Podcasts by Footnotable

How To Waste Time & Have Regrets from 2021-09-28T18:31:43

No one wants to live with regrets. According to Lifehacker contributor, Kristin Wong, there are three sure-fire ways to live with regrets in your latter years.

In this week's episode, Ore...

Gamers, Roblox, & Twitter Jail from 2021-09-20T21:35:02

There's always a lot happening online. On this week's episode of Listen

Serving After The Storm from 2021-09-13T21:26:34

Our desire to help following a Hurricane like Ida is natural. However, it isn't always clear which ways to serve are most helpful. Today, we're discussing short-term and long-term opportunities ...

Hurricane Ida Update from 2021-09-07T19:31:51

What do we do when a storm like Ida brings devastation to our lives? How does it impact us in the short and long-term and what are the implications on our faith?

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Worldview At The Movies from 2021-08-24T15:26:54

Ever watched a movie and wondered what worldview was being presented? Probably not. However, learning to recognize worldviews in the media we enjoy is helpful to our spiritual development. In th...

What Is A Biblical Worldview? from 2021-08-17T18:43:45

Is there such a thing as a biblical worldview? If so, how does the Bible shape our view of the world around us? What makes a biblical worldview distinct from all other worldviews? In this episod...

Worldviews Then & Now from 2021-08-10T20:47:26

We are all shaped by our worldview. However, worldviews don't have the staying power that you might think they do. Over the years, worldviews have come and gone. Which worldviews have had the bi...

What Is A Worldview? from 2021-08-03T21:27:13

We all have them whether we know it or not. What exactly is a worldview and why is it important? Oren and Dave kick off their new series in this episode as they seek to bring some clarity to our...

Identity and Sexuality: Now What? from 2021-07-12T18:44:28

It's one thing to educate yourself on the issues surrounding the LGBTQ+ movement. It's another to live our Biblical convictions with that knowledge with people we actually know. Oren and Dave of...

Identity and Sexuality: All Hail King Self from 2021-06-21T21:22:38

How did philosophies from almost 400 years ago help create our modern views on identity and sexuality? These days self is king, but it wasn't always like that. Oren and Dave give a quick (very q...

Identity and Sexuality: Rethinking Self & Culture from 2021-06-14T22:05

How are we to make sense of our culture's current attitudes towards identity and sexuality? How did we get to this point? Oren and Dave begin a new series on identity and sexuality and trace the...

The Kingdom of God and Poverty Alleviation from 2021-06-07T21:58:10

It's one thing to understand poverty alleviation from a biblical perspective. It's another to actually put it into practice. Oren and David discuss practical steps churches can take to do povert...

Poverty Alleviation: Why Good Intentions Aren't Enough from 2021-06-01T21:41:32

We all have good intentions. We all really mean well. However, sometimes our good intentions get in the way of what is best. This is the case when it comes to poverty alleviation. Too often, our...

Poverty Alleviation: Why the Church is Called to Help from 2021-05-25T16:45:59

Should the church be involved in poverty alleviation? How does the Bible help us understand our responsibility and response? Can the church even make a difference? 

Oren and David ta...

What is Poverty? from 2021-05-10T21:32:23

How we think about poverty matters. Most define it in terms of material resources. However, the Bible helps us understand and address the heart of the matter. Turns out, we're all poor. In their...

Gen Z: Slow Grow from 2021-05-04T20:41:57

Studies show that Gen Z grows up slower than previous generations. What are some ways we see evidence of this? Why is this trend towards a delay in adulthood happening? Oren and David discuss th...

The World According to Gen Z from 2021-04-27T14:59:45

Gen Z is like no generation that has come before it. Driven by the rapid technological advances of the past 25 years and shaped by a series of volatile and divisive cultural events, Gen Z is a c...

Gen Z: Who Are They? from 2021-04-19T21:43:18

Have you heard of Generation Z? If not, it's time for you to be introduced. In this first episode of a new series, Oren and Dave say hello to Gen Z and discuss why they are worth knowing. <...

Why the Resurrection Matters from 2021-04-12T21:27:53

Is the resurrection nothing more than religious fantasy or does it have implications on our lives today? Oren and Dave discuss several reasons why the resurrection of Jesus matters in the lives ...

Why the Atonement Matters from 2021-04-06T14:26:44

Did Jesus accomplish anything on the cross? Was his death just a good example or was it something more? Why did he die in the first place?   The atonement of Jesus has life or death im...

Discipleship: How Do We Do It? (Part 2) from 2021-03-29T21:47:36

Once we come to faith in Christ, how are we to grow in faith and maturity? What role do fellow believers have in the discipleship of other Christians? Oren and Dave continue their conversation f...

Discipleship: How Do We Do It? (Part 1) from 2021-03-23T22:32:51

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you." - Jesus<...

