The Flip Side with Noah Filipiak
Connecting the reality of the gospel to the grit of life. Hosted by pastor and author Noah Filipiak.
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14 hours ago
14 hours ago
Noah has an in-depth conversation with his former seminary professor Dr. David Turner about macro trends in Christian colleges and seminaries, and deep concerns about Noah's alma mater and Dr. Turner's employer of 32 years, Cornerstone University & Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. The conversation will address abusive leadership, dishonesty and manipulation, and merging Christianity with politics, all while boldly claiming to be Christ-centered. This conversation comes from a deep love both Noah and David have for Cornerstone University, and a responsibility they feel to speak up for Kingdom values.
We hope this creates a space for CU/GRTS alumni to process and grieve, and for those who aren't connected with the school to think critically about trends within American Christianity and how that compares to the Jesus of the Bible.
You don't have to agree with everything we say in this conversation. Noah and David don't agree on everything. But we hope this helps you think deeply and pray more effectively.
https://www.instagram.com/voiceofcu https://voiceofcu.wordpress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cornerstonejournalism/
https://drdavidlturner.com/category/theological-education/
Dr. David Turner began teaching at Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary in 1986, later named Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, where he retired in 2018. David is an ordained minister, and has served as a pastor and an interim pastor at four churches. Before coming to Grand Rapids he taught at Baptist Bible College of PA and Grace Theological Seminary. Currently he serves as a Scholar in Residence for New Testament Studies at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He has published two commentaries on Matthew and a monograph on Jesus and the Jewish leaders in Matthew 23. His latest book Interpreting the Gospels and Acts was published by Kregel Publications in their Handbooks for New Testament Exegesis series. He blogs at drdavidlturner.com.
You can also watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/65Oy4v1oEh4
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18 hours ago
18 hours ago
Noah has an in-depth conversation with his former seminary professor Dr. David Turner about macro trends in Christian colleges and seminaries, and deep concerns about Noah's alma mater and Dr. Turner's employer of 32 years, Cornerstone University & Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. The conversation will address abusive leadership, dishonesty and manipulation, and merging Christianity with politics, all while boldly claiming to be Christ-centered. This conversation comes from a deep love both Noah and David have for Cornerstone University, and a responsibility they feel to speak up for Kingdom values.
We hope this creates a space for CU/GRTS alumni to process and grieve, and for those who aren't connected with the school to think critically about trends within American Christianity and how that compares to the Jesus of the Bible.
You don't have to agree with everything we say in this conversation. Noah and David don't agree on everything. But we hope this helps you think deeply and pray more effectively.
https://www.instagram.com/voiceofcu https://voiceofcu.wordpress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cornerstonejournalism/
https://drdavidlturner.com/category/theological-education/
Dr. David Turner began teaching at Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary in 1986, later named Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, where he retired in 2018. David is an ordained minister, and has served as a pastor and an interim pastor at four churches. Before coming to Grand Rapids he taught at Baptist Bible College of PA and Grace Theological Seminary. Currently he serves as a Scholar in Residence for New Testament Studies at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He has published two commentaries on Matthew and a monograph on Jesus and the Jewish leaders in Matthew 23. His latest book Interpreting the Gospels and Acts was published by Kregel Publications in their Handbooks for New Testament Exegesis series. He blogs at drdavidlturner.com.
You can also watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2QtUppjwRHI
Flip Side Notes:
Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net
Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris’ Blend coffee at 10% off.
Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND
Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”)
Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics.
Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Noah has a conversation with Dr. Joy Skarka about her journey of overcoming pornography, as well as the stigma and shame that it came with. Joy is on staff at Authentic Intimacy, which provides a multitude of resources to help men, women, and couples overcome unwanted sexual behavior and find healing. She and Dr. Juli Slattery's new book Her Freedom Journey: A Guide Out of Porn and Shame to Authentic Intimacy is available on July 2nd, 2024. Be sure to pick up your copy today.
Dr. Joy Skarka is the Authentic Intimacy Program Manager and is on the front lines of serving the Authentic Intimacy member community. Joy joined the Authentic Intimacy team in 2020 and has built a transformational ministry for women who struggle with sexual shame and pornography. (Read Joy’s blogs here.)
Joy is passionate about creating spaces to free women from sexual shame and leads online small groups for women with unwanted sexual behavior. She coaches and teaches Christian leaders how to help women find freedom from sexual shame and pornography. Joy is an Adjunct Professor at Dallas Theological Seminary teaching the course “Sexuality and Ethics”.
You can also watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z_lgJb6fGmo
Flip Side Notes:
Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net
Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris’ Blend coffee at 10% off.
Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND
Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”)
Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics.
Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Noah has a conversation with Jalen Seawright on worship and justice. This conversation is meant to help you think critically and come closer to the heart of God for worship and the oppressed. It centers around applying biblical texts to modern day racial and economic injustices, and casts a vision for churches and Christians who believe in the whole Bible and want to obey it and live it out. As Jalen says, "Less talk, and more walk!" You will be challenged and stretched by this conversation. If you want to grow in your walk with the Lord, tune in!
