Musings with Townsend and Preacher Man
Just thinking together about God and the Bible. Join us for discussions designed to encourage you to think and start your own discussions at home. Wanna hear about something specific, let us know @ mtpm.podcast@gmail.com
Episodes
208 episodes since 2020
Episode 208 - On the Environment
WAIT - don't skip this one. We promise, this isn't just an episode where we confess to being hippies. This is an honest look at how faith should, and does, impact our treatment of the world around us. Do you agree with our take? Let us know by ...
September 13, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 208
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38:03
Episode 207 - On Folks with Other Faiths
The world gets smaller every day - all the while feeling like we become more and more disconnected from each other. But, through technology and travel, we have the chance to encounter all sorts of people from all sorts of places. And often, tho...
September 06, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 207
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46:33
Episode 206 - On the Purpose of Christianity
What can I type that will make you forgive us for being gone AGAIN?! Honest - the world was conspiring against us recording! Strung-out schedules and cooties all over the place made it impossible - but the great comeback has begun! So, sit back...
August 30, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 206
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50:36
Episode 205 - On Impacting a Faith Journey
Story time this week as Townsend and Preacher Man reflect on some areas of their lives that they feel had the greatest impact on their faith-journey. AND - a chance for you to share as well by commenting on FB. Let us know what experiences have...
August 09, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 205
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44:16
Episode 204 - On Morality
We're back! And - maybe we never need to miss episodes again, cause SHEESH - these last two weeks have had some CRAZINESS happening around the world.But, why does it seem crazy? If it's wrong, how do we know it's wrong - how do we make it r...
August 02, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 204
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47:10
Episode 203 - On Favorite Characters
Everyone knows what a favorite is - and truth be told, everyone has a favorite. A favorite movie, favorite color, or a favorite meal. We know about favorites. And, this week, Townsend and Preacher Man spend some time sharing who their favorite ...
July 12, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 203
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45:08
Episode 202 - On Random Chance
Have you ever gotten stuck in the idea that "stuff just happens"? Or, maybe you think that some things are planned out through God, but that He leaves other stuff to just... work itself out. This week's episode seeks to provide some thought-nug...
July 05, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 202
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42:51
Episode 201 - On Prayer in Jesus Name
Have you ever thought about the "rules" of prayer? Do we have to use certain words, certain phrases, or drop a specific name for our prayer to "count"? This week - Townsend and Preacher Man muse on the meaning and importance of praying in the n...
June 28, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 201
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42:30
Episode 200 - On Mental Illness
EPISODE 200??!! That's crazy to think about - April Fool's Day of 2020 to now, all so we can hang out with you guys! Thank you for making our podcast have a purpose. We love y'all!This week we dive into the issue of mental illness and how a...
June 21, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 200
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49:37
Episode 199 - On Trusting the Bible
This week's card got Preacher Man in his "talking fast" personality - but that's only cause there's SO MUCH to know and share about why we can trust the Bible today is the Bible that was originally written. So, sit down and get ready to learn o...
June 14, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 199
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54:44
Episode 198 - On Parents and Education
After a week of silence, we're back with this week's episode where Townsend and Preacher Man discuss the issues and things that parents should be considering when it comes to their children's education. Public, private, home... what are you sup...
June 07, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 198
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48:58
Episode 197 - On Being a Spiritual Person
Are you a spiritual person? Are we? This week's episode is all about musing on what it means to be spiritual and how that impacts us as individuals and our involvement in the world. Is it just that part of us that can't be touched; that etherea...
May 24, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 197
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49:00
Episode 196 - On the Purpose of Life
It's often the most common question people ask once the requirement of school and "staying at home" pass... what's my purpose? What's the point? IN FACT - You can go check out Episode 171 to hear a different take where Preacher Man and Townsend...
May 17, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 196
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48:10
Episode 195 - On Church Family
Do you have a church family? Are you a part of a specific church family that you feel called to and that you feel like you have an important place in? Have you ever stopped to think about what it was that led you to that specific church group o...
May 03, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 195
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53:47
Episode 194 - On Sanctification
This week's episode is on one of those "church words." But, whether it's a word you use a lot or have never heard before - it's a topic that NEEDS to be talked about more often. So, let's do that... let's talk about Sanctification and the impor...
April 26, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 194
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45:20
Episode 193 - On the Importance of the Bible
It might seem obvious to assume that the Bible is important to Townsend and/or Preacher Man (but remember - assumptions can be dangerous), but have you ever stopped to wonder if that's always been the case? Or, how important the Bible might be ...
April 19, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 193
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44:54
Episode 192 - On Miracles
Do you believe in miracles? Have you ever thought about what counts as miraculous or if simple things are the same sort of miracle as those big, amazing, shocking examples that some people can share? Let's talk about that and see if we can't le...
April 12, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 192
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45:01
Episode 191 - On Teaching Faith
This week's episode asks Townsend and Preacher Man to reflect on how they've intentionally taught faith to their children and how they feel it has gone. Preacher Man's kids are all "grown" - Townsend still has a way to go. But, give a listen an...
April 05, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 191
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51:39
Episode 190 - On the Bible and Science
Folks sometimes say that Science eradicates the Bible, or that to believe the Bible you have to ignore Science. But come on now... is that true? This week, Townsend and Preacher Man will muse on and consider how the Bible and Science go togethe...
March 29, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 190
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46:55
Episode 189 - On Opportunities
Welcome to another episode of MTPM - we're glad you're here! This week, Townsend and Preacher Man take a look at opportunities and how they can be (or aren't) imbalanced. It's sort of a hot-topic in the political world, but what should a believ...
March 22, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 189
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44:44
Episode 188 - On the Marriage Conference
Admit it - you missed us last week! Get this... we missed you too!! But, sickness, travel, and weddings made it a little too challenging to get together, so we bring you this week's special episode with a little "sorry about that" attached to i...
March 15, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 188
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50:45
Episode 187 - On Community
Have you ever wondered what should be conisdered "important" when building or supporting a community? You haven't? Well - then this episode is for you!Wait - you have? Well, good news - this episode is for you, too! In all seri...
March 01, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 187
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41:43
Episode 186 - On Being an Encourager
We're back on our "topic schedule" this week and musing on how each of us could be more encouraging to those around us (and maybe even to ourselves). We invite you to join in on this week's conversation as we look at the biblical mandate to "st...
February 23, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 186
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47:00
Episode 185 - On 'He Gets Us'
You thought the Super Bowl was about Taylor Swift and football? Naw - it was about two commercials setting the religious world on fire. Washing feet and Seeing people. Jesus gets us. Do we get Jesus?This week's episode in a "special edi...
February 16, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 185
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45:21
Episode 184 - On the Holy Spirit
This week offered a chance for Townsend and Preacher Man to take a close look at just exactly what the Holy Spirit is and why it matters in the life of a believer. Is the Holy Spirit He, it, a ghost, or just a "good feeling" that we have when w...
February 09, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 184
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44:36