We live in a broken world and until we someday go to Heaven we all at some point or another will experience suffering. But why? And what are we supposed to do about it? Check out this weeks episode to find out! Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon. Connect with Jeff …

Is it wrong to doubt? What does the Bible say about doubt? How should we handle it? Lets talk about that in this weeks episode! Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon. Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https…

Welcome back! In this weeks episode Rip and Jeff continue their discussion with guest, Dr. Chris Freet, on discipleship. They dive deep into the question of "can discipleship be done in a public space?" Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon. Connect with Jeff on his w…

Today they guys are joined by their good friend, Dr. Chris Freet as they discuss the importance of discipleship in the church today! Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon. Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," …

Is seminary for me? Is it too hard? What the job prospects like? In today's episode Rip and Jeff share their experiences through seminary and academia as they answer these questions and more! Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon. Connect with Jeff on his website, htt…

Do angels have wings? Is cleanliness close to Godliness? Today the guys go on a myth-busting adventure as they seek to answer these questions and more! Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon. Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "L…

How do we receive salvation? Is it by simply saying a prayer? Do you have to just be a good person? What does the Bible say about it? Today the guys answer those questions and more. Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon. Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.j…

Who's ready to talk about Signs, Wonders, and Miracles? Aren't they all the same? Today Rip and Jeff discuss just that! Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon. Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.p…

Welcome back to another episode! Today the guys discuss the place where this podcast began... THE BIBLE! Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon. Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blog…

What's the deal with all the different versions of the Bible anyway? This week Jeff and Rip talk about that and much more! Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon. Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://ww…

We are back with yet another episode and we are glad you are here to join in the discussion! Today Rip and Jeff dive into the topic of grace as it pertains to the Old Testament as they look to answer the age old question, "was God just an angry vengeful God in the Old Testament?" Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and on…

Happy New Year! We hope everyone is off to a great start of the year. We are back from our holiday break with a brand new episode! In todays episode Rip and Jeff sit down to discuss covenants. Specifically the New and Old Covenant found in the Bible. Special thanks to Stacey for requesting this topic! Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out no…

Glad you could join us for another great conversation on the Discovering God Podcast! Today Jeff shares his unique journey toward faith as he and Rip discuss what Jeff call's his Pilgrimage of Faith. Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon. Connect with Jeff on his webs…

Welcome back to a very special episode of Discovering God! Today Jeff talks to Rip Wahlberg about his newly released book "Shattered: Surviving and Thriving After the Worst Pains of Life." As Rip explains what lead him to writing this book he tackles the tough subject of Grief and God. Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com …

Hey! We are back from the holiday. Glad you could join us! Today we the guys get right into it when they talk about "Prosperity Gospel." What is it? Well let Rip and Jeff break it down as they discuss the "why's," the "what's" and the "where's" of Prosperity Gospel. Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes…

Hey! Welcome back! Glad you could make it. Today the guys tackle the age old question: Why Church? Jeff and Rip share some very interesting statistics about church attendance and discuss why we do (or don't) need the establishment of church. Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in …

Welcome back to another episode of the Discovering God Podcast! On todays episode the guys expand on their topic from episode 13 as they explore what the Bible says about "celebrity in the Church." Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon. Connect with Jeff on his websit…

Welcome back to the Discovering God Podcast. We were off for a couple weeks but we are back! Today the guys are talking about a hot ticket topic... Deconstruction. Jeff and Rip break down what this "trendy" word means and if its right for you. Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and soon in stores! Connect with Jeff at ht…

Welcome back, we are glad you could make it! Today Rip and Jeff finish up their conversation on the topic of what keeps other from Christian faith with their final theory: The judgement and hypocrisy of Christians. If you enjoy these discussions please give us a like, comment and also subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5…

Glad to have you back at the Discovering God Podcast! In todays episode Rip and Jeff continue their discussion on what keeps others from Christian faith. Their theory today: A Lack of Genuine Substantive Community. If you enjoy these discussions please give us a like, comment and also subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5…

Welcome back! Today the guys get into the first of a 3-part discussion on "what keeps others from Christian Faith?" During their discussion Rip and Jeff shared their first theory: The Politicizing of Christian Faith. If you enjoy the discussion like, comment and subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcast…

Welcome back to the Discover God Pod. We are a day late because of the holiday but they guys and back and talking about Practical Theology. In this episode Jeff does a deep dive into what practical theology is while Rip gives some great examples for us. Intro & Outro Music: Hip Hop That Logo by Boomopera Provided and license by Envato Elements Enva…

Welcome back! Today the guys help us get a better understanding of biblical theology. They explain what biblical theology is and talk about the pros and cons. Jeff gives us a history lesson while Rip gives us a new way to look at the story of Jonah. Intro & Outro Music: Hip Hop That Logo by Boomopera Provided and license by Envato Elements Envato E…

Welcome back to the Discovering God Pod! On todays episode Rip and Jeff take a dive into systematic theology. Together they break down what systematic theology is and it's pros and cons. Rip shares some great analogies while Jeff tells a couple jokes along the way. Intro & Outro Music: Hip Hop That Logo by Boomopera Provided and license by Envato E…

Welcome back to the Discovering God Podcast. In todays episode Rip and Jeff discuss the pros and cons of fame in the church. Jeff shares some stories of his personal experiences during his time in the Christian music industry while Rip also shares some of his experiences from his days of periodic itinerate speaking. Intro & Outro Music: Hip Hop Tha…

In this episode we discuss the idea of the Kingdom theme that begins in the book of Genesis on the 7th day of creation.By Rip Wahlberg

In this episode we discussed the Biblical command of tithing in Deuteronomy 14 and tried to think about what it means and how that can apply to our lives today.By Rip Wahlberg

In this episode we had more of a free flowing discussion of where we see the thematic markers of the Temple theme in the book of Revelation.By Rip Wahlberg

In this podcast we discussed Jesus' messages to the 7 churches in the book of Revelation and what they could mean through the lens of a Temple theme. Is this more about Jesus encouraging and preparing his people for a time of difficulty?By Rip Wahlberg

In this episode we looked at the idea of Temple themes expressed in the New Testament starting with John 1.By Rip Wahlberg

In this episode we discuss the amazing subject of the Image of God. It is a status and a function with God's creation.By Rip Wahlberg

In this episode we discussed the idea of Temple theme beyond just Genesis 1-2, but within the broader Old TestamentBy Rip Wahlberg

In this episode we looked at the story of Naaman the leper for understanding how we are saved as Christians.By Rip Wahlberg

In this episode we began the discussion of the theme of Temple in the Creation account of Genesis 1 and how we can see this idea throughout the Bible once we know what we are looking for.By Rip Wahlberg

In this episode we discussed how Jesus was telling his hearers that he was the Messiah and what that shows us about God. We learned how to observe what it says about God first and then ask how that applies in my own life.By Rip Wahlberg

In this podcast we discussed the commandment to honor our father and mother.By Rip Wahlberg

In this episode we introduced our podcast and began to look at how to approach the Bible.By Rip Wahlberg