17:17 Podcast

Striking and picketing for higher wages and better healthcare...look to the Labor Unions! What is the role of labor unions and are they a good thing for workers? What would God say about labor unions in America?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a listener question regarding the morality of labor unions. We take a look at their history and some of the good they have done, as well as some of the not-so-good. Although labor unions are not in the Bible, we look through some different principles in Scripture that lay out how employers and employees ought to conduct themselves to see how a relationship might (or might not) work out with a union. To close, we talk through what to do if you are forced to be part of a labor union that you might not agree with.

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 Tim. 5:8; Lev. 19:13; Deut. 24:15; Col. 3:17; Gen. 2:15; Exo. 10:9; Prov. 10:4; Eph. 4:8; Col. 3:22-24; 1 Pet. 2:18-21; Eph. 6:5-8; Titus 2:9-10; 1 Tim. 6:12; Phil. 4:11-13; Luke 3:14; Matt. 6:31-33; Matt. 20:1-16; Rom. 14:22-23.

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"Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated..." Wait, what?! How can a loving God hate someone? Does this mean that God chooses some for salvation and others for destruction?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a controversial passage of Scripture (Romans 9) to try to understand how God can supposedly hate someone while loving another. Many doctrines have come out of this idea of God choosing Jacob over Esau based on nothing good or bad they had done and apply that to salvation for us today. Although this topic may seem confusing, the Bible is actually pretty clear on what God means when He says that He hates Esau and we seek to explore that and give some application for that 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: Rom. 9:8-13; Malachi 1:2-4; Deut. 21:15-16; 1 John 2:9; Matt. 6:24; Psa. 5:5; Rom. 3:23; Rom. 5:8; John 3:16; Luke 14:26; John 12:25; Gen. 29:30-31; Matt. 5:21-22; 1 John 3:15; Matt. 5:43-48; Rom. 9:25-26; Hosea 1:10; Hosea 2:23.

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Hunting season is upon us, but should Christians participate? Is it immoral to kill an animal, especially if it's not a threat to you? Are we dishonoring God by killing his creation?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through the morality of hunting as well as biblical examples of killing animals for food. We discuss immoral ways to hunt and look at why those should be avoided, then seek to give a clear guide as to how the Bible portrays hunting. Our hope is that as you listen, you would have a clearer understanding of the biblical side of hunting and an informed take on what God has to say about stewarding this earth.

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. 1:28; Gen. 9:1-3; Gen. 10:8-9; Gen. 21:20-21; Gen. 25:27; Gen. 27:1-4; Exo. 16:8, 13; Lev. 17:11-14; Acts 10:9-16; 1 Sam. 17:34-36; 2 Chr. 11:22; Jung. 14:5-6; Prov. 12:27; Gen. 1:20-25; Prov. 12:10; Rom. 13:1-2; Rom. 14:22-23.

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Capital campaigns, bake sales, church dinners, and Girl Scout cookie sales...how should churches navigate these things? Is it wrong to try to sell things in a church building while people are coming to worship?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek answer a question from a church member about whether selling food/items in a church building is acceptable or not. Jesus has flipped tables over before due to this sort of thing, so we seek to navigate the Scriptures carefully and see the heart behind these things and whether or not it's ever acceptable to do. In a world of sales and solicitation, it's important that the church navigates it 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: Matt. 21:12-13; Mark 11:15-18; Luke 19:45-46; John 2:13-17; Deut. 14:22-26; 2 Sam. 24:21-24; Acts 4:34-37; Matt. 26:7-10; John 12:3-6; Luke 6:34-35; Deut. 16:17; 2 Cor. 9:7; Exo. 35:21-24, 29; 1 Chr. 29:1-9; 1 Cor. 9:12; Rom. 14:21; Matt. 6:31-33.

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Should you get the sticker on your ID to be a donor? Is it a good way to love your neighbor, or is it mutilation of the body that God has given you?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through the practice of organ donation while living and after death and whether its something God would want us to do. The question comes from a youth student at RBC and we do our best through Scripture to give an answer that we believe glorifies God and brings understanding and clarity to a topic that some believers wrestle with. Our hope is that you are encouraged as you listen!

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. 2:21-23; Ezek. 11:19-20; Matt. 22:37-39; Matt. 25:35-40, 43-45; James 4:17; John 15:13; 1 John 3:16; Phil. 2:4; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Gen. 50:2-3, 26; 2 Cor. 5:1; Gen. 3:19; Eccl. 3:20; 1 Cor. 15:35-37, 40, 42-44; James 1:5; Heb. 13:8; Rom. 14:23; 1 Tim. 1:5.

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!

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Halloween is upon us which means tons of ads for horror movies! Are they as wicked as the fundamentalists say they are, or can Christians partake?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through the popularity of horror films today as well as what actually categorizes a movie as horror. From there, we look at intentions behind the movies and if (sometimes) good intentions can justify an argument to be watched. Finally, we look through commands regarding fear and whether or not a genre that is designed to cause fear can coincide with Scripture’s view of fear. We hope that this episode isn’t to scary for you and helps inform you better on the matter of horror movies!

