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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Sunday Jan 17, 2021
Sunday Jan 17, 2021
After wrapping up the Flip Side Book Club's reading of Spiritual Friendship, Noah interviews author Wes Hill on the book's subject of providing a path of love for celibate gay Christians. A path that still follows the Bible's command for sex to be within the marriage of a man and a woman. The interview talks through the different labels of "same sex attracted," "gay Christian," and "gay celibate Christian," the theological question of original sin as it relates to same sex attraction, but is primarily focused on helping celibate gay / same sex attracted Christians have hope and in helping the Church create community for them.
Check out Wesley's books here and connect with him on Twitter @wesleyhill
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Wesley Hill is associate professor of New Testament at Trinity School for Ministry in Ambridge, Pennsylvania and a priest associate at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Pittsburgh. His PhD in New Testament is from Durham University in the UK. He is the author of Washed and Waiting: Reflections on Christian Faithfulness and Homosexuality (Zondervan, second edition 2016), Paul and the Trinity: Persons, Relations, and the Pauline Letters (Eerdmans, 2015), Spiritual Friendship: Finding Love in the Church as a Celibate Gay Christian (Brazos, 2015), and The Lord's Prayer: A Guide to Praying to Our Father (Lexham, 2019). A contributing editor for Comment magazine, he writes regularly for Christianity Today, The Living Church, and other publications.
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Noah recaps a podcast year like no other. Reminisce, recap, and be reminded of life-changing lessons and fun memories from this past year on the Flip Side.
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Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Noah and Mike Wittmer talk through his most recent book, The Bible Explainer: Questions and Answers on Origins, a Q&A book on origins, the Old Testament, Jesus, the end times, and much more (over 250 entries). This is a fun and very helpful conversation that is sure to strengthen and encourage your faith.
Mike Wittmer is Professor of Systematic Theology at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary and pastor of Cedar Springs Baptist Church. He is the author of several books, including Becoming Worldly Saints, Heaven Is a Place on Earth, Don’t Stop Believing, Despite Doubt, and The Last Enemy. He and his wife Julie have been blessed with three children. Because of them, he has no hobbies. Mike enjoys eating Asian cuisine and cheering for Cleveland sports teams, who over the course of his life have come in first exactly once. Check out Mike's blog at www.mikewittmer.blog
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Blog article from Noah on Jesus and the death penalty: www.noahfilipiak.com/jesus-is-against-the-death-penalty
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Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Episode 38 takes us to a recent sermon Noah did on Luke 7:36-50, where a "sinful woman" anoints Jesus' feet with her hair and tears. This interruption of an elite dinner party led a Pharisee, Jesus, and this woman to have to each make a crucial choice. Their choices are choices that each of us face as well. As our nation attempts to recover from a divisive election, this message brings clarity to what ushering in God's Kingdom looks like in the here and now.
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Saturday Oct 24, 2020
Saturday Oct 24, 2020
Noah introduces the next Flip Side Book Club book, Spiritual Friendship by Wesley Hill. Pick up your copy today and sign up to be a part of the book club here. Spiritual Friendship explores gay celibate friendships or partnerships of Christians who are committed to a high view of Scripture and God's design for sex and marriage to be for a man and a woman. The book club will be a place we can respectfully wrestle with, debate, and converse with Wesley's thought-provoking and challenging ideas. It's more than okay to disagree and give challenges as we sharpen each other in our understanding. Noah will be interviewing Wesley on the podcast in January and book club members will be welcomed to send in their questions for Wesley to answer.
Also of note is Noah's long awaited blog post: Is Masturbation a Sin?
The topic of this episode is based around a sermon Noah preached recently on Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4:35-39. In a chaotic season of COVID-19, racism, and a divisive election, let this passage of Scripture bring peace to these chaotic waters and the daily pain of living in a fallen world.
Email the show at podcast@beyondthebattle.net
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
Noah interviews Pastor David Swanson on his book Rediscipling the White Church: From Cheap Diversity to True Solidarity.
