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James Arthur is a Christian, Husband, Dad, Host, and Ex-Con. He has a history leading in The Navigators, personal training, and over a decade of working in the wedding industry. Currently also an activities coordinator at a senior living center. Join James as he discusses the boxes of legalism in the church, the push for woke conformity, and most of all, the boxes men fall into… in a nutshell. The only box James likes is the Bible! Join the Boxless Brotherhood of men fighting for authenticit ...
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Send us a text It's good to be back. Join James as he checks in after a few weeks and a few life interactions later. Are we working hard enough? Should we be worrying and planning for the future? Do you have anxiety over your life that is NOT founded in the heart of God for you? Let's get into it. Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxless…
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Send us a text I just felt like sharing a real moment of grace, redemption, and sweetness. Joined me as I talk about the struggle of being the disciplinarian verse the safe place. Sometimes one must lose. Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.comتوسط James Arthur
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Send us a text We've been told to love the Church. We've been told love is not a feeling. Join James as he dives into Scripture to see what the Word has to say on this highly debated issue. What does Jesus and the Bible actually say on the matter? Ephesians 5:25-32 1 Peter 4:8-10 John 11: 32-35 Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNut…
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Send us a text Join James as he dives into why we stop making friends later in life. Is it because we have our core 4? Or are we afraid to risk it... again? After many years of using the mantra "We must be a Safe Place", James is still digging into why it's so hard to do this. After experiencing a powerful online community, he has some new insight.…
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Send us a text If you're anything like me, you struggle with Church. Maybe you have some church hurt from poor leadership, gossip, money grubbing, or the barrage of other ways sinful people mess up what God intended for good. I'm not here to tell you to join a church, but I am here to tell you not to do it alone. The local Church just happens to be…
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Send us a text As humans, we are well acquainted with disappointment in others. Maybe even our own Dad's. What if we truly let God father us? In the midst of an imperfect life with imperfect people who love us imperfectly, can we let Him fill the gap? Do you believe He can? Does your soul need restoration... or just... rest? Join James as he shares…
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Send us a text James recalls a recent story of encouraging another, while feeling as though he was preaching to himself. We do this don't we? The Spirit is gracious to remind us of verses for the edification of the body... but often ourselves as well. Verses: -1 Peter 3:18-20 & 4:8 -Hosea 14:3 -Psalm 119:11 -John 13:35 -Revelation 12:11 -Matthew 15…
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Send us a text James recounts some discouragement, isolation attempts from the enemy, and how to push through it. It is easy to feel devalued when you feel like an island. Press into Jesus when this happens, stay a part of the body, and God will surprise you! You are a valuable part of the body of Christ... but sometimes that means you feel differe…
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Send us a text These 2 episodes were first called "what is spiritual warfare?" due to the nature of Satan's involvement. However, this one particularly speaks to the divisive nature of the Enemy. James digs into speaking life into each others differences. We must stop tearing down the church. We call out false gospel's, and speak truth to lies alwa…
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Send us a text Join James as he dives into some practical and situational attacks from the Enemy, how to fight the lies, what the Bible says about it, and how to aim for unity over discord. This is a hard topic to cover succinctly because of how nuanced it is. Satan can take any opportunity to tell you that you don't matter. James talks about lonel…
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Send us a text Have you ever met that Christian that acts like all Christian's are perfect, pleasant, and good for you? Church hurt often begins this way. Leaders trusting leaders and never giving you a voice? We need to be honest about the human factor of humanity. Christian's still sin and still need Jesus just as much as the day they got saved! …
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Send us a text James is back after a month off after Dave Wirgau's passing. Processing pain and sadness of this magnitude always brings new clarity. Join James as he discusses depression, aging, loneliness, lack of purpose, and not giving up! Show notes: Don't Lose Heart - by Steven Curtis Chapman Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxless…
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Send us a text Join me as I discuss the new format of the show! For just a few minutes I'll touch on a few fun topics each week before the main topic. Today we got into the staying nature of One Hit Wonders vs this quick fix culture, how The Food Babe, Vani Hari, is saying things all parent's should be paying attention to, and even some of my PTSD …
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Send us a text Ever wondered why Catholics go to confession, worship Mary, or believe in "last rites"? Once the Veil was torn, access was granted! Or was it? Do Catholics try to fit a square peg in a round hole, or do they know something we don't? Ever wanted to hear a Biblical argument for or against this? Join James as he takes a bold dive into t…
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Send us a text Join me and my boy, Dash, as we tackle some devotional questions together. What better way to get into the mind of a child and their walk with God, than to ask them questions! Katy Boatman wrote these kids devo's and they're fantastic! We have never met, and she did not sponsor this show. Perhaps she'll come on the show after we get …
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Send us a text My greatest teacher, Nav Director, and landlord of 8 years passed away unexpectedly last week. Dave Wirgau is a giant of the faith and of mine personally. His passion for community and one-on-one discipleship became the blueprint for my theology. Please join me as I share my story with Dave. Hopefully more to come. I promised the Har…
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Send us a text This was a fun one. I barely scratched the surface on the power of Scripture, how it's living, and how to read it in context. I cover the meaning of water, how to misinterpret, what to watch out for, translations, and more. I hope you like it! Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.com…
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Send us a text Yes, I love Transformers! Don't you love that phrase, "more than meets the eye?" Sounds like "don't judge a book by it's cover" doesn't it? But I'm not referring to judging. I'm referring to the hidden. This episode is all about how obvious truth and facts seem foreign to others. Could it be something supernatural is afoot? Ephesians…
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Send us a text I am so excited to share this topic with you! The Veil is such a crucial part of our faith, and yet it is so rarely discussed in it's entirety. The symbolism of this one moment means so much to our status as believers. Join me as I dig into scripture and discuss the great implications of the moment the sky went black! Please follow, …
