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Learn From the Stories of Jesus Do you have a favorite parable? This week we each share our favorite parables as we talk about the power of story and the influence Jesus’ stories have had on us. Finding Jesus in this week’s reading from our Into the Book reading plan, Matthew 9-13, we see him play 3D Chess with the Pharisees, but, on the other hand, offer a gentle, gracious invitation to the masses. We’re challenged by his words about words and his judgments about mercy. And we consider the role of imagination, patience, and boldness in teaching. The Big Idea: We can’t make people change, but

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Podcast Jul 21, 2020

SHEPHERDS: Local oversight. A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23. "Pastor." Fields of Green.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching … about local overseers for local churches. It takes a special man for the task. Thank God for those special men. I’ve been reading … A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, by Phillip Keller. The more we learn about sheep, the more remarkable our Lord looks. I’ve been hearing … myself and people like me called “Pastor” all my life. And I really wish they would stop. I’ve been playing … Fields of Green. Sheep are a blessing to their owner. If they are not, the shepherd is likely to blame. Check out Hal on YouTube at https://w

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Podcast Jul 20, 2020

Do Not Worry

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Let's continue our discussion on "Anxious For Nothing." Jesus comes right out and says it three times in Matthew chapter 6: "Do Not Worry." That's a big ask. But He goes on to explain exactly how we can get there from here. There are a series of points in this podcast, so I'll list them here for reference. - Invest Fully In Your Mission - Manage Your Inputs - Announce Your King - Trust The Creator - Ask Critical Questions - Schedule Faith First - Just Get Things Right Today We can do this. We can find peace and focus in a

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Podcast Jul 17, 2020

Spiritual Maturity: Thinking about thinking

Send us Fan Mail Thinking about thinking. It's the best definition I know for critical thinking. In this episode we talk about asking fundamental questions and figuring out what we truly believe based on evidence. Support the show

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Podcast Jul 16, 2020

Episode 70 - "The Devil Is Not … Steve"

Let Christ Shape Your Relationships It’s Sermon on the Mount week! We’re pretty excited about all of this amazing content, and it has us asking questions like: Why is the golden rule deceptively difficult to live? What is the problem with resisting those who would treat us unfairly? And why did Jesus go to be tempted in the wilderness like (as Bryan put it) a man with one arm tied behind his back? We spend time with the sermon’s opening words, closing words, and quite a few of the bits in between as we try to learn how Jesus wants us to live. The Big Idea: We won’t enjoy the fruit of Christ’s

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Podcast Jul 14, 2020

DISCIPLESHIP: Crosses. The Cost of Discipleship. Excuses. Otys.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching … about the crosses we have to bear for Jesus. If that sounds painful, you don’t know the half of it. I’ve been reading … The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Grace that does not lead to discipleship is beneath the dignity of our calling. I’ve been hearing … excuses, one after another. And they all mean the same thing — “Lord, I just don’t want to.” I’ve been playing … Otys. Play the game to the best of your ability. But don’t get discouraged if your ability doesn’t amount to much. Check out Hal on YouTu

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Podcast Jul 13, 2020

Anxious For Nothing

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! So many people have simply excepted that being stressed out is just a part of this life. We will be worried and bothered and pulled in 100 directions, and that's just life on this earth. This is a lie. This is a lie the devil tells to help people justify being pulled away from God. But Christians know better. We understand that life will have its problems, pains, losses, fears and frustrations. However, those thing do not have to weigh us down. They must not be allowed to pull us from God. Let's look at God's good plan fo

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Podcast Jul 13, 2020

S2 Ep8 - Drive Thru History with Dave Stotts

Appian Media · Inroads

Dave Stotts is a veteran in this industry; writing, editing, shooting, hosting, and traveling the world with ColdWater Media to create “Drive Thru History”, a fast-paced and incredibly rich history show that speeds through ancient civilizations, the Holy Land, and the founding of America. Dave has got to be on his 20th passport at this point and we’re talking with him this week on "inRoads"! Learn more about ColdWater Media at https://coldwatermedia.com/ Learn more about Drive Thru History at https://drivethruhistory.com/ Learn more and subscribe to the podcast at https://www.appianmedia.org/i

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Podcast Jul 10, 2020

Spiritual Maturity: Doing the next right thing

Send us Fan Mail This week is the second part of growing up spiritually, doing the right things. In this episode we deal with why we don't always do the right thing, especially fear of failure. I also talk about my daughter Abby and how she has taught her dad to "try something new." She's my child without fear, and I am so grateful for what she brings to our lives. This week's challenge is to do two simple positive things which take 30 seconds or less. I have enjoyed doing these episodes and I hope you are getting half the encouragement I am from producing them. Support the show

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Podcast Jul 9, 2020

Episode 69 - “Lighthearted Exuberance”

Let Christ Strengthen You in Trial This week we count down our Top Four Proverbs on suffering, noticing the value of empathy, weakness, joy, and overlooking offenses. We learn how John the Baptist made a freeway through the desert for Jesus and how we can be like the Scribes in interpreting Jesus. We also find encouragement in the humanity of Christ as we consider what it meant for God to enter this world as an infant. The Big Idea: Our weakness can direct our attention to Christ, who understands life in this frail flesh and supplies power and grace as we lean on him. Weekly Challenge: See you

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Podcast Jul 7, 2020

STORYTELLING: Stephen. Animal Farm. Peterson and Shapiro. Deception: Murder in Hong Kong.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching … about Stephen. He knew better than most, those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it. I’ve been reading … Animal Farm by George Orwell. Despite all our talk about being equal in Jesus, some of us do seem to be more equal than others. I’ve been hearing … Jordan Peterson and Ben Shapiro talk about Bible stories. I wish they could take those stories to their logical conclusion. I’ve been playing … Deception: Murder in Hong Kong. Stories are supposed to reveal important truths. Let’s make sure they do.

