The Pontification Pals Podcast

The Pals talk about the importance of community and building one another up in Christ through the church, meeting together during the week, and sending/writing encouraging notes to each other. The pals welcome their founder to the Podcast, Nathan from New York! The three laugh, joke, and share some deep spiritual truths as they reminisce Nathan's time in South Dakota and how the Lord was working throughout his whole life and led up to that time. Nathan shares his story (and a few bonus stories from times in SD) as well as his enjoyment of guns and good grub! The Plas also shares a sweet moment at the end of the Podcast a long time in the making….Remember to like, subscribe, and share!https://pontificationpals.xyz

Chase takes a break from the Psalm Pontification Series to focus on John 1:17 and the difference between what is revealed in the law and old covenant of the OT and what is revealed through Christ and the law of freedom in the NT. The pals welcome a true hero to the podcast in the Mighty Marine, Keinen Bousquet. Keinen comes well prepared to discuss topics such as his time in the marines, motorcycles, manhood and dadhood. This episode is full of wisdom for all as Keinen and the pals give some thoughts to chew on!  Remember to like, subscribe, and share and don't forget to check out our website! https://pontificationpals.xyz

Noah keeps the Prayerful, Practical, and Praise Postured Psalm Pontifications going with Psalm 4 and the rest that can be found in Christ with a mini pontification on “Selah”! Chase and Noah reveal the winners of the Most Inspiring Episode and Fan of the Year from 2022. The pals welcome Joe &  Megan Bundy to the podcast! They share memories of college, college group, and parenting and how all of them have been an encouragement to them in their walk of faith!Come be guest, check out the website!https://pontificationpals.xyz

The Pals welcome 2023 with a bang! They share some of their favorite moments from the first year and first 14 episodes of the podcast! Chase gives a beautiful pontification on Psalm 3 continuing his series and the pals introduce an amazing guest in Marci Hofman! Marci gives a Christ centered and Gospel saturated guestimony and Noah shares how “God Is In This Story” with some fan favorite moments and how a 10 year old girl quickly became the favorite and most impactful episode for many including himself. The three have a sweet moment discussing God's goodness in this story and how each of us has a story to share! Marci tells of her family's story of foster care and how God was there every step of the way! This episode is sure to make you laugh, cry, and fall back in your chair! Make sure to give this song a listen!God Is In This Storyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryD3D9X2mykAlso jam out to our buddy Caleb Dykstra's new hit: Maker of My Hearthttps://open.spotify.com/track/5fYm52wTkxRpXmPFY9F7W3?si=c9ea0aaa094b4c1eRemember to like, subscribe, and share and don't forget to check out our website! https://pontificationpals.xyz/

Merry Christmas from the Pontification Pals Podcast!!! Chase and Noah share tales of South Dakota snow days and Bailey joins for a Christmas taste testing that will make you drool! The pals share their “Christmas Tops” and do a little Christmas gift exchange of their own! Chase and Noah pontificate on seemingly secular Christmas traditions and the roots they have in Christianity. The pals go on to look at the major characters in the Christmas story and the unlikely calling and significance of each. Join us for a very holly and jolly Christmas episode that will surely be a timeless classic! Remember to like, subscribe, and share!A few Christmas songs for you to enjoy! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/04UK5isdXRSx4AgaQyHu5v?si=K4yJxrluQn6nnJj2LgsOIghttps://youtu.be/1u3Ia6msMFwhttps://youtu.be/pf_RkQ2pATkhttps://youtu.be/6aGLV5CfoTU

Chase continues his pontification series through all 150 Psalms by pontificating on Psalm 2 and the difference between earthly kingdoms and heavenly ones. He shares why we as humans, who are naturally afraid of corruption in leadership and government, can take encouragement and refuge and find peace in the leader and king who is over all other kings. The pals introduce a guest who has made himself known on the podcast in small ways and had a huge part in the release of the music album Joy at the Foot of the Cross. Nick Medema officially joins the podcast and shares his love of music with the pals. Chase and Noah share some of the fun stories of unfortunateness and the fun they've had with Nick getting to know him over the years. Nick shares where his love of music started and how music can and should glorify God and some ideas on how the church can do that better! The pals leave you with not 1, not 2, but 3 challenges for the week! Sit back and enjoy this fun and musically centered episode!Remember to like, subscribe, and share!

