Raking Coals

In Episode 55, Josh and Cody, sit down to discuss through the “new normal” in churches going forward. They think through what some permanent changes as well as temporary ones. The guys raise the ques…

In this 54th episode of Raking Coals, the guys discuss their experiences from having Easter at home this year.

Josh and Cody have struggled with the way COVID-19 has impacted their own lives just as the rest of the world has. The guys have also found it really easy to just turn everything off, decrease produc…

This week, the guys discuss their dream jobs and ideal ministries for the future. During this time of uncertainty, Josh and Cody wanted to take the opportunity to discuss the things in life that they…

Over the last 10 days, the people of the world have become highly familiar with the concept of social distancing. Going forward, we believe that the COVID-19 pandemic is going to have a lasting impac…

For our 50th episode, we wanted to do something a little different and special. We talk through what are considered to be the top 50 contemporary worship songs, at least according to the amount of do…

The guys have always enjoyed going to church, even since they were kids. However, that does not mean that every memory in the church is one that is full of high fives and fists bumps. In fact, each h…

Josh likes to write down discussion topics and ideas for the podcast in his journal. Until this episode, those ideas had been kept top secret, even from his best friend and co-host, Cody. On this 48t…

Cody had a birthday, so he decided to record a podcast reflecting on some things he would like to share, as he begins his last year in his twenties. Even though he doesn’t have everything in life fig…

Missing church can be something that is filled with a variety of different feelings. Sometimes it can be a relief, especially for those who have hectic Sunday mornings, getting kids ready and out the…

Josh takes the helm in this 45th episode of Raking Coals. He discusses one of the latest controversial topics: The Halftime Show from the largest sporting event in the United States. There are certai…

Holiness is something that we say and hear a lot within the context of the Church, but have we ever really thought how important that terms is to understand? For most of us, we most likely have confi…

This week the guys come back to their series where they take a deep look on the definitions and applications of some of the most common terms surrounding Christianity. This week they look at humility…

The guys take a look at Proverbs and the importance of surrounding ourselves with wise people in our lives. They explore what they looks like in a practical manner and share what interactions of seek…

Josh and Cody are back for a brand new year, and looking forward to what 2020 has to bring. In this first episode of the year, the guys discuss the New Year’s resolutions that we make. In regards to …

Cody and Josh discuss the things that truly matter about Christmas. Obviously keeping Christ at the center of Christmas is vital to this holiday season, but how do we do that on a daily basis? What a…

Josh and Cody sit down to talk about life, and how we handle it when things don't seem to go the way that we planned them to. The guys recognize that we all make plans, as well as have hopes and drea…

This week Lydia Fawzy joins in on the conversation to talk about a time in life where she highly cut back on fellowship within the local church. In this episode we talk about the importance and impac…

This week the guys sit down with Bob Hershey to discuss pregnancy center ministry. Bob, is the executive director of the Cleveland Pregnancy Center, and he discusses what day-to-day operations are li…

Josh and CodyFollow up .