Mike and Will explore Luke 20-21, examining Jesus's warnings about religious hypocrisy and end times prophecy. Then they dive into cultural change in the church—from the Jesus Movement and Christian rock in the 1970s to today's AI-generated worship music and chatbots. How should Christians respond to rapid technological change? What does it mean to be truly human and truly church in an increasingly artificial world?
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
7:16 - Beware of Religious Hypocrisy (Luke 20:46-21:7)
20:17 - Temple Destruction and End Times Prophecy (Luke 21:8-38)
33:45 - Larry Norman and the Birth of Christian Rock Music
44:58 - The Jesus Movement
1:09:01 - AI Church, Chatbots, and the Future of Community
1:23:54 - Being Human in an Inhuman Age
Pastor Daniel McCroskey joins Mike and Will to discuss Luke 20, where Jesus challenges the Pharisees about the Messiah's identity. The guys have fun poking at Daniel about everything from his suit jacket to his Bill Clinton accent (all in good fun!), but the conversation takes a sobering turn as they examine modern threats facing young Christians. They wrap up with practical ways parents can protect their kids in an increasingly digital world.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
11:05 - Luke 20 Bible Study
18:53 - Should You Dress Up For Church?
40:48 - Bible2School Details
1:07:12 - Discussing Birth Control Marketing & AI Chatbots
1:52:02 - Protecting Kids from Digital Temptations
Pastor Mike and Will discuss Jesus's "Render to Caesar" statement and the Sadducees' resurrection question from Luke 20. Then they react to Helen Andrews' controversial talk on how the feminization of Western institutions has transformed academia, law, and politics.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Luke 20:19-26 - Render to Caesar What is Caesar's
19:00 - Separation of Church and State Discussion
34:00 - Luke 20:27-40 - The Sadducees Question About Resurrection
54:00 - The Great Feminization of Society
1:48:00 - Final Thoughts on Marriage and Family
Gary Lilly grew up as a Baptist preacher's kid, attended church his entire life, and didn't get saved until age 64. Now he serves in prison ministry through Kairos. Join Mike, Will, and Gary for an honest conversation about late salvation and the power of faithful example. Plus a deep dive into Jesus's parable of the vineyard in Luke 20 and a tough question about prayer and responsibility.
Israel Podcast Reference:
Does the Church Replace Israel - Pick Up the Mike Episode 62
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
4:43 - Gary's Childhood
13:15 - Gary's Salvation Story
24:25 Getting Involved in Kairos Prison Ministry
47:55 - Luke 20:9-18 (Parable of the Vineyard)
1:39:04 - Ask the Pastor - Prayer and Responsibility
1:57:00 - Final Thoughts and Closing
Mike and Will tackle the "attractional church" debate after a viral video claims this model is dead. They distinguish between seeker-sensitive churches and biblically-grounded attractional approaches. Also discussed: Tucker Carlson's controversial stance on Christian Zionism, Christianity's growth in Africa, and Martin Luther's timeless preaching lessons.
Links: Tucker Carlson talking to Nick Fuentes - https://x.com/ShadowofEzra/status/1982986937364365502
The Church Model That's Dead - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da-dgO7kC6I
Six lessons from Luther’s preaching - https://thecripplegate.com/six-lessons-from-luthers-preaching/
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
15:06 - Tucker Carlson & Matt Fuentes Video Discussion
32:38 - Defining The Attractional Church Model
46:15 - Carey Nieuwhof Video Begins (The Church Model
That's Dead)
1:00:01 - Analysis of Why Attractional Church "Doesn't Work"
1:18:00 - Critique of Pragmatism vs. Regulatory Principle
1:31:00 - Luther's Six Lessons on Preaching
Joining Mike and Will on this week's episode is Cody Lute (from the Indiana Campus) and Andy Bannister, author of "How to Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like an Idiot." Andy shares practical evangelism tips for everyday Christians including teaching you how to overcome fear, ask the right questions, and naturally share your faith with neighbors, coworkers, and family.
Links:
How To Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like An Idiot by Andy Bannister:
https://a.co/d/hMzDizA
Have you Ever Wondered by Andy Bannister:
https://a.co/d/3QQpo89
The Atheist Who Didn't Exist by Andy Bannister:
https://a.co/d/hn9Rhly
Tactics by Greg Koukl:
https://a.co/d/irG1RuT
A Wind in the House of Islam by David Garrison:
https://a.co/d/4Jo5oMI
Learn more about Andy Bannister and Solas here:
https://www.solas-cpc.org/about/andy-bannister/
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
4:03 Andy's Journey: From Fear to Faith in Evangelism
16:42 The Power of Questions in Evangelism
24:58 Reaching Different Communities with the Gospel
56:33 Evangelizing Family Members
1:00:21 Using Social Media Wisely for the Gospel
Mike and Will discuss cancel culture vs. accountability, male friendship dynamics, and debunk prosperity gospel myths about tithing. Plus: why the Malachi 3:10 "test me" passage doesn't mean God will make you rich.
