The Zeppelin Lounge Podcast

Q and Sergei reflect on the important conversations of the year based on Collin Hansen's list of Top 10 Theology Stories of 2020.  https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/my-top-10-theology-stories-of-2020/

Q and Sergei leaf through their journals and discuss what it has been like to minister during the last 9 months. 

Q and Sergei discuss life and ministry in the midst of a pandemic. 

Bill Pinalto joins Q and Sergei to talk about the 2020 election (even as the ballots are still being counted) and consider how the church should respond to the political turmoil and division.

Q and Sergei discuss what American evangelicals believe based on the recent survey conducted by Ligonier Ministries. You can find all the findings here: https://thestateoftheology.com

Q and Sergei discuss the complexity of being involved in foreign missions based on Aubrey Sequeira's article "A Plea for Gospel Sanity in Missions." https://www.9marks.org/article/a-plea-for-gospel-sanity-in-missions/

Q and Sergei discuss Mark Galli's reversion to Roman Catholicism and consider the future of Mitch Trubinsky.

Q and Sergei discuss the Bible's teaching on justice and consider how it compares with the postmodern view. This is Part Three of the discussion of Tim Keller's article "A Biblical Critique of Secular Justice and Critical Theory." You can find it here: https://quarterly.gospelinlife.com/a-biblical-critique-of-secular-justice-and-critical-theory/

Q and Sergei discuss the Bible's teaching on justice and consider how it compares with the liberal and the utilitarian views. This is Part Two of the discussion of Tim Keller's article "A Biblical Critique of Secular Justice and Critical Theory." You can find it here: https://quarterly.gospelinlife.com/a-biblical-critique-of-secular-justice-and-critical-theory/

Q and Sergei interrupt the series on justice to discuss the news about Jerry Falwell Jr. and the state of evangelicalism. 

Q and Sergei discuss the Bible's teaching on justice and consider how it compares with the libertarian view. This is Part One of the discussion of Tim Keller's article "A Biblical Critique of Secular Justice and Critical Theory." You can find it here: https://quarterly.gospelinlife.com/a-biblical-critique-of-secular-justice-and-critical-theory/

Q and Sergei discuss the legacy of R.C. Sproul and consider whether Reformed theology is overrated. 

Q and Sergei discuss the legacy of Ravi Zacharias, the future of apologetics, and the value of Mike Trout. 

Q and Sergei discuss the legacy of J.I. Packer.  Watch "J.I. Packer in His Own Words" here: https://www.crossway.org/articles/j-i-packer-in-his-own-words-2/

Q and Sergei are back for another season of hot takes and horseplay. 

Q and Sergei discuss the most popular news stories of 2019 according to Christianity Today: www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/december-web-only/top-20-christianity-today-news-articles.html

Q and Sergei welcome Bill "The Pinalternator" Pinalto to talk about Christianity Today's editorial advocating for President Trump to be removed from office. This episode is sponsored (not really) by Entertainment Tonight. Mark Galli's editorial: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/december-web-only/trump-should-be-removed-from-office.html

After almost a half an hour of banter about pulpits, weather, and Elizabeth Heironimus, Q and Sergei consider the church's response to the increasing experience of loneliness in our culture.  Rod Dreher's post about loneliness in the church: www.theamericanconservative.com/dreher/church-without-community-benedict-option/

Q and Sergei discuss the dangers of innovation in ministry as well as cover a bunch of nonsense.

Q and Sergei tackle another contemporary threat: expressive individualism. Listen to find out how this worldview sets me vs. God and me vs. community. This episode is sponsored (but not really) by Disney Plus. Trevin Wax's series of articles on expressive individualism and the church: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/expressive-individualism-series

Q does a hot take on Kanye's conversion and influence. 

Q and Sergei continue talking about the danger of pragmatism as they focus on the church growth movement and our obsession with numbers in ministry. This episode is sponsored (not really) by Walgreens, although Walgreens is in no way responsible for the hosts' views on politically correct sports team names. Also, Q describes a meme. 