David W. Swanson is the pastor of New Community Covenant Church, a multicultural congregation in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood. He helps lead New Community Outreach, a nonprofit that collaborates with the community to reduce sources of trauma, and speaks around the country on the topics of racial justice and reconciliation.
More from David: Young Leaders: Here Are 10 Ways to “Lead Up” for Reconciliation and Racial Justice
Visit his website at dwswanson.com.
Follow him on Twitter: @davidwswanson.
Listen to him preach on his church’s podcast.
Friday Sep 18, 2020
Friday Sep 18, 2020
Episode 35 brings an interview with Kevin DeVries, founder and president of Grace Explorations. Kevin's story includes two divorces, climbing huge mountains, looking for Noah's Ark, skiing to the North Pole, and more. Kevin was confronted with the emptiness inside of him, which led him to a path of vulnerability and letting Jesus' grace meet him in his brokenness. This led Kevin to found Grace Explorations, a place for men to tell their stories of meeting this type of grace amidst their brokenness. Kevin recently had cardiac arrest while out for a run. He died for 15 minutes, met the Risen Christ, and tells about the amazing experience.
Visit www.graceexplorations.com to learn more.
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Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Noah sits down to talk with Todd Wilson about God's design for sex within marriage between a man and a woman--balancing the need to hold on to biblical truth while holding on to biblical compassion for those who identify as gay or as same sex attracted.
The topics of gender dysphoria, transgender issues, homosexuality, pornography, and sex outside of marriage are all discussed. Also discussed is how the Church must do a better job in talking about sex and in providing a supported lifestyle path of community for those who are committed to living a single, celibate life.
Dr. Todd Wilson is the Co-Founder and President of the Center for Pastor Theologians and the author of multiple books, including Mere Sexuality. Mere Sexuality was a recent Flip Side Book Club read where Noah and podcast listeners interacted through the book's contents at https://www.noahfilipiak.com/category/the-flip-side-book-club/
You can hear more from Todd at:
pastortheologians.com
The Pastor Theologian Podcast
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Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Noah continues the conversation started in Episode 32's interview with Preston Sprinkle on how to talk about politics and polarizing issues in this divided cultural climate we find ourselves in.
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Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Noah interviews Preston Sprinkle on how to talk about politics & polarizing issues. The heart of this topic comes from the social media and political climate we are in where it has become very difficult to have civil and loving conversation with people you disagree with. We also look at way the Church goes too far in being partisan or to the other extreme of avoiding biblical issues that happen to be political.
Preston Sprinkle (Ph.D.) is an international speaker and a New York Times bestselling author, who’s written a dozen books including Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church & What the Bible has to say, and People to Be Loved: Why Homosexuality Is not just an Issue. Preston currently serves as the president of The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender, an organization that equips Christians to engage questions about faith, sexually & gender with theological faithfulness and courageous love. Preston also hosts the popular podcast “Theology in the Raw” and posts regularly on his YouTube channel “Preston Sprinkle.”
https://twitter.com/PrestonSprinkle
https://www.prestonsprinkle.com
https://www.instagram.com/preston.sprinkle
Show notes:
A Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt
Pre-Order Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible has to Say by Preston Sprinkle now
Friday Jun 26, 2020
Friday Jun 26, 2020
In Episode 31, Noah interviews his oldest brother Patrick on why he (Patrick) thinks you should get rid of Facebook. Whether you agree or disagree with Patrick, you're bound to look at your social media behavior differently after this interview.
We also jump into the mailbag for a BIG question about if God is in control of everything that happens or not.
Noah's rant is back and epic as always.
You can email the show at podcast@beyondthebattle.net
Show notes:
Join Noah's Book Launch Team for new Zondervan book
Article on Theological Determinisim
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
In episode 30, we dive head first into the recent riots over George Floyd's death and the national stories of Breonna Taylor and Ahmuad Arbery's deaths. This episode covers these events, police brutality, racism, and the Church.