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Podcast Jul 6, 2020

The Family Secret

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Every family is different, so it can be tough to do episodes on helping families grow. However, we all love our families. We share special connections with them. And, families are important, no matter how different they may be. As goes the families, go the churches, community, nation and world! The power to change our collective future is found behind your own front door. So efforts to build stronger, more godly, families are worth the work! So how do you go about making your family stronger? There is a secret. There is o

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Podcast Jul 6, 2020

Top 5 Bible Lands Locations - MUST Travel!

Appian Media · Digging Deeper

Where do we like to visit in the Bible lands? We’re each sharing our top 5 spots to explore on this episode of the Digging Deeper podcast.

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Podcast Jul 3, 2020

Spiritual Maturity: Knowing the right things

Send us Fan Mail This is the second episode in the spiritual maturity series and tackles the first idea, knowing the right things. I believe God expects us to keep growing in knowledge. I also make the case our digital tools such as a smartphone can help us to do that. I end by asking five questions you can ask others to "learn something" more about. They are: Who is God to you and what is your relationship to him? What do you think is good? What do you know for sure? What one habit has made the most meaningful impact on your life? What was your best mistake and what did it teach you? When I w

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Podcast Jul 2, 2020

Replay — "The Goggles of Faith"

Programming Note: This week, we're replaying one of our favorite episodes from the past. We'll be back next week with a brand new episode. This week, we’re rethinking “faith” and “faithfulness” as we continue through the Fruit of the Spirit series. What Jesus Said in Luke 12:42-48 raises the question, “Who am I when no one’s looking?” And some “Deep Thoughts” from the Minor Prophets take us to the heart of the gospel. Plus, Bryan encounters an unhappy cashier and Ryan notices coworkers watching the Final Four in their cubicles. Join us for a listen! Weekly Challenge: Write down three things yo

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Podcast Jun 30, 2020

SAFETY: Doing nothing. Debates. "The Prayer." Small World.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching … about how doing nothing is not inherently safer than doing something. You can’t shop for the perfect fire extinguisher forever. I’ve been reading … debates between brethren over various issues. The “safest route” argument is not a good one for either side. I’ve been hearing … “The Prayer,” lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager — a beautiful song, but one that asks God for the wrong kind of safety. I’ve been playing … Small World. If your goal is to lose very little, you’d better be prepared to lose everything. Check out Ha

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Podcast Jun 29, 2020

Minimizing the Damage

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Christians try to live lives filled with blessings. And doing what God says is a great way to build a great life. You will avoid a lot of damage that people in the world incur. However, problems are still a part of this life. Even believers see damage in their lives. Maybe it is relationship trouble, maybe economic woes, or health concerns. Sometimes it is our fault, sometimes it is not. The question is, how do you handle that? Do you know how to minimize the damage? I want to tell you a short golf story to help you see h

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Podcast Jun 29, 2020

S2 Ep7 - Communicating Truth with Excellence w/ John-Clay Burnett

Appian Media · Inroads

John-Clay Burnett is a creative director with ReelCast Productions who desires to communicate truth with excellence. He’s a director, editor, and colorist and has worked on projects like "Polycarp", "Pendragon: Sword of His Father", "Beyond the Mask" and the recently premiered "Washington's Armor". We’ll also with him about his work of helping to train upcoming filmmakers at Motion University... all on this episode of inRoads! Learn more about John-Clay Burnett and the sources he discusses in the podcast: https://reelcastproductions.com/ www.motionuniversity.org www.washingtonsarmor.com www.st

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Podcast Jun 26, 2020

Looking over the seven parts of spiritual maturity

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we examine the seven parts of spiritual maturity. They are: knowing the right things, doing the right things, thinking the right things, having the right relationships, aiming for the right things, having the right attitude, and being the right things. Support the show

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Podcast Jun 25, 2020

Episode 68 - “What Do You Smell Like?”

Get Transformed by Christ! This week, we notice that everything looks different when you see it through faith. For instance, when he describes Christ’s victory, why does Paul see himself as a humiliated captive? Aren’t we the winning team, fit for a parade? When Jesus picks up the “pen” of the Spirit, what does he write on your heart? Why do people (including Jesus!) look so different to Paul now that he’s in Christ? And how does it change your view of the afterlife to realize you’ll be “further clothed” in eternity? Finally, in a Psalm 12 edition of Poetry in Motion, we ask, what can we do wh

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Podcast Jun 23, 2020

REACTIONS: Straw men. Plain Talk. Voctave. Castles of Burgundy.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching … about straw men, and trying not to fight too many of them. Easy victories are not really victories at all. I’ve been reading … Plain Talk, by Robert Turner. I thought I would comment on how he handled the political chaos of his day. Trouble is, he didn’t. I’ve been hearing … Voctave, the best singing group I’ve ever heard — and especially how the uninitiated respond upon their first hearing. I’ve been playing … Castles of Burgundy. Occasionally you have to respond to others’ actions, but it’s rarely an excuse for

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Podcast Jun 22, 2020

A Day in the Life of an Archeologist

Appian Media · Digging Deeper

In this episode of Digging Deeper, we talk to Rebekah Dutton, an archeologist who has been involved with digs in Israel. We ask her what a typical day looks like for an archaeologist on location, how archaeology helps verify the Bible and even how you can get involved with excavations.

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Podcast Jun 22, 2020

Goal of Instruction