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Two moderately-informed pastors try and make sense of church, media, and culture.

You Never Studied


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    The Ultimate Episode - A YNS Retrospective

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 31:10


    Hans and Evan say farewell to all the wonderful listeners of You Never Studied on this ultimate (final) episode of the show. 

    Episode 83: Crypto Worship, Surviving Religion 101, Outer Banks, and an Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 43:30


    People like NFTs. People also think they are dumb because cryptocurrency is ephemeral and not real. Hans and Evan discuss fandom around digital currency (among other things) and what that teaches us about ourselves and God. Then Evan reviews a book geared at Christian students that enroll in religion classes at secular universities and the challenges that come with them.  Then Evan discusses "The Outer Banks" on Netflix.Finally, an announcement for the YNS faithful. 

    Episode 82: Tearing Down Evangelical High Places, The Power of Moments, and Black Widow vs Loki

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 44:50


    Hans and Evan attempt to understand the continual tumult in celebrity pastor culture, Hans reviews a book on creating powerful moments, and it's time for another MCU roundup, giving their reviews on both Black Widow & Loki (spoilers!).

    Episode 081: Pastor and Plebe Takeover Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 31:01


    With Evan out, Hans and Dale get together to talk about eldering. Dale is in an elder process at his church and Hans tries and talk him out of it (not really). Then Dale shares a story about a time that he was walking around with friends and broke a bone.

    Episode 80: Speedrunners vs. Doctors, Confident Christians, and Video Game Sitcoms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 36:04


    Why are videogamers better at finding cheaters than physicians? What is the world coming to and how do Christians respond? What is this show about that Evan's watching (Hans doesn't know)? Thanks for joining us for this episode!

    Episode 79: Steal a Sermon, Steal Their Stories, Steal Every Trope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 46:25


    Welcome to the first of two episodes about stealing (or cheating, or stretching truth). Pastor plagiarism has made its way into the limelight. The world tries to tell better stories, but Jesus has the best. Finally, The Tomorrow War basically every sci-fi movie in a blender.

    Episode 78: Fireworks (with the Frozen Chosen and Norman Reedus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 35:23


    What happens when you try to do things the right way and it doesn't work out? A lot happens—and it isn't all good.  Evan is working through a great book on election—and he's also serving as a post-apocalyptic mail courier. We aren't joking.

    Episode 77: Raiders of the Lost Snark, Thoughts for Young Men, & The Chosen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 40:14


    Indiana Jones just turned 40! Hans and Evan discuss a criticism lobbed at Raiders of the Lost Ark--namely, that the plot doesn't matter, and we discuss criticism in general and when and how to respond. Then Hans reviews a book by J.C. Ryle. And finally, Evan talks about watching The Chosen.

    YNS After Hours - Loki Episodes 1 & 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 27:58


    Hans and Evan have a spoiler-filled discussion about the first two episodes of the new MCU Disney Plus Series LOKI.

    Episode 076: Film Fathers, Post-Nicene Fathers, and Quiet Fathers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 42:56


    Follow us on a fatherhood through-line this week in You Never Studied. In honor of Father's Day we track a few of our favorite topics of the week: (1) Ghostbusters, (2) Augustine, and (3) A Quiet Place Part 2. 

    Episode 75: Fauci Emails & Confirmation Bias, Plurality of Elders, and Tenet Spelled Backwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 46:25


    "See? I knew it!" Said everyone in the world about Dr. Fauci's FOIA email dump... no matter what they read or didn't read. Don't worry. Hans and Evan don't dive too deeply into pandemic stuff but rather use the Fauci email stuff to talk about the internet and confirmation bias. Then Hans has a book on the plurality of elders. And then Evan saw Tenet. Or maybe Evan was inverted and will see Tenet. We're not sure. It was kinda confusing.

    Episode 74: Taking on Big Ice Cream, Deep Discipleship, and Edge of Tomorrow War

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 43:10


    You know how those McDonald's Ice Cream Machines always seem to be broken? Turns out they are notoriously difficult to maintain and repair and need specialized technicians from the company that sells them to service them. Well, one startup found a way to help diagnose and repair the complicated machines. Until they get shut down by Big Fast Food and Big Ice Cream. Then Evan takes a swim in J.T. English's new book Deep Discipleship. Then Hans and Evan discuss the trailer for Chris Pratt's new Amazon film The Tomorrow War.

    Geriatric Millennials, Spiritual Leadership, and Phase 4 Theaters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 36:28


    Hans and Evan put their confirmation bias to good use, discussing an article that highlights how awesome older millennials are at everything. Then Hans reviews a re-read of Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders, and then we talk Marvel's "See You At The Movies" Phase 4 trailer.

