The Echo Podcast

2021 Review and a Big Announcement

Taylor & Brian share their highs and lows from the past year. Plus, stay tuned for a big announcement at the end. 

The Joke Episode

To end the year, we wanted to laugh. So Brian & Taylor tell their favorite jokes and talk about their favorite comedians. 

Parenting Lessons From Deuteronomy 6 (Part 4)

Brian & Taylor share the fourth and final lesson that every parent needs to know from Deuteronomy 6. Recap:

1. Love God with every fiber of your being (Deuteronomy 6:4-5).
2. Teach them every chance you get (Deuteronomy 6:6-9).
3. Be aware of false gods (Deuteronomy 6:13-14).
4. Prepare to answer (Deuteronomy 6:20-25).

Parenting Lessons From Deuteronomy 6 (Part 3)

The third big parenting lesson from Deuteronomy 6 is one every parent needs to know! 

#parenting #family #leadyourfamily 

Parenting Lessons from Deuteronomy 6 (part 2)

The 2nd big parenting lesson is: "Teach them every chance you get"  (see Deuteronomy 6:6-9).

God answers our question before it can escape our lips: “When am I supposed to teach my kids about you?”

Parents have more time and influence with their kids than any other person or organization. It’s not even close. If you think, “I just don’t have any time. I’m maxed out,” priority #1 in your life is to figure out the quickest, wisest plan to free up some time. Your kids need you, and they need you to teach them with your words and actions.

Parenting Lessons From Deuteronomy 6 (part 1)

The first of four parenting lessons from Deuteronomy 6 - a chapter that can change the trajectory of your parenting and family. 

Favorite Books We Read in 2021

Taylor & Brian give a quick overview of the favorite books they read in 2021. 

Brian's List
The Warmth of Other Suns  Isabel Wilkerson
Journey to Love - Matt Mikolotas 
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah 
How to Fight Racism by Tisby 
Christian Conviction by Ragsdale 

Honorable Mention (or books we've already talked about)
Book of Secrets & Book of Answers by Al Tait 
Everyone’s Job by Dane Tyner (catch our interview with him last Spring)
Urban Legends of the OT by David A. Croteau and Gary Yates
Surviving the Holidays survival guide 

Taylor's List 
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas
The Archer by Paulo Coehlo
Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With? by Sam Allberry
Better with Every Breath by Jim Thornber
No Fail Meetings by Michael S. Hyatt

Honorable mention 
Modern Chess Openings, 15th Ed. by Nick De Firmian
Dune by Frank Herbert
Cynical Theories: How Activist Scholarship Made Everything about Race, Gender, and Identity―and Why This Harms Everybody by Pluckrose, Helen
Unchanging Witness: The Consistent Christian Teaching on Homosexuality in Scripture and Tradition by Fortson III, S. Donald 

Thinking Biblically About Afghan Refugees

Oklahoma is welcoming the third highest number of Afghan refugees. There are plenty of voices saying plenty of things, but we're asking: "What does it mean to think Biblically about this?" In this episode, we'll teach a few principles that are central to the Bible and central to this topic. We'll also share why you need to quit listening to voices that are shouting instructions antithetical to the cause of Jesus. 

https://cceok.org/refugees

https://worldrelief.org

 

Adele And The Search For Happiness

A recent interview with Adele left Brian & Taylor speechless - and that's hard to do. Her newest song, "Go easy on me," deserves a conversation because it taps into a basic human pursuit - the search for happiness. 

The Fall Of Mars Hill and How You Can Help Your Church Be Healthy

Mars Hill Church was skyrocketing in membership, budgets, and global impact, but their dynamic leader was destroying lives in the process. We diagnose the tragic fall of an influential church and their leader-turned-authoritarian, Mark Driscoll. But more importantly, we learn how every leader, eldership, and church member have responsibilities in guiding their church towards God-honoring health.