This week on Behind the Pulpit, the pastors look ahead to Holy Week at MBC, including Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. They walk through what makes this week so central to the Christian faith and invite listeners to intentionally slow down and reflect on the cross and resurrection as a church family.

In the news segment, the conversation focuses on James Talarico’s recent theological comments in the public square, including claims about God being non-binary, the Bible being pro-choice, and the priority of the red letters over the rest of Scripture. The discussion also includes a brief tribute to Chuck Norris and the cultural phenomenon that followed him for years.

The sermon recap covers both recent messages from 2 Timothy, with discussion on courage under fire, fear and moral cowardice, co-suffering in the Christian life, gospel drift, and the challenge to guard and pass on the faith to the next generation. Book War continues, two listener questions take up prayer and Jesus’ words from the cross, and the Theology Sprint closes with a focused explanation of why Christians do not affirm the Quran.
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HOLY WEEK
https://millingtonbaptist.org/holy-week-2026/
THE BRIDGE
https://millingtonbaptist.org/the-bridge-april-12th/
MEMBERSHIP CLASS
https://millingtonbaptist.org/about-us/membership/

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
7:49 In The News
30:29 The Great Book War
39:00 Audience Questions
48:48 Sermon Recap | 2 Timothy 1:6-18
1:09:10 Sermon Recap | 2 Timothy 2.1-7
1:21:23 Theology Sprint

Music
"Ventura"
Morgan Taylor
U76EPPNJDYZYU0Y7

This week on Behind the Pulpit, the pastors talk through a few major current issues, including the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the question of replacement theology, the church’s relationship to Israel, and a recent California case dealing with parental rights and school policies around gender identity. The episode also touches on anti-Semitism, public policy in New Jersey, and a quick update from the Paralympic sled hockey world.

The sermon recap focuses on the opening of the new 2 Timothy series, especially Paul’s final charge to guard the gospel, pass the faith to the next generation, and think intentionally about the future of the church. The conversation spends time on the significance of MBC’s 175th year, the image of the three-chair church, and what it means to prepare now for the people who are not here yet.

The Weekly Warm-Up centers on Ephesians 4:22, Book War continues, and the Theology Sprint closes with a question about eating and sleeping in heaven.

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Annual Business Meeting
https://millingtonbaptist.org/annual-business-meeting-2026/
Hare Raising Egg Party
https://millingtonbaptist.org/hare-raising-egg-party-2026/
Senior Lunch
https://millingtonbaptist.org/seniors/
175 Anniversary
https://millingtonbaptist.org/mbc-175th-anniversary/
Discussing End Times with Craig Blomberg & Darrell Bock | The Underground Sessions Podcast S4E4
https://youtu.be/eZMsL9lVW-8

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:46 Weekly Warmup
11:17 In The News
28:39 The Great Book War
38:00 Audience Questions
57:37 Sermon Recap
1:21:23 Theology Sprint

Music
"Ventura"
Morgan Taylor
U76EPPNJDYZYU0Y7

This week on Behind the Pulpit, the pastors jump back in after a short break with conversation around current events, including the conflict with Iran, the framework of just war, the theological background of Shia Islam, and a few of the major Christian views surrounding Israel and the end times. The episode also includes discussion of Jason Thacker’s recent visit, reflections on AI, and a new round of Book War.

A pair of listener questions lead into discussion on spiritual gifts and spiritual fruit, the difference between outward gifting and inward maturity, and how Christians should think carefully and compassionately about intersex conditions, gender dysphoria, and the cultural shifts surrounding youth gender medicine. The conversation stays grounded in Scripture while also engaging some of the medical, legal, and pastoral realities tied to those questions.

The sermon recap looks back on the Upside Down Glory series as a whole, revisiting Romans 8, 1 Corinthians 12, and 1 Corinthians 15, along with the church’s next steps in disability ministry and the kind of cultural change the pastors hope to see take root at MBC. The Weekly Warm-Up centers on John 4:21, and the Theology Sprint closes with a quick look at the three major pillars of philosophy.

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Annual Business Meeting
https://millingtonbaptist.org/annual-business-meeting-2026/
Women's Retreat
https://millingtonbaptist.org/women/
Holy Week
https://millingtonbaptist.org/holy-week-2026/
City Relief
https://millingtonbaptist.org/missions/cityrelief/

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:46 Weekly Warmup
11:17 In The News
28:39 The Great Book War
38:00 Audience Questions
57:37 Sermon Recap
1:21:23 Theology Sprint

Music
"Ventura"
Morgan Taylor
U76EPPNJDYZYU0Y7