The Pals talk about the importance of community and building one another up in Christ through the church, meeting together during the week, and sending/writing encouraging notes to each other. The pals welcome their founder to the Podcast, Nathan from New York! The three laugh, joke, and share some deep spiritual truths as they reminisce Nathan’s time in South Dakota and how the Lord was working throughout his whole life and led up to that time. Nathan shares his story (and a few bonus stories from times in SD) as well as his enjoyment of guns and good grub! The Plas also shares a sweet moment at the end of the Podcast a long time in the making….

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Chase takes a break from the Psalm Pontification Series to focus on John 1:17 and the difference between what is revealed in the law and old covenant of the OT and what is revealed through Christ and the law of freedom in the NT. The pals welcome a true hero to the podcast in the Mighty Marine, Keinen Bousquet. Keinen comes well prepared to discuss topics such as his time in the marines, motorcycles, manhood and dadhood. This episode is full of wisdom for all as Keinen and the pals give some thoughts to chew on!  

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Noah keeps the Prayerful, Practical, and Praise Postured Psalm Pontifications going with Psalm 4 and the rest that can be found in Christ with a mini pontification on “Selah”! Chase and Noah reveal the winners of the Most Inspiring Episode and Fan of the Year from 2022. The pals welcome Joe &  Megan Bundy to the podcast! They share memories of college, college group, and parenting and how all of them have been an encouragement to them in their walk of faith!

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The Pals welcome 2023 with a bang! They share some of their favorite moments from the first year and first 14 episodes of the podcast! Chase gives a beautiful pontification on Psalm 3 continuing his series and the pals introduce an amazing guest in Marci Hofman! Marci gives a Christ centered and Gospel saturated guestimony and Noah shares how “God Is In This Story” with some fan favorite moments and how a 10 year old girl quickly became the favorite and most impactful episode for many including himself. The three have a sweet moment discussing God’s goodness in this story and how each of us has a story to share! Marci tells of her family’s story of foster care and how God was there every step of the way! This episode is sure to make you laugh, cry, and fall back in your chair! 

Make sure to give this song a listen!
God Is In This Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryD3D9X2myk

Also jam out to our buddy Caleb Dykstra’s new hit: Maker of My Heart
https://open.spotify.com/track/5fYm52wTkxRpXmPFY9F7W3?si=c9ea0aaa094b4c1e

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Merry Christmas from the Pontification Pals Podcast!!! Chase and Noah share tales of South Dakota snow days and Bailey joins for a Christmas taste testing that will make you drool! The pals share their “Christmas Tops” and do a little Christmas gift exchange of their own! Chase and Noah pontificate on seemingly secular Christmas traditions and the roots they have in Christianity. The pals go on to look at the major characters in the Christmas story and the unlikely calling and significance of each. Join us for a very holly and jolly Christmas episode that will surely be a timeless classic! 

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A few Christmas songs for you to enjoy! 
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/04UK5isdXRSx4AgaQyHu5v?si=K4yJxrluQn6nnJj2LgsOIg

https://youtu.be/1u3Ia6msMFw

https://youtu.be/pf_RkQ2pATk

https://youtu.be/6aGLV5CfoTU

Chase continues his pontification series through all 150 Psalms by pontificating on Psalm 2 and the difference between earthly kingdoms and heavenly ones. He shares why we as humans, who are naturally afraid of corruption in leadership and government, can take encouragement and refuge and find peace in the leader and king who is over all other kings. The pals introduce a guest who has made himself known on the podcast in small ways and had a huge part in the release of the music album Joy at the Foot of the Cross. Nick Medema officially joins the podcast and shares his love of music with the pals. Chase and Noah share some of the fun stories of unfortunateness and the fun they’ve had with Nick getting to know him over the years. Nick shares where his love of music started and how music can and should glorify God and some ideas on how the church can do that better! The pals leave you with not 1, not 2, but 3 challenges for the week! Sit back and enjoy this fun and musically centered episode!

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Noah pontificates on “seeing Christ” and how impactful and encouraging it can be just to gaze into the throne room at God almighty and the Lord Jesus Christ. He uses a variety of passages and thoughts from recent bible studies and sermons to show how God has encouraged him through meditating on Christ. The pals welcome Christmas and Ketia to the podcast and celebrate Thanksgiving as well by sharing some of the top things they are thankful for. Ketia shares her competitive side and how Chase has sought to defeat her with little to no avail! Ketia shares her story and how her faith has grown greatly since coming to DSU and shares 3 of her passions; Sightseeing, Snapshots, and Sports! Join the pals for a super fun episode with a very special guest! 

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Noah pontificates on 1 John and God’s love. The pals welcome their in house artist to the podcast and reminisce about the beginnings of friendship at DSU. Severin shares his emotional and powerful story of coming to faith and how it has forever changed his world. The pals share their ideas on the great salvation of God and how suffering leads to sanctification. This episode will leave you saying AMEN!

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