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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Is it possible to rear godly children in an ungodly world? Absolutely. God’s people have been doing it for centuries. But we have to do it God’s way, no matter what the world may tell us. I am joined today by Rickie Jenkins, preacher and shepherd for the Campbell Road church of Christ in Garland, Texas — also by Phil Robertson, the preacher for the Glen Springs church of Christ in Gainesville, Florida. Hal Hammons is the preacher for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of Heaven podc

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Podcast Apr 5, 2021

Questions For Achievers

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Today we conclude a short series on 3 Questions for... Everyone, Leaders, and now Achievers. This is derived from a podcast called Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron. Though he didn't mention God and we have modified the topics and questions to address our spiritual walk. We started with "Believe to Achieve" which addressed questions about what you believe, why you believe it, and whether or not others are seeing it in your life. We then addressed leaders, which most of us are in some capacity or another. Are we communica

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Podcast Apr 3, 2021

Psalm 2

Psalm 2 vs. 1-3 The nations plot rebellion against God vs. 4-6 The LORD scoffs at the nations who seek to defy Him vs. 7-9 The LORD's King will rule all nations with a rod of iron vs. 10-12 Resistance is futile and the only option is surrender to God verse 7 is applied to the baptism of Jesus- Matthew 3:16-17 - and transfiguration- Matthew 17:1-5. It is applied to the resurrection of Jesus - Acts 13:33. See also Hebrews 1:5; 5:5. vs. 9 is applied to Jesus in Revelation 12:5; 19:15 and to Christians in Revelation 2:26-27.

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Podcast Apr 2, 2021

Christ, Christians and Culture, an interview with Dr. Stephen Okey

Send us Fan Mail This week I'm talking to a colleague and friend, Dr. Stephen Okey. Okey (as I call him) is an excellent educator and has a good understanding of the relationship of Christ, Christians and culture. He discusses the different ways Christians often try to see Christ in regards to culture, and proposes a better way we might be able to be "in the world but not of the world." If you'd like to get in touch with Okey, he is very active on Twitter and you can reach him at https://twitter.com/StephenOkey. Support the show

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Podcast Apr 1, 2021

Episode 103 - "That's How We Keep Score!"

See the Lord’s Calling Clearly Is it time for an eye exam? Like a funhouse mirror, a distorted lens can lead us in fear and pride, but Christ gives new eyes through his example and teaching. This week we start with "sons of thunder" and their bold request for glory. Then, Saul's conversion shows us what happens when the "scales" fall from our eyes, in our newest Here's the Story segment. Finally, our Through the Week challenges show us how to get personal without taking things too personally. The Big Idea: Joyful service comes from catching Christ’s vision of true blessedness. Weekly Challenge

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Podcast Mar 30, 2021

FOOLISHNESS: The rich farmer. Psalm 14. Lawnmower parents. Machi Koro.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Foolishness is running wild in the world today, and Jesus is here to help. The problem is, we often define “foolishness” and “help” very differently than He does This week we will discuss Jesus’ commentary on financial planning; who the “fool” of Psalm 14 truly is; how “lawnmower parenting” is cutting our children off at the knees; and how my family conspires to keep me from winning a game I’m actually good at. Hal Hammons is the preacher for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of He

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Podcast Mar 30, 2021

Get Smart - Reading the Wisdom Books

The Books of Wisdom (Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon) teach us how to live godly and reverent lives. No matter where you are in life, these books have something relevant for you. They are immensely practical in that they show us how to suffer patiently, choose wisely, think clearly, and love passionately. But how do they move the whole story of the Bible forward and point us to Jesus? Resources Mentioned in this episode: ESV Literary Study Bible Bible Project: The Books of Solomon Bible Project: Wisdom Series Music Credits Intro - "Faith" by Vibe Tracks Outro - "The Starry Nig

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Podcast Mar 29, 2021

Questions For Leaders

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Last week we looked at three questions all people must regularly consider. Did you spend some time on that? Have you found your core belief? If you missed that episode, we will have a short recap here. Today, we push forward to leadership. Many of us are leaders: of families, at work, over churches, or just in general among our friends. Leaders have a big responsibility. They not only pick a direction. They bring others along with them! - What are three questions each and every leader should consider often? - How importan

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Podcast Mar 27, 2021

Psalm 1

A brief summary of Psalm 1 and its distinction between the righteous and the wicked.

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Podcast Mar 26, 2021

Body and Soul, an interview with the Devotional Doctors

Send us Fan Mail This week on the program we talk to the hosts of the podcast Devotional Doctors, Bryan Nash (Doctorate in ministry) and JD Souder (Doctorate in physical therapy). They have a simple but powerful message about the importance of understanding the body's relationship to Christianity. God created us both body and soul. Ultimately we rely on our bodies to carry out our Christian service. I start this episode with a simple exercise. Try it. See if it doesn't change your perspective. Support the show

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Podcast Mar 25, 2021

Episode 102 - "Those Sticky Hands!"

