Have you ever met that Christian that acts like all Christian's are perfect, pleasant, and good for you? Church hurt often begins this way. Leaders trusting leaders and never giving you a voice? We need to be honest about the human factor of humanity. Christian's still sin and still need Jesus just as much as the day they got saved! What about the differing versions of Christianity? What does it mean to be "born again"? Let's get into! Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.com

James is back after a month off after Dave Wirgau's passing. Processing pain and sadness of this magnitude always brings new clarity. Join James as he discusses depression, aging, loneliness, lack of purpose, and not giving up!Show notes: Don't Lose Heart - by Steven Curtis ChapmanPlease follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.com

Join me as I discuss the new format of the show! For just a few minutes I'll touch on a few fun topics each week before the main topic. Today we got into the staying nature of One Hit Wonders vs this quick fix culture, how The Food Babe, Vani Hari, is saying things all parent's should be paying attention to, and even some of my PTSD adventure after the death of a mentor. CAIN: Album: Jesus Music:https://music.apple.com/us/album/jesus-music/1699257485For my main reference to The Food Babe, check out this excellent episode!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spillover-with-alex-clark/id1507839530?i=1000646476899Modern Market Eatery:https://modernmarket.com/For the most amazing short series you've ever seen, with Dave Wirgau, created by my friend Andrew Ledwith, watch this!https://www.navigators.org/resource/harvest-film-series/Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.com

Ever wondered why Catholics go to confession, worship Mary, or believe in "last rites"? Once the Veil was torn, access was granted! Or was it? Do Catholics try to fit a square peg in a round hole, or do they know something we don't? Ever wanted to hear a Biblical argument for or against this? Join James as he takes a bold dive into the major dividers of Catholicism and Protestantism. If we're suppose to live a Jesus+ life, then let's be sure He's not enough!This is James' first official video. So we're aware it's a bit rough. Thanks for watching while we grow in different mediums and platforms. Verses:Matt 12:46-50 (not my mother)Matt 16:19 (bind and loose)Matt 18:18-20 (in His name)Matt 27:51 (The Veil!)Luke 1:28 (favored one)Luke 1:46-47 (Mary needs a Savior)Luke 15:7 (99 for 1)Luke 24:46-48 (repentance)John 20:23 (withholding)Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.com

Join me and my boy, Dash, as we tackle some devotional questions together. What better way to get into the mind of a child and their walk with God, than to ask them questions! Katy Boatman wrote these kids devo's and they're fantastic! We have never met, and she did not sponsor this show. Perhaps she'll come on the show after we get into some of these awesome questions she came up with! Thanks Katy!Purchase your copy and follow along with Dash: https://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Trust-Devotions-Devotional/dp/1087787491/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pKyvPcABIUNhoXii6MtNixTT8ta2ilGZZLebG2Fv6w_d14AtCIdPhCmM0jnh3zHkCyeh26ddvU3cAJhU6TfHP09a-1sl-tl_BgrPpbWeeNY.aW0S4iIw42oySE55JFQ2KjhvL0dfuEZgBwa0PFwVB-Q&dib_tag=se&hvadid=673814576315&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9023900&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8779381876985609146&hvtargid=kwd-2200761391643&hydadcr=15526_13517424&keywords=you+can+trust+katy+boatman&qid=1710701251&sr=8-1Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.com

My greatest teacher, Nav Director, and landlord of 8 years passed away unexpectedly last week. Dave Wirgau is a giant of the faith and of mine personally. His passion for community and one-on-one discipleship became the blueprint for my theology. Please join me as I share my story with Dave. Hopefully more to come. I promised the Harvest series in the shownotes. So here it is! Enjoy and share!https://www.navigators.org/resource/harvest-film-series/https://youtu.be/LBkmZ8JXp10?si=Zidm6S-5ElhDunQYPlease follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.com

This was a fun one. I barely scratched the surface on the power of Scripture, how it's living, and how to read it in context. I cover the meaning of water, how to misinterpret, what to watch out for, translations, and more. I hope you like it!Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.com

Yes, I love Transformers! Don't you love that phrase, "more than meets the eye?" Sounds like "don't judge a book by it's cover" doesn't it? But I'm not referring to judging. I'm referring to the hidden. This episode is all about how obvious truth and facts seem foreign to others. Could it be something supernatural is afoot? Ephesians 6 would have us believe, yes!Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.com

