Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:58 -0500 https://contempconvos.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Contemporary Conversations yes 6a4f6e1e-c4dd-58b4-98b3-3cd46015ff7c Joseph & Nick episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Joseph & Nick https://storage.buzzsprout.com/xbykpowaysmmlfux6tylgn0tmwbv?.jpg Discipleship! (Part 2, w/Special Guest) Nick and Joe talk with Pastor Scott Maxon on his views of Discipleship and how he walks it out as a Pastor and as a Christian

]]> Nick and Joe talk with Pastor Scott Maxon on his views of Discipleship and how he walks it out as a Pastor and as a Christian

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-8214139 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0600 2028 Bible, Jesus, Gospel, Disciple, Discipleship, Church, Prayer 40 full false Discipleship! (Part 1) Joe and Nick discuss Discipleship - what is it? What does it look like? Is is Biblical?

]]> Joe and Nick discuss Discipleship - what is it? What does it look like? Is is Biblical?

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-8214136 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 20:00:00 -0600 1903 Bible, Jesus, Gospel, Disciple, Discipleship, Church, Prayer 39 full false Accountability - Necessary? Nick and Joe discuss Accountability - is it real? What does it look like? In light of Evangelical "Stars" who have fallen, how does accountability fit in to all of this?

]]> Nick and Joe discuss Accountability - is it real? What does it look like? In light of Evangelical "Stars" who have fallen, how does accountability fit in to all of this?

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-8155652 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:00:00 -0600 1997 jesus, christian, life, community, bible, accountability 38 full false Church Membership One thing many Christians don't look forward to is, "when are you going to join the church?" Church membership is a very contemporary topic - is it Biblical? Is it beneficial? Join Nick and Joe as they discuss it!

]]> One thing many Christians don't look forward to is, "when are you going to join the church?" Church membership is a very contemporary topic - is it Biblical? Is it beneficial? Join Nick and Joe as they discuss it!

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-8064987 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0700 3057 jesus, christian, life, community, bible, membership, church 37 full false #AllTheFeels Nick and Joe discuss the battle we have daily when it comes to our feelings/emotions and how we should biblically have self-control when it comes to how we live and make decisions as Christians. 

]]> Nick and Joe discuss the battle we have daily when it comes to our feelings/emotions and how we should biblically have self-control when it comes to how we live and make decisions as Christians. 

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-8064979 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:00:00 -0700 2788 jesus, christian, life, community, bible, identity, politics, feelings, emotions 36 full false A Rona Love Story (w/Special Guest Rev Victor Stanley!) Joe and Nick welcome special guest Pastor Victor Stanley from Calvary Baptist Church in Woodbridge, VA. They discuss how CBC navigated the murky waters of this virus and loved their flock and their neighbors, how they opened back up, why they opened back up, and where they go from here.

Check out CBC: http://cbc-woodbridge.org/

]]> Joe and Nick welcome special guest Pastor Victor Stanley from Calvary Baptist Church in Woodbridge, VA. They discuss how CBC navigated the murky waters of this virus and loved their flock and their neighbors, how they opened back up, why they opened back up, and where they go from here.

Check out CBC: http://cbc-woodbridge.org/

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-7713841 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0700 2028 Jesus, Christian, life, community, bible, identity, politics, COVID, Rona, Church 35 full false The Rona Strikes Back! Joe and Nick discuss the current Rona issues in 2021, and what it was like for Joe to suffer through it. What does it mean for the churches?  What does it look like to "love your neighbor"?

]]> Joe and Nick discuss the current Rona issues in 2021, and what it was like for Joe to suffer through it. What does it mean for the churches?  What does it look like to "love your neighbor"?

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-7713820 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0700 2472 Jesus, Christian, life, community, bible, sickness, prayer, COVID, Rona, Church 34 full false We're Back... Again? (A Recap as we're late to the table!) Joe and Nick return after a longer than expected hiatus due to the Rona virus. They discuss a recap of events that have happened since their last full episode in November!

]]> Joe and Nick return after a longer than expected hiatus due to the Rona virus. They discuss a recap of events that have happened since their last full episode in November!

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-7713802 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0700 1623 Holy Spirit, Anger, Calm, Peace, Bible, 2021, Recap, Rona, COVID 33 full false Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021! Joe takes a moment to say goodbye to 2020, and prepare for 2021. A small recap of the year, and Joe and Nick look forward to bringing you more content in '21!

]]> Joe takes a moment to say goodbye to 2020, and prepare for 2021. A small recap of the year, and Joe and Nick look forward to bringing you more content in '21!

