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Would you call yourself an overthinker? I know I would. It has created anxieties, procrastination and hindered my success in various ways.Tune in to my conversation with Dr. Brian Arnold and learn:Why we overthink and what it's rooted inHow tigers are connected to overthinkingWhat to do when you start overthinking and get anxiousThe first step to take when you start over analyzing If certain personalities are more prone to overthinkHow the need for control is connected with overthinking and anxieties How to know you're an overthinker and what you can do about itHow communication helps with overthinkingDr. Brian E. Arnold is a dynamic keynote speaker, professor, and author who has dedicated over two decades to helping individuals unlock their true potential and achieve meaningful success.Our guest is Dr. Brian E. Arnold (Dr. B), the creator of the transformative Journey to Freedom podcast and program, a life-changing experience designed for those feeling stuck and ready to move forward.Connect with him:Website- https://www.brianearnold.com/Book- https://store.bookbaby.com/book/there-is-no-tiger

Ready to dive deeper into raw, unfiltered stories? Subscribe today for exclusive contents and upcoming episode alerts of the www.OnTheEdgePodcast.com In this episode, former Olympic-level track athlete Brian Arnold shares his remarkable journey from competing against legends like Edwin Moses to becoming a transformational coach. With 8 children, 16 grandchildren, and 38 years of coaching experience, Brian reveals the parallels between athletic excellence and personal achievement. In this powerful conversation, Brian unpacks his latest project "Journey to Freedom," interviewing 100 Black Men about breaking through limitations, plus insights from his new book "The Decision Formula." Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or seeking personal growth, his practical approach to overcoming analysis paralysis and achieving goals will resonate. Watch through to the end for candid discussions about aging as a former elite athlete and coaching today's instant-gratification generation. New Full Episodes every THURSDAY at 10:00 am. Clips are released throughout the week. Join our community at OnTheEdgePodcast.com for exclusive content and member benefits! Facebook Group: @ontheedgepodcast Facebook Page: @MeetScottGroves Locals: https://reddotbluestate.locals.com/ Instagram: @ScottLGroves #TrackAndField #PersonalDevelopment #LifeCoaching ------------ Quickly- I'm Scott Groves - Husband, Father, Loan Officer, Coach, Author, Podcaster, and Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I gave up boxing, where I was 5-0 in amateur fights, when I turned 40. BJJ is safer for old men than getting punched in the head :-) You can find out everything about me HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-) Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized. I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at Scott@ScottGrovesTeam.com or find all my links to connect HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves I can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!! New Full Episodes are released every THURSDAY at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!! ------------- Thank you for checking out the Podcast. We're building our community AS WE SPEAK and would love it if you checked us out in one of our communities: On The Edge Podcast Community & Facebook Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ontheedgepodcast/ On The Edge Podcast Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeetScottGroves On The Edge Podcast on Locals: https://reddotbluestate.locals.com/ Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ScottLGroves ------------ www.OnTheEdgePodcast.com ------------ Don't care for YouTube and prefer listening instead? We got you covered wherever podcasts are found: Apple Podcasts: www.bit.ly/oteapple Google Podcasts: www.bit.ly/otegoogle Spotify: www.bit.ly/otespotify Breaker: www.bit.ly/otebreaker Radio Public: www.bit.ly/oteradio Pocket Casts: www.bit.ly/otepocket Anchor: www.bit.ly/oteanchor ----------- Do YOU or SOMEBODY YOU KNOW want to be featured in the podcast? Questions, inquiries, booking a show? Any topics or people you'd like us to cover? Send us an email: scott@ontheedgepodcast.com ----------- Spread the word and help us out! It doesn't cost a thing to hit that Like Button, Subscribe, and turn on the notification bell. Comments are appreciated and will be responded to! Doing any of these things tells the YouTube Algorithm that you like what you see and helps others find us as well! -----------

In this episode of the Be Authentic or GTFO Podcast, host Eric Oberembt sits down with Brian Arnold to discuss the transformative journey from being an employee to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Drawing from personal experiences and industry insights, Brian shares the challenges and triumphs he faced while making the leap to entrepreneurship.Eric and Brian delve into essential strategies for building a thriving business, highlighting the importance of mindset, risk management, and seizing opportunities. Whether you're contemplating a career shift or already on the entrepreneurial path, this episode offers actionable advice and inspiration to help you navigate your own journey. Tune in to learn how to harness your potential and build a business that aligns with your passion and goals. #fromemployeetoentrepreneur #businessmindset #businessjourney Listen to this episode on other podcast platforms: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/BeAuthenticSpotifyGoogle Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/BeAuthenticGooglePodcastApple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/BeAuthenticApplePodcastAmazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/BeAuthenticAmazonMusic Connect with "Be Authentic or GTFO" on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beauthenticorGTFOInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beauthenticorGTFOWebsite: https://beauthenticorgtfo.com Follow Podcast Host Eric Oberembt on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eric.oberembtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oberembt

When the Supreme Court earlier this summer overturned its 40-year-old Chevron doctrine, it threw into question how far agencies can go in writing new regulations. Several cybersecurity regulations now in the development stage are now in question, according to my next guest. The director of legal affairs at Huntress, Brian Arnold, joins me now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When the Supreme Court earlier this summer overturned its 40-year-old Chevron doctrine, it threw into question how far agencies can go in writing new regulations. Several cybersecurity regulations now in the development stage are now in question, according to my next guest. The director of legal affairs at Huntress, Brian Arnold, joins me now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*Sensitive ears alert! An F bomb happen in all the excitement as we recorded! Hello friends! Bringing you something a little different this summer, bite-size episodes that you can enjoy with a little more frequency than usual. Celebrating Kate Frischkorn and Brian Arnold, crew on the racing yacht PSP Logistics in the Clipper Round the World Race! I felt so honored to be able to sit down in conversation with them, ON the boat in Washington, DC, USA.. just before they raced across the north Atlantic to Oban, Scotland in the final leg of the race!  YouTube Playlist for this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBqS3lNqXHd23YZ6mtYCvHhKx10SgcTkf Clipper Race website: https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/ The PSP's team hub: https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/team/psp-worldwide-logistics/team-hub On on friends!  

Dr. Brian Arnold joins Dr. Matt and Rex to discuss leadership in the pulpit ministry of the local church. Brian is the former President of Phoenix Seminary and now serves as the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Paducah, KY.

Joining us is Dr. Brian Arnold, a thoracic surgeon at Albany Medical Center. Ray Graf hosts.

In this thought-provoking podcast, Vikram Chand, Professor of Law at the University of Lausanne and Brian Arnold, (co)author of International Tax Primer and Comparative Income Taxation, unravel the complexities surrounding Corporate Tax Incentives in the context of Pillar II, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the evolving global tax environment. As countries adapt to the new rules, the conversation serves as a guide for policymakers and businesses alike to navigate the changing tides of corporate taxation. Learn more about Corporate Tax Incentives. This podcast episode is part of International Law Talk. Wolters Kluwer will bring you insightful analysis, commentary, and discussion from thought leaders and experts on current topics in the field of International Arbitration, IP Law, International Tax Law, Competition Law and other international legal fields. Music tune: Scuba, Metre. #internationallawtalk

Welcome to Loan Officer Freedom, the #1 podcast in the country for loan officers, hosted by Carl White. In this episode, your host, Carl White was invited to be a guest on a podcast for real estate agents and decided to share the episode with his loan officer audience. Carl and the podcast host, Brian Arnold, discuss strategies for increasing business and offer valuable insights that can benefit both loan officers and real estate agents. Tune in to discover the power of discipline, the importance of finding successful mentors, and the value of focusing on proven strategies. Schedule a one-on-one free coaching call, click here or visit LoanOfficerStrategyCall.com.

New episode drop with Brian from Bird Of Prey Fishing TackleAudio: https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb224138Video: https://youtu.be/e-fIe8BbAZ0Brian comes on the show and breaks down all of the gear he has been pouring his life and soul into to create this rock-solid brand that so many anglers depend upon.  One little unknown fact is that these jigs have also been used to catch whiting in the surf (shhh, that's a secret!).  Loaded with good knowledge of surf fishing, sheepshead fishing, and much more.  Enjoy this week's episode!  Social to follow:Website: https://birdofpreyfishingtackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/birdofpreyfishingtackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/bpftackle/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@birdofpreyfishingtackleThis Episode Is Sponsored By: Ninja Tackle: Ninja Dagger, 7' Travel Rod, Bummy Stick, Akios reels, rigs, bait, and firearm accessories (optics, Glock parts, attachments, and more)  Bait Check:  DS Custom Tackle: Tackle Supply for all anglers.  Floats, rigs, jigs, bait, and more Bait Check:   Kids Can Fish Foundation: Kids Can Fish is a state and federally-recognized 501(c)(3) charitable foundation.  Their mission is to teach kids fishing fundamentals and, most importantly, HAVE FUN!!   Bait Check:   The Sinker Guy: The Bruno & Mortician rig, Sputnik Sinkers, Sinker pouring supplies, and terminal tackle.Theme Song Dirty Rock by TwisteriumMentions:Destin Princess & Destiny Party Boat FWCBlackwater FishingGulf Breeze Bait & TacklePensacola Beach Fishing PierEmerald Coast Bait and TackleFrisky FinsSalty's Pompano RigsFishbitesJustin Reed FishingEagle ClawFishGumOutcast Tackle and MarineYakin With JackLawless TideMustad HooksOwner HooksExtreme Ownership (book)#findingdemosurffishing #birdofpreyfishingtackle  #podcast #beachfishing #surffishing #surfcasting #sheepshead #whiting #fishing #DestinPrincessPartyBoat DestinyPartyBoat #FWC #GulfBreezeBaitAndTackle #PensacolaBeachFishingPier #EmeraldCoastBaitAndTackle #FriskyFins #SaltysPompanoRigs #Fishbites #JustinReedFishing #EagleClawHooks #FishGum #OutcastTackleAndMarine #YakinWithJack #TheLawlessTide #MustadHooks #OwnerHooks #ExtremeOwnership

Tuesday September 19, 2023 *** Kelly & the Great Dog Escape *** Brandon surprised by social media response to his dating advice *** The Nick Chubb injury *** Habits that may be exhausting you *** Kelly calls Brandon out for offering his steak to strangers *** How often do you go commando *** High Five: Costco employee finds and returns envelope with $4K *** Gen Z doesn't proofread or use punctuation *** Brian Arnold from the Jonesboro Police Department talks Tip A Hero for Special Olympics of Arkansas ***

Join us on the next episode of Finding Certainty as we dive into the remarkable life journey of Brian Arnold, a former Mafia card shark turned believer, pastor, entrepreneur, speaker, and author. From being an adopted fur trader's child to a seasoned acrobat with the Shrine Circus, Brian's life has been a whirlwind of diverse experiences that have shaped him into the extraordinary individual he is today. Throughout the show, we'll explore Brian's incredible transformation, from navigating the treacherous waters of the Mafia to becoming a successful business owner, eternal life coach, and influential speaker and trainer. His story is nothing short of astounding, defying all odds and proving that change and transformation are possible, no matter how dire the circumstances may seem. The conversation with Brian will focus on essential life topics that resonate with us all: succeeding with change, overcoming obstacles, and freeing oneself from unhealthy relationships. Whether you're looking to escape a toxic partnership, break free from a challenging employment situation, or overcome financial difficulties, Brian's experiences and insights will provide invaluable guidance and inspiration. As the author of The Supernatural Author of Right Thinking and the creator of the revolutionary 75 Dot Connector Discipleship Course, Brian has a wealth of wisdom to share. He is a Kingdom Soul-winning evangelist, teaching others how to embrace their Kingdom identity as believers and tap into their full potential, becoming powerful agents of positive change in the world. Throughout the show, Brian will unravel the secrets of accessing the power within oneself, drawing upon his own experiences to enlighten and empower listeners. With his infectious energy and captivating storytelling, Brian's journey will both entertain and educate, leaving you inspired and motivated to embrace change and embark on new directions in your own life. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Brian Arnold's extraordinary life story and discover the keys to unlocking your true potential. Tune in to Finding Certainty and be prepared to be inspired on how to navigate life's challenges, seize opportunities, and create a positive impact in the world, just like Brian has done. Now is the time to step into your destiny and find certainty in the midst of life's uncertainties! To learn more about Mr. Arnold, visit https://www.kpsolvers.com. To learn more about Patrick Laing, Finding Certainty, or Certainty Management, go to www.certaintylive.com, www.certaintyteam.com, or text the word Certainty to 26786.

Driven by AI, we are on the brink of a transformational shift that will disrupt and shape both traditional and remote work. In this episode, Dr. Brian Arnold, Professor in the Sanford College of Education at National University, and chair of Global Innovation, Social-Emotional Learning, and Educational Technology, is joined by Benjamin Schleider, author of The Millennial's AI Guide to Remote Work: Travel Anywhere and Join the Workforce of The Future, to discuss the use of AI to enhance remote work.

