Is it necessary for Christians to have a “quiet time” with the Lord? What exactly should that look like? Should I have one even if my heart isn’t in it?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through what a meaningful quiet time looks like in the life of the average Christian, some examples of it in Scripture, and some very practical tips for how to kickstart your quiet time or add to what you’re already doing!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Psa. 46:10; Mark 1:35; Mark 6:46; Luke 6:12; Matt. 14:22-23; Acts 10:9; Dan. 6:10; Matt. 6:6; Psa. 1:2; Psa. 119:48, 97; Josh. 1:8; 1 Thess. 5:17; Psa. 42:2; Psa. 84:10; 1 Pet. 2:2; Rom. 15:4; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Matt. 4:4; Deut. 8:3; Ezek. 3:1-3; 1 Pet. 2:2; 1 Cor. 3:2; Psa. 37:4; Psa. 119:9-11; Eph. 6:10-11.

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It's the summer months and everyone is itching to get outside and to the beach for some sun...but with that comes a lot of skin and even more debate as to how people should dress. What is modesty and is it important or is it overemphasized?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and his wife, Carina, talk through the concept of modesty and how Christians ought to show (or not show) their bodies. They talk through what it means to be a temple of the Holy Spirit, the idea of causing a fellow believer to stumble, and what it looks like to dress modestly as well as the heart behind it. Our hope is that as you listen, you will be encouraged to honor God in all that you do, even as you decide what to wear each morning!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Gal. 2:20; 2 Cor. 5:17; Matt. 5:27-28; Eph. 4:24; Eph. 2:10; Eph. 5:1; 1 Pet. 1:15-16; Rom. 12:1; 1 Tim. 2:9-10; 1 Pet. 3:3-4; Prov. 11:22; Titus 2:3-5; Prov. 7:10; Luke 17:1; Rom. 14:13; Rom. 13:13-14; Prov. 22:6; Eph. 5:15.

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NFL or Sunday Church? AAU every weekend? FANTASY SPORTS?! What is a Christian to do?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and good friend of the show, Jordan Rossler, talk through what the Bible says about sports as well as how Christians should view them. Sports are so popular today, especially in America, and can teach a lot of great values to kids and adults alike, but what do we do when a love of sports goes too far? Our hope is that as you listen to two sports lovers, you can see some godly principles as well as some warning signs to look for in the sports world as it relates to our faith.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: 1 Cor. 6:19-20; 1 Tim. 4:8; Heb. 12:1; 1 Cor. 9:24-25; Matt. 23:12; Prov. 27:17; 2 Tim. 2:5; Col. 3:23-24; Prov. 22:6; 1 Cor. 12; Exo. 20:3; Jonah 2:6; 1 Cor. 6:12; Mark 8:36; Matt. 6:19-20; Prov. 24:17-18; Phil. 2:3-4; Prov. 27:1-2; 1 Thess. 5:11; Eph. 4:29; Prov. 25:28.

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COVID, infections, deaths, vaccine...this is all we seem to hear (and fight) about anymore, but how should a Christian respond to the pandemic? Should we buy into the hype? How would God have us respond?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a biblical perspective on COVID-19 and some practical steps on how we ought to view and handle the hype of this virus. This topic is as controversial as they come, but thankfully, God's Word speaks to all topics.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Job 42:2; John 16:33; Rom. 8:28; 2 Cor. 4:16-18; Rom. 8:18; Jer. 17:7-8; Eph. 5:15-17; Prov. 22:3; Luke 14:28; 2 Tim. 1:7; Psa. 23:3; Josh. 1:9; Isa. 26:3; Phil. 4:6-7; Acts 4:29; Eph. 6:10-20; 1 Cor. 16:33; Heb. 10:25; 2 Tim. 4:5.

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Immigration laws, borders, Biden vs. Trump...so much controversy over illegal immigration, but where should Christians stand on this issue?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek look at how God views immigration, how He tells us to treat immigrants/foreigners, and His expectations for immigrants who came to Israel in Bible times. Although the issue is very charged because it impacts real people, our hope is that you can listen through what the Bible has to say and it would lead you to love others more and find ways to get involved and be productive in bringing God's kingdom to all peoples.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Deut. 10:18-19; Exo. 12:49; Lev. 24:22; Num. 15:15-16; Ruth 2:10; Ruth 1:16; Lev. 23:22; Exo. 22:21; Gen. 12:10; Gen. 46:3-6; Lev. 19:33-34; Jer. 22:3; Matt. 25:35; Heb. 13:2; Deut. 31:12; Rom. 1:16; Gal. 3:28; Acts 17:26; Gen. 10; Gen. 11:8-9; Num. 32:17; Num. 34:2-12; Rom. 13:1-7; 1 Pet. 2:13-16; Acts 5:29; 1 Tim. 2:1-2; Acts 25:11.

