Back Row Morning Show

Listen to two short testimonies from two WWE Hall of Famer's about their battles with addiction and their recoveries. (Episode 66) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker Recovery Topic: We can't win this match without God in our corner. Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

In our WrestleMania week special, we discuss an odd storyline from 2006 where God was actually in a tag team match paired with Shawn Michaels. (Episode 65) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker Guests: John and Hillary Birkey [1:45] Game - Name That Wrestler [7:26] Segment - Hashtag Party: #ChristianWrestlers - We bring 5 Christianized Wrestlers to life. [12:57] Back Talk - We discuss the time God wrestled for the WWE - Was is an effort to really mock Christianity or did they actually put on a righteous performance? [24:46] Featured Music: "Move (Originally by Thousand Foot Krutch)" by White Lantern, from the album "Cover Me, I'm Going In". You can find more music form White Lantern on NoiseTrade. [28:00] Segment - Hashtag Party: #ChristianWrestlers - We bring 5 MORE Christianized Wrestlers to life. [35:54] Back Talk - We discuss WrestleMania 33 match-by-match and make our predictions. Would you help support our show for just $5 a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

When we become Christians, shouldn't God protect us from suffering? Why would He still allow us this kind of pain? (Episode 64) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker and Megan "Mo" Oaks Recovery Topic: Why Does God Allow Suffering? Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

We pick up the pieces of previous episodes that had to be cut for time but were too good to leave behind. (Episode 63) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker Guests: Megan "Mo" Oaks, Megan Kelley, Samantha Martinez, Jarin Smith, and Back Row Brody [1:15] Segment - Back Row Recap [3:20] Segment - Brody Rants: 12 MORE Things That Are None of My Business [5:57] Featured Music: "Let There Be Light" by Lionbrave, from the album "Royal Mountain". You can find more music form Lionbrave on iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify. [12:22] Back Talk - Over Saved: In this previously cut clip, we talk about church experiences in which we've seen more "over saved" situations. [17:32] Learn more about our ministry and how you can help support The Back Row. [22:32] An Unexpected Guest Would you help support our show for just $5 a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

The moment we learn to hand our will over to God is rarely the same moment we hand our life over to Him. They are two different, but crucial, decisions in our walk with Christ. (Episode 62) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker and Megan "Mo" Oaks Recovery Topic: How handing your life over to Christ and then handing your will over to Him are both crucially important. Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

Christian love to cuss a swear as much as anybody, but we often replace our expletives with less-offensive nonsense. But is "cussing" a problem because of the words we use or the attitude in which we use them? (Episode 61) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker and Megan "Mo" Oaks Guests: Deidra Coker and Tyler Kelley [1:23] Game Time - Questions Only [4:47] Back Talk - Part 1: We talk about our own issues with cussing, including times it's gotten us in trouble. [20:43] Featured Music: "Only Your Name" by Alexon, from the album "Ancient of Days". You can find more music form Alexon on NoiseTrade. [23:59] Segment - Hashtag Party: We asked our listeners to give us their best #CreativeChristianCussing ideas and share the masterlist of what you came up with. [28:50] Back Talk - Part 2: We share our personal favorite "replacement cuss words" and then dig deeper into whether cussing is about the words we say or the emotion behind them makes it sinful. Would you help support our show for just $5 a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

What does it mean when we say "God can restore us to sanity?" And how do we break out of a failing system of trying to fix things on our own? (Episode 60) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker and Megan "Mo" Oaks Recovery Topic: Why we must hand over the chaos of our lives to God. Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

We hope you're saved, but are you OVER saved? Have you ever crossed the line from a Christian living their faith to a Christian who can't function without going to extreme religious lengths? Boycotts! Legalism! Guilt trips! Oh My! (Episode 59) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker and Megan "Mo" Oaks Guests: Samantha Martinez, Megan Kelley, & Jarin Smith Game Time - The Whisper Challenge Back Talk - Part 1: We tell stories of times we were "Over Saved", as well as people in our lives who've exhibited the symptoms before. Is there a cure?? Featured Music: "Drifting Away" by ForgivenGlory feat. White Lantern Segment - Twitter Spotlight: We share several "I'm over saved because..." tweets from @BackRowBaptist Back Talk - Part 2: We return to the topic of being "Over Saved" and how it can easily turn into legalism, and we also discuss how to combat it in ourselves. Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

