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What Now is a podcast about conversations. We are a couple of Pastors that just want to have a conversation about real life; everything from studying the Bible to current events in the news. We want to have a conversation with you! Have a question or a

Jonathan Barker & Johnathan Bass


    • Feb 26, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Let's Talk About Individual Soul Liberty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 29:27


    In this episode of What Now, we delve into the complex and often misunderstood concept of individual soul liberty within the Christian worldview. Our hosts, Pastor Johnathan Bass and Pastor Jake Easter, offer valuable insights on balancing personal freedom with the call to Christian community and responsibility. We love to hear from our listeners!Like us on [Facebook!](https://www.facebook.com/whatnowconversationspodcast)From our Facebook page, you can send us an e-mail or instant message!If you'd like, you can also email us directly at

    Let's Talk About Discipleship

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 30:34


    Today, Johnathan and Jake have a conversation about what exactly discipleship is, what it looks like, and why it is so important.We love to hear from our listeners! Like us on [Facebook!](https://www.facebook.com/whatnowconversationspodcast) From our Facebook page, you can send us an e-mail or instant message! If you'd like, you can also email us directly at  

    Let's Talk About Finding A Church Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 30:24


    Today, we take a look at things to consider when looking for a Church to call home.We love to hear from our listeners so reach out to us on Facebook Messenger or send an email to whatnowpodcast@outlook.com if you have any questions you'd love for us to answer or a topic you'd love to hear us talk about.  We love to hear from our listeners!Like us on [Facebook!](https://www.facebook.com/whatnowconversationspodcast)From our Facebook page, you can send us an e-mail or instant message!If you'd like, you can also email us directly at

    Let's Talk About Leading Someone To Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 29:27


    Today's episode is all about leading someone to Christ.  We love to hear from our listeners!Like us on [Facebook!](https://www.facebook.com/whatnowconversationspodcast)From our Facebook page, you can send us an e-mail or instant message!If you'd like, you can also email us directly at

    Let's Talk About the Will of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 33:50


    Today's episode is all about the will of God. How to know God's will for your life. How to be sure if God's will for your life. Many people struggle with the answers to these questions so give a listen, and learn about God's will. Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!As always, thanks so much for listening!Facebook MessengerEmail

    Let's Talk About Reading Your Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 31:27


    In today's conversation for life, Johnathan Bass and Jake Easter explore the transformative power of reading your Bible.Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!As always, thanks so much for listening!Facebook MessengerEmail

    Getting Involved in the Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 31:41


    Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!As always, thanks so much for listening!Facebook MessengerEmail

    Let's Talk About Discouragement

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 32:43


    Join the guys this week as they have an impromptu conversation about discouragement and encouragement in the ministry.Today, we answer a very popular and controversial question being asked today; can you be a Christian and not go to Church?  Give a listen as we look into God's Word for an answer.Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!As always, thanks so much for listening!Facebook MessengerEmail

    Do you have to go to Church to be a Christian?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 33:09


    Today, we answer a very popular and controversial question being asked today; can you be a Christian and not go to Church?  Give a listen as we look into God's Word for an answer.Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!As always, thanks so much for listening!Facebook MessengerEmail

    Let's Talk About Judging

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 31:27


    We hear it all the time, "Judge not, that ye be not judged." - Everyone knows this verse, but what exactly does it mean?  Join us today as we break it down and look at the context surrounding it and form a true, Biblical conversation on judging.Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!As always, thanks so much for listening!Facebook MessengerEmail

    Let's Talk About Making Visitors Feel Welcomed At Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 34:24


    Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!As always, thanks so much for listening!Facebook MessengerEmail

    Let's Talk About Witnessing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 33:30


    Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!As always, thanks so much for listening!Facebook MessengerEmail

    Let's Talk About Praying Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 29:48


    Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!As always, thanks so much for listening!Facebook MessengerEmail

    Let's Talk About Praying Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 30:32


    Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!As always, thanks so much for listening!Facebook MessengerEmail

    Let's Talk About Praying Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 29:07


    Welcome to another exciting episode of "What Now, Conversations for Life"! In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of praying and the impact of sin on our prayers being answered.Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!As always, thanks so much for listening!Facebook MessengerEmail