Show notes:
Black Parents Explain How to Deal with Police: https://youtu.be/coryt8IZ-DE
Race: The House We Live In: https://youtu.be/mW764dXEI_8
Why Jesus & John the Baptist got to call people names and you don’t (especially your government officials)
Why there is unique outrage when an unarmed black man is shot and killed #AhmaudArbery
The Past of Racism Polluting Our Present: How White Suburbs Were Made
Divided by Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race in America by Michael Emerson and Christian Smith
Race: The Power of an Illusion PBS documentary
In Some Cities, Police Officers Joined Protestors Marching Against Brutality
You can email the show at podcast@beyondthebattle.net
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Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
In Episode 29, we tackle the age old question, "Why do bad things happen to good people?"
And of course there's a Noah's Rant to lift your quarantined spirits!
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Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Noah interviews Brooks Hall on giving his life to Jesus Christ a little over a year ago. Brooks won the 1999 Mr. Ohio Basketball award, given to the best player in the state. He went on to be a 4-year starter at the University of Dayton (3x all conference), as well as a career in professional basketball. He currently is a radio commentator for the University of Dayton basketball team and the founder of and recruiting coordinator for Brooks Hall Basketball Consulting, helping high school basketball players get college scholarships.
Connect with Brooks via his website and Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/brooks.hall.714 - Personal Page
www.facebook.com/brookshallbc - Business Page
www.brookshallbc.com
While Brooks was dunking over people his senior year, this is what 10th grade Noah was up to in the crowd:
As always, you can email the show at podcast@beyondthebattle.net
Related:
Ep 7 Noah interviews Troy High School classmate Matthew Thornton on following Jesus after a life of “Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll”
Friday Mar 13, 2020
Friday Mar 13, 2020
Noah pauses to reflect on the unprecedented time of history we are experiencing with COVID-19. As followers of Jesus, can we reflect on where our security really lies? Can we reflect on how busy and hectic we normally live our lives and what we can do with this forced pause?
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Nick and Noah talk through the desire that is underneath the desire to look at pornography, and how the only real way to find freedom is to have that desire met in legitimate ways. Listen in to find out what those legitimate ways are and how you can get past the "every time is the last time" mentality toward pornography and sexual sin. The "legitimate ways" of meeting our deepest desires applies to any area of struggle you may be facing, not just pornography.
Nick is the Executive Director of Pure Desire Ministries. He has been in leadership for 15+ years. He was in Pastoral Ministry at East Hills Alliance Church in Kelso, Washington, for 14 years. Nick has a Bachelor’s in Pastoral Studies from Crown College and an MDiv from Bethel Seminary. He has authored two books, Setting Us Free and Safe: Creating a Culture of Grace in a Climate of Shame.
Pure Desire provides a safe place for hope and healing for men, women, and students impacted by sexual brokenness. Through group resources, counseling, events, and partnerships, men, women, and students can develop sexual integrity, restore broken marriages, and establish healthy relationships.
www.puredesire.org
The Pure Desire Podcast
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Episode 25 is a podcast within a podcast, as we revisit one of the most important, and most asked for topics:
The mailbag addresses fearing God and if God is always disappointed in us.
We spend time in Matthew 3:16-17 for guidance on how to spend daily rhythm time with Jesus.
And the topic of the episode centers around knowing what The Best Thing is.
Blog articles mentioned:
Shame vs. the Gospel - Is God Pleased with You?
House Money: Releasing God from "Your Best Life Now" and the Freedom this Brings
Friday Jan 17, 2020
Friday Jan 17, 2020
Noah interviews Tyler St. Clair on his church planting journey in the inner city of Detroit, MI. Tyler is the lead pastor of Cornerstone Church Detroit in Detroit, Michigan. He also serves as the network lead for Church in Hard Places in Acts 29’s S. Midwest Network. Tyler talks about dealing with the grind of pastoring and church planting, and the insecurity that most pastors deal with in wanting larger ministries or more recognition. This insecurity is similar to what every person faces in that we all look for something to give us our value, approval, and acceptance...all the things Jesus offers to us in the gospel when we know we our identity as the Father's beloved sons and daughters.
