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Episode 136 - "I Don’t Get It"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself Why do we tend to think we’re alone in our struggles, and how do we reconnect? If God knows me better than I know myself, and he also loves me more than I love myself — how do those truths change my commitments? And where do we find joy when it isn’t close at hand? This week we set Poetry in Motion with David’s extraordinary, intimate prayer in Psalm 139, learning to live as an open book before God. And in our opening discussion of Matthew 7:1-5, Bryan throws back to a nosy neighbor from TV’s Golden era while Ryan draws some observations from early dot

Episode #107 - I Wasn't Expecting That

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail Our daughter had surgery yesterday morning to remove her tonsils and adenoids. They took her back, our brave little girl, and told us they would come get us in 45 minutes when it was all over. However, only 10 minutes into the procedure, someone came out looking for us to deliver some news. Our hearts sank: what went wrong? What could have happened? We were petrified, but the news they gave us was nothing like we were expecting. Well...the same thing happened to a group of people 2000 years ago on Pentecost. A group that hung Jesus to the cross, then realized what they had don

Bible Study with Groups, With Marty Broadwell

Jeff · Working with the Word

Many of our Bible studies are done in a group setting, whether in a church Bible class or small group study in a home. While offering a different dynamic than individual Bible study, studying with others in this setting is just as essential. What makes a good (or bad) Bible class? How do we make the best of these times, whether we're the teacher or student? Marty Broadwell shares advice from years of experience teaching teachers to teach. Music Credits "Faith" by Vibe Tracks "New Year" by Bad Snacks "The Starry Night" by John Tadlock

PERSPECTIVE: Circumspection. More "Mutiny on the Bounty," Mars Hill, Mystery House.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Looking at things from different perspectives is the fair way to approach a situation. But it’s more than that. It’s about compiling all the relevant information, including information that challenges our way of seeing the world. This week we discuss circumspection — the skill of viewing things from other points of view. And then we practice it on subjects from last week — poor, unappreciated Captain Bligh; the enablers of Mars Hill; and the true spirit of cooperation in search of truth. Hal Hammons is the preacher for the Lakewoods Dr

The Juggling Act

Kris Emerson · Excel Still More

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Okay, how is that core value, that circle of importance, coming along? Have you identified and been vocal about who, or what, matters most in your life? Ranking your focus and values can give you clarity on what to do next and how. But... balance is tough! There are multiple things competing for your attention in any given week, day or even moment. This week we will look at Pat Gelsinger's book, "The Juggling Act." It is tremendous! This is less of a review, and more of a synopsis, but I hope you find yourself reading thi

The Parable of the Two Builders

Mark Roberts · Monday Morning Coffee with Mark

Christians in Crisis...thinking about the tornadoes

Kenny Embry · Balancing the Christian Life

Send us Fan Mail Did you hear about the tornadoes? This hit the area where I grew up, and it affected me a lot. If you'd like to help out, you can donate money here. Be good and do good. Support the show

Episode #106 - xoxo Mistletoe xoxo

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail What do you know about mistletoe? For most of my life, all I knew is that it was a Christmas decoration used for snagging some smooches. Well, it turns out that mistletoe is a parasite. It sucks the life and nutrients out of a tree. Once a seed sticks to a new host tree, it grows bigger and as it grows hurts everything around it. Well...sometimes those who join themselves to a church can be like this. Paul warns us to be on guard for parasites, those who would come in unsuspectingly and cause problems, killing the church from within. We must be aware, because not everyone is a

Episode #105 - You Are No Hero

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail There was a detial that went unnoticed at the coffee shop I mentioned in yesterday's podcast until my last day in town back home in Oregon. It was a saying that was printed up on the wall. It said, "You are the hero of your story." Now, we all love a good hero story, but is that actually true? Well...the Bible paints a different picture. We are no hero. In fact, we are the enemy and our own worst enemy. We cannot save ourselves, but there is one who can. The greatest hero story of all, and the only hero in our story, is Jesus. #SetYourMindAbovePodcast

Episode 135 - "I Need My Fries!"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Desire and Seek God’s Goodness Make sure you eat before this week's episode or you might get hungry! Our discussion of hungering and thirsting for righteousness brought on a lot of food talk! We go from Michael Phelps' diet to Elf's Clause-o-meter, as 4 Proverbs encourage us to align our desires with God's, burn lots of spiritual calories, and stay hungry! We learn how to savor God's goodness and even to find the good in the bitter things of life. And some Through the Week challenges whet our appetite and lead us to some self-reflection about what these year has left us "hungry" for. It's a sm

Episode #104 - Just Three Guys Praying In A Coffee Shop

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail Last week as I was back in Oregon, I had an amazing thing happen. As I sat reading my Bible in a coffee shop, another young man struck up a conversation and we visited together. He introduced a friend, and I shared with them the serious nature of my visit. That's when Daniel stopped and said, "Let's just pray together about it right now." Wow. Well...disciples, this is what we are called to do. To be alert and looking for opportunities to love others & pray for them. You cannot imagine how encouraging it is to not just tell someone you are praying for them, but to simply do it

Psalm 35 C

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Three main points that we make in this our third podcast on Psalm 35. 1. Jesus experienced the pain and suffering David spoke of on a level deeper than he ever did See vs. 7, 11, 12, 15 especially 2. Jesus did not curse because of this suffering but He called for a blessing instead This is not to criticize imprecatory prayers, but it is to say that is not what Jesus engaged in. Jesus took the curse upon Himself- Galatians 3:13/ Deuteronomy 21:22-23 Jesus called for mercy for those who tormented Him- Luke 23:34 3. Jesus fulfills Psalm 35 via HIs death and resurrection 35:13 Jesus humbled Himsel

