Back Row Morning Show

Christians have their own language - and even WE don't always know what we're saying. But is this church culture vernacular keeping unbelievers from joining a church? (Episode 85) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker & Megan Oaks Guests: Deidra Coker & Tyler Kelley [1:12] Game Time: Would You Rather [12:19] Hashtag Party: #ChristianeseTranslations [17:15] Back Talk: We talk about some of the "Christianese" phrases that are commonplace to Christians and if they make outsiders feel walled off from us? [22:08] Special Music: "Our God Is Love" by David R. Burleson, from his album "Children of Light". You can find more from David R. Burleson on iTunes, Amazon, and NoiseTrade. [26:53] Back Talk: Matt lists some lesser known "Christianese" phrases from DictionaryOfChristianese.com and see if the rest can guess what they mean. Finally, we discuss how we can make our culture more accessible through the words we say. BUY OUR NEW BOOK! Please Don't Sidehug Me: The Best of Back Row Baptist https://www.amazon.com/Please-Dont-Sidehug-Me-Baptist/dp/1548370320 Would you help support our show for just $5 a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

We discuss the current state of Christian music and whether Christians are only allowed to listen to Christian music. (Episode 84) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker & Megan Oaks Guests: Deidra Coker & Megan Kelley [2:01] Game Time: Name That Jesus Jam [13:52] Back Talk: We discuss how much Christian/Secular music we listened to as teenagers as opposed to right now. We also talk about whether or not Christians should ONLY listen to Christian music or not. [31:13] Special Music: "Silence" by Constant Halo, from his album "On Fire". You can find more from Constant Halo on iTunes. [36:42] Back Talk: We discuss what we think of the current state of Christian Music, then share our favoirte (possibly lesser known) Christian artists right now. BUY OUR NEW BOOK! Please Don't Sidehug Me: The Best of Back Row Baptist https://www.amazon.com/Please-Dont-Sidehug-Me-Baptist/dp/1548370320 Would you help support our show for just $5 a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

We discuss the current state of Christian music and whether Christians are only allowed to listen to Christian music. (Episode 84) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker & Megan Oaks Guests: Deidra Coker & Megan Kelley [2:01] Game Time: Name That Jesus Jam [13:52] Back Talk: We discuss how much Christian/Secular music we listened to as teenagers as opposed to right now. We also talk about whether or not Christians should ONLY listen to Christian music or not. [31:13] Special Music: "Silence" by Constant Halo, from his album "On Fire". You can find more from Constant Halo on iTunes. [36:42] Back Talk: We discuss what we think of the current state of Christian Music, then share our favoirte (possibly lesser known) Christian artists right now. BUY OUR NEW BOOK! Please Don't Sidehug Me: The Best of Back Row Baptist https://www.amazon.com/Please-Dont-Sidehug-Me-Baptist/dp/1548370320 Would you help support our show for just $5 a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

Megan Oaks has returned from her first trip to the Celebrate Recovery Summit, a massive event for CR leaders, with workshops, concerts, testimonies, and lots more. She shares her experiences! (Episode 83) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker & Megan Oaks [1:15] Game Time: Bible Or Not? [8:00] Back Talk: Megan shares with us some of her experiences from the Celebrate Recovery "Summit of Love" at Saddleback Church, what new initiatives CR is focusing on this year, and Rick Warren's message. [19:47] Special Music: "How Beautiful the Blood" by Lionbrave, from his album "Royal Mountain". You can find more from Andy Calvert on iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify. [23:45] Back Talk: We discuss some of the workshops that Megan attend at the Summit, special performances, and what she didn't like about the Summit. She also shared some of her other experiences from the trip. Lastly, she shares her biggest takeaway from the Summit. [57:26] Segment - List: 20 Signs You Might Be in Celebrate Recovery Would you help support our show for just $5 a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

Megan Oaks has returned from her first trip to the Celebrate Recovery Summit, a massive event for CR leaders, with workshops, concerts, testimonies, and lots more. She shares her experiences! (Episode 83) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker & Megan Oaks [1:15] Game Time: Bible Or Not? [8:00] Back Talk: Megan shares with us some of her experiences from the Celebrate Recovery "Summit of Love" at Saddleback Church, what new initiatives CR is focusing on this year, and Rick Warren's message. [19:47] Special Music: "How Beautiful the Blood" by Lionbrave, from his album "Royal Mountain". You can find more from Andy Calvert on iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify. [23:45] Back Talk: We discuss some of the workshops that Megan attend at the Summit, special performances, and what she didn't like about the Summit. She also shared some of her other experiences from the trip. Lastly, she shares her biggest takeaway from the Summit. [57:26] Segment - List: 20 Signs You Might Be in Celebrate Recovery Would you help support our show for just $5 a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

