Two Baptists and a Mormon Walk Into a Pentecostal Church

In this unedited Episode 30 of Two Baptists and a Mormon Walk into a Pentecostal Church, the hosts tackle what it means to "play church" — the difference between going through the motions and genuinely seeking God. They discuss heart posture, the church of Sardis from Revelation, dry seasons versus slow fades, and the danger of performing faith for people instead of God.The episode includes a candid testimony about addiction, deception, and a turning point of repentance, plus practical scripture-based encouragement (Revelation 3, James 5:16, Psalm 51, Luke 15, Hebrews 4:16). Listeners are urged to be honest, seek trusted community, and come to God “just as you are.”

In this lighthearted episode the hosts catch up and trade hilarious church stories — from potluck disasters and performance faceplants to falling‑out moments during worship and chaotic tour‑bus mishaps.They laugh about food, travel headaches, and the funny, human side of ministry life. Episode 29: Just for Fun.

Sprinkled or immersed. Infant or believer. Symbol or sacrament. Trinitarian formula or Jesus name only.
Baptism is the one practice every Christian tradition holds in common and almost none of them agree on.
This episode takes all four debates seriously. We walk through the key texts, the strongest arguments on every side, and the places where each tradition in this room has the clearest footing and the weakest ground. We also give full treatment to the Oneness Pentecostal formula question and the LDS theology of baptism as an essential priesthood ordinance, including the practice of baptism for the dead from 1 Corinthians 15:29 that most of Christianity has never sat with long enough to understand.
Whatever you believe about the water, you will leave this conversation knowing why you believe it and what the person across the aisle believes and why.

Most Christians have been handed a version of faith that puts Sunday at the center and everything else at the edges. Church is sacred. Work is secular. Ministry is what pastors and missionaries do. Monday through Friday is just how you pay for the weekend.
This episode challenges that framework at its root. We loop our kiddos in on this one!
Your job is not a distraction from your calling. It might be your calling. The Bible does not divide life into sacred and secular categories. It does not design the church to be the primary location of Kingdom activity. It designs His people to be carriers of the Kingdom into every space they occupy, including and especially their places of work, business, and daily life.
We dig into what Scripture actually says about vocation, stewardship, and the theology of work. We look at the Hebrew word for tending the garden in Genesis 2, which turns out to be the same word used for worship throughout the Old Testament. We walk through the biblical figures God used most powerfully, and almost none of them were priests. Joseph ran a government. Nehemiah managed a construction project. Esther navigated a royal court. Lydia ran a textile business. Aquila and Priscilla made tents.
We also ask the harder question: what does it actually look like to live as a Kingdom representative in spaces that are not religious? Not as a program. Not as a church initiative. But as a way of being present, excellent, honest, and genuinely human in the places where most of life actually happens.
If you have ever felt guilty for not being in full time ministry, this episode is for you. If you have ever wondered whether what you do Monday through Friday actually matters to God, this episode is for you. If you have ever sat in a church service and felt like your real life was somewhere else, this episode is for you.
Your workplace is not where you wait until your real life begins. It is your assignment.

Accountability is biblical. Legalism is dangerous. And the line between them is thinner than most churches want to admit. In this episode we dig into Matthew 18, the process Jesus gave for handling sin in the church, and ask the hard question: how did something so clearly designed for restoration become one of the primary sources of church hurt in people's lives? We talk about what healthy correction actually looks like, what spiritual abuse actually is, and how to recognize the difference when you are in the middle of it and your emotions are loud and your leadership is confident and you are not sure who to trust. We bring our three different church backgrounds into the conversation and we do not pretend any of our traditions has a clean record on this. 
We just love digging into the Word and seeing what He says. 

Is a generational curse real — or is it one of the most misused concepts in the modern church? In this episode, a Baptist, another Baptist, and a guy who used to be Mormon walk into the most controversial topic we have tackled yet. We dig into the Old Testament texts that started this whole conversation, the New Testament texts that seem to shut it down, and the real-life patterns that make everyone unsure what to believe. We talk about Exodus 20, Ezekiel 18, Galatians 3, and the moment Jesus was asked directly whether a man's suffering was caused by his parents' sin — and what He said will surprise you. We also look at Abraham, his son, and his grandson all telling the same lie about their wives — and ask the hard question: is that a curse, or is that just what happens when sin gets modeled and nobody deals with it? We sort of all land in the same place. But stay with us to the end, because where we end might be the most important thing you hear.

The Bible and the Holy Spirit Working Together
Some people lean only on the Bible. Others lean only on spiritual experiences. In this episode we talk about why both approaches fall short and how Scripture and the Holy Spirit were always meant to work together. The Word without the Spirit can become rigid and lifeless. The Spirit without the Word can drift into confusion.
We explore how the Holy Spirit inspired Scripture, how He illuminates it today, and how He guides believers into truth without ever contradicting what God has already spoken. We talk about discernment obedience and how to stay anchored in truth while remaining open to the Spirit’s leading.
This conversation is about balance, maturity, and confidence. God has not asked us to choose between His Word and His Spirit. He has given us both to lead us into truth and transformation.
If you desire a faith that is grounded, alive, and guided by God, this episode is for you.
Listen and share with someone seeking clarity and spiritual balance.

How to Apply the Bible Without Misusing It
Reading the Bible is one thing. Living it faithfully is another. In this episode we talk about how to apply Scripture without twisting it, weaponizing it, or using it to support ideas it was never meant to carry. We explore the difference between interpretation and application and why context matters more than convenience.
We walk through common passages that are often misunderstood or misused and show how cultural setting audience and purpose shape proper application today. We also talk about the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding obedience and why Scripture was given to transform us, not to win arguments.
If you have ever struggled to know what a verse really means for your life or felt hurt by Scripture being used carelessly, this episode will bring clarity and balance. The Bible is not a tool to control others. It is an invitation to be shaped by God.
Listen and share with someone learning how to live the Word with humility and wisdom.

How to Study the Bible
Many people read the Bible, but fewer know how to truly study it. In this episode we slow down and walk through what it means to approach Scripture with intention, humility, and depth. Using the story of the wedding at Cana in John chapter 2, we model how to observe context, culture, language, and purpose rather than rushing to application or assumptions.
We talk about how to ask better questions of the text, why details matter, and how Scripture reveals more when we take time to listen instead of skim. This episode is not about shortcuts or formulas. It is about learning to sit with the Word and let it shape how we see God, ourselves, and the story He is telling.
If you have ever felt intimidated by the Bible or unsure how to move beyond surface level reading, this conversation will give you practical tools and renewed confidence. The Bible is not meant to be rushed. It is meant to be studied.
Listen and share with someone who wants to go deeper in the Word.

There has never been more Christian content available and there has never been more confusion. In this episode we talk about discernment in a world full of opinions platforms algorithms and spiritual noise. We explore how to test what we hear without becoming cynical fearful or closed off to the Holy Spirit.
We walk through Scripture to understand what biblical discernment actually is and why it is rooted in wisdom humility and truth rather than suspicion or arrogance. We talk about how social media shapes theology how influence can replace intimacy and why not every spiritual sounding message is spiritually healthy.
This conversation is about learning to recognize what is from God what is from people and what is simply noise. Discernment is not about tearing others down. It is about staying anchored in truth and growing in spiritual maturity.
If you want clarity in a crowded faith space this episode is for you.
Listen and share with someone navigating the noise.