Why have hope? Is it just wishful thinking or, if you get your hope from the right source, is hope what keeps you focused on doing the right thing? (Episode 58) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker and Megan "Mo" Oaks Recovery Topic: What is "hope" and why is it a necessary part of the recovery process. Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review

We're back at it again in our Season 2 Series Premiere! Today, we're discussing "Jesus Junk", the shirts, bumper stickers, pencils, mints, and other stuff we buy to prove we're saved. (Episode 57) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker and Megan "Mo" Oaks Guests: John Birkey, Cipriano Martinez, & Chris Oaks Game Time - Kids' Bible Trivia: #1 Contender Cipriano takes on sitting Champion Mo is our first battle for the title belt this season! Back Talk - Part 1: We discuss what kind of Jesus Junk we've seen and even bought ourselves and Matt shares of list of some of the most ridiculous Jesus Junk out there. Featured Music: "Let There Be Light" by Lionbrave, from the album "Royal Moutain" Available on iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify Back Talk - Part 2: We return to the topic of Jesus Junk and how it can affect out witness for the good and for the bad. Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

A short clip show of some of our favorite moments from our first 56 episodes (this was also featured on our Season 1 Finale).

It's been a whirlwind of a season and we've covered a lot. In this finale episode of our first season, we take a look back at our favorite episodes and crown our first female Undisputed Back Row Champion! (Episode 56) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker and Megan Oaks Guests: John Birkey, Hillary Birkey, Deidra Coker & Cipriano Martinez Game Time - Christian Cathcphrase: Matt, John, Cipriano & Hillary face off in this podcast favorite to determine the #1 Contender to the championship who will get to challenge the new champ first in Season 2. Back Talk - Part 1: Everyone shares their favorite episode of the season. Featured Music: "Fire" by Alexon Segment - Hashtag Party: We share the best #ImABackRowBaptistBecause tweets from you! Game Time - Church Family Feud: Megan & Deidra face-off in the final round of the "Never-Been-Champ" Championship tournament to crown our first female champion to end the season. Segment - Clipshow: We share a special audio clip collection of just a handful of the best moments of Season 1. Back Talk - Part 2: To round off the show and the season, we discuss a few things we'd like to see in Season 2, and a few things we'd like NOT to see. Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

We were asked, "Why is sex before marriage bad? Isn't it smart to make sure you are sexually compatible?" We examine this questions and compare it to our own personal stories. (Episode 55) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker and Megan Oaks Back Row Advice: Is sex before marriage a smart idea? Or is it based on a flawed idea? What is God's plan for sex and marriage? Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

Working with youth and children in the church is both rewarding and challenging, and some things just need to change. In this episode, we take a look at the good and the bad. (Episode 54) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker and Megan Oaks Guests: Deidra Coker and Tyler Kelley Game Time - Whisper Challenge: In Bracket 2 of our "Never-Been-Champion" Championship Tournament, even Matt gets in on this game for the title - who will win and face Megan Oaks for the Championship? Back Talk - Part 1: We talk about the best part of volunteering with church kids. Featured Music: "Altar" by Leading Light from the album "Heart" Back Talk - Part 2: We talk about the more difficult things involved with volunteering for kids and what advice we'd give to those who are planning on volunteering with children or youth for the first time. Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!

It seems counter-intuitive to admit we are powerless in the face of our bad habits, our hang-ups, or our hurts. But much like we must lose our life to save it, we much admit we are powerless to find true power. (Episode 53) IN THIS PODCAST Hosts: Matt Coker & Megan Oaks Front Row Focus: We discuss what is means to "admit we are powerless", what that looked like in our own lives, and how that action begins to make positive changes in our lives. Would you help support our show for just $5 (or more if you wish) a month? http://www.patreon.com/BackRowOnline BACK ROW BAPTIST – Facebook: facebook.com/theBRBpodcast Twitter: @backrowbaptist Website: backrowonline.com Email: matt@backrowonline.com Voicemail: 575-562-0005 If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes so that more people can discover the Back Row Baptist Podcast. You can rate us at http://www.backrowonline.com/review Thank you for all your support!