The staff of Valley Bible Church in Spokane Valley, WA, discuss various topics from a Biblical perspective.
Reasonable Talk
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The staff of Valley Bible Church in Spokane Valley, WA, discuss various topics from a Biblical perspective.
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July 1, 2026
Strength, Service, and Sacrifice: A Christian View of Masculinity
<p>In Episode 8 of Reasonable Talk, Amanda Jarvis sits down with Jerod Jarvis and Chris Martin to unpack a biblical vision of masculinity shaped by 1 Peter and VBC's recent Men’s Retreat—summed up in the phrase, “the glad assumption of sacrificial responsibility.” </p><p>They explore how this plays out for males in all stages of life—eighth-grade boys, single men, husbands, and fathers—how modern economics has reshaped family life, and why passing on a living faith requires more than rules—it requires dads whose deepest loves really are centered on Christ.</p><p>Resources and recommendations mentioned in today's episode:</p><p>"The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes" by Nancy Pearcey</p><p>The Mandalorian & Grogu (Star Wars movie)</p><p>Skye Petersen, "Through Line" album</p><p>"To Change All Worlds" and "The Desecration of Man" by Carl Trueman</p>
May 7, 2026
Weeping and Rejoicing Together: The Church, Motherhood, and Loss
<p>Mother’s Day is joyful for some and deeply painful for others. In this episode, Amanda Jarvis, Jerod Jarvis, and Pastor Chris Martin explore how the church can walk with women and families through miscarriage, infertility, abortion, and other forms of loss. </p><p>They trace the surprising history of Mother’s Day, share personal stories of grief, and offer practical ways believers can listen well, speak gently, and embody spiritual motherhood and fatherhood in the body of Christ—so that we can truly weep and rejoice together.</p><p>Highlights of this episode:</p><ul><li>00:00 – Welcome & Why Mother’s Day Can Hurt</li><li>02:10 – The History of Mother’s Day</li><li>04:30 – Hidden Grief and the Church</li><li>17:30 – How to Truly Help: Presence Over Platitudes</li><li>48:10 – Spiritual Motherhood, Fatherhood, and Different Paths</li><li>1:12:55 – Abortion as a Hidden Grief in the Church</li><li>1:18:10 – How VBC Is Marking Mother’s Day This Year</li></ul><p>Have a question, comment, or idea for our next episode? Email amanda@spokanevbc.org.</p>
April 17, 2026
Pros & Pitfalls of Artificial Intelligence
<p>In episode 6 of Reasonable Talk, we explore how Christians can think about and interact with artificial intelligence (AI). </p><p>Amanda, Chris, and Jerod move from defining and demystifying AI, to its positive uses, to serious ethical and spiritual pitfalls—especially around relationships, counseling, discipleship, and spiritual formation. </p><p>They emphasize that AI is a powerful tool rooted in data and algorithms, not a living being, and that Christians must approach it with discernment, remembering our ultimate goal is to become more like Christ, not simply to be more efficient or more affirmed.</p><p>Resources mentioned in today's episode:</p><p>Transformed with Dr. Greg Gifford - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1BPoxb1vOCtroAajYNkH2r?si=36a830b7bf9142ae" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Biblical Counseling Stories: AI and the Bible, Part 1</a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DYKC5QFX?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_tcom_0&storeType=ebooks&qid=1776446172&sr=1-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Sing! Hymnal</a></p><p><a href="https://ndwilson.com/collections/ashtown-burials" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Ashtown Burials book series</a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Triumphing-Sinful-Puritan-Treasures-Today/dp/1601781326" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Triumphing Over Sinful Fear</a> by John Flavel</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-War-Masculinity-Christianity-Reconciles/dp/0801075734/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oOMFVntHoyf77E0NtnUkf_blWUmpLtDuDttT3eOUYQGgqwKeFPy8mvhz0jFbW3xBAc2A2fcJHWVNXfAzqOb3D8EJcjlURPVDsZiHTuH9pajzTkjEVropE3do4p594N6UmSgRMNn6kXnoA_oY8FU9aSSe8WCdCBBb0_Ua2dN3c5xHqmLWSmOkXlN0G0qLJAsUgr15rHzMQ5raiAwRRLs83Pa0_BHfgGj_pWK4K4FVO_Y.ppirXOM4Zs-LrQ2C_tA9k818xlV3BH_Qp9P-6A35q5o&qid=1776445991&sr=1-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Toxic War on Masculinity</a> by Nancy Pearcey</p><p><a href="https://www.agreatawakening.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">A Great Awakening</a> movie</p><p><br></p><p>Have a question, comment, or idea for our next episode? Email amanda@spokanevbc.org.</p>
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