting that was specifically devoted to the idea of making disciples in our homes. Enjoy!

Join us for the continuance of the 2024 Church of Christ Area Wide Meeting coverage with bro. Anthony Wheeler. The meeting theme this year was "Disciples Making Disciples," and Anthony's topic was "Being a REAL Disciple of Jesus."

We're back! After taking about a month off, the Brother Cousins are publishing new content again. As we begin season 4 (yes, you heard correctly--we began this three years ago), we are again publishing supplemental content from this year's Church of Chris Area Wide Meeting. This year it was hosted by the North 7th St. Church of Christ in Harlingen, TX. To discuss this year's theme, "Disciples Making Disciples," are brothers Chase Palmer and Wayne Lowry. Stay connected in coming weeks for additional speakers to join the cast and discuss individual topics.

Hello all. The Brother Cousins are wrapping up this series and Season #3 with this episode discussing the Works of the Flesh. After this, we are taking a break until August 5th, when we will return with Season#4, and if God wills, extra coverage on the Church of Christ Annual Area-Wide Meeting topics. Until then, please check out our brethren doing awesome work over at The Mended Collective and The King's Advocate. Until then, God's richest blessings to you.

In this episode we wrap up our series on the Fruit of the Spirit, discussing Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control. We also feature a special guest, Jared Mackey of the North Jardot Church of Christ, who filled in for Jeffrey.

I this installment, we explore the 3 fruits: Patience, Kindness, and Goodness. We are without Jeffrey this week, but filling in is our brother in Christ, Caylen Willingham form North Jardot.

In this episode of our Fruit of The Spirit series, we drill down into the first three on the Galatians 5 list: Love, Joy, and Peace. We discuss what they are, and how to cultivate a practice of them in our lives.

Join the BROCOs as they start out a new monthly series! This month they will be looking to the fruit of the spirit and what it looks like in the life of a believer. Enjoy!

In this episode we wrap up the Sprit vs. Law series with exploring a new operational paradigm found only in Christ. Anchor texts are Romans 8 and Titus 2:11.

This week we take a dive into the follies of man in the way we have viewed the scriptures through history vs the way God intended for us to approach them. Enjoy!

In this week's episode we continue our discussion of the Spirit and the Letter of the Law, focusing on the words of Jesus. In His teaching in the gospels, Jesus uses phrases like "you have heard it said," and "have you not read?" Typically the context is correcting misunderstanding about the Law of Moses. These narrative give us important perspective on how we should approach the Law too.

This months the Brother Cousins tackle a deep and broad topic: The relationship between the spirit and letter of law in Scripture. In this intro episode, we discuss why it's important, and discuss a few foundational principles to se the stage for the next 3 weeks. Enjoy!

Welcome back to the final installment of the Christian Dress series! This week we discuss the attitudes that are the foundation to dressing in a way that will bring glory to God. Enjoy!

This week, join Jared, Christopher, and special guest, Sister Elizabeth Palmer for the complement to last week's episode about modesty for males. Elizabeth discusses God-centered modesty from a woman's perspective. She and Jared both share about the challenges of raising girls to embrace the value of modesty and offer ways of using our liberty to serve others. Elizabeth is also the co-owner of In Hymn Youth Choir in Harlingen, TX, "a high-quality, Christ-centered, music education program for students in the Rio Grande Valley.

Is immodest dress a problem for men? If so, what might that look like? Does Jesus care what men who serve Him wear? What are some principles which guide the way a man chooses to dress? In this episode, the Brother Cousins explore these ideas and more with guest Chase Palmer. Brother Chase serves as an elder at the North 7th St. Church of Christ in Harlingen, TX. As mentioned in the episode, the North 7th St. church is hosting an Area-Wide Meeting July 26-28, 2024. To register, visit awm.harlingenchurch.com/register.

This week, we continue our series discussing what Christians wear and why. Whereas in the last episode we discussed external influences on our choice, this week we look at several "thought filters" we can/do use about wardrobe decisions.

Join the BROCOs over the next few weeks as we discuss the topic of what to wear to the assembly.

The brother cousins team back up to endcap the discussion about manly friendship. We discuss similarities and differences, and ways we can be good friends (and some ways we can be bad ones...).

In this week's episode, Jared Wells and Jackson Lindgren discuss their experiences working side-by-side at the Northwest Church of Christ in Plainview, TX. Jackson is a returning guest, and experienced podcaster in his own right. We know you'll appreciate his unique perspective and great presentation style.

Welcome back! This week Jeffrey talks with Nathan Springer about their relationship and work together over the years. Enjoy!

In this episode Christopher invites a few of his local brothers from the North Jardot Church of Christ to discuss relationship building in the church. Brothers Michael Van Der Sys (Captain, USAF), and Jared Mackey (local entrepreneur), share insights and experiences about masculine friendship. We discuss the importance of this, plus some strategies for building comradery and looping in brothers who need a wing man.

This week we kick off a series dedicated to the idea of building community among men in the body of Christ, based on the truths of Scripture. Jared and Christopher kick off an introduction to frame some big ideas which will inform later discussions. Later, we will each bring in men from our local teams to discuss what some of these principles look like in practice.

In this week's episode, we invited brother Jordan Danser to come and discuss the overall structure and some themes he's researched. He especially highlighted the order and grouping of the Psalms, along with some Messianic themes. Also, check out these 3 projects Jordan is part of: The Mended Collective 15 Minutes and a Big Idea Begin In the Word

Ever feel like life isn't fair? Like the bad guys get ahead while the good guys get left behind? Well so did King David. In Psalm 37, David reflects on this experience while reminding us of God's faithfulness. We hope you enjoy.