A group of Christians is predicting the Apocalypse is going to begin next Monday. Is this the final episode of our podcast?! (Episode 82) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker & Megan Oaks Guests: Deidra Coker & Cipriano Martinez [1:32] Game Time: What Is Real?! [11:06] Back Talk: We discuss the "Doomsday" predictions from this year, one from May and one scheduled for next Monday, August 21st, as well as all the "End of the World" predictions from our life time. Then, we talk about current "world-threatening" events, both political and environmental, and how we should respond as believers. [35:10] Special Music: "Relentless" by Andy Calvert, from his album "Acclaim". You can find more from Andy Calvert on iTunes, Google Play, and NoiseTrade. [38:52] Back Talk: We discuss the "why" we as Christians are so obsessed with figuring out when the "End Times" will begin and end with what sign would convince each of us that the "End Times" were upon us. Would you help support our show for just $5 a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

A group of Christians is predicting the Apocalypse is going to begin next Monday. Is this the final episode of our podcast?! (Episode 82) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker & Megan Oaks Guests: Deidra Coker & Cipriano Martinez [1:32] Game Time: What Is Real?! [11:06] Back Talk: We discuss the "Doomsday" predictions from this year, one from May and one scheduled for next Monday, August 21st, as well as all the "End of the World" predictions from our life time. Then, we talk about current "world-threatening" events, both political and environmental, and how we should respond as believers. [35:10] Special Music: "Relentless" by Andy Calvert, from his album "Acclaim". You can find more from Andy Calvert on iTunes, Google Play, and NoiseTrade. [38:52] Back Talk: We discuss the "why" we as Christians are so obsessed with figuring out when the "End Times" will begin and end with what sign would convince each of us that the "End Times" were upon us. Would you help support our show for just $5 a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

In possibly the most heated podcast yet, we discuss how Christians in America do things that may be out of line with the Bible. (Episode 81) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker & Megan Oaks Guests: John Birkey & Chris Oaks [1:01] Game Time: Ears 2 Hear [12:39] Back Talk: We talk about putting too much focus on the individual in the church and expecting too much personal comfort from our faith. [39:09] Special Music: "Come Soon Lord Jesus" by Sarah Finegan, from his album "Awake the Dawn". You can find more from Sarah Finegan on NoiseTrade. [45:14] Back Talk: We talk about the "culture of entertainment" in the current state of the church and then debate the importance of Pastor Experience vs Seminary Education. [1:13:54] The Back Row Blackout Explanation *In the most recent episodes of the podcast, we've noticed a recording mistake that has made our show sound a bit tinny and not as clear and crisp as normal. We've found and fixed the issue, but we had already recorded this podcast. We do apologize for the sound quality and hope you are still enjoying our show. Would you help support our show for just $5 a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

In possibly the most heated podcast yet, we discuss how Christians in America do things that may be out of line with the Bible. (Episode 81) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker & Megan Oaks Guests: John Birkey & Chris Oaks [1:01] Game Time: Ears 2 Hear [12:39] Back Talk: We talk about putting too much focus on the individual in the church and expecting too much personal comfort from our faith. [39:09] Special Music: "Come Soon Lord Jesus" by Sarah Finegan, from his album "Awake the Dawn". You can find more from Sarah Finegan on NoiseTrade. [45:14] Back Talk: We talk about the "culture of entertainment" in the current state of the church and then debate the importance of Pastor Experience vs Seminary Education. [1:13:54] The Back Row Blackout Explanation *In the most recent episodes of the podcast, we've noticed a recording mistake that has made our show sound a bit tinny and not as clear and crisp as normal. We've found and fixed the issue, but we had already recorded this podcast. We do apologize for the sound quality and hope you are still enjoying our show. Would you help support our show for just $5 a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

No matter where you attend church, there is always a level of seriousness that accompanies being there. This is CHURCH, after all. You have to take it seriously. Which makes these stories all the more painfully awkward and hilarious! (Episode 80) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker & Megan Oaks Guests: John & Hillary Birkey [1:08] Game Time: Would You Rather? [11:50] Segment - Hashtag Party: We share your best #AwkwardChurch Tweets from one of our classic hashtags. [21:32] Special Music: "Children of Light" by David R. Burleson, from his album "Children of Light". You can find more from David R. Burleson on iTunes, Amazon, & NoiseTrade. [25:32] Back Talk: We share our own awkward church stories! *In the most recent episodes of the podcast, we've noticed a recording mistake that has made our show sound a bit tinny and not as clear and crisp as normal. We've found and fixed the issue, but we had already recorded the next two podcasts. We do apologize for the sound quality and hope you are still enjoying our show. Would you help support our show for just $5 a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

