Best Bryan Bootka Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 20: The Kingdom of God: Part I | Episode 0020 w Chad Goble 2:03:22

1M ago2:03:22

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What does it truly mean to build the Kingdom of God? It’s a question that echoes through scripture and sermons, yet the answer often feels elusive. Is it simply attending services and giving offerings, or is there a deeper, more profound meaning? This discussion delves into this complex topic, exploring the multifaceted nature of building God’s Kin…

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Episode 19: True Discipleship | Episode 0019 w David Ross 1:09:07

1M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

The Path to True Discipleship: Following to Lead Discipleship is more than the title of a book—it’s a way of life. In a world where many claim to follow Jesus, few truly embrace the calling of discipleship. This was the central theme of our latest discussion, where we explored the distinctions between merely believing and actively following Christ.…

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Episode 18: Power of Confession | Just a Thinker | Episode 0018 5:42

2M ago5:42

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Join Just a Thinker and host Bryan Bootka as he does some confessing. #JustThinkAboutIt #JustAThinker #DreamBigDoGood JustAThinker.com #UPCI https://www.youtube.com/@Just-a-Thinker https://www.facebook.com/justathinker2017/ X @_Just_A_Thinker IG @just_a_thinker_podcast

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Episode 17: Just a Thinker | Episode 0017 | Illegal Immigration & the Church w/ Chad Goble 1:37:14

2M ago1:37:14

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Join Just a Thinker and host Bryan Bootka as he speaks with Chad Goble and they discuss illegal immigration and the Church. Illegal immigration is a highly debated issue, especially within the church. As believers, our challenge is to navigate the balance between respecting the law and extending grace to those in difficult circumstances. Should the…

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Episode 16: Just a Thinker | Episode 0016 | Restoration of the Broken - Restoration Ranch, Texas w/ Dr. Jenifer Wakefield 36:39

2M ago36:39

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Join Just a Thinker and host Bryan Bootka as he speaks with Dr. Jenifer Wakefield, Executive Director of Restoration Ranch, Texas. Dr. Wakefield's journey into full-time ministry began in 2012 when she transitioned from the corporate world to working at her home church in Austin. Through this role, she encountered individuals in deep distress, incl…

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Episode 15: Just a Thinker Episode 0015 | Discipleship with David Ross | Part I 1:14:08

3M ago1:14:08

1:14:08

Join host Bryan Bootka and guest David Ross as they discuss Stan O. Gleason's book Follow to Lead: The Journey of a Disciple Maker Stan Gleason raises many good points and asks several questions we should all be considering today. - What are some non-essential traditions we observe, and how can they hinder rather than help build the Kingdom of God?…

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Episode 14: Just a Thinker | Episode 0014 | Political Correctness or Christian Correctness: Do Our Words Matter? With Rodriquez Quartez "Rico" Smith 1:30:15

4M ago1:30:15

1:30:15

Are we thinking biblically or politically about our choice of words, especially those we use on social media? Does it matter?

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Episode 13: Episode 0013 | Why I #VoteGold 25:12

6M ago25:12

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Libertarian political principles (it is an economic and political system, not a system of ethics) most closely align with Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount about loving our brother, loving our enemies, and treating others how we would like to be treated. In short, don’t hurt people, and don’t take their stuff. Republican incumbents are the…

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Episode 12: Just a Thinker | Episode 0012 | Does Congregation Size Help or Hinder the Gospel? 1:17:26

11M ago1:17:26

1:17:26

Does Congregation Size Help or Hinder the Gospel?

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Episode 11: Just a Thinker | Episode 0011 Rules for Dating Our Daughter 12:22

11M ago12:22

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What expectations do you have for your daughter when it comes to dating or for your future son-in-law? I have a few. We intend to set our children up for success rather than heartache. Let me know how far off track you think I am.

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Episode 10: Episode 0010 Unanswered Prayers or Not Answered How We Expect? 55:53

11M ago55:53

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David Ross is a guest on the 10th episode of the Just a Thinker podcast. He shares his experience with unanswered prayers. We discuss whether or not they are unanswered or is it sometimes they are not answered in the way we want?

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Episode 9: Episode 0009 | Patrick Bass & 20x Revival 42:46

11M ago42:46

42:46

Patrick and Bryan discuss what would happen if your congregation had 20 times the new converts this year that you had last year. Is it possible? Would you be able to disciple them? What will you do now?

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Episode 8: Episode 0008 | What would happen if you had 20 times more new converts this year? 20:05

12M ago20:05

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What would happen if your congregation had 20 times the new converts this year than it had last year? Could you disciple them?

