17:17 Podcast

Unlike our normal shows, we went a different direction to give listeners a look behind the curtain of their podcast hosts. This week, Pastor Derek Ambroson goes solo to share his personal testimony of how Jesus has worked in his life to bring God glory.

We hope that his testimony would be an encouragement to you!

Paul says it is a "gift" to be single...but does it really feel that way? Does God actually call people to singleness? What do you do if you are single but still have a strong desire to get married?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through the concept of singleness. In American churches today, it can seem like many ministries are geared towards couples and families, but what is the role of a Christian who is single? Better yet, what is the role of a Christian who is CALLED to be single, at least for a season? We dig through Scripture to find examples of godly people who were called to singleness and what that can look like in our world today. We also look at how single people who still desire to get married should approach relationships and the kingdom of God.

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. 7:7-9; Matt. 19:11-12; Jer. 16:1-2; 2 Kings 20:18; Neh. 1:11; 1 Cor. 7:32-35; 2 Cor. 11:23-28; Jer. 15:16-17; Luke 2:36-37; Matt. 3:1-4; Matt. 8:20; Phil. 4:11-13; Prov. 18:22; 2 Cor. 6:14; Prov. 21:9.

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!

Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at [email protected].  God bless!

With Father's Day just passing us by, we hope to help you appreciate all the fathers out there! In a culture with rampant fatherlessness (and many statistics that show the tragic impact), its important that we look at the Bible for how us fathers should be living!

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through what a godly father should look like. We take a look at attributes of our Heavenly Father as well as commands from the Bible about the role of a father. We take a look at some shocking statistics about the role fatherlessness plays in our society today and hope to encourage any fathers or aspiring fathers out there today!

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. 78:5-7; Josh. 24:15; Eph. 6:4; Col. 3:21; Prov. 13:24; Prov. 22:6; Psa. 127:3-5; Exo. 34:6-7; Gen. 19:8-16; Gen. 25:28; Gen. 37:3-4; 1 Sam. 2:22-24; 1 Sam. 3:11-14; 2 Sam. 13:20-22; 2 Sam. 14:23-24; 1 Kings 1:5-6; Luke 15:20-24; Matt. 23:9; Psa. 68:5; Heb. 12:7-10; Job 1:1-5; Gen. 22:1-3; Matt. 1:19-25; Luke 4:22; Matt. 13:55; Mark 6:3.

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!

Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at [email protected] or tweet at us @1717pod on Twitter.  God bless!

What should life look like if a couple can't have kids? What if they married late or are unable to physically have children? What is their role in the church? Is God punishing them?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a listener question regarding childlessness (or being childfree, depending on perspective). We look through examples in Scripture of couples who were childless and how they handled it, as well as practical things that any couple without children should be doing to fulfill the purpose God has for them, even if it looks a little different than they thought it might. We hope this is an encouragement to anyone who is struggling in this area or seeking to support others to see that God has a role equally as important and valuable regardless of parental status.

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. 1:22; Gen. 11:30; Gen. 15:1-2; Gen. 25:20-21; Gen. 30:1; Judg. 13:2; 1 Sam. 1:1-2; Luke 1:5-7; 1 Pet. 5:7; Psa. 147:3; 2 Cor. 2:3-4; Gal. 6:2; Rom. 12:15; Luke 2:36-38; Est. 2:5-7; Eph. 1:4-5; Isa. 1:17; James 1:27; 1 Tim. 1:2; Titus 1:4; Philemon 10; Titus 2:3-5.

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!

Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at [email protected].  God bless!

We hear so much about Joseph when Jesus is born, but almost nothing throughout the rest of Scripture? What the heck happened to the guy?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a listener question regarding Jesus' earthly father. We look through every Scripture that Joseph is mentioned in to paint a picture of his character and legacy, while also trying to discern why he is never really mentioned during Jesus' public ministry. We hope that this episode helps you better understand what may have happened to Joseph and the kind of man he was.

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: Matt. 1:1-21, 24-25; Luke 2:1-5; Matt. 2:13-15, 19-23; Luke 2:21-22, 33-35, 42-51; Matt. 13:55; Mark 6:3; John 6:42; John 19:26-27.

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!

Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at [email protected].  God bless!

Does Flat Earth theory have any basis? Is this an example of the Bible and science contradicting? Does the Bible ever explicitly state what shape the Earth is?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a listener question regarding flat earth theory. We look at the history of beliefs on the shape of the Earth as well as some observational evidence presented out there. We then dig through the Scriptures to see what God says about His earth and whether or not this is a situation where the Bible and science contradict. We hope that this podcast will help you defend your faith better when it comes to this topic!

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 37:3; Rev. 7:1; Job 28:24; Psa. 67:7; Psa. 75:3; Job 26:7; Eccl. 1:5; Isa. 40:22; Job 26:10; Prov. 8:27; Luke 17:34-36; Deut. 13:7.