In this riveting episode, Q and Sergei consider the danger of pragmatism and contrast it with biblical wisdom.  "The Biggest Demographic Churches Are Missing" by Thom Rainer: https://thomrainer.com/2019/10/the-biggest-demographic-churches-are-missing/

Q and Sergei consider another danger to the church, namely consumerism. How do business principles affect decisions made in the church? This episode is brought to you (not really) by Duracell. 

To kick off a new series, Q and Sergei tackle legalism, one of the most dangerous enemies of the church. This episode is brought to you (not really) by the cheese making class at your local public library. "Three Types of Legalism" by R.C. Sproul: https://www.ligonier.org/blog/3-types-legalism/

Q and Sergei are back (but don't call it a comeback!) for a new season as they consider how to respond when public Christian leaders denounce their faith.

Q and Sergei never get to their topic and talk about nothing for an hour. This is probably not worth your time. Let's Go Blues!

Q and Sergei give their take on what it means to be an authentic Christian and draw the line between being honestly complacent in sin and honestly embracing a new identity in Christ. Q does two segments: Constitutional Corner and Ethnic Minute. 

Sergei reads poetry in Russian and Q enjoys ancient grains as they talk about the ideal size of a church congregation.

Q and Sergei discuss the pros and cons of churches owning businesses to generate income for the ministry. Q does a news segment. This episode is brought to you (not really) by the Cara Cara Orange.

Q and Sergei are back and ready to tackle some serious issues. What is wrong with the church? Could it be that the Evangelical Industrial Complex has become too powerful? Is the celebrity pastor phenomenon an anomaly or a necessity?  Read Carl Trueman's essay here: http://www.reformation21.org/articles/what-if-life-was-complex.php

What is a sermon? Can we replace a sermon with anything else? Does drinking malted shakes lead to drinking beer? These are just some of the questions Q and Sergei tackle in this Valentine's Day episode.

Q and Sergei discuss what their reaction should be to what has been happening at Harvest Bible Chapel. Here is Julie Roys' article about James MacDonald: https://world.wng.org/2018/12/hard_times_at_harvest

Q and Sergei cover the latest rap song from Magnus Carlsen, praise Kevin Kostner's masterpiece Waterworld, do internet research on air, and eventually get to an article listing some common falsehoods held by Christians.  https://relevantmagazine.com/god/8-lies-too-many-christians-believe

Q and Sergei discuss attitudes that kill church attendance (based on Thom Rainer's blog post) as well as reflect on Magnus' victory over Fabi. This episode is sponsored (not really) by Duke Cannon.

Q and Sergei break down the recent midterm elections, rate sandwiches, and get angry at pastors taking Christians to court.

In this special Halloween episode, Q and Sergei look at scary trends, leaders, and ideas within modern evangelicalism. Boo!

Q and Sergei discuss corporate prayer meetings (and the recent Sinquefield Cup).

Q shares a story from his childhood. A boy, a father, a donkey, a village desperate for clean water, a tragic mistake.

Q and Sergei consider what people should do with the books of Christian leaders who have recently discredited themselves by moral failure.

Q and Sergei discuss the recent Revoice Conference, yaks come close, and carrots get juiced. It's gotta be the salsa!

Q shares his research and Sergei gets angry as the airship pilots consider stregths and weaknesses of Vacation Bible School.

Q and Sergei consider a controversial topic. Should evangelicals pursue mysticism? The crickets are back.

After a lengthy sabbatical, Q and Sergei are back. In this episode, they discuss the benefits of and problems with retreats. And, the podcast may have found its first sponsor: Duke Cannon Soap for Men.

Q and Sergei are back to discuss possible reasons (good and bad) for leaving a church. This episode is a lot of fun in spite of the chirping of crickets in the background. 

Q and Sergei suggest what to look for when choosing a new church, but not after they spend a good portion of the show discussing chess. Fabiano vs Magnus, who you got?

Q and Sergei welcome back Mark "B.K." Eason to talk about men's ministry.

Q and Sergei continue their conversation about eldership with Tim Gioia.

Q and Sergei welcome Tim Gioia to discuss eldership in the local church.

Mr. Wallace joins Q and Sergei to discuss the influence of technology on the church and the benefits of carrot juice.

Q and Sergei discuss fasting and consider the origins of church coffee.