Is the World Actually Getting Worse?
Is the world actually getting worse—or are we simply more aware of everything that's wrong?
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What Happens to Us When AI Does Everything?
What happens to human purpose when AI can do our jobs better than we can?
What Makes a Sermon Actually Good?
What actually makes a sermon good?
Is Christian Nationalism Distracting the Church?
Christian nationalism, political division, abortion, prayer in schools—how involved should the church actually be in politics?
You Can Preach the Bible... and Still Miss Jesus
Can you preach straight from the Bible and still miss the heart of the gospel?
Why Christians Disagree About Christian Nationalism
What does the Bible actually say about patriotism, government, and where a Christian's ultimate allegiance belongs?
The Celebrity Pastor Model Is Broken...Here's What We're Building Instead
Pastor Scott is turning 50. And his dream is that one day, nobody remembers he was here.
The CRC Just Changed Direction: Here's What Actually Happened at Synod 2026
Synod 2026 just wrapped. And for the first time in a long time, something felt different.
The CRC Is Finally Doing Something: 150 Churches in 10 Years
The CRC's annual Synod just made what might be its biggest call to action in years — 150 new churches in 10 years. We watched it live and reacted in real time.
Live Reactions to Catholic Mass, What Matters in Church, and What Makes a Great Sermon
What does a pastor in a giant sleeping bag vest, Catholic incense, and a guy eating a torn Bible page have in common? They all sparked one of our most honest conversations about what actually matters in church.
How Churches Should Handle Discipline
What is church discipline—and why do so many churches avoid talking about it?
The Early Church Had No Buildings - Should We?
In this raw and provocative episode of the Disciple Standard Podcast, we ask the hard questions: