Curious Curmudgeons

By: Barnabas Piper & Adam Read
  • Summary

  • If you love to explore ideas and consider life deeply . . . but you also can’t hold your tongue or help rolling your eyes at some of life’s crazy, then this podcast is for you. Join Barnabas Piper & Adam Read in their exploration of (and occasional grumpiness at) big issues in life as Christians.
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Episodes
  • Advice to My Younger Self: Money, Money, Money
    Dec 25 2024

    In this episode, Adam and Barnabas discuss the financial wisdom they didn’t have when they were younger and stuff they wish they’d known about finances and generosity.

    • What are some basic financial principles you wish you had known earlier?
    • What are some of the most common misperceptions and pitfalls associated with money?
    • What is the purpose of money and how should we view it?
    • What does it look like to develop habits of stewardship and generosity?

    And of course they take a few moments to be properly curmudgeonly about a nitpicky, petty, and otherwise mundane topic.

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    54 mins
  • Advice to My Younger Self: Developing Character
    Dec 18 2024

    In this episode, Adam and Barnabas discuss the importance of developing godly character and how humility plays a vital role in it.

    • What is “character” and why does it matter so much?
    • What are the benefits of focusing on developing godly character?
    • How does pride undermine godly character?
    • Is humility at odds with ambition?

    And of course they take a few moments to be properly curmudgeonly about a nitpicky, petty, and otherwise mundane topic.

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    45 mins
  • Advice to My Younger Self: Dating and Marriage
    Dec 11 2024

    In this episode, Adam and Barnabas have an honest conversation about dating, marriage, and how complicated these significant decisions are.

    • What do we even have to offer here? Why should anyone listen to us?
    • What are a few primary principles that apply to every person in every relationship?
    • Is getting married young foolish? Is it better to wait until you are older?
    • What should someone look for in a potential spouse?
    • How do we maintain a healthy, right view toward members of the opposite sex so that we aren’t treating them only as prospects, rejects, or temptations?

    And of course they take a few moments to be properly curmudgeonly about a nitpicky, petty, and otherwise mundane topic.

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    1 hr and 2 mins

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