Think Deeper

America is not the modern version of Old Testament Israel, but there is still much we can learn from God's people in those days. We discuss: - Their lack of multigenerational success- How they set the stage for their own moral declines- What those days teach us about God's dealings in the world and more! With Jack Wilkie and Joe Wilkie Become a supporter to join us for the Deep End at focuspress.org/plusCheck out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.comFollow Jack at jackwilkie.co

As graduation month is upon us, we look at the plight of high school and college graduates today and discuss what advice is helpful, and what is unhelpful. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro, and whether this generation's age is more "uncertain" than the past11:59 - The pros and cons of the "go into the trades" advice for young men19:09 - Why "follow your passion" is terrible advice25:36 - The importance of differing advice for young men and young women35:24 - The women's college question40:28 - It's time to give women the tough love men have been getting47:33 - "The college experience"54:27 - Think Fast: Matt Walsh's hot take on depression and anxiety meds With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsors at cobbpublishing.comVisit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co Join us for the exclusive Deep End each week by becoming a supporter at focuspress.org/plus

We examine the Bible's view of crime and punishment, considering the principles established in the Old Law, whether the New Testament changes those principles, and how modern criminal justice has gone astray from God's way. CHAPTERS:  00:00 - Intro and two reasons for tackling this subject06:21 - Principles of Biblical justice13:13 - It's not just restorative21:43 - Statistics that prove our departure from Biblical justice has failed28:00 - The consequences of untethered empathy and feminization38:20 - Arguments for and against capital punishment47:06 - Did Jesus change the standard in the Sermon on the Mount?1:01:01 - Are jail sentences Biblical?With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Join us at focuspress.org/plus for the weekly Deep End exclusive Q&A episode Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Follow us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

This week's episode is a bit on the lighter side as we share hot takes about Bible characters, and review listener submissions! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and explaining the idea03:31 - Quick Hits: Best person in the Bible? Worst person in the Bible?12:15 - Quick Hits: Best hang, most annoying?17:28 - Jack and Will's hot takes on Peter24:39 - Joe's hot take on Jonah30:43 - Will goes against the grain on Paul's marital status37:25 - Jack and Joe disagree on Jacob45:26 - Joe stirs up controversy about David50:26 - Will questions the literalness of the Rich Man and Lazarus parable55:40 - Agreeing or disagreeing with audience Hot Takes! With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.comVisit us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co

In this episode, we examine some of the common phrases you hear in Christian circles that don't often get explained. CHAPTERS00:00 - Overview of clichés and introducing "Christ-like"07:26 - Is there a difference between being Biblical and being "Christ-like?"18:07 - What all is meant by "doctrine?"27:01 - What elements make up doctrinal "soundness?"41:21 - Should we find our "identity in Christ?"53:58 - Debating where identity comes from Support us and get access to the exclusive weekly Deep End episode at focuspress.org/plus With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Visit our sponsor at cobbpublishing.com Follow us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co