Noah pontificates on “seeing Christ” and how impactful and encouraging it can be just to gaze into the throne room at God almighty and the Lord Jesus Christ. He uses a variety of passages and thoughts from recent bible studies and sermons to show how God has encouraged him through meditating on Christ. The pals welcome Christmas and Ketia to the podcast and celebrate Thanksgiving as well by sharing some of the top things they are thankful for. Ketia shares her competitive side and how Chase has sought to defeat her with little to no avail! Ketia shares her story and how her faith has grown greatly since coming to DSU and shares 3 of her passions; Sightseeing, Snapshots, and Sports! Join the pals for a super fun episode with a very special guest! Remember to like, subscribe, and share!

Noah pontificates on 1 John and God's love. The pals welcome their in house artist to the podcast and reminisce about the beginnings of friendship at DSU. Severin shares his emotional and powerful story of coming to faith and how it has forever changed his world. The pals share their ideas on the great salvation of God and how suffering leads to sanctification. This episode will leave you saying AMEN!Remember to like, subscribe, and share!

Chase pontificates on Psalm 1 and pulls out the progression of sitting, standing, and walking in the Psalm. The Pals welcome Matt to the podcast with a grand entrance full of laughs that don't end until the final word is spoken. Story after story is told from the life and times of Matt Stone with ideas coming from friends and family. Matt tells of his journey from growing up to his call to ministry and gives some encouraging words for believers. Grab a snack and kick back and enjoy this hilarious start to season 2 of the Pontification Pals Podcast!Remember to like, subscribe, and share!

Chase and Noah kick off season 2 with a series of super stories from their summer break! From bats to preaching to kids to teaching the fellas fill you in on their packed and faith growing summer. The pals pontificate on thought from the summer and they both happen to find themselves in the book of Phillipians! Join us for our season two spectacular kick off with the Pontification Pals!Song referenced in episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkR4hUM0RmcRemember to like, subscribe, and share!

The Pals celebrate reaching a HUGE milestone, 10 episodes!! They go through their favorite moments from each of the first 10 episodes as well as come up with some top 10 lists. Chase and Noah pontificate on Romans 10:10 and John 10:10. The pals welcome Pastor Justin DeBerry to the podcast and he means business! The fellas have a fantastic time sharing tales of West Center and share about the meaning of and implications of justification. WARNING! This episode comes with a challenge and listening to the episode counts as accepting it but it will be well worth it! Enjoy episode 10 and shout for joy as you bask in the truth of justification! Our website is down at the moment...so please feel free to email us atpontificationpals@gmail.com

The guys use a little help from their Midwest friend, the cow, to help you predict the weather. Noah pontificates on “The Storms of the Bible: The Truth of Theological Twisters.” Noah discusses how God' sovereignty and care for us can help us weather the toughest of storms in life. The pals welcome Andrew Gross to the podcast and laugh like they never have before! Andrew, Chase, and Noah discuss the ideas behind Arminianism and Calvinism and what those Theological ideas mean and how they should affect Christians today.

Chase and Noah pontificate on Acts 1:6-9 as Chase gives some of his 30 observations on verse 8 and Noah expounds on Puzzled Power. The Pals welcome Pastoral Intern Derrick Haskins to the podcast and have a blast sharing reflections from T4G, telling stories of West Center, and partake in memes galore from the Minister of Memes himself. Derrick shares about his call to ministry and his love for “The Book” as well as how his observations of study apply to all believers. To listen to any of the teaching from the T4G conference go to this link: https://t4g.org/Remember to like, subscribe, and share and don't forget to check out our website! https://pontificationpals.xyz/

Bailey joins the podcast to co-host and pontificates on the recent Bitcoin conference he attended. Noah and Bailey introduce Victor to the podcast and have a great time talking about music, faith, and fun! Victor talks about the challenges, blessings, and point of view of an international student coming to America and how God has been constant through all of the ups and downs. Join the guys as they share how the Culture of Christ can bring a Nigerian, Georgian, and Madisonian together and how all Christians are truly foreigners on this earth!Remember to like, subscribe, and share and don't forget to check out our website! http://pontificationpals.xyz

