Welcome to the Various and Sundry Podcast! A conversation between friends about Theology, Ministry, Bible, Culture, and sports.
The Various and Sundry Podcast is a refreshing and unique podcast that covers a wide range of topics, from sports to theology to current events. John and Matt bring their own thoughts and perspectives to each episode, creating an engaging and entertaining dynamic. The chemistry between the hosts is evident, as they genuinely appreciate each other's humor and banter. This podcast stands out from others because it doesn't have a specific agenda or theme; instead, it allows the hosts to riff on whatever comes to mind for that week.
One of the best aspects of The Various and Sundry Podcast is its versatility. Whether you're interested in sports, theology, culture, or just casual conversation, there's something for everyone in this podcast. The updates on sporting events are balanced with thought-provoking discussions on current events, theological trends, and even occasional exegesis of biblical passages. The hosts strike a great balance between humor, practical advice, and deep spiritual insights. They also have a lot of knowledge in various topics, making each episode informative and enjoyable.
On the downside, if you're not a fan of MLB, NBA, or college football, you might find yourself skipping through those portions of the podcast. Additionally, there may be times when you don't agree with Dr. Harmon's assessments or opinions on certain topics. However, these minor drawbacks do not take away from the overall quality of the podcast.
In conclusion, The Various and Sundry Podcast is a fantastic listen for anyone who enjoys light-hearted conversations about theology, culture, sports, and more. It offers a little something for everyone while also providing valuable insights into important spiritual issues and questions. While there may be some aspects that are less appealing depending on personal interests or disagreements with certain viewpoints expressed by the hosts, the overall experience is highly enjoyable and worth checking out.
Join the conversation for a fun and wide ranging conversation with the author of Tim Keller on the Christian Life Matt Smethurst. 0:00- intro 2:27-sports 12:45- Tim Keller on the Christian Life 40:12- today in sports 46:22- one thing
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the Knicks, Timmy K, and Dan Carter. 0:00-intro 5:42- sports 15:30-Tim Keller 42:50- today in sports 48:20- one thing
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the Papal sports conspiracy, Tim Keller on the Christian life, and Mike Schmidt 0:00- intro 3:12- sports 13:40- Tim Keller on the Christian life 42:07- this day in sports 47:42- one thing
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the Knicks, Tim Keller on the Christian Life, and Giuseppe Farina. 0:00-intro 2:15- sports 16:00- Tim Keller on the Christian Life 45:20- Today in sports 52:35- one thing Podcast Page: https://podcast.gospelinlife.com/
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about sovereignty over journalism, being over informed, and doughnutgate. 0:00- intro 9:45-sports 20:45- overinformed 42:45-today in sports 49:55- one thing https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/spiritual-problem-overinformed/ https://www.grace.edu/give-to-grace/give/
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the NFL draft, state of the Bible, and the Logo. 0:00-intro and announcement 6:00- sports 21:35- state of the Bible 43:45-today in sports 47:45- one thing https://www.americanbible.org/news/state-of-the-bible/ https://www.grace.edu/give-to-grace/give/ Fund= Grace Fund Comment Box= V and S Pod