Do Good to Everyone Are you “open” for business, ready to serve and connect with others? In this week’s Like the Teacher, we discover the childlike goodness of Jesus and learn to evaluate interruptions like he does. We also share some Deeep Thoughts about the early church’s availability to each other. Finally, we throw down five challenges you can do with us Through the Week. It’s a conversation about friendship and fellowship, two of the best things God has given us in this world. Hope you’ll join us! The Big Idea: To love others well, we need to commit to their worth and believe the best in

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Podcast Mar 23, 2021

Songs for the Soul - Reading Psalms

Hope, grief, guilt, joy, assurance, anger, praise - the emotions expressed in the Psalms span the whole spectrum of human emotions. This collection of prayers, songs, and poems show how God's people pour out their hearts to him in every situation. But how do they fit into the whole story? In this episode we focus on four Psalms to show how they prepare us for Jesus. Music Credits Intro - "Faith" by Vibe Tracks Outro - "The Starry Night" by John Tadlock (from Sight of the Stars )

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Podcast Mar 23, 2021

WARFARE: The real enemy. "The Long War Against God." "The 1812 Overture." Stratego.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! If you are a Christian, that means you have volunteered to serve in the army of Jesus Christ. Like many volunteers, you may not have known the full scope of the war that is going on. But believe me, it is terrible. But it is worth the fight. This week we will discuss who is our true enemy (and it’s not your neighbor), the philosophy that under-girds the enemy’s every effort, inspiration for the fight from the music of Peter Tchaikovsky, and a game from my childhood that was more philosophical than I knew. Hal Hammons is the preacher fo

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Podcast Mar 22, 2021

Believe to Achieve

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! I was on a long drive back to Texas from Missouri this past week. A friend suggested a podcast called Chasing Excellence. It is secular in nature, but taps into the power to do greater things. But that power has to be in me. I must believe in something. Not because others do, nor because they tell me I should. That thing must be real to me. Once it is, and I can explain to myself and others why it is, I can draw from the power of that conviction to live an extraordinary life. But not in all things. Only in things in which

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Podcast Mar 20, 2021

Introduction to Psalms

In this very brief introduction to Psalms we ask whether the Psalms are words to God or from God, what kind of literature is Psalms, and how the Psalms speak of Jesus.

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Podcast Mar 19, 2021

It could fail, part 1

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I collaborate with my good friend Darin Gerdes. Darin hosts The Leadersmith podcast. This episode is our conversation about the importance of failure, and part 2 is available on his podcast where we talk about the importance of taking risks. Darin takes over the hosting reins for this episode. It was fun and, I hope, worthwhile. This is the first time I've been a guest on my own podcast. Thank you, again, for joining me on this journey. Support the show

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Podcast Mar 18, 2021

Episode 101 - "I'm Not a Slacker!"

Put First Things First “Baby steps to the door, baby steps down the stairs...” Like Bill Murray in What About Bob, this week we’re learning it’s sometimes hard to plan a future beyond the next right step. Mary and Martha teach us to slow down and ask a timely question in a Like the Teacher story. We also give our Top 4 Proverbs on priorities and discover that our most fertile mission field might be closer than we think. And we close with five challenges we can do together to help establish God-honoring priorities. The Big Idea: Our ever-changing lives require vigilant attention to prioritize t

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Podcast Mar 16, 2021

Get Up and Build - Reading Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther

The 70 years of Exile are over. The remnant returns to a city in ruins. Together, Ezra and Nehemiah mobilize the people to rebuild the temple and walls of Jerusalem amidst relentless opposition. Meanwhile, Esther providentially rises to power as Queen of Persia to rescue her people from annihilation. These are action-packed books, but how do they point us to God's plan to save us through Jesus? Music Credits Intro - "Faith" by Vibe Tracks Outro - "The Starry Night" by John Tadlock (from Sight of the Stars )

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Podcast Mar 16, 2021

PAIN: Why suffering? "Tried by Fire." "Hurt." Galaxy Trucker.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! The existence of suffering is one of the oldest arguments against the existence of God. But God has always wanted different things for us than we wanted for ourselves. People of faith accept and embrace that — even when it hurts. This week we will discuss the purposes pain plays in our lives; the historical connection between the absence of pain and the presence of problems; the last and perhaps greatest message from Johnny Cash; and how you can build a spaceship that will make it to port without breaking in half. Hal Hammons is the pr

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Podcast Mar 15, 2021

Death, Burial, Resurrection

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Podcast Mar 12, 2021

Building community, an interview with Craig Bean

Send us Fan Mail Craig Bean is a close and dear friend and, I think, one of the very best to talk about intentional culture creation. Most people believes the culture to our congregations walk in the doors and leadership should respond to the culture in the pews. Craig talks about how to foster and create the kind of culture where Christians actively make positive change the places they are. Craig is a smart guy, and he's been a blessing to me for many years. I pray he is the same for you. Support the show

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Podcast Mar 11, 2021

Episode 100 - "What’s He Doing?!"

Hold Nothing Back From God Living dangerously... but with discernment? This week we start with Jesus’ consuming zeal, as he cleanses the temple, guns blazing, so to speak. What if we acted with that kind of force and passion? That leads into a Shema Edition of Heavy Words, as we seek to live the Greatest Commandment. Finally, we take on (maybe) our toughest set of challenges yet, working on giving our whole hearts to the Lord. The Big Idea: Wholehearted service to God requires honesty before him. Weekly Challenges: Find this week’s Through the Week challenges here. Show Notes Cross Training -

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Podcast Mar 9, 2021

ADVENTURE: Walking by faith. "The Wright Brothers." Jordan Peterson and Abraham. Lost Cities.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Adventure means excitement for a child. To an adult it usually means something complicated at best, terrifying at worst. They’re both right. The key is not to embrace or avoid adventure; it’s choosing the right one. This week we will discuss the challenges that come with walking by faith; the impact of two bicycle repairmen from Dayton, Ohio; the parallels between Abraham’s adventure and ours; and the level of commitment we are willing to show for Jesus. Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705 Hal Hammons se

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Podcast Mar 9, 2021

Daily Bible Reading with Ben Johnson