Discipleship: What Is It Really? from 2021-03-15T21:27:10

Discipleship is a word we hear in church a lot. But what does it really mean? What is a disciple? Am I really supposed to disciple others? Isn't that the job of the pastor? 

In this ...

Year In Review from 2021-03-08T22:08:05

Has it really been a year? What a year it has been! Oren and Dave reminisce about their first year of Footnotable and breakdown the top 10 episodes from last season. Come take a walk down m...

Sabbath Rest Revisit from 2021-03-03T21:04:48

Back in Season 1 Episode 5, Oren and David discussed the topic of sabbath rest. Nearly a year and a pandemic later, they decided to dust off this early episode and have another go. 

Advent of Christ from 2020-12-22T21:04:46

Keep Christ in Christmas, or so the bumper sticker goes. Not a bad piece of advice, but how exactly do we go about that? What does it mean for the believer in general? What abou...

Advent of Joy from 2020-12-15T22:36:17

How do we experience joy in the midst of such sorrow and grief? Does Christmas help or hurt? How do we comfort and encourage those during this season who are struggling to experience joy? P...

Advent of Anticipation from 2020-12-09T00:07:17

No one likes waiting, especially at Christmas. We all have stories of the ever-increasing anticipation of gifts and gatherings. Anticipation is an important part of the Advent season as we look for...

Advent of Hope from 2020-12-01T22:49:59

The Christmas season is a joyous time for many. However, there are those whose hearts are weighed down with sorrow and grief. Pastors Oren and David begin a new series where they'll discuss how ...

Strange Thanksgiving Traditions from 2020-11-24T15:01:28

You thought your Thanksgiving was strange? Listen to this episode and feel normal. Add a little levity to your Thanksgiving Day prep and let Pastors Oren and David give you a tour through some of t...

Truly Thankful in 2020 from 2020-11-16T22:04:49

Has 2020 given us anything to be thankful for? How do we have a good Thanksgiving when so much of this year has gone wrong? Pastors Oren and David discuss how to make the most of Thanksgiving th...

Spirit World Follow-Up from 2020-11-09T20:42:34

In a follow-up to the Paranormal Livestream event, Pastors Oren and David answer questions submitted from those wanting insights on topics not covered ...

Halloween & The Spirit World from 2020-10-20T22:03

Candy! Candy! Candy! What kids don't like the concept of Halloween? As Halloween becomes an ever-growing, billion-dollar-a-year industry so grows our nation's fascination with the spirit world. ...

ETCH Live & Family Ministry from 2020-10-15T14:40:10

This week, Pastor David attended the ETCH Family Ministry Conference hosted by Lifeway, and Pastor Oren checked in to see how things were going. They discuss the conference, the experience of at...

The State of Theology (Part 2) from 2020-10-06T17:12:34

How has belief among the average church attendee changed in recent years? The results of the recent State of Theology survey shows that the theologi...

The State of Theology (Part 1) from 2020-09-30T14:51:04

What do Americans believe about God, Jesus, the Bible, sin, and salvation? How has it changed over the years? Does it really matter? What about within the church? Oren and David begin a two-part...

Digital Etiquette (or How Not to be a Jerk Online) from 2020-09-23T16:58:07

Discussions online can turn ugly real fast. People embrace the anonymity and disconnected nature of social media and feel free to let people have it. It can be incredibly toxic. Sadly, many who ...

Dealing With Digital (Part 3 of Navigating The Digital Age) from 2020-09-16T18:47:33

Our digital reality can seem so overwhelming! Are we hopeless to make any sense of it? Is there anything we can do to gain control for the sake of our families? Actually, there is. In today's ep...

All The News That Isn't (Part 2 of Navigating the Digital Age) from 2020-09-09T14:58:07

How has news changed over the past 30 years? Do facts and data still have value or has there been a shift to opinion and emotion? Am I being manipulated without knowing it? Research shows that s...

We Welcome Our Digital Overlords (Part 1 of Navigating the Digital Age) from 2020-09-02T16:07:33

Digital is the biggest shift in communication since the printing press. It's not a fad and it dominates every aspect of our lives. Digital has opened doors for helpful advancements but it is als...

This World vs. The Afterlife (Part 10 of the Ten Commandments of Progressive Christianity) from 2020-08-25T20:37:13

Does belief in the afterlife keep Christians from addressing the pain and suffering of this world? Has the church become so heavenly minded that it's of no earthly good? How are we to live our l...

Love > Sex (Part 9 of the Ten Commandments of Progressive Christianity) from 2020-08-18T20:13:49

If caring, kind people are in a loving relationship, why should anyone care about how they express themselves sexually? Who are we to say that what people feel isn’t right, especially if...