Three Pastors Walk into a Bar

13/08/2024

New Episode!!!
Cynics, Skeptics, and Scoffers - Part 4
Pastor Rod’s conversion from Latter-day Saint to servant of Jesus Christ

Today Ken and Greg interview Rod McCoy and get to hear his background and how he got to where he is today. Greg, Ken, and I shared our testimonies on this podcast not long after we launched it. If you want to hear about us, listen to the three preceding episodes in the series titled Cynics, Skeptics, and Scoffers. Links are in this episode’s description.

Today Ken and Greg interview Rod McCoy and get to hear his background and how he got to where he is today. Greg, Ken, and I shared our testimonies on this podcast not long after we launched it. If you want to hear about us, listen to the three preceding episodes in the series titled Cynics, Skeptics...

06/08/2024

NEW EPISODE: MOVIE REVIEW - Nefarious
Is IT Fiction or Non-Fiction?

The three pastors gather at their favorite virtual bar after watching the 2023 movie Nefarious, which aims to jolt secular viewers awake to the reality of satanic evil in our world and how it has deceived much of mankind into self destruction. The pastors compare and contrast what the Bible says about the origin, behavior, and purposes of demons to how Hollywood has portrayed them.

Note: this episode discusses demon possession, satanic oppression, ex*****on by electrocution, and other topics that are not suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

Nafarious on Amazon Prime Video

The three pastors gather at their favorite virtual bar after watching the 2023 movie Nefarious, which aims to jolt secular viewers awake to the reality of satanic evil in our world and how it has deceived much of mankind into self destruction. The pastors compare and contrast what the Bible says abo...

30/07/2024

NEW EPISODE
A Safe Harbor For Wayward Sons
Interview With Lucas Sheetz, Bonner Gospel Mission Executive Director

In our society today, many people thrive. But some people struggle just to survive. For them, our society doesn’t hold out much hope, mercy, or opportunity. The Bonner Gospel Mission holds out the love of Jesus Christ to men who are struggling just to survive another day and who are looking for a hand up out of their circumstances and hope for a better life.

In our society today, many people thrive. But some people struggle just to survive. For them, our society doesn’t hold out much hope, mercy, or opportunity. The Bonner Gospel Mission holds out the love of Jesus Christ to men who are struggling just to survive another day and who are looking for a ...

23/07/2024

Re-visited episode - Weird Stuff Pt 3 - Cryptids

Chris, Greg, and Ken discuss the possibility that paranormal beings exist and that many people believe in them, even Christians. The pastors look at examples of scripture in the Bible and whether they are consistent with the unexplainable.

Chris, Greg, and Ken discuss the possibility that paranormal beings exist and that many people believe in them, even Christians. The pastors look at examples of scripture in the Bible and whether they are consistent with the unexplainable.

16/07/2024

NEW EPISODE
What, Not Who, Was Behind the Assassination Attempt On Trump?
Words Matter And What We Say Has Consequences

Our pastors consider what could possibly drive a 20-year old young man to become an assassin and attempt to kill a candidate for President of the United States of America.

Our pastors consider what could possibly drive a 20-year old young man to become an assassin and attempt to kill a candidate for President of the United States of America.

10/07/2024

CELEBRATING 100 Episodes of 3P!!!

Give our 100th episode a listen..... https://subsplash.com/atholbaptistchurch/media/mi/+222z3y4

09/07/2024

NEW EPISODE! Great topic!
Are There Good Reasons To Break a Commandment?

Chris, Greg, and Ken explore whether the first and greatest commandment trumps all others. In other words, is breaking a commandment ever the right thing to do for a higher purpose?

Chris, Greg, and Ken explore whether the first and greatest commandment trumps all others. In other words, is breaking a commandment ever the right thing to do for a higher purpose?

02/07/2024

Re-visited episode
Weird Stuff Pt. 2 - GHOSTS
Chris, Greg, and Ken discuss the possibility that paranormal beings exist and that many people believe in them, even Christians. The pastors look at examples of scripture in the Bible and whether they are consistent with the unexplainable.

Chris, Greg, and Ken discuss the possibility that paranormal beings exist and that many people believe in them, even Christians. The pastors look at examples of scripture in the Bible and whether they are consistent with the unexplainable. Credit Ghostbusters Theme Song: Ghostbusters · Ray Parker, ...

25/06/2024

Re-visited episode!

Chris, Greg, and Ken discuss the possibility that paranormal beings exist and that many people believe in them, even Christians. The pastors look at examples of scripture in the Bible and whether they are consistent with the unexplainable.

Chris, Greg, and Ken discuss the possibility that paranormal beings exist and that many people believe in them, even Christians. The pastors look at examples of scripture in the Bible and whether they are consistent with the unexplainable.

18/06/2024

NEW EPISODE!
Media voices we listen to and thought leaders!

