Consider It Joy

What we Get Wrong about: Atheists (with Pastor Al Gascon)

We're back! And we are kicking off a series that aims to make us think outside of the box, and not rush to make judgements about others, allowing us to better love our neighbor.
This episode, we are joined by former atheist Al Gascon to find out some of the misconceptions we (especially within the church) have about those who consider themselves atheists.
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Should We Watch It? Setting Media Standards - with Nate Watson

When it comes to what we watch or listen to, standards are all over the map.  Do we set limits based on rating?  On if there are bad words? How much violence is too much violence? Should we only consume 'Christian' media?
We could not think of a better guest on this issue than our good friend Nate Watson.  Nate is not only an ordained pastor with his masters degree, but also has spent years as an artist in various aspects of the entertainment industry, and worked with some of the biggest franchises.
We have a thoughtful conversation about creating personal standards when it comes to the media you consume, and our take on it might surprise you.
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The Best Lyrics EVER written in Christian Music!

We all connect with lyrics that resonate, but is it possible to find the best lyrics ever written in modern Christian music?  We think we may have done it.
In this episode, we pour over some of the best lyrics ever put into a song.  You might agree, you might disagree with it all, but the process is a lot of fun!  
Be sure to chime in with what you think the best lyrics ever written are!
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Mental Health & The Church (with Lydia Laird)

With skyrocketing numbers of people dealing with a number of mental health issues, it's more important than ever that the church community have compassion and deeper understanding.  Not all struggles are visible, and telling people to just 'have more faith' isn't helpful.  We are joined by Lydia Laird who is an amazing artist, and an incredible advocate for mental health.  This episode is very personal, relatable, and helpful.  Whether you or someone you know is dealing with mental health issues/struggles, you definitely need to hear this one.
Please be sure to check out more about Lydia and the resources available at her website here!
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Worship: Myths & Miconceptions (with Pat Barrett & Benjamin William Hastings)

There are a lot of hot takes on worship at church. "It shouldn't be a show"  "we need more hymns"  "songs are too repetitive" etc.  Where is the line between our own preferences, and what the Bible actually says about worship?  We invited two of the most prolific worship song writers and worship leaders today to help us get a better understanding. Pat Barrett and Benjamin William Hastings are not just performers, but writers behind some of the biggest worship songs (Barrett: Good Good Father, Build My Life; Hastings: Gratitude, So Will I).  
If you've ever wrestled with those questions about worship, or not been sure how to answer people who have those ideas, this episode is for you!  
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Sharing Your Faith (without being weird)

People are opinionated, many are volatile, so how do we share our faith in a meaningful and compassionate way?  Facebook posts,  yelling at people outside a 'secular' concert, or mixing it with politics just don't work.  How can we be effective and loving?  In other words, how do we share our faith without being weird about it?
 
Our friend, pastor, and psychologist Jon Engen joins us again to talk through this, with a lot of laughs and valuable insights.
 
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It's an AJR AMA! (Ask Me Anything!)

We ask a lot of questions in our podcast, questions about music, faith, theology, movies... And we ask our guests a lot of questions.  This time, it's your turn!  You submitted questions, and we answer them!  Some questions are personal, some are fun, but they all pull out some great stories!  This is a relaxed, fun episode, where your questions lead us on a winding path!  
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What is Deconstruction? (with Preston Ulmer)

Deconstruction has been a big topic around the church, and a lot of people, like with everything else, have taken sides on it.  This episode asks what is deconstruction? What does it look like when it happens?  Is it bad? Can it be a good thing? We invited Preston Ulmer, a pastor and author of the books 'The Doubters Club' and 'Deconstruct Faith, Discover Jesus' to help us define the word, and share some hope with those who are facing it.  Whether you know someone who is going through a deconstruction, or you yourself have been struggling with your faith or some questions and doubts, this episode is for you.  
As always, we take a thoughtful look at the issue, from a perspective of faith and loving others.  
If you are interested in reading more on the subject, we HIGHLY recommend both books by Preston, which you can find here.
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What Is The Best TV Theme Song of ALL TIME?

There have been SO MANY amazing theme songs over the years.  From the animated shows of the 80s, to the sitcoms of the 90s, even the public television educational shows had some real jams! Join us as we walk through some of the best of all time, and attempt to declare the best TV theme song ever created. Will you agree?  Will the people revolt against us? Either way, you'll love this nostalgic trip down memory lane and the theme songs that will stick in your head forever. 
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Christian Movies - Are they any good? (with Sean Chandler)

Some people get excited about them, others cringe.  We thought it was time to have a thoughtful conversation about Christian movies.  We invited back our friend Sean Chandler, one of the top movie critics on YouTube, to talk about things like:
Where are they getting it right, and where can they improve?
Should we label movies as 'Christian' and 'non-Christian?'
How Christians are portrayed in Christian movies, but also in mainstream movies
Join Consider It Joy for a thoughtful and honest look at this genre, and a thought-provoking discussion about the intersection of faith and cinema.
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