Around 1980, people around the world began speaking of "human flourishing." In 2000, the frequency of the phrase's use in media flourished exponentially. Be suspicious of new words and phrases taking the world by storm. As Chesterton said, before you take a fence down you must determine why it was erected in the first place. New words and phrases o…

Pastor Tim and Andrew reflect on one of the significant reset points in our year: the beginning of the new school year. The free-ranging discussion includes the following topics: How do you send your children off in the morning? The utility of school uniforms How to remove some decisions from your day because they drain your battery Avoid parenting…

We have failed to teach our children and our culture the creation mandates: "God blessed them; and God said to them, 'Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over every living thing that moves on the earth'" (Gen. 1:28). We need to restore the faith that believ…

In this episode, Pastor Tim Bayly is joined by his son, Joseph (Senior Pastor at Christ Church in Cincinnati), and son-in-law, Lucas Weeks (College and Administrative Pastor at Trinity Reformed Church in Bloomington, IN) to discuss parenting. We often think that our parenting is a failure if we have to resort to authority. That attitude is foolishn…

History changes very quickly. Read the book of Esther. We've witnessed numerous surprising and sobering changes in the past two weeks. The performance of President Biden during the debate makes us question who allowed for (or orchestrated) such a sad spectacle. What if an assassin's bullet had killed former President Trump? What effect will this ev…

It must be understood that the Christian faith is never owned by any king or any party. A constant temptation of Christians is to be programmed by personalities. Rather than taking cheap, easy, stupid, and faithless shortcuts, we ought to be taught how to think. Primarily and tragically, we forget the doctrine of the sinfulness of all men (even our…

The people of God know how to justify generosity toward themselves and stinginess toward the church and her shepherds. The Lord rebukes His people for such sin through the prophet Haggai: "Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying, 'Is it time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses while this house lies desolate?'" (H…

Jürgen Von Hagen and Tim Bayly return to the studio and do some follow-up work on the war in Ukraine. Then they cover numerous other geopolitical, economic, and societal issues: Is America an empire Letters from listeners Milton Friedman and the welfare state Immigration and skilled/unskilled labor What is the value of human life? Under the Third R…

Rev. Dr. Jürgen von Hagen, the senior pastor of Free Evangelical Church in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, and professor of economics at the University of Bonn, Germany, joins Rev. Bayly at the Michigan house for a free-ranging conversation on Ukraine, Putin, German church history, the European economy, and leadership. A quick summary of Jürgen's vie…

Out of Our Minds Podcast: Pastors Who Say What They Think. For the love of Christ and His Church. Out of Our Minds is a production of New Geneva Academy. Are you interested in preparing for ordained ministry with pastors? Have a desire to grow in your knowledge and fear of God? Apply at www.newgenevaacademy.com. Master of Divinity Bachelor of Divin…

Parachurch ministries, political causes, and entrepreneurial enterprises seduce good men away from giving their lives to the Church and her pastoral work. How do we attract young men to the work of the Church during the formative years of their lives? College professors successfully shape their students, often in perverse ways. Why do pastors lack …

The parachurch was an innovation of entrepreneurially-minded Christians during the twentieth century. They considered the Church to be old and in the way. Efficiency was the gospel need of the day, so cumbersome mechanisms like denominations, ordination, and church discipline were bypassed. Pastor Bayly and Andrew Henry discuss the rise of the para…

There are very few places as divisive in today's church as the potluck lunch. When visitors come to our churches we are likely to hear them proclaim about their food orthodoxy before they say anything about their theology or church background. Tim and Andrew offer some helpful commentary about how to keep food from dividing the church. Show Notes T…

The sins of abusers are heinous, but the sins of those who cover the sins of abusers are more heinous. For more on the scandal of Tenth Presbyterian Church, read this series on Warhorn Media. Scott Manetsch, Calvin's Company of Pastors: Pastoral Care and the Emerging Reformed Church. Richard Baxter on the sins of the eyes (pdf), taken from A Christ…

This is a special Christmas episode of Out of Our Minds Podcast. It is a recording of "How Silently, How Silently, a parable about Jesus arriving in Wheaton on December 23rd, in a snowstorm. The story is found in Bayly,'s The Gospel Blimp (and other parables. Out of Our Minds Podcast: Pastors who say what they think. For the love of Christ and His …

Andrew Henry, Tim & Mary Lee Bayly continue their conversation on children and danger, turning in this episode to speak of the dangers of sexual sin. How do we keep our children safe from sexual predators? How do we stay vigilant and responsive, doing the necessary work of protecting the vulnerable? Why are we tempted to keep the peace in the face …

John Ensor (President of PassionLife), Ben Sulser (of Church of the King in Evansville, IN, and Ensor's son-in-law), and Tim Bayly continue their conversation on abortion. The first half of the conversation roamed afield as we discussed singleness, womanhood, manhood, abortion, being pro-life, preaching, and the Church. This half turns to abortion,…