Matt Wireman00:00:23 - 00:01:00Welcome to another episode of Off the Wire. This is Matt Wireman and I am so thankful to have with me Dr. Brian Arnold, who is currently serving as the president of Phoenix Seminary. And that is really fun to say. I met Brian while he and I were students at Southern Seminary together. And I believe we had an early church history class on Augustine together, if I'm not mistaken. And I had no idea that guys that I was going to school with were going to be president. So here you go. So I'm really thankful to have you, Brian, on this podcast. And I just wanted to thank you for your time.Brian Arnold00:01:01 - 00:01:03Well, it's great to be with you, Matt. Thanks for asking me on.Matt Wireman00:01:03 - 00:01:24Yeah, so you, we were chatting before we hit the record button and you've been at Phoenix Seminary for five years you say and then just recently have taken the post as present. Can you kind of walk us through what that transition has been like and what you find yourself busying yourself with as opposed to what you found yourself busying yourself with?Brian Arnold00:01:25 - 00:02:55Absolutely. So in 2014, actually, I got a call from a friend of mine, Dr. John Meade, who was also at Southern with us. He was doing his PhD in Old Testament and said, hey, are you looking for a job in academia? And I was pastoring at the time, and I'd love to tell more and more about that if you'd like. And he said, there's a position open to Phoenix. So I applied for it and got the position. We moved across the country in May of 2015, which is not the time to come to Phoenix to get the brunt of the brutal summers. See if you're really committed. That's why you went to Phoenix. Absolutely. And taught in church history and systematic theology for those first couple of years. What I recognized pretty quickly about myself is as much as I love scholarship and I enjoy writing and lecturing, I also noticed, one I've noticed this my entire adult life, even before, is a mentorship and a desire to help make things better. So some of my colleagues are exceptionally gifted scholars, but I always found myself drifting into more meetings and thinking through curricular issues and just noticing, especially at Phoenix Seminary, how much potential I saw here and wanted to maximize that as much as possible. And part of it was I never thought I'd actually get a job even teaching at a seminary. And I wanted to make sure the Phoenix Seminary had every chance it had in this kind of environment to be successful in the long haul. So that's what kind of led me to administration.Matt Wireman00:02:55 - 00:03:10Yeah, so your goal was not to be in higher education. It sounds like you were a pastor when you got that phone call from John. So like, what were you thinking? For one, why did you get the PhD if you knew you were going to be a pastor?Brian Arnold00:03:11 - 00:03:28So I almost had to go all the way back to college when I first got a taste for theology,late high school, early into college and started devouring just different books as I found them. I remember even I was a paramedic major in college and so I was in fire and EMS and.Matt Wireman00:03:28 - 00:03:30Eastern Kentucky, right? Is that where you were at?Brian Arnold00:03:30 - 00:05:43I like to say Harvard of the South, nobody else does. But I had a 500-hour internship program that I had to do over the course of a summer in the back of an ambulance and I was doing for a long time, 24 hours on, 24 hours off. And I wanted something substantive to read and my director for Campus Crusade said, why don't you read this book? It's a big fat systematic theology by a guy named Wayne Grudem. And so I went to Barnes and Noble, bought it. And I remember walking in the parking lot looking and seeing like, wow, Harvard and Westminster and Cambridge. And he teaches at this place called Phoenix Seminary and I've never heard of that before. But I read that that summer and fell in love with even academic theology as well as a couple of my roommates in college. And everyone I knew had gone to Southern Seminary. So that was a no-brainer. I was an hour and a half down the road and went to Southern. And really from my first day there, I remember a guy named Scott Davis was in admissionsat the time. And I said, you know, I'm going to go through the MDiv and get my PhD and I would love to teach someday. And he was like, easy there. He hears that from a lot of people. And he said, you haven't even started the MDiv yet. You don't know how hard that is. And also over that same kind of weekend, the New Student Orientation kind of things, Russ Moore, I was sitting next to him for lunch. And he said, you know, one of the founders of Southern Seminary said, if your greatest desire is not to go into the pastorate, then you probably shouldn't be teaching at a seminary. And I thought, you know, I do have a passion for the local church and I would love to pastor. So I kept those two ideas in my mind of what I kind of wanted to do. And then I was realistic. I knew how many guys go and get a PhD and never get a job in higher education. So I thought the chances of me actually teaching at a seminary are very slim, but I love the study of theology. And I knew that even doing that level of work would improve my communication skills, my ability to read better and to write clearly. And so I was really passionate about getting the PhD and either adjuncting somewhere while I was pastoring or writing or any kind of combination of those things. And there was a school near me where I was pastoring in western Kentucky that actually went out of business the day after I went there to talk to them about teaching, potentially.Matt Wireman00:05:43 - 00:05:46Where were you pastoring at in western Kentucky?Brian Arnold00:05:46 - 00:05:50So it was a little town called Smithland, Kentucky, just outside of Paducah.Matt Wireman00:05:50 - 00:05:51Okay, awesome.Brian Arnold00:05:51 - 00:05:54The school that was down there was called Mid-Continent University.Matt Wireman00:05:54 - 00:05:56Okay, okay. Very familiar with it. Yeah.Brian Arnold00:05:56 - 00:06:24They went out and I had been looking for higher ed jobs the whole time. And I told my wife, if I don't hear anything at this ETS, it was going to be ETS in 2014, I'm not going to pursue higher ed anymore. Well, that's when John Mead reached out and said, hey, are you interested? So I always wanted to go into higher ed. I just, in some ways it was hedging saying, I know that it's unrealistic that I'll actually get a position in higher ed.Matt Wireman00:06:24 - 00:06:27Just because it's such a saturation of PhDs, is that why?Brian Arnold00:06:27 - 00:06:52huge saturation of PhDs, less people are going to seminaries, there's a scaling down.There was just all the confluence of issues that make it that much harder to get into the market. I felt like we're happening. So, I'm a pastor, the Lord is really blessing our work there and it was exciting and I could have done that for an entire career and been really satisfied doing it.Matt Wireman00:06:52 - 00:07:12Mm-hmm. So what was it about Phoenix that you would make a move? I mean, because that's not just, you know, right down the street kind of seminary that like you alluded to.I mean, that's a substantial climate change, but also a substantial cultural change. And so what was it about Phoenix particularly that drew you to even apply?Brian Arnold00:07:13 - 00:07:45Yeah, if I'm just being frank, it was a job. I kept telling my wife, you know, we could be,and I always pick cold places, and we almost went to a school in Montreal, actually.That's a bit of another story, but I was like, it could be Alaska, it could be Maine, it could be Canada, and I never even thought about warmer places, and it ended up being Phoenix, and so it was an opportunity to get my foot in the door and begin teaching. So I knew to find a job in higher education, in seminary education specifically, I was gonna have to be open to moving anywhere.Matt Wireman00:07:45 - 00:07:55Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. So you were teaching systematic theology and church history.Well, your major was systematic theology, was it, or was it church history?Brian Arnold00:07:55 - 00:08:00I'm Church History, so I study under Michael Haken and particularly Church Fathers.Matt Wireman00:08:00 - 00:08:23Okay, and then you moved to Phoenix in 2014, became the president. Can you walk us through that process? Like, I mean, that's a big jump. So you found yourself more in administrative type meetings. But what was it, I mean, to go from that to, you know, to go from just being in meetings to being a president is a pretty significant change. So walk us through.Brian Arnold00:08:23 - 00:08:45When I was dean for about two months. Does that count? Say what? That I was dean for about two months before I became president. So yeah, it's a bit of a convoluted story. Our president, who'd been here for 23 years, had even been one of the founders of it back in 1988.Matt Wireman00:08:45 - 00:08:47Dr. Del Husey, is that right? That's right.Brian Arnold00:08:46 - 00:12:05That's right. You have Dr. Darolda who say he had been pastor of Scottsdale Bible Church, which is probably one of the first big mega church churches in America. And so his background was more in church ministry, but he recognized even back in 1988, Phoenix is growing. Most people would be surprised, but it's the fifth largest city in the United States. And so here you have a city that's booming and there's no place to get a seminary education. So all of our best and brightest, most talented pastor candidates are leaving to go to seminary and they don't come back. So we need something here. And we were actually a branch campus of Western Seminary in our founding and they were independent from them around 1994 or so. So I was following a pretty long presidency of Dr. Del Jose, which is already a challenge in and of itself for somebody who's that deeply ingrained here. Now he serves as the chancellor and we've got a great relationship, really thankful for him. But he even recognized that they needed somebody who had more of an academic background to take it to the next level. And hesaid, I'm just waiting for somebody to come in and say they want my job. This is my first six months at Phoenix Seminary. And I walked down to his office, I said, I love your job. And I was just kidding. And I said, I'm kidding about that. I just, I know myself, I see myself more gifted and bent towards administration and leadership. So I would love to be mentored by you and really get to understand what higher education looks like from a leadership position. And so early on in my tenure here, I was really getting involved in the leadership aspects. I helped lead us through a major curriculum change. We had a bunch of two hour classes, we moved to three hour class system. So that gave me a lot of understanding in our workings. And through all that, I was coming up under Bing Hunter, our previous provost and dean, and was kind of gearing up for that position. Well, at the same time, the presidency was coming open. And I wanted to throw my hat in the ring because I see so much potential here. I'm very thankful for where Dr. Del Jose brought us. But I also recognize we really can get to the next level here and establish ourselves as one of the major theological institutions in the West, especially the Southwest. And when you think about where Phoenix is located, we're pretty good distance away from a lot of other seminaries. We're back east, they kind of seem to pile up on top of each other. So there's a lot of even geographically speaking, room here to grow. And to really, I tell all of our team all the time, I'm asking people just to grab some basket and pick the low hanging fruit. I mean, we're here with Arizona State University, which is the largest undergrad, GCU, which is now the largest Christian undergrad,we've got a great relationship with Arizona Christian University. So I saw all these things, I kept thinking, how can we grow this potential? And as the inside guy, I knew where our challenges were, I knew where our threats and our opportunities were. And so I just wanted to make a case to the board and say, as the inside guy, I know how to tweak some dials right now, they can get us moving in the right direction. And I think it was a long shot. I was a long shot, I think, from the very beginning of the whole process. And from what I understand, just kept kind of making it through to the next level to the next level to the next level until especially I got to be able to presentMatt Wireman00:12:05 - 00:12:08Survive in advance, right?Brian Arnold00:12:08 - 00:13:53It really is exactly what it felt like. But we used Carter Baldwin, which is an executive search firm. When the rep, you get to the round of eight or nine or so, he flies around the country to meet with you wherever you're at. So we flew back out to Phoenix and we sat down to meet for our interview. His very first question, at the time I was 35, he said, you're 35, you don't have much higher education experience. Why now? You're coming into Dean's role. Why not just learn that and climb the ranks that way? I said to him, honestly, for me, it's an issue of gifting. The gifting and skill set, you need to be a really accomplished dean. A lot of times, it's a very different skill set to be a successful president. Deans are a lot of times, they're the ones that are keeping the trains moving and they're really keeping you within the lanes of accreditation and assessment and all those different pieces with the DOE and ATS and ensuring that the institution is healthy from that vantage point. I see myself more as the big picture visionary. I want to be out there preaching. I want to be casting vision. I want to be meeting with donors. Because for me, donor relationships are not only a great opportunity for pastoral ministry, but it's also a chance to just explain what my heart is and vision is for the seminary, and see if they want to partner with us. When I just look at skill set wise, I saw myself having a better skill set for the presidency. I said, that may come across arrogant, I don't mean it to. It really is just about finding the right seat on the bus for each person. I think I could sit in the presidency and do okay. Here we are.Matt Wireman00:13:53 - 00:14:46So here we are. Yeah, well, I know it's very exciting, very exciting. I'm really thankful that you're in that presidency. Because one of the things that I love about your story is that you said you could be totally content serving at a local church. You know, and a lot of times, even within higher education, Christian higher education, even, that there can be this sense of climbing the corporate ladder, you know, paying your dues and then being entitled to being a successor and all these things. But I love that you framed it and saying, I would have been content and happy and would have lived a fruitful life being a pastor in a town that people hadn't heard of, because that's valuable. Because one of the things that's unique about Phoenix Seminary, what's the tagline or the mission statement for Phoenix? This is a quiz. This is a quiz.Brian Arnold00:14:45 - 00:14:48No problem. Scholarship at the Shepherd's Heart.Matt Wireman00:14:48 - 00:15:36Yeah, so I would love for you to reflect on, not only as the president, but as a formerpastor, as someone who has a pastor's heart, a shepherd's heart, what is that relationship that you view, and you could view it in both sides, because you've had both hats on, of what that relationship is between a seminary and the church. So much of the theological fighting that took place in many of the seminaries took place because there was a divorcing of, or a assuming of, roles as opposed to a tight relationship between the seminary and the church. So I'd love for you to just reflect on why the seminary is valuable to the local church, and why then the local church is valuable to a seminary.Brian Arnold00:15:36 - 00:18:31Absolutely. I think we have to begin with what is God's plan for humanity? And a big part of that is the church. Jesus died for his bride. It is the church. That's his plan for the world. That's his mission for the world. And so I think it's important for people in my position now to always remember that we are really the quartermasters. We're the ones behind, we're off the front lines. We're equipping, we're preparing, we're training, we're sending out. But really the battlefield's out there in the mission field of the church. And so I'm very happy to be recognizing my backseat role as a parachurch ministry, helping undergird God's plan for the world. And what helped me with that is that I've been in both worlds. So I realized very quickly in my pastorate that had I not had a seminary education, I would have been in a tough spot. So why is that? Like, yeah. Yeah. So we moved to Smithland in June of 2012. And we already had a vacation that was going to be planned. So we went on that and I'm on the beach on the East Coast. And I get this phone call from one of my deacons and he was a deacon and his dad was a deacon. And he said, Hey, I just want you to know, my father's kidneys are failing. And we don't know what that's going to mean for him. My wife was just diagnosed with breast cancer and my daughter's best friend just committed suicide. And I remember sitting there on the beach thinking, okay, that was the shortest ministry honeymoon in the history of humanity. I haven't even like really landed there yet. And this is already, I'm already recognizing how messy ministry is and you're really entering into broken lives of people. Well, I was going to be preaching through Philippians first off. And here I am at a local small Southern Baptist church in Western Kentucky preaching three times a week, Sunday morning, Sunday night, Wednesday night. And I'd probably preached 10 times total before I took that position. So in my first month, I'm going to be preaching more than I've preached my entire life. And I'm going through Philippians, all of a sudden you get to Philippians two pretty quickly and you get this issue of kenosis. What does it mean that Jesus emptied himself? If I had a seminary training, the background, understanding my Christology, you can get to a text like that. It's going to take you forever to walk through the challenges that present you in that text. But I was so thankful because the seminary education put me that much further ahead, even to my own preparation and study that I was used to exegeting the text when I came totheological challenges. It wasn't the first time I'd seen them or thought through them before. So that actually freed me up to do more ministry in the church because I had a deeper understanding of the text already. Does that make sense? So, yeah.Matt Wireman00:18:29 - 00:19:32Yeah, yeah. I mean, yeah, you're not having to try to figure out like so many times I talk to guys who, you know, are in the middle of seminary training or haven't had seminary training and then they, yeah, great, great example, Philippians 2, and they're like, I didn'tknow this was an issue. And then they read one guy and they're like, I think I agree with that. And then they read another guy and they're like, I think I agree with that too. And they're like diametrically opposed to each other. And you're like, well, that will make a dramatic effect on how you for one read all of Philippians and then the entire New Testament and those kinds of things. So yeah, I hear you. And along with that, just a little side note, a lot of times people ask, well, how long does it take you to prepare a sermon? It's like, well, you know, each sermon has got, you know, 20 years of teaching behind it, you know, 20 years of education behind it. It's not something that I just kind of whip up over, you know, in a week. It's something that there is a lot of training that's going behind every single sermon. So it's kind of a misnomer to say, well, how long is your sermon prep? It's like, well, it's a couple decades. That's right.Brian Arnold00:19:31 - 00:20:06That's right. Exactly. David Allen Black says the pastor should be like an iceberg. People see the top 10% above the water, but they know that there's 90% below it as well. But I don't know that we've really helped people in the church see just how important that is or they're not connecting those dots. You know, this is not a knock on where I was coming from and I pastor it. But a lot of the pastors in Western Kentucky did not have a theological education. And I knew some of them who'd show up to church on Sunday morning, do like a flip open method of sermon prep, wherever they open the Bible. It's like, Hey, that's.Matt Wireman00:20:05 - 00:20:12like, Hey, that's, you're not, you're not exaggerating. Right? I mean, this is like, cause people joke about that, but there were people actually doing it.Brian Arnold00:20:12 - 00:20:54who did that down the road from where I was a pastor. And just to show you this, this is not to pat myself on the back, it's to pat seminary education on the back. That's right, that's right, that's right. Is I had a guy who my very first Sunday was my sermon I was preaching to get hired at the church. He's about 75, he graduated by the army. And this guy could have taken me. He's a strong, tough guy. And he pulls me to the side and he goes, we don't need a preacher. Those are a dime a dozen. We need a pastor. Do you understand what I'm telling you? And I was like, yes, sir, I know exactly what you mean. And he wanted to know that as I was coming into my late 20s, that I was going to love people, be there with them, to walk through suffering. Absolutely. I mean, that's my heart. I want to do that.Matt Wireman00:20:22 - 00:20:23That's right, that's right, that's right.Brian Arnold00:20:54 - 00:22:52Same guy, we have a great relationship, but he's not much of a talker over the next three years while I'm pastoring. My very last Sunday, he grabs me again and pulls me to the side. I doubt he even remembered that initial conversation. And he said to me, I've been in the church for 50 years, and I've never learned as much or gone deeper in my walk with Christ or understood the Bible as much as I have these last three years. I only tell that story to say, and I'll tell this to my students, is don't underestimate the power of opening God's Word and preaching through it in an expository way. God will change lives doing that. But it was my seminary education that helped me do that. And even if my church couldn't articulate it, it's like, why is our church... We were growing in a really healthy way. Other churches, you could tell people were like, okay, these people at Smith and First are really getting fed. And I wasn't sitting there drawing the lines all the time for them. But when I left, I tried to help encourage the deacon saying, think about what you said about the preaching ministry here is because I was seminary trained. So go back to that pond and fish again. Because I knew quite literally, there's a couple thousand people just down the road who love the Lord, are committed to the gospel, and have the right type of training to do it. So now on my side of things, that makes me even more passionate, having been a pastor for a couple years, knowing what I needed in the pastorate. And now I can help deliver and train that for other people who are now... You're starting to see students come back and say, oh my goodness, you're right.This is having a significant impact on my ministry. I see guys here, Matt, who have been in ministry for 20 years who are now coming back and getting seminary education, who are lamenting that. And they're saying, I put the cart before the horse. I really wish I had known 20 years ago what I know now. My ministry would have been different.Matt Wireman00:22:52 - 00:24:16Yeah. Well, I'd like to revisit this relationship between the church and the seminary and just your diagnosis of why there is, in some ways, you know, a dumbing down of the pastorate in some ways of where people are like, we don't need all that education. It's like, well, I don't know why the person has to have a Southern accent. You know, Southerners, we get beat up on sometimes. But, you know, you want to say you can preach, period. Like there's a beauty in saying, you know, if God has called you to preach, preach. And yet at the same time, we want to bridle that horse up and be able to say there's a lot of good here. But I just have found like a lot of times people are very quick, and I'm sure medical doctors get this too and lawyers get this too, where people are like, I know you studied for like 20 years, but I read this. I've got a webMD. Yeah, exactly. And a lot of times that happens at the church too, but in some ways, we havebeen the cause of that problem by saying education is not important. So I'd love for you to just kind of tease out a little bit more like how you see the seminary serving the local church.Brian Arnold00:24:16 - 00:27:36Absolutely. And this argument is trotted out quite a bit, but I think it's important. Andyou kind of said it there, people expect their doctors and lawyers to have a certain levelof training because what they're doing is of great importance. How much more the careof souls, the shepherding of people's eternity, and for people to know and understand things. Yeah, there's been a historic challenge here, at least in the last couple of hundred years between the seminary and the church. And when you think back over time, a lot of the people who were most theologically trained were week in and week out pastors. If you think about the Reformation, you think about people like Martin Luther and John Calvin, these guys were pastors who were also leaders in theology. It's really not almost until the Enlightenment where you begin to see a wedge put between the seminary and the church as higher education because of its own kind of thing, where you might have seminary professors who have not been pastors before. And so I think that even then leads further to people seeing a greater divide between them. I think it's everybody kind of knowing those places. So as I mentioned before, recognizing, yes, the church is God's purpose for the world, but there's substantial training that a pastor must have in order to faithfully execute that office. It's a high office that God has called upon. When you think about somebody like Paul man, right, he's converted. He's already well-trained and yet he secludes himself kind of more training. Even think about the apostles before they're sent off in Matthew 28. Jesus is with them for three years. I mean, that's a pretty solid seminary education that they're receiving. And Christian history for the last 2,000 years has been deeply invested in education and recognizing that we are touching sacred things and people need to know those. And so if seminaries recognize their parachurch status more and the recognition that local churches simply cannot do what seminaries can do. I know very few churches, maybe if any, where you have somebody you could teach Greek, Hebrew, systematics, church history, evangelism and discipleship, world missions, all the different things that you kind of get from a seminary education, local church can do this. So the idea is, right, there's a hub of education that many churches can pour into and get trained from and then they get sent back out to their churches. Working together in tandem like that with the recognition that a seminary should be chosen by a student if that seminary is deeply invested in the work of the local church. I mean, if they're not and they're just actually a think tank or an ivory tower, then don't go there. But if a seminary is actually saying, look, our heartbeat is for the local church, that is what God has given us. All we want to do is give you those tools that you can't get from the local church and let us equip you in those ways and then we'll send you right back. Hopefully, we're on fire for God. Hopefully, deeper in their ability to handle the text, more aware of how to do actual practical ministry, all these different pieces so that they don't get this divided. I mean, the saddest stories are oh, Johnny was a great preacher before he went to seminary or, you know, Bill was so in love with the Lord and then he went to seminary.Matt Wireman00:27:36 - 00:27:44What happens to those guys? Why is that sometimes part of the narrative, you think?Brian Arnold00:27:45 - 00:28:43It's a great question. Partly, I often wonder if it's a straw man kind of argument. I mean, you and I were at Southern Together. When I think back, whenever I'd hear people talk bad about seminary, and I'm thinking, I'm with these guys who love the Lord and are bringing their education to the pew week in and week out. I never understood that. I never understood why people say those things. And chances are, a lot of times it was going to be a person who was going to be a bad fit for ministry anyway. Seminary can't, if I can say this, maybe you'll have to edit this part out later, I don't know. But seminary cannot take a weirdo and make them not a weirdo. Right? Seminary can't take somebody who has no actual gifting from the Lord in pastoral ministry and somehow do that. I mean, there's spiritual gifts involved in this as well. Sometimes I think seminaries unfairly bear the brunt of criticism that we're not responsible for.Matt Wireman00:28:43 - 00:29:53Yeah, and in some ways, like people, you know, one of the things at Southern, and I don't know if Phoenix does this or not, I'd like to know, but you know, you have to get a reference from your church that you're a member at. And I think, and I'm afraid that many churches are not doing the hard work of saying, hey, brother, you probably need to get some humility before you go to seminary because there'll be some classes and I know you were in these classes too, not you, you weren't doing this, but there were guys in classes, I was like, I would never be a congregant in that man's church because he is abrasive, he is proud and everyone sees it. And then the seminary is supposed to miraculously just say, hey, you shouldn't be a pastor. It's like, that's not the seminary's job. It's just really frustrating that, you know, the talking heads or the, you know, the heads on a stick as it were, that gets to be the misnomer for seminaries when in fact, it's taking, you know, what Paul said, a fan in the flame, the gift that was given to you and how you do that, well, you put more fodder on the fire and how you do that, you get more training, you get more education to be able to do that.Brian Arnold00:29:54 - 00:31:24Absolutely. Yeah, they should be people that the church is already saying, we see the call of God on your life. And, you know, one of the ways this does go sideways sometimes, Matt, and this is a sad situation is where people are deeply involved and invested in their local church. People do recognize the gift that God has given them. They want them to fan it into flame. They recognize their need for education. They go to seminary and they stop being that involved in their local church. That happens, I think that's a record for disaster, right? So, one of the things that I'm passionate about as a president here is even mentoring. So, one of the things that I did love about Phoenix Seminary as soon as I came here is that every student has a mentor. And I've not really seen that in other seminaries before. And that's one of the areas we're going to be investing in a lot more in the next year or two. But I think about even these books on pastoral calling. The one that always sticks out to me is Paul David Tripp's, Dangerous Calling. And on the original cover, there's five endorsements on the back. Three of them aren't in ministry anymore. On a book on how dangerous pastoral ministry is. So, why are we seeing all these ministries implode? And everybody looks to me as though we're the sole solution. Now, we're going to do everything we can to help bridge that, to remind people that as deep as they go, or maybe as high as they go in academic theology, they need to go deeper into the roots of their spirituality.Matt Wireman00:31:24 - 00:32:01Trust me, just seminaries are not giving people passes. They're not rubber stamping people. They're trying to do their due diligence, teaching students humility by giving them accommodating grades. So, this is actually average or below average, go do work.So, the seminaries are...the ones who are, like you said, embedded within and see theirmission as a parachurch ministry are hugely...are very successful in what they do, but people can't start imputing upon the seminary what they ought to be doing, which is not part of their charter, right? Absolutely.Brian Arnold00:32:01 - 00:33:08That's right. But this is a big fight out there right now and debate between some theologians of what's the seminary's role in these things. And I just see a vicious cycle of churches that are not doing a good job of discipleship because a lot of their pastors were never personally discipled. I was and it changed my life. A lot of people have never had that. And then they go to seminary and they don't really learn that because the seminary says, well, it's not my job. And then we wonder why the local church isn't doing it. And they're producing people who've never seen it. And we're in this pattern.And so I want to just say, what can we do at Phoenix Seminary to just help break someof this pattern to say, look at how powerful and impactful personal mentoring can be.Now, in your church, now that you have this theological education, you've been mentored, how do you start almost like a master's plan of evangelism? I'm going to disciple my elders and deacons. And now they're going to take two or three people and they're going to disciple them. Where would our churches be? That was true. And then even thinking, you know, some people want to use the seminary like it's a Sundayschool class or something, right? Like I want to know more about theology, so I'm going to go to the seminary.Matt Wireman00:32:02 - 00:32:03That's right. That's right. But this is a big.Brian Arnold00:33:09 - 00:33:34I'm fine to train those people. That's great. Come, we'll give you a great education. But what I'm hoping is I'm putting out pastors who can take that to their church and equip the saints for the work of the ministry. So we just have this, you know, I think you used this term earlier, this dumbing down all over the place of where pastors think that what people need is something other than doctrine and theology.Matt Wireman00:33:34 - 00:35:33And other than a good kick in the pants. Yeah, at times. In that, you know, no, you did not exegete this passage appropriately. No, that word does not mean that. And no, you cannot do that. You know, like being able to help push people to say, no, no, no, we are, like you said, I thought so well put that we are shepherding souls. And there is a lot at stake. Most of the people that I have heard of and have met that have been hurt by people are by those who have not gone through the rigors of some kind of training ground. Now, it doesn't necessarily have to be a seminary. It could be a church-based training ground, but some kind of training ground as opposed to like, hey, you know, this is, you know, Johnny Preacher that feels called. And I think in so many ways, people, there are many wounded Christians because they haven't, folks haven't done the hard work of being challenged and having to come up with a biblical explanation of why they believe exe regarding this practice that they believe. That's right. You know, and I do wonder too, if in some ways the seminary is inundated with Christians who love Jesus, but who are not called to ministry because the particularly evangelical church, since that's our context, has not done a good job of heralding vocation. And what I mean by that is, you know, being able to say, hey, what are you passionate about? Did you know that you can serve Jesus faithfully as an electrician, faithfully as a plumber, faithfully as a doctor and a lawyer? Because I remember when I was in college, if you were really sold out for Jesus, you went into full-time ministry. So, you know, I've interfaced with several folks who are like, I don't know if you're called to preaching. Well, I don't think you're called to preaching ministry, but I think you're called to ministry, but your bread and butter may be from somewhere else.Brian Arnold00:35:34 - 00:37:35Absolutely. Yeah. And there's been a lot of confusion. There's been some good work recently, I think, that's overcoming some of those kind of stereotypical type of pieces that we felt when we were coming up through the ranks. It was one of the issues, though, the Phoenix Seminary, I would say, if there was a little bit of mission drift, it was more towards training people who just felt the lack of solid theological teaching in their local churches. One of the things we have in Phoenix is you will have the hour-long worship service, and a lot of times, that's it. There's no Sunday night. Wednesday night, I might have kids and youth kind of ministry things, but nothing for the adults, and then small group ministry. And we've all been helped by small groups. I think those kinds of communities are really great for developing deep relationships with people. But what's missing in the churches now is that educational element where people just don't knowthe basics of the Christian faith anymore. So, even when a person says, I've been really involved in this church, I feel called to ministry, and then they come to seminary, they don't know anything because their churches have never really invested in that. It's one of the interesting trends I think we need to keep an eye on is how many churches are kind of returning to a Sunday school type of model, recognizing the vacuum that's been left when people don't know what the Trinity is and don't know who Jesus is and don't understand salvation. We go down the list, and we have a very illiterate church population today. And this is the wrong time to have that. With the challenges that are happening in society, we need people to know the faith better than ever because there's no cultural assumptions anymore. And in that kind of hostile environment,Christians are gonna have to either know the word deeply or they're gonna be swept away in the time. And that would be really concerned for the kids. And so, yeah, we all know these issues, right?Matt Wireman00:37:34 - 00:38:47Yeah, no, it bears explicating because I think a lot of people know that there's something in the water that's not tasting right, and to be able to call it and say, no, that's arsenic. Or, you know, that will kill you if you drink it because that's...I mean, evenpart of my own story when I was serving overseas, I could smell heresy when I was talking to different pastors at different churches, but I couldn't articulate, oh, that's a heresy because that is the kenotic theory. You know, I couldn't do that, whereas, you know, seminary helped to do that for me. You know, I'd love to, as a seminary president, you're sitting down with someone who loves Jesus and is in a vocation other than being a pastor or a missionary or going into seminary. And they're like, I just want to grow in my faith. My church doesn't have, you know, Sunday school. My church doesn't...like, what you just articulated. So how would you counsel someone who doesn't feel called to pastoral or missionary work but wants to grow in their faith? Are there any books or are there different avenues that they could go down that you would encourage them to get better trained?Brian Arnold00:38:47 - 00:40:12Dr. Seheult- That's a great question, Matt. We are living in a time of great resources.When you think about what's being put out all the time, either through technology oreven through book medium, there's just a lot of helpful things out there. So I would encourage this person in a number of ways. One, if they're looking at any kind of leadership in the church, from deacon to elder, any kind of position like that, I would say seminary education would be really beneficial. You might not need the full MDiv, but getting in and getting kind of a Master of Arts in Ministry that gives you a lot of the groundwork would be really helpful. But again, for the person who just says, I'm an electrician, but I'm passionate about the Lord, I want to know more. I would encourage them to start with one of my colleagues' books, actually, and that's Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem. He's got the second edition coming out in December. And so lots more content. And I think that's where I cut my teeth theologically. And I know there's places that people disagree with Wayne on some things. I do too. But it's still, I think, the most readable, helpful entree into theology. So I think starting there to get the kind of the whole picture of theology through the Bible is helpful. And then I would even encourage some intro kind of books to the New Testament and to the Old Testament, things like Carson and Moo on the New Testament to give them those kinds of pieces.Matt Wireman00:40:12 - 00:40:22You're talking about their introduction to the New Testament, right? Absolutely. Google it, Amazon or introduction to the Old Testament. Those are just surveys of those different books.Brian Arnold00:40:22 - 00:41:05Yep, yep. The Faith of Israel by Dumbrell might be a great place to start with the Old Testament. But as a Dominion of Dynasty by Dempster would be another great place to start with the Old Testament. So there's all these resources. And then whoever you want to teach you today, you can find it on YouTube. You can go there and get a lot of great content from some of the best teachers in the world a click away. And so take advantage of yourself those resources. What we can't say is there's not enough resources. Like there's plenty of those. We might say there's not enough time and then I'd ask about your Netflix, binging, you know, we can certainly binge some other things as well that would be more helpful and beneficial to the soul.Matt Wireman00:41:05 - 00:41:34And so some of it too is along with those resources, I've found that there are a lot of folks that feel like they're swimming in a sea of resources and they don't know which are the good ones to be able to find a someone that you trust. And I'm going to avail myself to anybody who's listening to this and I know you would too, Brian, but like, you know, if you need help and direction, just send me a message and happy to happy to direct you because there are tons of resources and there's tons of really bad resources to run.Brian Arnold00:41:34 - 00:41:47That's exactly right. One of the things, I'm happy you said that, Matt. One of the things that, when I got the bug for theology in college, my roommates and I, we'd always get the CBD catalog. Maybe that dates me a little bit.Matt Wireman00:41:46 - 00:41:51Yeah, no, it's still going strong. I still need to get up on there.Brian Arnold00:41:51 - 00:41:57Catalog, why I still use CBD for four. And then, by the way, let's just tell the listeners that's not the oil.Matt Wireman00:41:57 - 00:42:04Yeah, that's not the oil. That's Christian Book Distributors. CVD. That's right. Not O-R-D or something.Brian Arnold00:42:05 - 00:42:51Absolutely. When my wife said, you know what CBD is? I'm like, I've been shopping there for years. Let's clarify that. But that's a great place to get resources. But I can remember getting that and seeing some Old Testament books, especially Gerhard von Raad's Old Testament Theology. It was like six bucks. And I'm thinking, I don't know much about the Old Testament. I really would love a book to help with that. But I knew enough about that name to say, I need to be suspicious. That might not be the best resource. But I don't know what is. When there's almost too many resources, you go to LifeWay, and if I can say this without getting in trouble, a lot of the resources that are fronted there are the last things I would encourage people to read. You got to go back into the back into a small corner section to find the real gems there.Matt Wireman00:42:51 - 00:43:21Well, you know what's been interesting even in the resources that you mentioned is not10 ways to be a better husband or 10 steps to be a more biblical wife. It's actually learn the Bible. That's the dearth of information that we're having a problem with is that people don't know where Malachi is in the Bible. And they don't know that he was a prophet. And they don't know all these things. It's like, get to know the Bible. That's the first place you should start.Brian Arnold00:43:20 - 00:44:21Absolutely. Absolutely. And then, you know, so one of the things that was great for mewith seminary education was I'm learning to even know what the resources are. Like, that was a big part of it for me is now I feel like I can pick things up, know where theywent to school, know when they went to school there, and get a pretty good picture already of where they may stand. And then you get the grid, right, for being able to filtersome things out. But also, I hope you're at a church, and this is another plug for seminary education, where the pastor has a seminary education, who can help provide those resources, who knows those things. So I hope you're at a place where your staff is able to do that. In the meantime, if not, find somebody who is that you trust, and they would be happy. Any time that people come to me and they say, can I get a resource on X, whatever that is, that is one of the things that give me the greatest joy in answering, because that tells me there's another Christian out there who really wants to go deeper with the Lord, and I'm always happy to help resource.Matt Wireman00:44:21 - 00:44:41Yeah, yeah, no, that's great. Now, so for the person who is at a church and they feel like they want to go into full-time ministry, can you just kind of walk through how does someone come to that decision to where they're like, I think I should be a pastor or a missionary?Brian Arnold00:44:41 - 00:44:47Absolutely. I mean, step one, ps.edu, you apply online.Matt Wireman00:44:47 - 00:44:52And he will waive your admission fee.Brian Arnold00:44:52 - 00:44:57Just mention Matt Wireman in the comments or something. No, it's a great...Matt Wireman00:44:56 - 00:44:58No, it's a great. Yeah.Brian Arnold00:44:58 - 00:47:11I wrestled with that as well. I mean, here I was in fire EMS. My dad had been a fire chief.That's the world I knew. And I didn't even think I could have been satisfied in a career doing that. I know CH Spurgeon is often used, if you could do anything else besides ministry, do it. I don't really agree with Spurgeon on that one. Because of why? Well, because I think that a lot of people who do well in ministry are people of deep curiosity and they love a lot of different things and they themselves given 10 lives doing 10 different things. Well put. Right. So I would say that God calls people to ministry and it's not unique to me. It's kind of the historic answer in two ways, the internal call and the external call. The internal call is when you start to say, Lord, is that you calling me to ministry? Like, I feel a passion for this. I want to teach the Bible. When I was in seminary, or I'm sorry, my undergrad, one of the biggest kind of moments in my early life was sitting at a Bible study in Campus Crusade and my campus director is there and he's leading us through Colossians. And I remember thinking, you get paid to teach people the Bible. That's amazing. Like, I would love to do that. That's what I'm so interested and passionate about. So I had that internal call. And then I started going to other people and saying, do you see this gift in me? Could we give me some teaching opportunities where we can actually see, is this there? And could God use me in this way? And I had three or four people in my life who are still in my life to this day that all affirmed that. And so I know that question's more for, should I go into ministry? But even for me with PhD work, I remember Dr. Russ Fuller sitting me down in his office and saying, I think you should consider doing PhD work. And that was a great confirmation to me that I should move on. So I, when weighting these things, more often weigh the external call higher than the internal call because I can be deceived. But chances are, if I'm asking four or five other mature believers, do you see this call of God in my life? And they're being honest, you're going to get some really good answers to that.Matt Wireman00:47:12 - 00:48:38And I think for that person to start with a posture of, I don't see clearly, and God has given other people to me in my life to help me see clearly. Because a lot of times, you know, folks will ask me like, I think I'm called the ministry. And I'm like, well, that's awesome. Celebrate, first of all. And I don't want to stiff arm anybody in that. No, that's right. We need more laborers. But then secondly, listen to somebody that cares for you and actually is in the work of that ministry to say, hey, maybe instead of going to seminary right now, maybe you could just be here for a couple years and get some relational tools in your belt, you know, so that you can learn like, what is it you're getting into? Because maybe in two years of volunteering at a church, you know, and it's not just to get free labor for people, it's actually in a service to them to be able to say, hey, why don't you just serve here as a volunteer, because if you don't want to do it as a volunteer, then you're probably not, it's going to be even more tainted when you get paid for it. I promise you that. If you're not willing to not be paid for this, then it's going to get tainted really fast. I've seen tons of people in full time ministry who depend upon full time ministry for their salaries, and their lives become a shipwreck, because they start to treat God and divine matters as a slot machine, you know, andBrian Arnold00:48:38 - 00:49:00Absolutely. And there's not much in that slot machine. Let's just say that as well. I mean,ministry, it was really hard. I mean, I had breakfast with my wife this morning and we were just kind of going over some different pieces and remembering back to my years in pastoral ministry when things were exceptionally brutally tight. And it was a challenge.Matt Wireman00:49:00 - 00:49:07As you're getting a call about a man who just, you know, has all of those things going on in his life, right? Yeah, yeah.Brian Arnold00:49:07 - 00:50:06Yeah, exactly. And recognizing that there were times that I just needed to keep going back to 1st Corinthians 9. Woe to me if I don't preach the gospel. Like, it has to be so deep-seated in you. And this is where I will tip the hat to Spurgeon a little bit and say I get why he's saying that. Because there has to be that fire in the belly. Even if I'm not getting paid for it, even if I'm booted out of two or three churches, God has put such a call in my life, I must preach the gospel. I want to see the harvest field full of those kinds of laborers who just say, I'm here because God has called me here. And even if I don't get converts, and even if I run into wall after wall and obstacle after obstacle, God has called me to preach and I'm going to do it. And I think back about people like the Puritans as they were getting kicked out of their ministries and then you have the Five Mile Act. They couldn't be within five miles of their old parishes. And yet they're still preachers of the gospel. We need more of that in our day.Matt Wireman00:50:07 - 00:50:20Yeah, that's great. I'd love to ask what you see as a president of a seminary, what you see are some of the challenges to higher education right now, particularly as it relates to seminary education?Brian Arnold00:50:20 - 00:53:22Sure. I think there's multiple, and there are internal threats and there's external threats as well. The internal threats are a lot of what you and I have been talking about today, Matt, and that is back 20 or 30 years ago, if you were gonna go into pastoral ministry, you would not find a position without having a degree. A master of divinity degreewould have been the bare requirement expected of somebody to go in. Well, now, churches don't really seem to care about that or, you know, an undergrad degree will suffice if it's in Bible. But let's be honest, a lot of pastors don't even have that. They were in banking and felt a call on their life. And so that's part of it from where I'm sittingis how many people in churches I see who don't even care about that minimal level of expertise in the field. So that's one of those kinds of threats, I think. Another one, and these go more to external than, is there's a higher ed bubble out there anyway. And everybody kind of sees this out there as the next one that could burst. And if it bursts, that's gonna be catastrophic on undergraduate institutions. Well, I'm downstream of undergraduate institutions. So if there's fewer and fewer people going to undergrad institutions, then there's gonna be fewer people going to graduate school as well. And so I think that could be a place where we begin to take a bit of pressure and a bit of a hit with enrollment that way. I think part of it is gonna be the cultural piece. It's not getting any easier out there. I think Christian institutions in particular that are going to stay faithful on issues of gender and sexuality are going to have a very difficult road ahead of them. And this is where I hope that the Lord gives us the fulfillment of this. And that is, I hope there's always a Phoenix Seminary. If we had to lose our accreditation because of our stances on some of those issues, then so be it. If we lose a lot of donor money because of our stances, then so be it. If it's just us without walls, we're going into a church basement somewhere and teaching theology, I hope there's always something like that. I think about a guy like Dietrich Bonhoeffer with Fingermann. He's, what do you do in the midst of Nazi Germany oppression? You start a seminary, right? It's amazing. The thing that people would think, well, that needs to go. It's like, no, no, no, we need this now more than ever. So all the threats that I see, those being some of the major ones, I still believe that what we are called to do at a seminary is vital for the health and vitality of the church. And as long as the church is here, we're going to need places of theological higher ed to help prepare those people in the word. So I don't worry about the threats too much. I mean, we got to be wise and anticipate some of those things that are coming and get ready. But at the same time, I think our call is always going to be there.Matt Wireman00:53:23 - 00:53:39That's great. I'd love to hear, I got two more questions for you. Just as you explain some of the challenges to higher ed, particularly Christian higher ed and seminaries, what do you see as some of the greater challenges to the church, to the local church now?Brian Arnold00:53:41 - 00:55:19Yeah, a lot of those would be the same kind of ones, right? Is the pressure right now to conform to the world has probably not been greater in American society since our founding, right? I mean, this is a very new shift in Western civilization. And so I can't imagine being a 12-year-old right now about ready to go to junior high and high school, facing the kind of pressures that these kids are facing from a worldview standpoint. And I think churches have not been well equipped to speak into those. And so they're getting a lot of it from culture, not from the church. Well, pretty soon the churches are going to be far emptier than they are now because of just attrition to the culture. So I think that's a real serious, not existential threat because Jesus has promised that the church will not be overcome by the gates of hell. And I believe that promise and I'm not worried about the church from that aspect, but I do think the harder times are coming for the church. But a lot of that to me goes back and maybe I sound like a one-trick pony on this, but I think the deeper that a pastor is able to go and root people in, then it doesn't matter how hard the winds blow, those people will stay rooted. My fear is that we are seeing in the church these trends coming. And so instead of raising the bar, we keep lowering the bar and wondering why people don't hit it and wondering why peopleare leaving, but we're not giving them a beautiful counter narrative to it at all.Matt Wireman00:55:19 - 00:55:22Lowering the bar in what sense?Brian Arnold00:55:21 - 00:55:55Well, even kind of what we're talking about, right? Why is it that the saints of God know so little about the Bible? Why do they know so little about theology? Why is it when Ligonier comes out with these surveys that they do, they had one question in there, it was a couple of years ago now, maybe just a year or two, it was something about Jesus's humanity was Jesus, like, you know, basically was denying the divinity of Christ,almost like an Aryan kind of response. And I don't know if it was the way the question was worded or something, but it was like 75% of people who took it look like they were Aryans. That should never be.Matt Wireman00:55:55 - 00:56:21And if you don't know what an Aryan is, that's A-R-I-A-N, go look it up. That's one way to look it up. If you don't know what something is, there are tons of resources to be able to just look it up. So if you're hearing this and you're like, Aryan? No, we're not talking about a nation or anything like that. We're talking about the Aryanism. So look up Aryanism and you'll find something. Even if it's on Wikipedia, that's better than nothing.Brian Arnold00:56:21 - 00:56:24That's right. That's right. Just don't become one.Matt Wireman00:56:23 - 00:56:25Yeah, exactly, exactly.Brian Arnold00:56:25 - 00:57:34So they're just not ready. And so we have this view in the church that these concepts are so hard, so big, so difficult. We don't want it to feel like school to people. So we would rather give them 10 steps, like you said before, of healthy parenting and marriage. And everybody wants these practical pieces without understanding the substance of the Christian faith, which is the greatest place for the practical piece of Christian ministry. Like the deeper I know God, the better my marriage is gonna be. The better I know the word, the better my parenting's gonna be. I don't need these offshoots. I need people to take me deeper into the things of God through his word so that I'm prepared to handle anything that comes at us. But instead, we keep moving that lower. And I'm always amazed when you have like an astrophysicist in your church who's like, oh, I just don't really understand the Bible. Look, one of the things that we believe is in the perspicuity of scriptures. Now that's like one of the worst named doctrines ever. It just means the Bible is clear and it should be able to be understood by anyone who calls himself a Christian. So I think oftentimes it's not for intellectual ability,it's lack of trying.Matt Wireman00:57:37 - 00:58:09This has been awesome. I'd love to have our time closed by just a final exhortation that you might give to those who are listening as it relates to knowing the Bible. I think you already have done that and I'm thankful for that, but I'd love to hear, like if you were to sit down with someone who's listening to this podcast and you were to exhort them towards greater love for Jesus, a greater love for the Bible, what would you say to them over a cup of coffee?Brian Arnold00:58:09 - 00:59:55Yeah, I think I would reiterate what I have just the last thing I said is, if you really want to grow as a disciple of Christ, it's by knowing Him. It's by loving His word. And so don't think that I need something else outside, you know, the 10 lessons on this or that to actually grow in the walk with the Lord. Get deeper into those things. When I was in college, my life changed when I got deeper into theology. When I got deeper into theology, my walk got deeper. When suffering came in my life, it was the deep rootedness of my knowledge of who God is that got me through, not little trinkets on the side. And so as a theological educator and as one who is pastored, be a person who seeks those deeper things of God. Be a person who, if you're a pastor listening, take your people deeper. If you're somebody who's at a church that they just simply are not going to do that, find a new church. Life is short. You've got to be at a place that is going to take these things to the utmost seriousness. And I think by doing that, Christianity itself will be able to present that beautiful counter narrative to what's happening out there. As the saints of God, know Him better, cherish His word, and recognize that true human flourishing comes through loving God with all heart, mind, soul, and strength, and loving neighbor as yourself.Matt Wireman00:59:56 - 01:00:10Amen. Great. Thank you so much, Brian. This has been really refreshing and encouraging to be able to have this time with you. I'd love to ask you if you could just end our time by praying and thanking God for our time together and, and yeah, and then we'll close.Brian Arnold 01:00:10 - 01:01:11I'd be happy to. Matt, thanks for having me. This is great. You bet. God, I do thank you for moments like this when we get to take an hour or so and just dwell on you and think about you. And I thank you for Matt and this podcast that he's doing to help try to equip these saints out there for anybody who's listening to know you and your word better.And Lord, I do pray that there will be an awakening in your church. An awakening begins with people who are so full of the Spirit because they're so full of the Word of God. And I pray for pastors in this labor field who will really get the tools that they need and recognize that those are not some additional thing. But these are actually the tools of our trade to get people into this place where they can really love you, heart, mind, soul, body, strength, and begin to love their neighbor. And that people in this culture that is decaying will see that the gospel is full of life and full of fruit. Praise in Christ's name. Amen. Amen.Matt Wireman01:01:11 - 01:01:13Amen. Thank you, brother.Brian Arnold01:01:13 - 01:01:14Thanks again. I appreciate it.

