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On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison are joined by brilliant New Testament scholar Dr. Lynn Cohick to dive into the theological richness of Ephesians. Together, they explore the ancient world of Ephesus, unpack what it means to be God's poiēma-His treasured masterpiece-and wrestle with Paul's teaching on mutual submission, sacrificial love, and power. Ultimately, Ephesians reminds us that through Jesus, no one is an outsider in the family of God. So grab your Bible and come hang out with us-there's always room for one more on the porch.
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:
- Ephesians 1:3-14; 2; 2:10; 3; 4:1; 5:2, 8, 18-21, 22, 25, 33; 6:10-18
- Acts 10; 19
- Revelation 2:1-7
- 1 Timothy; 2 Timothy
- Luke 1
- Psalm 139
- Romans 8:28-29
- 1 Corinthians 7:1; 11:17
- James 2
On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison are joined by beloved theologian and friend Dr. Lynn Cohick to wrestle with the question: What does joy look like when your circumstances give you very little to be joyful about? They dig into Paul's letter to the Philippians-a letter overflowing with joy, yet written from prison-and explore what Paul's resilience and Job's faithfulness can teach us about remaining anchored in Jesus when life is painful, uncertain, or simply not what we hoped it would be. Pull up a chair and join us on the porch, we're so glad you're here.
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:
- Ephesians 2:10
- Acts 16
- Acts 21-28
- Romans 7:15
- Romans 8:38-39
- Job 1-2; 20-21
- Job 13:16
- Psalm 34:8
- Psalm 42:3, 11
- Psalm 56:8
- 1 Corinthians 13:12
- 1 Corinthians 15:42-54
- Philippians 1:12-21; 27-30
- Philippians 2:25-30
- Philippians 3:10; 20-21
- Philippians 4:4-8; 11-13
On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison are joined by their friend Kristi McLelland for a rich conversation about freedom, family, and what it really looks like to walk with Jesus through the book of Galatians. Together, they unpack the beauty of our adoption into the family of God, the freedom we've been given through the cross, and how the fruit of the Spirit becomes tangible in the way we love, serve, and show up for one another. Because the Gospel isn't simply something we believe-it changes how we live, how we give, and how we carry each other's burdens. So grab a cup of coffee (or a scoop of mint chocolate chip!) and pull up a chair on the Back Porch with us.
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:
- Galatians 1:1-5
- Galatians 1:15
- Galatians 4:4-7
- Galatians 5:1
- Galatians 5:16-26
- Genesis 17:1
- Acts 19
- Matthew 28:18-20
- Matthew 6:9-13
Some kids get stuck doing the dishes. The Espinosa brothers, Angelo, Michael, and Eric, got music lessons as their chore, so when big brother Angelo pitched starting a band, the answer was a hard no. (Spoiler: they're Strings & Heart now, and they're on a rocket ship.) The Tucson trio tells Levi and Jennie how Jesus made their faith their own, why their first "youth camp" gig was in someone's backyard, and how Angelo moonlighted as their totally legit booking agent, Jonathan. Plus: their new single, How It Feels To Live.
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Time Stamps:
00:00:00 - Rattlesnake kills, grizzly fears, and Nico's breakfast burritos
00:07:28 - Angelo meets Jesus, then pitches a band nobody wanted
00:11:53 - "I love you, my son": Michael and Eric's encounters
00:19:55 - Meet Jonathan, their totally legit booking agent
00:22:24 - Psalm 150 and the story behind Strings & Heart
00:26:18 - What's next: Australia, Europe, and How It Feels To Live
Parenting tension is often a marriage problem in disguise. Today on Couples Therapy, I'm joined by Landon and Lindsey who open up about the exact cycle that keeps blowing up their home. They've been married 15 years, have three young children, and find that their relationship seems strong - until stress hits. They're finding that the differences in their parenting styles are triggering each other, and bringing the worst of them - as well as their past wounding - to the surface. Debra walks them through a practical framework for healthier parenting and a healthier marriage. This episode goes deeper than behavior management. It asks the question every overwhelmed parent needs to ask: What happens when your tank is empty, your patience is gone, and your child's worst moment collides with your worst trigger? The answer could change the way you parent, repair, and connect. Tune into this episode, and then grab a copy of Relationship Skills to learn the skills you need to build a thriving relationship.
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On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison are joined by New Testament scholar Dr. Scot McKnight and trauma-informed counselor Adrienne Gibson for a conversation about trauma through the lens of 2 Corinthians. Together, they explore Paul's vulnerability, the four common trauma responses-fight, flight, freeze, and fawn-and the importance of processing our stories within healthy community. Pull up a chair and join us on the porch!
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:
- 2 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians 10-13
- 2 Corinthians 10
- 2 Corinthians 11
- Acts 13
- Acts 20:7-12
- Isaiah 42:1-4
CHRISTIAN COUNSELING RESOURCES:
Valor Counseling - Adrienne Gibson
Christian counseling resources through Adrienne Gibson:
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