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Christians and money...a conversation with Adam Shanks

Kenny Embry · Balancing the Christian Life

Send us Fan Mail As a Christian, how do you think about money? Many of us are motivated by fear, envy, contempt or other negative feelings all centered around these green pieces of paper with numbers. However, Adam Shanks tells us why we should consider money as a tool and servant rather than a goal and master. Adam is a fellow podcaster of the Preach Impediments program, as well the author of the book In God We Trust, and several other titles. Support the show

S2 E24 - Let Me Paint You A Picture

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail This weekend is an estate sale at the home of my ailing grandmother back in Salem, Oregon. What has generated so much interest is her incredible paintings, as my grandmother is an extraordinarily gifted artist. While at first it made me sad to think of them being dispersed, they are not inteded to be put into storage. They belong displayed in the homes of others, touching the hearts of many she'll never even know. Well...we are God's paintings. He did not transform us from darkness to light to be hidden, but to display Jesus to the world. And when we shine the light of Christ,

S2 E23 - We're Gonna Have A Baby, My Baby & Me

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail Well, if you heard the very special annoucement yesterday, you know by now that my wife and I are expecting our third little baby. We are over the moon excited to bring another child into our family Lord willing in September. Our other two children are excited too, especially our daughter who is hoping for a sister this time around. I feel like such a blessed man, and thank you all for your prayers. Well...our children are not our own, they belong to God. He formed and fashioned them, and they are entrusted to our care for a short period of time. The question is this: what wil

"Theology" - Monopisode

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

While Steve did an excellent job getting to in the vastness of the topic of "theology," I wanted to really narrow down into just having a conversation about God Himself, along with some helpful tips on how to draw closer to Him personally.

Episode 143 - "Snuggling?!"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Train With Wisdom, Patience, and Love Have you ever wondered what to do with the command not to "provoke your children to wrath"? This week we try to discern when godly discipline becomes discouraging, applying the commands of Colossians 3:21 and Ephesians 6:1-4. We start out looking for direction from Christ's example in Matthew 11:25-30, wondering, "When is a burden not a burden?" and "How do we avoid carrying our authority like the Pharisees?" It's a frank conversation that takes us from times we've wanted to give up to the times we've needed to keep our cool as dads. It's session four of t

Psalm 41

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

The writer may state his conclusion at the beginning of the Psalm- 41:1-3. How blessed is the one who considers the helpless- 41:1 Then the text gives six (6) lines to show how he will be blessed- 41:1b-3. David's speaks- 41:4 His enemies take center stage- 41:5-9. The psalm mentions "enemies" 41:5, "enemy"- 41:11, and those "who hate me" 41:7. The plot and plan against David. They gossip about him. They anxiously await his death. Be gracious to me, David says- 41:10. The plea for God to be gracious in 41:4, 10 surrounds the treachery of his enemies in 41:5-9. He prays God will raise him up- 4

S2 E22 - A Very Special Announcement

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail Tune in for a very special announcement detailing why the podcast has been a bit more sporadic as of late, as well as what to expect moving forward. The reason things have been so crazy is because...well, you'll just have to listen to find out! #SetYourMindAbovePodcast

S2 E21 - T & P Valve & Emotions

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail Over the weekend my father-in-law and I fixed the temperature & pressure relief valve on my hot water heater. Essentially, it's the most important system of a water heater, because it relieves pressure in the tank to keep it from exploding and ending life as you know it. From time to time, a properly functioning valve will open up and let pressure out. Well...emotions work the same way. We must learn not to bottle things up, or else we'll explode. But this is not just important in our relationships with others, but also in our relationship with God. True worship is not void of

"Theology" with Steve Wolfgang

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

We hear the word "theology" thrown out, often in more academic settings or in more advanced Bible studies. The word is so big, with such much attached to it, it's hard to know whether we are talking about the same thing or not. Today, Steve Wolfgang, preacher in Chicago, help us understand the depth of this word.

ANARCHY: Under law to Christ. "The Power-House." Political protests. Monopoly.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Anarchy is society without government. If you’re not a big fan of government, and I’m not, that can sound pretty good. And in a perfect world, it would be. But in case you didn’t know, this isn’t a perfect world. This week we will discuss what it means to be under law to Christ; how conspiracy theories feed into our worst tendencies; whether political protests are part of the solution or part of the problem; and yet another reason not to play Monopoly. Hal Hammons is the preacher for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown,

Managing Your Soundtrack

Kris Emerson · Excel Still More

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Let's talk about that soundtrack playing in your head. You know what I'm talking about, that set of thoughts that are always there. These constant reminders about who you are. They can encourage you and tell you that great things are coming... or... they can sabotage growth by playing failures over and over again. When left unattended, unmanaged, they will usually do that second thing. We've gotta put a stop to that! Today we look at the first half of a tremendous book, "Soundtracks" by Jon Acuff. I highly recommend it. H

Thessalonica

Mark Roberts · Monday Morning Coffee with Mark

Working with a Christian counselor...a conversation with Jeanie Campbell

Kenny Embry · Balancing the Christian Life

Send us Fan Mail So, could you use a therapist? Jeanie Campbell is a retired Christian counselor who gives you some good reasons why you might want to consider getting some help from a counselor from time to time. She also talks about how what we feel and what we think are often at odds with one another. Jeanie is just a gem. Support the show

S2 E20 - Know That Your Father Loves You

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail My kids had a rough morning this morning, as they were not on their best behavior. There was correction and discipline, and they shed some tears. Not long after, I went to walk out the door for work, but they came running into my arms for hugs and kisses saying "Don't go!" You see, even though they made mistakes, they never doubted my love for them! Well...why is it that so many Christians can't understand that about God? They asssume when they sin that God hates them and suddenly they are kicked out of God's house until they come begging to be let back in. That's such a wrong

"Covenant" - Monopisode

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

We talk about marriage as a covenant, but until we understand our covenant with God, we cannot truly understand our covenant with our spouse.