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This morning we have come to Hebrews 9, which is one of the most theologically rich chapters in the entire New Testament, which I think is saying a lot because there's plenty of great theologically rich passages in the Bible.This morning, we'll look at the first half of the chapter, and then over the next two weeks, God willing, Pastor David Mathis and Pastor Max will take us through the rest of the chapter. And I'm very excited about that.Preamble: Mother's DayBut before we dive in, I just want to say, to all the mamas in the house: Happy Mother's Day! We live in a society that devalues motherhood and I just want you to know that I'm a fan of mamas. I've got a good Mama. I'm married to a good mama. Happy Mother's Day to all of you.I also know that Mother's Day is a painful day for a lot of women, for a lot of people, for various reasons, this is a tough day. There are women who want to be mothers that are not or maybe you're estranged from your mother or your family. We know that this is a painful day for some, for a lot of different reasons, and I just want you to know that Jesus sees you. He sees you, and he knows you, he loves you.Jesus loves you and I can say that with confidence because of passages like Hebrews 9. Passages like Hebrews 9 shout to us the love of God and shows us the length that Jesus was willing to go to in order to demonstrate the love of God to us.And so, if you are sitting here this morning and today is painful, Jesus sees you, he knows you, he loves you, and he proved it at the cross, and Hebrews 9 will help us look a little more into the extent of his work at the cross. Would you pray with me, and we'll dive into Hebrews 9.Father in heaven, You are so kind and merciful to us, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love. You are faithful to us, and I praise you. Thank you for your Word that instructs us. God, would you please show us your glory through Hebrews, and may that transform how we live. Lord, I ask, would you use your word this morning to shape us, to mold us, to make us to be more like Jesus. In the matchless name of Jesus I pray, Amen.Introduction: It's All About JesusWell, as we've been going through the book of Hebrews the last few months, we've seen the writer talk a lot about Jesus. He knows that if we love Jesus, we'll stick with the faith.He knows that if we consider Jesus, if we continually look to Jesus, we'll be strengthened and we'll be less likely to walk away from the Christian faith. The way we stick with the faith is by looking at Jesus, so the writer keeps pushing us toward Jesus. He makes much of Jesus.In this book we've been told that Jesus is better than Moses, and that he's better than the Levitical priests, and he's even better than the angels.The writer has also told us that Jesus is sinless, that Jesus has indestructible life, that Jesus is a King, and that Jesus is divine, he's the exact imprint of God.The writer of Hebrews is making it very clear, if you walk away from Jesus, you're downgrading. Turning to anything other than Jesus is a major downgrade, especially if you go back to the old covenant, that's a major downgrade, because Jesus is better.The Bigger and Better New CovenantThe writer of Hebrews then continues and tells us that Jesus has instituted a new covenant and that he's rendered the old covenant obsolete. Now, to be clear, the writer of Hebrews is not being pejorative toward the old covenant. He's not dogging on it, he's simply saying it's obsolete. Because it cannot do what we need it to do, we need it to remove the guilt and stain of sin, but it cannot do that.Let me give you an example, I know that last week Pastor Jonathan used a car metaphor to describe the old covenant, and I want to use another car metaphor, but slightly different, a different emphasis.Let's say you have a car, maybe even a nice car, whatever. And someone comes to you and says, can you drive me to the moon? “Ahhhh, what?” Uh, no, this is a car, and to go to the moon, you're gonna need a rocket ship. The old covenant was inadequate, it cannot do what we ultimately want to do. That's not a bug, it's a feature.You see, in a previous season of life, that person may have only needed to get across town, so the car worked fine, it was great, it did what was needed at that time, it did the job. But now the request has changed, the expectation is different. Now the goal is to get to the moon, not just across town, and the car won't do the trick. The car is now obsolete.It's not appropriate to expect a car to drive you to the moon, even if it's a great car. That's not what the car is designed to do. Likewise, it's not appropriate to expect the old covenant to do what it was not designed to do, it's not appropriate to expect the old covenant to permanently remove the guilt and stain of sin. That's not what it was designed for. The old covenant is not the final destination. The old covenant is not the perfect product, there's something better that's come along.The new covenant does indeed permanently remove the guilt and stain of sin, because that's what it was designed to do, and Hebrews 9 helps us to see that. The new covenant is the rocket ship, taking us to the moon. The new covenant is bigger and better and grander. The old covenant was good in its day, it was helpful in its time, but it cannot accomplish what we need.The Value and Design of the TabernacleNow, previously in the book of Hebrews, the author has already highlighted the thing that the old covenant could not accomplish. We've seen this the last two weeks. Pastor Jonathan talked about this last week and Pastor David two weeks ago, we've seen that the old covenant is obsolete, and the new covenant is far superior. At the end of Hebrews 8, the writer says that the old covenant is ready to vanish.However, here in Hebrews 9, the writer is actually going to highlight something good about the old covenant; he shows us that the old covenant could indeed accomplish something of value, and he shows why it matters to us New Testament believers. He's going to highlight one of the primary purposes of the old covenant. To do this, he first starts by reminding them of some of the components of the old covenant.In Hebrews 9:2-5, he's describing the tabernacle. We heard Pastor Mike read it for us earlier. The author of Hebrews reminds them that the tabernacle had two sections. And to get into the first section, you needed to go past the first curtain, the entrance to the tent is covered by a curtain. And once you went past that first curtain, into that first section, that was known as the Holy Place.But then there's a second curtain, which takes you from the first section, into the second section, and that was known as the Most Holy Place. Then he reminds them of all the stuff that was inside the tabernacle, in both sections.He's like: Remember, in the first part, in the Holy place, there's a lampstand and a table and the show bread. And then he's like: and once you go past the second curtain, into the Most Holy Place, right? You go from the Holy Place (the first section) into the Most Holy Place (the second section). Well, it's in that second section where you're gonna find the ark of the covenant.And in the ark of the covenant, you've got the golden urn that's holding the manna, and you've got Aaron's staff, and you've got the tablets of the covenant, the Ten Commandments.So, he reminds them of all the important stuff that's there. And for those of you who were with us in the Exodus and Leviticus series, this will be familiar to you as well.The Priestly ProtocolsThen, after the talks about the tabernacle, the writer then begins to remind them of the priestly protocols. Look at verses 6 and 7: “These preparations having thus been made, the priests go regularly into the first section, performing their ritual duties, 7 but into the second only the high priest goes, and he but once a year.” He's reminding them, the priests had regular duties. They would enter the Holy Place (that first section) on a regular basis to do their priestly duties. But once a year, on the Day of Atonement, the High Priest would go past the second curtain into that Most Holy Place. This whole process is described in Leviticus 16.In Leviticus 16, God gives them very specific instructions. You may remember that from our Leviticus series. On that Day of Atonement, there were several different sacrifices that happened.There was always one sacrifice that the priest offered for his own sins, that was a bull, and then there were sacrifices for the sins of the people, the two goats. One goat would be slain and the other sent into exile, but not before the priest confessed the sins of the people and they were put onto the goat. The sins of the people of Israel were imputed onto the goats, and the goats then suffered in the place of the people.So, the writer of Hebrews is basically recapping all these very particular protocols. But then the writer says that this was all done for a reason. The Old Covenant as the MapHere in Hebrews 9, we see that the writer of Hebrews is going to give the audience the reason for this entire elaborate system. Look at the first 6 words of verse 8, just the first six words: “By this the Holy Spirit indicates…” This entire system, the elaborate Old Testament regulations, the structure of the tabernacle, the furniture, the sacrifices, the protocols, everything, the Holy Spirit is orchestrating all of this to indicate something to us.Another English translation renders those first few words like this: “By these regulations, the Holy Spirit revealed.” All this stuff was designed to reveal something to us. This is all a picture of something greater, a depiction of something bigger and better. The old covenant was designed to reveal something newer and grander. Now, he does not immediately, here, tell us what that newer thing is, but we know he's alluding to the new covenant, which he certainly makes clear later in this chapter.This elaborate old covenant system and all its minutia wasn't just an accident. It was not arbitrary. In fact, God gave very specific instructions and blueprints for how they were to construct the entire tabernacle and how to arrange the furniture in the tabernacle, it was all very particular.More than 30 times in the book of Exodus we read that Moses built the tabernacle according to the pattern, according to the pattern given to him. This really is very important. Moses needed to follow the instructions because if he didn't, he'd create a tabernacle that gave a wrong picture and flawed depiction of the grander reality that God wants them to see.You could say that the old covenant is, sort of, like a map. Maps are designed to depict a real place, right? The map is only valuable if it accurately depicts a valuable place you want to get to.Maps give us a quality picture of a particular location, but the map itself is not the final destination, the map is not the jam. You don't take a week off work to spend time with a map, right? The map isn't the final destination, the map isn't the goal. The map is designed to lead you to a place. Likewise, the old covenant was designed to lead us to some place… or to some person.You could say that the old covenant was pedagogical. The old covenant was designed to teach us things. It is designed to give us insights into the new covenant. The entire elaborate system was engineered by God, crafted by God, to give us a picture of what Jesus would eventually do for his people.So, while the new covenant is certainly better than the old, much better and newer and grander, there are still some insights that we get by looking back at the old covenant. The old covenant is helpful to us in that way. There are some things about the new covenant, that we better understand, by looking back at the old covenant, and the reason that's true is because that's precisely what the old covenant was designed to do. It was designed for that.The Better Tent, In HeavenIn this passage we see the comparing and contrasting, between the old and the new, but we also see the writer leveraging the old to explain the new.Look at verses 11 and 12: “But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands…” The writer here is making it clear, there's a better tent. The tent that Jesus entered is the throne room of God in heaven, and that heavenly tent is waaaaayyyyyy better than the earthly tent that was made with human hands.But the events that took place in the earthly tent give us insights into what happened in that heavenly tent. Just like the Jewish high priest of old would enter into the physical tent, here on earth, to offer an offering to God for the sins of the people, likewise, Jesus enters into a tent, to offer an offering to God for the sins of his people. But Jesus is the better high priest, entering into the better tent, and offering up a better offering.Look at verse 12: “He entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption.” Jesus did not bring an animal into that heavenly tent, no. Jesus offered a better offering, not goats and calves, but himself! In Galatians 3, the apostle Paul says that, “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us.” Jesus became a curse. He suffered the penalty that was meant for us.How Much More Valuable is JesusNow, in Hebrews 9:13, the writer of Hebrews is about to tell us that the goats and bulls used in the Old Testament were actually useful, to some extent. Look at the last few words of verse 13, those Old Testament sacrifices, they did “sanctify for the purification of the flesh.” So, there was some purification that took place. But it was very limited.It was a sinful priest with the blood of some mere animals, some bulls and goats, but that whole project did have some value; it was sufficient to atone for the sins of the Jewish people for twelve months, right? But it wasn't a permanent thing. It was gonna have to be done again and again and again, every single year, year after year after year.The old system was incredibly limited. But, it did have some value, and the writer of Hebrews is about to ask, if that old limited system had some value, if the blood of some bulls and goats could offer some purification, how much greater will the purification be when there's a better offering.Look at verse 14: “How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God.” If bulls and goats could accomplish something for the Jewish people, how much more will the blood of Jesus accomplish?Just like we see in the book Leviticus, we saw that the sins of the people were transferred to the animals, imputed to them, and then we see those animals being punished, suffering the wrath of God, because God hates sin. The sins were on the animals and those animals were punished, that was the offering. Similarly, our sins are transferred to Jesus, our sin offering, and Jesus suffers in our place.So, in some ways, you could say, the old covenant was similar to the new covenant. There's a process of imputation happening. If you want to understand what Jesus did for us, looking back at the Old Testament sacrificial system is helpful to us; the old covenant and the protocols of the tabernacle depict the work of Jesus.But, of course, in many other ways, the covenants are very different.The New Covenant is DifferentThere's at least three major ways in which they're different. Surely, there's actually more than three, but I'll just highlight the three that I think are immediately most obvious and most helpful for us to consider.The first difference between Jesus and the Old Testament sacrifices is that Jesus went willingly. The bulls and goats weren't doing it willingly. They didn't freely choose.Consider this, on some of the Jewish holy days, the Jewish people would bring lots of sacrifices. I mean you could have thousands and thousands of goats and animals being slaughtered on one day, so it's a very bloody sight in the tabernacle. There's lots and lots of animals being killed, lots of goats having their throats slit. It's a very, very gruesome scene, and not one of those animals chose to be there. Not one volunteered. In fact, if they could see what was happening, they wouldn't have come.But Jesus, from his seat in heaven, is seeing this bloody mess, this gruesome moment, he sees the blood of the sacrifices, and Jesus still determines that he will step in, he's going to volunteer to put himself into that moment, into that gruesome spot, and he voluntarily lays down his life. This is far greater than anything a goat ever did.The second most obvious big difference, and I've already alluded to this, it's important to note that the sacrifice of Jesus is permanent, like we saw in verse 12, it was “once for all.” It's done. It is finished. The guilt and stain of sin of gone, done away with!The third big difference is that the sacrifice of Jesus was not limited to just a small ethnic group in Palestine, but it'd be sufficient for all peoples everywhere.The bulls and goats could cover sin for the Jews in the ancient world, for a short period of time, but the sacrifice of Jesus applies to all people groups, everywhere, at all times. This is why, in John 1:29, when John the Baptist saw Jesus, He shouted: “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” The new covenant is permanent and for all peoples everywhere.Purification from SinNow, look again at the last clause of verse 14. Here he states the results of the work of Jesus. He says, the blood of Christ will “purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God.” Dead works are the choices we make that lead to death. But because of Jesus, because of what he accomplished, we are forgiven of our sinful choices that otherwise would have led to death, and now we can serve the living God, and we can enter his presence and enjoy him forever. What a glorious reality, that we can enter into the presence of God and enjoy him forever!Penal Substitutionary AtonementNow, with all this stated, I want to briefly touch on a doctrine being outlined herein. Overall, this passage is dealing with a thing we call the doctrine of atonement.The word atonement in the Bible refers to sin “being paid for” or “sin being covered” or “being taken care of.” The implication is that God does not just ignore sin. He does not just “let it go.” No, it must be dealt with. God is just, and holy, he does not just let people “get away” with sin.But, if you are a believer in Jesus, you can take comfort, he has dealt with it for you. Your sin has been dealt with.However, if you are not a believer, the Bible makes it very clear, you're gonna need to deal with your sin yourself. And I promise you, that will not go well for you.In Hebrews 10, it says, “It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” You should be terrified about the reality of God getting his hands on you, without your sin having been dealt with.Why? Because God hates sin. I said it earlier. God is holy, and just, and he demands that sin be punished. Every single sin must be punished.But that's the brilliance of the cross, at the cross God punishes sin, and yet makes a way for sinners to be treated mercifully. Jesus takes on the penalty in our place. He is our substitute. That's our understanding of atonement.Theologians call this understanding of atonement (that I've just unpacked), “penal substitutionary atonement.”“Penal” implies that there's a penalty or a punishment being imposed. “Substitutionary” denotes that there's a substitute, in this case Jesus is our substitute. So, we call it “penal substitution.” This is what the Bible teaches. This is the picture we get from the Old Testament, and it depicts what Jesus did for us.Now, in our last few minutes together, I want to tackle one controversy that's big in many circles right now and then I want to give us two points of application.Defending Penal SubstitutionFirst, the controversy. There are some people who reject penal substitutionary atonement. They claim that we've misunderstood the Bible and what the Bible teaches about atonement. And there's various responses to this.Some people claim that the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement was actually invented in the sixteenth century by John Calvin or maybe some other Reformers. They claim that this is an advent of the 1500s and no one before that time ever believed this.Well, with all due respect, they're wrong. They are just flat-out wrong. There is tremendous evidence that people in the second and third centuries believed this understanding of this atonement.Sometimes, I think, people say this because they're just ignorant of church history, they haven't actually read second and third century pastors and theologians. And other times they do know, but they just think that you won't know, and that's far more nefarious.But there is great evidence for penal substitution existing in the early church. I don't have time to go through this all this morning, but this is what I intend to do. God willing, this week when we post the manuscript for this sermon on our website, I'll put some links to several articles that decisively prove that, so if you're interested in knowing what the early church fathers and theologians and pastors believed, you can check out those articles. (See footnotes below).The early church fathers didn't use the term “penal substitutionary atonement.” Obviously, the terminology is new. But the concept of penal substitution was very clearly there, from the earliest days. Check out the resources below, if you're interested.Now, there are other people who push back on penal substitutionary atonement and they say, “well there are other understandings of the atonement in the early church.” Which is true, there are. But when you examine them, what you see is that these other atonement theories are not actually mutually exclusive with penal substitution.Most of the time when people make arguments for other atonement theories and understandings, I'm like yeah, yeah, that too! The atonement is way more awesome than we realize, so penal substitution is true and these other ones are often true as well. These are all things that Jesus accomplished, but some people want to pit these against each other and I think that's a flaw, it's a false dichotomy, and I'd encourage you, don't fall victim to that.Also, there's some people who reject penal substitution, honestly, because they just don't understand it, and that's pretty common, so we can walk with them through Hebrews 9 and help them understand.Some people reject penal substitution because they have a low view of scripture and they think they can pick and choose what parts of the Scripture they can reject, so they only pick the things they like, and they often are like, well, we don't really like that whole “God has wrath” stuff, that's gross, so we're just going to ignore that passage of Scripture. That happens often.Some people just can't stomach the idea that God is a god of wrath or that God is going to punish sin, they can't stomach that, or it doesn't logically compute to them, so they find ways to massage the Scriptures. In most cases they're not being nefarious, in most cases they're just bothered by wrath, so they find interpretations of the passages that simply fit better with a different understanding of atonement, so that they don't have to think about this whole idea of penalty and punishment and wrath.But here's the problem with that: We should believe whatever the Bible teaches us! The Bible clearly teaches that God has wrath. God is giving you his assessment of himself, and some people turn around and disagree with it.But if you disagree with God, it is not God who is wrong!We must be very careful to not allow our modern sensibilities to inform how we read the text. We need to read the text on its own terms, seeking what the author meant to communicate to his audience, and we must embrace whatever the Bible actually teaches, wholeheartedly, even if we don't like it.The Bible clearly teaches that God hates sin and punishes it. He cannot and will not dwell amongst sinful peoples. Which is the entire reason for the Old Testament system. The elaborate system of the old covenant gives us insights into God's insistence that sin be dealt with. And we know that Jesus did it for us.Jesus was our substitute, taking the wrath of God in our place.Christian, Your Sins Are ForgivenTwo points of application for believers. First, if you are a believer, your sins have been forgiven. There's no scarlet letter on you. That nagging sin that haunts you, that thing you feel guilty for, its been forgiven!Psalm 103:12 says: “As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.” God speaking through the prophet in Isaiah 43:25: “I, I am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins.” God blots out your sin. He has chosen to forget it. But you keep bringing it up. You keep harping on it. But you have been wiped clean!Christian, to all who humbly seek the mercy of God, we say to you, in Jesus Christ your sins are forgiven. Praise be to God!The Cross Demonstrates LoveSecond, Jesus dying in our place shows us the love of God. Jesus became our substitute because he loves. He chose to enter into that gruesome moment, he chose to do it, because he loves.In Romans 5:8, the apostle Paul says that this is how God shows his love for us, he says that “God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” When you were at your worst, when you had nothing to offer him, that's when he saw you, and he chose you. He looked down the corridors of time and said “I want him… I want her.” He chose you and he went to the cross for you, to show you his love for you!When you doubt his love, just stop and look at the cross. Look at what he did, he took on your penalty. He was your substitute. He instituted a better covenant, because he loves you!The old covenant was specifically designed to teach us about the new covenant, the better covenant, mediated by the better high priest, who loved you and gave himself for you.Church, that's worth remembering, and that's why we come to this table each and every week, to remember what Jesus has done. To remember, Jesus stood in my place.——————————Additional Resources:1) Brian Arnold, “Did the Church Fathers Affirm Penal Substitutionary Atonement?”, 9Marks, August 20, 2019, https://www.9marks.org/article/did-the-church-fathers-affirm-penal-substitutionary-atonement.2) Brian Arnold, “Penal Substitution in the Early Church,” The Gospel Coalition, April 13, 2021, https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/penal-substitution-early-church.3) Mike Winger, “The Real History of Penal Substitutionary Atonement,” YouTube video, October 15, 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4bTHScjdEo.4) Michael J. Kruger, “Did Early Christians Believe in Substitutionary Atonement?”, The Gospel Coalition, June 25, 2019, https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/did-early-christians-believe-in-substitutionary-atonement.

