The Outlet

In today's I got the chance to sit down with Chris Date and discuss everyone's favorite topic....hell! Chris Date has spent much of his time writing, podcasting on hell, and contributing to the organization "Rethinking Hell." I hope that you can learn as much from this episode as I did! Check out more of Chris Date's work! Leave a rating/review! Follow on Instagram! @theoutlet_podcast

In this episode I got to sit down with my friend Matt Wicks and discuss what's known as Covenant Theology. Covenant theology is the idea that the whole biblical story is connected through different covenants that God has made with humans, and His ultimate covenant fulfillment through the person and work of Jesus Christ. The reference book for most of our discussion is "Covenants Made Simple" by Jonty Rhodes. If you enjoyed the episode be sure to leave a review! Follow on Instagram! @theoutlet_podcast

The world says that belief in God doesn't make sense. Yet countless examples of evidence and testimonies of peoples' sacrifice throughout history says otherwise. In this episode I go through just a couple introductory arguments for the existence of God. We're Back! If you wish to see more episodes like this, go ahead and leave a rating and review to support the channel! Follow on instagram! @theoutlet_podcast

In this episode I got to sit down with Chris Jamison who is a former Worship Leader at Orchard Hill Church and second runner-up on singing show, The Voice. In this episode we talked about Chris's experience on the show, relationships, how to find your identity in God rather than significant others, and if we have gotten worship all wrong. If you enjoyed please leave a rating/review! Follow on Instagram! @the_outletpodcast

You've probably asked this question in the past month, or even in the past few years. With everything going on in the world people are constantly speculating what these world events mean and if we are in the end times or not. Even so, if we wanted to believe we were in the end times, most of us don't even know what that would mean if we were. In this episode I sat down with professor Dr. Rock LaGioia to discuss how we should interpret the book of revelation, what are the views on the end times, who is the Antichrist, what is the Mark of the Beast, and are we in the end times. If you enjoyed leave a rating/review! Follow on Instagram! @the_outletpodcast

I guarantee either you or someone you know struggles with or has struggled with lust and pornography. It's undoubtedly one of the most prevalent evils in our society. In this solo episode I get raw and vulnerable and share my testimony with lost and pornography, how the Lord rescued me from that sin, and how He can do the same for you. If you struggle with this and need someone to talk to, feel free to reach out to @the_outletpodcast on Instagram

In this episode I got to sit down with Dr. Christy Hill who is professor of Spiritual formation and Women's ministries to talk about her personal journey trusting in the Lord through a long season of singleness, what it means to be saved and then spiritually formed, and how important relationships are in our lives. If you enjoyed leave a rating/review! Follow on Instagram! @the_outletpodcast

You've probably grown up talking about angels and demons, but have you ever asked "what actually are they?" In this episode I scratch the surface into what angels and demons are, what they do here on earth, and ask the question, can Christians be possessed by a demon? If you enjoyed the episode leave a rating/review! Follow on Instagram! @the_outletpodcast

Almost everyone listens to music no matter what background you come from. But maybe as a believer you've found yourself listening to music and asked the question, is it okay to listen to secular music? Should I only listen to worship music? In this episode I dive into what the Bible has to say about music and how we can use the wisdom God has given us, to make decisions about music that will draw us closer to God. If you enjoyed be sure to leave a rating/review! Follow on Instagram! @the_outletpodcast

The term "fear God" or "fear the Lord" is used over 300 times throughout the Bible, but do you actually know what it means? Do you actually fear God in your own life? In this episode I discuss what fearing God means, how it's different from the common view of fear, and how to fear God in your life. If you enjoyed this episode leave a rating/review! Follow on Instagram! @the_outletpodcast

The Outlet is back! In this episode I discuss the two month long hiatus of the podcast and attempt to tackle the question "how do I know if something is from the Lord or not?" If you enjoyed leave a rating/review Follow on Instagram @the_outletpodcast

Forgiveness is taught everywhere. Whether you're a Christian or not. So what makes the Christian's forgiveness different from the world's forgiveness? Or what does the Bible have to say about forgiveness? In this solo episode Nick tackles the questions of forgiveness and dives into what Biblical forgiveness is, and how we can all do it. If you enjoyed leave a rating/review!!! Follow on Instagram!!! @theoutlet_podcast

Social media is everywhere, and in everyone's life, whether you use it or not, every believer has to learn how to interact with it. In this episode, Brady Shearer joins Nick to discuss the work that his business does, and how Christians can positively interact with social media as a whole. Please welcome to The Outlet, Brady Shearer! Follow on instagram! @theoutlet_podcast If you enjoyed leave a rating/review! 

