Seeking The Truth & Finding Your Voice — Rich Wilkerson Jr. & Nathan Finochio — Ep 09

On Episode 09 of "Mature Me", Rich and Nathan Finochio tell stories about their life and upbringing, discuss theology and critical thinking, and navigate church tabus in 2024. Recorded live from The Terrace at VOUS Design District.  Follow Rich on Instagram:   /     Follow Rich on Twitter:   / richwilkersonjr   0:00 - Pod Intro 1:34 - Introducing Nathan Finocchio 1:42 - Nathan's Favorite Things About Miami 2:03 - Bible Quiz and Sword Drills 3:43 - Digital Bibles and Preaching Changes 4:05 - What's Gone from Preaching Today 4:48 - The Loss of Sunday Night Church 5:32 - Praying for People Instead of Preaching 6:02 - The Shift in Church Dynamics 7:32 - Nathan's Current Projects and Impact 8:39 - TheosU and Its Mission 9:59 - The Inspiration Behind TheosU 11:09 - The Importance of Theology in Pentecostalism 12:51 - Pentecostals' Love for Scripture 13:48 - Family Devotions and Growing Up Pentecostal 15:36 - Finding Your Voice and Authenticity in Preaching 17:18 - Open-Handed vs. Closed-Handed Issues in Christianity 19:25 - The Value of Disagreement and Debate in Faith 21:17 - Exploring Different Church Styles and Traditions 25:55 - The Role of Humor in Christianity and Leadership 27:53 - Addressing Controversies and Critiques Publicly 30:33 - The Democratic Nature of Social Media for Discussion 32:02 - TheosU Memes and Their Impact on Discussion 34:20 - Comedy as a Tool for Making Points in Faith Discussions 36:04 - The Importance of Authenticity in Ministry and Preaching 38:29 - Nathan's Journey to Finding His Preaching Style 40:02 - Embracing Your True Self in Ministry 41:20 - God Anointing the Real You, Not the Projected You 43:12 - Nathan's Passion for Equipping People with Biblical Knowledge Through TheosU 45:02 - Future of the Church and Embracing Change