Future Family

Blake, Tanner, and Cody go a little long talking some changes they've made in the last few years and what they love about their lives right now.

Looking back on Future Family's podcast journey.

The wonderful Preston Perry joins the guys to give some of his wisdom on fatherhood and family. I know, that's what the title says, but I had to type it twice just to make sure it was real. Hit play and take notes.

Wow. Who let us have a podcast?

Here's to fifty episodes, and to many more.

We hope you get a chance to listen to us reminisce over our first fifty episodes and what they've meant to us.

We love you all.

Just in time for the holidays, our yule log episode is just that -- an episode that is just a fire crackling away.

Sit back, relax, close your eyes, and enjoy the sounds of a nice fire in a nice fireplace from your nice friends over at the future family podcast. 

Merry Christmas!

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Ok, so this episode is nearly the length of the movie we review in it -- Christian Mingle. 

You will not want to skip this episode. Even if you have to listen in chunks, it's worth the listen. We take a look at this PureFlix movie and let you know our thoughts on the story, who we would re-cast, and any sequel ideas we have, and more!

ENJOY!

We jump right back (with no fluff) to our tips for college students to thrive in today's society. If you haven't listened to our first two episodes, do it ASAP when you finish this one.

Also, we added a few tips due to the current pandemic and the crazy nature of college during a time such as this. Hopefully our tips allow you to fly high and succeed at everything you do!

We love you. We are proud of you. We want you to have a fun time, and stay safe.

Make us proud.

We're back! And we have a GREAT episode for you. Our amazing friend, Rebekah, stopped by to carry the conversation on "Christians and politics." It's a conversation that is tough to have now, but it was such a good one to talk through. We know you'll enjoy.

If you have any questions or want even more resources, reach out to us on Twitter @FutureFamilyPod or Instagram @futurefamilypodcast or email us at futurefamilypodcast@gmail.com

We love you.

This episode (the next in our "Christian Liberties" series) has been in the can for a few weeks. In it, we discuss the music that might have gotten you in trouble as a kid. It may have even cost you money as some of your parents may have broken your CDs. (Who are we kidding? None of our listeners listened to CD's growing up. You're all too young and hip.) Nonetheless, we have a fun conversation about secular music and its drawbacks and/or benefits to Christians.

As always, we hope this episode is a fun listen and informative.

[If you wish for us to make you a playlist or you want to follow us for our very cool, very smart posts reach out to us -

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Just listen. That's all I've got to say.

[Also, go to our Instagram (@futurefamilypodcast) or Twitter (@FutureFamilyPod) to learn how we make our coffee.]

We have all the information you need on marriage, engagement, dating, and being single. You don't have to look anywhere else!

(IF you are not into fun/jokes - the main part of the episode starts around the 12:00 mark.)

Tune in as we discuss relationships. What more info do you need?

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We are joined by the awesome Angie Schuber (who just so happens to be Cody's sister!) to talk about purity culture. Whether you grew up in peak True Love Waits or caught the tail end with all the cliches, this episode is meant for everyone to listen. Maybe treat this like our birds and bees talk. Wait. No, don't.

Seriously, this episode - we hope - should lead to better conversations on sexual ethics for Christians. You may be deeply steeped in it or you may be absolutely lost when the topic comes up, please listen and let us (mostly Angie) help you better understand purity culture today.

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We are BACK from break. And, as the title suggests, this episode is just a long list of recommendations we have been saving up for this specific episode! If you happen to try one or more, let us know what you think!!! If you already have tried some of them, let us know too!

(The first ten minutes of the episode are our welcome back, abstract, and a few words on the coronavirus situation going on currently.)

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That is right, we are talking about those words we've heard you say when stepping on your ear bud. Those words you accidentally say when trying to sing the clean version of any song but let slip. Those words that are old english for donkey and your KJV only pastor just cannot change when reading Scripture from the pulpit. 

Seriously though, we hope this episode is as fun of a listen as it was to record. Though we may not have taken the topic as serious as some would like us to, please understand that we do see this as a serious issue to consider and talk about among one another. Hopefully our positions on the matter are clear enough, but if you have any questions as to why we believe what we believe or resources to inform your opinion/stance - reach out to us with no hesitation. 

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Alright. We promise. Last one. (Blake hopes.) This is the continuation of our questions and conversation amongst ourselves on Calvinism and Arminianism. 