    Special Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 7:43


    Special announcement today about season 3!Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!As always, thanks so much for listening!Facebook MessengerEmail 

    Digital Detoxing Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 31:38


    The two JB's are back this week continuing the conversation about the need for a digital detox.  Today, the guys focus on how exactly to take a digital detox.Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!As always, thanks so much for listening!Facebook Messenger Email 

    Digital Detoxing Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 34:13


    Today, the two JB's have a conversation about why we need to limit ourselves when it comes to digital devices.Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!As always, thanks so much for listening!Facebook MessengerEmail

    Let's Talk About How We Study the Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 39:34


    Today, Jake & Johnathan have a conversation about how we study the Bible.  They talk about technique, schedule, tools, etc. If you want to know something about studying, this episode is for you!Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!As always, thanks so much for listening!Facebook Messenger Email 

    Let's Talk About Bi-Vocational Pastors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 35:20


    On today's episode, Johnathan & Jake have a conversation about what it means to be a bi-vocational Pastor.  They discuss the challenges and the blessings that come with bi-vocational ministry. Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!As always, thanks so much for listening!Facebook MessengerEmail 

    Pastoring In A Rural Area

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 35:30


    Today, the guys have a conversation about the challenges and rewards of pastoring Churches in rural areas.Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!As always, thanks so much for listening!Facebook MessengerEmail

    How To Help Your Pastor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 35:16


    Being a Pastor can be tough.  Today, the guys share severals things you can do, and some things you should not do, so as to help your Pastor out!Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!As always, thanks so much for listening!Facebook MessengerEmail

    Let's Talk About Procrastination & Perfection

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 35:29


    Today, Johnathan and Jake have a conversation about procrastination & perfection.  These two things can really cause some havoc in our lives.  Give a listen as the guys approach both from a Biblical view and offer some insight on how to deal with them in your life.Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!As always, thanks so much for listening!Facebook Messenger Email

    Let's Talk About False Teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 38:27


    Today, Jake and Johnathan have a conversation about false teachers. What are the characteristics of a false teacher, and how do we spot one? Give a listen as the guys answer these questions and more using the Bible as their guide.Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!As always, thanks so much for listening!Facebook MessengerEmail

    Let's Talk About Speaking In Tongues

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 35:04


    In today's episode, Jake and Johnathan have a conversation about what speaking in tongues is all about.  What does the Bible say about speaking in tongues versus what we see in Churches today?  Find out in this episode.Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!Facebook Messenger: facebook.com/whatnowconversationspodcastEmail: whatnowpodcast@outlook.comAs always, thanks so much for listening!

    Let's Talk About Women's Roles In The Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 37:20


    In today's episode, Johnathan and Jake have a conversation about the roles of women in the church.  The conversation concerns what the Bible says women can't do, but at the same time discusses the high calling that the Bible puts on women.  Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!Facebook: facebook.com/whatnowconversationspodcastEmail: whatnowpodcast@outlook.comAs always, thanks so much for listening!

    Let's Talk About the Pastor's Attire and Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 31:28


    Today, the guys are having a conversation about how a Pastor should dress and answer a listener's question about what Bibles we like to use when preaching, reading and studying.Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!Facebook MessengerEmailAs always, thanks so much for listening!

    Let's Talk About Pastoral Qualifications Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 31:34


    The Bible specifically speaks about the qualifications for those who will lead a congregation of people. These qualifications have been the same for over 2,000 years.In today's episode, the guys conclude their conversation on the Biblical qualifications of a Pastor.Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!Facebook MessengerEmailAs always, thanks so much for listening!

    Let's Talk About Pastoral Qualifications Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 32:53


    The Bible specifically speaks about the qualifications for those who will lead a congregation of people. These qualifications have been the same for over 2,000 years.The guys are back this week continuing the conversation from last week on what the Bible says concerning qualifications to be a Pastor.Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!Facebook MessengerEmailAs always, thanks so much for listening!

    Let's Talk About Pastoral Qualifications

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 35:23


    The Bible specifically speaks about the qualifications for those who will lead a congregation of people. These qualifications have been the same for over 2,000 years.  In this episode, the guys have a conversation about the qualifications of a pastor or preacher as prescribed by the Bible.Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!Facebook MessengerEmailAs always, thanks so much for listening! 

