The Innerfire Podcast
As the culture turns its back on God, many Christians are missing out on the fulfilling life God gives His people. Listening to The Innerfire Podcast, you will be informed and inspired as father and son confront modern complexity with timeless truth. Join us and get equipped to live out the Word in every facet of life.
Episodes
84 episodes
INTRODUCING The Life I Now Live: A Systematic Guide to Living Out the Word
The Life I Now Live is out! With a new book comes a new season of The Innerfire Podcast. In this season premiere, Scotty and Andrew discuss Innerfire's new book–how it came to be, what's inside, and how it can change your life.The Life ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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57:32
What We've Learned in Season 3
Season 3 is a wrap! In this concluding episode, Scotty and Andrew discuss what they have learned over the course of this season and share some very exciting news about what is next for Innerfire.0:00 - Introduction1:58 - Scotty’s re...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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48:19
How Faith Informs Political Views | Politics, Part 4
How should our faith inform our political views? In this episode, Scotty and Andrew discuss various political issues, including abortion, LGBT issues, capital punishment and more, bringing biblical truth to bear on each one.0:00 - Intro...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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55:22
Being a Kingdom Citizen in an Earthly Nation | Politics, Part 3
Christians are, first and foremost, citizens of the Kingdom of God. What does that mean for our citizenship in earthly nations? In this episode, Scotty and Andrew deal with the topics of governmental authority, monarchy, law, and more from a Ch...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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1:00:35
Fighting Injustice and Voting Wisely feat. Herbert Slatery and Alison Kilmartin | Politics, Part 2
In this episode, Scotty and Andrew continue their conversation with Ali and Herbert about fighting injustice and how Christians should vote.0:00 - Introduction1:28 - Practical issues of fighting injustice18:23 - What is the prop...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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37:46
Faith and Citizenship feat. Herbert Slatery and Alison Kilmartin | Politics, Part 1
Herbert Slatery served as Tennessee Attorney General from 2014 to 2022, and Alison Kilmartin serves as senior counsel and vice president of Allied Legal Affairs with Alliance Defending Freedom. They join The Innerfire Podcast to discuss what it...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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44:21
Personal Evangelism | Missions, Part 4
Do you share the Gospel with those around you? Why or why not? In this episode, Scotty and Andrew discuss personal evangelism–what it looks like, what keeps people from doing it, and how to overcome those obstacles.0:00 - Introduction
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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58:40
Faith in Wartime: An Israeli Christian in Her Own Words | Jen Grigorean
Jen Grigorean is an American-Israeli Christian living in Israel with her husband and two kids. She joins The Innerfire Podcast to discuss her perspective of the current war with Hamas, her church community's response, and what faith in wartime ...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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44:14
Showing Christ's Love to the Homeless feat. Glenn Cranfield | Missions, Part 3
Glenn Cranfield is the president and CEO of Nashville Rescue Mission, a Christ-centered community committed to helping those who are hungry, hurting, and experiencing homelessness. Glenn joins The Innerfire Podcast to discuss sharing the love a...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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47:33
Humanitarianism and Overseas Missions | Missions, Part 2
What is the biblical basis for humanitarianism and taking the Gospel overseas? And what does it mean for us? Scotty and Andrew dive into these topics and more in part two of our series on missions.0:00 - Introduction2:07 - How frequ...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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45:43
Eternity and The Great Commission | Missions, Part 1
This may be the most important series we've ever made. In this episode, Scotty and Andrew discuss heaven, hell, and the blood that will be on our hands if we deny the Great Commission.0:00 - Introduction2:46 - The erasure of hell<...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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47:06
Christian Sportsmanship | Leisure, Part 4
Sports are an enjoyable and healthy form of leisure. But when removed from its proper place, it becomes something truly ugly. Scotty and Andrew discuss Christian sportsmanship, as well as books and hobbies.0:00 - Introduction1:33 - ...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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46:59
Music and Comedy | Leisure, Part 3
What kind of music should Christians listen to? What really is the difference between sacred and secular music? What does it mean for music to be good? In this episode, Scotty and Andrew discuss music from a Christian perspective, as well as vi...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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54:03
Spiritual Hazards in Movies and TV | Leisure, Part 2
What kind of movies and TV have you been watching lately? And what effect are they having on your relationship with God? In this episode, Scotty and Andrew discuss the spiritual hazards that lurk within modern film and television.0:00 -...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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1:00:38
Is Jesus Lord Over Your Free Time? | Leisure, Part 1
We all need a break from work periodically. But in our leisure, are we taking a break from being a Christian too? In this episode, Scotty and Andrew make the case that we must glorify God in our leisure.0:00 - Introduction1:34 - Wha...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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56:06
Loving Enemies and Making Friends | Friendship, Part 4
Who is your enemy? And how can you show him love today? In this episode, Scotty and Andrew discuss the biblical command to love our enemies as well as many practical issues of friendship.0:00 - Introduction1:30 - Who is your enemy?<...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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46:26
The Principles of Christian Friendship | Friendship, Part 3
It's easy to be friendly to the people we like, respect, and admire. But what about the people that annoy us, get under our skin, or cannot reciprocate our kindness? In this episode, Scotty and Andrew make the case that Christian friendship mea...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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41:53
How to Be a Good Friend | Friendship, Part 2
What does it mean to be a good friend? Should we be friends with unbelievers? Is God our friend? In this episode, Scotty and Andrew search the Scriptures for answers to these questions. 0:00 - Introduction1:08 - The Bible’s wis...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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44:12
Honey: A Theology of Food in One Word by Andrew Carroll
Honey is much more than a sweet, luxurious treat. In the Bible, it is a vehicle for deep theological truths. In this article, Andrew dives into those truths, discussing gluttony, asceticism, and the ultimate solution to sins of consumption....
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Why We Need Friends | Friendship, Part 1
What is a true friend and why do we need them? In part one of this series on friendship, Scotty and Andrew lay a foundation for the conversation about how to live out the Word in our friendships.0:00 - Introduction1:43 - What is a f...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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45:28
Technology and Faith: A Few Questions Worth Asking Yourself by Johnna Carroll
Is technology helping or hurting you live out your faith? In this article, Johnna poses this and other questions that we should all ask ourselves concerning our use of technology.Website: https://innerfire.comMerch: https://innerfir...
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Social Media and Pornography | Technology, Part 2
Social media: we can't live without it. Or can we? In this episode, Scotty and Andrew take a hard look at the temptations posed by social media and how to address them, as well as the issue of rampant internet pornography.0:00 - Introdu...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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1:29:09
The Tower of Babel and the Smartphone | Technology, Part 1
Many of us continually adopt new technologies. But are we aware of the impact these technologies have on our spiritual health? In this episode, Scotty and Andrew discuss the dangers that modern technologies pose to our relationships with God an...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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1:44:37
Should We Give to All Beggars? by Andrew Carroll
We all pass beggars on the side of the road from time to time. But do we give to them? Should we? In this article, Andrew provides an answer, addressing commonly raised issues along the way.Website: https://innerfire.comMerch: https...
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16:00
Diet, Exercise, Alcohol, and More | Health, Part 2
Diet. Exercise. Mental health. Drugs. Alcohol. Caffeine. Stress. Sleep. Yoga. In this episode, Scotty and Andrew dive into the topic of health maintenance from a Christian perspective, painting a picture of a healthy lifestyle lived for God's g...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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1:40:14