Back Row Morning Show

Matt, Megan, and Megan are the faces behind their church's video announcement team. They discuss how terrible they are at it and then discuss the larger issue of trying to keep a congregation entertained long enough to listen to the dang announcements! (Episode 52) IN THIS PODCAST Host: Matt Coker Guests: Megan Oaks and Megan Kelley Game Time - Joel Osteen or Fortune Cookie: In Bracket 1 of our "Never-Been-Champion" Championship Tournament, the Megan's go head to head in their Osteen knowledge. Who will... prosper?! Back Talk - Part 1: We take a look at and a listen to some of the difficulties we have had in recording our church announcements. Featured Music: "Highland Church Announcements - The Musical" by Joey Porter and Matt Coker Back Talk - Part 2: We talk about some of the terrible truths we've learned about ourselves while recording and then tackle the tough question of why it's so hard to get people to pay attention to announcements, despite them being EVERYWHERE on Sunday morning. Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) 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 know that there is no amount of sinning we can do before we come to Christ that will disqualify us from accepting the gift of salvation, but what if we sin a lot AFTER we are saved? Will God send us to Hell anyway? (Episode 51) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Megan Oaks Guest: Matt Coker Back Row Advice: We were asked if God will revoke our salvation if we sin too much after we are saved. We do our best to answer and also use this question to springboard into a few larger issues in the church today. Would your online business or blog like to sponsor an episode of the Back Row Baptist Podcast and be heard by over 1000+ ears? Contact us for (super low) pricing at http://www.backrowonline.com/contact 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!

It's our 50th Podcast! And to celebrate, we're tackling a tough and controversial topic - Christians and Drinking! This conversation goes deep. (Episode 50) IN THIS PODCAST Host: Matt Coker Guests: Megan Oaks and Kevin Welborn Game Time: Megan takes on Kevin for the Undisputed Back Row Championship Title for one final time - and things go... awry... Back Talk - Part 1: We discuss our individual personal stances on drinking and then examine a few arguements for and against drinking. Featured Music: "You're Coming Home Soon" by A Beautiful Liturgy Back Talk - Part 2: We discuss a few of the more difficult arguements in the drinking debate and try to come to a reasonable conclusion. Special Segment: Kevin says farewell. Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) 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!

Did you know you are likely living in denial? You might not even realize because you have yourself fooled so well! We're going to take a look at what denial is, what it looks like, and explain our own battles with denial. (Episode 49) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker & Megan Oaks Front Row Focus - Denial: We discuss how denial affects our lives and how there's pretty much nothing you can do to force someone out of it. (Celebrate Recovery listeners: This is a discussion based on Lesson 1.) Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) 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!

Have you made a New Year's Resolution? How is it going so far? In this episode, Matt shares a message about how when we want to make changes in our lives, we do ourselves a disservice if we try to force change too fast. (Episode 48) IN THIS PODCAST Host: Matt Coker Special Message: Matt talks about the importance taking your life "One Day at a Time." Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) 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!

It's been a crazy year for the Back Row Baptist Podcast and for the world around us! We talk about the best and worst of the year and also reveal your votes for the Best of the Podcast in 2016 in our BIGGEST episode ever! (Episode 47) IN THIS PODCAST Host: Matt Coker Guests: Kevin Welborn, Megan Oaks, & John Birkey Game Time: We play the game you voted the Best of the Year with the Title on the line! Back Talk - Round 1: We talk 2016 movies, TV shows, and technology! Featured Music: Hear what song you voted the Best of the Year! Back Talk - Round 2: We discuss some of the biggest news stories of the year. Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) 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!

Okay, for real, Christmas time is here! And this is our Christmas Special! We've got Christmas Catchphrase, Christmas Tweets, Christmas Music, Christmas War, and our Favorite Christmas Memories all coming at you to make your spirits bright! (Episode 46) IN THIS PODCAST Host: Matt Coker Guests: Cara Welborn, Megan Oaks, & Hillary Birkey Special Guest: Megan Kelley Game Time - Christmas Catchphrase: Two teams go head-to-head in a battle for Christmas supremacy. Back Talk - Round 1: We discuss the "War on Christmas" and if it's still happening... or if it was ever a real thing to begin with... Featured Music: "O Come O Come Emmanuel" by Tara Jackson Segment - Twitter Spotlight: We take turns sharing some of @BackRowBaptist's best Christmas tweets. Back Talk - Round 2: We share our favorite Christmas memories. Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) 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!

