The Preacher and the Pawnbroker
Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready
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What about Israel?
Robert and Tobey discuss why Israel is perpetually at the center of our global attention. How should we approach these inevitable discussions?
You've got a friend in me...
What does it take to cultivate lifelong friendships? Tobey and Robert discuss from a place of mutual experience.
Power corrupts...
The old adage makes us ask if power always corrupts...? Can we predict it; prevent it? Robert and Tobey discuss scenarios and safeguards with regard to corruption.
Good Things...Bad People?
We often hear the question, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" Robert and Tobey flip the question as they challenge the premise.
Grumpy Old Men...Finishing Well
Finishing well is not just for runners. Tobey and Robert discuss some of the things that make us prickly (or soft) as we age.
Kill or be killed...?
Capital punishment, self-defense, protecting those we love? Robert and Tobey discuss the taking of human life. Is it ever justified? No easy answers...
Mission Drift..."Off the Mark"
People, businesses, churches and government all deal with mission drift. Robert and Tobey discuss some methods of self assessment and "course correction."
Tribalism
Does it really need to be "us vs. them?" Maybe we should stop listening to those who benefit from keeping us arguing (instead of asking the right questions).
Life in a box
How small do we make the literal and figurative worlds in which we live? Tobey and Robert discuss how we can stretch ourselves in this episode.
Boundaries
Creating boundaries in life is what separates sanity from insanity. Robert and Tobey discuss a few things that may just require a little introspection.
Bad news...good news
The good news rarely has the same impact without a really clear understanding of the bad news. Robert and Tobey discuss the best news of all.
Spurring change
Whether unexpected change spurs us, or we are attempting to spur change in our own life, there are strategies for handling the transition. Robert and Tobey discuss in this week's episode.
Change is inevitable
It can be a source of great anxiety, but is necessary if we want to grow. Robert and Tobey discuss how to best handle change in our lives.
What is a Proverbs 31 woman?
Robert and Tobey take a diversion and discuss a scripture passage that highlights a "woman of noble character."
Give and go?
It doesn't just benefit others when we decide to give and go...it changes us as well. On the heels of a trip to Mexico, Tobey discusses with Robert the importance of outreach and open hands.
The root of all evil
Money definitely comes with its share of landmines. Tobey and Robert discuss a few in this week's episode.
Money...
What is a "healthy perspective" on money? Robert and Tobey discuss this, among other New Year's resolutions.
It's not just a day of the year...
Why does so much of the world pause to celebrate Christmas? Is there more to it than shopping, sweets and holiday classics? Follow Robert and Tobey on their rabbit trails to the true meaning of…
Schooling ain't Education
Is our K-12 system failing us? Is college a scam? This week, Robert and Tobey weigh in on education in the U.S.
Brain Crutches
Have we stopped using our brains? Or at least less than we used to before things like GPS made everything simpler? Is the technology we've adopted making us stupid? Robert and Tobey discuss this…
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The Preacher and the Pawnbroker has published 32 episodes since September 2024, covering topics in Christianity, Philosophy.
The Preacher and the Pawnbroker is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 55m.
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