The Jacob Sessions, S:03, Ep. #9: God With Us 1:33 PM

Calvin, David, and Kara talk about their favorite Christmas carols, Christmas traditions, and parents who wrestle with whether to let their children believe in Santa Claus.

Podcast Hosts: Calvin Moore, David Sidebotham, & Kara Tipton 

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CAROL OR TRADITION? WOULD YOU LET YOUR CHILD BELIEVE IN SANTA CLAUS? 

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The Jacob Sessions, S:03, Ep. #8: Marrying for Maturity 8:43 AM

Calvin, David, and Kara talk about the culture of marriage in the church and whether it leads to Christian maturity.

Podcast Hosts: Calvin Moore, David Sidebotham, & Kara Tipton 

WHAT WAS THE CULTURE OF MARRIAGE & DATING IN YOUR CHURCH? WAS CASUAL DATING VIEWED HIGHLY OR WAS DATING INTENDED FOR (LEADING TO) MARRIAGE ONLY?

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The Jacob Sessions, S:03, Ep. #7: First Encounters with Racism 11:09 PM

Calvin, David, and Kara talk about their first encounters with racism and how they deal with their own racism.

Podcast Hosts: Calvin Moore, David Sidebotham, & Kara Tipton 

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The Jacob Sessions, S:03, Ep. #6: Encroachment! (Black Friday...on Thursday.) 9:53 AM

Calvin, David, and Kara talk about their Thanksgiving traditions and their thoughts on businesses being open on the holiday for Black Friday sales.

Podcast Hosts: Calvin Moore, David Sidebotham, & Kara Tipton

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The Jacob Sessions, S:03, Ep. #5: Dating with Purpose (or "Are Christian Women Boring?") 10:21 AM

Calvin, David, and Kara talk about dating and why Calvin finds Christian women "boring."

Podcast Hosts: Calvin Moore, David Sidebotham, & Kara Tipton

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The Jacob Sessions, S:03, Ep. #4: Hashtags & Social Activism (Doing Good in the Digital Age) 8:07 PM

Calvin, David, and Kara talk about lazy activism (a.ka. "#hashtivism") versus taking things to the next level. Thanks to Relevant Magazine's "Does 'Hashtivism' Really Work?"for inspiring this discussion.

Podcast Hosts: Calvin Moore, David Sidebotham, & Kara Tipton

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The Jacob Sessions, S:03 Ep. #3: For Whom The Bell Tolls (Christians, Compassion, and the Right to Die) 10:30 AM

Calvin, David, and Kara talk about their differing views on suffering and aligning with the terminally ill or those in severe pain to compassionately end their lives.

Podcast Hosts: Calvin Moore, David Sidebotham, & Kara Tipton

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The Jacob Sessions, S:03 Ep. #2: Hey Girl! (How Not To Compliment a Woman) 10:26 AM

Calvin, David, and Kara talk about their different views on complimenting women, cat calling, and flattery.

Podcast Hosts: Calvin Moore, David Sidebotham, & Kara Tipton

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The Jacob Sessions, S:03 Ep. #1: Why Can't We Be Friends? 12:12 PM

Calvin, David, and Kara talk about friendship as kids versus friendship as adults. And Calvin reveals why he won't go to his high school reunion...

Podcast Hosts: Calvin Moore, David Sidebotham, & Kara Tipton

The Jacob Sessions, Season 2, Episode #20: The Rise and Fall of Mark Driscoll (Part 2) | Churches Don't Deserve Their Pastors 9:37 AM

Our panel continues their discussion about Pastor Mark Driscoll’s temporary departure from ministry amidst allegations of abuse. And Calvin doesn't think churches deserve their pastors.

Our Panelists:

1. Justin Eimers
2. TCM Senior Editor Calvin Moore 3. David Sidebotham

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR THOUGHTS. SHOULD PASTOR MARK DRISCOLL BE STEPPING DOWN FROM MINISTRY, OR IS THIS A WITCH HUNT? HOW SHOULD THE CHURCH RESPOND TO ABUSE?

The Jacob Sessions, Season 2, Episode #19: The Rise and Fall of Mark Driscoll (Part 1) | Abuse & Witch Hunts 8:35 AM

Our panel discusses Pastor Mark Driscoll's temporary departure from ministry amidst allegations of abuse.

Our Panelists:

1. Justin Eimers
2. TCM Senior Editor Calvin Moore
3. David Sidebotham

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR THOUGHTS. SHOULD PASTOR MARK DRISCOLL BE STEPPING DOWN FROM MINISTRY, OR IS THIS A WITCH HUNT? HOW SHOULD THE CHURCH RESPOND TO ABUSE?

