Join hosts Ben and Mike Fust with John Boova III as they explore the portrayal of Jesus and Christian themes in contemporary media, discussing theatrical interpretations from “The Chosen” to “Narnia.” Delve into the nuances of rebuke in faith, handling criticism, and the dynamics of charismatic recovery ministries. Unpack the complexities of romant…

In this captivating episode of “Live from the Path,” hosts Ben, Mike, and Dan dive into a mélange of entertaining and thought-provoking topics. The conversation kicks off with light-hearted banter about government buildings and public bathrooms, seamlessly transitioning into deeper discussions about the complexities of modern life and personal enco…

this week, we’re trying to figure out whether there are Christian cultural norms that don’t have anything to do with following Jesus. Also, why is God God allowed to send Angels who lie to people and cause them disorientation? And Boova and the bog witch. The post The Bog Witch first appeared on Live From The Path.…

This week, should a man who has a criminal past of be allowed to be a pastor involved in prison and recovery ministry? The details probably matter. Plus, can we agree with any of the prayer given at the Trump inauguration prayer breakfast, the one the President called “nasty”? Finally, advice on Dear Live From The Path, including sharing a vacation…

This week, bad Christian guidance for the new year, whether it’s ok to not like Solomon, and a tussle with Paul’s call to follow the leader. Also, advice on Dear Live From The Path. The post BeliefNet.Org.Com first appeared on Live From The Path.By livefromthepath

This week, praying for the church by praying for yourself and your direct sphere of influence. Plus, why would you still name your kid Saul (from Tarsus) when the namesake of the kid was such a junky king of Israel? Also advice on Dear Live From The Path. The post Ballad of Vince Parsons first appeared on Live From The Path.…

This week on Live From The Path, if everything the Trump government is after comes true, are we ready to take action? Go ahead and listen, we may not be talking about what you think. Also, the witch of Endor and the surprising not surprising heartbreak of leading people towards Jesus. Plus advice on Dear Live From The Path. The post Are We Ready? f…

This week, 70% of Christians believe that the Holly Spirit can speak through AI. Plus, is Jeremiah 29:11 for one or for all? And Boova has an Ask the Pastor on Acts 8. The post Artificial Holy Spirit Intelligence first appeared on Live From The Path.By livefromthepath

This week on the show we’re talking with Dirk Von Stein as he shares songs and stories about his recovery from alcoholism and the road that led him back to music and eventually to Jesus. Plus, Mike’s wife thinks he might be angry with God…and she was right. And on Ask the Pastor, Boova wonders how we can be confident about what is or is not in our …

This week, we’re talking about the difference between believing you are primarily doing things for God compared to with God. Also, prayer in Oklahoma schools, an ask the pastor around how you choose what to teach, and advice on Dear Live From The Path. The post For God or With God first appeared on Live From The Path.…

This week, why folks are having a hard time making friends nowadays. Plus, what the heck is going on with these Jesus/Psychology/Self-help types who seem to constantly have a new revelation on what it looks like to follow Jesus that waxes and wanes by a dating app relationship? Also, what does it actually mean to make disciples? Is the responsibili…

This week, we’re talking about looking back in lament and ahead in wonder when it comes to your relationship with Jesus. Plus advice on Dear Live From The Path. episode 551 The post Wisdom and Wonder first appeared on Live From The Path.By livefromthepath

It’s a Pizza Hut week, 30 minutes or less. Enjoy some quick advice and go about your day. episode 550 The post Britches in Heaven first appeared on Live From The Path.By livefromthepath

This week, Ethan Huffey joins us in studio to talk about delivering Bibles to the villages of Peru. Also, he joins us for a fresh round of Secular vs. Solomon and we give some advice on Dear Live From The Path, including a man with an intrusive concierge and another man who has a fiance who tells long, long stories. episode 549 The post The Peruvia…

This week on the show, is it possible to read too much Bible? What about the risk/rewards of using supplemental material like videos, commentaries and other things to help with Bible study. Plus, when Paul says in 2 Corinthians that he went to the 3rd heaven, what does that mean? No advice this week, but we take a couple of Bible quizzes. You’ve be…

This week, encountering the stories of God administering physical judgment on His own people in the Old Testament can be difficult to understand. How do we understand the seeming differences between the things that Jesus points us to and the scenarios of judgment and justice we see in the Old Testament. Plus, 7 habits to break if you want to get al…

This week, is baptism necessary for salvation? And, is worry and anxiety sinful? And if that doesn’t tickle your feathers, we tie up the show with some advice on Dear Live From The Path, including an extended set of Russian bird impressions at the end. Feedback for the show? Call or text us at (515) 577-0085 The post Birdcage first appeared on Live…