The Blessing of a Good Insult: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZJdqjS26A8
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:07 - Ask the Pastor
6:04 - Cancel Culture - Are we contributing?
45:00 - Prosperity Gospel & Tithing Myths
1:10:00 - Old Testament Context
1:25:00 - The Covenant of Grace vs. Works
Pastor Will invites Ania to join him on this week's episode of Pick Up the Mike! Ania opens up about her journey growing up as an adopted child, navigating depression, self-harm, and a rocky home life. From struggling with her identity as an athlete to dealing with chronic back pain that changed everything, she shares how she moved from finding worth in fleeting things to anchoring her identity in Christ.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
18:02 - Rocky Home Life & Family Struggles
36:01 - Depression & Social Media's Dark Side
1:00:00 - Mental Health & Finding Help
1:29:05 Finding Identity in Christ
1:44:03 - Advice for Parents & Adoptive Families
Pastor Mike and Will process the emotional impact of the Charlie Kirk shooting. Then they study Luke 18's rich young ruler passage on wealth and heavenly treasure. After that, they expose the urgent global rollout of mandatory digital ID systems in the UK, Kenya, India, Australia and China's social credit score.
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Video Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction & Charlie Kirk Shooting Reaction
27:46 - Bible Study: The Rich Young Ruler (Luke 18:18-30)
59:03 - Digital ID: The End of World Missions
1:18:15 - China's Social Credit Score System Explained
1:54:00 - RFK Jr. on Resisting Totalitarianism & What We Can Do
Zee shares his incredible testimony: growing up in poverty in rural Kentucky, being adopted at 13, climbing the corporate ladder at Home Depot, and surviving multiple heart attacks that left him with just 5-25% heart function. The guys discuss the unprecedented gospel impact of Charlie Kirk's memorial service, how God used Zee's near-death experience to transform his priorities, and the intervention that saved his marriage.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
3:48 - Luke 18:18 - The Rich Young Ruler
33:04 - Charlie Kirk Memorial and Gospel Impact
48:03 - Z's Early Life
1:14:30 - Heart Attack and Near Death Experience
1:36:04 - Marriage Crisis and Intervention
Elizabeth Harvey, Director of A Brighter Day Learning Center (Harvest's Daycare) and wife of campus pastor Michael Harvey, shares her journey from Catholic upbringing to Christian faith, marriage lessons learned through controlling vs. influencing her husband, and the family's transition through various ministry roles to finding their home at Harvest Church.
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Video Chapters:
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2:30 - Elizabeth's Background and Family
28:00 - High School Years and Dating
52:00 - Marriage Lessons and the Honey-do list
1:25:00 - Michael's Ministry Journey and Church Struggles
Mike and Isaac address the shocking death of conservative Christian activist Charlie Kirk, exploring his impact on young people and the church. The episode features clips of Charlie's Christian witness, and various public reactions to his death - from celebration to calls for revival. They also delve into biblical perspectives on justice, capital punishment, and the proper Christian response to tragedy.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction & Charlie Kirk's Death
11:46 - Martyrdom vs. Idolatry Debate
32:00 - College Education vs. Trade Work Discussion
51:00 - Biblical Justice: Capital Punishment and Mercy
1:15:00 - Revival Response and Positive Reactions
Mike and Will examine Mormonism, critiquing it's origin story and highlighting theological differences from Christianity. They argue Mormonism follows the same pattern as Islam - claiming new revelations while co-opting Jesus's authority. They extend this warning to modern movements like the New Apostolic Reformation, concluding with a Bible study on Luke 17 about false Christs and Jesus's second coming.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
4:30 - Mormon Origins
21:30 - Mormonism vs Christianity and Islam
51:30 - Warning Against New Apostolic Reformation
56:3 - Bible Study - Luke 17
1:22:30 - Dog stories
In this week's episode, Will and Isaac interview a special guest to share life experience and some fun childhood memories.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:45 - Early Life
8:13 - Uncomfortable Experiences
20:33 - Life Back in the US
25:42 - Faith and Relationships
In this week's episode, Mike and Will welcome Christina Brooks, the new Director of Women's Ministry, who has a very exciting announcement about a future podcast!! She goes on to share her husband Aaron's journey from introvert to active evangelist leading prison Bible studies and Pride event outreach. Christina opens up about her personal struggles with anxiety, depression, and addiction while serving in church leadership, detailing her path to three years of sobriety through pastoral discipline and marriage restoration. The discussion covers biblical gender roles and practical marriage advice before diving into a Bible study of Luke 17's ten lepers, examining the difference between seeking God's blessings versus seeking relationship with God himself.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
7:09 - SOW Evangelism Team
16:22 - Christina's background story
32:25 - Biblical marriage roles discussion
47:20 - Anxiety & Addiction testimony
1:15:23 - CS Lewis "Great Divorce" discussion
1:25:01 - Bible study: Ten lepers (Luke 17)