Disciple is a Christian buzzword. We know that we are commanded to make them, and most of the time we think it just means to simply be mentored by someone. But what does it actually mean? In this episode I sat down with Jonathan Thiede who an one of the Adult Ministry Directors at Orchard Hill Church. Jonathan shares his testimony, discusses his journey from ministry, to the corporate world, and then back to ministry, and ultimately, discuss Jonathan's heart for discipleship. Please welcome to the Outlet Jonathan Thiede! Follow on instagram! @theoutlet_podcast If you enjoyed leave a rating/review!

In this episode I sat down with long-time men's discipleship leader and author Mike Hatch. Mike and I get deep and vulnerable and talk about each other's struggles with sin, lust porn and how only through the light of the Gospel, can sin be defeated. I talk to Mike about his recent book that he released, "Manhood: Empowered by the Light of the Gospel." If you enjoy honest and vulnerable conversations, this episode is for you. Please welcome to The Outlet, Mike Hatch! Follow on instagram! @theoutlet_podcast If you enjoyed leave a rating/review! 

Have you ever wondered what you were supposed to do with your life? Whether it comes to picking what college to go to, what job to take, or whether you should marry that person or not, and then you tried to answer the question, what would God want me to do? Understanding and discerning God's will for your life can be a difficult task, but not an impossible one. In this episode I walk through what exactly is the will and purpose of God in the lives of humans' and how we can try to discern that in our own life! If you enjoyed the episode leave a rating/review!!! Follow on Instagram! @theoutlet_podcast

Maybe this is a question you've asked yourself, or maybe it isn't, either way, Dr. Todd Miles thinks that this is something Christians in America will have to seriously wrestle with in the next 10-20 years. With many states legalizing Marijuana and others decriminalizing it, the argument "well it's illegal so Christians can't smoke it" won't suffice anymore. And that's exactly why Dr. Todd Miles wrote his book, "Cannabis and the Christian." In this episode Nick sits down with Todd to discuss his book and to biblically answer the question, should Christians smoke pot? Please welcome Dr. Todd Miles to The Outlet! If you enjoyed the episode please leave a rating/review!! Follow on instagram! @theoutlet_podcast

In this episode I sat down with Dr. Matthew Halsted who is a professor at Eternity Bible College. Me and Dr. Halsted talked about his own supernatural/paranormal experience that has thus changed how he looks at reality. We also went on to talk about what in the world is all this talk about Aliens, UFO's and if there is other life out there, how do we deal with it as believers? Please welcome to The Outlet, Dr. Matthew Halsted! If you enjoyed leave a rating/review! Follow on instagram @theoutlet_podcast !!!

In this episode Nick talks with professor and friend Brad Deetscreek. Brad Deetscreek is the Lead Pastor of family Ministries at Grace Church in Akron, Ohio, and former Professor of Youth Ministry at Grace College. The two discuss all kinds of topics ranging from their youth ministry experiences, could church services be done differently, and what does it mean to be free in Christ. Please welcome Brad Deetscreek to The Outlet! If you enjoyed this episode leave a rating/review! Follow our instagram! @theoutlet_podcast

Erik Wiesemann runs a not-for profit known as Light in my City. Light in my City supplies lanterns and efficient high powered flashlights to the homeless population in Pittsburgh, providing them with LIGHT, DIGNITY, and SAFETY. I've had the pleasure of knowing and serving the homeless community alongside Erik, and it is so incredibly evident that he loves Jesus, and he loves these people. Erik has formed so many strong relationships with the homeless in Pittsburgh and by the grace of God, has changed so many lives through Light in my City. I sat down and spoke with Erik about Light in my City, how it came out of a yo-yo club, and how the Lord has used it to change lives. Please welcome Erik Wiesemann to The Outlet! If you feel led to give to Light in my City or check them out click this link! If you enjoyed the episode leave a rating/review! Follow us on Instagram! @the_outletpodcast

In this episode Nick sits down with long-time scientist and professor Dr. Don DeYoung. Dr. DeYoung shares his years of scientific study and his passion for the Word of God and shows how science and Christianity don't contradict each other, but they support each other. From creation to climate change to dinosaurs, this episode has it all! Please welcome for the very first time, Dr. Don DeYoung! If you enjoyed leave a rating/review! Follow us on Instagram! @the_outletpodcast

