The Digital Campfire

We're answering your questions! First up: How do we challenge those who identify as Christians but support abortion? In this episode, we break down the biblical, moral, and logical arguments to help you engage in these tough conversations with truth and grace.Resource Links:Ex-Abortionist: 'I Knew They Were Human—And I Didn't Care' (Video)Abortion is NEVER Medically Necessary | Interview with Dr. Monique RuberuMedical Doctor and Researcher Dr. Calum Miller - Podcast EPLive Action - Youtube & WebsiteStudents for Life of America - Youtube & Website(Book) Unplanned by Abby Johnson: The Dramatic True Story of a Former Planned Parenthood Leader's Eye-Opening Journey across the Life LineSeven Weeks Coffee

Ahhh, 2025, the year we moved our podcast setup downstairs—no more tiptoeing around sleeping babies! We're thrilled to kick off another year of The Digital Campfire! As we reflect on the past year, it's been one of both joy and exhaustion - a real emotional cocktail! We unpack the tug-of-war between aspiration and execution and bid 2024 a final farewell!

Send us a Text Message.This episode we dive into the hot topic of modesty in church and ask the question, 'does this really matter?'  We share our thoughts and discuss what it looks like to consider others when preparing to meet for worship. We hope this episode blesses, challenges, and entertains you!

This episode we sit down and discuss what it means to be a christian in today's society. We ask ourselves, if persecution is still promised to those who follow Christ, even in what claims to be a tolerant society. We then also look at the show The Chosen, and adress the question that many have, on whether or not it is breaking the second commandment. 

Its been a while! We have finally been able to process some more of this season the Lord has been walking us through with our son. We are preparing for round 3 for Reubens surgeries, and this one coming up will be the biggest one yet.  This episode we discuss our thoughts, fears, and the lessons we have already learned about ourselves. God is so gracious and kind to show us just how much we need him, and what areas of our lives are in desperate need of sanctification.

In this episode, we reflect on the struggles of dating and when its right or wrong to be jealous. We belive that Christ calls us to honor one another with our interactions with the opposite sex but we know this is a tricky topic to navigate. We have a few personal boundaries we try to live by in our marriage and here we examine those boundaries.  We hope this conversation encourages, challenges, and entertains you!

This epside Erika and I discuss our recent news about our son's diagnosis. We feel ready to talk about our current emotions and thoughts about the Lord, all while clinging to the hope that always remains in Christ. We ask the question -  "why do we suffer?" Is the Lord disciplining me? Is he truly near in this time? We would love for this conversation to encourage and challenge your thinking about what it means to follow after Christ in suffering.

We have big news! We are expecting a little one! With that has come alot of talks about what we listen to and watch and whether or not some things need to change. While on vacation with some friends last week, we started this conversation and have carried it over into this episode. We hope it entertains, challenges, and encourages you!

It's been a while since we've gathered around the digital campfire! This episode we just discuss what's been going on lately with us both, as well as our thoughts on James and Romans, and why it seems like they may contradict. We also discuss church fellowship and how we can seek to do it more!

Our dear friend Garret joins us on this episode to catch up and talk about life. We all work fully remote, and wanted to  discuss the differences we have noticed in our own lives now compared to working on site. We also discuss gluttony, a topic many times we fail to consider in our daily lives, and ways we can fight it's lie of comfort and satisfaction. We hope this conversation entertains and blesses you!

There are many who divide on Romans 7 and it's application for the saints. Some believe that Paul is refering to his lost self in verses 14-24, while others believe that Paul is refering to his current state as a Christian who is still burdend by the sin that dwells within him.  Dr. Tom Schreiner  joined the Southern Baptist Theological Smeinary faculty in 1997 after serving 11 years on the faculty at Bethel Theological Seminary. He also taught New Testament at Azusa Pacific University. Schreiner, a Pauline scholar, is the author and editor of several books including over the topic we will be discussing, and we believe he will be able to help us in our understanding of Romans 7. 

Erika and I got to go down to asbury on day 6 and 7 to see for ourselevs if the Spirit was being poured out over his people. We talk about what we saw, what we think, and how we believe Christians should respond to movements like this. 

