BIC Life Podcast
A podcast where we talk about life and faith from a Brethren in Christ perspective. Episodes monthly, but sometimes more if you’re lucky. Also find us on YouTube/YouTube Music: Search ”BICLife Podcast”
Episodes
Artificial intelligence is everywhere, from classrooms to pulpits. But what happens when AI collides with faith, ethics, and spiritual formation? In this episode of the BIC Life Podcast, Scott and Ryan dive into a recent Christianity Today article on AI in the classroom and reflect on how tools like ChatGPT are shaping education, ministry, and everyday life.
We explore questions like: - Is it ethical for students to use AI in their...
In this episode, Ryan and Scott dive into the growing trend of “vibes theology”, a faith guided more by feelings than Scripture. Prompted by Ryan’s article, they explore why every Christian is a theologian (whether they know it or not), how cultural catchphrases like “I’m no theologian, but…” can undermine spiritual growth, and how to pursue a faith rooted in truth.
Ryan's article: Vibes Theology
What does it mean to truly follow Jesus? Especially in a world full of political power struggles, religious tribalism, and cultural confusion? In this episode, Cody Cook joins us to explore the heart of Anabaptist theology: a faith rooted in community, peace, and the cross. Drawing from his book The Pocket Anabaptist, Cody helps us rediscover a simple but radical invitation to live like Jesus, not just believe in Him.
The guys are back with special guest Shane Claiborne to talk about his book "Rethinking Life: Embracing the Sacredness of Every Person." Reforming guns into gardening tools, Shane takes the peace perspective to the next level by rethinking the Christian call to be a peacemaker.
The BIC Life Podcast is a podcast that talks about life and faith in Jesus from a Brethren in Christ perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
This month we interviewed Rebekah Teuscher about her recent article on how God's people are commanded to treat foreigners with compassion, regardless of political affiliation, because human beings are created in the image of God.
The BIC Life Podcast is a podcast that talks about life and faith in Jesus from a Brethren in Christ perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
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Scott and Ryan are joined by Karah Leaman to talk about the concept of culture making and some new, related initiatives in the Brethren in Christ.
The BIC Life Podcast is a podcast that talks about life and faith in Jesus from a Brethren in Christ perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
Email us! biclifepodcast@gmail.com
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Matthew Peterson joins us again to talk about the 4th stream of influence that has helped to shape the Brethren in Christ into who we are today and we talk a little bit about whether this stream has been a net positive or net negative for the denomination.
The BIC Life Podcast is a podcast that talks about life and faith in Jesus from a Brethren in Christ perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
Email us! biclifepodcast@g...
Scott and Ryan discuss a listener's email and talk about an article from Ryan's substack where we are encouraged to embrace and pray for discomfort. What???
The BIC Life Podcast is an unofficial Brethren in Christ Podcast where we talk about life and faith from a BIC perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
Email us! biclifepodcast@gmail.com
Article: May You Have Discomfort
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Scott and Ryan sit down with Dr. John Reitz to talk about how we as the people of God can receive those who have experienced hurt at the hands of the Church.
The BIC Life Podcast is an unofficial Brethren in Christ Podcast where we talk about life and faith from a BIC perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
Email us! biclifepodcast@gmail.com
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Do the covenants in the Bible still matter? Should we still care? In this episode we welcomed back Pastor Hank Johnson of Harrisburg BIC Church to talk about how understanding covenants can change the way we read the New Testament.
The BIC Life Podcast is an unofficial Brethren in Christ Podcast where we talk about life and faith from a BIC perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
Email us! biclifepodcast@gmail.com
Have you ever Googled a theological question or tried to find a theological book on Amazon? If so, chances are you were directed to a resource that comes from the Reformed Tradition. And while the BIC and Reformed theological traditions are alike in many ways, they differ in some key areas. Today's conversation with Matthew Peterson, Theologian in Residence of the BIC Great Lakes Conference, helps us to parse out some of these diff...
Scott and Ryan are joined by Christina Embree to talk about intergenerational ministry in a conversation that will change the way you think about the church!
The BIC Life Podcast is an unofficial Brethren in Christ Podcast where we talk about life and faith from a BIC perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
Email us! biclifepodcast@gmail.com
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Scott and Ryan are back and talking about getting BUFF! Or rather, body building. Then they make a masterful segue to the topic of "body" building: church growth and the mindsets that can be healthy or unhealthy in the body of Christ.
The BIC Life Podcast is an unofficial Brethren in Christ Podcast where we talk about life and faith from a BIC perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
During this episode the BIC Life Podcast hosted a breakout session during our 2024 Brethren In Christ General Assembly. Pastor Ryan Stockton led a panel of 4 (Lynn Thrush, Donna Harvey, Jonah Langenderfer, and Steve Airth) with questions about how we're formed to follow Jesus and what that looks like during a national election. The BIC Life Podcast is an unofficial Brethren in Christ Podcast where we talk about life and faith from...
We're talkin' Creeds! With Scott unable to join us, Matthew Peterson, Theologian in Residence of the Great Lakes Conference, pinch-hits and joins Ryan for a conversation about a little known addition to a widely known creed.
The BIC Life Podcast is an unofficial Brethren in Christ Podcast where we talk about life and faith from a BIC perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
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Scott and Ryan are joined by Hank Johnson of Harrisburg Brethren in Christ Church to talk through an article by theologian and professor Carmen Joy Imes. We pray this conversation can be helpful during a sometimes difficult and polarizing year!
The BIC Life Podcast is an unofficial Brethren in Christ Podcast where we talk about life and faith from a BIC perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
Scott and Ryan have a really fun conversation with Jen Hickey, pastor at Community of Faith Church in Virginia. Whether you're a pastor or not, whether you live or work in an area like Jen's, we know you'll find something that resonates with you as you listen. We're so excited to bring this conversation to you!
The BIC Life Podcast is an unofficial Brethren in Christ Podcast where we talk about life and faith from a BIC perspecti...
We sit down with Dr. Joshua Nolt of Lancaster Brethren In Christ Church to talk about living prayerfully. What in the world does that mean??? It's a wonderfully practical conversation for our daily journey in Christ. Enjoy!
The BIC Life Podcast is an unofficial Brethren in Christ Podcast where we talk about life and faith from a BIC perspective. Visit us at www.biclifepodcast.com.
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Part two of our conversation with Dr. Lynn Thrush, the bishop of the Great Lakes Conference for the Brethren in Christ. We discuss the final three principles for how the BIC approach scripture. See episode 23 for some of Dr. Thrush's foundational thoughts and the first two principles.
Articles of Faith and Doctrine PDF download (PDF page 8 contains the paragraph we discuss in this episode)
BIC Life sits down with Dr. Lynn Thrush, the bishop of the Great Lakes Conference for the Brethren in Christ. We discuss 5 principles that form a BIC approach to reading, interpreting, and applying scripture. In part 1, Lynn lays out some foundational thoughts, then we talk about the first two principles. Part 2 (Episode 24, coming soon!) discusses the remaining three principles.
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