Best Two Pastors and a Dieken Podcasts (2025)

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Theobite 033: Does Scripture Promise Answered Prayer? 10:24

3d ago10:24

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How should we view answered prayer? Do we accept the promises of "ask and you shall receive" to be carte blanche on everything we ask? How do we view such things in light of all of scripture? As Patheos.com challenges us to think critically, seriously, and fully about prayer, Patke and Sean seek to give answers to this challenge. Listen in and be b…

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Honoring Disabled Image-Bearers: An Interview with Ryan Chase 51:16

10d ago51:16

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Maybe it's an elderly relative. Maybe it's a handicapped friend. God has created all in His image, including those with disabilities. In a world where disabled image bearers are often looked at with shame or even as less than human, how does the Christian respond? In this interview, Ryan Chase, pastor and father of physically challenged children, o…

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082: Caring for the Aged in the Church 31:04

12d ago31:04

31:04

What role does the Christian have in caring for the elderly? How does the word speak to such realities in our day? As Sean and Patke continue talking about 1 Timothy, be blessed and challenged in your care or potential care for the needy in your life. Support the show

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Theobite 032: To the Jew First? 7:35

19d ago7:35

7:35

Why does Jesus disallow His followers from speaking to non-Jewish people in Matthew 10? Does God somehow love them less? Listen in as Sean unpacks the love of God and His plan in scripture. Support the show

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081: The Value of Passion Week Remembrance 33:34

26d ago33:34

33:34

As the church prepares for the resurrection of our Savior, it is good for us to have yearly and consistent times of remembrance. As Sean and Patke reflect on the events of the Passion Week, may your week be blessed as you anticipate your own celebration of His resurrection. Support the show

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Theobite 031: Jesus Didn't Have Brothers Did He? 11:52

1M ago11:52

11:52

Patheos.com again challenges: Why Didn't Jesus Have His Family Care For Mary? Instead of Jesus' brothers, Jesus gives Mary into the care of John. Does this demonstrate that Jesus didn't have brothers? Listen in and be challenged by the text. Support the show

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080: Repairing Broken Church Leadership in I Timothy 35:26

1M ago35:26

35:26

How do you fix a church that's broken down? One focus is on the character of the leadership. That's what Paul does in I Timothy 3 as he speaks to Timothy on how to fix what has gone wrong. As Sean and Patke work through this text, listen in and be blessed by the word. May the Lord use it for your good and His glory. Support the show…

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Lessons From The Story of John: An Interview with Bryan Anderson from TBC in George, IA 49:40

1M ago49:40

49:40

A whole book was written that "these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name." This book was written so that Christians would be powerful evangelists. As Bryan Anderson takes us through this book, may you be blessed by its teachings. Support the show…

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Theobite 030: Cut Out Your Eye? 13:43

2M ago13:43

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Of all of the strong statements from Christ, this is one of the biggest of not THE biggest. "If your right eye makes you stumble, tear it out and throw it from you; for it is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. "If your right hand makes you stumble, cut it off and throw it from you;…

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079: The Tragic Story of Ephesus and Timothy's Job to Fix it 37:20

2M ago37:20

37:20

Following their conversation on the church, Sean and Patke go in depth into I Timothy to help you understand what the church is. Listen in and be blessed. Support the show

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Theobite 029: When is the End? 12:05

2M ago12:05

12:05

Patheos.com once again challenges the Christian. When is the end of all things? According to Jesus, no man knows the day nor the hour (Mark 13:32). Yet, is it true to say that Paul tells us that we CAN know the day and hour because he has told us that "we are not in darkness?" (I Thessalonians 5:1-5) Is it possible for the Christian to know when th…

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078: Your Need for the Church 32:39

2M ago32:39

32:39

As you work through the sticky situations in your life, you need the church. You may know that but what you may not know is that those sticky situations won't be as helpfully solved unless you have been going to church consistently to begin with. As your hosts speak on the role the church plays in solving ethical dilemmas, may the Lord bless you as…

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Exposing the Secrets of Cursillo: An Interview with Brian Janssen Pastor of Hospers PCA 56:20

2M ago56:20

56:20

Maybe you've experienced it: an emotional "camp-like" environment. The exhausted fellow attenders begin to get weepy, they begin telling the deep secrets of their hearts, and after the emotions are over there is a mountain-top experience for a time. Many a Christian has gone through such an event, but do we need them? Are these even Christian to be…

