In this episode, Ryan gives his recommendations for trying out the wonderfully relaxing and contemplative hobby of pipe smoking. He also talks about what he and his fellow elders have done during the quarantine to shepherd the church family.
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#008 Seed Starting, Public School Bible Classes, “Free” Childcare, and the Tree Survey
In this episode, Ryan gives more details about how he starts seeds indoors, recalls conversations with Christians about public school Bible classes, discusses Bernie Sanders’ “free” childcare proposal, and finally shares his responses to Arbor Day’s tree survey.
#007 The Trinity, Julie’s Story, & More Discouraging Social Media
Ryan leads off with his spoken word poem The Trinity.
On today’s show, Ryan tells a tragic story of how one girl has lived a life deeply influenced by rejected responsibility and misplaced authority.
Also, Ryan talks about how discouraged he’s been lately by Christian social media (again).
#006 Burning Garden Beds and Justly Derived Authority
In this episode, Ryan talks about burning garden beds, how, and why. Ryan also discusses how the fact that all human authority is derived from God’s ultimate, divine, and comprehensive authority determines his political beliefs. Secondarily, Ryan relates how his Scripture reading informs his beliefs about how other human institutions relate to God and one another.
#005 Imputation and Canceling Lord’s Day Service

In this episode, Ryan shares a spoken word poem called “Imputation” based on Romans 5, and discusses what the Lord’s Day gathering of the Church is and what that means when it comes to canceling services and worship service attendance.
@13:05, Ryan says, “Bible.” He meant “Church.” 🙂
#004 Sweet Potato Pie and Resolutions
In this episode, Ryan talks about his favorite homemade pie, some helpful apps he uses, and resolving to have a closer walk with God in 2020.

#003 Autumn Colors and Redeeming Halloween

Ryan talks about fall colors and how Christian individuals and the church should turn Halloween on its head and use what was meant for evil for good.
#002 Smoked Peppers and Contentious Christian Social Media
In this episode, I talk about the peppers I’m currently fermenting on the homestead, songwriting, Christians not edifying each other on social media, and the Bible study of Proverbs.
#001 Peppers and Elevating Scripture
Behold, the first (of many, hopefully) podcast!
I touch on roasting coffee, making hot sauce, my upcoming preaching and teaching, and being intentional about elevating Scripture in worship.