Chuck Quinley

One day we will see the dramatic events of Mark 13 coming to pass. Preparing our mind beforehand will be essential if we are going to pass the test successfully. In this Thread Jesus prepares us for what we will experience and show us the essential mental focus we need in order to make it. Materialism and a love of comfort will lead us into a trap. We may have to lose some things to stand true to him in this great season of squeezing (tribulation) but he promises that it will all be well with us in the end. Tune into this week's Thread for more. Thread is a podcast for leaders and those who want to be an influence on others. It is the careful unpacking of a passage of scripture one verse at a time.Play Episode

Jesus foretold the dramatic events that will lead to the conclusion of this world order and the birth of a perfect one. He anchors his prophecy to the ancient book of Daniel and it's mysterious phrase, "The abomination of desolation." In this week's Thread we unpack this phrase, the history behind it and the possibility that it has already been fulfilled repeatedly, yet with one more master fulfillment to come." Learn more about Mark 13's "Little Apocalypse" by listening to this episode of Thread, the careful unpacking of scripture truth, one verse at a time.Play Episode

In this episode of Thread Jesus gives an overview of five characteristics of the generation that will live at the end of the world as we know it. If we can let go of needing the perks and approval of this passing world we can live life more effectively. A better world is coming as the Kingdom of God is revealed, but until then we need to prepare ourselves mentally and emotionally to deal with the realities we will increasingly face in the days to come. Learn more from Jesus own words in this week's Thread podcast.Play Episode

The end of the world as we know it has always been a fascinating subject. Many different theories have been proposed. In today's Thread Jesus explains the events leading up to the great apocalypse. See how his teaching differs from others you might have heardThe end of the world as we know it has always been a fascinating subject. Many different theories have been proposed. In today's Thread Jesus explains the events leading up to the great apocalypse. See how his teaching differs from others you might have heard.Play Episode

Some people calculate their giving, keeping plenty of spare time, money and personal space for themselves. They want to insure that others do their fair share too. Others give up to a set percentage, say two hours a week to volunteer at a non-profit, but not a minute more. Then there are those amazing people who call us to a deeper level of willingness to give out of pure love. They have found the truth that giving is the key to everything and that when done without boundaries it brings joy and lightness to the soul. In today's Thread Jesus meets such a person and holds her up as an example to us all. Hear more on today's Thread podcast.Play Episode

Every met a Bible-thumper, someone who seemed to feel that they had an infallible power for the interpretation of the Scriptures? Christ's hardest critics were the professionally religious, the priests, Bible teachers and "spiritual" politicians who made their living from the system of religion. He threatened them in every way because he was not a part of their system. He didn't seek their accreditation, ordination or approval. He held them to the same scriptures they held over the heads of the people every day. He called them...and he calls us to integrity, to the matching of our lifestyles with the standards of the Bible we all profess. Hear more on today's thread.Play Episode

Doctrine, everyone needs it.  Even wars are driven by a 'war doctrine.'  We all have doctrines (defining beliefs) about many things: God, how we will be judged, the afterlife, the role of women and men, the value of children, the rights of an employer/employee, the right to privacy, etc.  The question is, where do we get our doctrine?  It swirls around us all day in every song, movie and bumper sticker.  Learn more on this week's Thread.Play Episode

How far does patriotism go? German nationalism eventually gave rise to the Nazi movement and the evils it produced. Does becoming a Christian place you above responsibilities to social institutions and fallible human government? Where does the demand for loyalty to a family, church, job or nation become just another source of dominating power? In this Thread Jesus addresses this very issue. Listen for more.Play Episode

Few things in the world have been as destructive as institutionalized evil mixed with religion of some sort.  Jesus devoted the last year of his life to a direct frontal assault on corruption in the institutionalized worship of God and we ultimately killed by religious institution-keepers.  This thread discusses what goes wrong when we organize our religion with too much hierarchy.Play Episode

As we grow through life we serve in a number of roles, each with a delegated authority. Leadership requires using our authority correctly. This episode recognizes that there is an authority that comes from God and everyone can see it resting on your life. If God has called you to do something and if you will accept it and submit to His authority daily, lining your life up with His Word, then His authority will flow through you and you can do much good in this world. Good people will come to you, attracted by your connection with God. Learn more on Thread.Play Episode