The Walrus & The Carpenter Podcast

A Discussion about the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Mon, 02 May 2022 04:59:00 +0000

Garry and Jason are back for one final bonus episode and are joined by their favorite guest, Daniel Bennett of Bethany Community Church to discuss the very popular Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast. This is their last hurrah, folks!

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The Theology of Video Games: An Interview with Dr. Matt Millsap

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 11:52:29 +0000

Garry and Jason interview Dr. Matthew Millsap around the topic of his dissertation “A Theoludological Framework for Dialogue with Video Games.” Dr. Millsap serves as director of library services and associate professor of Christian Studies at MBTS.

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Giving as Worship

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 04:59:00 +0000

Garry and Jason sit down to talk about giving in the church. A very uncomfortable subject for pastors, no doubt, but an important one to discuss.

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Sermon Stealing?

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:17:09 +0000

Garry and Jason weigh in on the SBC controversy over sermon plagiarism.

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Interview with Mark Jones: The Canadian Church and Covid

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Mon, 24 May 2021 15:27:27 +0000

Garry and Jason have the great privilege of interviewing Dr. Mark Jones of Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church about the state of the church in Canada during the COVID pandemic.

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Mark Jones Amazon Page

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Family Ministry: Integrated, Oriented or Separated?

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Fri, 21 May 2021 12:20:04 +0000

Garry and Jason discuss an often debated topic over how churches should pursue ministry to families. Should families be fully integrated, or oriented to families, or split up?

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What Does it Mean to be Pro Life?

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Mon, 03 May 2021 04:59:00 +0000

Garry and Jason talk about the wide range of topics that fall under the heading of pro-life.

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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 04:59:00 +0000

Jason interviews Garry about his work as a CASA as well as his background in foster care. This is a very important episode. If you’re interested in learning more about working as a CASA, please comment below!

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Is Complementarianism the Issue?

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:45:05 +0000

Garry and Jason discuss the recent issue raised on social media over whether complementarian teaching is responsible for marital abuse, or even a recent murder spree.

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Is God, God-centered?

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:59:00 +0000

Garry and Jason ask the question “Is God, God-centered?” The question is one that deals ultimately with the glory of God. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in as the guys discuss.

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Revive Us Again

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:59:00 +0000

Garry and Jason talk about the idea of Revival. Is it Scriptural? Does the history of revival prove its usefulness? Sit down and listen in as they discuss this important topic.

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The Clarity of Scripture

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:59:00 +0000

Garry and Jason discuss the subject of Scripture’s clarity, what is meant by that phrase and what to do about the parts that are harder to understand.

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Angels

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:59:00 +0000

Garry and Jason talk about the doctrine of angles…alengs…Angeles…angels!

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Biden Our Time

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 05:59:00 +0000

Garry and Jason discuss the recent inauguration of Joe Biden and their thoughts on his presidency and Christianity.

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Apostasy

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:38:01 +0000

Garry and Jason discuss the issue of apostasy, what is it and how to think through the issue biblically. Garry and Jason discuss the issue of apostasy, what is it and how to think through the issue biblically.

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God’s Word in Our Daily Lives

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 04:59:00 +0000

Garry and Jason sit down and discuss something that is important to every Christians life, the Word of God and how we are to read and apply it in every day life.

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Books mentioned in this episode:
How to Read the Bible for All It’s Worth
Taking God at His Word

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Back to Church?

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 15:45:31 +0000

After a bit of a hiatus, Garry and Jason talk over an article written by Dr. Carmen Imes, in which she contemplates the need for the corporate church to gather in light of COVID-19.

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Dr. Carmen Imes Info:
Article: Church After Covid–Why Bother Going Back?
Twitter: @carmenjoyimes

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Interview with Dr. Jason Allen of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 04:59:00 +0000

Garry and Jason interview Dr. Jason Allen of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. They especially ask about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the educational community at MBTS. They also talk a little bit about KC BBQ.

