This week's episode is a response to the question: "Does all of the Bible still apply to us today?" Some might say no and refer to themselves as "New Testament Christians." Others might say yes, and find themselves seeking to follow Christ and feel an obligation to uphold every law and "rule" given in the Old Testament. Who is right? Is there a rig…

You ever wondered what a "pregame" musing sounds like? This is about the closest you're ever gonna get! We were gonna be good and stick to the topic on the card... but then, we just didn't. So, instead you get our shotgun thoughts on the result of Election 2024 and how we hope that the people of God stay hungry to represent their Holy citizenship f…

WAIT! Don't let the "churchy" word in the topic make you skip this episode. Sure, it's not a word you use all the time, but what it means and what it's referring to is EXTREMELY important. So, just relax and muse with us as we take a look at what some of the ideas are around Jesus and what He accomplished on the cross. Got a question you want answe…

What's the role of government in your life? What's the role of the Church? Let's consider the role of those things and how maybe our understanding of them has become skewed. To support the Flynt family financially, please follow the link to their GoFundMe page: https://gofund.me/14a4212d Got a question you want answered or a topic you'd like to hea…

A musing on how the role of prayer has worked in our lives and how that role has changed over time. We hope that this episode brings you encouragement in your own prayer life and that you find a renewed hunger to spend time speaking with and listening to the Lord. If you something that Townsend and I could be praying about for you or with you, plea…

At some point in your life someone called you a "liar, liar, pants on fire." We all hated it - even if it was true at the time. But, what about as an adult? Are we out here still living with our pants burning, or have we come to understanding that lying really isn't all that acceptable. For that matter - is it ever acceptable to lie? This week's mu…

In most school across the country, kids stand up every morning and voice their pledge to the United States. Grownups... well, you might not make a pledge every morning, but does the Bible instruct you to maintain allegiance to your country as part of your faith? Just how "pledged" should your allegiance be? Glad you asked - cause this week we 're m…

Yes - it's the topic that lots of folks love to hate. Only time someone brings up giving money to the church is when the preacher needs a new car, am I right? No. You're not right. But what is right? Should a believer still recognize their expectation to support their church financially or is that an Old Testament sort of thing that doesn't apply t…

ALERT - LISTENER REQUESTED TOPIC INCOMING!! A citizen of Listener Land (one of y'all!) took the time to send Townsend a question - so we spent some time musing on it. BIG THANKS to whoever you are cause Preacher Man LOVES listener topics! We hope this episode is a blessing. Got a question you want answered or a topic you'd like to hear Townsend and…

WAIT - don't skip this one. We promise, this isn't just an episode where we confess to being hippies. This is an honest look at how faith should, and does, impact our treatment of the world around us. Do you agree with our take? Let us know by reaching out and sharing your thoughts! Got a question you want answered or a topic you'd like to hear Tow…

The world gets smaller every day - all the while feeling like we become more and more disconnected from each other. But, through technology and travel, we have the chance to encounter all sorts of people from all sorts of places. And often, those folks may not see the world the same way you do. So, how do we interact with them? How should we naviga…

What can I type that will make you forgive us for being gone AGAIN?! Honest - the world was conspiring against us recording! Strung-out schedules and cooties all over the place made it impossible - but the great comeback has begun! So, sit back, relax, and muse with us on just what exactly the point of Christianity is in this week's episode. We lov…

Story time this week as Townsend and Preacher Man reflect on some areas of their lives that they feel had the greatest impact on their faith-journey. AND - a chance for you to share as well by commenting on FB. Let us know what experiences have been impactful on your faith journey as you reflect on the ways God has moved you through each and every …

We're back! And - maybe we never need to miss episodes again, cause SHEESH - these last two weeks have had some CRAZINESS happening around the world. But, why does it seem crazy? If it's wrong, how do we know it's wrong - how do we make it right? Those sorts of things deal with morality - or ethics - and have to do with the origins of our understan…

Everyone knows what a favorite is - and truth be told, everyone has a favorite. A favorite movie, favorite color, or a favorite meal. We know about favorites. And, this week, Townsend and Preacher Man spend some time sharing who their favorite characters from the Bible are and why those characters hold that high position. We hope this week's musing…

Have you ever gotten stuck in the idea that "stuff just happens"? Or, maybe you think that some things are planned out through God, but that He leaves other stuff to just... work itself out. This week's episode seeks to provide some thought-nuggets on how randomness, or "coincidence", does or does not work alongside the idea that God is sovereign a…