Jalen Seawright is a pastor, community activist and justice advocate. He and his wife reside in the Detroit area and have three beautiful daughters. Jalen is an experienced musician and worship leader who has spent most of his life serving churches in Michigan’s urban core. Jalen continues to work in music and leads worship for various churches in the metro Detroit region. He is currently the Worship Pastor at LifeChurch Southfield and LifeChurch Riverside. He is a member of the band Common Hymnal.
You can also watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jq1Z3pDM-Co
Flip Side Notes:
Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net
Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris’ Blend coffee at 10% off.
Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND
Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”)
Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics.
Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Yo! This 5 MIN FLIP went way long. Just a heads up to brace yourself for 30 minutes and to think of this as more of a mini long-form episode.
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
Noah has a conversation with Drew Boa on the deep layers we need to address to overcome porn and unwanted sexual behavior. Within this, they discuss how trauma affects everyone, not just those with acute trauma experiences, and how this trauma leads us into our addictions and coping mechanisms. You can learn more and get great free resources at www.healyourtrauma.com.
Drew Boa is the founder of Husband Material, where he helps men outgrow pornography. As a Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional (PSAP), Drew has worked with hundreds of men healing all kinds of sexual brokenness. Drew is the author of Redeemed Sexuality and host of the Husband Material Podcast. Drew lives in Colorado Springs, CO with his wife and three kids. His favorite activity is trail running.
You can also watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0PI1NJ5lg_o
Flip Side Notes:
Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net
Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris’ Blend coffee at 10% off.
Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND
Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”)
Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics.
Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Noah interviews Dr. Carol Tanksley on her new book Sexpectations: Reframing Your Good and Not-So-Good Stories About God, Love, and Relationships. The conversation covers a broad spectrum of topics relating to sexuality for singles and married couples and how each of us are looking for sexual wholeness. Noah and Dr. Carol talk at length about when a husband and wife have different levels of sex drive within a marriage, the problems this can cause, and what can be done about it.
Carol Tanksley, M.D., D.Min., is an author, speaker, podcaster, personal coach, licensed OB-Gyn physician, and ordained Doctor of Ministry. Known to some of her friends as Doctor-Doctor, and dubbed by her seminary dean as Doctor of Souls, Dr. Carol currently spends her time leading Dr. Carol Ministries, a parachurch ministry focused on helping people here and around the world find the Fully Alive life Jesus came to bring us especially in the areas of relationships, sexuality, mental wellbeing, and relationship with God.
You can also watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XF1i6-FHf3g
Flip Side Notes:
Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net
Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris’ Blend coffee at 10% off.
Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND
Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”)
Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics.
Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
You may be in the tribe that tells you that Christianity and the Republican Party are one in the same. Or perhaps you are in the tribe that is a reaction to that approach, proclaiming that the policies of the Democrat Party are actually where Jesus would land. What if the Bible offers a very different approach to politics than the one most Christians today take? Preston Sprinkle explores this approach, comparing the United States to biblical Babylon, where God's people lived in exile, and to biblical Rome, where Jesus walked and the first century church got its start.
New York Times bestselling author Dr. Preston M. Sprinkle has written more than a dozen books. He serves as the president of the Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender and as the host of the Theology in the Raw podcast.
His new book is Exiles: Church in the Shadow of Empire.
You can also watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k5bi1S1inNM
Flip Side Notes:
Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net
Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris’ Blend coffee at 10% off.
Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND
Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”)
Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics.
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Noah has a conversation with Michelle Sanchez on the divisions (and attacks) that exist within the Church around doctrines relating to human sexuality and LGBTQ+/Same Sex Attracted people. We hope that after listening you are equipped with some great tools and are drawn to be more humble and Jesus-like in the way you treat all people.
Michelle T. Sanchez (M.Div., Th.M.) has served in various discipleship and evangelism leadership roles for more than a decade, including campus ministry, local church ministry, and national denominational leadership. She currently serves as Executive Director of Revoice. Founded in 2018, Revoice is a growing movement that supports and encourages gay, lesbian, bisexual, and other same-sex-attracted Christians—as well as those who love them—so that all in the Church might be empowered to live in gospel unity while observing the historic Christian doctrine of marriage and sexuality in their local faith communities. Prior to this, Michelle served as Executive Minister of Make and Deepen Disciples for the Evangelical Covenant Church. She has worked as an investment banker with Goldman Sachs and has served in various capacities with the Institute for Bible Reading, Cru, and the Lausanne Movement. Michelle earned an M.Div. and Th.M. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, completed spiritual direction training at Boston College, and studied the life and times of Jesus at Jerusalem University College. She is the author of Color-Courageous Discipleship, Color-Courageous Discipleship Student Edition, and the picture book, God’s Beloved Community. Michelle is a frequent conference speaker whose writings have also appeared in Outreach Magazine, Faith & Leadership, Missio Alliance, The Priscilla Papers, The Message Women’s Devotional Bible (2025), and beyond. Find her at MichelleTSanchez.com.
