Three Brothers Talking

We try to be really thankful for this year. We sit down to talk our way through lots of things we are thankful for this year: from big to small. Serious to funny. Apologize for the audio quality in this episode. Something we are not thankful for is technical failings. Follow us and give us … Episode 94: Thanksgiving Thankful Special Read More »

Proving to the world by telling better stories. “Proving” the reality of Jesus to the world is more than just stating bare facts about what He has done. What does it mean to show the proof of Jesus by making our lives a better story and better culture than the world around us? Follow us … Episode 93: Telling better stories and building better culture Read More »

Can Christians lose their love? What do you do to get it back? Oh yeah, and a church was planted. It’s been a busy time. But here is a hot new episode. Follow us and give us your feedback: Facebook Twitter Instagram 3BrothersTalking@gmail.com

Does being “Gospel-Centered” mean anything in our actual lives? Cutting through some of the buzzwords, we talk about what kind of fruit comes from being distracted from the gospel, and from having it holistically impact our lives. Follow us and give us your feedback: Facebook Twitter Instagram 3BrothersTalking@gmail.com

https://youtu.be/c_HMBSm4Sn4 Responding to the news of Matt Chandler’s Leave of Absence (Fixed Audio version re-uploaded!) We sit down to respond thoughtfully (hopefully) to the news coming from the Village Church, that Matt Chandler has been put on a leave of absence because of a relationship between Him and a church member. We try to wade … Episode 90: Matt Chandler, the Village Church, and Faithfulness for a Pastor Read More »

Is Empathy a Sin? Is it different than Sympathy? We sit down to talk through a (oddly enough) hotly debated topic: is empathy good, or bad? Is empathy a sin, as some would say? Is empathy a virtue, as others would say. And why are Christians so bad at disagreeing honestly?  Anyways, here goes nothing. … Episode 88: Is Empathy a Sin? Read More »

A Book Review: It’s Good to be a man? No, we didn’t skip episode 88. We just recorded this one after 88, but it made sense to squeeze in the release of this before 88 came out. David hops in to talk about a book called, “It’s Good To Be A Man” by Michael Foster. … Episode 89: Is It Good To Be A Man Read More »

Random Questions, Answers, and Fictional Settings Jeremy is in control of the episode, and we talk about High Visibility Gear, Fictional Universes, and even some lessons learned in the Lord of the Rings. Catch this lighter episode! Notes: The Hobbit (book) In The House of Tom Bombadil (book) Hi-Vis Shirts Follow us and give us … Episode 87: Would You Rathers And Lessons from Tolkien Read More »

What does it mean to grow? This might very well be the second time we’ve talked on this subject, but as you get older God teaches you different ways to measure your growth, your maturity, and your life. At least for now, here is how we think about it in ways that are freeing and … 86: Catching up and Growing up (The Andrew Episode) Read More »

What are things that healthy churches do? We are finally back after an unplanned hiatus. With news from our personal lives, and caveats and qualifications, and thoughts about preaching and prayer in a church. Recommendations: “In The House of Tom Bombadil” by CR Wiley “The Hobbit” by JRR Tolkien Follow us and give us your … Episode 85: Caveats and Healthy Churches Read More »

How has what you read this year changed you? After a short (long) hiatus due to life being absolutely insane for all members of the cast, Jeremy and David are back to recap how things they’ve read this year has challenged and changed them on the topics of gender, identity, roles of men/women, productivity, family … Episode 84: A Three-Winged Plane Read More »

https://youtu.be/XBOfLhHAiZI The Brothers Go Head-to-head Before we say anything else, we need to apologize. In this episode, not one of us made mention of Seinfeld—which is a tragedy and a mistake. A colossal oversight. We apologize forever. Back to the show… Each brother makes a list of 5 massive TV shows that come to their … 83: Top Five TV Shows, Head-to-Head Read More »

MEANINGLESS? We talk about Ecclesiastes, Fried Chicken, Finding Joy, and “Peace” in decision making.  References: “Vapor” by Skillet Deas Vail Follow us and give us your feedback: Facebook Twitter Instagram 3BrothersTalking@gmail.com

Why are some of these guys so popular today? We ramble around the question of how Joe Rogan, Jocko Willink, and Jordan Peterson have picked up such huge followings—particularly of men—including Christian men. Somehow, though none of these guys are Christians (or orthodox Christians), they still are (in some ways) highly regarded and sought after … Episode 81: Joe Rogan, Jocko Willink, Jordan Peterson, and Christians? Read More »

https://youtu.be/PHNQNyBL2Dk A test for the podcast. Andrew, Jeremy, and David talk through all kinds of topics this go-around. Bigfoot, their kids, sermon preparation highs and lows, sleeping, and living next to golf courses.  Recommendations: Artifex Pereo (Band) Slick shoes (Band) Mike Mains and the Branches (Band) American Underdog (Movie) Follow us and give us your … Episode 80: That’s a Fun Age Read More »

Dealing with all the thoughts that come when war happens. In a bit of a bonus episode, we sit down and talk about all of the thoughts we go through when we see wars happen and evil occur on the Earth. How do we remain steady and not get too sucked into the black hole … Episode 79: Seeing War, and how we respond to it. Read More »

New episodes are here! And there is a lot to catch up on: David, Andrew, and Jeremy catch-up on all the things that have been going on since Christmas, including moving during the holidays, adopting new pets, and having another baby! And we get into books we’re reading, a love for C.S. Lewis, and thinking … Episode 78: Announcements, Moving House At The Worst Times, and Thinking on Good Things Read More »

https://youtu.be/cSTLymmnbiw The Finale of Heaven Misplaced The finale of Season 1 of the book club! David and Jeremy talk about the end of “Heaven Misplaced” by Doug Wilson. They talk through avoiding the extremes of prosperity theology and also historical pessimism dressed up as “realism.” Also, the big question, the elephant in the room, did … Episode 77: Are We Postmillennial? | Heaven Misplaced Grand Finale Read More »

Should Christianity Run Culture, Influence it, or Run Away? David and Jeremy talk about Chapter 14 of Heaven Misplace—where so many of our quiet little assumptions about the church, culture, history, and our world pop up. What are we supposed to do while we are here? Just wait for a rapture? Just save souls? Or … Episode 76: Should Christianity Run The Culture? (Book Club) Read More »

Merry Christmas! Please take a minute and rate and review the podcast this Christmas on your podcast platform of choice. Send us proof via social or email that you did it if you want to be entered into the giveaway for Parenting by Paul David Tripp! Thank you! Christ is King! Follow us and give … A Christmas Gift for the Pod Read More »