In this episode we hop on the phone with Dr. Sam Storms. He's the pastor emeritus at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City and author of multiple books including Practicing the Power : Welcoming the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in your life.  He is the founder of Enjoying God ministries, is an Amillennial, Calvinistic, charismatic, credo-baptistic, complementarian, Christian Hedonist who loves his wife of 50 years, his two daughters, his four grandchildren, books, baseball, movies, and all things Oklahoma University. This episode Erika and I ask Dr. Storms some questions that we regularly ask ourselfs and wrestle with. How do we know if all these gifts are for today? How do we know we have operated in them or have just deceived ourselves? Tune in to hear our thoughts and Dr. Storms responses!

It's the new year and that comes with new changes in our lives! This episode, we walk   through John 2:13-17 - a passage that we have been discussing as of late (and we strongly disagree on what is considered good hygene). We hope this conversation entertains and encourages you! 

This episode we talk about our journey with social media and how it has negatively affected us. We know that it can be a good thing, but when does it become a problem? We hope this conversation sparks some thought reflection on this issue.

This Episode Erika shares her thought on a recent book she read called The Fruit of her Hand's by Nancy Wilson. While reading it she would share her thoughts with me, and we would discuss. So we decided to continue that discussion  here on the show. WARNING! This episode may be offensive to some people, but please know that our heart is not to hurt, but press into scripture trying to seek the Lords will for us. We were challenged by this book, and we hope you can see that and be challenged and encouraged as well. God's role for men and women in the church is a unique and beautiful calling to live in, no matter what the world and the enemy has told you. You are loved, and wanted in the body of Christ.

Lately we have been trying to figure out the best way to go about our convictions not explicitly found in scripture. With it being spooky season, we have been talking about this time of year and how we as Christians can celebrate. As well as asking ourselevs if we should even celebrate. This boils down to personal conviction, and how one is called to treat others who don't share those same convictions. We hope this conversation sparks conversations and thoughts of your own! 

We went to Utah with some friends on a hiking trip and got to talk with some mormons - some of the friendliest people out there - but what makes their beliefs different than our own? This episode we discuss some of the few differences and their importantance.

Grace Trogden has her Masters degree in Speech Pathology and joins us today to discuss a passion of hers in reaching those who stuggle to comunicate. She helps us debate the question 'Would you rather be deaf or blind?' We also navigate if and how we should pray for those among us who cant hear. Is that offensive? Should we pray for their healing? And what are some life lessons we can learn from the deaf community. 

Join us around the fire to dicuss some recent thoughts we've been having about worship, scripture, and manifestations of the Holy Spirit. If God is not a god of confusion, why am I still confused? Also, be sure to visit our new website www.thedigitalcampfire.co!

This Epidode Carter Hudson joins us to talk about life as of late as well as discuss the topics of dreams and prophecy.  Can dreams today really be from God and how can you tell if they are? If they are, how does one test them and pay attention to them, without going against scripture by placing too much trust in them? Join us this episode to hear our thoughts as we navigate this topic!

Joining us around the fire is Danny Weiss. Danny worked with Adventures in Missions and served with David Platt at Radical as the Stratus Index Driector and website designer. He is now working with Unfolding Word where he oversees the Gateway Languages Database as a reasercher and data engineer. There he identifies multilingualism to strategically equip the global church in Bible translation. This Episode he shares his knowledge on how to best reach the unreached and how to live missionally minded. 

This episode around the campfire we have with us Dr. Mark Ward to discuss bible translations, and how we can know and trust what is God's written word. Mark is the author of the book Authorized: The Use & Misuse of the King James Bible . He also works for Faithlife as the editor of Bible Study Magazine, hosts his own Youtube Channel, and serves with his family at Emmauel Baptist Church in Mount Vernon Washington. This episode serves as a part two to our previous episode "The Plow Boy, KJV-Onlyism, and the Benefit of Other Tranlsations", with hopes of going deeper into the topic with someone who has helped us in our own journeys. We pray this episode blesses you and challeneges your way of thinking.

