Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
It's been 7 years since we started So We Speak, and all the way God has been faithful. We reflect on our mission, share our favorite memories, and discuss the future of the ministry in this special birthday episode.

6 days ago
6 days ago
In the last two weeks, Israel and Iran escalated their attacks, leading to the decimation of Iranian military and scientific leadership, and the destruction of their nuclear facilities. On June 22, the United States launched Operation Midnight Hammer and struck Iran's heavily fortified Fordow nuclear facility. Just this week, the two countries have declared a cease fire. What will happen next? Cole and Terry discuss the history, the future, and what the Bible has to say.

Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Is Religion Obsolete? Discussing Decline and Renewal with Christian Smith
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
In his new book, Why Religion Went Obsolete, sociologist Christian Smith argues that religion is not just declining; it is increasingly seen as unnecessary. People can be good without God. Religion does not play a positive role in the world. So, what is the future for the church? In this interview, Cole talks with Christian Smith about the data, the rise of the spiritual but not religious, and what the future might hold for the church.

Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Jesus in Joshua
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
The book of Joshua serves as a hinge point in the Old Testament. It is the end of the long journey out of Egypt and the beginning of life in the land. Even the name points to Jesus, which is the Greek way to say Joshua. The whole book points to the ministry of Jesus - and may even contain an appearance of Jesus in the opening chapters.

Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Jesus in Deuteronomy
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Deuteronomy is a cornerstone of the Old Testament. It is the theology and history of Israel, and was widely revered and studied in the time of Jesus. In fact, Jesus quotes from this book as much as any other during his life. Unsurprisingly, there are a lot of passages that point to Jesus in Deuteronomy as well. From the example of Moses to the curse placed on everyone hanged on a tree, this book shows us Jesus and helps us understand his life, death, and resurrection.

Friday May 30, 2025
Life after Roe with David Closson
Friday May 30, 2025
Friday May 30, 2025
The overturning of Roe v. Wade marks one of the biggest moments of our lifetimes. For 50 years, abortion was protected by the Supreme Court, but in the Dobbs decision in 2022, the court overturned Roe, allowing states to protect life by restricting abortion. What can Christians do now? How should we continue to treasure and preserve life? How can we live biblically in the world after Roe v. Wade?
David Closson joins the podcast to discuss his new book Life After Roe: Equipping Christians in the Fight for Life Today. Check out this new book and follow David's work at the Family Research Council.

Wednesday May 28, 2025
Jesus in Numbers
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Despite the name, Numbers is one of the most intriguing books in the Old Testament. The Israelites get right up to the edge of the Promised Land before they tragically doubt God's promises and return to the desert for 40 years. In the desert, God teaches them to walk with him and trust him. Along the way, we get some important glimpses of Jesus that resurface across the New Testament.

Wednesday May 21, 2025
Jesus in Leviticus
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Leviticus gets a bad rap. The sacrifices and priestly rules don't always make for lively reading. But don't take that as a sign that it's not important. When you see Jesus through the lens of Leviticus, his life, death, and resurrection take on new meaning and significance.

Wednesday May 14, 2025
Jesus in Exodus
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
The Exodus is the ultimate pattern of salvation in the Bible. God tells Exodus stories over and over again. But that's not all in this book. God also shows us the importance of a sacrifice in the Passover and the power of his presence in the Tabernacle. Exodus is full of themes that point to Jesus.

Friday May 09, 2025
Jesus in Genesis
Friday May 09, 2025
Friday May 09, 2025
It doesn't take long to see a glimpse of Jesus in the opening of the Bible. When sin entered the world, God didn't go to his backup plan; he promised to send his Son to bring his people back. All through Genesis, God is setting the stage for the coming of Christ far in the future.