Such a fun way to learn about Jesus!
Back Porch Theology is the one podcast I make sure to listen to every week when a new episode drops. It honestly feels like Lisa and Ally take our hands and welcome us to the back porch where the discussions are authentic, challenging, fascinating, and FUN! I'm learning so much about Jesus, the Word of God, and what it means for life today. Lisa has always made me laugh out loud, and even though there is real depth and higher-level thinking in this content, her humor and contagious laughter make it so much fun!!
When Giants Fall
I love y'all so much. Every episode has been encouraging and spirit filled. Having said that I have to disagree a little with the latest episode. Every pastor who has a sexual discretion is not necessarily bad hearted or full of desire to control the church or individuals within the church. Sometimes it's just two broken people who find each other and make a mistake. We tend to forget how much pressure pastors are under and how little support they often have from their elders.Additionally it would have been nice to have had some encouragement for the families of the pastors who have made these kind of mistakes. Years ago, my husband was pastoring a fairly large church in a fairly small city. He had an affair with a woman who was not a member of our church and didn't even live in the same city. Our leadership handled it terribly. If they had handled his sin with the love and grace that they handled every other church members indiscretions, we could have healed so much more quickly and helped others as they tried to heal their broken marriages. Instead, it led to 10 years of bitter pain and distrust of church leadership. We were not expecting to be able to keep on pastoring, but we were not loved well through the process. We were forced to leave the church without being able to apologize to them, and the church body was told not to contact us under any circumstances. We had our whole support system yanked out from under us.However, we never left the Lord and continued to trust him, even though we found the church so untrustworthy. Now through lots of counseling for both of us, my husband has a thriving men's ministry where he helps men through the same problems he encountered so many years ago.We truly love the church and know that it is God's plan for us, but it would be great if church leadership could have some sort of training on how to handle these kinds of situations.Sincerely,Allison Small
Growing my walk with Jesus....just what I needed
I have been stuck. I have grown with God and His Word in that last few years and it has felt like I hit a block wall. I crave more, I needed something deeper, but fun. This is just what I needed in the current season I am in!!! I love how honest, fun, and deep these back porch convos are!! I have started from the beginning and listening to each episode twice because I miss things and really want to learn!! And boy do you!! I have purchased my first Lisa Harper book and loving it!! Can't wait to read them all and I want to start her Luke study after I finish my current study!!!! Praising God for you Lisa!! Your podcast has revived me and I am so grateful for you, AL, and all those spreading the wisdom and love of God!!
I. Love. This. Show.
BPT (Back Porch Theology if Missy is reading this ;) is wonderful. You all have some very talented and knowledgeable guests on from time to time. But the whole family was there today (Lisa, Allison, and Dr. H) and I just sighed a sigh of contentment. My favorite episodes are the ones that include all three of you.
Thank you
Lisa and Christy for sharing that even strong, wise, highly knowledgeable women go through the process of taking that faith step. Assuring us with your experience that God is faithful in return. And teaching us that ravenous prayer is part of faith journey.
I love listening to BPT
This podcast has gifted me with knowledge of the Bible and Doctor Howard putting ideas on the lower shelf is so helpful! I wish I could listen every day!
Maybe use a talking stick?
BPT makes my commute less daunting. I have laughed and I have cried during multiple episodes. However I find myself irritated when Lisa interrupts everyone constantly. I knew it's technically her show, but goodness gracious! I wish she could hear herself and practice restraint. Many times a guest speaker is talking and she interrupts so much that they never get to make their point or finish their thoughts. I've found myself asking "Why does she have guest speakers when she's just going to hijack their message?" And poor Allison. I know y'all are best friends, but sometimes Lisa interrupts Allison and takes over the topic and leaves Allison hanging. I have yelled, "LET ALLISON FINISH!" several times while driving down the road and we never get to hear the rest of Allison's sentences. Just once I'd like to hear Allison say, "whoa, crazy woman-let me finish..." I don't know how Dr. Howard was able to teach her anything if she interrupted his lectures like she does his part of the show. Lisa is great and has a ton of good stuff to say, but sometimes she should be quiet and listen. She's funny and kind and humble, but I would like to challenge her see if she can hold her comments until it's an appropriate time to share them. Maybe y'all need a talking stick! Kidding...sorta. God bless you all!!
Kerygma Summit Panel
How many weeks are you going to have panels? Miss you regular style. Too much fawning over the scholar you are talking with.
Love!! But...
I love this podcast and the guests, but, Lisa needs to not interrupt and let her guests speak. When Dr. Scot McKnight was a guest, Lisa interrupted and threw things in that didn't have to be said, resulting in less time for Dr. McKnight to speak.
Theology that belongs on every porch
I really appreciate the great discussions that take place. As a man, I don't feel out of place because the discussions are for everyone. Blessings to you.
Reviews
Such a fun way to learn about Jesus!
Back Porch Theology is the one podcast I make sure to listen to every week when a new episode drops. It honestly feels like Lisa and Ally take our hands and welcome us to the back porch where the discussions are authentic, challenging, fascinating, and FUN! I'm learning so much about Jesus, the Word of God, and what it means for life today. Lisa has always made me laugh out loud, and even though there is real depth and higher-level thinking in this content, her humor and contagious laughter make it so much fun!!
When Giants Fall
I love y'all so much. Every episode has been encouraging and spirit filled. Having said that I have to disagree a little with the latest episode. Every pastor who has a sexual discretion is not necessarily bad hearted or full of desire to control the church or individuals within the church. Sometimes it's just two broken people who find each other and make a mistake. We tend to forget how much pressure pastors are under and how little support they often have from their elders.Additionally it would have been nice to have had some encouragement for the families of the pastors who have made these kind of mistakes. Years ago, my husband was pastoring a fairly large church in a fairly small city. He had an affair with a woman who was not a member of our church and didn't even live in the same city. Our leadership handled it terribly. If they had handled his sin with the love and grace that they handled every other church members indiscretions, we could have healed so much more quickly and helped others as they tried to heal their broken marriages. Instead, it led to 10 years of bitter pain and distrust of church leadership. We were not expecting to be able to keep on pastoring, but we were not loved well through the process. We were forced to leave the church without being able to apologize to them, and the church body was told not to contact us under any circumstances. We had our whole support system yanked out from under us.However, we never left the Lord and continued to trust him, even though we found the church so untrustworthy. Now through lots of counseling for both of us, my husband has a thriving men's ministry where he helps men through the same problems he encountered so many years ago.We truly love the church and know that it is God's plan for us, but it would be great if church leadership could have some sort of training on how to handle these kinds of situations.Sincerely,Allison Small