Getting an exclusive look into the minds of entrepreneurs. Hear them talk about their experiences, and thought process throughout their journey of leadership and creating something out of nothing. In this episode Josh and Tianna founding employees of Move Mountains Co, join us answering questions along the way that you may need the answers too. So stay tuned.

Walk with Lucy, Lucas, and Linus through fifth-century Milan to discover how a meek and humble bishop resisted the impositions of an Empress and her son in what might have been the first sit-in in church history. Learn how his songs strengthened his congregation and baffled the soldiers outside. And listen to the enthralling explanations of Dr. Brian Arnold, Associate Professor of Theology and president of Phoenix Seminary, on the long struggle between bishops and rulers.   Show Notes:   Dr. Arnold recommended several books and resources for kids who want to learn more about church history:   Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelly   Christian Focus Publications -- resources for kids   Primary Sources:   On the Incarnation by Athanasius, with an introduction by C.S. Lewis   The Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching by Irenaeus of Lyon  

Brian Arnold was a professionally trained card shark.  He made over 4 million dollars by age 24!   He played the "peripheral edges" of the Mafia when they had BIG games to knock off.   And..he also became suicidal.  Brian was seconds away from pulling the trigger, and divine intervention stepped in. He had a powerful spiritual experience, and was delivered “instantly” from his depression, darkness, hopelessness, and found his purpose for living here on planet earth.  Brian has spent over 45 years of his life helping others battling depression, addictions, suicidal thoughts, and getting control of their thought life back! Brian says, “you can't solve a problem with the same mindset that's creating it, that's why Christ's mindset changes the whole game” and makes you a winner, not a victim of circumstance. He has shared his story with tens of thousands of people helping them turn their “mess” into a “MESS-AGE”...of hope, in a world of chaos, misery, confusion and dark oppression.#brianarnold #mafia #cardshark #suicide #depression #amazinggreats #christianpodcast"Amazing Greats" is a library of interviews with highly successful people who have amazing career and life stories and who share how God has impacted their journey. Hosted by broadcaster Ric Hansen & produced by Klem Daniels. Available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Google and our YouTube Channel. Please help us grow our audience by "liking", "subscribing and "Sharing". Thanks so much.