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about many various and sundry topics, including the NBA Playoffs, quiet revival in the UK, and Robin Knox-Johnston. 0:00- Intro 6:15-sports 16:50-UK revival 37:40- today in sports 42:50- one thing https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/quiet-revival-united-kingdom/ https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/research/quiet-revival https://www.amazon.com/Tim-Keller-Christian-Life-Transforming/dp/1433596199?crid=1O9VHLRAAJ3NU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ioRHWmizkiGnCzqj4CeYraFS-0OyUVMu_4YyaYWorjulHntQ5lhN3eQX4NXgxNaWpPFoIOMM1b4pvaVwo1I5SdVeMC45U18WaoaC1Ry4enziLsolfQsH7bGVQRHHCbw8lDa4nZTxj41D_YgmBHW8Q7rF9EITK_T8NtDFVawCXwcgrYRUeC6CNPV36ZQJFFAs82_ON41uKXZb9lvTnvlvNBwkTOXh4TpczVo3Na2NiQffUQdKSS2ptm0RZ1kkc4gQtkRZQXHksXhpzGwpq-9lfAOmh2ZnjwW7NODybdfxcZg.3B6P0vFbTZVSYSVduuNm6wcJlx95DOCXKcQWaHUUdiE&dib_tag=se&keywords=tim+keller&qid=1745277216&sprefix=tim+keller%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-1
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the Masters, Jesus on the Cross, and Jackie Robinson 0:00-intro 5:00- sports 22:01- 7 sayings of Jesus 38:45- this day in sports 44:48- one thing
join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the final four, male friendship, and Hammering Hank. 0:00-intro 4:10- sports 18:15- male friendship https://www.digitalliturgies.net/p/why-christian-men-need-friendship 41:45- today in sports 48:06- one thing
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about whether your pastor should write a book and give an update on the Bracket Challenge: 0:00 Intro 3:05 Sports Roundup 19:15 Should Your Pastor Write a Book 42:00 This Day in Sports History 45:52 One Thing We Liked
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the sweet 16, Cultural Christianity, and Bobby Hull 0:00- intro 4:00-sports 39:20- cultural Christianity 43:30-one thing
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the bracket being set, a single tweet, and Tonya Harding. 0:00-intro 4:00-sports 21:03- religion, education, and gender 40:00- today in sports 44:30- one thing Tweet: https://x.com/ryanburge/status/1900918433681670532?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet Bracket: https://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/mens-basketball-bracket/group/16282/invitation?key=79c850a462b0f254
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the starting rumblings of college basketball, Chalcedon, and Rudy Gobert. 0:00- intro 2:54- sports 17:05- Chalcedonian creed 38:26- sports 45:46- one thing https://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/mens-basketball-bracket/group/16282/invitation?key=79c850a462b0f254
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the madness, Nicene Creed, and Hank Gathers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WQpGghkQIQ
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about spring training baseball, The Apostles Creed, and Pete Maravich. 0:00-intro 2:21- sports 15:50- Apostles creed 40:10- today in sports 44:22- one thing Justin Holcomb, Know the Creeds and the Councils: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Creeds-Councils-Justin-Holcomb/dp/0310515092/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DJQKU4YYUF68&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wDYLvgxY8CswBuT8bbKj965pCeoxM2Pf9uMUk7mFKOOjYUmTm4BV9fhuA_QVFNPeO23DdS1ntmPAK44nLYGsxQ.SwmCANP4QTPGWA-aI_koL6zmJZBgZTirsf13FGJmXLM&dib_tag=se&keywords=holcomb+know+the+creeds&qid=1740354537&sprefix=holcomb+know+the+%2Caps%2C515&sr=8-1 Albert Mohler, The Apostles' Creed: https://www.amazon.com/Apostles-Creed-Discovering-Christianity-Counterfeits/dp/1400214807/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XIErGlG3MeWPDo2fNQpuVoAzh0QjcqlQACnaoNIlXuHzE6xcA2JnNDGUDNKEPBq4SQHnXanUzKUKwoGIB8ikeEJqEh4SjOJqjVKmPDrCU6tChkcSh8061XVZSx9FGmi-YUoHEjOZJDSXw70Ex2KsQ1D0EwgmjiPcc-IWyDo86PYkwkCf92oQduNi6FQpK4JC.gaqqIwnvEyQQepSc3jIgmGSB3jS2xRB9E7I9vSHZQaE&dib_tag=se&keywords=mohler+apostles+creed&qid=1740354612&sr=8-1
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about reading the Bible in a LIVE episode at Grace College. 0:00 Introduction 2:44 Grace College Basketball Roundup 7:15 Reading the Bible 33:25 This Day in Lancer Sports History 34:05 One Thing We Liked