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Episode 7: Would ending prohibition on narcotics harm the church? 12:45

12M ago12:45

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What if we could end the cartel’s reign of terror and related gang violence, minimize loss of life from fentanyl overdoses, and instead put our attention on the heart or spiritual issues that lead to substance abuse in the first place? What if ending prohibition would do this? What if allowing the legal production and sale of such things would acco…

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Episode 6: Episode 0006 | Proverbs 13:22 - Thinking about the 3rd Generation 39:49

12M ago39:49

39:49

What does thinking two rather than one generation out look like?

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Episode 5: Episode 0005 Does Prohibition Hinder Our Ability to Reach the Lost? 14:20

1y ago14:20

14:20

What if the legalization of vices we currently outlaw would enhance our capacity to reach those Jesus expects us to care for? How often do we challenge our thinking and reflect on our societal norms as followers of Jesus? Why do we as believers find it challenging to accept that legality doesn't always align with morality, and why is it difficult t…

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Episode 4: Episode 0004 Anything for love, but that! 10:37

1y ago10:37

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Let’s do a thought experiment: Imagine that on your job site, the city inspector seems to have invented 107 new violations today that were not there yesterday, which could cost many thousands of dollars per day in delays. That’s easy for many to imagine because something like that has happened to them, or maybe it is right now. Now imagine praying …

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Episode 3: "Invaders" or "Neighbors," how would Jesus refer to illegal aliens? 24:44

1y ago24:44

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Welcome to episode 0003 of The Just a Thinker podcast. I am your host, Bryan Bootka. I wonder if Jesus would refer to illegal aliens, the legal term, as “Invaders,” or would he have told us they were our “Neighbors?” In episode 0001, we discussed citizenship and our identity in Jesus. As his followers, we are part of the church, called out from amo…

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Episode 2: Just a Thinker + Brahm's Show Episode 0002 38:54

1y ago38:54

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Brahm French, host of Brahm's Show, and Bryan Bootka, host of Just a Thinker, discuss why the Just a Thinker podcast exists. It is slightly better than the first episode because of the guest.

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Episode 1: Just a Thinker Episode 0001 | Kingdom Citizenship: Examining National Identity from a Biblical Perspective 13:24

1y ago13:24

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If you were asked about your national identity, would you say without hesitation, a Christian, or would you say American? If you answer “Christian” have you considered how that should shape your view on public policy? This is episode 0001 of The Just a Thinker podcast and today let’s talk about Kingdom Citizenship: Examining National Identity from …

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Just a Thinker Intro 2:11

1y ago2:11

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A 2-minute introduction to the topics we will be discussing on the Just a Thinker podcast, which is part of the Of God and Men Network.

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Episode 20: The Kingdom of God: Part I | Episode 0020 w Chad Goble 2:03:22

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Episode 19: True Discipleship | Episode 0019 w David Ross 1:09:07

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Episode 18: Power of Confession | Just a Thinker | Episode 0018 5:42

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Episode 17: Just a Thinker | Episode 0017 | Illegal Immigration & the Church w/ Chad Goble 1:37:14

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Episode 16: Just a Thinker | Episode 0016 | Restoration of the Broken - Restoration Ranch, Texas w/ Dr. Jenifer Wakefield 36:39

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Episode 15: Just a Thinker Episode 0015 | Discipleship with David Ross | Part I 1:14:08

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Episode 14: Just a Thinker | Episode 0014 | Political Correctness or Christian Correctness: Do Our Words Matter? With Rodriquez Quartez "Rico" Smith 1:30:15

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Episode 13: Episode 0013 | Why I #VoteGold 25:12

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Episode 12: Just a Thinker | Episode 0012 | Does Congregation Size Help or Hinder the Gospel? 1:17:26

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Episode 11: Just a Thinker | Episode 0011 Rules for Dating Our Daughter 12:22

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Episode 10: Episode 0010 Unanswered Prayers or Not Answered How We Expect? 55:53

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Episode 9: Episode 0009 | Patrick Bass & 20x Revival 42:46

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Episode 8: Episode 0008 | What would happen if you had 20 times more new converts this year? 20:05

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Episode 7: Would ending prohibition on narcotics harm the church? 12:45

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Episode 6: Episode 0006 | Proverbs 13:22 - Thinking about the 3rd Generation 39:49

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Episode 5: Episode 0005 Does Prohibition Hinder Our Ability to Reach the Lost? 14:20

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Episode 4: Episode 0004 Anything for love, but that! 10:37

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Episode 3: "Invaders" or "Neighbors," how would Jesus refer to illegal aliens? 24:44

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Episode 2: Just a Thinker + Brahm's Show Episode 0002 38:54

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Episode 1: Just a Thinker Episode 0001 | Kingdom Citizenship: Examining National Identity from a Biblical Perspective 13:24

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Just a Thinker Intro 2:11