John Ensor (President of PassionLife), Ben Sulser (of Church of the King in Evansville, IN, and Ensor's son-in-law), and Tim Bayly sat down and talked. We've broken the conversation into halves. This first half roams afield as we discuss singleness, womanhood, manhood, abortion, being pro-life, preaching, and the Church. The second half will be rel…

Audio from our 2023 Shepherds Conference: Hope in God: Bearing the Burden of Ministry. Women's Breakout Session: "Helpmate to a Dispirited Husband" by Mary Lee Bayly & Sarah Dionne. October 5, 2023. Women's Breakout | Helpmate to a Dispirited Husband ​Mary Lee Bayly & Sarah Dionne The pastor has barely enough to give the church and comes home depre…

Audio from our 2023 Shepherds Conference: Hope in God: Bearing the Burden of Ministry. Session 5, "I will give you rest" (Matt. 11:28-30) by Pastor Max Curell. October 5, 2023. SESSION 5 | "I will give you rest" (Matt. 11:28-30) Pastor Max Curell Jesus gives rest to the weary soul and the guilty conscience. The pastor's work is to lead others to th…

Audio from our 2023 Shepherds Conference: Hope in God: Bearing the Burden of Ministry. Session 4, "I will boast about my weaknesses" (2 Cor. 12:7-10) by Pastor Tim Bayly. October 5, 2023. SESSION 4 | "I will boast about my weaknesses" (2 Cor. 12:7-10) Pastor Tim Bayly The Apostle Paul felt his weaknesses keenly. But he boasted in them, understandin…

Audio from our 2023 Shepherds Conference: Hope in God: Bearing the Burden of Ministry. Session 3, "Conflicts without, fears within" (2 Cor. 7:5-6) by Pastor David Abu-Sara. October 5, 2023. SESSION 3 | "Conflict without, fears within" (2 Cor. 7:5-6) Pastor David Abu-Sara In ministry, a pastor is afflicted within and without for the sake of the Gosp…

Audio from our 2023 Shepherds Conference: Hope in God: Bearing the Burden of Ministry. Session 2, "I alone am left" (1 Kings 19:1-18) by Pastor Joseph Bayly. October 5, 2023. SESSION 2 | "I alone am left" (1 Kings 19:1-18) Rev. Joseph Bayly Sometimes a pastor comes to believe he's alone in his faithfulness, and his work seems futile. The prophet El…

Audio from our 2023 Shepherds Conference: Hope in God: Bearing the Burden of Ministry. Session 1, "Scum of the World" (1 Cor. 4:9-13 & 2 Cor. 11:28-29) by Pastor Tim Bayly. October 4, 2023. SESSION 1 | "Scum of the World" (1 Cor. 4:9-13 & 2 Cor. 11:28-29) Pastor Tim Bayly When a pastor feels like the scum of the world and the lowest of the low, he …

It is hard to say no in any context—especially to our children. Saying no is perceived as a denial of the power of God, a moralistic unkindness, or a lack of compassion. Regardless, we must be prepared to say no—as God does to us in His Word. In this episode of Out of Our Minds, Mary Lee Bayly joins her husband and our other fearless host, Andrew H…

Our children are in danger everywhere, both outside and inside the home. Some parents are oblivious to physical dangers; others desire to wrap their children from head to toe in bubble wrap before they send them out to play. Overprotection can sissify children, especially boys. Negligence and foolish risk-taking can kill them. Life is precious and …

Pastor Tim sat down again with pastor and economist Jürgen von Hagen to discuss the religion of global warming. It is the nature of mankind to want to be involved in something big. What's bigger than acting to save the Earth? Yet, basing our actions and governmental policies on scientific models is a complicated venture. What does Scripture say abo…

Out of Our Minds is back. Andrew Henry is our new co-host, but this episode Pastor Bayly is with Pastor Juergen Von Hagen and, because Tim and Juergen were up in Michigan, Andrew was not able to join them. Our subject is refugees, immigration, and migration. Out of Our Minds is a production of New Geneva Academy. Are you interested in preparing for…

Out of Our Minds is back with a new voice. Mr. Andrew Henry—entrepreneur, musician, and all-around curious man—will join Pastor Tim Bayly for the upcoming episodes. Sometime soon we'll have Mr. Henry introduce himself on the podcast. Today's episode answers, "Does it take a church to raise a child?" When parents enter new territory with teenagers, …

Pastor Tim sat down again with pastor and economist Jürgen von Hagen to discuss the religion of global warming. It is the nature of mankind to want to be involved in something big. What's bigger than acting to save the Earth? Yet, basing our actions and governmental policies on scientific models is a complicated venture. What does Scripture say abo…

We can learn a lot from what happened in post-Soviet Russia society. They tried the whole cut-men-out-of-everything thing. It didn't work. And it had repercussions. And we can learn what happens when we reject authority (hint: maybe we get Joe Biden for a while, but maybe we also get Stalin). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

