Seeking The Truth & Finding Your Voice — Rich Wilkerson Jr. & Nathan Finochio — Ep 09

On Episode 09 of "Mature Me", Rich and Nathan Finochio tell stories about their life and upbringing, discuss theology and critical thinking, and navigate church tabus in 2024.

Recorded live from The Terrace at VOUS Design District.

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0:00 - Pod Intro
1:34 - Introducing Nathan Finocchio
1:42 - Nathan's Favorite Things About Miami
2:03 - Bible Quiz and Sword Drills
3:43 - Digital Bibles and Preaching Changes
4:05 - What's Gone from Preaching Today
4:48 - The Loss of Sunday Night Church
5:32 - Praying for People Instead of Preaching
6:02 - The Shift in Church Dynamics
7:32 - Nathan's Current Projects and Impact
8:39 - TheosU and Its Mission
9:59 - The Inspiration Behind TheosU
11:09 - The Importance of Theology in Pentecostalism
12:51 - Pentecostals' Love for Scripture
13:48 - Family Devotions and Growing Up Pentecostal
15:36 - Finding Your Voice and Authenticity in Preaching
17:18 - Open-Handed vs. Closed-Handed Issues in Christianity
19:25 - The Value of Disagreement and Debate in Faith
21:17 - Exploring Different Church Styles and Traditions
25:55 - The Role of Humor in Christianity and Leadership
27:53 - Addressing Controversies and Critiques Publicly
30:33 - The Democratic Nature of Social Media for Discussion
32:02 - TheosU Memes and Their Impact on Discussion
34:20 - Comedy as a Tool for Making Points in Faith Discussions
36:04 - The Importance of Authenticity in Ministry and Preaching
38:29 - Nathan's Journey to Finding His Preaching Style
40:02 - Embracing Your True Self in Ministry
41:20 - God Anointing the Real You, Not the Projected You
43:12 - Nathan's Passion for Equipping People with Biblical Knowledge Through TheosU
45:02 - Future of the Church and Embracing Change