No matter where you attend church, there is always a level of seriousness that accompanies being there. This is CHURCH, after all. You have to take it seriously. Which makes these stories all the more painfully awkward and hilarious! (Episode 80) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker & Megan Oaks Guests: John & Hillary Birkey [1:08] Game Time: Would You Rather? [11:50] Segment - Hashtag Party: We share your best #AwkwardChurch Tweets from one of our classic hashtags. [21:32] Special Music: "Children of Light" by David R. Burleson, from his album "Children of Light". You can find more from David R. Burleson on iTunes, Amazon, & NoiseTrade. [25:32] Back Talk: We share our own awkward church stories! *In the most recent episodes of the podcast, we've noticed a recording mistake that has made our show sound a bit tinny and not as clear and crisp as normal. We've found and fixed the issue, but we had already recorded the next two podcasts. We do apologize for the sound quality and hope you are still enjoying our show. Would you help support our show for just $5 a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

Vacation Bible School time is here again and today we're taking a tongue-in-cheek look at all the complaints kids and adults have about this week-long adventure. (Episode 79) IN THIS PODCAST Host: Matt Coker & Megan Oaks Guests: Deidra Coker & Megan Kelley [1:09] Game Time: What is Real?! [6:10] Segment - Back Row Brody: Brody's VBS War Diary [8:55] Back Talk: We share some of our VBS complaints from when we were kids as well as complaints we have as adult volunteers. [18:54] Special Music: "No Other Fountain" by Doxa Theo, from their album "Future Glory." You can find more from Doxa Theo on iTunes and Spotify. [22:30] Back Talk: We take some of YOUR complaints from a previous hashtag party and riff on them. [58:41] BONUS Segment - Back Row Brody: Brody's Original "Everything Wrong with VBS" Rant Would you help support our show for just $5 a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

How important is it to make amends in our broken relationships? Do you find it easy to offer forgiveness? How about receiving it? Can you forgive yourself for things from your past? We're talking about all things amends and forgiveness today. (Episode 78) IN THIS PODCAST Host: Megan Oaks Guests: Chris Oaks & Megan Kelley [1:01] Game Time: Bible or Not! The Title is on the line! [14:11] Back Talk: We talk about making amends and "going through the pain" by doing our part in asking for forgiveness and offering it to those who've hurt us. [34:38] Special Music: "Afflicted One" by Mariners, from their EP album "Kept." You can find more from Mariners on Amazon and NoiseTrade. [41:04] Back Talk: We talk about accepting forgiveness from God and from others, as well as forgiving ourselves. Would you help support our show for just $5 a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

How important is it to make amends in our broken relationships? Do you find it easy to offer forgiveness? How about receiving it? Can you forgive yourself for things from your past? We're talking about all things amends and forgiveness today. (Episode 78) IN THIS PODCAST Host: Megan Oaks Guests: Chris Oaks & Megan Kelley [1:01] Game Time: Bible or Not! The Title is on the line! [14:11] Back Talk: We talk about making amends and "going through the pain" by doing our part in asking for forgiveness and offering it to those who've hurt us. [34:38] Special Music: "Afflicted One" by Mariners, from their EP album "Kept." You can find more from Mariners on Amazon and NoiseTrade. [41:04] Back Talk: We talk about accepting forgiveness from God and from others, as well as forgiving ourselves. Would you help support our show for just $5 a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

As Matt is out on parenting leave with a new baby, we're discussing Parenting 101 - the things we've learned, the fears we had about parenthood, and what we would go back in time to tell ourselves if we could. Part 2 of 2! (Episode 77) IN THIS PODCAST Host: Megan Oaks Guests: Chris Oaks, Jarin & Jessie Smith [1:26] Back Talk: The fear we had as the day of being a parent drew ever closer. [14:18] Special Music: "Missing Person (Cover)" by White Lantern, from the album "Cover Me, I'm Going In". You can find more music from White Lantern on NoiseTrade [18:43] Back Talk: We talk about hindsight and what the one thing we would go back and tell ourselves before we were parents. Would you help support our show for just $5 a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!