Chase pontificates on, and stitches together the connections between, Jeremiah 1 and Matthew 28 (The Great Commission). Noah adds on how God views “success” in evangelism as seen in the case of the prophet Jeremiah's ministry. Joyce joins the guys to share about the “Choose Joy!” quilting ministry at West Center and the impact it has had on her and countless others. Joyce laughs, shares wisdom, and reminisces with the pals just like grandma would! Sit back, relax, and grab your needle and thread for this joyfully serene episode.If you'd like to donate to the “Choose Joy” prayer quilt ministry or would like to suggest someone to receive a prayer quilt email us at: pontificationpals@gmail.comRemember to like, subscribe, and share and don't forget to check out our website! http://pontificationpals.xyz

We are super excited to bring a special Exclusive Easter Edition Episode of the Pontification Pals Podcast. Chase & Noah pontificate on the thief on the cross, the significance of Christ's death & resurrection, and how this changes our lives in an Exclusive Easter Edition Episode! The pals bring encouragement this Easter and pray that you and your family will remember and reflect on the great grace, boundless love, and amazing grace of Jesus Christ our savior this Easter!Songs mentioned in the episode:Christ Is Risen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV42JDKd5c4There Is a Fountain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luHoNEnVL4EThis Is Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMSKZaUunloThe Wonderful Cross: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9oIJUK8QLAIn the Beginning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUEleSCGtbARemember to like, subscribe, and share and don't forget to check out our website! Http://www.pontificationpals.xyz~The Pontification Pals

Noah pontificates on the goodness of God and what it looks like to live IN the goodness of God. He gives three A's of how saints of the past have lived in God's goodness. Bailey the sound guy joins the podcast to share his testimony, talk about God's good gifts, and tell about his views on the current financial system. The Goodness of God - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvSuGyJQ6oMCheck out Bailey's Website!https://zonemix.tech/Bitcoin and The Bible Podcast - https://bitcoinandthebible.com/The Bitcoin Standard - https://saifedean.com/thebitcoinstandard/Remember to like, subscribe, and share and don't forget to check out our website! https://pontificationpals.xyz

Noah & Chase pontificate on “point blunt” statements in Matthew and the pals welcome not one but TWO guests to the show. Chase and Noah invite Jimmy and Casey Materese to the podcast and enjoy the first ever live taste test of one of the group's favorite snacks! Jimmy & Casey share what it means to be adopted into God's family and about their families adoption journey. Be prepared to laugh, cry, and shout “Amen!” in one of the funniest, sweetest, and most joy-filled episodes yet! Remember to like, subscribe, and share and don't forget to check out our website! https://pontificationpals.xyz

Join Chase and Noah for a St. Patrick's Day celebration like no other. The guys explore the who, what, when, and why of St. Patrick's Day and welcome a special guest with a special connection to the day! Lyla Materese talks about the 5 P's of overcoming anxious thoughts in your life as she shares a bit of her story! Don't forget to check out our website!https://pontficationpals.xyzAlso make sure to check out “The Songs of Jesus” by Tim Keller as mentioned in the episode!Bookshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0525955143/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_YAQAS9SJ4QQNNS4VA5VNhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0341664782/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_MW952HC85TD00VPNXFBC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1Songs Mentionedhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_EPsuOEH1fY

Chase and Noah welcome their first ever guest, Trevor Schubert, to the podcast after a great Pontification of the Week from Chase. Get ready to laugh at hilarious stories and Trevor's response to on-the-spot questions! Trevor expounds on the importance that testimonies have and the inspiration they bring as he shares his story and the boys each share a testimony of a historical saint! Check out our website! https://pontificationpals.xyz/

Chase and Noah kick off their new podcast by telling a bit about themselves and what it means to pontificate. They discuss what the podcast will look like, how it came to be, and why they are so excited about it. You'll hear each of their testimonies and Noah will give the original pontification that "planted the seed" for the birth of the podcast!

In this promo, you will get to meet the two pontification pals Noah and Chase! These two friends take on a challenge to bring a new meaning to "pontification" by digging deep into scripture and having fun discussions about their faith, readings, and lives! As the show progresses, we will be introducing guests to the podcast to "pontificate" with the two from topics ranging all over the place! We hope that you will join us in our first episode releasing February 26th, 2022. Thanks and remember, love Christ, love people, laugh lots!