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The Intertestamental Period. There may only be one page separating the OT and NT in your Bible, but what actually happened during that time frame and does it have much relevancy for the Christian?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a listener question regarding the "400 years of silence" between the Testaments. We find that there are tons of relevant things that happened between historical wars and fulfillment's of prophecy that shed light on context around the Gospels and why God sent John the Baptist to proclaim the Way when He did. This episode is jam packed with historical facts that are a must-listen for believers everywhere!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Mal. 4:5-6; Luke 1:16-17; Matt. 11:13-14; Matt. 17:10-13; John 10:1-2; Acts 1:8; Dan. 2:31-35; Dan. 8:21-22; Zech. 9:3-4; Dan. 11:31-32; Mal. 4:1-4; John 1:6-8, 29; Heb. 1:1-2.

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Dinosaurs in the Bible?! You better believe it! But how can dinosaurs and the Bible coexist if they came millions of years before humans?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through multiple passages about dinosaurs in the Bible and the vivid description we are given of them. From there, we walk through Scripture to show how humans and dinosaurs would have lived on earth at the same time and the radical impact the Flood would have had on most of the dinosaur species. Check out this episode if you want to know more about how your middle school science books work together with the Bible about these ancient and extinct creatures!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Job 40:15-24; Job 41:1-2, 7-8, 12-34; Gen. 1:21; Psa. 91:13; Isa. 27:1; Gen. 3:14; Rev. 12:9; Gen. 1:29-30; Gen. 6:12-13; Gen. 5; Gen. 1:24-25; Exo. 20:11; Gen. 6:17; Gen. 7:21-23; Gen. 6:19-20; Gen. 7:10-14; Psa. 148:7-13; Job 42:1-6.

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Did fallen angels make babies with women to make giants?! You may not be aware of the Nephilim, but these are giant humans mentioned throughout the Old Testament…but where did they come from? Why don’t we see them today?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the controversial origin story of the Nephilim that is first mentioned in Genesis 6. We spend time looking at a couple different popular schools of thought on the issue, where we land on it, and examples of Nephilim throughout the Bible (hint: they show up more than you think!) 

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Gen. 6:4; Num. 13:32-33; Job 1:6; Job 2:1; Job 38:4-7; Jude 6-7; Gen. 6:5-7; Gen. 7:21-23; Josh. 11:21-22; Judg. 1:20; 1 Sam. 17:4; 2 Sam. 21:15-22; Deut. 3:11; Deut. 2:10-11.

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What happens in the tragic event that an unborn child dies?  What about a young child who doesn't have an understanding of the world?  Do we have any assurance of salvation for them?

On this episode, we address the question, "Do babies go to heaven?"   This question is a tough one for many because our gut wants to say yes, but what does the Bible actually say about it?  We know that Jesus is the way, truth, and life, but if a child doesn't understand, does that still apply?  We also discuss the concept of the age of accountability and whether that concept is biblical or not.  We also touch on how this applies to those who are mentally disabled.  Many doctrines, including infant baptism, were adopted hundreds of years ago because the church has had trouble answering this exact question.  Our hope is that as you listen, you grow in a knowledge of God and his Word as well as helping you to see this topic from a biblical framework.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Psa. 51:5; Rom. 3:23; Rom. 5:12; Jer. 1:5; Psa. 139:13-16; 2 Sam. 12:22-23; Rom. 1:20; Jam. 4:17; Rom. 7:9-11; Rom. 2:11-16; John 9:41; John 15:22; Deut. 1:39; Num. 14:38-42; Luke 2:41-42; Isa. 7:15-16; Rom. 9:11; Luke 18:15-16; Matt. 18:3; Deut. 6:6-7.

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A devotional with over 38 million copies sold to date...It's gotta be great, right? 

In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question about the popular devotional titled "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young. We look at her unique writing style and a few issues with the content within the devotional. Our hope is that as you listen, you can have a mind that seeks the Lord, but in a discerning way, always testing "words of God" by the true words of God in Scripture.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Deut. 4:2; Deut. 12:32; Prov. 30:5-6; Rev. 22:18-19; Jer. 14:14; Jer. 23:16; Ezek. 13:2-3; Matt. 7:15; Matt. 24:11; 1 John 4:1; 2 Pet. 2:1; Psa. 19:7-11; 2 Tim. 3:16-17.

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