The Oasis Church exists to glorify God through exegetical preaching, deep, relational community, and outreach to the world. Learn more about The Oasis Church at:www.theoasischurch.net

A Grape I Was; Wine I Shall Be | Psalm 56 | Dr. Brian Arnold

Just like any good superhero comic, we start this episode with the science going incredibly wrong. Think: vats of toxic waste producing evil mutants that ravage the city. Or maybe not so evil. It really depends on your perspective. Just like the X-men, genetic mutations get a bad rap in the public eye. But they aren't all nasty.Dr. Kaylee Byers speaks with data scientist and evolutionary biologist Dr. Brian Arnold on how the genetic ‘mistakes' known as variants occasionally encode incredible abilities. Odd elephants, immortality hiding in our ocean depths, and Rogue-ish bacteria are just a few examples. Dr. Arnold defends these genetic anomalies, and explains how they can make a huge difference to the future of humanity and life on this planet. Also joining us is marine biologist Dr. Maria Pia Miglietta, who shares an incredible ability sitting in our ocean depths. Immortality.So strap on your capes, because we're heading straight into the strange terrain of “heroic mutations.” Listen to Nice Genes! wherever you get your podcasts, brought to you by Genome British Columbia.Check out this episode's Learn-A-Long at the following link: https://bit.ly/3bey4XT Resources:  Genetic Mutation - Nature Genomic mutation rates: What high-throughput methods can tell us Shane Campbell Staton Group - Tuskless Elephants Ivory poaching and the rapid evolution of tusklessness in African elephants - Science Real-Life X-Men: How CRISPR Could Give You Superpowers in the Future - synthego.com Indonesian divers have evolved bigger spleens to hunt underwater - Science Mutations may reveal how Tibetans can live on world's highest plateau - Science The Immortal Jellyfish - American Museum of Natural History Cellular reprogramming and immortality: Expression profiling reveals putative genes involved in Turritopsis dohrnii's life cycle reversal Transcriptome Characterization of Reverse Development in Turritopsis dohrnii (Hydrozoa, Cnidaria) Horizontal gene transfer and adaptive evolution in bacteria - nature reviews microbiology Horizontal gene transfer overrides mutation in Escherichia coli colonizing the mammalian gut - PNAS The Ship of Theseus Dilemma - Open Okstate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Anthony and Amy consider Proverbs 20:4 and ask the hard question, "Are You a Sluggard?" Please consider supporting one of these ministry opportunities: HelpDanielWalk.com through Grace-Bound.org (to hear my 2021 interview with Brian Arnold at Grace Bound about Help Daniel Walk, click here https://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/61) Joe needs a kidney (no website) Donate to help ShawnTheBaptist.com get a fuel-efficient Class B RV Reminder: Special discount bulk pricing now available for JesusChangedEverything for churches and individuals, as low as $4/copy (offer valid in U.S. only). Visit JesusChangedEverythingBook.com to learn more. As always, thank you for tuning in! Grace and Peace, Anthony & Amy Get the book! JesusChangedEverythingbook.com Web: GraceandPeaceRadio.com Facebook: @GraceandPeaceRadio Store: GraceandPeaceRadio.com/shop Support: Paypal.me/graceandpeaceradio Email: show@graceandpeaceradio.com Grace and Peace Radio is honored to be part of the Society of Reformed Podcasts and the Christian Podcast Community, and SermonAudio.com. Like what you hear on Grace and Peace Radio? Now you can easily leave a review on your favorite podcast site. Just go to http://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/love!

We were so excited to get to visit with Brian Arnold on the podcast. We talk struggles in life, struggles within our industry and sloppy joe's!!!   Yall are gonna love this episode. 

Anthony shares a devotional thought out of Proverbs 20:4, kicking off a lively dThis week Anthony and Amy consider Proverbs 20:4 and ask the hard question, "Are You a Sluggard?" Please consider supporting one of these ministry opportunities: HelpDanielWalk.com through Grace-Bound.org (to hear my 2021 interview with Brian Arnold at Grace Bound about Help Daniel Walk, click here https://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/61)Joe needs a kidney (no website)Donate to help ShawnTheBaptist.com get a fuel-efficient Class B RV Reminder: Special discount bulk pricing now available for JesusChangedEverything for churches and individuals, as low as $4/copy (offer valid in U.S. only). Visit JesusChangedEverythingBook.com to learn more. As always, thank you for tuning in! Grace and Peace,Anthony & Amy Get the book! JesusChangedEverythingbook.comWeb: GraceandPeaceRadio.comFacebook: @GraceandPeaceRadioStore: GraceandPeaceRadio.com/shopSupport: Paypal.me/graceandpeaceradioEmail: show@graceandpeaceradio.com Grace and Peace Radio is honored to be part of the Society of Reformed Podcasts and the Christian Podcast Community, and SermonAudio.com. Like what you hear on Grace and Peace Radio? Now you can easily leave a review on your favorite podcast site. Just go to http://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/love!

This week Anthony and Amy consider Proverbs 20:4 and ask the hard question, "Are You a Sluggard?" Please consider supporting one of these ministry opportunities: HelpDanielWalk.com through Grace-Bound.org (to hear my 2021 interview with Brian Arnold at Grace Bound about Help Daniel Walk, click here https://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/61) Joe needs a kidney (no website) Donate to help ShawnTheBaptist.com get a fuel-efficient Class B RV Reminder: Special discount bulk pricing now available for JesusChangedEverything for churches and individuals, as low as $4/copy (offer valid in U.S. only). Visit JesusChangedEverythingBook.com to learn more. As always, thank you for tuning in! Grace and Peace, Anthony & Amy Get the book! JesusChangedEverythingbook.com Web: GraceandPeaceRadio.com Facebook: @GraceandPeaceRadio Store: GraceandPeaceRadio.com/shop Support: Paypal.me/graceandpeaceradio Email: show@graceandpeaceradio.com Grace and Peace Radio is honored to be part of the Society of Reformed Podcasts and the Christian Podcast Community, and SermonAudio.com. Like what you hear on Grace and Peace Radio? Now you can easily leave a review on your favorite podcast site. Just go to http://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/love!

What a joy to know that the Lord gives peace. Amy shares more of what she's learning from Jerry Bridges' book, “The Practice of Godliness.” Please consider supporting one of these ministry opportunities: HelpDanielWalk.com through Grace-Bound.org (to hear my 2021 interview with Brian Arnold at Grace Bound about Help Daniel Walk, click here https://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/61) Joe needs a kidney (no website) Donate to help ShawnTheBaptist.com get a fuel-efficient Class B RV Reminder: Special discount bulk pricing now available for JesusChangedEverything for churches and individuals, as low as $4/copy (offer valid in U.S. only). Visit JesusChangedEverythingBook.com to learn more. As always, thank you for tuning in! Grace and Peace, Anthony & Amy Get the book! JesusChangedEverythingbook.com Web: GraceandPeaceRadio.com Facebook: @GraceandPeaceRadio Store: GraceandPeaceRadio.com/shop Support: Paypal.me/graceandpeaceradio Email: show@graceandpeaceradio.com Grace and Peace Radio is honored to be part of the Society of Reformed Podcasts and the Christian Podcast Community, and SermonAudio.com. Like what you hear on Grace and Peace Radio? Now you can easily leave a review on your favorite podcast site. Just go to http://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/love!

What a joy to know that the Lord gives peace. Amy shares more of what she's learning from Jerry Bridges' book, “The Practice of Godliness.” Please consider supporting one of these ministry opportunities: HelpDanielWalk.com through Grace-Bound.org (to hear my 2021 interview with Brian Arnold at Grace Bound about Help Daniel Walk, click here https://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/61) Joe needs a kidney (no website) Donate to help ShawnTheBaptist.com get a fuel-efficient Class B RV Reminder: Special discount bulk pricing now available for JesusChangedEverything for churches and individuals, as low as $4/copy (offer valid in U.S. only). Visit JesusChangedEverythingBook.com to learn more. As always, thank you for tuning in! Grace and Peace, Anthony & Amy Get the book! JesusChangedEverythingbook.com Web: GraceandPeaceRadio.com Facebook: @GraceandPeaceRadio Store: GraceandPeaceRadio.com/shop Support: Paypal.me/graceandpeaceradio Email: show@graceandpeaceradio.com Grace and Peace Radio is honored to be part of the Society of Reformed Podcasts and the Christian Podcast Community, and SermonAudio.com. Like what you hear on Grace and Peace Radio? Now you can easily leave a review on your favorite podcast site. Just go to http://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/love!

What a joy to know that the Lord gives peace. Amy shares more of what she's learning from Jerry Bridges' book, “The Practice of Godliness.” Please consider supporting one of these ministry opportunities: HelpDanielWalk.com through Grace-Bound.org (to hear my 2021 interview with Brian Arnold at Grace Bound about Help Daniel Walk, click here https://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/61)Joe needs a kidney (no website)Donate to help ShawnTheBaptist.com get a fuel-efficient Class B RV Reminder: Special discount bulk pricing now available for JesusChangedEverything for churches and individuals, as low as $4/copy (offer valid in U.S. only). Visit JesusChangedEverythingBook.com to learn more. As always, thank you for tuning in! Grace and Peace,Anthony & Amy Get the book! JesusChangedEverythingbook.comWeb: GraceandPeaceRadio.comFacebook: @GraceandPeaceRadioStore: GraceandPeaceRadio.com/shopSupport: Paypal.me/graceandpeaceradioEmail: show@graceandpeaceradio.com Grace and Peace Radio is honored to be part of the Society of Reformed Podcasts and the Christian Podcast Community, and SermonAudio.com. Like what you hear on Grace and Peace Radio? Now you can easily leave a review on your favorite podcast site. Just go to http://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/love!

Anthony and Amy reflect on the truism that the longer they live, the more they see fads of men, ministries, and movements come and go. How do we avoid getting caught up in them? Stay in the Word and keep our eyes on Jesus. Please consider supporting one of these ministry opportunities: HelpDanielWalk.com through Grace-Bound.org (to hear my 2021 interview with Brian Arnold at Grace Bound about Help Daniel Walk, click here https://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/61) Joe needs a kidney (no website) Donate to help ShawnTheBaptist.com get a fuel-efficient Class B RV Reminder: Special discount bulk pricing now available for JesusChangedEverything for churches and individuals, as low as $4/copy (offer valid in U.S. only). Visit JesusChangedEverythingBook.com to learn more. As always, thank you for tuning in! Grace and Peace, Anthony & Amy Get the book! JesusChangedEverythingbook.com Web: GraceandPeaceRadio.com Facebook: @GraceandPeaceRadio Store: GraceandPeaceRadio.com/shop Support: Paypal.me/graceandpeaceradio Email: show@graceandpeaceradio.com Grace and Peace Radio is honored to be part of the Society of Reformed Podcasts and the Christian Podcast Community, and SermonAudio.com. Like what you hear on Grace and Peace Radio? Now you can easily leave a review on your favorite podcast site. Just go to http://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/love!

Anthony and Amy reflect on the truism that the longer they live, the more they see fads of men, ministries, and movements come and go. How do we avoid getting caught up in them? Stay in the Word and keep our eyes on Jesus. Please consider supporting one of these ministry opportunities: HelpDanielWalk.com through Grace-Bound.org (to hear my 2021 interview with Brian Arnold at Grace Bound about Help Daniel Walk, click here https://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/61) Joe needs a kidney (no website) Donate to help ShawnTheBaptist.com get a fuel-efficient Class B RV Reminder: Special discount bulk pricing now available for JesusChangedEverything for churches and individuals, as low as $4/copy (offer valid in U.S. only). Visit JesusChangedEverythingBook.com to learn more. As always, thank you for tuning in! Grace and Peace, Anthony & Amy Get the book! JesusChangedEverythingbook.com Web: GraceandPeaceRadio.com Facebook: @GraceandPeaceRadio Store: GraceandPeaceRadio.com/shop Support: Paypal.me/graceandpeaceradio Email: show@graceandpeaceradio.com Grace and Peace Radio is honored to be part of the Society of Reformed Podcasts and the Christian Podcast Community, and SermonAudio.com. Like what you hear on Grace and Peace Radio? Now you can easily leave a review on your favorite podcast site. Just go to http://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/love!

Anthony and Amy reflect on the truism that the longer they live, the more they see fads of men, ministries, and movements come and go. How do we avoid getting caught up in them? Stay in the Word and keep our eyes on Jesus. Please consider supporting one of these ministry opportunities: HelpDanielWalk.com through Grace-Bound.org (to hear my 2021 interview with Brian Arnold at Grace Bound about Help Daniel Walk, click here https://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/61)Joe needs a kidney (no website)Donate to help ShawnTheBaptist.com get a fuel-efficient Class B RV Reminder: Special discount bulk pricing now available for JesusChangedEverything for churches and individuals, as low as $4/copy (offer valid in U.S. only). Visit JesusChangedEverythingBook.com to learn more. As always, thank you for tuning in! Grace and Peace,Anthony & Amy Get the book! JesusChangedEverythingbook.comWeb: GraceandPeaceRadio.comFacebook: @GraceandPeaceRadioStore: GraceandPeaceRadio.com/shopSupport: Paypal.me/graceandpeaceradioEmail: show@graceandpeaceradio.com Grace and Peace Radio is honored to be part of the Society of Reformed Podcasts and the Christian Podcast Community, and SermonAudio.com. Like what you hear on Grace and Peace Radio? Now you can easily leave a review on your favorite podcast site. Just go to http://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/love!

Generosity is a Christian virtue, and one that many professing Christians apparently lack when they go out to eat on Sunday after church. In this episode Anthony and Amy discuss the significance of generosity as a reflection of the Gospel and a way to do good works and glorify God. Andrew Rappaport's “Trip of a Lifetime” is back on! Go to http://www.IsraelTour2023.com to learn more. Please consider supporting one of these ministry opportunities: HelpDanielWalk.com through Grace-Bound.org (to hear my 2021 interview with Brian Arnold at Grace Bound about Help Daniel Walk, click here https://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/61) Joe needs a kidney (no website) Donate to help ShawnTheBaptist.com get a fuel-efficient Class B RV Reminder: Special discount bulk pricing now available for JesusChangedEverything for churches and individuals, as low as $4/copy (offer valid in U.S. only). Visit JesusChangedEverythingBook.com to learn more. As always, thank you for tuning in! Grace and Peace, Anthony & Amy Get the book! JesusChangedEverythingbook.com Web: GraceandPeaceRadio.com Facebook: @GraceandPeaceRadio Twitter: @GracePeaceRadio Store: GraceandPeaceRadio.com/shop Support: Paypal.me/graceandpeaceradio Email: show@graceandpeaceradio.com Grace and Peace Radio is honored to be part of the Society of Reformed Podcasts and the Christian Podcast Community, and SermonAudio.com. Like what you hear on Grace and Peace Radio? Now you can easily leave a review on your favorite podcast site. Just go to http://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/love!

Generosity is a Christian virtue, and one that many professing Christians apparently lack when they go out to eat on Sunday after church. In this episode Anthony and Amy discuss the significance of generosity as a reflection of the Gospel and a way to do good works and glorify God. Andrew Rappaport's “Trip of a Lifetime” is back on! Go to http://www.IsraelTour2023.com to learn more. Please consider supporting one of these ministry opportunities: HelpDanielWalk.com through Grace-Bound.org (to hear my 2021 interview with Brian Arnold at Grace Bound about Help Daniel Walk, click here https://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/61)Joe needs a kidney (no website)Donate to help ShawnTheBaptist.com get a fuel-efficient Class B RV Reminder: Special discount bulk pricing now available for JesusChangedEverything for churches and individuals, as low as $4/copy (offer valid in U.S. only). Visit JesusChangedEverythingBook.com to learn more. As always, thank you for tuning in! Grace and Peace,Anthony & Amy Get the book! JesusChangedEverythingbook.comWeb: GraceandPeaceRadio.comFacebook: @GraceandPeaceRadioTwitter: @GracePeaceRadioStore: GraceandPeaceRadio.com/shopSupport: Paypal.me/graceandpeaceradioEmail: show@graceandpeaceradio.com Grace and Peace Radio is honored to be part of the Society of Reformed Podcasts and the Christian Podcast Community, and SermonAudio.com. Like what you hear on Grace and Peace Radio? Now you can easily leave a review on your favorite podcast site. Just go to http://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/love!

Generosity is a Christian virtue, and one that many professing Christians apparently lack when they go out to eat on Sunday after church. In this episode Anthony and Amy discuss the significance of generosity as a reflection of the Gospel and a way to do good works and glorify God. Andrew Rappaport's “Trip of a Lifetime” is back on! Go to http://www.IsraelTour2023.com to learn more. Please consider supporting one of these ministry opportunities: HelpDanielWalk.com through Grace-Bound.org (to hear my 2021 interview with Brian Arnold at Grace Bound about Help Daniel Walk, click here https://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/61) Joe needs a kidney (no website) Donate to help ShawnTheBaptist.com get a fuel-efficient Class B RV Reminder: Special discount bulk pricing now available for JesusChangedEverything for churches and individuals, as low as $4/copy (offer valid in U.S. only). Visit JesusChangedEverythingBook.com to learn more. As always, thank you for tuning in! Grace and Peace, Anthony & Amy Get the book! JesusChangedEverythingbook.com Web: GraceandPeaceRadio.com Facebook: @GraceandPeaceRadio Twitter: @GracePeaceRadio Store: GraceandPeaceRadio.com/shop Support: Paypal.me/graceandpeaceradio Email: show@graceandpeaceradio.com Grace and Peace Radio is honored to be part of the Society of Reformed Podcasts and the Christian Podcast Community, and SermonAudio.com. Like what you hear on Grace and Peace Radio? Now you can easily leave a review on your favorite podcast site. Just go to http://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/love!

How should we think about our trials? Anthony and Amy discuss ten affirmations in trials, while also realizing Anthony's present trial is basic math. Andrew Rappaport's “Trip of a Lifetime” is back on! Go to http://www.IsraelTour2023.com to learn more. Please consider supporting one of these ministry opportunities: HelpDanielWalk.com through Grace-Bound.org (to hear Anthony’s 2021 interview with Brian Arnold at Grace Bound about Help Daniel Walk, click here https://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/61) Joe needs a kidney (no website) Donate to help ShawnTheBaptist.com get a fuel-efficient Class B RV And Anthony announced special discount bulk pricing now available for JesusChangedEverything for churches and individuals, as low as $4/copy (offer valid in U.S. only). Visit JesusChangedEverythingBook.com to learn more. As always, thank you for tuning in! Grace and Peace, Anthony & Amy Get the book! JesusChangedEverythingbook.com Web: GraceandPeaceRadio.com Facebook: @GraceandPeaceRadio Twitter: @GracePeaceRadio Store: GraceandPeaceRadio.com/shop Support: Paypal.me/graceandpeaceradio Email: show@graceandpeaceradio.com Grace and Peace Radio is honored to be part of the Society of Reformed Podcasts and the Christian Podcast Community, and SermonAudio.com. Like what you hear on Grace and Peace Radio? Now you can easily leave a review on your favorite podcast site. Just go to http://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/love!

How should we think about our trials? Anthony and Amy discuss ten affirmations in trials, while also realizing Anthony's present trial is basic math. Andrew Rappaport's “Trip of a Lifetime” is back on! Go to http://www.IsraelTour2023.com to learn more. Please consider supporting one of these ministry opportunities: HelpDanielWalk.com through Grace-Bound.org (to hear Anthony's 2021 interview with Brian Arnold at Grace Bound about Help Daniel Walk, click here https://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/61) Joe needs a kidney (no website) Donate to help ShawnTheBaptist.com get a fuel-efficient Class B RV And Anthony announced special discount bulk pricing now available for JesusChangedEverything for churches and individuals, as low as $4/copy (offer valid in U.S. only). Visit JesusChangedEverythingBook.com to learn more. As always, thank you for tuning in! Grace and Peace, Anthony & Amy Get the book! JesusChangedEverythingbook.com Web: GraceandPeaceRadio.com Facebook: @GraceandPeaceRadio Twitter: @GracePeaceRadio Store: GraceandPeaceRadio.com/shop Support: Paypal.me/graceandpeaceradio Email: show@graceandpeaceradio.com Grace and Peace Radio is honored to be part of the Society of Reformed Podcasts and the Christian Podcast Community, and SermonAudio.com. Like what you hear on Grace and Peace Radio? Now you can easily leave a review on your favorite podcast site. Just go to http://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/love!

How should we think about our trials? Anthony and Amy discuss ten affirmations in trials, while also realizing Anthony's present trial is basic math. Andrew Rappaport's “Trip of a Lifetime” is back on! Go to http://www.IsraelTour2023.com to learn more. Please consider supporting one of these ministry opportunities: HelpDanielWalk.com through Grace-Bound.org (to hear my 2021 interview with Brian Arnold at Grace Bound about Help Daniel Walk, click here https://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/61)Joe needs a kidney (no website)Donate to help ShawnTheBaptist.com get a fuel-efficient Class B RV And Anthony announced special discount bulk pricing now available for JesusChangedEverything for churches and individuals, as low as $4/copy (offer valid in U.S. only). Visit JesusChangedEverythingBook.com to learn more. As always, thank you for tuning in! Grace and Peace,Anthony & Amy Get the book! JesusChangedEverythingbook.comWeb: GraceandPeaceRadio.comFacebook: @GraceandPeaceRadioTwitter: @GracePeaceRadioStore: GraceandPeaceRadio.com/shopSupport: Paypal.me/graceandpeaceradioEmail: show@graceandpeaceradio.com Grace and Peace Radio is honored to be part of the Society of Reformed Podcasts and the Christian Podcast Community, and SermonAudio.com. Like what you hear on Grace and Peace Radio? Now you can easily leave a review on your favorite podcast site. Just go to http://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/love!