Tim, Jake, and Nathan all love Russian history and Russian literature. And you should, too. Although ... in this episode they begin a discussion of Russia and get sidetracked into talking about manliness and responsibility. Either way, we think you'll be edified. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By New Geneva Academy and Warhorn Media

As we conclude our series on preaching, we talk a lot about discernment and manipulation. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By New Geneva Academy and Warhorn Media

There are many good ways to preach a sermon, as we talk about in the third part in our series on preaching. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By New Geneva Academy and Warhorn Media

We continue our discussion of good preaching and we begin to get practical. You can read the whole funeral sermon we talked about here. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By New Geneva Academy and Warhorn Media

What does it take to make a godly preacher? Pastors Tim and Jake begin to open it up with Nathan in this episode, the first in a four part series. Note: for anyone paying attention, we goofed and referred to the cathedral of Bonn, when we meant Cologne. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By New Geneva Academy and Warhorn Media

How do you spot a fake leader? Out of Our Minds may be out of our minds, but we have some thoughts! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By New Geneva Academy and Warhorn Media

A lot of people come to an understanding of biblical sex roles late in life. Sometimes, late in marriage. Sometimes, they haven't had it modeled for them by their own families or by the churches they come from. Sometimes their understanding of a wife's submission can be ... really wooden. So ... how can they not be like that? Aspiring pastors, chec…

Audio from our 2022 Shepherds Conference: Old Paths. Women's Breakout Session, "Old Paths for Women: Titus 2:3-5," by Sebra Baker and Jenna Killingsworth. This audio is a lecture by Sebra Baker and Jenna Killingsworth, delivered at New Geneva Academy’s annual shepherds conference. The theme of this year’s conference was Old Paths. As pastors and ch…

Audio from our 2022 Shepherds Conference: Old Paths. Session 5, "Simplicity in Worship," by Pastor Andrew Dionne. "Imagine walking into a Roman Catholic Cathedral in 1555. Let’s say you attended mass in the Notre Dame in Paris that year. Before you walk through the doors you are awed by the amazing intricacy of the architecture—flying buttresses, s…

Audio from our 2022 Shepherds Conference: Old Paths. Session 4, "Caring for Souls," by Pastor Josh Knipp. The care of souls is a pastor’s responsibility. He must look after each of his sheep. Long before modern psychology, men and women found love, counsel, and life-giving reproof in the Church for this reason. Pastor Josh Knipp will exhort us to r…

Audio from our 2022 Shepherds Conference: Old Paths. Session 3, "Learning from Calvin," (Part 2) by Dr. Richard C. Gamble. Part 2: Calvin's View of the Church in the New Testament + Q&A John Calvin worked ceaselessly to recover old paths of sound doctrine and faithful pastoral care, implementing them in his 16th-century context. As he mined Scriptu…

Audio from our 2022 Shepherds Conference: Old Paths. Session 2, "Learning from Calvin," by Dr. Richard C. Gamble. Part 1: Calvin Bio + Calvin's View of the Church in the Old Testament John Calvin worked ceaselessly to recover old paths of sound doctrine and faithful pastoral care, implementing them in his 16th-century context. As he mined Scripture…

Audio from our 2022 Shepherds Conference: Old Paths. Session 1, "Training Our Men," by Pastor Stephen Baker. Pastors have trained pastors ever since the Apostle Paul trained Timothy, but in modern times the Church has outsourced much of this work to academic institutions loosely connected to the church. We need to recover older methods. Pastor Step…

The show is coming back on a regular basis soon, but meanwhile, here's a discussion on sexuality between Pastor Bayly and his old friend and comrade-in-arms, Father Bill Mouser. Find out more about Father Bill and his work here! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By New Geneva Academy and Warhorn Media

Hello! It's just a brief check in from Out of Our Minds and Pastor Tim Bayly to discuss the future of the show. After this we'll be off for at least the month of August. But stay tuned! There's more to come! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By New Geneva Academy and Warhorn Media

Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. - James 1:2-4 If your faith is being tested, hold on tight. It's a feature, not a bug. There is more Out of Our Minds …

Last month, Tim Bayly resigned as the senior pastor of Trinity Reformed Church. It may come as a surprise to you if you’re not from our church, but it’s actually been in the works for many years. Tim and Mary Lee served this church faithfully for 25 years, and we threw a party to celebrate God’s goodness to us through their faithful service. This e…

Pastors are called by God to use everything at their disposal to point people to heaven. That means pastors have to lay it all out on the line for others. They have to go for the heart. If you haven't read it already, please check out Abortion and the Church from Evangel Presbytery. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

Real relationships are difficult, and rarely are there easy answers when conflict comes along. If your goal is to avoid relational conflict, then you don't actually have real relationships. In this episode, pastors Tim Bayly, Max Curell and yours truly will challenge you to love others in a way that is difficult and risky. It is the way. Don't forg…