Burnout, Fruit, and Fundamentals: Repentance From Dead Works
Countertop Theology: Faith Conversations Between Father and Son
Release Date: 01/23/2026
Faith Toward God: Belief or Allegiance? | Hebrews 6 (Episode 4)
Countertop Theology: Faith Conversations Between Father and Son
Welcome to Episode 4 of Countertop Theology—faith conversations about Jesus and the Word between a father and son. In this episode, we circle back to clarify a key point from earlier conversations: the difference between a PhD, a doctorate, accreditation, and why it matters to represent those things accurately. Then we return to Hebrews 6 and the “elementary principles of Christ” (foundational doctrines). After discussing repentance from dead works in the previous episode, we move into #2: Faith Toward God We explore why “faith toward God” is more than intellectual belief. The Greek...
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Burnout, Fruit, and Fundamentals: Repentance From Dead Works
Countertop Theology: Faith Conversations Between Father and Son
Welcome back to our countertop conversations. In this episode, Josh and his dad, David Ellis, pick up where they left off—walking through the foundational principles of Hebrews 6. They start with the first cornerstone: repentance from dead works. This isn’t a “gotcha” episode. It’s a father–son conversation about real life—how we can love Jesus, mean well, and still pour energy into things that aren’t producing fruit. They talk about how dead works can look like idols in the ancient world… and how they can look like burnout, misplaced priorities, or identity wrapped up in the...
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Episode 2: Do We Know the Basics? Hebrews 6 Conversation
Countertop Theology: Faith Conversations Between Father and Son
In this episode, David (father) and Josh (son) discuss spiritual maturity through the lens of Hebrews 6 and why the Church must understand the “elementary principles” that Scripture calls foundational. They explore how believers develop discernment, why fundamentals matter more than hype, and how the Holy Spirit leads us into truth. They introduce the six foundational doctrines of Christ (Hebrews 6:1–2) and encourage pastors and believers alike to build their faith on these essentials.
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Episode 1- Anchored in Truth: A Father & Son Talk Scripture and Faith
Countertop Theology: Faith Conversations Between Father and Son
Welcome to the very first episode of these father/son faith conversations. Josh and his dad, David, share the heart behind why they started this series—to bring their real, unscripted kitchen-table talks about God, Scripture, and life to a wider audience. They discuss the authority of God’s Word, the beauty of the gospel, how faith grows over decades, and why truth, humility, and love must always go together. If you’ve ever wrestled with church hurt, doubt, or simply wanting more depth in your walk with God, this conversation is for you.
info_outlineWelcome back to our countertop conversations. In this episode, Josh and his dad, David Ellis, pick up where they left off—walking through the foundational principles of Hebrews 6. They start with the first cornerstone: repentance from dead works.
This isn’t a “gotcha” episode. It’s a father–son conversation about real life—how we can love Jesus, mean well, and still pour energy into things that aren’t producing fruit. They talk about how dead works can look like idols in the ancient world… and how they can look like burnout, misplaced priorities, or identity wrapped up in the wrong thing today.
Along the way, they discuss:
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Why foundations matter (and why bigger “buildings” require deeper foundations)
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How to recognize when something is no longer producing fruit
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The difference between “good” and “God’s best”
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The danger of chasing new teachings without staying anchored in Scripture
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Why repentance often means a simple (but costly) shift: changing your mind