For this week's episode the guys invite Brian Arnold from Oasis Marinas to the show. Brian is the Vice President of Business Development for Oasis Marinas and also holds a Master Captain's License! Brian discusses his boating background and how the company has grown, including some of the company's newest marina acquisitions and the importance of providing visiting boaters with a great experience!Thank you to Oasis Marinas for sponsoring this episode!Sponsor an All Things Boating Podcast episode and get some exposure in the All Docked Up community! Reach out to social@alldockedup.comPauly and Captain Buzz are seasoned boaters, operating in the Chesapeake Bay, USA. Their stories, words of wisdom and best practices are applicable virtually everywhere. Get ready to learn and have a great time with two 'old salts' who have seen it all and done it all on the water.For more information on our all new app with instructions on how to download, visit www.alldockedup.com. Reach out to podcasts@alldockedup.com to share any questions, comments or suggestions you may have about the All Docked Up podcast and app!

Seth and guest Dr. Brian Arnold discuss how key figures in church history teach the church to persevere in persecution. 

Hi, my name is Brian Arnold. I was a former Mafia-trained card shark making millions of dollars before the age of 24. That was back in 1974. I fell into a deep depression, drugs, alcohol, self-destruction, and suicide. I had a very powerful spiritual experience and was instantly delivered from my addictions, deep depression, and self-destruction of suicide.  I was delivered  From the kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of Light without becoming religious! I have my own radio talk show here in Las Vegas, and I do very successful TV commentating on mental health issues because I've been through it all.

I'm so glad we were able to have Brian and Bill on the podcast to talk about using video in your marketing to tell powerful stories. While we believe that the question of whether or not you should utilize video is over (you should be using), the question is now whether or not you want to be using video well. And then, knowing where your audience is will allow you to take that awesome video and put it in front of the right people. Without knowing where your audience is leaves you with just a video and that helps no one, right? Join myself, Brian and Bill on today's episode as we talk about finding where your audience is so that you can market to them well. As Told By is a video marketing agency started by Bill Grant from Cinema Couture and Brian Arnold from Coldwell Banker of the Carolinas. They came together in 2019 with a mission of not only making great videos for clients but helping them figure out what to do with those videos once they're finished. They call themselves the marketing director's secret weapon. The goal is to work within existing marketing teams to help get the most out of great videos. Prominent clients include Capgemini, United Way of the Midlands, The Salvation Army, Heathwood Hall and the University of South Carolina to name a few.

Do you take the time to learn from your life stories?We all have the chance to grow with each life experience, but how long does it take us to develop a positive perspective toward what we go through?Join us in this episode as we learn life lessons from personal stories with Special Guest Brian Arnold.*cover photo taken while waiting for chocolate malt at Hodad'sIDEAS FROM THIS EPISODEGoing to Portugal  (5:45)Dad, the Salesman (7:30)Taking risks (8:30)A Company Shift (12:00)How we view others (18:00)Weathering the storm and taking care of what's important (21:40)Get lean, and grow (28:40)Use what you have to help others (32:20)Different strokes (36:00)Time + Crisis = Humor (44:10)Surround yourself with good people (55:14)Listen, and don't be afraid to change your mind or perspective (58:52)ACTION STEPBe purposeful and deliberate in your efforts to listen. Consider new angles and don't be afraid to change your mind or perspective.RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODEDownload our Free 30 Day Action Calendar to get started on your future.As a thanks for listening, snag a FREE kindle copy of the best selling book WHO NOT HOW  by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Ben HardyCURRENT IDEA GYM CHALLENGESJOIN US IN THE 30 DAY FUTURE SELF CHALLENGE FROM DR. Ben HardySUPPORT THE SHOW BY SHARING YOUR FAVORITE EPISODE WITH A FRIEND!Check out our NEW Book List to pick up your next read!WHAT WE DOWe show dreamers how to turn ideas into simple daily actions. You already have all the info you need. It's time to ACT!We help you build confidence by...Providing ideas you can act on todayKeeping promises to yourselfTaking daily steps forwardCreating habits that improve your life and compound into resultsWHO WE AREWe are the action guides. Two family guys shortcutting success ideas into simple action steps that fit a busy life. We put the guru ideas and challenges to the test and modify them to fit any lifestyle. We believe in changeWe believe in the power of compounding daily habitsWe believe you can become the best version of yourself by acting with intention FOR MORE GREAT IDEAS - CONNECT, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBEPodcast: Apple | Spotify | Google | WebsiteFacebook: @ideagympodcastInstagram: @idea.gymTwitter: @ideagympodcastEnjoyed this episode? Subscribe and leave us a review. We're always working to get better and love feedback. Connect with us on social media or send us an email at hello@ideagym.infoWhat idea are you going to put to work today?

In this episode of Grace and Peace Radio Anthony interviews Brian Arnold of Grace-Bound.org to announce our partnering together with listeners to help raise about US$5,000 to #HelpDanielWalk. Learn more at https://www.HelpDanielWalk.com. See photos of Daniel and learn more about Grace-Bound at https://www.grace-bound.org Brian’s parents’ ministry to pastors overseas: Equipping Pastors www.equippingpastors.com. Stan Patterson https://poacfl.com Marko Chesoto https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/28779274/marko-cheseto-double-leg-amputee-found-new-life-running Grace and Peace, Anthony & Amy Get the Book! JesusChangedEverythingbook.com  Web: GraceandPeaceRadio.com Facebook: @GraceandPeaceRadio Twitter: @GracePeaceRadio Store: GraceandPeaceRadio.com/shop Support: Paypal.me/graceandpeaceradio Email: show@graceandpeaceradio.com Grace and Peace Radio is honored to be part of the Society of Reformed Podcasts and the Christian Podcast Community, and SermonAudio.com. Like what you hear on Grace and Peace Radio? Now you can easily leave a review on your favorite podcast site. Just go to http://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/love!

In this episode of Grace and Peace Radio Anthony interviews Brian Arnold of Grace-Bound.org to announce our partnering together with listeners to help raise about US$5,000 to #HelpDanielWalk. Learn more at https://www.HelpDanielWalk.com. See photos of Daniel and learn more about Grace-Bound at https://www.grace-bound.org Brian's parents' ministry to pastors overseas: Equipping Pastors www.equippingpastors.com. Stan Patterson https://poacfl.com Marko Chesoto https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/28779274/marko-cheseto-double-leg-amputee-found-new-life-running Grace and Peace, Anthony & Amy Get the Book! JesusChangedEverythingbook.com  Web: GraceandPeaceRadio.com Facebook: @GraceandPeaceRadio Twitter: @GracePeaceRadio Store: GraceandPeaceRadio.com/shop Support: Paypal.me/graceandpeaceradio Email: show@graceandpeaceradio.com Grace and Peace Radio is honored to be part of the Society of Reformed Podcasts and the Christian Podcast Community, and SermonAudio.com. Like what you hear on Grace and Peace Radio? Now you can easily leave a review on your favorite podcast site. Just go to http://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/love!

On this episode of Grace and Peace Radio Anthony interviews Brian Arnold to announce our partnership effort to raise about US$5,000 to #HelpDanielWalk helpdanielwalk.com

On this episode of Grace and Peace Radio Anthony interviews Brian Arnold to announce our partnership effort to raise about US$5,000 to #HelpDanielWalk helpdanielwalk.com

President Brian Arnold of Phoenix Seminary preaches from 2 Tim 1:1-12.

President Brian Arnold of Phoenix Seminary preaches from 2 Tim 1:1-12

Reporter Leonard Triyono berbincang dengan Brian Arnold, pecinta budaya Indonesia sekaligus penulis untuk mendiskusikan buku esai barunya yang berjudul “A History of Photography in Indonesia: Essays on Photography from the Colonial Era to the Digital Age”.

This week we ask ourselves, "If we could only play 10 games for the rest of time, what would they be?" - And then we answered it in this episode.  And the lists might surprise you.  We had very little overlap which means you get nearly 30 games worth of ideas in case you ever find yourself stranded on Mars with the perfect gaming group and have the foresight to order a bunch of board games before that happens. Want to be a spectator while we record over zoom?  Then join us!  You can get all the info at tabletopgametalk.com/live.  There you'll find our next recording time (typically Mondays at 8:30pm central) as well as the zoom link to use to join us. If you want to read the credits, send an mp3 (or similar audio file) of you reading the following names. (feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com, subject: CREDITS) Adam Harrison, The Gift of Games, Jason Strong, Terrence Miltner, Steven Sites, Brian Arnold, Sean P Kelley, CMarie, Rudy Loo, Benjamin Haim-o-witz, Jerry Hwong, Caleb O'Brien, Jennifer Engelbrecht, Justin Willard, Christopher Dong, Jason Marks, Jeremey Fischer, David Radtke, Nick Kuikstra, David Sellers, Jason Rodney, Michael Yanikowski, Myles Clark, Cindy Lum, Phil Swartzell, Anne Reynolds, Eric Huffman, Adrienne Dong, Faz Flintham, Sean Peck, Eric See-lander, Mike Smith, Joe Hoover, Glenn Cotter, Jesse Walkoviak, Don Gilstrap, Steven Judd, Leane Verhulst, Christopher Letko, John Lewis, Joe Rakstad, Ron Nelson, Sahara Wentworth, Weatherman Keef, Nicholas Lotts, Agnes Toth, Paul Raymer, Jimothy, Matthew Droke, Aaron Moore, Jesse Wheeler, Charles Pearson, David Rank, Sam Lacet-Brown, and Christopher Comstock. Email us at feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com - for questions and feedback. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

This week we look back at the gaming milestones in the last 120 years.  Well at least Chris's take on those milestones.  We also talk about raw fish.  Chris does one of the worse outros ever, while Adrian Paterson does one of the best reading of the credits ever and doesn't even get credit for it in the episode.  We'll fix that in episode 200 - which is being recored live in 2 days (Thursday, June 18th, 2020).  You can join us live by reading the next paragraph... Want to be a spectator while we record over zoom?  Then join us!  You can get all the info at tabletopgametalk.com/live.  There you'll find our next recording time (typically Mondays at 8:30pm central) as well as the zoom link to use to join us. If you want to read the credits, send an mp3 (or similar audio file) of you reading the following names. (feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com, subject: CREDITS) Adam Harrison, The Gift of Games, Jason Strong, Terrence Miltner, Steven Sites, Brian Arnold, Sean P Kelley, CMarie, Rudy Loo, Benjamin Haim-o-witz, Jerry Hwong, Caleb O'Brien, Jennifer Engelbrecht, Justin Willard, Christopher Dong, Jason Marks, Jeremey Fischer, David Radtke, Nick Kuikstra, David Sellers, Jason Rodney, Michael Yanikowski, Myles Clark, Cindy Lum, Phil Swartzell, Anne Reynolds, Eric Huffman, Adrienne Dong, Faz Flintham, Sean Peck, Eric See-lander, Mike Smith, Joe Hoover, Glenn Cotter, Jesse Walkoviak, Don Gilstrap, Steven Judd, Leane Verhulst, Christopher Letko, John Lewis, Joe Rakstad, Ron Nelson, Sahara Wentworth, Weatherman Keef, Nicholas Lotts, Agnes Toth, Paul Raymer, Jimothy, Matthew Droke, Aaron Moore, Jesse Wheeler, Charles Pearson, David Rank, Sam Lacet-Brown, and Christopher Comstock. Email us at feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com - for questions and feedback. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

This week we talk about watching other people play tabletop games.  What are the various ways they are presented?  What do we like best?  Should Chris finally play a game on YouTube for all to see?  Watch (listen) to this and more in the next episode (this one) of Tabletop Game Talk.  [You may skip this add in 5 seconds.] Want to be a spectator while we record over zoom?  Then join us!  You can get all the info at tabletopgametalk.com/live.  There you'll find our next recording time (typically Mondays at 8:30pm central) as well as the zoom link to use to join us. If you want to read the credits, send an mp3 (or similar audio file) of you reading the following names. (feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com, subject: CREDITS) Adam Harrison, The Gift of Games, Jason Strong, Terrence Miltner, Steven Sites, Brian Arnold, Sean P Kelley, CMarie, Rudy Loo, Benjamin Haim-o-witz, Jerry Hwong, Caleb O'Brien, Jennifer Engelbrecht, Justin Willard, Christopher Dong, Jason Marks, Jeremey Fischer, David Radtke, Nick Kuikstra, David Sellers, Jason Rodney, Michael Yanikowski, Myles Clark, Cindy Lum, Phil Swartzell, Anne Reynolds, Eric Huffman, Adrienne Dong, Faz Flintham, Sean Peck, Eric See-lander, Mike Smith, Joe Hoover, Glenn Cotter, Jesse Walkoviak, Don Gilstrap, Steven Judd, Leane Verhulst, Christopher Letko, John Lewis, Joe Rakstad, Ron Nelson, Sahara Wentworth, Weatherman Keef, Nicholas Lotts, Agnes Toth, Paul Raymer, Jimothy, Matthew Droke, Aaron Moore, Jesse Wheeler, Charles Pearson, David Rank, Sam Lacet-Brown, and Christopher Comstock. Email us at feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com - for questions and feedback. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

This week we talk about painting miniatures.  Mostly about board game miniatures, but D&D and Warhammer do make their way into the conversation.  No, no, we're not trying to teach you how to paint over a podcast.  But we will talk about the advantages of painting your miniatures as well as the draw backs. To see the minis Chris is referencing in this episode, you can go to his titter page: https://twitter.com/gamemasterchris Want to be a spectator while we record over zoom?  Then join us!  You can get all the info at tabletopgametalk.com/live.  There you'll find our next recording time (typically Mondays at 8:30pm central) as well as the zoom link to use to join us. If you want to read the credits, send an mp3 (or similar audio file) of you reading the following names. (feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com, subject: CREDITS) Adam Harrison, The Gift of Games, Jason Strong, Terrence Miltner, Steven Sites, Brian Arnold, Sean P Kelley, CMarie, Rudy Loo, Benjamin Haim-o-witz, Jerry Hwong, Caleb O'Brien, Jennifer Engelbrecht, Justin Willard, Christopher Dong, Jason Marks, Jeremey Fischer, David Radtke, Nick Kuikstra, David Sellers, Jason Rodney, Michael Yanikowski, Myles Clark, Cindy Lum, Phil Swartzell, Anne Reynolds, Eric Huffman, Adrienne Dong, Faz Flintham, Sean Peck, Eric See-lander, Mike Smith, Joe Hoover, Glenn Cotter, Jesse Walkoviak, Don Gilstrap, Steven Judd, Leane Verhulst, Christopher Letko, John Lewis, Joe Rakstad, Ron Nelson, Sahara Wentworth, Weatherman Keef, Nicholas Lotts, Agnes Toth, Paul Raymer, Jimothy, Matthew Droke, Aaron Moore, Jesse Wheeler, Charles Pearson, David Rank, Sam Lacet-Brown, and Christopher Comstock. Email us at feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com - for questions and feedback. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

We did it!  We finished your questions - well mostly anyway.  And we gave away another gift card and made promises that we hope to be able to keep... Want to be a spectator while we record over zoom?  Then join us!  You can get all the info at tabletopgametalk.com/live.  There you'll find our next recording time (typically Mondays at 8:30pm central) as well as the zoom link to use to join us. If you want to read the credits, send an mp3 (or similar audio file) of you reading the following names. (feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com, subject: CREDITS) Adam Harrison, The Gift of Games, Jason Strong, Terrence Miltner, Steven Sites, Brian Arnold, Sean P Kelley, CMarie, Rudy Loo, Benjamin Haim-o-witz, Jerry Hwong, Caleb O'Brien, Jennifer Engelbrecht, Justin Willard, Christopher Dong, Jason Marks, Jeremey Fischer, David Radtke, Nick Kuikstra, David Sellers, Jason Rodney, Michael Yanikowski, Myles Clark, Cindy Lum, Phil Swartzell, Anne Reynolds, Eric Huffman, Adrienne Dong, Faz Flintham, Sean Peck, Eric See-lander, Mike Smith, Joe Hoover, Glenn Cotter, Jesse Walkoviak, Don Gilstrap, Steven Judd, Leane Verhulst, Christopher Letko, John Lewis, Joe Rakstad, Ron Nelson, Sahara Wentworth, Weatherman Keef, Nicholas Lotts, Agnes Toth, Paul Raymer, Jimothy, Matthew Droke, Aaron Moore, Jesse Wheeler, Charles Pearson, David Rank, Sam Lacet-Brown, and Christopher Comstock. Email us at feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com - for questions and feedback. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

This week we try and answer seven pages of your questions.  We fail.  So this is only part one.  Mostly we answer game related questions but we do touch a bit on what we miss from before the lockdown as well as a conversation on toilets... Want to be a spectator while we record over zoom?  Then join us!  You can get all the info at tabletopgametalk.com/live.  There you'll find our next recording time (typically Mondays at 8:30pm central) as well as the zoom link to use to join us. If you want to read the credits, send an mp3 (or similar audio file) of you reading the following names. (feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com, subject: CREDITS) Adam Harrison, The SGC, The Gift of Games, Jason Strong, Terrence Miltner, Steven Sites, Brian Arnold, Sean P Kelley, CMarie, Rudy Loo, Benjamin Haim-o-witz, Jerry Hwong, Caleb O'Brien, Jennifer Engelbrecht, Justin Willard, Christopher Dong, Jason Marks, Jeremey Fischer, David Radtke, Nick Kuikstra, David Sellers, Jason Rodney, Michael Yanikowski, Myles Clark, Cindy Lum, Phil Swartzell, Anne Reynolds, Eric Huffman, Adrienne Dong, Nate, Faz Flintham, Sean Peck, Eric See-lander, Mike Smith, Joe Hoover, Timothy Gross, Glenn Cotter, Jesse Walkoviak, Gregory Huber, Don Gilstrap, Steven Judd, Leane Verhulst, Christopher Letko, John Lewis, Joe Rakstad, Ron Nelson, Sahara Wentworth, Weatherman Keef, Nicholas Lotts, Agnes Toth, Paul Raymer, Jimothy, Matthew Droke, Aaron Moore, Jesse Wheeler, Charles Pearson, David Rank, Sam Lacet-Brown, and Christopher Comstock. Email us at feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com - for questions and feedback. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

This week we talk about scenario games.  Without defining exactly what a scenario game is.  Is there something about these kinds of games that cause us not to want to repeat a scenario?  What if we added scenarios to games without scenarios, would that change how we look at the base game?  Are scenarios a boon or a bust? David and Sam - Sorry!! We missed your names in the credits, they will be there next week, promise! Want to be a spectator while we record over zoom?  Then join us!  You can get all the info at tabletopgametalk.com/live.  There you'll find our next recording time (typically Mondays at 8:30pm central) as well as the zoom link to use to join us. If you want to read the credits, send an mp3 (or similar audio file) of you reading the following names. (feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com, subject: CREDITS) Adam Harrison, The SGC, The Gift of Games, Jason Strong, Terrence Miltner, Steven Sites, Brian Arnold, Sean P Kelley, CMarie, Rudy Loo, Benjamin Haim-o-witz, Jerry Hwong, Caleb O'Brien, Jennifer Engelbrecht, Justin Willard, Christopher Dong, Jason Marks, Jeremey Fischer, David Radtke, Nick Kuikstra, David Sellers, Jason Rodney, Michael Yanikowski, Myles Clark, Cindy Lum, Phil Swartzell, Anne Reynolds, Eric Huffman, Adrienne Dong, Nate, Faz Flintham, Sean Peck, Eric See-lander, Mike Smith, Joe Hoover, Timothy Gross, Glenn Cotter, Jesse Walkoviak, Gregory Huber, Don Gilstrap, Steven Judd, Leane Verhulst, Christopher Letko, John Lewis, Joe Rakstad, Ron Nelson, Sahara Wentworth, Weatherman Keef, Nicholas Lotts, Agnes Toth, Paul Raymer, Jimothy, Matthew Droke, Aaron Moore, Jesse Wheeler, Charles Pearson, David Rank and Sam Lacet-Brown. Email us at feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com - for questions and feedback. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