BULLIES: David and Bathsheba. "Mutiny on the Bounty." Mars Hill. Mystery House.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Bullies are people who take what they want at the expense of the weak. From the short kid on the playground to the minimum-wage worker to the next nation in the path of a warmonger, most of us have suffered bullying. And many of us have inflicted it. This week we discuss David’s failed and selfish leadership; the pros and cons of public whippings; the downfall of a mega-church and its mega-pastor; and the real bully at the Hammons game table (the name may surprise you). Hal Hammons is the preacher for the Lakewoods Drive church of Chri

Episode #103 - Disciples Amongst Disaster

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail Over the weekend, catastrophe struck four different states - especially the towns of Bowling Green & Mayfield, Kentucky. The largest tornado on record, along with many others, touch down and wreaked havoc upon the lives of thousands. 18 billion dollars in damage & over 100 lives lost as a result, many are left trying to pick up the broken pieces of their life. How do we respond to such tragedy? Well...just as the Christians did in the first century when disaster struck. When disaster arises, disciples act. Each of us, as we have the ability, have the opportunity & responsibili

Circles of Importance

Kris Emerson · Excel Still More

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! To me, there is nothing more important I could share with you right now than these circles of importance. 2021 is almost over, but it is not over yet. This is an amazing time to asses our priority and value system and then see how we've done this year with our words and actions. But we can also start making efforts, changes, today and start the New Year in stride! If you were asked to write do the four most important things in the world to you, in order, what would that look like. I don't mean what people say you should w

What I've learned Spending a Year with Jesus

Mark Roberts · Monday Morning Coffee with Mark

Psalm 35 B - Can we pray calling judgment on the wicked?

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This Psalm calls down curses upon those who have opposed the Psalmist. See verses 1-8, 26. Sometimes we hear that these prayers were acceptable in the Old Testament but they are not acceptable today. In the OT God's people were encouraged to love their enemies- Exodus 23:4-5; Prov. 25:21-22. In the OT God's people were forbidden from taking personal vengeance- Proverbs 20:22; 24:29. In the NT we find God's people calling down curses upon the wicked- I Cor. 16:22; Galatians 1:8-9; 5:12; Rev. 6:9-10. In the NT we find rejoicing at the fall of evil and wicked people- Rev. 18:20; 19:1-6 This is no

Thinking fast and slow

Kenny Embry · Balancing the Christian Life

Send us Fan Mail Are you sure you know what you think you know? This week I examine what it means to think fast and slow. Support the show

Episode 134 - "Different Definition of Fun"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Learn From the Lord Throughout Your Life How does God draw us to Christ? What's the difference between learning a subject and learning a person (Eph. 4:20)? And how do we get off track when we make discipleship a competition? This week we kick off four weeks on lifelong learning, beginning with a discussion of discipleship that takes us from "old man problems" to our continuing education in faith and grace. We start with a Like the Teacher segment that leads us on a scavenger hunt and reminds us what a gift it is to be "taught by God" (John 6:45). Then we dive into some deep thoughts about dea

JOCKS: Part 2, with BJ Sipe, Terry Francis and Peyton Francis

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! In the western corner, representing the Oregon Ducks, we have BJ Sipe, host of the Set Your Mind Above Podcast and evangelist with the church of Christ in Danville, KY. In the eastern corner, representing the Tennessee Volunteers, we have Terry Francis, preacher for the church of Christ in Chelsea, Alabama, and his son Peyton. In the second half of our conversation, we debate the merits and demerits of football. Hal Hammons is the preacher for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of H

Psalm 35

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me. Fight against those who fight against me. In this Psalm David describes how he was mistreated, lied about, pursued by wicked people. Frequently through the Psalm David will affirm his innocence- vs. 7, 7, 11, 13-14, He calls on God to rescue him and to judge those who are mistreating him- vs. 3, 4-8, 26 He calls on God to bring the same kind of judgment upon the wicked that they are bringing upon him. We sometimes call this lex talionis. Lex talionis is literally law of the tooth. We used it to speak of how in God's justice the punishment often

Bible Study with Family, With Eddie and Hannah Jinks

Jeff · Working with the Word

Our "Bible Study in Relationships" series continues in a conversation about teaching our families, especially our children, God's story. Eddie and Hannah Jinks have 3 children of their own (plus one on the way) and help us think through our priorities and planning. How do we as parents prepare our own hearts first? How do moms and dads work as a team? What are some tools that can help us along the way? Resource Mentioned Mommy and Me Bible Class Creation to Revelation Music Credits "Faith" by Vibe Tracks "Skyfall, City of Dreams" by John Tadlock "Cafe Terrace at Night" by John Tadlock "The Sta

JOCKS: Part 1, with BJ Sipe, Terry Francis and Peyton Francis

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Last month we discussed Nerds; this week we flip the coin over. Sitting in with me are the biggest sports fans and occasional participants I could find. BJ Sipe preaches for the church of Christ in Danville, KY. He also hosts the Set Your Mind Above podcast. Terry and Peyton Francis co-host the Pork and Son podcast, focusing on sports in general, Tennessee football in particular. Terry also preaches for the church of Christ in Chelsea, Alabama. In part 1, we discuss Samson, the greatest athlete in the Bible, as an archetype of the sort

S4 Ep7 - Justin Dobbs Talks Workbook Design

Justin Dobbs · Inroads

Stuart Peck sits down with Justin Dobbs an editor and writer with Appian Media. They discuss the importance of good design and why it's valuable to give kids an understanding of the lands of the Bible. For every $100 donation to Appian Media between November 30 - December 7, 2021 we're going to donate a Lessons from the Land Family Study Pack to a sacred selections family. To learn more visit appianmedia.org/giving-tuesday! Support the show

What Young People Want to Know about Marriage

Mark Roberts · Monday Morning Coffee with Mark