Alec Lockard Joins us this episode around the Digital Campfire to discuss all the Lord has been doing in his life. Do you have to get baptised in order to be saved? Does your baptism have to take place in a church acording to scripture? Why do so many young Christians today seem disegaged when it comes to their relationship with Christ? How serious should we take serving in the Church? These are just a few of the questions we try to discuss on this episode. 

This Episode, Zach McNeal joins us to talk about an embarrassing moment he had while on a mission trip as well as the recent growth he's experienced in the last couple of years. We also try to answer a question many people have that may hinder them from seeing who the Father really is.

This episode our dear friend and former mentor Deon Vanstaden joins us to discuss the gift of healing and if it's for the church today. Deon is a South African native,  Pastor, Church planter, and Director of coaches at Adventures in Missions. He joins us to help tackle todays question. If Healing is for today, how do we pursue it and does it honor Christ? We hope this discussion causes you to think deeply about this topic and  search the scriptures to find out for yourself!

I recently finished reading Authorized: the Use and Misuse of the King James Bible by Mark Ward (highly recommend) a book I picked up while on a trip, and was greatly blessed from it. This episode Erika and I brielfy talk about the books ideas, as well as share our our hearts and beliefs behind why doing this episode. We try to tackle a subject and belief that many of those we love hold close to their heart, with grace and humility. We believe that Gods word is alive and active and pray that even though we dont have all the answers, that this episode may bless those who listen. "so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth;    it shall not return to me empty,but it shall accomplish that which I purpose,    and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it." (Isa 55:11)

Our friend John McGrath reached out to us last month asking some questions that he feels are common amoung those outside the Christian faith. Join us for a candid conversation where we discuss the what, why, and how of being a follower of Jesus. 

Our friends Erik Trogdon and Bradley Leichter join us to share a memory of theirs while we were in Morocco. We also discuss the challenges of being present in joy and suffering. Why is it that we as humans find it hard to sit in the uncomfortable moments of life? Tune in to hear our thoughts!

This episode we are joined by our sister Bree, and we talk about everything from the music we listened to growing up, to the inner need to feel loved. 

This episode we are joined again with Noah Harris and we discuss our beliefs on whether or not the gifts of the Spirit are for today? What does 1 Corinthians 13:10 mean? And how should we be affected by this? 

We had a request sent in to us asking us to share some of things that have influenced us latley. This episoded we decided to do just that and share some of those resources and discuss how and why we love them! 

This episdoe we try something new! We always have biblical themes discussed in our episodes, but this episode is strictly that. Noah Harris joins us around the campfire to discuss how we interpret scripture in pertaining to the Jesus' teaching in Matthew 24, and in the book of Revelation. How we interprect these teachings, effects how we view the world around us. 

Our Friends Cole and Gracie Simmons join us to talk about the challenges and rewards of rasing their first kid. We also discuss our opinions on whether or not its wrong to not want children, and the spiritual blessings of small groups.

Bradley Leichter Joins us this episode and shares how and why he values self-discipline, as well as sheds light on the freedom and benifits being disciplined brings us. We also discuss; our beliefes on drinking alcohol, how and if we can glorify God with it, and the art and beauty of being able to Listen with intentionality. 

This episode we talk about my grandfathers death and reflect on what we believe will happen when we die. We also talk about our opinions on foundational truths, and why its important we stick to our worldviews. 

There has been a lot of change for almost everybody this past year or so. For some, that change hasn't been the best, but for others, it's been amazing. Our brother Jeffery and his bride Tess answer the Digital Campfire phone call to discuss the changes they've gone through this past year which has included; marriage, moving, school, and traveling cross country. Tune in to hear us talk about these changes and the lessons we all learn along the way.

Long time best friend Cole Simmons, joins us around the campfire to discuss how we navigate socially awkward tendencies, Animal rights, and what we think helped our anxiety the most. 

My sister Bree joins us in this episode and shares stories about her trip to Thailand, almost dating her cousin, and what it's like entering new cultures.

My younger brother Logan joins the campfire to share stories and experiences as a college freshman.  Tune in to hear us talk about what it's like navigating the pressures to fit in while struggling to keep a good attitude and perspective on life.

Starting over can seem daunting, and sometimes life can get hard to juggle! Listen to the crew talk about where we've been, where we are headed, and the things that keep us from getting there.