Intersect: Where Church Meets Culture

YouTube Season 7, Ep. 07 — “Take Back the Game…” Are We Ruining Kids Sports? A Book Review

"Take Back the Game..." Are We Ruining Kids Sports? A Book Review — Season 7 Episode 7 Josh and Betsy tackle the issue of kids' sports in America. How should Christians navigate the challenging waters of youth sports? This episode is a book review of Linda Flanagan’s 2022 book, "Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids’ Sports—and Why It Matters". So, grab your Gatorade bottle and your thinking cap and enjoy the latest from Intersect. Buy on Amazon here. Email us at:  intersect@nepres.com Facebook page:  Facebook.com/IntersectPodcastNEPC YouTube Channel: Youtube.com/@IntersectPodcast Intersect Podcast is a ministry of Northeast Presbyterian Church. The views expressed on this podcast are those of Josh and Betsy Desch and are not intended to be presented as the official views of NEPC. Please see our Intersect Podcast landing page for further information. Contact us at intersect@nepres.com

YouTube Season 7, Ep. 06 — “Exvangelicals: Leaving the Evangelical Church”

"Exvangelicals: Leaving the Evangelical Church — Season 7 Episode 6"  Book Review! "The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church" by Sarah McCammon. Why are so many people leaving the American evangelical church? Huge numbers of people, especially those under forty, are leaving the evangelical tradition of their upbringing. In this episode, Josh and Betsy discuss a recent book on this phenomenon by NPR correspondent Sarah McCammon. Does the word evangelical need a facelift? What can we learn from the Exvangelical movement? Buy on Amazon here. Email us at:  intersect@nepres.com Facebook page:  Facebook.com/IntersectPodcastNEPC YouTube Channel: Youtube.com/@IntersectPodcast Intersect Podcast is a ministry of Northeast Presbyterian Church. The views expressed on this podcast are those of Josh and Betsy Desch and are not intended to be presented as the official views of NEPC. Please see our Intersect Podcast landing page for further information. Contact us at intersect@nepres.com

YouTube Season 7, Ep. 05 — “Providence Home: An Interview with Christy Cox”

"Providence Home: An Interview with Christy Cox"   Men in America are struggling. Since the pandemic, media has been reporting on so called “deaths of despair” which particularly afflict men. These are deaths from suicide, drugs or alcohol abuse. In this interview, Josh and Betsy spotlight an amazing local ministry seeking to bring the light of Christ to struggling men in Columbia. Whether you live in Columbia or not, you will enjoy hearing about how men are finding freedom in Christ from addictions and other issues. Donate to Providence Home Ministries here. Email us at:  intersect@nepres.com Facebook page:  Facebook.com/IntersectPodcastNEPC YouTube Channel: Youtube.com/@IntersectPodcast Intersect Podcast is a ministry of Northeast Presbyterian Church. The views expressed on this podcast are those of Josh and Betsy Desch and are not intended to be presented as the official views of NEPC. Please see our Intersect Podcast landing page for further information. Contact us at intersect@nepres.com

YouTube Season 7, Ep. 04 — “Wrap Up Some Hope for Christmas”

"Wrap Up Some Hope for Christmas"   In this festive episode of Intersect, Pastor Josh Desch and his wife Betsy discuss the cultural and spiritual significance of Christmas. They delve into Christmas songs, movies, and traditions, analyzing how each depicts the holiday season. They then discuss how the real theme of Christmas is summed up in 'Hope' -- as it played out so long ago in Bethlehem, and how we can still find Hope at this special time of year. Finally, join in on their lightning round of Christmas Questions and see if Josh and Betsy's likes and dislikes are anything like yours! Merry Christmas, everyone!! For a fun podcast from 2022, check out:   "The Gospel According to Elf" Email us at:  intersect@nepres.com Facebook page:  Facebook.com/IntersectPodcastNEPC YouTube Channel: Youtube.com/@IntersectPodcast Intersect Podcast is a ministry of Northeast Presbyterian Church. The views expressed on this podcast are those of Josh and Betsy Desch and are not intended to be presented as the official views of NEPC. Please see our Intersect Podcast landing page for further information. Contact us at intersect@nepres.com

YouTube Season 7, Ep. 03 — “David French: My Journey as a Christian to the New York Times”

"David French: My Journey as a Christian to the New York Times"   In today’s episode, Josh and Betsy are joined via phone by David French – a well-known writer and political commentator. David is an attorney, a former senior editor of The Dispatch, a professor at Lipscomb University, and a frequent columnist for The New York Times. David discusses his work at The New York Times, and what it is like to be a part of such a prestigious – and sometimes liberal – organization. He reflects on his influence as a man of faith, a follower of Christ, and shares his journey from a small Christian college to the NY Times. And – as another avid fan of J.R.R. Tolkien, he joins Josh and Betsy in ‘geeking out’ over the Amazon Prime series, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”! David French's article/report on Masculinity in America Admiral McRaven speech - "If you want to change the world... make your bed." Email us at:  intersect@nepres.com Facebook page:  Facebook.com/IntersectPodcastNEPC YouTube Channel: Youtube.com/@IntersectPodcast Intersect Podcast is a ministry of Northeast Presbyterian Church. The views expressed on this podcast are those of Josh and Betsy Desch and are not intended to be presented as the official views of NEPC. Please see our Intersect Podcast landing page for further information. Contact us at intersect@nepres.com