Have you ever thought about the "rules" of prayer? Do we have to use certain words, certain phrases, or drop a specific name for our prayer to "count"? This week - Townsend and Preacher Man muse on the meaning and importance of praying in the name of Jesus. AND, a little extra addition when Preacher Man brings up the last word of our prayers and th…

EPISODE 200??!! That's crazy to think about - April Fool's Day of 2020 to now, all so we can hang out with you guys! Thank you for making our podcast have a purpose. We love y'all! This week we dive into the issue of mental illness and how a Christian should think and understand the subject. It's a vast topic with lots of turns to take. We hope you…

This week's card got Preacher Man in his "talking fast" personality - but that's only cause there's SO MUCH to know and share about why we can trust the Bible today is the Bible that was originally written. So, sit down and get ready to learn or be reminded of a handful of ways we can confirm that the Bible God has bestowed on us is the same word t…

After a week of silence, we're back with this week's episode where Townsend and Preacher Man discuss the issues and things that parents should be considering when it comes to their children's education. Public, private, home... what are you supposed to do? And, once you make a choice, how involved should you be? Let's muse on it - from one who's ki…

Are you a spiritual person? Are we? This week's episode is all about musing on what it means to be spiritual and how that impacts us as individuals and our involvement in the world. Is it just that part of us that can't be touched; that ethereal, unseen magic stuff? Or, is it something more, something very real and very important? Got a question yo…

It's often the most common question people ask once the requirement of school and "staying at home" pass... what's my purpose? What's the point? IN FACT - You can go check out Episode 171 to hear a different take where Preacher Man and Townsend mused on the meaning of life. But, today isn't a retread - it's a consideration on what exactly life's pu…

Do you have a church family? Are you a part of a specific church family that you feel called to and that you feel like you have an important place in? Have you ever stopped to think about what it was that led you to that specific church group or congregation? Was it the music, the pastor, the building, or maybe the service you saw within the walls?…

This week's episode is on one of those "church words." But, whether it's a word you use a lot or have never heard before - it's a topic that NEEDS to be talked about more often. So, let's do that... let's talk about Sanctification and the importance of becoming more and more holy each day. Got a question you want answered or a topic you'd like to h…

It might seem obvious to assume that the Bible is important to Townsend and/or Preacher Man (but remember - assumptions can be dangerous), but have you ever stopped to wonder if that's always been the case? Or, how important the Bible might be on a daily basis? This week's episode is all about answering the questions of why the Bible is important o…

Do you believe in miracles? Have you ever thought about what counts as miraculous or if simple things are the same sort of miracle as those big, amazing, shocking examples that some people can share? Let's talk about that and see if we can't learn a little about finding the miracles around us in the life God has called us to live. Got a question yo…

This week's episode asks Townsend and Preacher Man to reflect on how they've intentionally taught faith to their children and how they feel it has gone. Preacher Man's kids are all "grown" - Townsend still has a way to go. But, give a listen and see if you don't notice a similarity to how seriously they take the responsibility of actively teaching …

Folks sometimes say that Science eradicates the Bible, or that to believe the Bible you have to ignore Science. But come on now... is that true? This week, Townsend and Preacher Man will muse on and consider how the Bible and Science go together, or how they don't. See if you agree or disagree with what they come up with. Got a question you want an…

Welcome to another episode of MTPM - we're glad you're here! This week, Townsend and Preacher Man take a look at opportunities and how they can be (or aren't) imbalanced. It's sort of a hot-topic in the political world, but what should a believer be doing about it? How should a Christian see this issue and react? Glad you asked! Got a question you …

Admit it - you missed us last week! Get this... we missed you too!! But, sickness, travel, and weddings made it a little too challenging to get together, so we bring you this week's special episode with a little "sorry about that" attached to it. We hope you enjoy hearing about the marriage conference that took place at our local church a few weeks…

Have you ever wondered what should be conisdered "important" when building or supporting a community? You haven't? Well - then this episode is for you! Wait - you have? Well, good news - this episode is for you, too! In all seriousness, we invite you to join in with this week's episode and and ponder those aspects of community that we need to be de…

We're back on our "topic schedule" this week and musing on how each of us could be more encouraging to those around us (and maybe even to ourselves). We invite you to join in on this week's conversation as we look at the biblical mandate to "stir one another up" and how we could be better at both giving and receiving encouragement. Got a question y…

You thought the Super Bowl was about Taylor Swift and football? Naw - it was about two commercials setting the religious world on fire. Washing feet and Seeing people. Jesus gets us. Do we get Jesus? This week's episode in a "special edition" and was recorded at the request of a listener. So hey! - THANK YOU LISTENER! We hope you all enjoy the musi…