Follow Tyler on Twitter at www.twitter.com/tylerpsaint
Check out Tyler's writing on The Gospel Coalition's blog: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/profile/tyler-st-clair/
Sign up for the next Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.com
Tuesday Dec 31, 2019
Tuesday Dec 31, 2019
The first annual State of the Podcast talks about the Flip Side Podcast Survey and some upcoming improvements to the podcast. Topic of the day is how to live for Christ in this messed up world. How to stop from being gradually assimilated into the world's way of operating, particularly around the around of sex, but also in how we view Scripture and our overall worldview.
Noah's Rant addresses the "shake a hand with a neighbor" time during many church services.
Show Notes:
The Primary Purpose of Sex is not Pleasure - from Noah's blog
Take 4 minutes to help make The Flip Side better at www.noahfilipiak.com/survey
Sign up for the Beyond the Battle online small group starting January 13th at www.beyondthebattle.net
Email the show at podcast@beyondthebattle.net
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Episode 22 dives into all the many ways we try to feel whole, valuable, accepted, and loved. Noah leads the way with opening up about some current struggles he is dealing with. This leads to a conversation about what to do with our brokenness and the amazing way God's love can be experienced in the midst of not knowing how to fix ourselves.
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Monday Dec 02, 2019
Monday Dec 02, 2019
Ep. 21 talks about depression, and depression within the Church specifically. Why we don't talk about it enough and why we need to talk about it more. And in general, the Church's hesitation to talk about anything that is vulnerable or deals with our struggles.
Noah's Rant gets into how much people say "like," including Noah himself, and offers you a chance to earn a $1 every time Noah says "like" on the podcast from here on how (legal fine print: starting in episode 22!)
Also make sure you get a say on what Flip Side listeners will be called, as the leader in the clubhouse is the Flippopotamuses!
Noah's blog articles on depression:
https://www.noahfilipiak.com/psalm-46-gift-struggle-depression-anxiety/
https://www.noahfilipiak.com/god-will-never-give-can-handle-oh-really/
https://www.noahfilipiak.com/what-does-the-bible-say-about-insecurity/
https://www.noahfilipiak.com/turning-anxiety-into-worship-why-im-thankful-for-my-depression/
https://www.noahfilipiak.com/why-are-we-afraid-to-talk-about-our-depression/
https://www.noahfilipiak.com/is-suicide-an-unforgivable-sin-that-sends-you-to-hell/
You can support the podcast at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak
Friday Nov 15, 2019
Friday Nov 15, 2019
Noah catches up with Jason Redoutey on how encountering the affirming love of God satisfied Jason's lifelong quest for approval and affirmation. A quest that led him to a double life of porn, lies, womanizing, and cheating in his marriage. Shame was once the ruler in Jason's life, shame that has been replaced by love and grace, found through vulnerability. Jason now helps other men find this same overwhelming love of God as one of the directors of Hearts, Alive, and Free.
www.heartsaliveandfree.org
Watch this video, putting yourself as the soldier and God as the family member running toward you:
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Monday Nov 04, 2019
After a brief hiatus, "real" episodes of the Flip Side are back! After catching up on the mailbag, the topic of the day is the right kind of blindness, and of course, the moment you've all been waiting for: Noah's Rant finally chimes in on the "real people, not actors" Chevy commercials.
Check out the BRAND NEW Flip Side book club here.
You can support the podcast at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak
Show Notes:
What’s it like to be one of the “regular people” in those Chevy commercials?
Friday Oct 04, 2019
Friday Oct 04, 2019
Key notes:
Beyond the Battle online groups for guys are BACK and launching in late October. Check them out at www.beyondthebattle.net
Friday Sep 20, 2019
Friday Sep 20, 2019
Episode 17, the LAST DAY Noah has to work on his rental house!!!! That means a sermon episode, this one is on Luke 15's Prodigal Son, which Noah preached at Crossroads' new building Grand Opening on September 16th, 2018.
The next Flip Side will be "back to your regularly scheduled" programming since the rental house work will be ooooooover! Thanks for staying tuned in.