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Jason Allen Info:
Twitter: @jasonkallen
Website: jasonkallen.com
Podcast: Preaching and Preachers

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JMac Attack

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 04:59:00 +0000

Garry and Jason discuss the recent kerfuffle between Grace Community Church and the State of California, the most recent being the lawsuit from GCC against CA..

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Putting the FUN in Fundy

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 12:15:45 +0000

After a bit of a hiatus (Jason was on a month-long sabbatical), Garry and Jason talk about a recent post in which a Fundamentalist pastor excoriates those who have left cultural fundamentalism calling them rebellious whiners.

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Interview with Greg Linscott

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 04:59:00 +0000

Garry and Jason interview Greg Linscott (Brown Street Baptist Church) about the issue of church resolutions and what they are for and if they are helpful.

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Keep It Simple!

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 04:59:00 +0000

Garry and Jason discuss the doctrine of Divine Simplicity and Immutability.

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What We’re Doing Right Now

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 11:02:07 +0000

Here is a random guy who seems interested in what Garry and Jason are saying. But really he’s not since this is just a stock photo.

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Here is a random guy who seems interested in what Garry and Jason are saying. But really he’s not, since this is just a stock photo.

Garry and Jason spend some time talking about what they’re preaching through right now and wander off a bit here and there, in a bit of meandering discussion.

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Interview: Carlos Smith on the imago Dei, Disabilities and Ethnicity

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 04:59:11 +0000

Garry and Jason interview Carlos Smith pastor of The Journey – Hanley Road in St. Louis. We talk a bit about His life, family, and education, as well as his research on the imago Dei and disabilities, and a little bit on ethnic diversity.

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The Subjective Work of the Spirit

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 04:59:19 +0000

Garry and Jason talk about the subjective (or experiential) work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Christian.

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Reflecting on George Floyd, the Image of God, and the Aftermath

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 11:25:32 +0000

Garry and Jason have a very sober conversation around the events of George Floyd’s murder, the image of God in mankind, and the results in our country.

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Interview with Chad Nightingale

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 13:13:05 +0000

Garry and Jason interview Chad Nightingale about his new book Living Through the Struggle: 1 Peter’s Lessons for Today. You can order a copy of the book here and also listen to the podcast to hear how you can win a copy.

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Anthropologies from the Management

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Wed, 13 May 2020 04:59:35 +0000

Garry and Jason have a conversation about the theological category of Anthropology.

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Mission to Cambodia: An Interview with Mike

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Fri, 08 May 2020 14:20:31 +0000

Garry and Jason have a fascinating conversation with a missionary to Cambodia named Mike.

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Pastoral Productivity. An interview with Daniel Bennett.

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:59:52 +0000

Garry and Jason discuss pastoral productivity with Pastor Daniel Bennett of Bethany Community Church.

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Click here to purchase Matt Perman’s book What’s Best Next.

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Review: Interpreting the Scripture with the Great Tradition

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 14:21:24 +0000

Garry and Jason discuss Dr. Craig Carter’s book Interpreting the Scripture with the Great Tradition.

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Click here to purchase a copy of the book discussed in today’s episode.

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Lament

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 04:59:26 +0000

Garry and Jason talk about lamenting and the place it has in the life of Christians.

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Garry is giving away three copies of J. Todd Billings Rejoicing in Lament. Listen to the episode to get the details.

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Interview with Dr. Thor Madsen on the Resurrection

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 04:59:52 +0000

Garry & Jason are joined by Dr. Thor Madsen of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary to discuss the importance of the Resurrection.

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Is this the wrath of God?

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 04:59:54 +0000

In light of the current COVID-19 crisis, Garry and Jason talk about whether or not these kinds of events are the wrath of God, His judgment or discipline or something else.

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COVID-19 and Ministry

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:16:45 +0000

Garry and Jason talk about the church and ministry in the strange days of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Trellis and the Vine
The Shepherd Leader
Discipling
Side by Side

Will That Be One Kingdom or Two?