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Theobite 028: Do We Render to Caesar? 10:43

2M ago10:43

10:43

During the COVID lockdowns, many Christians quoted Matthew 22:21 saying, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's." in order to maintain obedience to those lockdowns and close church gatherings. But is that what that text is talking about? As Sean handles this text, we must ask the question what belongs to…

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077: Not Everything is Black and White, You Need Wisdom 31:20

3M ago31:20

31:20

As you look at this current world, so much dramatic change has turned navigating this life into something that can be very difficult. With technological advances, governmental decisions, and a society jettisoning Christian beliefs and ethics; it can be difficult to determine where you are let alone where you're going. In this episode, Sean and Patk…

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Theobite 027: Does God Keep Evil from Good Christians? 12:54

3M ago12:54

12:54

The challenge comes once again from Patheos.com. As Christians are gunned down, how can a Christian say that God exists? How can that be especially when it seems that He has promised blanket protection if you are righteous? "No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil." (Proverbs 12:21) "Because you have m…

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076: The Nitty Gritty of Living Out the Word 29:59

3M ago29:59

29:59

It can be a challenge both knowing AND living out the word. Theologic is often about knowing the word but in this episode Sean and Patke talk about the nitty gritty of applying the word. How do we apply what we know from the word when we find ourselves in a challenging situation? How do we live out the word when circumstances in our lives make it s…

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On the Apocalypse: A Round Table Zoom Discussion on Revelation With Jeff Poppinga, Tanner Van Beek, and Zac Patke. 57:33

3M ago57:33

57:33

It just so happens that multiple pastors in NW Iowa are preaching through the book of Revelation. As a result, Sean sought to capitalize on that opportunity to have a discussion about the importance of this book. Why is it important to know and to preach through this frightening book? How does it benefit the Christian? Listen in and be blessed by a…

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Theobite 026: How did the Crowds REALLY React to Jesus? 9:39

3M ago9:39

9:39

In Sean's personal study with family, he came across what seems to be an apparent contradiction between the gospels? In Matthew 21:33-46, Jesus tells a parable and the crowd responds approvingly. In Luke's account of the same parable in Luke 20:9-19 the crowds responded rejecting the words Jesus said. How do we work through this apparent contradict…

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075: A Spontaneous Talk on Resurrections, Hades, and Even Who Dieken Voted For 30:32

4M ago30:32

30:32

This time, your hosts just hit record and started talking. Check it out! Support the show

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The Great Israel Debate: Does Scripture Teach a National Future for Israel? 2:00:17

4M ago2:00:17

2:00:17

Many thanks to our listeners as they have exercised patience since the last debate. It has been a while but Sean and Zac re-engage on the topic of Israel. Does Scripture teach that Israel will have a future kingdom? Will they receive the land that their forefathers had had? Will there be a great Jewish ingathering to Israel following widespread bel…

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Theobite 025: Who Comes to Steal, Kill, and Destroy? 12:08

4M ago12:08

12:08

In starting a new year, we also start a new category on our Theobite segments in that of commonly misquoted texts. Who comes to steal, kill, and destroy according to John 10? Why does it matter for us to get that right? How might getting that right inform what we look for in seeing the workings of Satan in this current world? Listen in and find out…

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074: "He Descended into Hell..." 30:59

4M ago30:59

30:59

Jesus' spirit had to go somewhere after His spirit departed from His body. Maybe you're curious. Maybe you've heard some pretty hair raising things about it. What actually DID happen to Jesus' Spirit on and after the cross? Listen in and be blessed. Support the show

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The Christian's Continual & Necessary Attraction to the Gospel: An Interview with Ryan Bush from Gospel Portions Podcast 45:11

4M ago45:11

45:11

"Prone to Wander, Lord, I feel it." The words of the hymnwriter ring true to all of God's sheep throughout their sojourn here on this Earth. What draws us back? It may surprise you that the same message the Christian believed to become a Christian in the past has an important place in the present. Do you know how? Listen in to Ryan Bush as Sean and…

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073: The Devilishness of Judas 34:26

5M ago34:26

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There is a uniquely fascination when we seek to understand evil. One of the most evil characters in all of scripture was Judas Iscariot. How could someone so privileged with seeing Christ betray Him in the end? Beyond that, how could such a person show remorse in the end in the way that he did? The question sometimes gets raised, "Did Judas repent …

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Theobite 024: Who was Jesus' Grandfather? 9:09