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!

Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at [email protected].  God bless!

Do parents idolize their kids in America? How much of a parent’s life should revolve around their child? How should kids treat their parents?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a listener question regarding parent/child relationships. We talk through the roles of each and how they change as people age. We talk through what it means to honor your parents and the role parents have in developing and disciplining their own children. We spend much of the time giving biblical examples of parent/child relationships to look at some positive ones to emulate and some negative ones to avoid.

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. 22: Gen. 25:28; Gen. 27:41; James 2:9; 1 Sam. 2:12, 22-25, 34; 1 Sam. 3:11-14; 2 Chr. 22:2-4; Job 1:5; Judg. 13; Judg. 14:1-3; 2 Sam. 13:8-22, 28-31; 2 Sam. 14:28; 2 Sam. 15:1-6; 2 Sam. 16:21-22; 2 Sam. 17:1-4; 2 Kings 18:5; 2 Sam. 19:5-6; 1 Kings 2:1-6;John 19:26-27; 2 Tim. 1:5; 2 Tim. 3:14-15; Luke 15; Deut. 6:6-7; Prov. 22:6; Prov. 23:13-14; Prov. 13:24; Col. 3:21; Eph. 6:4; 1 Tim. 3:4-5; Psa. 127:3-4; Gen. 2:24; Exo. 20:12; Deut. 5:16; Eph. 6:1-3; Prov. 1:8-9; Prov. 29:15; Luke 14:26; Luke 9:59-62; 1 Tim. 5:4, 8; 1 Cor. 7:3-4.

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!

Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at [email protected].  God bless!

People love their pets, but do they have the same rights as humans? Should we stand with organizations like PETA for the rights of animals? 

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through the topic of animals rights in America. We look through Scripture to see how God views animals, how he commands mankind to interact with animals, and how that should impact us today. We talk through the role of hunting and eating meat, while also addressing cruelty to animals and how we ought to respond to that. We hope this is helpful to you, whether you’re an animal lover or not!

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. 147:9; Exo. 20:8; Gen. 6:19-20; Gen. 9:9-15; Hos. 2:18; Gen. 1:24-26, 28-30; Matt. 6:26; Matt. 10:29-31; Gen. 10:8-9; Gen. 9:2-3; Exo. 21:28-29; 1 Sam. 17:33-37; Gen. 3:21; Gen. 4:3-5; Gen. 8:20-21; Lev. 3:1-2; Num. 20:3-4; Psa. 50:10-11; Prov. 12:10; Deut. 22:6-7; Exo. 23:5; Isa. 40:11; Psa. 23; John 10:11.

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!

Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at [email protected].  God bless!

Is it sinful to listen to music that isn’t specifically about God? Are certain genres of music more appropriate than others? What exactly is “secular music” anyways?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through the topic of music and what kind of content Christians should listen to. We look through the Bible to see a variety of instruments used for all sorts of purposes. We look at the definition of secular music to decipher whether this music is worth listening to or if it should be avoided altogether. Give a listen and we hope this episode is encouraging to you as you wrestle through what kind of music you spend time listening to!

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 Kings 1:40; 1 Sam. 10:5; 1 Chr. 15:28; Jer. 31:4; Psa. 150::3-6; Prov. 23:7; Prov. 4:23; Phil. 4:8; Col. 3:16; Eph. 5:19; Psa. 40:3; 1 Sam. 16:23; John 14:27; Eph. 4:29; Prov. 18:21; James 3:8-10; 1 Cor. 10:23; 2 John 10-11; Rom. 16:17-18; 1 Tim. 6:20-21; 2 Tim. 2:16; Eph. 5:11.

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!

Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at [email protected].  God bless!

How does a church keep a pastor in check? Is there a correct hierarchy within leadership that all churches should implement? 

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a listener question about hierarchy within the church and across various denominations with the intention of figuring out how best to structure accountability within the church. In some churches, it can seem like the pastors have too much power, but in others, it may feel like they hardly have power at all. Which one is right?

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: Eph. 4:11-12; Acts 14:23; Titus 1:5; Acts 11:29-30; 1 Tim. 3:1-7; 1 Tim. 5:17; Titus 1:9; 1 Pet. 5:1-5; Acts 20:28; Heb. 13:7, 17; 1 Thess. 5:12-13; Matt. 18:15-17; James 3:1; Rom. 14:12; Mark 9:42; Luke 17:3; Gal. 6:1-5; 1 Cor. 6:1-3; Rom. 13:1; 1 Tim. 5:19-20; 2 John 9-10; Acts 15:1-2, 6, 22-23; Acts 21:17-19, 20-26.

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!

Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at [email protected].  God bless!