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Embrace Your Role as Salt and Light This week we look at what it means to be a change maker in the world and the people around you, from a Biblical perspective. In our Finding Jesus segment, we deal with the cynicism that says, “what’s the use, it won’t make a difference” and the suffering that comes from the Lord. Then in today’s Scripture du Jour (1 Corinthians 16), we consider what it means to “act like a man” and Bryan makes some observations about the weekly collection. And then we go from a Bryan Wilson song to the cross to the “man in the mirror” — as we look for ways to be a positive i

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Podcast Jun 16, 2020

LAZINESS: Lazy parents. Lazy accusations. Lazy preachers. Silver & Gold.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching … about lazy parents. We can’t discipline our children if we aren’t disciplined ourselves. I’ve been reading … lazy accusations against my brethren. It’s hateful, it’s prideful, and it’s tearing apart the body of Christ. I’ve been hearing … lazy preachers, feeding themselves at the expense of the flock. I’m looking hard into the mirror here. I’ve been playing … Silver & Gold, a fun filler game that might have been a staple in our house if the designers had just tried a bit harder. Check out Hal on YouTube at https:/

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Podcast Jun 15, 2020

Roses or Thorns?

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! The first church presentation I ever gave was back when I was 10 years old. The topic was optimism or pessimism. I actually remember it quite well. We talked about glasses of water, roses and thorns. To be honest, my whole life I've tried to be positive and have had a very hard time being around negative people. But, how can we help them? What do they need to know, or maybe you and I need to know, about how negativity hurts us and others? And what are three clear things we can do daily to be more positive people? - Are yo

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Podcast Jun 15, 2020

S2 Ep6 - Radically Christian w/ Wes McAdams

Appian Media · Inroads

We sit down with Wes McAdams. He’s a preacher, a prolific writer, and the creator of the Radically Christian blog and podcast. We’ll talk with him about the variety of ways that he’s been using media to reach people with the gospel and the lessons that he's learned about these tools over the last decade. Support the show

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Podcast Jun 11, 2020

Episode 66 - “No, I Want to Go This Way!”

How can we honor someone when they push us too far? How do people look at the same Lord and walk away with different ideas about him? And why is the communal aspect of the Lord’s Supper critical to its meaning? This week we consider a Heavy Word — fellowship! We discover there are a lot of ways we can water it down, but also see that this one idea — properly understood — can alter our relationships and unite God’s people. We’re in week 23 of the Into the Book reading plan (1 Cor. 8-12) and our Scripture du Jour is in 1 Corinthians 11 (or thereabouts!). Join us as we dive into the word! The Big

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Podcast Jun 9, 2020

MOVING: Last words. Nehemiah. A new preacher. Amerigo.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching … about “last words” speeches in the Bible. It may not be important to make them count, but you might as well try. I’ve been reading … Nehemiah. At the end of the work, we will be remembered for something. Let it be for good. I’ve been hearing … a new preacher will carry on after we have gone. And really, it makes a lot less difference than you might think. I’ve been playing … Amerigo. A new world means new challenges and opportunities. Predictability can be nice, but it’s probably overrated. Check out Hal on YouTub

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Podcast Jun 8, 2020

Being a Bible Detective: Looking for the Clues

Appian Media · Digging Deeper

There are a lot of little nuances in the Bible and on this episode of the Digging Deeper podcast we’re talking about one of those little details… probably one of our favorites! Jesus, a Samaritan Woman, and a Well… you’ll want to put your headphones on for this one.

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Podcast Jun 8, 2020

Listen, Not Lecture

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Podcast Jun 4, 2020

Episode 65 - “The Cocoa Puffs Incident”

In the immortal words of the Princess Bride, “Marriage is what brings us together today!” We’re stepping all over our own toes with the Bible’s marital guidance. After a Scripture du Jour from Paul’s marriage chapter, First Corinthians 7, we dive into Four Proverbs to strengthen a marriage. From conflict avoidance to weaponizing Bible verses, the Proverbs remind us that living with faithfulness, integrity, and love is a lot harder than just saying “I love you.” The Big Idea: A marriage’s strength lies — not in our vows or lofty words — but in the care and daily work we put into it. Weekly Chal

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Podcast Jun 2, 2020

GOOD NEWS: Repentance. "Why I Believe the King James Bible is the Word of God." Conversions. World's Fair 1893.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705 Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of Heaven podcast. You are encouraged to seek him and the Lakewoods Drive church through Facebook and other social media. Lakewoods Drive is an autonomous group of Christians dedicated to praising God, teaching the gospel to all who will hear, training Christians in righteousness, and serving our God and one another faithfully. We bel

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Podcast Jun 1, 2020

S2 Ep5 - Jeremy Dehut on Appian Media's Revelation Documentary

Appian Media · Inroads

Jeremy Dehut is back! He’s a writer, researcher, and host for our “Following the Messiah” and “Searching for a King” series. Now we’ll talk with him about Appian Media’s next Bible lands documentary “Trial & Triumph: Revelation’s Churches.” Support the show

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Podcast Jun 1, 2020

Science of Self-Control

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Darius Fornoux recently published an article titled, "The Science of Developing Self-Control in Life." It is a great read into the parts and pieces that make up a disciplined life. Today's podcast digs into that article and addresses three questions: 1) What is self-control? 2) What will self-control help me do? 3) How do I develop more self-control? If you need direction and help in focusing on these answer (who doesn't), follow along today. But listen, be optimistic. If you struggle with self-control, God can still save