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 04:59:32 +0000

Garry and Jason fumble their way through a conversation about one kingdom vs. two-kingdom theology. The guys over at Glory-Cloud are much better on it, so go listen to them as well. Due to our special edition release last week, we’re releasing this a bit later but should be back on schedule in the next few episodes.

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Special Edition: An Interview with Geoff Chang

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:52:48 +0000

In light of the recent concerns over COVID-19, Garry and Jason interview Spurgeon Scholar Geoff Chang concerning his article on Spurgeon’s response to the Cholera outbreak. You can read that article here.

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Check out Geoff’s other articles on Spurgeon.org and HistoricalTheology.org

Follow Geoff on Twitter.

Regular(tive Principle) Show

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 03:59:32 +0000

Garry and Jason get all serious about worship, and since Isaac Downing couldn’t make it in for an interview, they talk about the Regulative Principle. Don’t know what that is? First of all, how dare you! Listen in.

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You should also check out Sam Parkinson’s book on worship.

Not That Kind of Doctor

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 05:59:22 +0000

Garry and Jason talk about higher education and specifically pastors who go on to do doctoral work after their masters’ degrees.

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Here is a previous episode where they talked about Seminary.

The Deconversion Conversation

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 05:59:17 +0000

Garry and Jason talk about the recent “deconversion” of Rhett and Link and about the general idea of so-called Ex-evangelicals.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Nancy Pearcy’s Total Truth

Talking Apologetics with John Ellis

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 05:59:57 +0000

Garry and Jason welcome back John Ellis to talk about Apologetics and his ministry.

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John Ellis can be contacted through his website Practically Known Theology.

Put That Kid Back Where He Came From Or So Help Me!

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 05:59:45 +0000

Garry and Jason talk babies and kids in the church and why one pastor’s recent overreaction blew up on the Interwebs.

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Here is the link to the video of the pastor who shamed the visitor with a baby to which we refer in this episode. The quality is not great, but you’ll get the idea.

Politicalamity!

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 05:59:40 +0000

Garry and Jason (but mostly Garry) have probably stepped in it for good this time! They’re talking Iowa Caucus and Trump and all kinds o’ nonsense in this episode.

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A Proverb A Day

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 05:59:16 +0000

Garry and Jason discuss the application of the Proverbs to the life of New Covenant believers.

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We’re giving away the ESV Scripture Journal: Proverbs. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook (and now Instagram!) and leave us a review at Apple Podcasts, and got to this podcast’s page and let us know in the comments which you’ve done. Your name will be put in the hat for each one (max 4).

The Straight Dope

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:05:14 +0000

Garry and Jason discuss the new recreational marijuana law in Illinois, and how the church should address it

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We forgot to mention a great article on this by Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Paige P. and the SBC

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 14:51:29 +0000

In this episode Garry and Jason talk about the recent events in the SBC concerning Paige Patterson, and consider the place of the seminary in the life of the church.

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Got Missions?

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Tue, 01 May 2018 17:17:20 +0000

Garry and Jason look at the local church and missions, discussing the theology and philosophy of what God has called the church to do.

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Christians and the Old Testament

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 22:29:18 +0000

Garry and Jason discuss what place the Old Testament has in the lives of Christians today.

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Sexual Abuse in the Church

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:12:40 +0000

Garry and Jason tackle the hard subject of sexual abuse in the church in this episode. One of the realities of which they are aware is that not every aspect of this can be covered in one episode, so you as the listener may believe there is something that has been missed. Feedback is welcomed and encouraged. There will eventually be a follow-up episode.

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Created in Christ Jesus for Good Works

walcarpradio@gmail.com (Garry Geer & Jason Alligood) — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 22:35:25 +0000

Garry and Jason have probably stepped in it again, talking about the relationship between justification, sanctification and good works.

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