I am so excited to share this topic with you! The Veil is such a crucial part of our faith, and yet it is so rarely discussed in it's entirety. The symbolism of this one moment means so much to our status as believers. Join me as I dig into scripture and discuss the great implications of the moment the sky went black!Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.com

This episode was super fun. I love diving into Scripture and sharing what the Lord says. I took some of my Pastor's sermon series, some of my own views, and had a lot of fun discovering more ways our physical body is "of some value" and related to our spiritual body with, which has value "in all things". Let's get into it!Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.com

Join me as I break down some major headlines over the past few months (and years) on woke companies, Allistair Begg approving attending a trans wedding, him getting cancelled, and much more. (I promise I'm not just repeating old news. That would bore me too.)This show is more research based, but I do share my personal Biblical take on how to respond to some of these insane things we've been dealing with in every day life. How do we "shop with our dollar" when it seems everyone 'affordable' has gone woke? I also take an honest look at the market and, from one small business owners perspective, explain why I don't think this trend will last much longer... if we can do just a little on our end. Join me!Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.com

That's right! I quoted Fun with Dick & Jane. One of the greatest movies of all time! Would you join me as I dive into a bit of self-care vs pity? How can we take risks of boldness and see what sticks? Is there a lot of risk to trying something? Let's get into it, and all the rabbit trails you know I'll go on!Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.com

Join James as he talks about the process of pulling his kids from private school. It wasn't an easy decision, but of the many factors, one rose above the rest... and it wasn't a "Christian" education.Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.com

My kids school asked me to speak at Chapel, so I decided to do a little sermon prep on the show. I hope you enjoy it!Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.com

PornHub was recently in an article being linked to sex trafficking and the punishment was minimal. In a digital day where not only is abnormal sexuality being normalized, but purity seems to be a thing of the past. Do we even discuss living together before marriage, or if guys confess their porn habits? Have many men even ever been explained the implications of our sexual selves in a spiritual sense? Or had an accountability partner to set-up safe-guards? Join James as he reminds us of some old disciplines, discusses how they morph with age, and even brings in some old icons who may have steered us wrong. As always, James takes off on a few rabit trails with some stories that don't disappoint. We hope you enjoy, and please email the show if you have a topic idea. Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.com

James addresses the recently reported incident involving US Navy Vet Michael Cassidy "toppling" a satanic "holiday" display at a State Capital. Should we stand up for our beliefs? When? When asked to do things we don't agree with? When is religion free and when is it unconstitutional? Is saying yes to wear the button ruining a good witness or an excuse to side-step boldness? In these days we can't assume being known as a Christian is enough. Too many so-called "Christians" and "Churches" encourage sinful lifestyles and loose interpretations of Scripture. You can no longer say it's a way to witness if the message is non-verbally "you're fine without Jesus". Join me as I get into all this, Starbucks, Target, family stuff and more.  Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.com

We all know the Bible commands us to love our neighbor. And we all know we suck at it! It's hard to know when to sacrifice time to get to know the block, or maybe one day share the Gospel. And what about when you dislike a neighbor or have an argument over silly property issues? How can we protect our family from outside arrows, whether from family, friends, or right next door? How do we exemplify for our kids what treating others as Christ would look like, when we flat out don't have the energy to give that conflict anymore airtime? Well, who is it and what is it about? How big of a threat to your family are they? Join James as he dives into this mucky issue of getting along with the acquaintances... and loved ones... in our every day lives. Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.com

This episode was fun to make. Join me as I ramble on about why community was so easy in college, why it's so hard now, and what to do about it! If God says 'it's not good for man to be alone', and this wasn't only referring to a spouse, then surely there must be a way ....post-kids! Let's take an honest look at what we view community is, what it is not, and why so many of us don't really give a damn about doing anything about it. Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.com

Are you a family man? Did you used to be the life of the party? Even after I came to Jesus I would throw dry parties in College with my other Nav friends. They were epic! Now I'm over 40 and I don't even want to try. Can you relate? Join me as I dive into the reasons we change, the difficulties of brotherhood later in life, and even a touch on discipleship. This is largely a confession of my own personal journey, in hopes it finds some of you in similar places. You're not a lone!Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.com

Spanking is widely debated these days. We as Christians understand not to "spare the rod", if needed. And not every child needs to be spanked. This isn't a discussion on right vs wrong.  How do we discipline in an effective way that they learn and still feel loved? Join me as I confess a recent story where I chose to spank my son. Being a father is hard, and sometimes we need to be the heavy hand. Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.com