Good Christian People

Jeff Higgins

Tim and Jeff are life-long friends and pastors desperately trying to reclaim the reputation of the Church by taking an honest look at their flaws - corporate and individual - and trying to figure out how to look more like Jesus. With a half-serious approach to serious issues plaguing the Church, they'll address critical, hot-button topics, confess their sins, and probably lose some friends in the process. What fun! read less

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The SBC Round-up and the Pirates Who Didn't Do Anything

The SBC Round-up and the Pirates Who Didn't Do Anything

For our final episode before the Summer break, we have a real barnburner for you today - if you like business meetings. Denominational Politics sound boring. That’s because they are. Usually. But every once in awhile, something big happens. Well, something big happened. So, let’s talk about it. Resources referenced: J.D. Greear's SBC Annual Meeting Address (WATCH THIS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zX89hz3fhU Trevin Wax, "What Are Southern Baptists Really Fighting About?" https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/what-are-southern-baptists-really-fighting-about/ (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/what-are-southern-baptists-really-fighting-about/) David French, "Under Attack From Fundamentalist Pirates, Evangelical Baptists Refused To Give Up The Ship" https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/under-attack-from-fundamentalist

The SBC Round-up and the Pirates Who Didn't Do Anything

The SBC Round-up and the Pirates Who Didn't Do Anything

For our final episode before the Summer break, we have a real barnburner for you today - if you like business meetings. Denominational Politics sound boring. That’s because they are. Usually. But every once in awhile, something big happens. Well, something big happened. So, let’s talk about it. Resources referenced: J.D. Greear's SBC Annual Meeting Address (WATCH THIS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zX89hz3fhU Trevin Wax, "What Are Southern Baptists Really Fighting About?" https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/what-are-southern-baptists-really-fighting-about/ (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/what-are-southern-baptists-really-fighting-about/) David French, "Under Attack From Fundamentalist Pirates, Evangelical Baptists Refused To Give Up The Ship" https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/under-attack-from-fundamentalist

Strong Women Fix The Church

Strong Women Fix The Church

The podcast gets a much needed makeover as we sit down with the strongest women we know to talk about…well, whatever they think we need to talk about. We are joined by Jen Higgins, Charaya Morris, and Brianna Jarrett for one of the best conversations we've ever had. Buckle up. This one is incredible.

And Now For Something Lighter: What Does It Mean To Be Pro-Life?

And Now For Something Lighter: What Does It Mean To Be Pro-Life?

“Pro-Life”. You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. We try to get to the bottom of what it means to truly be “whole life Pro-Life” with a little help from our friends, Fred and Brianna Jarrett.

Tension Culture: Violence, Pacifism and the Christian, pt. 2

Tension Culture: Violence, Pacifism and the Christian, pt. 2

We conclude our series on Christians and Violence with a conversation with the brilliant Dr. Jeffrey K. Mann. Tackling difficult issues related to pacifism and God-ordained violence, we’ll wrestle with the question, “Should Christians participate in violence, and if so, how?” Buy Dr. Mann's book! https://www.amazon.com/May-Kill-Non-Violence-Civilian-Self-Defense/dp/1532652038/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1andkeywords=may+i+killandqid=1623128899andsr=8-2

Tension Culture: Violence, Pacifism and the Christian, pt. 1

Tension Culture: Violence, Pacifism and the Christian, pt. 1

In this corner, we have Table-Flipping Jesus. And in this corner, we have the Blessed Peacemakers. But are they really opponents? Are they actually in different corners of the ring? Should we practice non-violence or should we methodically craft a whip and get to work being holy Rambos? Doormats or Dominators?

Tension Culture: Policing

Tension Culture: Policing

Today, we host our biggest episode ever as we welcome into the studio three of Maryland’s finest police officers. They share their experiences and challenges as a public servant, as well as their insights into the racial tensions we see in our communities. Buckle up and put down your cell phones. This episode is not to be missed.

Tension Culture: Police Brutality

Tension Culture: Police Brutality

We kick off a difficult series discussing violence in our culture and how we feel led to respond to it. In this episode, Brandon Morris joins us to share his perspective on police brutality and how it is received in the Black community. We’ll try to make sense of what we see and how we can move redemptively in this issue.

Great Christian Person: David Rajan

Great Christian Person: David Rajan

Welcome to our very first profile on a Great Christian Person! We are beyond honoroed to be joined in-studio by the Godfather himself, Indian missionary and pastor, David Rajan. He shares his life story of how God has and is working in his life, and the work he is doing in India. For more information on how to support the work David and his missionary partners are doing in India and Sri Lanka, shoot us an email at goodchristianpod@gmail.com and we would love to help you join this work.