Chris and Ken discuss some of the other voices speaking out about moral issues on the web and give you their recommendations on whether you should listen to those voices or not.

Chris, Greg, and Ken discuss some of the other voices speaking out about moral issues on the web and give you their recommendations on whether you should listen to those voices or not. Links to recommendations on YouTube. May also be available on other media platforms. https://www.youtube.com/...

11/06/2024

Six Reasons Why God Allows Evil In The World - Part 2 (RE-RUN)
Chris, Greg, and Ken tackle perhaps the biggest dilemma faced by nonbelievers–why a gracious, loving God would allow evil to prevail in his own creation: murder, hate, greed, natural disasters, wars, poverty, disease, and injustices of every sort.

Chris, Greg, and Ken tackle perhaps the biggest dilemma faced by nonbelievers–why a gracious, loving God would allow evil to prevail in his own creation: murder, hate, greed, natural disasters, wars, poverty, disease, and injustices of every sort.

06/06/2024

Give our most recent episode a listen! Special guest Leslie and Kim give a female perspective on our listener-submitted question , “Tattoos, Jewelry, And Makeup-Vanity or Self Expression?

04/06/2024

Listen question...... Tattoos, Jewelry, And Makeup—Vanity Or Self Expression?

Pastors Chris and Ken take on the risky business of surveying Scripture on women’s pursuit of beauty. They are complemented by the female perspectives of Chris's wife Kim and Pastor Richard's wife Leslie. The discussion grows into the issues of vanity and attraction in both sexes and what they might say about our spiritual maturity or lack thereof.

Pastors Chris and Ken take on the risky business of surveying Scripture on women’s pursuit of beauty. They are complemented by the female perspectives of Chris's wife Kim and Pastor Richard's wife Leslie. The discussion grows into the issues of vanity and attraction in both sexes and what they mig...

28/05/2024

This week is a rerun of a very good episode we did back in March 2023 entitled What Heaven Will Really Be Like.

Chris, Greg, and Ken dispel some common myths and discuss what the Bible actually says about the eternal destiny of those people who accept salvation in Jesus Christ.

Chris, Greg, and Ken dispel some common myths and discuss what the Bible actually says about the eternal destiny of those people who accept salvation in Jesus Christ.

22/05/2024

New Episode:
Be Part Of The Solution, Not The Problems, At Your School District
Interview With Lisa Arnold, Superintendent and Lynn Paslay, Assistant Superintendent, Lakeland Joint School District.

Pastors Chris and Ken welcome Lakeland Joint School District’s top leaders back to the program to address a recent controversy at Athol Elementary School and for an update on the positive improvements being made in the district.

Pastors Chris and Ken welcome Lakeland Joint School District’s top leaders back to the program to address a recent controversy at Athol Elementary School and for an update on the positive improvements being made in the district. Listen also to: https://subsplash.com/atholbaptistchurch/media/mi/+67...

14/05/2024

This week we are re-airing a really good episode we aired over a year ago.... Maybe you have been chatting with someone and they have said something like, "If there is a God why is there so much suffering or bad in the world." We hope that this episode can help you answer those questions.

Six Reasons Why God Allows Evil In The World - Part 1

Chris, Richard, and Ken tackle perhaps the biggest dilemma faced by nonbelievers–why a gracious, loving God would allow evil to prevail in his own creation: murder, hate, greed, natural disasters, wars, poverty, disease, and injustices of every sort.

Chris, Richard, and Ken tackle perhaps the biggest dilemma faced by nonbelievers–why a gracious, loving God would allow evil to prevail in his own creation: murder, hate, greed, natural disasters, wars, poverty, disease, and injustices of every sort.

08/05/2024

New Episode- Mental Health in the Church Part 4

When it all becomes too much! Pastors Chris, Greg, and Ken discuss the apparent su***de of another local pastor and its implications.

This is an ever-growing and expanding topic. You can find all our other episodes on mental health
part 1- https://subsplash.com/atholbaptistchurch/media/mi/+4fv53rk
part 2-https://subsplash.com/atholbaptistchurch/media/mi/+dhgwghv
part 3- https://subsplash.com/atholbaptistchurch/media/mi/+k78xddf

Pastors Chris, Greg, and Ken discuss the apparent su***de of another local pastor and its implications. Other episodes in this series: https://subsplash.com/atholbaptistchurch/media/mi/+4fv53rk https://subsplash.com/atholbaptistchurch/media/mi/+dhgwghv https://subsplash.com/atholbaptistchurch/media/...

30/04/2024

New Episode posted.
Why we should support Israel against Hamas!

The trio of pastors look at reasons why the US should support Israel against Hamas regardless of our Judeo-Christian values, as compelling as they are.