    Let's Talk About Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 38:28


    We are glad to have Jonathan Barker back in the studio today!  In this episode, the guys will explore what it means to date from a godly perspective, find the right partner and how to keep your relationship healthy and strong. We will be discussing the importance of dating the right person as a Christian, and how to make sure that your relationship follows godly wisdom. Join us as we discuss all things dating from a biblical worldview!-Have a topic you'd like us to discuss?  Have comments or questions about the episode?  Reach out to us below!  We love hearing from our listeners!As always, thanks so much for listening!Facebook MessengerEmail

    Let's Talk About Personal Holiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 33:38


    On today's episode, Johnathan and Jake continue the conversation from last week on personal holiness and separation for the believer.Have a suggestion for a future topic?  Have a question, comment?  Reach out to us below:Facebook: Facebook.com/whatnowconversationspodcastEmail: whatnowpodcast@outlook.comThanks for listening!

    Let's Talk About Tattoos and Piercings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 32:31


    Today, Johnathan and Jake talk about a Christian's response to tattoos and piercings.We recorded this episode in response to a listener question...If you have a question, or a topic you'd like for us to talk about, reach out to us!Email: whatnowpodcast@outlook.comFacebook: Facebook.com/whatnowconversationspodcastThanks for listening!

    Let's Talk About Special Needs Children in Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 42:25


    Join us today for a great conversation with special guest, Christianna Brewster, about how we can help special needs children in the Church.We love to hear from our listeners!  Reach out to us below with questions, comments, and ideas for topics!Facebook: Facebook.com/whatnowconversationspodcastEmail: whatnowpodcast@outlook.comAs always, thanks for listening!

    Let's Talk About Anxiety and Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 40:59


    On today's episode, the guys are joined by special guest Jocelyn Delaney for a conversation about anxiety and depression.  We love to hear from our listeners!  Reach out to us below with questions, comments, and ideas for topics!Facebook: Facebook.com/whatnowconversationspodcastEmail: whatnowpodcast@outlook.comAs always, thanks for listening!

    Introducing Jake Easter, and Let's Talk About Prodigals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 34:56


    Today, we introduce Bro. Jake Easter to the podcast family!  We also have a conversation about how to handle a prodigal child, friend, or family member.We love to hear from our listeners!  Reach out to us below with questions, comments, and ideas for topics!Facebook: Facebook.com/whatnowconversationspodcastEmail: whatnowpodcast@outlook.comAs always, thanks for listening!

    Big News For Next Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 11:57


    Merry Christmas!We are taking a Christmas break, but we have big news to share with you about next year!We love to hear from our listeners!  Do you have an idea for a topic or a question?  Reach out to us below:E-mail: whatnowpodcast@outlook.comFacebook: Facebook.com/whatnowconversationspodcast 

    Let's Talk About Church Music Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 36:31


    Today on the podcast, Pastor Jeremy Simpson joins J & J again as we conclude our conversation about music.  Listen to Pastor Simpson's podcast, "Treasures of Truth" here: https://anchor.fm/jeremy-d-simpson - You can subscribe using the podcast platform of your choice.If you're on Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review!If you have an idea for a topic you'd like to hear, or if you have any questions for us, reach out to us below:Facebook: @whatnowconversationspodcastEmail: whatnowpodcast@outlook.comHave a blessed week!

    Let's Talk About Church Music Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 30:26


    Today, J & J are joined by special guest Pastor Jeremy Simpson as we have a conversation about what music is acceptable or not acceptable to use in Church.  We get this question quite often and we hope that this conversation helps you with an answer.If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review!We love to hear from our listeners!  Please reach out to us below if you have a word of encouragement, a question you'd like us to answer, or just have some feedback about an episode:Facebook: @whatnowconversationspodcastEmail: whatnowpodcast@outlook.com 

    Let's Talk About Doubt

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 29:37


    Doubt is a real problem in many a believer's life.  Today, J & J have a conversation about doubting one's salvation, and other subjects of doubt in the Christian life.  We hope it's a help to you.Have a suggestion for a topic you'd like us to cover or a question you'd like answered on the podcast?  Then reach out to us below:Email: whatnowpodcast@outlook.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/whatnowconversationspodcastThanks for listening!