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the Superbowl, creeds, and Buster Douglas 0:00-intro 5:50- sports 24:00- creeds 40:33- today in sports 45:10- one thing https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/the-value-and-role-of-creeds-and-confessions/ https://www.amazon.com/Know-Creeds-Councils-Justin-Holcomb/dp/0310515092/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3NLQQ833X6R03&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WZ2kIsnc8bnoYkV8BiyZPxizLjag2dfnBOoDG3H4l_naiYJxlWyYTOIYPCF5Jq_jTCtpIJOyilnyHbFmX_yV5QpgfdwO71ePGZBRft5hCKTt4nKjhWR_jdo1-9flwIX1DKNf62LLjxLX4oAlKHM-Dvdn1IXJxQYD5rJzWj8kKHlyYkMj_Vn6JvYPoJWWYKS0IPPse-PamcJ71LrHt8417dpt9ny_0sQ6Vem8VeCQPVw.y3NU8a1Yh2gb87Qbsu76zQuIvHHJyFvc0sw7I8Ut3Cw&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+creeds&qid=1739060711&sprefix=the+creeds%2Caps%2C379&sr=8-2
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about Luka to the Lakers, Hospitality, and the great Ard Schenk. 0:00- intro 2:25- sports 19:02- hospitality 41:03- today in sports 45:03- one thing
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the NFL Playoffs, Nerd culture, and Bald Andre Agassi. 0:00- intro 5:14- sports 20:14- Biblical Theology for nerds 37:13-today in sports 43:57- one thing https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/biblical-theology-nerds/
Join the conversation as Matt and John discuss Ohio State winning the national championship, What It Doesn't Mean to Love Your Enemies, this day in sports history, and one thing they liked this week. 0:00 Intro 3:51 OSU wins the National Championship 20:01 What It Doesn't Mean to Love Your Enemies 37:07 This Day in Sports History 40:35 One Thing We Liked
Join the conversation as we talk a lot of football, Wesley Huff with Joe, and Mark Eaton. https://app.podscribe.ai/episode/119063838 https://www.wesleyhuff.com/ 0:00- intro 2:52 sports 21:05- joe rogan 44:15- today in sports 48:12- one thing
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about college football playoffs, giving, and Rollie Fingers/ Tom Seaver 0:00- Intro 3:30- sports 19:30- Generosity 43:20- today in sports 45:55- one thing
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about football, top 10 theology stories, and Bear Bryant. 0:00-intro 7:15- sports 19:35- top ten 41:05- today in sports 43:48- one thing
Merry Christmas Eve everyone! Join Matt and John as they discuss the awfulness the Jets, our readings, and Otto Graham. 0:00- intro 3:15- sports 17:25-readings 39:00- today in sports
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the Jets victory, Advent, and Gus Andreone. 0:00-intro 4:30- sports 22:05- advent 42:35- today in sports
Join the conversation as Matt and John celebrate the Juan Soto signing, talk advent in Isaiah, and Lamar Jackson 0:00- intro 1:40-sports 21:54- Advent 38:56-today in sports 42:51- one thing
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about OSU choking, Advent, and Wilt Chamberlain 0:00- intro 5:15-sports 24:45-Advent 43:37-today in sports 48:30- one thing
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk a lot of college football, Nones, and Vyacheslav Ivanov. 0:00-intro 8:14- sports 19:52- Nones 42:16- today in sports 46:42- one thing https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2024/01/24/religious-nones-in-america-who-they-are-and-what-they-believe/
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the Jets, Proverbs, and Herm Edwards 0:00-intro 2:27-sports 20:10- marriage 37:45- today in sports 42:44- one thing
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about football, marriage, and Judge Kennesaw Mountain Landis. 0:00-intro 2:27- sports 20:10- proverbs 37:45- today in sports 42:44- one thing
Join the conversation as Matt and John steer into counter programming. They discuss a football weekend, Proverbs, and Jean Beliveau. 0:00- intro 4:28- sports 19:33- friendship 41:16- today in sports 46:12- today in sports
Join the conversation as Matt and John discuss Football, proverbs, and Tom Seaver. 0:00- intro 4:50-sports 20:40-money 41:52-today in sports 48:37- one thing