Episode 142 - "Who Is Your Daddy?"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Reflect God's Discipline and Consistency at Home When is it hardest to stay consistent with our kids? What virtue gives us our compass? And what does the Bible say to do to bless our children? This week we continue our guided study on parenting with a discussion of integrity, followthrough, and consistency. What Jesus Said in Luke 16:10-13 reminds us that trust is built in small acts, and 4 Proverbs on Integrity teach us that our actions are on full display for our kids. The conversation leads us from our failures to God's wisdom, stopping to talk about Captain Hook, I Love Lucy, family bake-o

Reading Scripture With the Right Mind - With Doy Moyer

Jeff · Working with the Word

Doy Moyer helps us think through using our minds and hearts well as we read the Bible. How do we read Scripture with the singular purpose of knowing and drawing near to God? Why is recognizing God's authority fundamentally implied in our reading and study of the Bible? How do we maintain an open mind and heart while reading God's word, without allowing our presuppositions to impose our own ideas onto the text? Read More of Doy Moyer's Writings You can find his published books at MoyerPress.com You can follow his blog at SearchingDaily.com Resources Mentioned Reading Backwards by Richard Hays E

S2 E19 - If You Only Had 24 Hours To Live

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail I listened to a survey where a fellow walked around and asked people this question: "What would you do if you only had 24 hours to live?" I thought about my answer, about spending time with family and reflecting on things that are most important, but I was shocked by the answers given. Family, friends, and faith never came up - most just living by no rules. Well...we are not promised tomorrow. It's not a theoretical question, our last day very well could be today. Are we living it the way we should? Are we doing the right things in holiness, love, and wisdom? Don't wait until

"Covenant" with Nick Whichard

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

The word "covenant" is a common word, but until you see it through the lenses of our covenant with God, you will never truly understand how important.

ADAPTATION: Adjustable vs. spineless. "The 39 Steps." The New World. Castles of Tuscany.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Fair warning: This week’s episode will sound more like a lesson for preachers than normal. But I’m confident that any child of God will find a way to adapt it for personal use. (See what I did there?) We will cover the difference between being adjustable and being spineless; the importance of good source material, for movie makers and for Christians; why my new bumper music should be reminding you of Swing Low Sweet Chariot; and why a designer would want to rip off his own board game. Hal Hammons is the preacher for the Lakewoods Drive

S2 E18 - Blessed Are The Merciful, For They Shall Receive Coffee

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail I had about an hour to kill between meetings and studies today, so I made some phone calls in a long drive through line at Starbucks. They have been through the ringer - short staffed, shipping issues, menu limitations, it's a mess. I asked how their day was going and tried to encourage some exhausted baristas. When I pulled up to the window, they gave me a drink on the house thanking me for being nice despite the wait & many issues. Apparently, others have not been so understanding. Well...isn't it amazing how we want others to be patient and merciful to us when things are to

Posture in Prayer

Kris Emerson · Excel Still More

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Two things have value in and of themselves: posture in communication, and prayer in your daily life. Posture makes us a good communicator. It makes lengthy, needful conversations possible. Aligning mind and body can change a marriage, and can mend a broken friendship. Prayer is the process of talking with God. It should be a time of great focus and emotion. But many of us struggle to stay focused. I am so, so easily distracted. Sometimes it is dumb things, like notifications on my phone. Other times I am trying really har

Remember your creator in the days of your youth

Mark Roberts · Monday Morning Coffee with Mark

Being a Christian man in a digital world...a conversation with Jared Bollman

Kenny Embry · Balancing the Christian Life

Send us Fan Mail So what does it mean to be a Christian in a digital age? Jared Bollman is the host of the podcast Man Up! and an evangelist in Oregon. He's also enthusiastic about the use of digital tools to spread Christianity and how to be a man in a culture which misunderstands and sometimes attacks them. Jared is someone who has a refreshing viewpoint of today's culture. Find out who he says are the most important influences in his life, and how we can all use the Internet much more productively. Support the show

S2 E17 - The Olympics, Unity, & The Church

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail The Winter Olympics started today in Bejiing. As I watched the opening ceremonies, it was fascinating to watch countries that would normally be at odds with one another cheer on their rivals and set aside their differences. However, it won't last, and in many ways is superficial. Once the games are over, it's back to the same fighting between nations. Well...you epect that of the nations of men, but what about the Lord's church? Jesus prayed for us to be one, as he and the Father are one, and yet that is not what I have seen in many churches. The unity that many have is superf