We discuss and try to answer some of the main questions around Arminianism, though mostly from our perspective and interpretation of Scripture. Forgive us if we do not cover questions you may have. We dwindled the Q's down to the main ones often asked. Also, does anybody read these anymore? Like, it's ok if you don't. I was just wondering. Maybe I'll hide my plan to takeover the podcast and turn it into a podcast about the show Three's Company or The Simpsons. I'm just spit-balling here. Anyway, this episode was real fun to record and discuss our thoughts on some different points of theology - especially where we disagree. 

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Well, if you thought one episode was enough for the spicy topic of Calvinism and Arminianism - you were . . . maybe right. 

BUT, we wanted to go deeper into some of the main questions around these two camps of theology. So, after recording one big episode, we decided to split it into two for easier listening and more content. (The curse of the internet.)

Please, hit play and hear three friends who differ on this topic not yell at each other, but have a decent conversation answering questions and picking apart children's church songs. And of course, the 'arminianism q&a' episode will be out soon!

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Season 3 starts off with a biggy. We honestly kept putting this one off because the debates and terrible Tweets we read around this topic make us all want to live in a cave and never hear the term "theology" again. Hopefully, our episode does the opposite of that. (Wait, what is the opposite of living in a cave? Well, you get my point.)

It's worth a listen. Trust us, we understand if you want to skip this one because of the title. BUT, we try to use this episode to define the main points on each side and answer the question, "how can this conversation/disagreement be handled better?"

We will have a follow-up episode where we candidly discuss the major questions around both sides.

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Angels we have heard on Hi, how are you doing? We hope this episode finds you well and in the Christmas spirit! This last episode of 2019, we decided to answer some feely and funny Christmas questions. We want to hear YOUR answers to the questions, so tweet us or hit us up on Instagram and tell us your answers to these wonderful questions. Also, stay till the end to hear what comes next after Christmas for the Future Family Podcast!

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Intro: "White Christmas" by Pembroke Hall

Outro: "Silent Night/Smile in the Mystery" by John Mark McMillan

Yes, you read that right. We had THE Knox McCoy and Jamie Golden from The Popcast with Knox and Jamie to discuss Christians and pop culture. It was such a fun episode. A funny episode. And an informative episode. Hopefully, our discussion (better yet, their words) help you navigate the somewhat awkward relationship with pop culture you may have. Also, we had a fun lightning round of random rapid-fire questions near the end. Don't skip it!

If you want to follow us on social media (Totally your call. We aren't forcing you. Just know, Cody works super hard on the tweets and our fictional intern works equally hard for less pay on the IG posts.) follow us on Twitter @FutureFamilyPod or Instagram @futurefamilypodcast or email us at futurefamilypodcast@gmail.com 

YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO The Popcast with Knox and Jamie and The Bible Binge, AND check out (buy, it's not in every library) Knox's book The Wondering Years wherever books are sold!

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Outro: "Aimless Knight" by Kings Kaleidoscope 

Continuing our series on specific denominations, we tackle the one that prefers to not be typed. Tune in as Blake leads our discussion on the background and aspects of non-denominational churches. If we (Cody and Tanner) are too harsh on them, it's only because we love our non-denom full-denim friends!

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And keep the conversation going!

Here we begin part 1 of a 3(?) part series dedicated to a deep dive in denominations. Tanner gives us a very brief history of the SBC and some major identifying factors of Southern Baptists. We also discuss what we are thankful for from the SBC and how they have impacted us. 

Of course, we would have loved to talk for hours about this, but we just can't. However, we want to hear your thoughts and stories about your interactions with anything SBC! Or, if you have questions or want more resources - reach out to us!

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Keep the conversation going.

After some technical difficulties causing us to switch recording services, resulting in a lower quality in this week's episode - WE ARE BACK!

Perhaps in our most niche episode yet, we discuss Contemporary Christian Music and its best songs. We hope that you will flood our mentions or inboxes with all the ones we missed or forgot about. Make sure you create your own CCM playlist inspired by our suggestions!

Listen, and be inspired.

You may have thought that one episode was enough, we thought different. Here's not only more of our tips, but some of our faithful and lovely listeners tips. Grab your Ticonderoga Pencil and Composition Notebook and write down these amazing suggestions - especially our rapid fire tips.

As always, keep the conversation going and follow us on Twitter (@FutureFamilyPod), Instagram (@futurefamilypodcast), or email (futurefamilypodcast@gmail.com)

We love you!

We are back with a BRIEF history of our podcast. Can you believe we released an episode that is half an hour long? (That'll shut Blake up.)

For this special episode of reflection, we decided to let you all hear how we came to be, what our favorite episodes were, and a special moment that made us laugh which was cut from a previous episode. 