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-7092208 Fri, 01 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0700 901 Holy Spirit, Anger, Calm, Peace, Bible, New Year, 2020, 2021 32 full false Happy Thanksgiving! Nick and Joe talk about Thanksgiving, and how Christians can use the day as a way to intentionally walk with the Lord, and how even during the Rona, they can be a blessing to people who are alone during these very challenging times.

]]> Nick and Joe talk about Thanksgiving, and how Christians can use the day as a way to intentionally walk with the Lord, and how even during the Rona, they can be a blessing to people who are alone during these very challenging times.

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-6302503 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0700 2299 jesus, christian, life, community, bible, thanksgiving 31 full false Rona Strikes Back! Nick and Joe discuss the continuing ramifications of the COVID-19 virus on the Church and the people that make up the Church. What does the future look like? 

]]> Nick and Joe discuss the continuing ramifications of the COVID-19 virus on the Church and the people that make up the Church. What does the future look like? 

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-6302488 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0700 1813 jesus, christian, life, community, bible, sickness, prayer 30 full false Election Day... The Aftermath? Nick and Joe discuss the "Aftermath" of the 2020 Presidential Election - who won? who lost? And what now? They promise, it's the last pod on politics!

]]> Nick and Joe discuss the "Aftermath" of the 2020 Presidential Election - who won? who lost? And what now? They promise, it's the last pod on politics!

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-6302473 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0700 1885 jesus, christian, life, community, bible, identity, politics 29 full false Happy (or Sad) Election Day! Nick and Joe discuss Election 2020! And whether you're happy or sad, or somewhere in the middle - how should a Christian truly feel about it?

]]> Nick and Joe discuss Election 2020! And whether you're happy or sad, or somewhere in the middle - how should a Christian truly feel about it?

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-6076642 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0700 2233 jesus, christian, life, community, bible, identity, politics 28 full false The Christian and Halloween? Nick and Joe tackle the Spooktacular American Holiday of Halloween - and what does it mean for the Christian?

]]> Nick and Joe tackle the Spooktacular American Holiday of Halloween - and what does it mean for the Christian?

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-6076615 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -0600 2216 jesus, christian, life, community, bible, identity, halloween, holidays 27 full false Christian Entertainment - Cheesy or nah? w//Special Musical Guest FAME MONTANA! (Broadcasted Live on 10/19/20) Nick and Joe welcome musical artist Fame Montana to talk about "Christian" Entertainment!

]]> Nick and Joe welcome musical artist Fame Montana to talk about "Christian" Entertainment!

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-6076780 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -0600 6890 jesus, christian, life, community, bible, music, movies, art, entertainment 26 full false COVID and Mental Health, part 4 Nick and Joe continue their talk on the subject of mental health during the Rona, as it is now 7-8 months since the start, and things can seem bleak even to the strongest person. They talk on the realities Christians of all maturity levels can face when it comes to depression and anxiety, and how they should carry each other during these times.

]]> Nick and Joe continue their talk on the subject of mental health during the Rona, as it is now 7-8 months since the start, and things can seem bleak even to the strongest person. They talk on the realities Christians of all maturity levels can face when it comes to depression and anxiety, and how they should carry each other during these times.

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-5761753 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -0600 1650 jesus, christian, life, community, bible, sickness, prayer 25 full false COVID and Mental Health, part 3 Nick and Joe talk on the subject of mental health during the Rona, as it is now 7-8 months since the start, and things can seem bleak even to the strongest person. They talk on the realities Christians of all maturity levels can face when it comes to depression and anxiety, and how they should carry each other during these times.

]]> Nick and Joe talk on the subject of mental health during the Rona, as it is now 7-8 months since the start, and things can seem bleak even to the strongest person. They talk on the realities Christians of all maturity levels can face when it comes to depression and anxiety, and how they should carry each other during these times.

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-5761726 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -0600 1916 jesus, christian, life, community, bible, sickness, prayer 24 full false Little Late... Let's Discuss that Debate! After a hiatus, we are back! Nick and Joe discuss the debacle that was the first Presidential Debate, and further conversation about identity as Christians when dealing with politics in an election year.

]]> After a hiatus, we are back! Nick and Joe discuss the debacle that was the first Presidential Debate, and further conversation about identity as Christians when dealing with politics in an election year.