This week we talk about liking the idea of board games more than the actual playing of board games.  Does this lead to giant collections with little desire to actually pull them off the shelf and play them?  Is a game unplayed more valuable than a game played?  All this and more! Oh, and for questions, email us at feedback@tabletopgametalk.com (Here's a link to the article mentioned: https://www.fastcompany.com/90275343/why-you-should-surround-yourself-with-more-books-than-youll-ever-have-time-to-read) Want to be a spectator while we record over zoom?  Then join us!  You can get all the info at tabletopgametalk.com/live.  There you'll find our next recording time (typically Mondays at 8:30pm central) as well as the zoom link to use to join us. If you want to read the credits, send an mp3 (or similar audio file) of you reading the following names. (feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com, subject: CREDITS) Adam Harrison, The SGC, The Gift of Games, Jason Strong, Terrence Miltner, Steven Sites, Brian Arnold, Sean P Kelley, CMarie, Rudy Loo, Benjamin Haim-o-witz, Jerry Hwong, Caleb O'Brien, Jennifer Engelbrecht, Justin Willard, Christopher Dong, Jason Marks, Jeremey Fischer, David Radtke, Nick Kuikstra, David Sellers, Jason Rodney, Michael Yanikowski, Myles Clark, Cindy Lum, Phil Swartzell, Anne Reynolds, Eric Huffman, Adrienne Dong, Nate, Faz Flintham, Sean Peck, Eric See-lander, Mike Smith, Joe Hoover, Timothy Gross, Glenn Cotter, Jesse Walkoviak, Gregory Huber, Don Gilstrap, Steven Judd, Leane Verhulst, Christopher Letko, John Lewis, Joe Rakstad, Ron Nelson, Sahara Wentworth, Weatherman Keef, Nicholas Lotts, Agnes Toth, Paul Raymer, Jimothy, Matthew Droke, Aaron Moore, Jesse Wheeler, Charles Pearson, David Rank and Sam Lacet-Brown. Email us at feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com - for questions and feedback. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

This week we talk about our experiences with playing role playing games online.  The good, the bad, the tactical vs theater fo the mind.  And of course we talk about toddlers eating apples and a new giveaway that's coming up. Oh, and if you're wondering what imperfect is: http://imprfct.us/v/chris_3066  (You and Chris both get $10 off if you use this link to sign up!) Want to be a spectator while we record over zoom?  Then join us!  You can get all the info at tabletopgametalk.com/live.  There you'll find our next recording time (typically Mondays at 8:30pm central) as well as the zoom link to use to join us. If you want to read the credits, send an mp3 (or similar audio file) of you reading the following names. (feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com, subject: CREDITS) Adam Harrison, The SGC, The Gift of Games, Jason Strong, Terrence Miltner, Steven Sites, Brian Arnold, Sean P Kelley, CMarie, Rudy Loo, Benjamin Haim-o-witz, Jerry Hwang, Caleb O'Brien, Jennifer Engelbrecht, Justin Willard, Christopher Dong, Jason Marks, Jeremey Fischer, David Radtke, Nick Kuikstra, David Sellers, Jason Rodney, Michael Yanikowski, Myles Clark, Cindy Lum, Phil Swartzell, Anne Reynolds, Eric Huffman, Adrienne Dong, Nate, Faz Flintham, Sean Peck, Eric See-lander, Mike Smith, Joe Hoover, Timothy Gross, Glenn Cotter, Jesse Walkoviak, Gregory Huber, Don Gilstrap, Steven Judd, Leane Verhulst, Christopher Letko, John Lewis, Joe Rakstad, Ron Nelson, Sahara Wentworth, Weatherman Keef, Nicholas Lotts, Agnes Toth, Paul Raymer, Jimothy, Matthew Droke, Aaron Moore, Jesse Wheeler, and Charles Pearson. Email us at feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com - for questions and feedback. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

SpirituallyRaw Ep. #342: Kingdom Problem Solver Brian Arnold is a FIRST RESPONDER to those in a mental...emotional...or spiritual crises of depression, suicidal thoughts, emotional anxiety, fear,  uncertainty, and doubt. Brian was a former Mafia trained card shark making over $4,000,000 for his cut before age 24. Brian then became suicidal and had a powerful spiritual experience just moments before pulling the trigger. In the past 45 years Brian Arnold has helped multiple thousands of people overcome the Kingdom of Darkness with spiritual weapons of the Kingdom of Light. BRIAN ARNOLD, Founder of “Kingdom Problem Solvers” and the author of 5 exciting collections to include: Personal Self Discovery The Kingdom of Light Holy Spirit Power to Inner Emotional Healing The Creation Story and God's BIG IDEA DESTINY...THE Secret to tap into the Law of Abundance Get Brian's INSTANT DOWNLOAD of Personal Self Discovery  26-TRANSFORMATION CARDS for FREE! https://get.kpsolvers.com/free-card-deck Brian is passionate about helping others turn their “mess” into a “MESS-AGE” of hope, in a world of chaos, misery, confusion and dark oppression.  Get Brian's Personal Self Discovery  26-TRANSFORMATION CARDS. Brian you will be sharing your personal experiences and “THE 5 MAJOR QUESTIONS TO PERSONAL SELF DISCOVERY & SPIRITUAL FREEDOM "WITHIN!" ... You started from very humble beginnings..tell us a bit about that? How did you get involved with the Mafia? You then became suicidal, what happened that gave to the strength to overcome it? In the past 45 years you have started 7 businesses from scratch and shared your story around the world...WHY, what was your motivation? What would you say, is one of the best pieces of advice you could give our audience to prepare for what's coming in the shaky days ahead? 5 "Big" Questions Who am I? (Personal Identity) How did we get here onto planet Earth? What's my purpose for being here? Is there life after death? What's my eternal destiny?

Kate interviews Brian Arnold, Faith-based Life Coach and Speaker. We will find out about Brian's journey from working for the Mafia as a Card Shark, through depression and suicidal thoughts to Life Coach and helping to guide others to find their path and purpose. Tune in for an inspiring story!

This week we talk about the effects of negative reviews on our psyche.  Ok, Chris's psyche, Josh and Kitty have different options on the subject.  But overall we try and answer the question... does hearing something negative about something you like, change how you enjoy that something? Sean Peck's Cthulhu: Death May Die review: https://youtu.be/0wSETzkmnRw The board game app tracking site: https://boardgamer.app Want to be a spectator while we record over zoom?  Then join us!  You can get all the info at tabletopgametalk.com/live.  There you'll find our next recording time (typically Mondays at 8:30pm central) as well as the zoom link to use to join us. If you want to read the credits, send an mp3 (or similar audio file) of you reading the following names. (feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com, subject: CREDITS) Adam Harrison, The SGC, The Gift of Games, Jason Strong, Terrence Miltner, Steven Sites, Brian Arnold, Sean P Kelley, CMarie, Rudy Loo, Benjamin Haim-o-witz, Jerry Hwang, Caleb O'Brien, Jennifer Engelbrecht, Justin Willard, Christopher Dong, Jason Marks, Jeremey Fischer, David Radtke, Nick Kuikstra, David Sellers, Jason Rodney, Michael Yanikowski, Myles Clark, Cindy Lum, Phil Swartzell, Anne Reynolds, Eric Huffman, Adrienne Dong, Nate, Faz Flintham, Sean Peck, Eric See-lander, Mike Smith, Joe Hoover, Timothy Gross, Glenn Cotter, Jesse Walkoviak, Gregory Huber, Don Gilstrap, Steven Judd, Leane Verhulst, Christopher Letko, John Lewis, Joe Rakstad, Ron Nelson, Sahara Wentworth, Weatherman Keef, Nicholas Lotts, Agnes Toth, Paul Raymer, Jimothy, Matthew Droke, Aaron Moore, Jesse Wheeler, and Charles Pearson. Email us at feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com - for questions and feedback. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

This week we talk about... a lot of stuff.  Easter and Passover, Animal Crossing and Tiger King, Painting and Cthulhu, and we even get a little political/economical about gaming supply chains.  Oh and we did it all with a live (but silent) audience, so if you want to be a part of the show next week, keep reading... Want to be a spectator while we record over zoom?  Then join us!  You can get all the info at tabletopgametalk.com/live.  There you'll find our next recording time (typically Mondays at 8:30pm central) as well as the zoom link to use to join us. If you want to read the credits, send an mp3 (or similar audio file) of you reading the following names. (feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com, subject: CREDITS) Adam Harrison, The SGC, The Gift of Games, Jason Strong, Terrence Miltner, Steven Sites, Brian Arnold, Sean P Kelley, CMarie, Rudy Loo, Benjamin Haim-o-witz, Jerry Hwang, Caleb O'Brien, Jennifer Engelbrecht, Justin Willard, Christopher Dong, Jason Marks, Jeremey Fischer, David Radtke, Nick Kuikstra, David Sellers, Jason Rodney, Michael Yanikowski, Myles Clark, Cindy Lum, Phil Swartzell, Anne Reynolds, Eric Huffman, Adrienne Dong, Nate, Faz Flintham, Sean Peck, Eric See-lander, Mike Smith, Joe Hoover, Timothy Gross, Glenn Cotter, Jesse Walkoviak, Gregory Huber, Don Gilstrap, Steven Judd, Leane Verhulst, Christopher Letko, John Lewis, Joe Rakstad, Ron Nelson, Sahara Wentworth, Weatherman Keef, Nicholas Lotts, Agnes Toth, Paul Raymer, Jimothy, Matthew Droke, Aaron Moore, Jesse Wheeler, and Charles Pearson. Email us at feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com - for questions and feedback. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

[Note: there was about 1 minute that a bad audio file went live.  So if you can't hear Fletcher, you auto downloaded during that minute.  Just deleted the file and redownload and everything should be ok.] With so many new releases being delayed and game stores having to fully close down, some of us have had the chance to revisit some old games in our collections. So whether it’s playing a game you haven't played in a while or finally getting a game to the table that’s been sitting on yourself for way too long, we’ll be talking about the advantages of being able to play some older games like they were new again. Next week we'll be recording on Monday, 8:30pm central time (9:30 eastern, 6:30 pacific). If you'd like to hear us in real time and even participate via chat, join us on zoom here.  Or open your zoom app and enter meeting id 441-998-566.  You can also join by phone (but you'll only be able to listen) at +13126266799,,441998566# If you want to read the credits, send an mp3 (or similar audio file) of you reading the following names. (feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com, subject: CREDITS) Adam Harrison, The SGC, The Gift of Games, Jason Strong, Terrence Miltner, Steven Sites, Brian Arnold, Sean P Kelley, CMarie, Rudy Loo, Benjamin Haim-o-witz, Jerry Hwang, Caleb O'Brien, Jennifer Engelbrecht, Justin Willard, Christopher Dong, Jason Marks, Jeremey Fischer, David Radtke, Nick Kuikstra, David Sellers, Jason Rodney, Michael Yanikowski, Myles Clark, Cindy Lum, Phil Swartzell, Anne Reynolds, Eric Huffman, Adrienne Dong, Nate, Faz Flintham, Sean Peck, Eric See-lander, Mike Smith, Joe Hoover, Timothy Gross, Glenn Cotter, Jesse Walkoviak, Gregory Huber, Don Gilstrap, Steven Judd, Leane Verhulst, Christopher Letko, John Lewis, Joe Rakstad, Ron Nelson, Sahara Wentworth, Weatherman Keef, Nicholas Lotts, Agnes Toth, Paul Raymer, Jimothy, Matthew Droke, Aaron Moore, Jesse Wheeler, and Charles Pearson. Email us at feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com - for questions and feedback. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

Well this title sounds bad - but no, we're not bored with board gaming, but maybe some people are and we're going to talk about how to get over that boredom.  Also, this episode could be titled something along the line of Tangent Time... so be ready for some of that too! If you want to read the credits, send an mp3 (or similar audio file) of you reading the following names. (feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com, subject: CREDITS) Adam Harrison, The SGC, The Gift of Games, Jason Strong, Terrence Miltner, Steven Sites, Brian Arnold, Sean P Kelley, CMarie, Rudy Loo, Benjamin Haim-o-witz, Jerry Hwang, Caleb O'Brien, Jennifer Engelbrecht, Justin Willard, Christopher Dong, Jason Marks, Jeremey Fischer, David Radtke, Nick Kuikstra, David Sellers, Jason Rodney, Michael Yanikowski, Myles Clark, Cindy Lum, Phil Swartzell, Anne Reynolds, Eric Huffman, Adrienne Dong, Nate, Faz Flintham, Sean Peck, Eric See-lander, Mike Smith, Joe Hoover, Timothy Gross, Glenn Cotter, Jesse Walkoviak, Gregory Huber, Don Gilstrap, Steven Judd, Leane Verhulst, Christopher Letko, John Lewis, Joe Rakstad, Ron Nelson, Sahara Wentworth, Weatherman Keef, Nicholas Lotts, Agnes Toth, Paul Raymer, Jimothy, Matthew Droke, Aaron Moore, Jesse Wheeler, and Charles Pearson. Email us at feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com - for questions and feedback. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

Social distancing seems to be the phrase of the day and with all this distancing we're finding ourselves with a lot of extra time on our hands.  So what do gamers do with extra time, they game, but... oh right, we need to social distance.  In this episode we talk about ways we can still game without being in the same room.  (Oh and this isn't about video version of games or electronic gaming platforms.) If you want to read the credits, send an mp3 (or similar audio file) of you reading the following names. (feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com, subject: CREDITS) Adam Harrison, The SGC, The Gift of Games, Jason Strong, Terrence Miltner, Steven Sites, Brian Arnold, Sean P Kelley, CMarie, Rudy Loo, Benjamin Haim-o-witz, Jerry Hwang, Caleb O'Brien, Jennifer Engelbrecht, Justin Willard, Christopher Dong, Jason Marks, Jeremey Fischer, David Radtke, Nick Kuikstra, David Sellers, Jason Rodney, Michael Yanikowski, Myles Clark, Cindy Lum, Phil Swartzell, Anne Reynolds, Eric Huffman, Adrienne Dong, Nate, Faz Flintham, Sean Peck, Eric See-lander, Mike Smith, Joe Hoover, Timothy Gross, Glenn Cotter, Jesse Walkoviak, Gregory Huber, Don Gilstrap, Steven Judd, Leane Verhulst, Christopher Letko, John Lewis, Joe Rakstad, Ron Nelson, Sahara Wentworth, Weatherman Keef, Nicholas Lotts, Agnes Toth, Paul Raymer, Jimothy, Matthew Droke, Aaron Moore, Jesse Wheeler, and Charles Pearson. Email us at feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com - for questions and feedback. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

This week, while in quarantine, we talk about The Game Designers Movie by Eric Rayl.  This is a great peek behind the hobbyist board game designer curtain.  We only give an overview, but it's definitely worth watching.  You can find out more at http://www.thegamedesignersmovie.com Also, since most of us are now quarantined in some way, here is Suzanne's list of board game apps which is much longer than our list from last week. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1M824hQ0kgksiNuEmBMGFsAEsVPBo2VD5FvpEvYj6UVI/edit#gid=693775771 If you want to read the credits, send an mp3 (or similar audio file) of you reading the following names. (feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com, subject: CREDITS) Adam Harrison, The SGC, The Gift of Games, Jason Strong, Terrence Miltner, Steven Sites, Brian Arnold, Sean P Kelley, CMarie, Rudy Loo, Benjamin Haim-o-witz, Jerry Hwang, Caleb O'Brien, Jennifer Engelbrecht, Justin Willard, Christopher Dong, Jason Marks, Jeremey Fischer, David Radtke, Nick Kuikstra, David Sellers, Jason Rodney, Michael Yanikowski, Myles Clark, Cindy Lum, Phil Swartzell, Anne Reynolds, Eric Huffman, Adrienne Dong, Nate, Faz Flintham, Sean Peck, Eric See-lander, Mike Smith, Joe Hoover, Timothy Gross, Glenn Cotter, Jesse Walkoviak, Gregory Huber, Don Gilstrap, Steven Judd, Leane Verhulst, Christopher Letko, John Lewis, Joe Rakstad, Ron Nelson, Sahara Wentworth, Weatherman Keef, Nicholas Lotts, Agnes Toth, Paul Raymer, Jimothy, Matthew Droke, Aaron Moore, Jesse Wheeler, and Charles Pearson. Email us at feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com - for questions and feedback. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

This week we catalog a bunch of board game apps.  Kitty and Fletcher haven't played many of these, yet, but Chris seems to have played everything - yeah yeah, not surprising.  But we do talk about a ton of games, so in case you missed any, here is the list... Pandemic Catan Classic Ticket to Ride 7 Wonders Splendor Mille Bornes Ganz Schon Clever / Doppelt So Clever Sushi Go Morels Tides of Time Friday Santorini Epic Onitama Patchwork 7 Wonders Duel Jaipur Twilight Struggle NS Hex Eclipse Through the Ages Terraforming Mars Lords of Waterdeep Castles of Burgundy Castles of Mad King Ludwig Suburbia Terra Mystica Agricola Le Havre Raiders of the North Sea Brass Pathfinder Adventure Card Game Sentinels of the Multiverse Aeon’s End Forbidden Island Dresden Files Burgle Bros Zombicide (not a direct port, includes a campaign) Star Realms Mystic Vale Shards of Infinity Ascension Paperback / Hardback Evolution Smash Up Race for the Galaxy Tokaido Galaxy Trucker  Takenoko Talisman Potion Explosion XenoShyft Cottage Garden Small World Steam: Rails to Riches If you want to read the credits, send an mp3 (or similar audio file) of you reading the following names. (feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com, subject: CREDITS) Adam Harrison, The SGC, The Gift of Games, Jason Strong, Terrence Miltner, Steven Sites, Brian Arnold, Sean P Kelley, CMarie, Rudy Loo, Benjamin Haim-o-witz, Jerry Hwang, Caleb O'Brien, Jennifer Engelbrecht, Justin Willard, Christopher Dong, Jason Marks, Jeremey Fischer, David Radtke, Nick Kuikstra, David Sellers, Jason Rodney, Michael Yanikowski, Myles Clark, Cindy Lum, Phil Swartzell, Anne Reynolds, Eric Huffman, Adrienne Dong, Nate, Faz Flintham, Sean Peck, Eric See-lander, Mike Smith, Joe Hoover, Timothy Gross, Glenn Cotter, Jesse Walkoviak, Gregory Huber, Don Gilstrap, Steven Judd, Leane Verhulst, Christopher Letko, John Lewis, Joe Rakstad, Ron Nelson, Sahara Wentworth, Weatherman Keef, Nicholas Lotts, Agnes Toth, Paul Raymer, Jimothy, Matthew Droke, Aaron Moore, Jesse Wheeler, and Charles Pearson. Email us at feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com - for questions and feedback. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

This week we go long.  Well not really long in the episode, but long in gaming.  Or really we just talk about long gaming sessions.  Like all day or maybe even a weekend.  Sometimes the same game, sometimes a series of games.  Sometimes you just need to go through an entire legacy game in one session (ok, no, you should never really do that).  But in any case we're talking about long gaming sessions.  Because they are fun! If you want to read the credits, send an mp3 (or similar audio file) of you reading the following names. (feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com, subject: CREDITS) Adam Harrison, The SGC, The Gift of Games, Jason Strong, Terrence Miltner, Steven Sites, Brian Arnold, Sean P Kelley, CMarie, Rudy Loo, Benjamin Haim-o-witz, Jerry Hwang, Caleb O'Brien, Jennifer Engelbrecht, Justin Willard, Christopher Dong, Jason Marks, Jeremey Fischer, David Radtke, Nick Kuikstra, David Sellers, Jason Rodney, Michael Yanikowski, Myles Clark, Cindy Lum, Phil Swartzell, Anne Reynolds, Eric Huffman, Adrienne Dong, Nate, Faz Flintham, Sean Peck, Eric See-lander, Mike Smith, Joe Hoover, Timothy Gross, Glenn Cotter, Jesse Walkoviak, Gregory Huber, Don Gilstrap, Steven Judd, Leane Verhulst, Christopher Letko, John Lewis, Joe Rakstad, Ron Nelson, Sahara Wentworth, Weatherman Keef, Nicholas Lotts, Agnes Toth, Paul Raymer, Jimothy, Matthew Droke, Aaron Moore, Jesse Wheeler, and Charles Pearson. Email us at feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com - for questions and feedback. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

Don't miss this week as Dr. Brian Arnold speaks on Jesus at Prayer.