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about sports failing John, Proverbs, and the Brooklyn Dodgers, but for football. 0:00- intro 4:10-sports 22:07- proverbs 40:50-today in sports 44:52- one thing
Join the conversation as we talk about the Jets firing Saleh, interview our pastor, and Dr. Breedlove. 0:00-intro 2:15- Marc Goodwin 43:00- today in sports 48:03- one thing
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about College football upsets, baseball playoffs, Doc's new book, and Don Larsen. https://www.amazon.com/How-Study-Bibles-Bible-Hermeneutical/dp/0310142458/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.g34ori_i4MJ_Kjn-ctIjwg.FTaff59sX4Qx_9fhVKe4eFMqWolLPR1sKHSD8P5zBCo&qid=1728389135&sr=8-1
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the New York Football Jets, Mere Christianity, and King Charles 0:00-intro 3:26-sports 19:30-Mere Christianity 37:35- today in sports 42:39- one thing
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about football from over the weekend, Mere Christianity Book 3, this day in sports history, and on thing they liked. 0:00 Intro 2:40 Sports Roundup 17:42 Mere Christianity Part 3 39:45 This Day in Sports History 44:30 One Thing We Liked
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about Fall Football, Mere Christianity, and Fran Tarkenton. 0:00- intro 3:30-sports 19:30-Mere Christianity 41:17- this day in sports 45:18- one thing
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about Book 1 of Mere Christianity, the weekend of football, and one thing they liked this week. 0:00 Intro 5:30 Football talk 19:55 Mere Christianity Book 1 41:02 This Day in Sports History 45:01 One Thing We Liked
Join Matt and John as they share BREAKING NEWS, talk college football, make the case for Christian Education, and much more! 0:00 Intro and Breaking News 04:00 Sports Roundup 17:00 The Case for Christian Education 43:25 This Day in Sports History 47:54 One Thing We Liked
Join the conversation at Matt and John talk about OSU football, what we read this summer, and Ricky Henderson. 0:00- intro 3:27- sports 16:55- books 40:55- this day in sports 45:32- one thing
Join the conversation as Matt and John break down the New York Football Jets, negatives views on church, and Jim Thorpe. 0:00- intro 3:37- sports 18:27-how people feel about church 41:51-today in sports 48:10-one thing
Join Matt and John as they talk Olympics, the most recent release of the State of the Bible report focusing on How People Feel about the Church, and much more! State of the Bible: https://sotb.research.bible/ 0:00 Intro 02:45 Sports 19:35 How People Feel about the Church Part 1 44:00 This Day in Sports History 48:35 One Thing We Liked
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the Olympics, Eric Liddell, and Debbie Doooooom. 0:00- intro 5:20- sports 21:00- Eric Liddell https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/olympic-missionary-eric-liddell/ 37:30- today in sports 40:42- one thing
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the summer Olympics, THE Wedding, and Willie McCovey 0:00- intro 3:30- sports 18:34- THE Wedding 47:50- today in sports 51:20- one thing
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the Olympics, the Sermon on the Mount, and the All England Tennis Club. 0:00- Intro 5:18- sports 14:40- Sermon on the Mount 40:35- today in sports 44:26- one thing
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about Soccer, the Sermon on the Mount, and Carlos Alcaraz. 0:00- intro 5:17- sports 15:00- Sermon on the Mount 40:27 today in sports 44:55- one thing
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about sports, the Sermon on the Mount, and Satchel Paige. 0:00- intro 2:53- sports 7:30- sermon on the mount 41:45- this day in sports 45:48- one thing
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about Grimace, the Sermon on the mount, and Bob Seagren. 0:00- intro 7:42- sports 16:45- sermon on the mount 40:05- today in sports 45:40- one thing
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