You can also watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CV7_NQ9cRK8
Flip Side Notes:
Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net
Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris’ Blend coffee at 10% off.
Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND
Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”)
Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Ken Wytsma discusses his journey from being a high-achieving leader to one slowed down by chronic illness and how this has made him relook at his identity. Throughout this conversation, Ken shares a lot of wisdom gained from doing pastoral and justice work for decades, including how to go at a sustainable pace.
Ken is a pastor, entrepreneur, and thought-leader. He is the founder of The Justice Conference, which has reached over thirty thousand people across eleven countries with a message on a theology of justice and God’s call to give our lives away.
Ken is also the author of Pursuing Justice, The Grand Paradox, Create vs. Copy, Redeeming How We Talk, The Myth of Equality, which was named as one of the Top-Five Religion Books of 2017 by Publishers Weekly.
www.kenwytsma.com
You can also watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ih_pqKd-1us
Flip Side Notes:
Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net
Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris’ Blend coffee at 10% off.
Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND
Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”)
Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics.
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Noah's Rant is a stand-alone episode of The Flip Side Podcast with Noah Filipiak. Subscribe to the podcast or this YouTube channel today.
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Noah shares transparently about issues he's had with control, how that has led to depression, and how he has recently experienced a breakthrough. This episode is a sequel to the December 2nd "Five Minute Flip" on the same topic.
Flip Side Notes:
"How to Improve Psychological Flexibility" https://steverosephd.com/how-to-improve-psychological-flexibility/
Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net
Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris’ Blend coffee at 10% off.
Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND
Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”)
Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics.
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Noah and Pastor Juanita Rasmus have a conversation around how to live in the unmerited love of God when everything inside of us says we need to perform in order to be accepted. Juanita is the author of Learning to Be: Finding Your Center After the Bottom Falls Out and is a pastor who endured a 9-month crash following ministry burnout. Listen in to discover the freeing truths of Jesus' love that she found at the bottom of the pit and learn the tools and rhythms you need to start experiencing this freedom here and now.
Juanita Campbell Rasmus is a speaker, writer, spiritual director, and contemplative. She previously was copastor of the St. John’s United Methodist Church for thirty-one years in downtown Houston with her husband, Rudy. Started with nine members in 1992, thousands have joined the St. John's family, making it one of the most culturally diverse congregations in the country.
Pastor Juanita has served as a member of the board of directors of Renovaré and its ministry team founded by Richard Foster. Additionally, Juanita serves on the board of her alma mater, Houston Graduate School of Theology, and on advisory boards for Rice University's Religion and Public Life Program and re:MIND Houston.
Juanita cofounded Bread of Life, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, with Rudy in 1992 and began serving meals to the homeless in the sanctuary at St. John's. Juanita most recently teamed up with Tina Knowles Lawson and Beyoncé to help forty thousand flood victims recover in the wake of Hurricane Harvey in Houston. In addition to addressing issues of health and disaster relief, Juanita launched the Temenos Community Development Corporation in 2006, which recently completed over thirty million dollars in housing development projects for the previously homeless in downtown Houston. She also founded The Art Project-Houston to empower the city's homeless to become hope-filled painters and artisans who craft their own livelihood and create lives filled with new possibilities.
You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8FgBn8xbDLw
Flip Side Notes:
Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net
Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris’ Blend coffee at 10% off.
Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND
Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”)
Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak - includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics.
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Church planting pastors Cindy Riley, Josh Cramer, Laura Tarro, and Noah Filipiak have a candid conversation about the ups and downs of church planting, the pressure to be big, insecurities, why church can be unhealthy, spiritual care for pastors, and much more.
Cindy Riley is the pastor at New Beacon Covenant Church in the small town of Swannanoa, NC where Cindy grew up and went to school After over 30 years in pastoral ministry in the US and abroad God called Cindy back to her hometown with her husband Dennis to plant New Beacon. You can find out more at newbeaconcc.org. Cindy loves exploring the mountains of NC and traveling to visit her grandchildren in California and Oklahoma.
Josh Cramer is the lead pastor at Resurrection Covenant Boise. RCB is a young church plant in Idaho; find them at resurrectionboise.org. Josh has been married to Grace for over 19 years and they have three daughters. He likes the Flip Side and wants a Flip Side mug.
Laura Tarro is the founding pastor of Bethany Covenant Church in St. Charles, IL. Bethany Covenant just celebrated their one-year anniversary and meets in a donut shop. You can find their website at BethanyCov.org. Laura is married to her husband Jeff and they have a daughter and a son. Laura loves caffeine and books about theology.
Noah Filipiak is the founding pastor of Mosaic Church in urban Grand Rapids, MI. Mosaic is a year and a half old and meets in a Boys & Girls Club. Their website is www.mosaicgr.org. Noah is married to his wife Jen and they have three daughters. The Flip Side is his 3rd favorite podcast.
You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3LekgYfJAb8
Flip Side Notes:
Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net
Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris’ Blend coffee at 10% off.
Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND
Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”)
Email the show at podcast@beyondthebattle.net Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak
Saturday Oct 07, 2023