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Founded in March 2020 and fully devoted to since June 2022, Brains and Bibles exists to strengthen and equip churches as God desires for the body of Christ (Eph. 4). My passion is communicating the profound truths of God's Word in a way that resonates with everyone. Through personalized consultation, counsel, conferences, training, and more, we partner with churches to enhance their effectiveness

in evangelism, discipleship, and Bible study—all rooted in a Gospel-centered, Biblical worldview. Together, we prepare ourselves and others for the Final Judgment of Jesus Christ. Visit brainsandbibles.org and check out our podcast, Brains, Bibles, and Beyond! available on all platforms. Let's connect and explore how we can help your church thrive! Message or Email me at [email protected].

09/11/2026

What should Joel tackle in a future Stump the Theologian segment?

👍 How can we know the Bible is reliable?
❤️ Why do faithful Christians interpret some passages differently?
😮 How do we understand Old Testament laws that seem strange today?
😡 How should Christians think about privacy and surveillance technology?

Vote with the corresponding Facebook reaction. If there’s another question you want Joel to address, leave it in the comments.

09/09/2026

A casual conversation during a cigarette break became a turning point in Joel’s life.

In September 2004, Joel was 18 and pursuing a life that had left him empty and broken. A conversation with a coworker prompted him to reconsider the faith he had neglected and the direction his life was taking.
God can use an ordinary person, an ordinary conversation, and an ordinary moment to begin extraordinary change.

Who took the time to speak truth into your life when you needed it?

09/04/2026

What does Amish church life look like from the inside?

In Part 2 of this conversation, two former Amish men describe the process of joining the church, learning its rules, selecting leaders, gathering for worship in homes, and growing up in services they sometimes struggled to understand.

But the conversation ultimately reaches beyond Amish culture. A church can look orderly and religious from the outside while still allowing rules, traditions, or human authority to overshadow Christ.

That is a warning every Christian should consider.

Knowing the rules is not the same as knowing Jesus. Read Scripture. Examine what you have been taught. Make sure your faith rests in Christ rather than inherited tradition.

Watch Part 2: https://youtu.be/44DUHUnhnD8

09/02/2026

Did Noah take two of every animal onto the ark... or seven?

Genesis 6 mentions two of every kind. Genesis 7 gives additional instructions concerning clean animals. Is this a contradiction?

The distinction matters. Noah brought two of each unclean kind, while additional clean animals were preserved for sacrifice and continued reproduction after the flood.

It is a helpful reminder that difficult passages should be read in their full context before we decide they disagree.

Unlike all the Sunday School flannel graphs, the animals probably didn’t spend the voyage riding around with their heads sticking out of the top of the ark.

08/28/2026

“I will read the Bible cover to cover, and if I find anywhere in there that it says I have to be Amish to go to heaven, you’ll see me back here.”

He read it, and he never found it.

Instead, studying Scripture helped lead one of this episode’s guests away from fear and toward confidence that salvation is found in Jesus Christ.

His story is a reminder of why it matters to open God’s Word and examine what we have been taught in light of what it actually says.

08/27/2026

I haven't personally verified these claims, but from what I've studied in the past, this is very reasonable.

08/26/2026

Which book of the Bible have you found most difficult to read?

Leviticus? Numbers? One of the prophets? Maybe Revelation?

A difficult book is not an unimportant book. Sometimes we need to slow down, learn the context, and discover why God included it in His Word.

Tell us which book you would most like help understanding.

08/21/2026

Have you ever avoided Leviticus, Numbers, or another part of the Bible because it seemed boring? Sometimes boredom is a sign that we have not yet discovered the context, purpose, or significance of what we are reading. Not every passage is equally easy or exciting, but every part of God’s Word has value. The next time Scripture feels dry, don’t immediately skip it. Ask what you might be missing.

08/19/2026

Theology isn’t limited to pastors, professors, or people with seminary degrees. Every person holds beliefs about God, Scripture, salvation, and how faith should shape our lives.

The question isn’t whether we have a theology. The question is whether our theology is grounded in God’s Word.

What are you doing to grow as a theologian?

08/14/2026

Pastors spend a great deal of time teaching, encouraging, and caring for others. How can members of the church encourage them? Here are two practical suggestions:

“Ask, ‘What can I pray for you about?’ Then pray with him right there.”

When was the last time you stopped and prayed with your pastor?

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