Episodios

  • Movie Month: Movies that Stick
    Apr 14 2026

    Some movies fade as soon as the credits roll, but others linger, echoing in your mind days, weeks, even years later. In this episode, Greg and Nathan are joined by returning guest Nathan Bartlebaugh to dive into the films they just can’t shake.

    Each host brings movies that have stayed with them long after the first watch, unpacking what gives these stories their lasting power. Is it an unforgettable character? A haunting ending? A theme that hits a little too close to home? Along the way, they each highlight one scene from their picks that refuses to let go.

    But this isn’t just about great movies, it’s about great storytelling. The conversation turns toward what writers can learn from these films and how to craft stories that truly stick with an audience.

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    46 m
  • Movie Month: A Review of the Oscars
    Apr 7 2026

    Greg and Nathan kick off a new series with a deep dive into the 2026 Oscars, joined by special guest Nathan Bartlebaugh. In this Week 1 episode, the trio breaks down Hollywood’s biggest night, unpacking what the Academy got right… and where it may have missed the mark.

    From the night’s biggest winners to the most debated decisions, they ask the big question: were the top honors truly deserved? They spotlight the year’s most surprising snubs and overlooked performances, and what those omissions might reveal about the industry’s current direction.

    Plus, Greg, Nathan, and Nathan each share their personal picks, who should have taken home the gold, and reflect on what this year’s Oscars say about the evolving tastes and priorities of Hollywood.

    Whether you’re an awards junkie or just love great movies, this episode delivers sharp takes, lively debate, and plenty of film fan insight.

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    42 m
  • Special Easter Episode: The Composite Portrait of Pontius Pilate
    Mar 31 2026

    In this Easter special of These Go to Eleven, Greg and Nathan unpack the layered and often unsettling figure of Pontius Pilate, the only person besides Jesus named in the creeds. Drawing from all four Gospels, they explore how each account reveals a different side of the Roman governor: a man who knew the right thing, saw through injustice, searched for loopholes, and even wrestled with truth itself, yet still gave in. From a troubling dream and a symbolic hand-washing to political pressure and the haunting question, “What is truth?”, this episode examines how Pilate’s story exposes the dangers of moral compromise, institutional pressure, and quiet complicity.

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    50 m
  • Lifelong Learners: From Learners to Leaders: Passing Truth to the Next Generation
    Mar 24 2026

    In the final episode of their March series Lifelong Learners, Greg and Nathan turn their focus to responsibility. Because learning isn’t just personal, it’s generational.

    What we pursue, what we believe, and how we grow doesn’t stop with us. It shapes families, churches, and communities. In this episode, Greg and Nathan explore how lifelong learning equips Christians not only to grow, but to lead, teach, and faithfully influence the next generation.

    They discuss learning as stewardship, why knowledge carries responsibility, and why mature believers are called to invest in others. The conversation moves into parenting and discipleship, emphasizing the role of parents as primary educators and the importance of modeling curiosity, humility, and a love for truth in the home.

    Greg and Nathan also examine leadership through the lens of learning, highlighting why the most effective leaders remain students and how intellectual complacency can quietly undermine faithfulness. They close by reflecting on what it means to finish well: to remain curious, grounded, and committed to truth over a lifetime.

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    52 m
  • Lifelong Learners: Habits of Growth — How Christians Become Lifelong Learners
    Mar 17 2026

    In this episode Greg and Nathan move from philosophy to practice in their March series on Lifelong Learners. What habits actually form people who keep growing?

    They explore the rhythms that cultivate lifelong learning: reading widely, reflecting deeply, engaging in meaningful conversation, and practicing intellectual discipline. Along the way, they discuss why leaders are readers, how Christians historically valued literacy, and why distraction may be the greatest obstacle to wisdom in the digital age.

    Greg and Nathan also talk about how technology shapes our attention, why learning in community matters, and how accountability and conversation sharpen our thinking. Ultimately, they argue that the goal of learning isn’t simply accumulating knowledge—but allowing truth to transform the way we live.

    What habits help busy adults keep learning? How do we fight distraction and pursue wisdom with intention? Join Greg and Nathan as they explore the practices that turn curiosity into lifelong growth.

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    48 m
  • Life Long Learners: Truth in a Post-Truth World: Why Lifelong Learners Must Be Rooted
    Mar 10 2026

    In this episode, Greg and Nathan are joined by Billy Hutchinson, Director of Colson Educators for Christian Worldview, to explore the deeper crisis facing modern education, the erosion of truth itself. As students are increasingly given conflicting answers to life’s biggest questions, confusion and despair often follow.

    Billy helps unpack why worldview formation is essential for lifelong learners, and why this cultural moment represents both a serious challenge and a powerful opportunity for Christians.

    Together they discuss the difference between secular hope and the firm hope found in the historical resurrection of Christ, and how truth provides stability in a chaotic culture. Through stories of courageous faith from Truth Rising, including individuals who chose conviction over compromise, they show how courage grows from deeply rooted truth.

    The conversation also highlights practical tools and resources from the Colson Center that equip parents, teachers, and everyday believers to become lifelong learners—and agents of restoration in today’s world.

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    54 m
  • Life Long Learners: Disciples, Not Graduates: Why Christians Never Stop Learning
    Mar 3 2026

    In the premiere of their new series Life Long Learners, Greg and Nathan explore a foundational truth of the Christian life: Jesus didn’t call graduates, He called disciples. Following Christ is not merely about conversion; it’s about lifelong formation.

    In this episode, they unpack the biblical vision behind the Great Commission’s call to teach believers to observe all Christ commanded, and what it means to love God with all our minds. Greg and Nathan challenge the cultural myth that education ends with a diploma and examine why intellectual humility—not pride—is essential to spiritual growth. They also discuss how curiosity, teachability, and disciplined learning protect our faith from shallowness and prepare us to engage the world with conviction and clarity.

    If Christianity is a lifelong journey of transformation, then learning is not optional—it’s essential.

    Closing Challenge: Choose one book, one topic, and one discipline to pursue this month—and commit to becoming a disciple, not just a graduate.

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    53 m
  • Colossians 4: Christ in the Everyday
    Feb 24 2026

    In this episode, Greg and Nathan wrap up their journey through Epistle to the Colossians by exploring chapter 4 and what it means to live with Christ at the center of everyday life.

    Join us as we discover how Christ meets us not just in the extraordinary moments, but in the ordinary rhythms of prayer, work, speech, and partnership — and how faithfulness in the everyday becomes a powerful witness to the world.

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    43 m