]]> Buzzsprout-5761564 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -0600 2101 jesus, christian, life, community, bible, identity, politics 23 full false Christians and Marriage Troubles Joe and Nick discuss the sad reality of Christians who get divorced, and the strain some marriages receive whilst battling the COVID lock-downs. 

]]> Joe and Nick discuss the sad reality of Christians who get divorced, and the strain some marriages receive whilst battling the COVID lock-downs. 

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-5237317 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:00:00 -0600 2489 jesus, christian, life, community, bible, identity, politics, covid, marriage, divorce 22 full false Complementarianism and Egalitarianism (w/Special Guest!) Nick and Joe discuss the differences between two hot topics within the Church - Complementarianism and Egalitarianism - basically are men and women equal in their Church roles, or are they different?  Why?  Special Guest - Joe's Wife!

]]> Nick and Joe discuss the differences between two hot topics within the Church - Complementarianism and Egalitarianism - basically are men and women equal in their Church roles, or are they different?  Why?  Special Guest - Joe's Wife!

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-4712411 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 01:00:00 -0600 2923 jesus, christian, life, community, welcome, bible, identity, Complementarianism, Egalitarianism 21 full false Christian and Experientialism Nick and Joe discuss the problem with the theology and doctrines of Experientialism, which can be more hurtful than you think... Are your experiences framed within the Gospel, or framed by your culture so that it takes over the Gospel?

]]> Nick and Joe discuss the problem with the theology and doctrines of Experientialism, which can be more hurtful than you think... Are your experiences framed within the Gospel, or framed by your culture so that it takes over the Gospel?

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-4712396 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 01:00:00 -0600 2095 jesus, christian, life, community, welcome, bible, identity 20 full false Christian and BLM Nick and Joe talk about the hot topic that has been during these COVID-times, and that is BLM the movement and BLM the organization.

]]> Nick and Joe talk about the hot topic that has been during these COVID-times, and that is BLM the movement and BLM the organization.

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-4712372 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 01:00:00 -0600 2552 jesus, christian, life, community, bible, identity, politics, covid, blm 19 full false Worship Wars, Part 2 Nick and Joe continue their sit down with local Colorado Springs Pastor, James Medina, and discuss the issue of personal musical preference versus Biblical teaching on musical worship... good times!

]]> Nick and Joe continue their sit down with local Colorado Springs Pastor, James Medina, and discuss the issue of personal musical preference versus Biblical teaching on musical worship... good times!

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-4290917 Tue, 14 Jul 2020 01:00:00 -0600 2020 jesus, christian, life, community, welcome, bible, music, worship 18 full false Worship Wars, Part 1 Nick and Joe sit down with local Colorado Springs Pastor, James Medina, and discuss the issue of personal musical preference versus Biblical teaching on musical worship... good times!

]]> Nick and Joe sit down with local Colorado Springs Pastor, James Medina, and discuss the issue of personal musical preference versus Biblical teaching on musical worship... good times!

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-4290908 Tue, 07 Jul 2020 01:00:00 -0600 2007 jesus, christian, life, community, welcome, bible, music, worship 17 full false Church Pain with Pastor James, Part 2 Nick and Joe continue their sit down with local Colorado Springs Pastor, James Medina, who talks about going through a painful time during a transition at his Church.

]]> Nick and Joe continue their sit down with local Colorado Springs Pastor, James Medina, who talks about going through a painful time during a transition at his Church.

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-4290869 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 01:00:00 -0600 1942 jesus, christian, life, community, welcome, bible, pain 16 full false Church Pain with Pastor James, Part 1 Nick and Joe sit down with local Colorado Springs Pastor, James Medina, who talks about going through a painful time during a transition at his Church.

]]> Nick and Joe sit down with local Colorado Springs Pastor, James Medina, who talks about going through a painful time during a transition at his Church.

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-4290848 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0600 2025 jesus, christian, life, community, welcome, bible, pain 15 full false COVID and Faith Healers, part 2 Nick and Joe continue their conversation on faith healers during this COVID pandemic and how the Church should respond to heresy of these likes

]]> Nick and Joe continue their conversation on faith healers during this COVID pandemic and how the Church should respond to heresy of these likes

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-3835358 Tue, 19 May 2020 18:00:00 -0600 1897 jesus, christian, life, community, bible, sickness, prayer 14 full false COVID and Faith Healers, part 1 Nick and Joe tackle the subject of Faith Healers/Name-it-Claim-it types that like to spread their false Gospel during times of distress.

]]> Nick and Joe tackle the subject of Faith Healers/Name-it-Claim-it types that like to spread their false Gospel during times of distress.