This week we're talking about competitive legacy games (or campaign games) and how the story can overshadow the game play and desire to win.  At least for some people.  This is all spoiler free, mostly because we don't remember enough of some of these games to spoil them in the first place, and because it's not nice to spoil stuff. If you want to read the credits, send an mp3 (or similar audio file) of you reading the following names. (feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com, subject: CREDITS) Adam Harrison, The SGC, The Gift of Games, Jason Strong, Terrence Miltner, Steven Sites, Brian Arnold, Sean P Kelley, CMarie, Rudy Loo, Benjamin Haim-o-witz, Jerry Hwang, Caleb O'Brien, Jennifer Engelbrecht, Justin Willard, Christopher Dong, Jason Marks, Jeremey Fischer, David Radtke, Nick Kuikstra, David Sellers, Jason Rodney, Michael Yanikowski, Myles Clark, Cindy Lum, Phil Swartzell, Anne Reynolds, Eric Huffman, Adrienne Dong, Nate, Faz Flintham, Sean Peck, Eric See-lander, Mike Smith, Joe Hoover, Timothy Gross, Glenn Cotter, Jesse Walkoviak, Gregory Huber, Don Gilstrap, Steven Judd, Leane Verhulst, Christopher Letko, John Lewis, Joe Rakstad, Ron Nelson, Sahara Wentworth, Weatherman Keef, Nicholas Lotts, Agnes Toth, Paul Raymer, Jimothy, Matthew Droke, Aaron Moore, Jesse Wheeler, and Charles Pearson. Email us at feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com - for questions and feedback. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

This week we're looking at the age old question, why make games.  In doing so we talk about the games we're thinking of and the state of design they are in.  We also touch on the difficulty of making games in the first place.  Oh, and we learn a little bit about White Castle as well! If you want to read the credits, send an mp3 (or similar audio file) of you reading the following names. (feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com, subject: CREDITS) Adam Harrison, The SGC, The Gift of Games, Jason Strong, Terrence Miltner, Steven Sites, Brian Arnold, Sean P Kelley, CMarie, Rudy Loo, Benjamin Haim-o-witz, Jerry Hwang, Caleb O'Brien, Jennifer Engelbrecht, Justin Willard, Christopher Dong, Jason Marks, Jeremey Fischer, David Radtke, Nick Kuikstra, David Sellers, Jason Rodney, Michael Yanikowski, Myles Clark, Cindy Lum, Phil Swartzell, Anne Reynolds, Eric Huffman, Adrienne Dong, Nate, Faz Flintham, Sean Peck, Eric See-lander, Mike Smith, Joe Hoover, Timothy Gross, Glenn Cotter, Jesse Walkoviak, Gregory Huber, Don Gilstrap, Steven Judd, Leane Verhulst, Christopher Letko, John Lewis, Joe Rakstad, Ron Nelson, Sahara Wentworth, Weatherman Keef, Nicholas Lotts, Agnes Toth, Paul Raymer, Jimothy, Matthew Droke, Aaron Moore, Jesse Wheeler, and Charles Pearson. Email us at feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com - for questions and feedback. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

Last but not least we have Brian Arnold, Emily's husband! This time we ditch the attorney advice and dive into Brian's personal life. First there was Lisa, wait who's Lisa, and why is she on Brian's lap? A dissolved engagement and a morning after break up, brought them together. It's a modern day Cinderella story except Emily didn't leave behind a shoe... it was something much smaller. One postponed wedding, law school, 4 boys and thousands of shoes later they are still adorable love birds!!

This week we finally talk about our gaming couch to 5k which we end up renaming near the end of the conversation (spoiler alert: the title of the episode).  We take 4 different approaches (4th thanks to Joey) to create our lists.  And find it's a fun thought experiment at the very least.  Oh, and Chris really likes Homeworlds, so you should check it out. If you want to read the credits, send an mp3 (or similar audio file) of you reading the following names. (feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com, subject: CREDITS) Adam Harrison, The SGC, The Gift of Games, Jason Strong, Terrence Miltner, Steven Sites, Brian Arnold, Sean P Kelley, CMarie, Rudy Loo, Benjamin Haim-o-witz, Jerry Hwang, Caleb O'Brien, Jennifer Engelbrecht, Justin Willard, Christopher Dong, Jason Marks, Jeremey Fischer, David Radtke, Nick Kuikstra, David Sellers, Jason Rodney, Michael Yanikowski, Myles Clark, Cindy Lum, Phil Swartzell, Anne Reynolds, Eric Huffman, Adrienne Dong, Nate, Faz Flintham, Sean Peck, Eric See-lander, Mike Smith, Joe Hoover, Timothy Gross, Glenn Cotter, Jesse Walkoviak, Gregory Huber, Don Gilstrap, Steven Judd, Leane Verhulst, Christopher Letko, John Lewis, Joe Rakstad, Ron Nelson, Sahara Wentworth, Weatherman Keef, Nicholas Lotts, Agnes Toth, Paul Raymer, Jimothy, Matthew Droke, Aaron Moore, Jesse Wheeler, and Charles Pearson. Email us at feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com - for questions and feedback. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

As a past livestock judging coach at Black Hawk East, Brian and the guys share stories of times in the 12-passenger van. Fun fact: Brian recruited both Trevor and Cory to go to BHE while he was the coach and then soon left to take his role as the VP of Youth Outreach at the National Swine Registry. We joke about that along with covering many other key topics. Brian now works for United Animal Health and is a valued leader in the industry. WE HAVE SWEATSHIRTS!https://stocktalk-podcast.com/shop/Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/TheStockTalkPodcast/?modal=admin_todo_tour)

As it snows in the Midwest, we turn up the HEAT with this one! A MONUMENTAL conversation covering incredible topics. Fascinating stories and discussions critical to the future of the industry make for one of our most inspirational and highly intriguing episodes to date. Just when we thought- "Where do we go from here?"- Enter: Dale Hummel. Walton Webcasting - On The Road With Greg video of the Hummel Cats: https://www.facebook.com/waltonwebcasting/videos/322486795315443/Website face lift: https://stocktalk-podcast.com/Live Episode THIS MONDAY; November 18th at NAILE with Brian Arnold!Sweatshirts will first be available for purchase in Louisville! LIMITED SUPPLY!Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/TheStockTalkPodcast/?modal=admin_todo_tour)

We're back for episode 22 with Brian Arnold of Brian Keith Media. Brian is a good friend of ours and a very talented photographer. Brian's work mainly consists of weddings and portraits but he has an eye for all aspects of photography. Brian's been working on his craft ever since he started and he's always done his best to evolve and get better. It was a real pleasure to have him on the podcast and we hope you enjoy this episode! Follow him on Instagram @briankeithmedia and check out his work! As always, follow us on Instagram @upinyourbizpod, subscribe to the podcast, pass it on, leave a rating and let us know what you think!

Academic dean and assistant professor at Phoenix Seminary*, Dr. Brian Arnold, joins us today to discuss church history and how it reveals practical lessons for us today. *Shortly after the recording of this podcast, Dr. Arnold was named President of Phoenix Seminary.

Bonus Episode: Love and dynamite are in the air as I introduce 2 guests to 1974’s “The Muppets Valentine Show,” an early pilot of what would eventually become The Muppet Show, guest-starring a pregnant Mia Farrow. On This Episode Mike Westfall (@fallwestmike), your typewriter-bound host wearing sunglasses indoors whom you’ll never see again. Brian Arnold (@phillyradiogeek) from Me and You and a Blog Named Boo. Joey O. (@ImGonnaDJ24) from Y-Not Radio and Words with Nerds. About the Special Muppet Wiki’s entry on The Muppets Valentine Show. It’s on YouTube. Topics and Tangents Jim Henson’s Red Book entry about getting this pilot green-lit by some guy at ABC named Mike Eisner. (Yep, that one.) Hey, fellow kids, remember typewriters? We quickly touch on Crazy Harry’s original incarnation as “Crazy Donald” and then immediately drop it. Before Miss Piggy, Kermit loved Miss Mousey. Corporate foreshadowing! George the Janitor is simultaneously UHF’s Stanley Spadowski and WWE’s Perry Saturn. George and Mildred took a back seat after this pilot, but were regular partners on The Muppet Show’s “At the Dance” sketch. The morose Muppet Droop had a quick cameo, alongside a bunch of other Muppets, in the Cosby Show episode, “Cliff’s Nightmare.” This is the first appearance of Kermit the Frog riding a bicycle. You gotta know what a crumpet is to understand cricket. Mia Farrow sings Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms, a 19th-century love song I remember better from the recurring Looney Tunes musical bomb gag. The first time I remember hearing the word “sex.” Brian on the Candy Apple News Company, which you can now watch an episode of on YouTube. Previous Episodes of This Podcast Mentioned Season 1, Episode 2: A Muppet Family Christmas Season 2, Episode 16: Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas Season 2, Episode 24: Christmas Eve on Sesame Street You can visit the Advent Calendar House on the web at adventcalendar.house, on Twitter @adventcalhouse, and on the Christmas Podcast Network.

Quick beatsER DoctorRegistered investment advisorTop 1% of finishers on American Ninja WarriorOn-air medical expert for 9news (KUSA)Founded Wolfpack Ninja Tour, Denver April 29th & 30thFunded by Private Equity from GF Capital$30K in prizes"Everyone wants to get in the ninja space."Monetizes the business with merchandising and revenue from podcast sponsors100K listens and growing fast (podcast)The Wolfpack NinjasThe Wolfpack Ninja Tour, a partnership between the Wolfpack Ninjas and GF Capital Events, will kick off April 29th-30th, 2017 in Denver University’s Magness Arena. The event will be the Wolfpack Ninja Tour’s first ever large-scale competition in which competitors from across the country will compete on a professional obstacle course for over $30,000 in cash prizes. A portion of profits will go to charity and all comers are welcome to try their hand at the course and the multitude of Ninja obstacles present at the event. This event will be the first family-fun showcase operated by the Wolfpack Ninjas, who had their media debut on NBC’s hit TV show series American Ninja Warrior.President of the Wolfpack Ninjas & Wolfpack Ninja Tour, Dr. Noah Kaufman states: “This is a chance for the sport to legitimize, and for all Ninjas out there to have a shot at the course and a Ninja Sport profession. It's also a chance for us to make a real impact, get kids active and put them on the right path towards living a healthy lifestyle.” Spectators are welcome to come and watch as ninjas from all over the country compete in the Finals Competition which is a head-to-head style racing format. One male and one female will be crowned champion of the event, with scaled payouts to the Top 10 finalists. The “First American Ninja Warrior”, Geoff Britten & Stuntwoman Superstar Jessie Graff are captains and representatives of the Wolfpack Ninja Tour. The Pro-Team is joined by team-mates Flip Rodriquez, Weatherman Joe Moravsky, Parkour Master Jesse La Flair, Nicholas Coolridge, Travis Brewer, Jennifer Tavernier, JJ Woods, Veteran hero Ryan Stratis, She Wolf Meagan Martin, Brian Arnold, Wolf Pup Ian Dory and the Ninjadoc Noah Kaufman, MD—the rest of the Wolfpack Ninjas. Watch the pros race for glory and cash prizes with your family.Athletes of all levels, as well as avid TV fans, will be able to enjoy the weekend as both athletes competing and as spectators watching the Finals Competition. Although the Finals Competition will take place on Sunday afternoon, the remainder of the event is open for registration wherein competitors can qualify for the Finals Competition. Additionally, the event offers group and personal training opportunities with your favorite professional Ninjas. There will also be an opportunity to buy a Total Weekend VIP experience which includes photos and autographs with Top Ninja Pros as well as behind-the-scenes hangout time and racing instruction from all the Pros. According to Pro-Team captain Geoff Britten, “This is going to be really, really big and is exactly what was needed for our sport.”The Wolfpack Ninja Tour welcomes athletes from ages 4 and up to train, get active, and gain confidence through completing the Ninja obstacles and numerous activity stations. Amateur Ninjas with backgrounds in climbing, parkour, endurance sports, as well as athletes from more traditional sports, will have the chance to test themselves and qualify throughout the weekend for a spot in the Finals Competition where they will compete head-to-head for over $30,000 in cash prizes. The event will also include two “college-night” sessions, on Saturday April 29th from 8pm-10pm and 10pm-12am, where the Wolfpack Ninja Tour invites students from across Colorado to come take their best shot at qualifying for the Finals Competition. Located in downtown Denver, Magness Arena is easily accessible via light rail, bus, bike, or car. "We are extremely excited to announce a partnership between the Wolfpack Ninja Tour and the University of Denver to host all of the Top Pro Ninjas on our University of Denver campus and within our Ritchie Center facilities leading up to the April event" says Stuart Halsall, Associate Vice Chancellor of Athletics and Recreation, "This event has the potential to make a real impact within the University of Denver community in a highly entertaining way. It falls in line with the Ritchie Center’s vision to offer championship caliber experiences through events such as the Wolfpack Ninja Tour that reach DU students, Alumni, and Community friends and fans of all ages.” The Wolfpack Ninjas will be offering exclusive training opportunities both privately and at the Ritchie Center in the months prior to the event in April.Participants and spectators should register for competition waves and buy tickets for kid’s classes and the Finals Competition online at www.wolfpackninjatour.com. Pre-Event registrants will be given a first look into the challenges the obstacle course presents and will be offered unique insight and training tips from the Wolfpack Ninjas on how to best prepare for the event. ABOUT THE WOLFPACK NINJA TOURThe Wolfpack Ninja Tour was created to get our kids healthy and inspire them. With a portion of profits going to charities that seek to impact childhood obesity, the Wolfpack Ninja Tour is seeking to make a difference. The Ninja community and top Ninja professionals are deeply involved in the project and will be present at the event to teach children life-skills, confidence and to educate them about the importance of proper nutrition and academics. The Top Ninjas are signed up, and the Pro Team will be leading the charge against the childhood obesity epidemic. With over $30,000 in cash prizes per event, Wolfpack Ninja Tour also seeks to legitimize the sport of Ninja Obstacle Racing and provide professional opportunities for its talented athletes.

Brian Arnold, an Irish maths teacher is looking for your help to secure €150,000 worth of funding and support from Richard Branson for his webiste Hegartymaths.com.

Allow a few seconds for buffering.Yahoo! player or right click HERE to download | Launch pop-up playerPossibly the most influential book on Art's life. How sad!It's a very special episode of Art Howard at Night!  No, really, it IS! Art salutes his greatest idol, late night television icon David Letterman. Joining him in discussing Letterman's 33 year late night career and retirement are Brian Arnold, a member of the Letterman fan Facebook group, and Jeff Zuk, creator of the tribute Letterman Twitter feeds @ByeLetterman and @ByeLettermanLT. Sit back and prepare to have your memory jogged as they discuss favorite guests, musical moments and bits you may have forgotten. Art's comments: "Stay tuned for a sappy ending that seemed like a good idea when I thought of it as I walked around the park, but in hindsight may have been a terrible idea! However, it stands as the only recorded document that I'm capable of having fuzzy emotions. "Although it's unlikely, I would like to think Dave might at least skim this one as he's out on the fishing boat in Montana sometime. After nearly 40 years of hearing people telling him how great he is, he can always dial this up and hear it one more time. Thanks, Dave!" 1 hr. 5 mins.((( In stereo, where available! ))) Use the icons below to spread the news of this iconic show. Relevant links:@ByeLetterman Twitter feed@ByeLettermanLT live tweets of the showDavid Letterman fan Facebook group (if you join, don't be a dick)Art's interview with Late Night/Late Show  writer, Joe Toplyn

Matt Iseman chats with That's Your Reality about tonight's episode of American Ninja Warrior. The Denver finals feature Brian Arnold, Meagan Martin, and Dr. Noah Kaufman.

Today’s show features: *Knights of the Guild opening theme composed by Brian Arnold with Tweex Music  http://tweexmusic.com *What the Cast is Up too *"From the Archives" Interview with Robin Thorsen from Season 2 *Interview with Season 5 lead Make Up artist Kim Thank you again for all your support, I do this podcast because I am a fan myself and love taking other fans behind the scenes of this great webseries. ~Kenny~ Other Important Links Knights of the Guild Feeds/Downloads http://knightsoftheguild.com Knights of the Guild Daily Blog http://knightsoftheguildpodcast.blogspot.com/ Knights of the Guild Fan page on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/group Knights of the Guild Group on Watchtheguild.com http://community.watchtheguild.com/group Knights of the Guild UStream Channel http://www.ustream.tv/channel/knights-of-the-guild (Password for UStream is KOTG) Follow us on twitter @knightsofguild Follow Host Kenny on twitter @Geekyfanboy Knights of the Guild YouTube Channel : http://www.youtube.com/user/KnightsoftheGuild1 Knights of the Guild Twit Pic Page: http://twitpic.com/photos/Knightsofguild Call Knights of the Guild 818-308-KOTG (5684) Let’s us know what you think of our show. Give your thoughts on the current season of The Guild or just say hi. Knights of the Guild Cafe Press Online Shop : Where you can buy KOTG T-shirts, magnets, buttons and so much more. http://www.cafepress.com/KOTG Knights of the Guild Zazzle Online Shop : Where you can buy KOTG T-shirts, magnets, buttons and so much more. http://www.zazzle.com/knightsoftheguild The Guild http://watchtheguild.com Geekerdome Network http://geekerdome.com Between the Lines Studio Podcast Network http://Betweenthelinesstudios.com Podcast promo’s played during the show this week: The Pixar Podcast Alien Nation: The Newcomers Podcast Upsidedown And Halfway to Happyland Knights of the Guild Podcast has a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. © Geekyfanboy Productions

Today’s show features: * Knights of the Guild opening theme composed by Brian Arnold with Tweex Music  http://tweexmusic.com * Guild News * What the Cast is Up too * Cast member Teal Sherer (Venom) joins me as a co-host and we catch up on her life * Guild Trivia * Behind the Scenes with Teal Sherer as she discusses Game Stop from Season 3 * Questions for guest host Teal Sherer * Listener Feedback * Thank you and goodbyes * Special treat: Jeff Lewis singing Rock Lobster Thank you again for all your support, I do this podcast because I am a fan myself and love taking other fans behind the scenes of this great webseries. ~Kenny~ Other Important Links Knights of the Guild Feeds/Downloads http://knightsoftheguild.com Knights of the Guild Daily Blog http://knightsoftheguildpodcast.blogspot.com/ Knights of the Guild Fan page on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/group Knights of the Guild Group on Watchtheguild.com http://community.watchtheguild.com/group Knights of the Guild UStream Channel http://www.ustream.tv/channel/knights-of-the-guild (Password for UStream is KOTG) Follow us on twitter @knightsofguild Follow Host Kenny on twitter @Geekyfanboy Knights of the Guild You Tube Channel : http://www.youtube.com/user/KnightsoftheGuild1 Knights of the Guild Twit Pic Page: http://twitpic.com/photos/Knightsofguild Call Knights of the Guild 818-308-KOTG (5684) Let’s us know what you think of our show. Give your thoughts on the current season of The Guild or just say hi. Knights of the Guild Cafe Press Online Shop : Where you can buy KOTG T-shirts, magnets, buttons and so much more. http://www.cafepress.com/KOTG Knights of the Guild Zazzle Online Shop : Where you can buy KOTG T-shirts, magnets, buttons and so much more. http://www.zazzle.com/knightsoftheguild The Guild http://watchtheguild.com Geekerdome Network http://geekerdome.com Between the Lines Studio Podcast Network http://Betweenthelinesstudios.com Guild Trading Cards http://www.cryptozoic.com/tradingcards/guild Jones Soda The Guild http://www.jonessoda.com/limited-editions/the-guild-limited-edition-soda-6-pack.html Adam Levermore's Life in Roburbia http://roburbia.com Matthew Brackney's Online Comic "Knights Errand" http://www.knights-errand.com Wil Wheaton Versus Paul and Storm http://www.paulandstorm.com Vince Caso Limited Edition Pirate Headshots http://www.vincecaso.com/limited-edition Teal Sherer's "Oracle Addresses the DC Comics reboot" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByApOU31cx8 Podcast promo’s played during the show this week: Anomaly Alien Nation: The Newcomers Podcast Knights of the Guild Podcast has a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. © Geekyfanboy Productions

This past year, Geoff Levy was supposed to release a video that finally exposes the hidden talent and potential of the South Florida area. Unfortunately, he was unable to do so due to being really busy in the college selection process for film. Here is one of the montages he intended to use for the video. Featuring skating from South and Central Florida as well as the DC area. Skaters (in order of appearance): Dustin Spengler, Brian Arnold, Blake Kelly, Jon Fromm, Cody Porche, Brian “Cheeto” Kreeble, Chris Moraco, Willie Trebach, Jay Greendyke, Derek Pricinsky, Matt Johnson, Justo Garcia, Chris Smith. You can also check it out on our youtube page if you so desire. If you enjoyed the edit be sure to let us know and keep an eye out for many more videos and audio podcasts to come. (Oh and sorry for the delay Geoff!)

Brian Arnold has been a force to reckon with in the American Ninja Warrior scene.  He made history by being the first American to finish stage 3 of Midoriyama, and he is a leader to many of the veteran Ninjas.  Brian brings a fierce tenacity to the Wolfpack and motivates the wolves to push harder than anyone else.  He is a man of integrity and honor and is as strong in character as he is in might.  Brian has been climbing for over 25 years and is a dedicated student of the game of chess. In fact, he has beaten The Ninjadoc in over 200 games with only a handful of losses! If you love chess, comment below and Brian may just play you!  Brian is a loving family man and father to his little girl Arie, and together with his beautiful gal, Shanda, has a full house with his other kids Corbin and Cantasia. He freely gives his time and mentorship to his fans around the world.  Brian resides in Colorado where he trains incessantly in pursuit of his dreams. Instagram: www.instagram.com/brianarnold_anw Twitter: twitter.com/BrianArnold_ANW Check out the Wolfpack: www.wolfpackninjas.com Come see the tour: www.wolfpackninjatour.com Get the toys: www.slackersline.com