As always, you can follow us on Twitter @FutureFamilyPod and Instagram @futurefamilypodcast or email us at futurefamilypodcast@gmail.com

Make sure to let us know your favorite moments so far and what you wanna hear us talk about in the future!

You gave us your questions; we attempted to give you our answers! Hopefully you agree with all of them. 

[If you submitted a question and it was not answered - don't worry. We will have another episode like this in the future and we will transfer any unanswered questions and new questions to said episode.]

Also, let us know what you think about our answers by reaching out on social media like Twitter (@FutureFamilyPod) or Instagram (@futurefamilypodcast).

Cody's favorite episode, Tanner's least favorite episode, and Blake's 'eh, I don't care' episode. We tackle the easy discussion of how Christians can view alcohol. You know, that drink that is conveniently marked with three x's in cartoons? Or, you know that stuff that Jesus turned all that water into at a wedding? That stuff. We discuss OUR takes and interpretations of how the Bible handles alcohol.

[As a part of our Christian liberties series, we know this is best nuanced out through longer conversations and study of the text; so feel free to reach out to us if you have questions or rebuttals.]

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Keep the conversation going!

The title should explain itself, but they have this section to give more details so I'll type some up for you.

We discuss why we pray, how prayer is difficult, what are some great ways to get better at prayer, and what our nervous prayer tick is.

So, bow your head and close your eyes. Pray that we don't waste your time with our conversation. And hit play. 

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Give us a shout-out if you are the cool cats that we know you are! (edit: Tanner, why would you say cool cats? That is lame. Change it please.)

("Work Work Work Work Work" sung by Cody) Straight off an episode on rest into one on work. Hopefully this conversation is helpful for everybody,  but we especially hope it helps our friends that are wrapping up college soon. We only touch the surface of a much needed discussion on how to work among other topics.

Hit play, sit back (or lay down, walk around, work out, eat Sonic Drive-In, clean your house; whatever you do) while you listen to us try to converse about:

- Why do humans work?

- Calling / Vocation

- Blake's surprising new job (no, he's not a dad yet)

- Why work is not fun sometimes

and much more.

Hey, if you are enjoying these episodes - let us know! Also, follow us on social media things. Tell your friends about us; hopefully in the most awkward way as possible. That would be great. 

Season Two 

We're back!!! 

This week we have a much needed conversation on rest. We just came off of a time of break and rest for our podcast and wanted to talk about the need for regular rest. Also, our thoughts on the biblical practice of observing Sabbath. What you need to know about intentional resting.

Recommended further research.

Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller

Garden City by John Mark Comer

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs episode "January 2018 Rhythms: Sabbath + John Mark Comer"

What a great conversation that sits just beyond that play button! We had a fun time just touching the surface of the Church.  

Listen as we talk about:

 - Why people may have problems with the Church

 - What we love about the Church

 - How to make the most of your involvement

 - Getting plugged in

This has been so fun! Continue to follow us on social media.

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We love you.

This (censored) episode was so (censored) great. [There was no actual cussing in this episode] But seriously, this episode - under our "Christian Liberties" conversations - was a fun one to have.  If you like watching R rated movies or you hate them, we still think this conversation is worth hearing.

Listen as we talk about:

 - How R rated movies get their rating

 - In what ways an R rated movie could benefit us

 - If Cody can remember that it is IMDB not IMBD

 - Which G,PG,PG-13 movies could be better as R rated movies

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We're back with more talk about the Bible.  As always, feel free to ask us more specific questions about any topic we cover.  Also, read the Bible. (IDK if we said that on air or not.)

Tune is as we discuss:

- Different translations 

- The apocrypha 

- Bible study tips

- Why Tanner likes the Message so much 

- If Cody can pull off talking the Bible without being blasphemous

- Blake's holiness

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We love you. 

It's that time again.  Time for us to get back to our spiritual stuff. 

We start 2019 with the first part of our episodes on the Bible.  Listen as we discuss:

- How we grew up engaging the Bible

- If we are super-Christians or terrible at forming habits

- Your sure-fire way to read through the Bible (our legal team said we can't guarantee that so...)

- and Answer our first listener question!

If you would like to ask questions about the Bible, or anything in general, then follow us on Twitter @FutureFamilyPod or Instagram @futurefamilypodcast or email us futurefamilypodcast@gmail.com

Enjoy!

It has been a crazy year (maybe you feel the same way). And this episode was our craziest one to record; from technical difficulties to Blake saying he is looking forward to 2018, it was one for the books.  

With that being said, hit play and enjoy our recap of our year and a look at what is to come.

As always, you can find us on Twitter @FutureFamilyPod and Instagram @futurefamilypodcast 

Let us know your thoughts and opinions.