    Episode 72: Farmers Without Borders, Biblical Theology, & Michael B. Jordan Without Remorse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 36:16


    What happens when a Belgian farmer moves an old stone so he could drive his tractor through an area? He accidentally changed his country's border with neighboring France! Then Evan reviews a 9 Marks book on Biblical Theology. And finally Hans tells us about the Prime Video Original Movie - Without Remorse.

    Episode 071: The None Majority, the Shepherd Leader, and Marvel Goes Wushu

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 38:56


    We all see things from our own perspective and, thus, often assume our experience is the norm. When it comes to those who are leaving the church, some new(er) research shows us that the exodus is more diverse than what might be assumed. This data can help us as shepherds, which is the book Hans reviewed. And what would an episode be if we didn't talk about Marvel? 

    Episode 070: Robot Overlords, A Book on Prayer, & Picard is Back (again)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 39:56


    In this seventieth (!) regular episode we bring you what we've all feared: a world run by AI and robots. Follow that up with a book on prayer and a brief discussion on the next season of Picard and you have yourself a barn burner of an episode.Like, share, and subscribe.

    YNS After Hours: The Captain Falcon and The Winter Solider (SPOILERS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 29:05


    To kick off a run of a few weeks of episodes we wanted to bring you our thoughts on the recently-completed run of The Falcon and The Winder Soldier.  Spoiler alert! A lot to discuss so let's dive right in.

    Episode 69: Dead and Forgotten, Simply Trinity Part 2, and A Discovery of Witches

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 37:01


    A man tragically dies alone in his apartment (or "flat" for our European listeners) and lies undisturbed... for nine years... because he has autopay for all his bills. Hans and Evan discuss and then resume the second part of Evan's review for Matthew Barrett's book Simply Trinity. Then Evan talks about a new "discovery" Andrea made (a TV show about witches).

    Episode 68: Easter Tweets, Pastoral Caring for Souls, & MCU Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 34:53


    A Pastor/Senator tweeted a thing about Easter.  It was not great. Hans and Evan discuss it (and then discuss if they should discuss it).  Then Hans reviews another pastoral leadership book. His take: also not great. Then we check in on the old MCU on Disney + both The Falcon & Winter Soldier half-way mark and the new trailer for the Loki series.  (Our take: It's great).

    Episode 67: Cooking with Mobsters, Simply Trinity Part 1, & NF Raps a Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 41:20


    What happens when you are an Italian mobster and fugitive uploads cooking videos on YouTube while hiding out in the Caribbean? (Hint: he gets caught) Then, Hans and Evan get theological, discussing a chapter of a book on the Trinity on Eternal Functional Subordination... and our heads hurt.  Finally, Hans brings us a musical Study Break where we talk about rapper NF's new song/video "Story."Get it while it's hot!

    Epispde 66: Preachers Still Wearing Sneakers, Narrative Sermons, & Captain Americas

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 40:18


    Preachers are still wearing sneakers! Hans and Evan revisit a topic all the way back from our first few episodes as the man behind the famous Preachers n Sneakers account has revealed his identity in order to sell his book. Then Hans talks about preaching through narrative sections of Scripture, and finally, the study break where they review the first episode of  The Falcon & the Winter Soldier

    YNS After Hours: Release the Snyder Cut

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 55:47


    Evan kicks Hans to the curb and joins another Googer, Hans' nerdier, younger brother, Dale, for a deep dive into the fabled SNYDER CUT of DC's Justice League, which just released on HBO Max. And boy do we have opinions. Take a listen.

    Episode 65: Coronavirsary, Church Membership, & Wandavision Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 44:16


    Hans and Evan look back on a year of life and ministry in the midst of a pandemic. Then look at Jonathan Leeman's 9 Marks Book on Church Membership, and finally, we tie up Wandavision's Finale.

    Episode 64: Fallen Leadership, Following Paul Tripp's Lead, & Greta Van Fleet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 37:40


    Tough topic this week as Hans and Evan take a look at a few recent instances of tremendous leadership failures that all lead back to the culture of each organization. Paul Tripp's book LEAD helps provide the antidote to such poisonous cultures. And then Evan talks about band Greta Van Fleet's new song "Heat Above."

    Episode 63: Blue Check Homes, John Cleese on Creativity, and More Wandavision

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 33:13


    What happens when homes can have fake Twitter Blue Checks? Sadly, some people believe it's real and actually want them. Then Evan discusses John Cleese short, cheerful guide on Creativity. Finally, Hans and Evan gush about how much they are continuing to enjoy Wandavision on Disney + and speculate on where it's heading next.

    Episode 62: Digital Resurrection, The Pastoral Rule, and Wandavision

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 40:16


    Hans and Evan discuss the merits of Microsoft turning people's dead loved ones into digital recreations. Then Hans reviews a book from a Pope! Finally, the first Marvel Disney Plus show has dropped--learn how both Hans and Evan felt about Wandavision.