With just two shopping weeks left until Christmas, we've got presents on the brain! (Episode 45) IN THIS PODCAST Host: Matt Coker Guests: John Birkey, Hillary Birkey, Cipriano Martinez & Chris Oaks Game Time - Speech Jammer Catchphrase: The Title is on the line in this new game where we face off at Catchphrase while the Speech Jammer messes with our ability to speak! Back Talk - Round 1: We talk about the worst Christmas gift experiences we can remember, both giving and receiving. Featured Music: "My Snowman Melted in New Mexico (Live)" by Matthew & Bubba, from the album "On Second Thought" Special Segment - Hashtag Party: We share the funniest #WorstXmasGift tweets from our listeners! Back Talk - Round 2: We share stories of the best Christmas gifts we've ever received and talk about the greatest gift of all. Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) 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're just a few days late for National Adoption Month, but adoptive parents Kevin and Cara Welborn want to share their story. They adopted this first daughter almost 7 years ago and hope to dispel fears, break misconceptions, and answer questions about adoption.(Episode 44) IN THIS PODCAST Host: Matt Coker Guests: Kevin Welborn & Cara Welborn Game Time - Adoption Trivia Time: Kevin and Cara face off on their knowledge of American Adoption Statistics (and we correct some misconceptions at the same time). Back Talk - Round 1: We discuss why they decided to adopt and the long process that leads to the building of a new family. Featured Music: "Found" by Leading Light, from the album "Heart" Back Talk - Round 2: We talk about the most memorable moments, fears and struggles, and what their daughter thinks about being adopted. Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) 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 visit the cutting room floor and revive some extended segments that were cut for time from previous episodes, including discussions about Twitter, gun rights, potlucks, and co-depenedency! (Episode 43) IN THIS PODCAST Host: Matt Coker Guests: Megan Oaks, John Birkey, Cipriano Martinez Special Guest: Scott Doran of The Rev Scott Show Back Talk - Re-Hash Rants: Guest Scott Doran begins to sign off and then takes a left turn into a plethora of fun and controversial topics! Featured Music: "Guide Us On" by Alexon, from the album "Acient of Days" Back Talk - Co-Dependency: We had a lot more funny examples of our co-dependency to share, but we ran out of time. That's what these episodes are for! Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) 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've gathered together to debate the merits of Black Friday, pitting Black Friday shoppers against Black Friday retail workers. We also have some bonus fun to help keep you entertained on this terriblest of all days. (Episode 42) IN THIS PODCAST Host: Matt Coker Guests: John Birkey, Deidra Coker, Cipraino Martinez, Samantha Martinez Back Talk - Round 1: We find out who among us shops on Black Friday and if it's still as bad as we think it is. Segment - Special Music: John Birkey treats us to a "Black Friday" song set to a familiar tune. Segment - Hashtag Party: We share our favorite #BadThanksgivingPrayers tweets from you! Featured Music: "Shining Bright Star" by White Lantern, from the album "Star" Back Talk - Round 2: Since Black Friday isn't going away, we need to put some rules on it. We discuss our dream "Black Friday Laws". Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) 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!

It's Thanksgiving week and we take a stroll down Thanksgiving memory lane. (Episode 41) IN THIS PODCAST Host: Matt Coker Guests: Megan Oaks, Samantha Martinez & Cipriano Martinez Special Guest: Chris Oaks Game Time: Our champion, Cipriano, defends his title in a Fatal 4 Way battle of "Back Row Password". Segment - Brody Rants: Brody shares what he's thankful for. Back Talk: We talk about our favorite Thanksgiving foods, our holiday traditions, and what we're really thankful for this year. Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) 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 this first ever event, every single member of the cast joins us for a massive battle to crown our first ever Undisputed Back Row Champion! (Episode 40) IN THIS PODCAST Host: Matt Coker Guests: Deidra Coker, John Birkey, Hillary Peltz, Cara Welborn, Megan Oaks, Samantha Martinez, Cipriano Martinez, Kevin Welborn Special Guest: Chris Oaks Game Time - Round 1: Four guests play Back Row Password to see who takes the first slot in the Triple Threat Match for the title against the reigning Back Rowphy Champion, Cipriano Martinez. Game Time - Round 2: Four more guests play Church Family Feud to see who takes the second slot. The Retirement Ceremony: We share some fun facts about the history of The Back Rowphy and officially retire it. Game Time - Round 3: The winners from the first two rounds go head-to-head-to-head with Cipriano Martinez to see who will be the first person to hold our brand new title belt! Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) 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!

It's Election Day Eve and America has a tough choice to make (perhaps the toughest one in all of our lifetimes). And Christians are more confused then ever on how to place our vote. We'll discuss where we stand. (Episode 39) [With politics, opinions range wildly. There will be some of you who disagree with some of our thoughts and conclusions, and that is okay. We don't speak for all Christians, just for ourselves.] IN THIS PODCAST Host: Matt Coker Guests: Kevin Welborn, Megan Oaks, & John Birkey Featured Music: "King Forever" by Brad & Rebekah, from their album, "Acoustically Inclined". Find this song and more from Brad & Rebekah on iTunes and NoiseTrade! Game Time: We play "The Political Whisper Challenge" to see who is better at seeing past their own interpretations to find the words of truth! Brody Rants: Back Row Brody begs for your last minute vote! Back Talk: We discuss Trump and Hillary, and whether there is any reasonable defense for a Christian to vote for either of them at this point. We also speculate how things will go down tomorrow. Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) 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!

Why is Halloween such a scary thing for Christians? WE STARTED IT! (Episode 38) IN THIS PODCAST Host: Matt Coker Guests: Kevin Welborn, Cara Welborn, Deidra Coker & Hillary Peltz Featured Music: "Deception" by Stealing Scarlett, from their album, "Dreams and Deceptions". Find this song and more from Stealing Scarlett on iTunes! Game Time: We play "Spooky Trivia Time" to see just how much our guests know about the history of Halloween! Brody Rants: Back Row Brody goes off on Creepy Clowns! Back Talk: We discuss the history of Halloween, how Halloween was approached by our parents growing up, and go through a list of "Christian Halloween ALternatives" and judge them. Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) 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!