
Backwoods Belief
The future of Christianity is on the margins, on the frontier - away from the institutions and self-professed leaders that have failed the church repeatedly. Christianity thrives in the Backwoods.
Latest episodes

Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 30min
What should Congregations Expect from their Pastor? Part 1: Preaching
On this episode of Backwoods Belief Ben and Jeff address what church goers should expect from their pastors.

Mar 13, 2025 • 1h 1min
What is a Pastor Good for?
There's been lots of talk from dissident evangelicals and now Big Eva about pastors staying in their lane.What does that mean? What's the appropriate scope of a pastor's public work? We'll work through it on this episode.Go to FarmerBillsProvisions.com and use code BACKWOODS for to save 20% off todayBecome a member at jettisonentertainment.com

Mar 7, 2025 • 1h 19min
Why the Old-Timey Hymns Hit Different
Why do the hymns of your grandparents’ church have greater staying power than modern worship? On this episode of Backwoods Belief Ben and Jeff explore why the old-timey hymns hit different.Go to FarmerBillsProvisions.com and use code BACKWOODS for to save 20% off todayBecome a member at jettisonentertainment.com

Feb 28, 2025 • 1h 49min
Captured Institutions
On this episode of Backwoods Belief, Ben and Jeff discuss the various institutions in evangelicalism that have been captured by leftism.Jettisonentertainment.com

Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 40min
On the Inner Ring
What is the inner ring and why is it so appealing? C.S. Lewis experts, Ben and Jeff explain.

Feb 13, 2025 • 1h 52min
Ecclesiastical Struggle Sessions
Ben and Jeff return for another episode of Backwoods Belief to discuss Ecclesiastical Struggle Sessions and how to handle them.Jettisonentertainment.com

Feb 6, 2025 • 1h 15min
A Late Year End Review
What's gone on in evangelicalism since we last talked? What does it mean for the year moving forward?

Sep 16, 2024 • 1h 25min
How to Raise a School Shooter - Inside the Audrey Hale Journal
The journal of Audrey Hale, the Covenant School (Nashville) shooter, was recently released. Despite not being the purported manifesto it was billed as the document does give an intimate look inside the mind of a brutal spree killer.
To learn what we can from it, namely how Hale was formed and how we can prevent more like her, we brought on David Harris - author of an excellent explainer article on the Hale journal for TruthScript.
This one is pretty dark, full of material you won't want your kids listening to with you. But it is important so let's get going.

Jul 25, 2024 • 59min
Ben Zeisloft on Abortion Abolition and Voting Trump
We've got one of the best reporters working visiting the Backwoods on this one. He's talking to us about Abortion Abolition, Christian faithfulness at the ballot box, and voting Trump (or not).
We're aiming for more light and less heat on this one. Did we do it? Hit play and let us know.

Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 1min
Shadow Elders in the Church
Delving into the presence of shadow elders in churches, the podcast explores power dynamics and influence, challenges with gender roles, and the dilemma of honoring Christ versus fear of man. It discusses the importance of staying true to beliefs and biblical principles amidst societal pressures and navigating authority within Christian circles.
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