17:17 Podcast

Christians can agree that black lives (and all lives) matter, but should Christians support BLM the organization? What do they really stand for, and does it align with the Bible?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the background of BLM, including the political history of the founders of the movement, as well as a few of the core tenants that they have built their organization upon. We then compare some of their views to Scripture to see where they align and where they don’t. We hope this is a helpful discussion that will better help any listeners to discern who and what they should be supporting.

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. 5:19; 2 Thess. 3:10; Gen. 1:27; Rom. 1:24-27; 1 Cor. 6:9-11; Psa. 139:13-14; Acts 17:26-28; John 3:16-17; Matt. 22:39; Rom. 13:1-5; 1 Pet. 2:13-15.

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!

Every little girl in America seems to be enamored with unicorns. Dragons have long been viewed as the scariest of creatures and are seen throughout our culture, but did they ever actually exist?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the history of unicorns and dragons to see where they came from and how various cultures view them. From there, we look at what the Bible has to say and believe it or not, “unicorn” is used 11 times in the Bible! (KJV) Finally, we give our verdict on whether or not we believe that either of these creatures existed. Spurred on by a question from Jackie’s kids, this was a fun episode that should be enjoyable for all ages!

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 39:9-10; Psa. 22:21; Psa. 29:6; Psa. 92:10; Deut. 33:17; Num. 23:22; Isa. 34:7; Job 41; Psa. 74:13-14; Isa. 27:1; Rev. 12:3-4; Rev. 20:2.

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!

Unlimited submission or civil disobedience? We are entering a season where government mandates may again be upon us. Potential business closings, mask mandates, and even potential for a mandatory vaccine. What do we do with these mandates? Are Christians to always obey the government or are there times to defy orders? What does the  Bible say?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a biblical perspective on government and the role they are to play in society, as well as how Christians ought to respond to those in authority over them. The pastors talk through cases of civil disobedience in the Scriptures and what mandates were made to bring those actions about. We hope that as you listen, you will be encouraged and confident in how you ought to respond to government officials and new mandates.

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. 13:1-7; 1 Pet. 2:13-17; 1 Tim. 2:1-2; Ps. 22:28; Dan. 2:20-21; John 19:9-11; Matt. 22:15-22; Acts 4:18-20; Acts 5:28-29; Ex. 1:15-21; Josh. 2:2-6; Heb. 11:31; 1 Kings 18:3-4; Dan. 3:12, 15-18; Dan. 6; Rev. 13:15; Rom. 14:5, 13-14, 22-23.

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

Spanking? Grounding? Time outs? Which way is the best way to discipline your children? 

On this episode, we address the question, "How should I discipline my children?" And that's a BIG question. Much of the ills in our culture today can be traced back to a lack of discipline in the home. The Bible isn't silent on this topic. In fact, God the Father is the perfect example for us. His loving discipline not only shapes us into disciplined Christ followers, it is also a model for us to follow. 

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. 

 We have a guest host on this show!  Carina Hill, Pastor Jackie's wife, fills in this week. 

Scriptures: Heb. 12:6-11; Ps. 119:67; Prov. 3:11-12, 13:24, 19:18, 22:6, 22:15, 23:14-15; Jon. 1:1-3, 3:1-3; Eph. 6:4. 

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

Churches are adopting CRT...should they?  Can it be used as an analytical tool for the Gospel?

On this episode, we address the question, "Should Christians be critical of Critical Race Theory?"   Critical Race Theory, or CRT, is finding it's way into evangelical circles at a rapid rate and has been adopted in American culture.  In fact, it's an issue that is starting to divide the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), one of the biggest denominations in America.  So what's the big deal?  Is this a good and helpful theory for sharing the Gospel and accomplishing Jesus' Great Commission or does it detract from it?  We spend time defining CRT and the implications it has on Christianity as well as looking at what Scripture has to say about some of the core tenants of CRT.  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: Gen. 1:26; Acts 17:26; Gen. 3:20; Rev. 5:9-10; Matt. 28:19; Col. 3:11; Gal. 3:28; Rom. 10:12-13; Jam. 2:4, 9; Mal. 2:10; 1 Sam. 16:7; Lev. 19:15; Exo. 23:2-3, 6-7; 1 John 2:11; John 7:24; Rom. 2:11; Matt. 15:19; Mark 7:21-23; Ezek. 36:26-27; Eph. 4:21-24.

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 does it actually mean to be "drunk?" There was no .08 in the Bible, so what do we do with alcohol?!

