So We Speak

Church and State, Government and Secularism with Ben Williams

If everything is under the rule of Christ, what does that mean for government? What are the options for Christians when it comes to public policy? This week, we talk about how Christians go about influencing society through legislation and government.

Discipleship, Calling, and Ministry with Cole Feix

This week we're flipping things around - Terry interviews Cole about how he came to Christ, learned how to disciple other believers, and felt called into ministry. 

Testimony and Teaching with Terry Feix

On this episode, I asked Terry Feix to tell a little bit of his story. He shares his testimony, his path into ministry, and how he learned to teach. It's amazing how God can equip and grow us in every season, even when we feel like we're doing things that have nothing to do with our faith. One of my favorite parts of this story is seeing how the Lord uses every experience we go through to mold us into the people he created us to be. 

Evangelism, the Bible, and Writing with Michael McAfee

This week we're back with Michael McAfee talking about his new book, Not What You Think. Sometimes it's hard to know what to do with the Bible when it comes to evangelism. Often, it's best to let the Bible do the work and begin reading together. We also talk about the creative process and writing. 

 

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Resolutions, Goals, and Making the Most of the New Year

Happy New Year! Thanks to everyone who supported So We Speak in 2018!!

 

Ever wonder why most people can't keep their New Year's resolutions? There's are some key differences between goals and resolutions. In this episode, we discuss the ways you can get the most out of your goals in 2019. Envision the future you want to create then set your goals. Make them as specific as possible. Write them down. We talk about how to make this method work in your business, personal, and spiritual life. Happy goal setting!

 

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Big Announcement and the Best of 2018!

2018 has been an amazing year at So We Speak! Help us kick off 2019 by supporting the site and the podcast!  Click here to give.

 

Here are the top 5 podcasts from this year:

1. How to Teach and Preach With Terry Feix
2. The Fords on Parenting, Seminary, and Desert Island Books
3. Quiet Times, Prayer, and Bible Study
4. Christians and Politics, Tim Keller, and Heroes of the Faith
5. Grieving and the Gospel, Hope, and Desert Island Books with Lance Ward 

 

Check back on New Years' Day for the first episode of 2019!

The Best Books of 2018

Here it is! The mega list of best books of 2018. We break down the best books we read in each category. 

 

How do you like to read? Reading habits, trends, and paper vs. plastic when it comes to books (0:00)

 

Christian Books (12:45)

 

 

History, Biography, and Politics (19:14)

 

 

Academic (39:22)

 

 

Commentaries (51:44)

 

 

Most Overrated Books (55:08)

 

 

Leadership and Business (1:07:43)

 

 

A Hilarious Conversation About Faxing (1:08:15)

 

Fiction (1:09:24)

 

Top 5 Lists (1:15:13)

 

Terry’s Picks:

The Work of Theology - Stanley Hauerwas

Lectures to My Students - Charles Spurgeon

Love Thy Body - Nancy Pearcey

Deep Work - Cal Newport

Napoleon - Paul Johnson

 

Cole’s Picks:

Revelation - Peter Leithart

Fooled By Randomness - Nassim Taleb

Spurgeon on the Christian Life - Matthew Barrett

Paul and the Faithfulness of God - N.T. Wright

Shoe Dog - Phil Knight

 

What the Business World Can Offer the Church with Blake Bastin and Terry Feix

What can the church world learn from the corporate world? Which lessons from business work in the church? This week Terry Feix and Blake Bastin join the podcast to talk about their transition from the corporate world into the church. We talk about acquiring a wide variety of knowledge, mentorship, management, and productivity. 

How to Walk Through Suffering and the Power of Writing with Lance Ward

Lance Ward is back on the podcast and we're talking about how to walk with others through pain and suffering. What do you say when someone you know is going through a tough time?

We also spend some time talking about writing and the effects the craft and discipline of writing out our thoughts and prayers can have on our hearts. 

Here's a great resource if you want to think more about caring for those who are suffering: Don't Sing Songs to a Heavy Heart by Kenneth Haugk.

All About the Book of Romans, Christmas, and Advent with Terry Feix

Want to understandthe book of Romans? In this episode, we tackle Romans and talk advent traditions and Christmas. Terry just finished an 11-week series over this letter which you can find here. 

It's a great time to begin new advent traditions! Let us know what you're doing this year on Facebook and Twitter!