5M ago9:09

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This Christmas season we take a look at an important part of the gospels' presentation of Jesus, His family line. There seems to be an apparent contradiction between what Matthew says in Matthew 1 and what Luke says in Luke 3 concerning who Jesus' grandfather was. Does the Bible truly contradict? Listen in and find out. Support the show…

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072: When We Complain... 30:16

5M ago30:16

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Ouch! Get ready for a heavily convicting episode. As your hosts tackle the topic of complaining, stick around to the end because not only do they give the true nature of what we are doing when we grumble but they also provide the easy solution to the easy sin of complaining. May you rejoice in God's grace to you when you complain and find the God o…

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Theobite 023: Who Should Be Evangelized? 10:53

5M ago10:53

10:53

Patheos.com gives another challenge to the Bible. Matthew 10 has Jesus telling His disciples not to evangelize non-Jewish people. In Matthew 28, He does. Who really SHOULD be evangelized? Do the Atheists have a point that the Bible is contradicting? Can your hosts deal with this one? Listen in and find out. Support the show…

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Why Your Home Needs Good Theology: An Interview with Ricardo and Arlene Escobar from A Biblical Home 1:08:40

5M ago1:08:40

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For a solid marriage relationship, for a strong parental front, for strong bonds of love with your children, your home needs theology. You need to have a proper and thorough understanding of who God is and what He has done. Ricardo and Arlene Escobar as a part of "A Biblical Home" their goal is that they would be used by God to bless you and your f…

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071: Delivered Over to Satan? 32:04

6M ago32:04

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Harsh language is all over the Bible, but how should the Christian deal with it? Some struggle to process it, some choose to reject its message, but one thing is for sure in each instance and each context where something harsh is spoken by the Holy Spirit, it is right. As your hosts engage one particular passage in I Timothy, take a listen to the h…

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Theobite 022: Have You Blasphemed the Holy Spirit? 10:09

6M ago10:09

10:09

"Whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin." Mark 3:29 ESV Are you guilty of an eternal sin? What even is this sin? Listen in and find out. Support the show

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070: Saving Faith & Grace, Living Faith & Grace 35:43

6M ago35:43

35:43

The same faith and grace that saves is what the Christian lives in for the rest of his life. As your hosts engage the topic, listen in and be blessed. Support the show

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Theobite 021: Do We Get What "Pearls before Swine" Means? 13:29

6M ago13:29

13:29

Christians have read Jesus' words that we must not cast pearls before swine (Matthew 7:6). This is also spoken in common conversation. But are we sure we know what that means? What's more, Jesus is talking about certain people and calling them pigs. As Sean leads Patke in discussion listen carefully for the meaning of this phrase, why such harsh wo…

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Expository Preaching; THE Way to Preach the Word: An Interview with Dr. Dean Taylor Pastoral Professor at FBBC, Ankeny, IA. 45:06

6M ago45:06

45:06

Have you ever wondered if you or your Pastor represent Christ accurately and well when speaking on God's behalf? Whether in the pulpit, in personal counseling, or in practical living; The church must know what God has truly said. In this episode, Zac Patke interviews Dr. Dean Taylor from Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa as he presents th…

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069: Preaching the Scriptures AND the Resurrection 37:44

6M ago37:44

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Should we unhitch ourselves from the Old Testament? This is a question posed by prominent church leaders in our day. What happens if we divorce the preaching of the scriptures with the preaching of the resurrection? Is that how Christians have always done it? As our hosts delve into the topic of the gospel, the scriptures, and the resurrection, let…

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Theobite 020: On What Day was Jesus Crucified? 11:05

7M ago11:05

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Patheos.com claims that there is a contradiction between when the Passover meal was eaten and when Jesus was crucified. Was Jesus Crucified BEFORE the Passover meal or AFTER? Can your host handle this? Listen in and find out. Support the show

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068: The Inescapable Dangers of Adultery 40:37

7M ago40:37

40:37

"Flee Sexual Immorality" I Corinthians 6:18 In a culture destructively wrapped up in sexual vice of every kind, so many are unaware of the prisons that they have put themselves in that will eventually become their tombs. As your hosts discuss the issue of sexual vice and adultery, the truth of such things goes beyond the external acts and all the w…

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Theobite 019: Did Jesus Really Raise The Little Girl from the Dead? 9:03

