Thinking Well
Thinking Well is a podcast hosted by members of Lake Worth Baptist Church in Lake Worth, TX, Kyle Reeves, Tom Plemmons and Brice Reeves. In this podcast we discuss doctrine, precepts, preferences, Christian liberty, apologetics and current events from a Christian world view. From time to time expect to have guests drop in in the form of preachers, pastors, teachers, missionaries and our church members as we try to instill a desire for Thinking Well by applying Bible truths to our lives. To contact us, please feel free to email us at podcast@lakeworthbaptist.org.
Episodes
Friday Apr 26, 2024
EP.40 - Protecting Life with Love and Compassion
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
On this episode, Kyle and Tom are joined by LWBC youth pastor Ryan Reeves to discuss the topic of abortion and how we as Christians should approach this subject, specifically in regards to how we deal with those who have had abortions, those considering it, and why our society has normalized this atrocity. As Christians we believe that life begins at conception and that all life should be protected as an image bearer of God.
But how can we approach these topics in love and with grace? How do we impact our neighborhood, our communities and be a beacon of hope and godly change that we really need in our culture? How can we show the love of Christ as we are presented with opportunity to defend - or even debate - what we perceive as a biblical truth?
How do we share the gospel with those that are in need of forgiveness and reconciliation?
Friday Apr 12, 2024
EP.39 - College Prep: Ready or not?
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
On this episode, Kyle and Tom welcome guest Gracie Johnson to discuss the challenges of being a Christian in the college world.
Statistics show that 50%-80% of professing Christian young adults abandon their faith during their time at institutions of higher education. How as Christians can we set our students up for success, not just to endure and strengthen our faith in college, but to be salt and light to world so in need? How can parents help their children and how can the young adults add to the foundation provided as they prepare to go to what could itself be considered a mission-field?
Friday Mar 29, 2024
EP.38 - God or an Image?
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
On this episode, Kyle and Tom discuss the 2nd commandment - Thou shalt not make any graven image.
Is this a repeat or furtherance of the first commandment? Is it a standalone? What does it mean?
We have a habit of trying to fit God in a box of our own design, and in doing so we often make a "graven image" of what we think he's like. Tune in as we try to adjust our thinking on this topic.
Friday Mar 15, 2024
EP.37 - The Perfect Prayer (AMEN Conference S2)
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
From the AMEN conference at Fellowship Baptist Church in Liberal, Kansas - a challenging message on Christ's prayer in the Garden by Pastor Kurt Skelly from Faith Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
While this was preached at a men's conference, the truths provided on prayer are applicable across all demographics.
You can hear Kurt daily on his podcast "Everyday Truth" where he walks through books of the Bible exegetically 15 minutes a day. You can find his podcast on every platform, as well as YouTube.
Friday Mar 01, 2024
EP.36 - A Discussion on Tactics
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
In this episode, Kyle and Tom discuss a Book by Gregory Koukl on how we can share the gospel.
Apologetics aren't just about defending our views and beliefs, we need a plan, we need tactics. Gregory Koukl does a great job of presenting some valid options for how we can more effectively share Jesus with the people we meet and the people we know.
Friday Feb 16, 2024
EP.35 - Begat, begat, begat - the lists
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
On this episode, Kyle and Tom discuss everyone's favorite - lists. If all God's Word is given by inspiration and profitable, what are lists for?
Inspired by a message from Bro. Darrell Sparks, this is the "List" episode.
Friday Feb 02, 2024
EP.34 - To Him be all Glory
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Friday Feb 02, 2024
On this episode, Kyle and Tom talk to Ty Hirsch. Ty shares his testimony and how God has shaped him to be used in ministry.
There are struggles in life. There are dark times. God is there in all situations. He works to his good. He has great plans and wants to use each and every one of us to his glory. He wants and deserves the glory in every valley and mountaintop season. It is on those mountaintops we celebrate his presence in every season of life, making the light of his favor that much more precious.
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, TO HIM BE GLORY in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.(Ephesians 3:20-21)
Friday Jan 19, 2024
EP.33 - Let's talk Stewardship
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Friday Jan 19, 2024
On this episode, Kyle and Tom are joined once again by Zac and Dan to discuss biblical stewardship. So much more than just our finances, we are stewards of ALL God has given us.
But what we do with our finances is a good indicator of where our heart is at.
Friday Jan 05, 2024
EP.32 - New Year, Same God
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
In our first new episode after the break, Kyle, Tom and Brice ring in the new year with what may be an obvious topic - New Year's resolutions and goals.
Should we make them? Are they effective? Can we utilize them to renew focus, refresh commitments to God and his service? Regardless of what 2023 may have looked like for us spiritually, we may have struggled, failed or grown exponentially. No matter what 2023 was like, it is a new year and God is still good, he still forgives, he still quickens, he still has plan of us and wants us to live a life in him more abundantly.
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
EP.31 - Christmas Bonus Episode
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Merry Christmas!! As a gift from the podcast team, Tom reads the Christmas Story from Luke 2.
We pray you and yours have a very Merry Christmas and a special time to remember the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Can we be like the shepherds and proclaim our Savior to the world?
A thinking well, a well of thinking...
The name has so many applications. the Bible is a deep well of thinking. We'll never run out of subject matter. At the same time, we want to use it to promote good thinking, or thinking well. Yet sometimes in life we may find ourselves thinking "Well... what about?". All of these avenues apply and we pray that this podcast will be a blessing in your life as each week we tackle new subjects, ask questions and find answers along the way. Bible based, spirit led discussions that meet you where you are. Thanks for joining us on the journey!