Archive - Smashing Idols with Jake Doberenz

Why "Crotch Christianity" Misses the Gospel - SOLO Episode

Reducing Christian identity to beliefs about sexuality distorts the gospel.

23 hrs ago •

21:04

Being a "private parts" police

What's actually most important to God?. PLUS: Debating gay marriage, "Crotch Christianity", and Isaiah 1.

Jun 20 •

No King but Christ and Rethinking Our View of the State - Craig Harguess

Sometimes being a good Christian means being a bad Roman.

Jun 17 •

44:33

If you've ever been a child

It's time to become insignificant. PLUS: Wanting to grow up, kids in New Testament times, and Mark 10:15.

Jun 13 •

How Church Culture Can Turn Leaders Into Idols - David Ruybalid

Effective church leadership should prioritize the well-being of individuals over institutional success.

Jun 10 •

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40:08

How singing saved my life

Worship shapes us. PLUS: Waking up the driver with worship songs, James K. A. Smith, and Psalms 34:1-3 + Psalms 63:3-4.

Jun 6 •

Why Church Size Doesn’t Measure Success - Justin Belt

The future of the church lies in prioritizing people over numbers.

Jun 3 •

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34:38

May 2025

The robot wiggles his ears

Created to created. PLUS: Inventing my first robot, making things for this earth and the next, and Colossians 3:23.

May 30 •

The Sermon on the Mount is Serious - SOLO Episode

It's not just a "nice idea"... it's the commanded way of Jesus.

May 27 •

20:11

SHOWDOWN! Air dryers vs. paper towels

Both sides are wrong. PLUS: The science of handwashing, my most viral Tweet, and Philippians 3:20.

May 23 •

Faith is More than Belief - Kevin Sweeny

Balancing belief-based faith with mysticism and action.

May 20 •

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44:22

A pocket dictionary used for evil

We should take the Sermon on the Mount seriously. PLUS: Being an annoying 6th grader.

May 16 •

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