    Episode 61: Q'spensationalism, Mea Culpa, One Captain Leaves & Another Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 38:44


    Is there a link between Dispensationalism and Q'Anon? Phil Vischer (jokingly) makes one, but Hans & Evan wanna discuss the implications of the joke. Then we look at a book on owning your mistakes as a pastor. Finally, we talk about the departure of James Harden and the potential re-emergence of Chris Evans in the role of Captain America. We're back!

    Episode 60: Conan O'Brien & Losing with Integrity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 33:20


    Conan O'Brien, the late-night host who has been in the game for almost three decades is moving from his current TBS offering to a weekly show on the streaming HBO Max. Why do you care? You might not, but Evan and Hans do. As life-long fans of Conan, we've seen the way the TV host has conducted himself through some career highs and lows that warrant discussion. Plus, he's really, really funny.

    Episode 59: Invasive Hornets & Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 29:14


    What happens when you finally locate a "Murder Hornet" nest? (A lot). Hans and Evan discuss it along with the early holiday spirit everyone seems to be needing.

    YNS After Hours - Election Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 34:15


    Hans and Evan do the unthinkable and TALK POLITICS. Particularly as it relates to Christians being faced with tough choices. Also, go vote.

    Episode 58: A Theology of Covid-19 and Web Slinging Meets Sling Ringing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 29:32


    Is Covid-19 a "blessing from God" or "divine judgment"? Or neither? It depends on who you ask and who's been infected... maybe? Hans and Evan try and make sense of this question. ALSO--Doctor Strange is joining Spider-Man for his third solo film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But will they use their made-up names?

    Episode 57: Urban Legends of Church History w/ Michael Svigel & John Adair

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 32:59


    You know all those stories you've heard about the early church? The books of the Bible were formed by a committee? Santa punched a heretic in the face? Hans and Evan get to the bottom of some of these legends and erroneous claims with authors and professors Michael Svigel and John Adair, as they discuss their new book: Urban Legends of Church History.

    Episode 56: Hopelessness, Sneak Peek, and Wandavision

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 28:16


    Hans and Evan talk through an Atlantic article on coping with the feeling of hopelessness during these troubling times. Then, we give a sneak peek at next week's deep dive into the Urban Legends of Church History. And Evan might just sell Hans on Wandavision on the air.

    Episode 055: Catholic Converts, Trinitarianism, and DUNE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 37:31


    The former editor of Christianity Today, among the foremost Evangelical Christian publications, converts to Catholicism. Hans and Evan discuss. Also Robert Letham's book on the Trinity. And the incredibly amazing Dune Trailer--at least, according to Evan.

    Episode 054: Beatles Break-Up Nuance, Sermon On The Mount, and Facing the Music with Bill and Ted

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 35:46


    Evan and Hans discuss the Beatles Breakup 50 years later and narratives that persist even though, like many things, the truth is much more complicated. Speaking of Truth, Hans talks a new book on the Sermon on the Mount. And then Evan reviews Bill & Ted Face the Music.

    YNS After Hours - DC Fandome

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 33:15


    Busy weeks for both Hans and Evan meant we didn't exactly come locked and loaded with a stacked episode this week. But you know who did come stacked for their online presentation this week? DC with their new film slate at their online "DC Fandome" event. Listen as Hans and Evan (okay, really just Evan) unpack it all for you.

    Episode 053: Mental Health Pandemic with Scott Bradford

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 45:59


    The CDC issued a new report that showed a marked increase in mental health issues and substance abuse. We talk to Medical Professional Scott Bradford about it. He believes this is a significant problem that is being underreported in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to our conversation to see what it all means.

    052: Time Away Takeaways, The Ripken Way, and Your Suggestions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 36:28


    Hans and Evan are back! A good hiatus isn't worth much if you don't talk about what you did and what you learned. That leads Hans to a discussion about coaching baseball THE RIPKEN WAY! And then we answer your burning questions you had for us the break about Bon Iver, Taylor Swift and the Snyder Cut!

    Episode 051: Getting Lost, Disagreeing about Politics, and Coffee Dad Shuffle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 39:49


    What happens to your brain you get lost? Hint: nothing good. What happens to Christians when they disagree about politics? Hint: also nothing good--usually--but we should work to change that and Jonathan Leeman's short booklet "How Can I Love Church Members with Different Politics?" is a good start. Then, Ben Rector's quarantine-inspired jam "It Would Be You."

    Episode 050: Religious Recession, Alicia Keys Tiny Desk, and Keaton Batman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 39:02


    Episode half a hundred!Thanks for sticking with us this long. We didn't even know this was our 50th episode (plus some random episodes).Where do we head with this one? To some of our favorite topics. What might COVID do for the church negatively? Have you seen the Alicia Keys Tiny Desk concert? Also, somehow old man Batman is coming back.

