Do Guns Have a Place in Church?

The issue of gun ownership and gun control has been a hot-button topic for many years in the United States. Every mass shooting re-ignites the debate. We recorded this episode shortly after the tragic shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas that left 26 dead and more wounded. We understand this is […]

A Discussion with Rev. Larry Arrowood, Author & Pastor

In this episode, we have wide-ranging conversation with our pastor and prolific author, Rev. Larry Arrowood. We discuss some his books, his writing process, dealing with loss, and addressing some of the problems in the church. Larry is pastor of The Tabernacle in Seymour, Indiana, which includes a daycare, K-12 school, jail ministry, and 4 […]

Counter-Cultural Youth Ministry with Aaron Arrowood

In this episode, we sit down with Rev. Aaron Arrowood to discuss youth ministry, Christian education, and his book, “Counter-Cultural Youth Ministry”. Aaron believes wholeheartedly in the idea that teenagers are capable of disrupting their world with the gospel. Aaron has been involved in youth ministry for 20 years (15 as a youth pastor). He […]

Bonus Episode: Halloween… Should Christians shun or redeem the day?

We felt that this bonus episode was necessary due to some accusations that were thrown at our church over the past few days. We posted a video promoting our “Trunk or Treat” event on our church’s Facebook page and got some negative feedback. One man went so far as to call us “demonic” and informed […]

Reformation Series: Martin Luther & the Flames of Reformation

During October 2017, we will be celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation with a series of discussions on the impact of Martin Luther on church history. In this first episode in the Reformation series, we discuss some background on Martin Luther and many of the issues that he had with the Roman Catholic Church […]

The Bryce Kyle Experience (Interview with Bryce Kyle, Host)

This episode is a little longer than usual. This is a wide ranging interview with Bryce Kyle, one of the hosts of 2 Pentecostals and a Microphone. He shares his journey from hardline Baptist to tongue-talking Apostolic, discusses his musical influences, and weighs in on some influential books with a very diverse list of recommendations. […]

Church, Drugs & Rock n Roll (Interview with Jaredith Mize, Host)

For 2 Pentecostals and a Microphone host, Jaredith Mize (www.jaredithmize.com), the road to ministry wasn’t a smooth or direct one. In this interview, he recounts his journey of faith. Following an early baptism and infilling of the Holy Ghost, he struggled to relate in the church during his angst-filled teen years and his early twenties. […]

Why Are Millennials Leaving the Church?

In Episode 5, Jaredith and Bryce discuss the mass exodus of millennials from the church. They try to understand the driving force behind this phenomena and pinpoint exactly what millennials want from the church. More than any previous generation, millennials value honesty and authenticity, especially from leaders. This authenticity is not found in churches that […]

Biblical and Pastoral Directives & Personal Convictions (aka Holiness Standards)

In this episode, the hosts discuss Biblical and pastoral directives for holy living and personal convictions. These are commonly referred to as “holiness standards” and vary widely from church to church, among different organizations, and in different cultures and geographical areas. Please note that neither Bryce, nor Jaredith claim to be a spiritual authority for […]

Christianity & Race (Pt. 2)

In Episode 3: Christianity & (Pt. 2), ,the hosts continue their discussion of the issues surrounding race in America and how it relates to our Christian walk. This segment covers the Christian response to the discussion of racism, the value of empathy, and the Biblical principles that should dictate our words and actions. We should […]