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Wrestling With the Basics is a fun Bible Study with Rev. Matt Clark and Rev. John Lukomski.

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    • May 31, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 426 EPISODES

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    The Wrestling With the Basics podcast from KFUO Radio is truly a gem among theological podcasts. As a recently retired individual and now an empty nester, this show has brought me immense joy in this "empty" stage of my life (well, I do have a dog...son). The hosts, Pastors Matt and John, have a unique ability to combine humor with deep theological insights, making each episode both entertaining and informative.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the dynamic between the hosts. Pastors Matt and John have an undeniable chemistry that shines through in every episode. Their banter and lightheartedness make listening to their discussions feel like you're sitting down with two friends having a theological chat over coffee. This casual yet engaging atmosphere allows for a more relaxed approach to deep biblical topics, making it easier for listeners to understand and connect with the content.

    Another standout aspect of The Wrestling With the Basics podcast is its accessibility. While theology can often be daunting and difficult to grasp, Pastors Matt and John excel at presenting complex concepts in a way that is accessible to all listeners. They break down intricate biblical teachings into bite-sized pieces without sacrificing depth or accuracy. This allows individuals with varying knowledge levels to engage with the material and grow in their understanding of scripture.

    However, no podcast is without its flaws, and in the case of The Wrestling With the Basics, one possible drawback could be its focus on Christian theology exclusively. While this may not be an issue for devout Christians seeking theological discussions, it may limit the appeal to those with different religious backgrounds or interests in broader spiritual topics. Some listeners might find themselves longing for more diverse perspectives or discussions beyond Christian theology.

    In conclusion, The Wrestling With the Basics podcast from KFUO Radio is an excellent choice for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Christian theology while being entertained along the way. The combination of humor, accessibility, and thought-provoking discussions makes this podcast a standout among its peers. Whether you're a long-time follower of theological podcasts or just starting to explore the subject, I highly recommend giving The Wrestling With the Basics podcast a listen. You won't be disappointed!



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    Lost in the Crowd

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 29:34


    This week's episode looks at Revelation 7 and John 10. Jesus knows you by name. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    When Jesus Calls You By Your Full Name

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 29:34


    This week's episode looks at John 21. What do you do with a guy who denies you three times? Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    The Importance of the Resurrection

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 29:29


    This week's episode looks at 1 Corinthians 15. What difference does Jesus' resurrection make for our lives? Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    Easter Doubts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 29:31


    This week's program looks at Luke 24. At the first Easter, no one was saying "He is risen, indeed." Sometimes we've got doubts too. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    Endurance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 29:25


    This week's program looks at Hebrews 12: the purpose of discipline and how to survive it. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    Risky Nostalgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 29:24


    This week's program looks at Isaiah 43: when remembrance can be a bad thing. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    Better Than Paradise

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 29:21


    This week's program looks at Luke 23. How can you believe you'll be in paradise when you know you deserve to go to hell? Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    Tragic Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 29:18


    This week's program looks at Luke 13. What should our response be to the tragedies of our world? Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    Caiaphas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 27:09


    This week's program looks at John 11. What should we make of Caiaphas? Is he hero, or villain, or something else? Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    Temptation & Guilt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 30:26


    This week's program looks at Luke 4: the secret plan of the devil. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    From Dust to Dust

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 29:50


    This week's program looks at Genesis 3. What is the story behind the phrase "dust and ashes?" Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    The Christian Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 30:19


    This week's program looks at Genesis 2. How did Adam become a Christian? Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    Worst-Case Scenario

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 30:22


    This week's program looks at 1 Corinthians 15: The "what ifs" versus the facts. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    Woes & Blessings to All

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 29:57


    This week's program looks at Luke 6: words of warning and promises from a God of compassion. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    The Beast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 29:36


    This week's program looks at Revelation 13. Who is the beast, and how can we endure him as Christians? Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    You Are Gospelized

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 28:54


    This week's program looks at Luke 4:16-19. Jesus fulfills what the prophet Isaiah promised. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    Truth & Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 29:21


    This week's program looks at 1 John 4. What is the connection between "testing the spirits" and "loving one another"? Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    Exceeding Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 29:21


    This week's program looks at John 2 and 1 Corinthians 12. God does more than you can imagine! Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    Through Water & Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 29:18


    This week's program looks at Isaiah 43: The God of the Inconsequential. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    Where's My Star?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 29:26


    This week's program looks at Matthew 2: The personal significance of the star for the Magi. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    Christian Vocation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 29:28


    This week's program looks at Luke 3. What do we do now that our Savior is born? Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    The Mutual Consolation of the Brethren

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 29:17


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    Palm Sunday at Christmas?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 29:09


    This week's program looks at Luke 19:28-40. Why is Palm Sunday a good place to start the Christmas season? Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    A Different King

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 29:23


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    Revelation 7: Blessed Assurance (Rebroadcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 28:26


    Today's program looks at Revelation 7. How do we know for sure we are saved? This episode originally aired on November 25, 2023. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    Grumpy Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 29:21


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    The Indignant Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 29:21


    This week's program looks at Mark 10— the what and the whys of Jesus' feelings. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    Eternal Gospel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 29:21


    This week's program looks at Revelation 14—the Reformation that goes on forever. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    The Rich Young Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 29:19


    This week's program looks at Mark 10:17—the love of Jesus and the treasure of heaven. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    The Real Truth About Evil Angels

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 29:20


    This week's program looks at Revelation 12:7. The who, what, when, and where of Satan (but more about Jesus). Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

    The Real Truth About Good Angels

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 29:26


    What does the Bible teach us about the ministering spirits of God?

    Help My Unbelief!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 29:27


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    Beggars All

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 29:25


    This week's program looks at Mark 7:24-37. What do a Gentile woman and a deaf man have in common?

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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 29:23


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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 29:32


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    Letters from the War

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 29:22


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    Hunger and Thirst

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 28:39


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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 28:26


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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 28:21


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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 28:19


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    Feeding the Five Thousand, Part 2 - Mark 6:37-44

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 28:20


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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 28:23


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