This week, Mike has a visceral reaction to Bitcoin. Plus, Boova asks the pastors whether Judah was a jerk or a savior when he sold his brother to the Ishmaelites. And, how the state of the church might be more like Weekend at Bernie’s. Finally, advice on Dear Live From The Path, including a man who only showers every 3 weeks and a wife who wants to…

This week, parts of the Bible we’re always reading, fighting to understand, and then seem to lose by the next time we revisit (here’s looking at you incident where Moses’ wife had to circumsize their son to save her husband’s life). Also, trips to Tijuana and Zimbabwe bring reminders of the power the Gospel work out there to be done and the energy …

This week, there’s an uproar over the Olympic Last Supper in Paris. Plus, would you agree to portray the crucified Jesus in a live re-enactment if someone ask you to? Finally, we swapped out Dear Live From The Path with the popular internet alternative, “Am I The Donkey’s Behind?”. episode 543 The post The Olympic Supper Club first appeared on Live…

This week on the show, Ben and the Thrift Store Priest tackle how to think about your addictions/compulsions/desires that are hurting you but you just can’t shake. Also, how Ben totally got scammed on Facebook (to the tune of $60) and why Satan and the archangel Michael tussled over Moses’ body. Plus advice on Dear Live From the Path from a lady wa…

In this episode, we’re talking about the problem with a Christian FAT shirt, what you think about when you pray, and whether Christians have a responsibility to speak out on social medial when something of consequence happens in the world. Plus, advice on Dear Live From The Path. The post The Antagonistic Bison first appeared on Live From The Path.…

In this episode, Will the Sickle joins us in studio to talk about whether it’s ok to bring your good deeds to others’ attention to make sure they know you did it because you care about them. Also, a skeezy pastor gets the boot, a Missouri church advertises for starting a militia, and Boova wants to know why Judas had to identify Jesus with a kiss. …

This week, end times prophecies in the Old Testament, a resurgence of Biblical plagues, and Ben thinks aliens are likely. Plus, advice on Dear Live From The Path for a woman who knows her friend is cheating on her husband and wants to figure out how to get away from the situation without providing a reason to the husband, who is also her friend. ep…

This week on the show, trying to convince folks to follow Jesus when the reality is that they often aren’t rejecting based upon logic and facts but simply preference. Also, folks being forced to convert to Islam in Iraq and a pastor who says his affairs and drug abuse were caused by “brokenness”. Finally, advice on Dear Live From The Path, includin…

This week, we’re talking about when it’s ok to swap out items to change our habits and when it’s necessary to cut it off completely. Also, a follow up on last week regarding what the actual expectation of blessing is when you “test God” and trust Him with your money. Plus, advice on Dear Live From The Path, including a mom who doesn’t want her sist…

In this impactful episode, we are joined by Cody McCormick, whose authenticity and insights contributed to the richness of the discussion. Cody’s journey of faith is central to the conversation, highlighting his deepening relationship with Jesus and community. Episode Summary: In an episode that meanders through various thought-provoking dialogues,…

This week, we promised to keep it under an hour…and failed. First, is the church dying? And if so, what do we do about it? Also, advice for a lady who is in her 40’s and can’t seem to find a good man. episode 235 The post First Death, Then Resurrection first appeared on Live From The Path.By livefromthepath

This week on the show, we’re talking about unshocking things you probably already knew about Jesus. Plus, re-thinking blessings and some very shifty thoughts on the presence of angels. Finally, advice on Dear Live From The Path. episode 533 The post Angels and Blessings first appeared on Live From The Path.…

This week, a church invites a greased up, topless fella to swallow swords and climb poles at their men’s conference. Mark Driscoll had thoughts, so do we. Also, Ben has a secret from his wife that he thinks helps him to be a better husband. is that ok in a marriage? Where does the line start and stop between what’s ok to hold back and what isn’t. P…

This week, why it’s ok not to say Calvary or resurrection or blood in your Easter propaganda. Also, ways we can be confident in the reality of the resurrection and how to tell whether there is evil spiritual activity around or targeting you. Finally, we give advice on Dear Live From The Path, including having AI provide hypothetical advice response…

This week, we’re talking about aggressive handshakes and the one question to ask at any church. Plus, places where we might be wrong, including whether it’s necessary to talk about the graphic nature of Jesus’ death, whether it’s ok to chew tobacco and keep swearing, and whether it’s natural to have trouble with focused quiet time with Jesus. Plus,…

This week, we’re talking about 7 things the Church should stop doing (and, of course, why they should go ahead and keep doing some of them). Also, we’re playing a fresh round of “Is This Love?”, a game where you speculate whether the presented situation is an act of love or something else entirely. Finally, advice on Dear Live From The Path, includ…