George Floyd, Derek Chauvin and Justice.

George Floyd, Derek Chauvin and Justice.

Brandon Morris joins us again as we interrupt our regularly scheduled program to process the recent verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial and discuss the holy call to justice.

Catching Up, Looking Ahead, and the Cutting Room Floor

Catching Up, Looking Ahead, and the Cutting Room Floor

Coming back from the break, we catch up on the past two weeks, take a look at what’s ahead, and share some cut content from previous episodes.

Small Group: The Review

Small Group: The Review

Let’s try this whole “Christian Movie” thing again. This time, we know what we’re walking into. This week, we watch “Small Group” to see if there can be such a thing as a good Christian movie. We have no idea how the other guys feel about it. Let’s talk about it.

Christian Art: Does It Have to Suck?

Christian Art: Does It Have to Suck?

We have access to the most creative mind ever, and yet, our art often pales in comparison to what the world offers? Why is this? What qualities are present, or are missing, in our art, and what should we desire from our artists? Also, we give our best pitches for our own Christian movies and the industry would be in good hands if we were given control.

Faith Ba$ed: The Review

Faith Ba$ed: The Review

In our effort to discuss Christian art, we foolishly watch a movie that is entirely unchristian...and you get to listen to us apologize and complain about it for 80 minutes! What fun!

Cancel Culture: Dr. Seuss, and Parking Lots

Cancel Culture: Dr. Seuss, and Parking Lots

“Cancel Culture” is everyone’s new favorite thing to hate, but also, it’s often our first reaction to something we disagree with. Today, we take a look at the history of Cancel Culture, the Church’s role in it, and how we should respond. We talk Dr. Seuss, Gina Carano, and Tim and Jeff have the biggest fight of their friendship. It's a whole thing!

Fallen Leaders: "What Do We Do With Ravi?"

Fallen Leaders: "What Do We Do With Ravi?"

When the people we trust to guide us spiritually have public moral failures, the damage is considerable. How do we deal with the sinner? How do we deal with the victims? What do we do as those who trusted in these leaders? What do we do in the tension?

The Racial Reconciliation Conversations: The Roundtable

The Racial Reconciliation Conversations: The Roundtable

We conclude our series on racial reconciliation by bringing back Dr. Adam Alvarez, Brandon Morris, and new guest, Jeremy Edger, to revisit and work through some of the discussions of this past series. This powerful conversation is not to be missed.

The Racial Reconciliation Conversations: Maina Mwaura

The Racial Reconciliation Conversations: Maina Mwaura

Buckle up for an amazing episode! We continue in our series on racial reconciliation and we are joined by Christian journalist, Maina Mwaura, who shares his perspectives on race and the Church. We’ll jump into some great topics, such as the summer riots and the SBC CRT controversy, as well as the importance of racial reconciliation to the Millennials and Gen-Z. Please check out Maina's work here: www.mainaspeaks.com

The Racial Reconciliation Conversations: Dr. Kevin Smith

The Racial Reconciliation Conversations: Dr. Kevin Smith

This week, we have the privilege of being joined by Dr. Kevin Smith, the Executive Director of the Baptist Convention of MD/DE. As we continue pursuing racial reconciliation, we want to spend some time addressing the state of the Evangelical Church, honestly look at the history of Southern Baptists, and try to make sense of where we are now. "Deflection Boy" t-shirts and bumper stickers will be made available...if we ever start doing merch.

The Racial Reconciliation Conversations: Brandon Morris

The Racial Reconciliation Conversations: Brandon Morris

Covid rears its ugly head and makes us socially distance in different zip codes - but we make it work! We continue in our series on the pursuit of racial reconciliation with a dear friend of the show, Brandon Morris. We tackle everything from the significance of names, the beauty of multicultural churches, the reality of individual and systemic racism, and movies. So many movies! It is an incredible conversation! For amazing marital relationship content from Brandon and Charaya Morris, check out: YouTube: Morr Love with RandB https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqN-OOBK_xkT0ONCLKCBgGQ Facebook: The Married Life https://www.facebook.com/groups/themarriedlife2020

The Racial Reconciliation Conversations: Dr. Adam Alvarez

The Racial Reconciliation Conversations: Dr. Adam Alvarez

This week, we begin a series of critical conversations on the pursuit of racial reconciliation. We are joined by Dr. Adam Alvarez and we discuss the history of systemic racism in America, the difficulties we have in recognizing it, and the call God has given us to work towards racial reconciliation. This is one for the record books.