    Let's Talk About Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 26:22


    Happy Thanksgiving!Today, J & J have a conversation about all things Thanksgiving.  What are you thankful for?  Reach out to us below and let us know...Have an idea for a topic?  Have a question you want us to answer on the podcast?Email us at whatnowpodcast@outlook.comSend us a message on Facebook at Facebook.com/whatnowconversationspodcastAs always, thanks for listening!

    Let's Talk About Finishing The Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 28:45


    Join us today as J & J talk about finishing the race faithfully.  How do we remain faithful in the work God has called us to do?  How can we keep from straying off the right path?  Have a question?  Have an idea for a topic you want to hear us discuss?  Reach out to us below:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatnowconversationspodcastEmail: whatnowpodcast@outlook.com

    Let's Talk About Baptists

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 33:00


    Today, J & J answer the question of what the phrase, "Independent, Fundamental, Pre-Millennial, White-Horse-Riding, Baptist" means. :-)We have you enjoy the discussion!If you have an idea for a topic or a question, reach out to us below:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatnowconversationspodcastEmail: whatnowpodcast@outlook.comThanks for listening! 

    Let's Talk About Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 41:52


    Join us today as we talk books!  All sorts of books!  We give a rundown of some of our favorites and why we love them so much!Have a question or idea for a topic?  Want a list of the books we talked about in this episode?  Reach out to us using the following:Email: whatnowpodcast@outlook.comFacebook: Facebook.com/whatnowconversationspodcastWe'd love to hear from you!

    Let's Talk About TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 36:35


    Season 2 premiere!  Today, join us as we talk TV...Should a Christian watch TV?.. What does the Bible say about entertainment?  Give listen and find out as J & J have a conversation about these questions.Have a question or idea for a topic?  Reach out to us using the following:Email: whatnowpodcast@outlook.comFacebook: Facebook.com/whatnowconversationspodcastWe'd love to hear from you!

    Let's Answer Some Listener Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 31:37


    In this season 1 finale, J & J answer a couple questions from our listeners.  One is concerning burial practices, concerning what's Biblical and what's not, then we answer a question concerning entertainment.  We hope you enjoy today's episode!Have a question?  Have an idea you'd like to hear us have a conversation about?  Send us an email or reach out to us on Facebook!whatnowpodcast@outlook.comhttps://www.facebook.com/whatnowconversationspodcast 

    Let's Talk About Temptation Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 26:09


    Pastors Jonathan Barker and Johnathan Bass are back today with the conclusion of our conversation about temptation.Follow us on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/whatnowconversationspodcastDo you have a topic you'd like us to have a conversation about? If so, drop us an email @ whatnowpodcast@outlook.comWe'd love to hear from you!

    Let's Talk About Temptation Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 30:55


    Pastors Jonathan Barker and Johnathan Bass are back this week continuing the conversation about temptation. Today, we are going to be talking about what to do about temptation now that we understand that it's something everyone deals with.

    Let's Talk About Temptation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 32:42


    Today, Pastors Jonathan Barker and Johnathan Bass have a conversation about temptation. What is temptation and what it is not. We hope today's episode is a help to you!Got questions, comments, or an idea for a topic?  Shoot us an email at whatnowpodcast@outlook.com or send a message on Facebook.Make sure to follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whatnowconversationspodcast

    Let's Talk About Fornication

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 36:23


    On the podcast this week, we broaden the topic last week of adultery and have a conversation about fornication.Got questions, comments, or an idea for a topic?  Shoot us an email at whatnowpodcast@outlook.comNew episodes released every Monday!

    Let's Talk About Adultery

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 32:40


    This week on What Now? Hosts Jonathan Barker and Johnathan Bass have a conversation about adultery. Thank you for the listener that suggested this topic! Got questions, comments, or an idea for a topic?  Shoot us an email at whatnowpodcast@outlook.comNew episodes released every Monday!

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