This week on the show, celebrity encounters, common misconceptions about the Holy Spirit, and how “normal” people hear from God. Plus, advice on Dear Live From The Path, including possibly the worst advice given by secular ever. episode 529 The post Biking with Billy Shatner first appeared on Live From The Path.…

This week, the NY Post says ladies are looking for fellas who have a “babygirl” vibe. We have some thoughts. Plus advice on Dear Live From The Path. episode 528 The post Bring Your Purse to Brunch first appeared on Live From The Path.By livefromthepath

This week, we’re talking about the cacophony surrounding the He Gets Us ad from the Super Bowl. Of the 5 key critiques commonly voiced from Christians about the ad, Ben and Boova find some level of caution in almost all of them. Plus the debut of AI Bible Theatre where we perform a short play about a Bible story generated by AI 10 minutes before th…

This week, sometimes people reject Christianity because they believe God takes all the fun stuff away. The reality is, most folks aren’t happy with their lives and it’s getting worse. We talk about what’s driving this unhappiness and how following Jesus can flip the script. Also, a round of Secular vs. Solomon, Boova’s inquiry on whether it’s ok to…

This week on the show, taking the hurry out of trying to be holy. Plus, being better fellas in the New Year, a fresh round of Woke vs. Toke, plus advice on Dear Live From The Path. Episode 525 The post Jesus Blocked the Jukebox first appeared on Live From The Path.By livefromthepath

This week, we’re talking about things you never thought you would use that, once you did, you’ll never give it up. Plus, Ben has a confession to make and advice on Dear Live From The Path. episode 523 The post A Confession first appeared on Live From The Path.By livefromthepath

This week, we’re talking 10 historically wrong views of Jesus (and why we may be sympathetic to some of them). Plus, Rico Suave, Lil Nas X, and will we be more at our, ahem, ideal weight, in the restoration of all things. Finally, a quiz and some advice on Dear Live From the Path. episode 522 The post Pastor Rico Suave first appeared on Live From T…

Daddy Yankee finds Jesus, can we do church without cell phones, and how do we think about free will if God made Judas (and Pharaoh) do things. Plus, advice on Dear Live From The Path, including a critique on the assumption that most of us “can’t help but” do any given thing. episode 521 The post Beyond Despacito first appeared on Live From The Path…

This week, we’re talking about the 6 things you shouldn’t say if you follow Jesus. Plus, Rob Schneider becomes a Catholic, Liam Neeson teams with TV Jesus, and we’ll discuss why we have the books of the Bible we do and why Revelation is the end of it. Also, advice on Dear Live From The Path. episode 520 The post Saying Flesh first appeared on Live …

This week we’re talking with Empty Smith on his new single “Are You There?”. Also, things you thought were in the Bible but are not plus sins that aren’t really sins and John’s particularly fiery commentary on Judas. Plus advice on Dear Live From The Path. episode 519 The post Empty Smith first appeared on Live From The Path.…

This week, we’re talking about how well you know your spouse. Plus, should the church be afraid of AI and is it ok to withhold communion from folk? Plus advice on Dear Live From The Path. episode 518 The post She Knows, Right? first appeared on Live From The Path.By livefromthepath

This week, we catch up with old friends of the show in the Jeff Arrandale band. They perform some tunes, let us know what they’ve been up to, and talk about whether it’s difficult to be original writing Jesus tunes. episode 517 The post Guy Man Dude first appeared on Live From The Path.By livefromthepath

Talking the movement of the gospel in Zimbabwe, how to re-engage with the simple joys of following Jesus, and a primer on how to think about the nation of Israel in relation to current events. Plus advice on Dear Live From The Path. episode 516 The post A Gray Area first appeared on Live From The Path.…

This week, praying with your Uber driver. Plus, why God hates raisin cakes and why Ezekiel was told to talk to the birds. Finally, advice on Dear Live From the Path. episode 515 The post Raisin Cakes first appeared on Live From The Path.By livefromthepath

For the purposes of this show, you should pronounce the title as “Ka-doosh”. The first 10 minutes of the show are probably a waste of your life unless you like conversations around Yul Brynner. For the rest of the show, we’re talking things Christians believe that aren’t in the Bible, the queen of heaven in Jeremiah, and advice on Dear Live From Th…

This week, we discuss whether it’s wrong to name a ministry after yourself. Also, on Ask the Pastor, the prophet Isaiah seems to conflate service to the poor with effective fasting, how should we understand that? And on Dear Live From The Path, helping friends make their way back to church and a wife who retired and is now consumed by crosswords. e…

This week, have you ever been afraid to pray something? And do you remember the moment your faith became “real”, not just something you were surrounded by, taught or know as a fact. Plus, advice for the lady who thinks all men are dumb and the teen who has trouble finding friends on Dear Live From The Path. episode 512 The post One and Three first …