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-3728666 Tue, 12 May 2020 11:00:00 -0600 1934 jesus, christian, life, community, bible, sickness, prayer 13 full false COVID and Mental Health, part 2 Joe and Nick continue their discussion on the mental health issues that can arise from this current pandemic.

]]> Joe and Nick continue their discussion on the mental health issues that can arise from this current pandemic.

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-3514066 Tue, 05 May 2020 01:00:00 -0600 2474 jesus, christian, life, community, bible, sickness, prayer 12 full false COVID and Mental Health, part 1 Joe and Nick discuss the realities of "Stay-at-home" orders across the nation, and their impacts on congregants in your church.

]]> Joe and Nick discuss the realities of "Stay-at-home" orders across the nation, and their impacts on congregants in your church.

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-3514039 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -0600 2275 jesus, christian, life, community, bible, sickness, prayer 11 full false We're Back! (Special Episode streamed Live) Joe and Nick are back after being socially distanced, and then now back together 6 feet apart!

]]> Joe and Nick are back after being socially distanced, and then now back together 6 feet apart!

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-3505996 Sat, 25 Apr 2020 23:00:00 -0600 3010 jesus, christian, life, community, bible, identity, politics, covid 10 full false Living in the COVID World, Part 2 Joe and Nick continue their discussion of how to live out the mission and commandment of Jesus to preach the Gospel and Disciple people in these difficult days.

]]> Joe and Nick continue their discussion of how to live out the mission and commandment of Jesus to preach the Gospel and Disciple people in these difficult days.

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-3138649 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -0600 1800 jesus, christian, life, community, bible, sickness, prayer 9 full false Special Live Episode with CO Baptist Director! Nick and Joe get together with Executive Director Nathan Lorick of the Colorado Baptist General Convention and talk about Corona, Church, and everything in-between!

]]> Nick and Joe get together with Executive Director Nathan Lorick of the Colorado Baptist General Convention and talk about Corona, Church, and everything in-between!

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-3206905 Wed, 01 Apr 2020 18:00:00 -0600 4250 jesus, christian, life, community, bible, sickness, prayer 8 full false Living in the COVID World, Part 1 Nick and Joe discuss what churches can do to reach their flock during these times of great change and difficulty. 

]]> Nick and Joe discuss what churches can do to reach their flock during these times of great change and difficulty. 

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-3138628 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0600 1642 jesus, christian, life, community, bible, sickness, prayer 7 full false Christians and Politics, Part 2 (w/special guest!) Nick and Joe continue their conversation with Pastor Scott about Christians and Politics. 

]]> Nick and Joe continue their conversation with Pastor Scott about Christians and Politics. 

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-2898565 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 22:00:00 -0600 1505 jesus, christian, life, community, bible, identity, politics 6 full false Christians and Politics, Part 1 (w/special guest!) Nick and Joe sit down with Pastor Scott, a local pastor in Colorado Springs, on the subject of Politics and Christianity and everything that falls in between!

]]> Nick and Joe sit down with Pastor Scott, a local pastor in Colorado Springs, on the subject of Politics and Christianity and everything that falls in between!

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-2898535 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0600 2319 jesus, christian, life, community, bible, identity, politics 4 full false Christian Identity and Politics Welcome to the Contemporary Conversations podcast! Joe and Nick continue their discussion about Identity in Christ, and what does that look like today with the volatile political atmosphere around us that some seem to identify with primarily.

]]> Welcome to the Contemporary Conversations podcast! Joe and Nick continue their discussion about Identity in Christ, and what does that look like today with the volatile political atmosphere around us that some seem to identify with primarily.

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-2813938 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0600 1959 jesus, christian, life, community, welcome, bible, identity, politics 3 full false Christian Identity Welcome to the Contemporary Conversations podcast! Joe and Nick discuss ones identity, specifically, what Christian Identity is. 

]]> Welcome to the Contemporary Conversations podcast! Joe and Nick discuss ones identity, specifically, what Christian Identity is. 

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-2813803 Tue, 03 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0700 1677 jesus, christian, life, community, welcome, bible, identity 2 full false Introductions Welcome to the Contemporary Conversations podcast! Joe and Nick introduce themselves and their heart for this podcast.

]]> Welcome to the Contemporary Conversations podcast! Joe and Nick introduce themselves and their heart for this podcast.

]]> Joseph & Nick Buzzsprout-2813965 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 01:00:00 -0700 1415 jesus, christian, life, community, welcome, hello, bible 1 full false