The Jacob Sessions, SPECIAL EDITION: #ferguson | Race, Economics, and the Rise of the Police State 11:27 AM

In this SPECIAL EDITION, our panel discusses the shooting of unarmed black teen Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri and the increased militarization of the police force.

Our panelists:

1. Anthony Estes
2. Justin Eimers,
3. Will Mendoza (aka Christcentric Recordings artist The Apologist)
4. TCM Senior Editor Calvin Moore
5. CJ Saunders
6. David Sidebotham

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR THOUGHTS. WAS THE DEATH OF MICHAEL BROWN JUSTIFIED OR MURDER? ARE THE POLICE USING APPROPRIATE FORCE IN FERGUSON OR ARE THEY OVERSTEPPING THEIR BOUNDS? IF SO, HOW?

The Jacob Sessions, Season 2, Episode #18: Those Who Live By The Sword...Are Christians? (War, Violence, and the Christian Faith) 6:22 AM

Our panel discusses the faith in light of war, violence, and Christian peacemaking.  Should Christians involve themselves in violent actions against other people (in the theater of war)?

Panelists: Justin Eimers, TCM Senior Editor Calvin Moore, CJ Saunders, and Kent Straith

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 TELL US ABOUT YOUR THOUGHTS. SHOULD CHRISTIANS BE INVOLVED IN THE THEATER OF WAR? WHY OR WHY NOT? IF SO, HOW?

The Jacob Sessions, Season 2, Episode #17: "If You're a Democrat, You're in Sin..." (Christians & Political Involvement) 6:27 AM

Our panel discusses the faith in light of political involvement. Can Christians be Democrats or Republicans without violating their beliefs?

Panelists: TCM Senior Editor Calvin Moore, David Sidebotham, Kent Straith, and Kara Tipton

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCES. SHOULD CHRISTIANS BE INVOLVED POLITICALLY? WHY OR WHY NOT? IF SO, HOW? 

The Jacob Sessions, Season 2, Episode #16: The Hyper-Connected Life 8:41 AM

Our panel discusses our addiction to social media and ways people can get back to the business of real life. Oh, and Calvin gives a little TMI about Facebooking in the bathroom.

Panelists: Justin Eimers, TCM Senior Editor Calvin Moore, and Kara Tipton

#thejacobsessions #HyperConnectedJS 

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCES. HOW DO YOU USE SOCIAL MEDIA? DO YOU FEEL AN INABILITY TO DISCONNECT? 

The Jacob Sessions, Season 2, Episode #15: Is Christian Propaganda a Good Thing? 1:54 AM

Our panel discusses the differences between propaganda and evangelism and asks the question, "Is Christian propaganda a good thing or does it get in the way of extending the faith?"

Panelists: Justin Eimers, TCM Senior Editor Calvin Moore, CJ Saunders, David Sidebotham, and David Sidebotham   

#thejacobsessions #ChristanPropagandaJS 

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCES. ON THE WHOLE, DO YOU BELIEVE CHRISTIAN PROPAGANDA IS A GOOD THING OR DOES IT GET IN THE WAY OF THE GOSPEL? LEAVE A COMMENT!

The Jacob Sessions, Season 2, Episode #14: I'm Offended (Is Our Culture Oversensitive?) 9:00 AM

Our panel discusses how people are easily offended by big things and small things alike and ask the question, "Is our culture oversensitive?"

Panelists: TCM Senior Editor Calvin Moore, CJ Saunders, David Sidebotham, and Kara Tipton 

#thejacobsessions #ImOffendedJS 

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCES. ON THE WHOLE, DO YOU BELIEVE OUR CULTURE IS TOO SENSITIVE OR NOT SENSITIVE ENOUGH? LEAVE A COMMENT!

The Jacob Sessions, Season 2, Episode #13: Angels & Demons (Do Christians REALLY Believe in the Spirit World?) 8:00 AM

Our panel discusses the topic of angels and demons and asks the question, "Do Christians REALLY believe in the spirit world?"

Panelists: Anthony Estes, TCM Senior Editor Calvin Moore, David Sidebotham, & Kara Tipton 

#thejacobsessions #AngelsandDemonsJS 

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCES. DO YOU BELIEVE IN ANGELS, DEMONS, AND SATAN? DO YOU TALK ABOUT THESE REALITIES OPENLY? 

The Jacob Sessions, Season 2, Episode #12: Father Knows Best 12:50 AM

In honor of Father's Day, our panel discuss their fond memories of their fathers and the lessons they've learned from them over the years.

Panelists: Minister Emmett Brown, TCM Senior Editor Calvin Moore, David Sidebotham, & Melissa Willis 

#fatherhood #thejacobsessions #FathersDay 

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR FATHER. WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR STORIES. LEAVE A COMMENT! HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

The Jacob Sessions, Season 2, Episode #11: "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (Can Affairs Strengthen a Marriage?) 9:21 AM

Our panel discusses CNN/Redbook's article, "How Affairs Make My Marriage Stronger" and asks the question, "Does it?"

Panelists: TCM Senior Editor Calvin Moore, Life Is Story Senior Editor Josh Olds, David Sidebotham, & Kara Tipton









Article: http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/20/living/stronger-marriage-with-affairs-redbook-relate/index.html?hpt=hp_c3

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The Jacob Sessions, Season 2, Episode #10: "So Did The Fat Lady..." (On Louis CK's Brilliant Soliloquy) 1:26 AM

Our panel discusses Louis C.K.'s "So Did The Fat Lady" scene and the issues fat women deal with in dating because of societal double standards.

Panelists: Calvin Moore, David Sidebotham, Jennifer Travis, and Rachel Wiley

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The Jacob Sessions, Season 2, Episode #9: High Times with Jesus (Should Christians Smoke Pot?) 1:50 PM

Our panel discusses the changing laws regarding marijuana use and whether Christians should smoke pot.

Panelists:Minister Emmett Brown, Calvin Moore, CJ Saunders, and David Sidebotham

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AITC Episode #11: Engaging the Critic, The Seeker, and the Doubter 1:35 PM

Urban Christian apologist Calvin Moore talks about how we can and should engage the critic, the seeker, and the doubter.

Episode Resources: 

Tactics, Greg Koukl
How To Talk To a Skeptic, Donald J. Johnson
Introducing Apologetics, James E. Taylor
When Skeptics Ask, Norman L. Geisler & Ronald M. Brooks

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The Jacob Sessions, SPECIAL EDITION: Donald Sterling, Free Speech, and Living in George Orwell's '1984' World 11:48 AM

In this special edition, our panel discusses the controversial comments made by LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling, the determination of the NBA on the matter, and whether we are living in the world envisioned in George Orwell's '1984.'

Panelists: Minister Emmett Brown, Messianic Rabbi Glenn Harris, TCM Senior Editor Calvin Moore, and Scott Schaible

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The Jacob Sessions, Season 2, Episode #8: Is Rape Culture Acceptable in Pop Culture? 1:35 PM

Our panel discusses the controversial rape scene from a recent Game of Thrones episode and note the relative silence on an equally controversial rape scene in a recent episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Is rape culture becoming more acceptable in pop culture?

Panelists: Kyle Russell, CJ Saunders, David Sidebotham, and Nicholas Quient

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AITC Episode #10: Personal Opinion as Public Theology and Learning to Ask Probing Questions 11:15 AM

Urban Christian apologist Calvin Moore talks about how personal opinion is shaping theology rather than the other way around, discusses the art of asking probing questions, and answers a listener's question about being transgender, becoming a believer after their surgery, and whether staying their current sex or going back is a salvation issue.

NOTE: This question is a really tough one, deeply sensitive in nature, will likely be divisive, and is not a question or answer to be listened to by children. 



Episode Resources: 

Tactics, Greg Koukl
How To Talk To a Skeptic, Donald J. Johnson
"True For You, But Not For Me", Paul Copan

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The Jacob Sessions, Season 2, Episode #7: Mark Driscoll's Apology & Forgiveness in the Digital World 9:30 AM

Our panel discusses Mark Driscoll's recent apology, whether it has public implications, and Calvin Moore asks the question, "How do we forgive in the digital age of celebrity pastors?"

Panelists: Calvin Moore, David Sidebotham, & Nicholas Quient

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AITC Episode #9: "Why Do You HATE God?" (or "God's Not Dead and the Oversimplification of the Non-Believer") 2:17 AM

Urban Christian apologist Calvin Moore gives some thoughts on the portrayal of non-Christians in the new film "God's Not Dead" and answers a listener's question about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.












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The Jacob Sessions, Season 2, Episode #6: Christians & Mental Health 10:38 AM

Our panel discusses Christians and mental health and Carole Hoste asks the question, "Why isn't the church talking about this?"

