Bad Fruit Podcast

Good Fruit: The Role of a Pastor with Rev. Dr. Hagerman

In this week's episode I am joined by Rev. Dr. Hagerman to talk about the role of the pastor, and touch on a variety of adjacent topics, such as what is the church, who can serve and how, and important to our previous episodes, we touch on church hurt.
 
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Church Hurt Part 2: You're Not Crazy - 054

We continue the conversation started last week about church hurt. This week Jonathan and Judah are joined by Judah's wife Sarah to also hear her perspective.We talk about what it means to be hurt by the church and to lose trust in the institution.If you have questions or just want to get in touch with us you can do so at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com 

Church Hurt Part 1 - 053

In this episode Judah tells his story about why he hasn't been on the podcast and his experience with church hurt. It is a serious and complex episode. Mild trigger warning we do discuss abuse and grooming. Also Judah is very passionate and there are two mild cuss words in this episode. I hope this episode helps others who have gone through or are going through church hurt. We discuss deconstruction and what it means to be a part of a church. This is a little longer episode, Judah is unfiltered here, and we lay the foundation for next week's episode.If you have questions or comments please email us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com 

The 2026 Prophecy Roundup - 052

2025 has come and gone, but did any of the prophecies come true? And as we keep moving on into 2026 what are the prophetic words for the new year?In this episode Judah returns as co-host and we talk about all the 2025 prophecies and look at the 2026 ones as well!Did any come true? The answer might surprise you. Also Jonathan gives a "fresh word" for the year.Questions or comments email us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com 

Fruit Bite: The Sparkle Creed

In this Fruit Bite episode we are looking at the Sparkle Creed. Is this a new modern Christian Creed? Or a Creed of the oldest false religion?

Denominations part 10: The Methodists

This week we continue with the denomination series and explore the Wesleyan Methodist tradition and denominations. We look at the history, key figures, their theology and writings, and global stats.
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What the Hell? A Christmas Reflection on Sin, Judgment, and Mercy - 051

WHAT THE HELL? A Christmas Reflection on Sin, Judgment, and Mercy
Hell is not a comfortable topic, and Christmas is not usually when we want to think about judgment, sin, or eternity. But the birth of Christ only makes sense if we are honest about what went wrong, what we cannot fix, and what God has done to rescue us.
In this episode of Bad Fruit Podcast, we walk through the full arc of Christian theology, starting with creation, moving through the Fall, exile, judgment, and hell, and ending with the Gospel hope of Christ’s incarnation, cross, and resurrection. This is not a debate episode and not a reaction video. It is a careful, Scripture-centered reflection on why hell exists, what the Bible actually says about it, and why mercy can only be understood through Christ.
We address questions about annihilationism, eternal punishment, the “second death,” post-death repentance, and the common “Hitler vs. grandma” framing, while keeping the focus where Scripture keeps it: not on comparative morality, but on Christ alone. This is a Law-heavy episode that ends where it must end, with the Gospel, with the manger, and with the promise that God has entered our exile to bring us home.
A sobering, pastoral, and unexpected Christmas episode that reminds us why the angels’ announcement was truly good news.Merry Christmas!

A Conversation with Miracle Bob about Healing and James River Church - 050

Bob joins me this week to share how God miraculously healed him. And we also talk about his time on the James River prayer team. And an interesting interaction he had with John Lindell.
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Can you guess what I had for breakfast? An interview with Zach about the James River College - 049

Zach attended the James River College when Bill Johnson and his Bethel team came to visit, and he shares his experiences and perspective on his time there. It is a great conversation and we have a few laughs along the way.If you would like to get in touch please email me at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com

Has Carl Lentz Learned Anything? - 048

Carl Lentz is back in the spotlight, and his comments on pastoral care and church size reveal something deeper about the megachurch system he came out of. This episode walks through the history of Hillsong, the rise and fall of Lentz, and a point-by-point biblical response to the claims he makes.
What does Scripture say about shepherds who know their sheep, discipleship in small churches, and the dangers of celebrity Christianity? Join us as we separate truth from trend and look at the fruit.If you would like to get in touch with us please email us at badfruitpodcast@gmail.com