The Harder Way Podcast

#38 - We have a Good Book for the Harder Way

episode 38
"In Episode 38 of 'The Harder Way Podcast' titled 'We Have a Good Book for the Harder Way', hosts Mattie and Scott delve into a compelling discussion centered on providing robust proofs and evidence that firmly establish the Bible as the ultimate authority on all aspects of Christian faith and practice. Tune in as they skillfully overview the intricate terrain of biblical trustworthiness."
 

#37 - Rules or No Rules on the Harder Way

episode 37
 
This week, our hosts discuss the intriguing similarities between legalism and lawlessness. Their response is a bit unexpected. Rather than proposing a middle ground where these two opposites are held in tension, Scott and Mattie reveal a higher middle based on lessons learned from the Persecuted Church.

#36 - Still Walking the Harder Way

episode 36
Join our hosts, Mattie and Scott, for a conversation about going through life on The Harder Way.

#35 - The Waltons and the Harder Way

episode 35
This week, Scott and Mattie discuss the Christian trait of hospitality. In our discussion, we examine what it means to be hospitable and how the Persecuted practice hospitality. We also reference the 1970s hit television show, The Waltons, and how their example of Christian charity and hospitality during the Great Depression inspires us to do better. 

#34 - We Need Not Fear Artificial Intelligence

episode 34
 
This week, our hosts discuss some of the moral and other challenges surrounding the use of ChatGPT (Artificial Intelligence.) Turns out that it's not so smart and not so scary. How can we choose the Harder Way on this one? GSpend 30 minutes with us and find out. 

#33 - Lord Willing and the Crick Don’t Rise

episode 33
 
Persecuted Christians have to live by the old country mantra, "Lord Willing and the Crick Don't Rise." It sounds cute when Grandma says it, but this is Bible!
"Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”; whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.” But now you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil." (James 4:13-16 NKJV verse numbers removed)
 
In this episode, our hosts discuss their recent experience with this biblical counsel and how they used Harder Way principles to navigate a recent experience. 

#32 - Only God Gets the Glory

episode 32
 
In this episode, Scott and Mattie discuss their perspective on the consequences of trying to share God's glory. Conversely, there are many blessings gleaned by choosing the humble (harder) way.

#31 - What if God is Real?

episode 31 - SORRY ABOUT THE SOUND. We can't figure out how we messed it up using the same setup as always, but we'll have it figured out by next week... Lord willing.
In this episode, Mattie and Scott discuss the way we would think if we really believed God was real. Of course, we believe, and we assume you believe but do our actions, attitudes, and activities say that we believe? Let's dig in together.