Panelists: Wayne Beason, Carole Hoste, Calvin Moore, & David Sidebotham

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AITC Episode #8: An Interview with Donald J. Johnson, author of "How To Talk to a Skeptic" (Part 2) 9:00 AM

Urban Christian apologist Calvin Moore interviews author Donald J. Johnson of the Don Johnson Show about his new book, "How To Talk to a Skeptic." (Part 2 of 2)

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NOTE: Interview Recorded January 6, 2014

The Jacob Sessions, Season 2, Episode #5: Moral Parenting 12:00 AM

Our panel discusses the case of Rachel Canning, the New Jersey honor student who sued her parents for living expenses and David Sidebotham asks the questions, "Do children have rights?" and "Can parental authority be overstepped to violate those rights?"

Panelists: Wayne Beason, Justin Eimers, Calvin Moore, & David Sidebotham

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AITC Episode #7: An Interview with Donald J. Johnson, author of "How To Talk to a Skeptic" 10:55 AM

Urban Christian apologist Calvin Moore interviews author Donald J. Johnson of the Don Johnson Show about his new book, "How To Talk to a Skeptic."

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The Jacob Sessions, Season 2, Episode #4: Does "Reverse Racism" Exist? 8:45 AM

Calvin Moore leads a discussion about race relations in America and asks the question, "Does 'reverse racism'
exist?"

Panelists: Anthony Estes, Rachel Hargis, Calvin Moore, David Sidebotham 

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AITC Episode #6: Christian Apologetics. Harmful? 7:15 AM

Urban Christian apologist Calvin Moore discusses the question of "Is Christian apologetics harmful?"

Content from this podcast episode is drawn from James E. Taylor's textbook, "Introducing Apologetics." (Baker Academic) Episode Recorded: January 13, 2014

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The Jacob Sessions, Season 2, Episode #3: Elevation Church & Spontaneous Baptisms 12:11 PM

Calvin Moore leads a discussion about WCNC's story about Elevation Church's spontaneous baptism services and asks the question, "Can we plan/orchestrate a spiritual event and then call it a [spontaneous] work of the Holy Spirit?"

Panelists: Justin Eimers, Rachel Hargis, Calvin Moore, David Sidebotham

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AITC Episode #5: Christian Apologetics. Impossible? 10:22 AM

Urban Christian apologist Calvin Moore discusses the question of "Is Christian apologetics impossible?"

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The Jacob Sessions, Season 2, Episode #2: Should Christians Be Cynical? 11:38 AM

Guest host Justin Eimers discusses the Relevant magazine article, The Most Damaging Attitude in Our Churches and asks the question, "Should Christians be cynical?"

Panelists: Justin Eimers, Rachel Hargis, Calvin Moore, David Sidebotham

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AITC Episode #4: Brooklyn Hipsters & A Conversation about the Rise of the [Social] Occult 9:00 PM

Urban Christian apologist Calvin Moore discusses the Relevant magazine (Jan/Feb '14) article, "Witchcraft: Hipsters' Newest Thing?" and has a conversation with Ms. Carole Hoste about her brief encounters with the occult.

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AITC Episode #3: Fideism, Evidentialism, and the Need for Christian Apologetics 3:32 PM

Urban Christian apologist Calvin Moore discusses fideism, evidentialism, and the need for Christian apologetics.

Certain content from this podcast episode is drawn from James E. Taylor's textbook,
"Introducing Apologetics." (Baker Academic)

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The Jacob Sessions, Season 2, Episode #1: Are All Biblical Texts Authoritative? 10:16 AM

Guest host Nicholas Quient asks the question, "If a Biblical text is not original, is it still authoritative in the life of the Christian?"

Panelists: Rachel Hargis, Calvin Moore, David Sidebotham, & Nicholas Quient

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AITC Episode #2: A Proper View of Religion 10:46 AM

Urban Christian apologist Calvin Moore discusses viewing religion as a consumer product vs. viewing religion as a worldview.

All content from this podcast episode is drawn from Donald J. Johnson's book, "How To Talk to a Skeptic." (Bethany House Publishers)

AITC Episode #1: What is Christian apologetics? 3:42 PM

Urban Christian apologist Calvin Moore discusses the definition of Christian apologetics, the function and purpose of Christian apologetics, and the limitations of the discipline.

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The Jacob Sessions #10: Merry Christmas (or "Rachel's Dad Owns The Construction Company") 10:58 AM

Rachel Hargis, Calvin Moore, Scott Ramsey and a David Sidebotham talk about their Christmas traditions and the worst gifts they've ever received.

Music: Brandon Heath, "Momma Wouldn't Lie To Me"

The Jacob Sessions #11: Happy New Year!!! 10:56 AM

Rachel Hargis, Calvin Moore, Scott Ramsey and a David Sidebotham talk about their New Year's resolutions (or lack thereof).

 Music: Jake Hamilton & The Sound, "Behold God is Great"