7M ago9:03

9:03

In taking a look at another hard saying of Jesus, our hosts take us on a trip through death in scripture. What is death truly for the Christian? How does Jesus' statement concerning the little girl that "She is not dead but sleeping," also part of the blessed hope of Christians? As Sean unpacks this text, listen in and be blessed. Support the show…

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How Psalm Singing Shapes Good Worshippers: An Interview with Scott Aniol from G3 Ministries 46:29

7M ago46:29

46:29

Paul commands that we are to sing "Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual songs." (Colossians 3:16). Churches can often sing hymns and spiritual songs but how many sing Psalms? In this interview, Sean and Patke interview author and professor Scott Aniol to help us understand when the church stopped singing them, how we can get back to being obedient to sing …

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Theobite 018: Are All Christians United? 11:55

8M ago11:55

11:55

Patheos.com claims that Jesus' prayer concerning the unity of the church was never fulfilled. In fact, Paul's dealings with division in the Corinthians church are evidence of that failure. Is this a legit contradiction? Can your hosts handle this one? Listen in and find out. Support the show

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067: Why Ruth? 35:26

8M ago35:26

35:26

In this episode, our hosts take on the entirety of a whole Old Testament book. What is the book of Ruth? Why is it important? What might it teach us concerning womanhood? What might it teach us concerning manhood? Listen in and be challenged to think biblically. Support the show

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Theobite 017: Did Job Lose God's Favor? 12:35

8M ago12:35

12:35

From Atheists.org Trusting God “A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD…” — Proverbs 12:2 Now consider the case of Job. After commissioning Satan to ruin Job financially and to slaughter his shepherds and children to win a petty bet with Satan. God asked Satan: “Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfec…

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066: The Laborer, Vineyard, and the Kingdom of Heaven 32:26

8M ago32:26

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In this episode, your hosts delve into the parable found in Matthew 20:1-26. Who is everyone? What is this about? How does it speak to our day? Listen in and grow in grace. Support the show

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Fighting for the Lutheran Faith? An Interview with Chris Rosebrough from the Fighting for the Faith YouTube Channel 52:12

8M ago52:12

52:12

In all honesty, the current church in America and even around the world is missing two very important things: A proper unity with true believers that believe different, acceptable beliefs and a proper warning against false believers who teach dangerous, unacceptable beliefs. The American church lacks biblical discernment and it shows in this way. M…

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Theobite 016: Eat Jesus' Flesh and Drink His Blood? 12:59

9M ago12:59

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John 6:53-54 "So Jesus said to them, "I assure you: Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you do not have life in yourselves. Anyone who eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day," Are Christians therefore to be cannibals? How do we understand this hard saying of Jesus? Lis…

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065: The Excellencies of the Holy Spirit 42:12

9M ago42:12

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Concluding this three part series, your hosts explain the dynamic and powerful work of the Holy Spirit. How does He work in relation to the other two members of the triune Godhead? How has He demonstrated His role in creation, striving with man, and salvation? Listen in and be richly blessed. Support the show…

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Theobite 015: Was God Consistent in Condemning Incest? 12:32

9M ago12:32

12:32

From Atheists.org: "“Cursed be he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his father, or the daughter of this mother…” — Deuteronomy 27:22 “And if a man shall take his sister, his father’s daughter, or his mother’s daughter…it is a wicked thing….” — Leviticus 20:17 [But what was god’s reaction to Abraham, who married his sister — his father’s d…

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064: On Trump's Assassination Attempt and Christian Hope 38:32

9M ago38:32

38:32

As society seems to be having one historical event after another, one can feel overwhelmed. As your hosts look back at a current event surrounding the attempted assassination attempt against Donald Trump, they ask, "What hope do Christians have beyond the 2024 election?" May the Lord comfort and shape us for the road ahead as we live for His glory.…

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Video Critique: Miracles, Leviticus, and the Trump Assassination Attempt 40:26

9M ago40:26

40:26

As we consider the tragic events that happened in Butler, Pennsylvania as President Trump was shot, we rejoice that he is ok and are glad for his recovery. It is hard to deny that this has spurred on many other chains of events. Some good others not so much. Within the church there are those who having seen the events transpire, believe that there …

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Theobite 014: Is Scripture Clear on How We are Saved? 11:53

9M ago11:53

11:53

After a lengthy statement read in the episode, Patheos.com poses the problem of the Bible's view on how people are saved. This poses the question: Is scripture consistent when it comes to the message on how someone is saved? As your hosts delve into this apparent contradiction, listen in and see if the explanation fits. Support the show…

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