In this week's episode, Will takes the hosting reins while Mike is away, sharing a major life update about their family. The conversation then dives into Luke 17:5-6, where the apostles ask Jesus to "increase our faith" and he responds with the famous mustard seed teaching. Will and the team wrestle with what Jesus actually means - is he saying they don't have enough faith, or that they already have enough to do incredible things? This leads to harder questions about unanswered prayer: why don't our earnest requests for healing always work, and what does James mean when he says we "ask with wrong motives"? The second half celebrates CS Lewis, with Will giving a guided tour through the apologetic giant's greatest works, highlighting Lewis's gift for making deep theology accessible. The discussion focuses especially on The Weight of Glory, exploring Lewis's famous "mud pies and holidays at the sea" analogy. Throughout runs Lewis's central insight: we're not just individuals or mere collective units, but unique puzzle pieces designed by God to fit perfectly into the eternal body of Christ.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:25 - Personal Update from Will
15:46 - Bible Study: Luke 17:5-6
52:10 - CS Lewis Introduction and Book Overview
1:42:48 - Reading Recommendations and Practical Advice
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C.S. Lewis Book Collection - https://a.co/d/5zzF3jFThe
Chronicles of Narnia Collection - https://a.co/d/fD7aJtM
In this episode, Mike and Will embark on a therapeutic "Seinfeld episode about nothing" during a particularly stressful week, diving deep into CS Lewis's essay "The Inner Circle" and its relevance to high school popularity dynamics and adult ambition. They explore the theological implications of AI writing sermons, debate whether pastors should use it for ministry, and examine how AI's massive energy requirements might actually save America from inefficient "clean energy" policies by forcing a return to nuclear power. They conclude with pastoral wisdom on aging, humility, and using God-given gifts without pride.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
5:42 - Cultural Commentary
20:16 - Popular People & Topics on X/Twitter
28:45 - AI Discussion
1:09:15 - Energy & Environment Deep Dive
1:28:00 - Pastoral Wisdom on Aging & Humility
In this week's episode, Mike and Will tackle two foundational questions: what happens when nations abandon their Christian roots, and what does the Bible really say about marriage and divorce? The conversation centers on Danny Krueger's powerful parliamentary speech, which argues that England's attempt at religious neutrality has failed - creating a vacuum now filled by Islam and a dangerous "hybrid religion" combining paganism, modernism, and Christian heresies. Krueger's central thesis is stark: "the strong gods are back," and nations must choose between returning to their Christian foundations or watching Western civilization crumble. The discussion then shifts to marriage and divorce, working through Jesus's seemingly contradictory statements in the Gospels and Paul's practical instructions to early churches. They wrestle with difficult pastoral questions: when is divorce permissible, can the divorced remarry, and what about the messy realities pastors face with blended families and second marriages? Throughout both topics runs a common thread - the sacred nature of covenants, whether between spouses or between a people and their God, and the consequences of breaking them.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
12:28 - Danny Krueger Speech
1:17:09 - Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage from Luke 16:18
In this week's episode, Mike and Will tackle Luke 16:14-18, where Jesus confronts money-loving Pharisees who scoff at his teaching. They dive deep into the striking verse: "What is highly esteemed among men is detestable in the sight of God," exploring how people in power often think rules don't apply to them, while God's ability to see hearts levels the playing field. Drawing from C.S. Lewis and Dostoevsky, they discuss how fallen humanity consistently values the wrong things - from artificial beauty to worldly success. The conversation shifts to cultural commentary, featuring a Babylon Bee video about uncomfortable parallels between modern progressivism and historical fascism, followed by tributes to recently deceased Ozzy Osbourne and John MacArthur. ----------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to Harvest PA Podcasts so you never miss another episode -https://bit.ly/HarvestPodcastSubWant your question featured on a future episode? Leave a comment or submit it here -https://bit.ly/PUTMQuestions----------------------------------------------------------Video Chapters:0:00 - Intro2:29 - Bible Study - Luke 16 43:22 - Babylon Bee Video Segment49:56 - Ozzy Osbourne Tribute1:02:09 - John MacArthur Remembrance
In this week's episode, Mike and Isaac dive deep into one of Jesus's most perplexing parables - the dishonest manager in Luke 16 - unpacking why Christ would praise someone for acting shrewdly with another's wealth. The conversation reveals how "unrighteous wealth" doesn't mean sinful money, but rather the temporary, worldly resources that will one day fail, contrasting them with the "true riches" of heaven. Moving beyond the parable, they tackle practical applications: how money spent on ministry, evangelism, and caring for others creates "friends" who will welcome us into eternal dwellings. The discussion then shifts to church health and longevity, with Mike sharing insights from his doctoral work on church revitalization. They explore why churches die when they prioritize tradition over mission, and how reasonableness and risk-taking are essential for reaching new generations. The episode concludes with Mike's conversion story and a lighthearted current events quiz, demonstrating his commitment to staying culturally engaged while remaining biblically grounded.
Book: Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
17:44 - Bible Study
1:00:32 - Marriage as stewardship and eternal investment
1:08:05 - Mike's Personal Story
1:15:25 - "How to keep Harvest Church relevant?"