On this episode, we address the question, "How Should Christians Approach Alcohol?"  We start by looking at the original meanings/definitions of "wine" and "strong drink" in the Bible.  Then we dive into what it means to be "drunk" and when drinking alcohol is acceptable.  Take a listen to see where we believe Scripture points us in regards to alcohol consumption.  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: Prov. 20:1; Prov. 31:4-7; Isa. 65:8; John 2; Matthew 19:17; Isa. 5:11; 1 Pet. 5:8; 1 Thess. 5:8; Eph. 5:18; Luke 21:34; Gal. 5:21; Hos. 4:6-11; Rom. 13:13-14; 1 Cor. 6:9-10; Isa 5:22; Prov. 23:29-35; Lev. 10:9; Ezek. 44:21; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; 1 Cor. 10:23, 31; 1 Cor. 6:12; Gal. 5:13; Rom. 14:21-23; 1 Cor. 8:8-13. 

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Do I lose my ticket to heaven if I sin too much?  Was my salvation real in the first place?  Do I need to pray the prayer again?

On this episode, we address the question, "Can You Lose Your Salvation?"  We start by looking at some tough Scriptures and using the rest of the Bible as a commentary to understand some passages in Hebrews.  We look at how God defines salvation and work through the fullness of Scripture to come to a clear understanding of whether or not Christians can have a full assurance of salvation.  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: Heb. 6:4-8; Heb. 10:38-39; 1 Peter 2; Eph. 2:8-9; John 3:15-18; John 3:36; John 4:14; John 5:24; John 6:40, 47; John 17:3; John 10:27-28; Rom. 6:23; 1 Tim. 6:12; Gal. 6:8; 1 John 5:11, 13; Eph. 1:13-14; Rom. 8:1, 15-16, 35, 38-39; 2 Cor. 5:17; 2 Tim. 1:12; 1 Pet. 1:3-5; 1 John 3:6; 1 John 2:19; Phil. 1:6; Rom. 11:29; Heb. 11:1, 6.

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Fifty percent of marriages end in divorce, but does God condone that?  What about adultery or abuse? Are these exceptions?

On this episode, we address the question, "Is divorce ever permissible for a Christian?"  We start by looking through Scriptures regarding marriage and divorce and establishing God's view on divorce through Scriptures in the Old and New Testament.  We understand that this topic is sensitive and divorce has impacted just about everyone today.  We do not intend to offend or attack anyone, but to share how we ought to view divorce, especially in light of a culture now where over 50% of marriages end in this way.  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: Matt. 19:3-11; Mark 10:2-12; Mal. 2:13-16; Exo. 20:14; Eph. 5:30-31; Rom. 8:33-39; Gal. 5:22-23; 1 Cor. 7:10-15; Matt. 5:43-44; whole book of Hosea.

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How should you view gender?  Can you change your gender?  Should you?  Why is there such a recent push for the transgender community?  How can we love others who see this different?

On this episode, we address the question, "How Should Christians Respond to Transgenderism?"  We sift through how God defines gender and the implications that has for how we respond to changes in how our society views gender and sexuality.  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: John 3:16-17; Mark 2:16-17; 2 Cor. 5:14-17; Gen. 1:27; Gen. 2:18, 22; Gen. 5:1-2; Mark 10:6; Matt. 19:4; Psalm 139:13-16; Psalm 51:5; Deut. 32:3-4; Rom. 8:20-21; Rom. 7:21-23; Jer. 17:9; Eph. 2:10; Luke 9:23; Gal. 2:20; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Gal. 5:24; Matt. 5:29-30; Rom. 13:14; Matt. 16:24.

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"My body, my choice"...is it though?  What is the value of human life?  Is it ever acceptable to terminate that life, or is it just a clump of cells?

On this episode, we pose the question, "Is Abortion Always Wrong?"  We spend time looking at Scripture speaking to human life and when it begins and how we ought to treat one another.  Abortion is one of the hottest topics out there with opinions all over the place.  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: Gen. 1:27-28; Gen. 25:21; Gen. 17:15-16; Gen. 4:1; Judges 13:2-3; Jer. 1:5; Luke 1:39-44; Psalm 51:5; Psalm 139:13-16; Exodus 20:13; Exodus 21:22-24; Gen. 9:6; Deut. 12:31; Lev. 20:1-5; Jer. 32:35; Gen. 38; Prov. 31:8-9.

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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 "Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth." - John 17:17