A podcast about life, theology, friendships, current events, and the journey of authentic discipleship with two pastors who also happen to be lifelong friends, former college roommates, bandmates, and groomsmen in each other‘s weddings.
Should Christian women wear head coverings to church? In 1 Corinthians 11, Paul says women who pray with their heads uncovered dishonor their “head.” He talks about shaved heads, long hair, creation, headship, angels. And somehow expects the Corinthians to understand what he means. So…what are we supposed to do with 1 Corinthians 11 today? Was Paul simply giving a cultural opinion? Is every…
Beards and Bible listeners, last time we thought we could cover Leviticus in one episode… we were wrong. On our last episode, we did a flyover of Leviticus and looked at the big picture, but we left two hot topics on the table: tattoos and tithing. So we’re going back into Leviticus and asking what these commands mean for us as Christians. Specifically: are tattoos a sin that the Bible clearly…
In the Old Testament book of Leviticus, God’s glory fills the tabernacle… but suddenly, no one can go in. The exodus brought Israel out of Egypt, but it didn’t take Egypt out of Israel. God wants to dwell with His people—raising the ultimate question: How can a holy God live alongside a broken humanity without consuming them? Why all the bloody sacrifices, skin parameters, and dietary codes? Is…
And we’re back! After taking the last 2 months off, Beards and Bible listeners, we’re back with a brand new episode. We’re talking about all the stuff that’s happened in our world in the last 60 days- the US/Iran War, the World Cup, the economy, AI, midterm elections, and… ...some of our favorite weird and bizarre news stories as we do our best to navigate the world we’re living in as followers of…
Few books of the Bible have generated more questions, confusion, and debate than the book of Revelation. In this special teaching episode, we explore how to understand and interpret this fascinating book, uncover its original message, and discover why its central focus is not fear, speculation, or conspiracy—but Jesus.
On today's episode, Gabe discusses the importance of riddling our tongue and using our speech to bring life as opposed to death, blessing as opposed to cursing. We talk through the consequences of slander and its effects on a community and the parallels between it and Biblical tzara'at. For more information on Dothan Messianic Fellowship, visit www.dothanmessianicfellowship.com
In a culture that constantly bombards us with unrealistic ideals—perfect marriages, flawless friendships, effortless success, and picture-perfect lifestyles—many Christians find themselves exhausted by unattainable expectations. Misplaced expectations can steal our joy, but biblical contentment and gratitude can restore it. Join Josh as he gives a talk from his upcoming book, Elusive Expectations:…
Join Gabe and the rest of DMF as we look at the Hebrews 12 race and examine how traumatic life experiences can effect us and our interactions with those around us. For more information on Dothan Messianic Fellowship, visit www.dothanmessianicfellowship.com
Ecclesiastes 1, written by "the Preacher" (traditionally Solomon) argues that human existence is a monotonous, repetitive cycle, where nothing is truly new, and all earthly pursuits and wisdom ultimately fail to bring lasting satisfaction. Ultimately, Ecclesiastes 1 suggests that life without a proper focus on God is frustrating and futile. Where are we looking to find meaning and fulfillment in…
Beards and Bible listeners, Real quick before we jump into today’s episode: we just wanted to give you a little heads-up on what the next couple months are going to look like for us. May and June are honestly just stacked. Between travel, ministry responsibilities, and everything happening in our local churches, Gabe and I are going to be pulled in a lot of different directions. So instead of…