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Send us a text This episode was super fun. I love diving into Scripture and sharing what the Lord says. I took some of my Pastor's sermon series, some of my own views, and had a lot of fun discovering more ways our physical body is "of some value" and related to our spiritual body with, which has value "in all things". Let's get into it! Please fol…
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Send us a text Join me as I break down some major headlines over the past few months (and years) on woke companies, Allistair Begg approving attending a trans wedding, him getting cancelled, and much more. (I promise I'm not just repeating old news. That would bore me too.) This show is more research based, but I do share my personal Biblical take …
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Send us a text That's right! I quoted Fun with Dick & Jane. One of the greatest movies of all time! Would you join me as I dive into a bit of self-care vs pity? How can we take risks of boldness and see what sticks? Is there a lot of risk to trying something? Let's get into it, and all the rabbit trails you know I'll go on! Please follow, like, and…
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Send us a text Join James as he talks about the process of pulling his kids from private school. It wasn't an easy decision, but of the many factors, one rose above the rest... and it wasn't a "Christian" education. Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.comتوسط James Arthur
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Send us a text My kids school asked me to speak at Chapel, so I decided to do a little sermon prep on the show. I hope you enjoy it! Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.comتوسط James Arthur
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Send us a text PornHub was recently in an article being linked to sex trafficking and the punishment was minimal. In a digital day where not only is abnormal sexuality being normalized, but purity seems to be a thing of the past. Do we even discuss living together before marriage, or if guys confess their porn habits? Have many men even ever been e…
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Send us a text James addresses the recently reported incident involving US Navy Vet Michael Cassidy "toppling" a satanic "holiday" display at a State Capital. Should we stand up for our beliefs? When? When asked to do things we don't agree with? When is religion free and when is it unconstitutional? Is saying yes to wear the button ruining a good w…
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Send us a text We all know the Bible commands us to love our neighbor. And we all know we suck at it! It's hard to know when to sacrifice time to get to know the block, or maybe one day share the Gospel. And what about when you dislike a neighbor or have an argument over silly property issues? How can we protect our family from outside arrows, whet…
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Send us a text This episode was fun to make. Join me as I ramble on about why community was so easy in college, why it's so hard now, and what to do about it! If God says 'it's not good for man to be alone', and this wasn't only referring to a spouse, then surely there must be a way ....post-kids! Let's take an honest look at what we view community…
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Send us a text Are you a family man? Did you used to be the life of the party? Even after I came to Jesus I would throw dry parties in College with my other Nav friends. They were epic! Now I'm over 40 and I don't even want to try. Can you relate? Join me as I dive into the reasons we change, the difficulties of brotherhood later in life, and even …
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Send us a text Spanking is widely debated these days. We as Christians understand not to "spare the rod", if needed. And not every child needs to be spanked. This isn't a discussion on right vs wrong. How do we discipline in an effective way that they learn and still feel loved? Join me as I confess a recent story where I chose to spank my son. Bei…
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Send us a text Are you tired of wanting some man time and expecting the church to make it happen for you? Truthfully, they should be. But even if they are doing something, you need some real life brothers to hang with. Join James as he gives some practical ideas on how to cultivate authentic relationships outside of church events. Let's be proactiv…
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Send us a text Join James in this very practical explanation on how to share your faith and spend time with Jesus. Primarily walking down the Roman's Road, James touches on how to interpret God's voice and remain in His ever loving presence without guilt or fear of losing our salvation. Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gm…
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Send us a text In this episode James discusses the meaning of a Safe Place. Was Aslan really unsafe and only good? Or was that a different type of safety? What does this mean for believers and how we're meant to treat one another? Should we just get over Church abuse? Or is it good to seek safety in another meaning? Please follow, like, and share! …
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Send us a text Why must we drink every time we hang out? Is it because it happens so rarely? Do we even know how to be brothers anymore? Are we just needing an escape and failing to ever encourage each other to be men after God? Join James as he tackles this very prevalent issue. We hope it inspires you to go deeper with your brothers in Christ. Pl…
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Send us a text Join James as he shares some of the traumatic experiences he's been through. Passed friends, injuries, and scary moments with his kids. We hope you find this episode encouraging. Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.comتوسط James Arthur
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Send us a text Join James as he exposes the lies surrounding fairness in women's sports. Referencing Riley Gaines, April Hutchinson, and other amazing women who have paved the way, Dax joins the fight on their behalf. He takes apart a nonsensical article put out by the ACLU attempting to debunk Trans Athlete myths... unconvincingly. Men have been a…
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Send us a text Join James as he shares his testimony and theology. He'll take you on a wild ride through his crazy past of drugs, jail, and Jesus. His aim is to inform of his biblical view and his reasoning for not associating with a particular denomination. Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.com…
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Send us a text Join James as he tackles liberal yard signs, BLM, Love is Love, trap language, and Christian artists who have fallen away from their faith. He tackles the recent album by Derek Webb including drag queen Flamy Grant, as well as other artists who have left Christianity. Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.…
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Send us a text Join James as he tackles the issue of local church vs house church, denominational pride, leadership abuse, and more! We hope it's encouraging and helpful. Please like, share, and follow! Please follow, like, and share! Contact: TheBoxlessNutshell@gmail.comتوسط James Arthur
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Send us a text In this episode James dives into how the world, church's, and universities have been trying to cancel masculinity... or over-correct to become toxic. He discusses how not all masculinity is toxic, toxic masculinity doesn't negate our need to be adventurous, and gender is not fluid. Men need to be strong, but also gentle, as Scripture…
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