    Episode 049: Empathy, Teaching Theology, and Bill and Ted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 33:53


    Evan is back and we are all happy about it! It was time to get back to the basics—a normal flow of a show. A recent article on empathy got us wondering how thinly you can slice words before they mean almost nothing. That convo reminded us of how difficult it is to teach well. Then, to top it off, we talked a bit about the new Bill and Ted and whether or not it is a movie theater visit for us. Like, share, and subscribe.

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    Episode 049: Pastor and Plebe Takeover

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 42:20


    Evan was out of commission for an evening, but Hans roped in his brother, Dale, to come join for the podcast. They previously had a podcast (Pastor and Plebe) that was more of a freeform podcast and gave it a run again for this episode. Guilty consciences, race, and selfishness all show up in this episode.

    YNS After Hours: COVID-19 & Resuming Public Worship Services

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 46:37


    Hans and Evan are joined by special guest, fellow pastor, and family member, Kevin Bowles, to discuss how each is trying to approach resuming public worship gatherings at their respective churches.

    Episode 048: Youth Ministry Retrospective with Steve Corn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 49:52


    It isn't every day that we get to have an episode with one of the biggest influences in both of our lives. Steve Corn entered into our lives when we were young (around 10) and has been there ever since. We talk youth ministry, career changing, family discipleship strategies, and much more on this latest edition of You Never Studied.

    Episode 046: Cruise Blues, Investing Noobs, and Koresh's Short Fuse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 38:29


    Some people cannot WAIT to get back to . . . whatever it was that they were doing before they had to stop doing it. In a recent article that was (drumroll): cruise lines. We spend some time discussing the idea of longing for the past. From there Hans shares a book he read to help him teach his kids about invest in the future, and Evan finishes discussing Waco (now on Netflix).

    Episode 045: Disciple-making and Lifelong Learning with Vick Green

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 41:16


    With COVID-19 shutting down what seems to be all other news, it is a good time to expose the world to some of our friends. This week's episode we interview Vick Green. We both served on staff with Vick and he has since moved on to focus heavily on helping local churches improve their disciple-making. He's a great hang and really helpful if you feel like you're stuck in ministry. Listen to this episode to learn about what he's working on and how he keeps himself sharp as a learner

    Episode 044: Home Movies and Piper's Take on Corona

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 33:16


    Sometimes people say things and then have to immediately have to un-say those things. It isn't uncommon—but when you are part of a multi-billion dollar enterprise, the stakes are a little higher. Warner Brothers said, "We are rethinking the movie experience" and then said, "Jk we love movies." In the world of COVID, these stories make us chuckle. That plus John Piper wrote a book on COVID make up this week's You Never Studied.

    Episode 043: Screen Time with Grace, Worthy Women, and Kids Fantasy Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 39:17


    A recent Wired article talked about how to just shut off your screen time notifications so that you don't feel guilty. Should this be what we do? How has staying at home changed our schedules and how we approach our days? Hans finished up a book recommended by a congregant, and Courtney (Hans' wife) is tearing through Harry Potter books with the kids.

    Episode 042: On Passover (with Chris Katulka)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 41:01


    This week we brought in Hans' old seminary friend Chris to help discuss Jesus, holy week, and Passover. Chris works for Friends of Israel and spends his days doing radio, writing for their ministry, and (when no virus) leading trips to Israel to better help people better understand what God has revealed in Scripture.

    Episode 041: Ask the Expert(s)—Digital Eucharist with Dr. Michael Svigel & Dr. John Dyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 40:32


    With so many churches live-streaming, the decision on communion comes to the forefront. On a whim, we asked Dr. Michael Svigel, department chair of theological studies at Dallas Seminary, if he’d come on to live stream an episode of our podcast. Dr. Svigel had argued that churches could replicate many things, but communion was not one of them.Dr. Svigel said he would do it, but only if Dr. John Dyer, dean of enrollment services and distance education at Dallas Seminary (also a coding ninja), would join. Dr. Dyer writes on the intersection of theology and technology. Last week he wrote about historic views of communion as well as how churches approach participating in communion online.Graciously, and on short notice, both came on to discuss, and the conversation was incredibly helpful.

    Episode 040: The Coronasode (Live [to tape!])

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 34:52


    In different times we do different things—like live stream the recording of the episode and leaving it for you to enjoy on a Monday (with minor edits). A week ago many churches were scrambling to figure out what to do and how to do it when they weren't meeting. We work through this reality, our decisions, some lessons learned, and a couple predictions now that life has been somewhat upended temporarily.

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