This week offered a chance for Townsend and Preacher Man to take a close look at just exactly what the Holy Spirit is and why it matters in the life of a believer. Is the Holy Spirit He, it, a ghost, or just a "good feeling" that we have when we're living a life of faith? People disagree on all of these things, but what does the Bible say? Let's ta…

Repentance is one of those "Bible" words. One we hear all the time in church - but occasionally one that we have heard so much we've forgotten what it means. So, this week Townsend and Preacher Man spend a few minutes together and look to answer the question, "what does it mean to repent?" Got a question you want answered or a topic you'd like to h…

Maybe you've heard of "The Way of the Master," or "The Roman Road:" memorized ways that seek to teach us how to share the good news of Jesus to people we meet in the world. But what if the person you meet has never even heard of God. They have no familiarity with any of that "Bible" stuff at all. Does the conversation look the same? Do you stick to…

Does it matter that a lot of folks don't live the way they believe? Does that sort of life have consequences? Maybe it's easy for us to say, "well, duh. Of course it has consequences." But, if we all agree to that, why are there so many examples of people not living a life that matches what they preach? This week, Townsend and Preacher Man turn the…

The first card-pull of 2024 has Townsend and Preacher Man contemplating the importance of forgiveness in relationships and how its presence (or lack off) can impact how we connect to one another. Forgiveness can be a challenge - it can be the hardest thing to do in life. But, does it matter? Does forgiving change the way we see one another? Let's m…

We made it through 2023! Phew!! Before we rush headlong into the new calendar and everything that 2024 has in store, Townsend and Preacher Man use this episode for some annual reflection on what they learned during 2023. How did they change? Where did they grow? Wanna know - gotta listen! Got a question you want answered or a topic you'd like to he…

How about one more episode for 2023?! Before we say goodbye to the year, join in on the conversation and consider what there is to know about adoption and how God views making the choice to have us as His children. It might be more profound than you've considered before. Listen in, think about it, and share what you learn with someone this Christma…

It's Christmas Time!! So - we're all going broke, right? Hopefully not, but is it possible that we've created lives that are overly focused on our possessions and the money we need to obtain more at the cost of our relationship with God and the peace that comes from having "enough"? Spend some time listening to this week's episode and see if you're…

A topic that some consider best avoided - not because it doesn't exist, but that it's difficult and best dealt with as "out of sight, out of mind." But, that ain't us... So, find a quiet place to sit and join with Townsend and Preacher Man as they consider what the Bible teaches about suicide and how we, as believers, should respond when something …

We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and are as excited as we are for the Advent season that is now here! While you're doing all those "Christmas-y" things that we get to do this time of year, sit back and check out this episode of Musings and see if God uses it to teach you about the place of your faith within your marriage. Got a …

How much say does God have in our hobbies? Is it necessary to look for God's leadership as it relates to our interests? And, if those questions should be answered in a way that does suggest our interests and hobbies should be guided by the Lord - is it actually true that that's the case? Find out how Townsend and Preacher Man feel about it in this …

Is it true that you can always tell a person's priorities by looking at where they invest their time, their skills, or their money? How much of that do we focus on as we go through life with our schedules and purchases - the idea that we're really telling the world what matters most to us? This week Townsend and Preacher Man take a look at that top…

Should religion be taught in the public school setting, and if so, to what extent? How does religion being taught in a school change the responsibility of parents teaching their own children? That and more is mused on in today's episode. Tune in and check out what Townsend and Preacher Man have to say! Got a question you want answered or a topic yo…

Can you examine your life so far and find that one moment, that one time of your life - that experience that defined the rest of your life after it? Do you have a moment that has given you the purpose that you recognize in your life to this very day? Episode 171 records Townsend and Preacher Man giving their answers to this question. What's the mos…

Townsend and Preacher Man were each allowed to offer three questions they'd like to ask God. This week's episode is their answer (question?) and a discussion about "why" they'd each ask the questions they came up with. What about you? Would you ask God something that isn't mentioned in this episode? Email your question to the Podcast and maybe we c…

Bad things happen. They happen too often. In fact, they happen enough for this to be a topic we're dealt with before on this podcast (Episode 136 - for example). So, if they happen so often, wouldn't it be useful if we knew how to make sense of it all? This week, Townsend and Preacher Man consider how a person might (or might not) make sense of the…

Not that we're all just sitting around using each and every you-know-what kind of illegal drug, but we live in an interesting time where some things are legal, others aren't, and then some haven't been but maybe will become legal before too much longer. How does any of this impact your life? What should your faith have to say about the things you d…