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. 18:10-13; Eph. 6:12; Eph. 5:11; 1 Thess. 5:21-22; Isa. 5:20; Rom. 1:28-32; Prov. 4:23; 2 Cor. 10:5; Phil. 4:8; Deut. 20:3; Deut. 31:6; Matt. 6:31; Phil. 4:6; John 14:27; 2 Tim. 1:7; Psa. 56:4; Rom. 14; 1 Cor. 10:23; Eph. 4:27; 1 Cor. 10:31.

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

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A war is happening in Israel, but is it our responsibility to care or do anything about it? What makes Israel so special today anyways?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through what’s happening in Israel right now and how Christians should view this ongoing war. We look back at God’s history with Israel and the covenant He made with them that still holds true today. We also dug into Scripture that explains why Israel always seems to be at war, God’s eventual restoration of Israel, and how we should be praying for them as a nation right now.

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. 12:2-3; Deut. 7::6-8; Gen. 13:14-15; Josh. 14:1-5, 9; Gen. 16:11-12; Zech. 12:2-3; Ezekiel 38-39; Matt. 24:5-6; John 4:22; Isa. 27:6; Isa. 42:6; Isa. 49:3, 6; Rom. 11:30-32; Ezek. 36:22-24; Zech. 8:11-13; 20-23; Rev. 7:4; Rev. 21:12; Rom. 11:13-15; Lev. 19:15; Num. 15:29-30; Prov. 24:23-25; Prov. 31:8-9; Isa. 1:17; Psa. 82:3-4; Psa. 122:6-9.

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Does God make distinctions in our sins? We know that our world views wrongdoing differently, but does God?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through Scriptures regarding a variety of sins and how God views them. As we dig deeper into the Scripture, we find that God has a very clear view on many different sins, as well as different punishments according to the offense committed. Our hope is that as you listen, you won’t walk away with the goal to better compare your sins against someone else’s, but rather see just how offensive sin is to God and would repent and turn to Him!

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. 5:21-22, 27-28; 1 Sam. 16:7; Rom. 5:12; Rom. 6:23; Mark 3:28-29; Rev. 22:15; Rev. 20:11-13; Luke 10:10-14; Luke 12:47-48; Gen. 9:6; Rom. 5:20; Exo. 21:12, 15-17; Lev. 24:19-20; Exo. 21:18-19; Exo. 22:1; Rom. 13:1-5; 1 Cor. 5:11-13; Gen. 6:5; Hos. 10:15; Num. 15:29-30; Prov. 16:12; Matt. 26:24; 1 Cor. 6:18; Prov. 6:32; 1 Cor. 5:1; Jer. 19:3-5; Rom. 3:23; James 2:10; 1 John 1:9.

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Suit and tie or t shirt? Slacks or jeans? Dressy or casual?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk about how a person ought to dress for church. There are a lot of beliefs around this topic, often rooted in culture and tradition. Our goal is to look through Scripture and see if there are any laws that we should be dogmatic about and other principles to follow. Our hope is that as you listen, you will better understand what exactly Scripture says about this topic and let that influence your culture and tradition in the church you attend.

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. 22:11; Lev. 19:19; 1 Cor. 11:3-16; Lev. 19:27; 2 Sam. 10; 1 Tim. 2:9-10; 1 Pet. 3:3-4; James 2:2-5; 1 Sam. 16:7; John 7:24; Matt. 23:27; Matt. 7:2; Matt. 6:25; 1 Cor. 10:31; Rom. 14:21; Gal. 3:27; Rom. 13:14; Eph. 4:24; Job 29:14; 1 Pet. 5:5.

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

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How many trips to the buffet is too many? Can I enjoy Thanksgiving without sinning?!

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through the often ignored sin of gluttony. We’ve talked about this topic before, but decided to dive in deeper to talk through some of the misconceptions. We dig through Scriptures that talk about this sin and bring out practical application today. Our hope is that as you listen, you would be more mindful of gluttony as well as experience freedom around food and not let it be something that keeps you in bondage!

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 Pet. 4:3-4; Judg. 3:16-22; Exo. 23:14-16; Jude 12; Deut. 21:18-21; Prov. 23:20-21; Prov. 28:7; Matt. 11:19; Luke 7:34; Titus 1:12; Prov. 25:16, 27; Phil. 3:18-19; Psa. 78:17-19; Num. 11:31-34; Eccl. 10:17; Col. 2:21-23; Gal. 5:22-23; 1 Cor. 9:27; Rom. 13:14; 1 Cor. 3:16-17; Rom. 12:1; 1 Cor. 10:14; 1 Cor. 6:12; 1 Cor. 10:23.

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!