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Podcast May 28, 2020

Episode 64 - “With That Good News”

This week we’re setting Poetry in Motion again, as David gets some bad advice most of us can relate to in Psalm 11. Unity and humility come up again in the Scripture du Jour. And as we go looking for Jesus in this week’s reading, Bryan finds him in flaming fire, and Ryan notices where we WON’T find Jesus. The Big Idea: Recognizing the Lord’s coming judgment gives us comfort for our trials, compassion for the lost, and reverent awe for the great Judge of all. Weekly Challenge: *Be a voice for unity this week. * Show Notes Into the Book - Week 21 Into the Book Preview - “2 Thessalonians 1-3, 1 C

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Podcast May 26, 2020

ESSENTIALS: Perspective. 1 Corinthians 15. Shelley Luther. Silver.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I've been preaching... about perspective. The definition of "essential" changes depending on circumstances. I've been reading... the gospel Paul describes in 1 Corinthians 15. The resurrection is at the core of everything. I've been hearing... about Shelley Luther and the world's most famous hair salon. When if ever is it essential to rebel against the government? I've been playing... Silver. Fighting off vampires every day can get boring. Changing your tactics keeps it fresh. Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halham

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Podcast May 25, 2020

Learning About the Bible as a Family

Appian Media · Digging Deeper

If you’re a parent then you already know raising a family is hard. Why is it so important to teach your children about the Bible? How can you use video and photographs to help with your child’s Bible study? That’s the discussion on this episode of Digging Deeper.

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Podcast May 25, 2020

Let's Save Everyone!

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Why can't everyone be saved? Do you have to have family members who are lost? Is it written somewhere that most of your friends won't be saved? NO! The message of Christ is for all men. God wants to save all men. The Gospel has the power to save everyone! Our attitude towards evangelism ought to be optimistic and hopeful. Every single person who comes to the realization of the foolishness of their choices is ready to be saved by God. His grace is refreshing to all who have experienced life without Him... and that's a lot

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Podcast May 21, 2020

Episode 63 - "What’s More Than More?"

Why is the Christian life a quiet life? What will it look like when Jesus comes again? This week we dive into 1 Thessalonians and then ask each other questions about the coming of Christ in a segment called “Do You Understand?” The Big Idea: History has a glorious destination: the day our king returns! Weekly Challenge: Encourage a brother or sister by reminding them of the Lord’s coming. Show Notes Into the Book - Week 20 Into the Book Preview - “1 Thessalonians 1-5” (DAILY DOWNLOAD) “Tortilla of Prayer” (EPISODE) The End Series (DAILY DOWNLOAD)

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Podcast May 19, 2020

CARNALITY: COVID-19. Worldly comments. Numbers. Similo.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I've been preaching... about the spiritual implications of the COVID-19 lockdown. Whatever you do, do it in love. I've been reading... worldly comments on social media. If Jesus isn't in your virtual life, maybe He's not in your real life either. I've been hearing... churches measuring success with numbers. But real concerns don't show up on a spreadsheet. I've been playing... Similo. We all make judgments based on obvious factors, and what we find obvious may be disturbing. Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammo

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Podcast May 18, 2020

Oath or Curse?

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Most of us make commitments. It is a part of living this life. You decide to do something and then you go about getting it one. Jesus said that disciples will do this carefully. And they will keep their word. Some of us take marriage vows. Some bind themselves under oaths. But it is all the same: an agreement to do a thing, or a commitment not to do a thing. It is important that we fulfill our vows... unless they are actually curses! We will look at a story in Acts 23, where men made an oath that was actually a curse! In

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Podcast May 18, 2020

Practice Makes Perfect

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! I'm sure you've heard our title phrase a thousand times. We usually are talking about daily habits that can help us achieve our goals. And while we will look at some of that today, I primarily want you to think of our phrase in a spiritual way. When it comes to our spiritual activities: both good and bad, how does Practice Make Perfect? I have been wrestling lately with the idea of balancing confidence in heaven with my daily sin. How can I be saved if I sin? The answer is found in daily pursuits. The answer is found in w

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Podcast May 14, 2020

Episode 62 - “Magna Charta”

Maybe you’ve noticed tensions growing about how to handle the current health crisis. What if someone doesn’t wear a mask in worship? Is it safe to assemble? Is it liberal not to have a traditional assembly yet? What if someone tries to shake your hand or even hug you? While these issues are worthy of serious discussion, is there a more important goal than fighting about all this? How do we maintain harmony in the church while we navigate these questions? This week we’re Finding Jesus in Galatians and diving into the “one another” verses of Galatians 5. Then we take a deep dive into patience an

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Podcast May 12, 2020

BIAS: Wineskins. "The Second Incarnation." Polls. Coloma.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching … about wineskins, and how our attitude can directly affect the gospel’s attempt to change us. I’ve been reading … The Second Incarnation — A Theology for the 21st Century.” The question is, do we really need one? I’ve been hearing … polls being quoted everywhere by everyone and for every purpose. I’m inclined to ignore them all. I’ve been playing … Coloma, a great example of a game that’s just not for everyone. And that’s OK. Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705 Hal Hammons serves as

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Podcast May 11, 2020

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