Dr. Mark Bowald has his  M.Div. at Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary and his Th.M. and Ph.D. in Theology at Wycliffe College in Toronto. He has also 20+ years of experience teaching theology, advising and mentoring students at both undergraduate and seminary levels, to put it simply, he's very smart. In this episode, Nick and Dr. Mark Bowald tackle the question, is it important for the average Christian to study theology? Join these two as they draw upon Dr. Bowald's decades of study and also to recount his time in the film industry. Please welcome Dr. Mark Bowald to The Outlet! If you enjoyed the episode, leave a rating/review!  Follow us on Instagram! @the_outletpodcast

Fitness culture and going to the gym is more popular than ever nowadays, and with social media the temptation to compare ourselves to others or build ourselves up is only going up. In this episode, personal trainer and lifelong fitness enthusiast Taylor Pufahl joins The Outlet to discuss how fitness and faith have intersected in his life, and how much all of us can honor God through fitness and with our body. Please welcome to The Outlet, Taylor Pufahl! If you enjoyed the episode, leave a rating/review!  Follow us on Instagram! @the_outletpodcast

Have you ever been listening to a random playlist and then stumbled across an artist that you love? That's exactly how Nick came upon Nick Smith. Nick Smith is a Dentist in Oregon by vocation, but is also recording music with the Christian record label Deeper Well Records. With his unique sound one of his most popular songs "Savior and King" has almost 2,000,000 listens on Spotify. In this episode the two Nick's discuss Nick Smith's journey from church worship leader to now recording his own album. The two Nick's also spend time discussing what worship is and if it's appropriate to call song-singing in church worship. Be on the lookout for Nick Smith's album coming out sometime this year, please welcome to The Outlet, Nick Smith!  If you enjoyed the episode, leave a rating/review!  Follow us on Instagram! @the_outletpodcast

With 100+ different translations of the Bible, sometimes one of the most overhwhelming things to do can be to decide which one to use. And even then, how do you know what the one you're using means? Or why there even are so many translations? In this episode, Nick dives into why we have different translations of the Bible, and then talks about all of the differences between the translations.  If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating/review!  Follow us on instagram! @the_outletpodcast

At one point he was the 2nd Strongest man in America, at another point he ran security for high level bands (*NSYNC, AC/DC), and now he is a High School English teacher and is on fire for the Lord. In this episode Nick and Doug Ahr discuss how he came to Christ, how being a professional strongman and security worker influenced his faith, and the impact that standing on a street corner can have for the Kingdom of God. Please welcome Doug Ahr to The Outlet!  If you enjoyed the episode leave a rating/review! Follow us on Instagram! @the_outletpodcast

In this episode mentor and good friend Chase Wagner joins Nick to discuss his decades of experience with parachurch ministries, and to ask the question, are parachurch ministries effective? Do they push forward the kingdom of God? Or are they getting in the way of the church? Chase served with Youth for Christ for over a decade and currently serves as the Executive Director of Greater Fort Wayne campus Ministries. Please welcome Chase Wagner to The Outlet! If you enjoyed the episode go ahead and leave a rating/review! Follow us on Instagram! @the_outletpodcast

Welcome to the Outlet! In this episode Nick explains the change to the podcast, where he's been at, what's been happening in his life up until this point, and where this podcast is going. Stay tuned for more episodes, guests and Christ-centered conversations! Follow us on Instagram! @the_outletpodcast

Join Nick and Bailey on this episode as they interview Dr. Tiberius Rata and discuss what it was like growing up a Christian in communist Romania, Christian persecution in America, and his most valuable advice for our generation of Christians.

Bailey is back once again with Nick and on this episode the boys take on not only the real existence of satan and demons, but also common lies that satan tries to attack us and deceive us with.

Missions trips are something that just about everyone has experience with, whether they've been on one or they know someone who's been on one. But sometimes we fail to ask ourselves “Why am I going on this trip?” Or “Is this trip actually helping people?” In this solo episode Nick discusses his recent missions trip to Kentucky and his past experiences with missions trips, and whether they are doing more good, or more harm to the world.

In this solo episode Nick talks about the old school controversy in Christianity about tattoos, and if they are sinful or not.

It seems like every person, Christian/Non-Christian alike has asked themselves the question “Am I Saved?” In this episode Nick and Bailey discuss salvation and give ease to those who constantly ask themselves that question.

Nick and Bailey cover God's Word and talk about difference aspects of Scripture, and what it means to us.

In this Episode, Nick and Bailey discuss what it means to commune with God and what prayer is.

In this first episode of the podcast Nick talks about the point of the show and the Biblical idea of what it looks like and what it means to live in this world, but not be of it.