The trio of pastors look at reasons why the US should support Israel against Hamas regardless of our Judeo-Christian values, as compelling as they are. You might also like: https://subsplash.com/atholbaptistchurch/media/mi/+94zj7bf

23/04/2024

New Episode!!
Library P**n Act To Become Law In Idaho
Pastors Chris, Greg, and Ken discuss one of the most controversial bills passed by the 2023 Idaho Legislature and the arguments against it.

Pastors Chris, Greg, and Ken discuss one of the most controversial bills passed by the 2023 Idaho Legislature and the arguments against it.

09/04/2024

New Episode!! Crisis of faith.
Have You Or Someone You Know Ever Had a Crisis Of Faith?
How To Not Only Survive, But To Thrive In Its Aftermath

Pastors Chris, Greg, and Ken talk about how they had almost lost their faith but overcame their doubts through greater trust in God’s goodness, love, and mercy.

Pastors Chris, Greg, and Ken talk about how they had almost lost their faith but overcame their doubts through greater trust in God’s goodness, love, and mercy.

02/04/2024

New Episode: Taboo Talk: What Does What We Are Not Saying Say About Us?

Pastors Chris, Greg, and Ken survey some of the ideas and things that our culture in general, and Christians in particular, consider off-limits to talk about and reconsider them in the light of the Scriptures.

Pastors Chris, Greg, and Ken survey some of the ideas and things that our culture in general, and Christians in particular, consider off-limits to talk about and reconsider them in the light of the Scriptures.

27/03/2024

New Episode: WARNING... technical difficulties. You will need to turn your volume up.

The pastors converge on the subject of the normalization and popularization of death, dying, and the dead by our popular culture and its effects on the human psyche compared to the biblical worldview.

For part 1 of this episode, listen to:
America’s Obsession With Death And Murder - Part 1

The pastors converge on the subject of the normalization and popularization of death, dying, and the dead by our popular culture and its effects on the human psyche compared to the biblical worldview. For part 1 of this episode, listen to: https://atholbaptistchurch.org/subspla.sh/qp9ct4k

19/03/2024

America’s Obsession With Death And Murder

The pastors converge on the subject of the normalization and popularization of death, dying, and the dead by our popular culture and its effects on the human psyche compared to the biblical worldview.

The pastors converge on the subject of the normalization and popularization of death, dying, and the dead by our popular culture and its effects on the human psyche compared to the biblical worldview.

14/03/2024

Have you listened to our last episode about ROCKET???? Give it a listen here.... https://atholbaptistchurch.subspla.sh/ghrh6x4

12/03/2024

New Episode - How the Kootenai County Jail Has Gone To the Dogs

Kootenai County has experienced several years of explosive growth and so has the Kootenai County Jail. The jail is overcrowded and understaffed, which creates stressful working conditions for sheriff's deputies and support staff. Chris and Ken meet with Sheriff Bob Norris and Jail Program Director John McSwain to discuss how Rocket—a trained and certified Brittany Spaniel therapy dog—has made a difference in the department's morale and public relations.

Kootenai County has experienced several years of explosive growth and so has the Kootenai County Jail. The jail is overcrowded and understaffed, which creates stressful working conditions for sheriff's deputies and support staff. Chris and Ken meet with Sheriff Bob Norris and Jail Program Director J...

05/03/2024

NEW EPISODE: Idaho Attorney General Asserts State's Rights On the National Scene

Recent Court Victories By Raul Labrador

Chris and Ken look at three court cases that Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador is fighting to uphold existing state laws that protect Idaho children, both born and unborn.

Chris, Greg, and Ken look at three court cases that Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador is fighting to uphold existing state laws that protect Idaho children, both born and unborn.

01/03/2024

NEW EPISODE: A Closer Look At the COVID Clotting Controversy. Interview with Craig and Kim

Chris, Greg, and Ken interview members of their church who have first-hand experience with the strange, fibrous blood clots that are allegedly caused by the COVID virus or its vaccines and are suspected of causing the deaths of otherwise healthy people.

Chris, Greg, and Ken interview members of their church who have first-hand experience with the strange, fibrous blood clots that are allegedly caused by the COVID virus or its vaccines and are suspected of causing the deaths of otherwise healthy people.

28/02/2024

Our weekly podcast is being recorded at a different time this week. Stay TUNED!!!

20/02/2024

New Episode just dropped.....
Bonkers Bible Questions

Chris, Greg, and Ken wrestle with several passages in the Bible that many people find hard to understand at best or unbelievable at worst.

Chris, Greg, and Ken wrestle with several passages in the Bible that many people find hard to understand at best or unbelievable at worst.

14/02/2024

New Episode: What the 2024 Idaho Legislature Is Working On

Chris, Greg, and Ken look at some of the bills currently being debated and refined by our elected legislators. There’s a lot to be concerned about.

Chris, Greg, and Ken look at some of the bills currently being debated and refined by our elected legislators. There’s a lot to be concerned about. https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/ https://legislature.idaho.gov/legislators/whosmylegislator/