Current Events & Christian Expectations

In this episode we begin a series on idolatry and explore how idols are not just statues but careers, politics, relationships, and even good things in the church. Let us  trace idolatry together from Eden to the present and show how it always begins in the heart.

We will discover the lie at the center of idolatry and see biblical examples (Adam and Eve, the golden calf, Ananias and Sapphira) that offer practical self-examination questions—about time, money, anxieties, and reactions to disappointment.  Join in with us so we can turn to the living God and find endurance, encouragement, and hope.

In this episode we examine what the order of creation reveals about God and how that should shape our approach to discovery and science.

Science is a good and inevitable tool given by the Creator, but must be exercised with humility and a commitment to glorify God while stewarding the earth.

Join in with us as we remind ourselves that true dominion requires dependence on God and a teachable spirit.

How does God create a new society—without a temple, land, or city?  Join us as we study how...centered on Jesus...we can live out that distinct hope today.  We will study the challenges we face in our present society and how we can live differently (and abundantly) this side of heaven. 

Can the people around us see the hope we profess in the way we live?

The Scripture in order of reading and references are:

Matthew 27:51-54; Exodus 26:31-33; Hebrews 6:19-20; 9:11-12, 24; 10:19-22; Matthew 21:42-43; Acts 17:2-6; Galatians 3:23-28; Galatians 4:1-5; Acts 9:20; 1John 5:20-21; John 2:18-21; Hebrews 13:12-14; Hebrews 11:10, 13-16; Hebrews 12:26-29; Matthew 28:1-6A; Acts 16:25-33; Revelation 16:17-18; Exodus 17:6; 1Corinthians 10:1-4; John 5:25; Philippians 2:8-11; Philippians 3:20-21: John 19:26-27.

In this episode we examine recent teen unrest alongside biblical teaching on youth, discipline, and parental responsibility. We explore corporal punishment, God’s disciplinary purposes, and practical expectations for raising wise, obedient adults under the authority of God.

Our Scripture List in order of reference is:

Proverbs 1:1-4, 7; Romans 1:29-30; 2Timothy 3:1-2; 2Kings 2:23-24; 2Kings 2:1-3; Proverbs 13:24; Proverbs 22:15; Proverbs 23:13; Proverbs 23:14; Proverbs 29:15; Proverbs 17:2, 25; Proverbs 19:26; Proverbs 22:6; 1Corinthians 4:19-21; Ephesians 6:1-4; Colossians 3:20-21; Hebrews 12:7-9; Hebrews 12:3-6; John 19:1; 2Kings 2:23; 2Kings 17:25; Leviticus 26:22; 2Kings 8:12; Galatians 6:7.

Guns & God - What does the Bible have to say about them?

2 Peter 3:10-13 | Exodus 22:2-4 NCV | Nehemiah 4:16-20, 23 | Matthew 26:52-54 | Luke 22:35-38 | Exodus 13:18 |  1 Samuel 13:19-22 | Genesis 4:1-9 | Genesis 4:23-24 | Leviticus 24:19-21 | Genesis 9:5-6 | Luke 3:14 | Mark 7:17-23 | Genesis 4:16-22 | Isaiah 1:21 | Revelation 18:21-24 | Hebrews 13:12-14 | Hebrews 12:22-24

In this episode, we examine the tension between human rights and divine authority.  Because any rights divorced from God lead to moral decay and governmental abuse.

Join us as we explore Christian citizenship as our primary allegiance to heaven and as we call all believers to serve, speak truth, and shine as lights in a troubled culture.

Our Scripture List is:

Philippians 3:20-21; Romans 13:1-2; Judges 21:25; Ecclesiastes 4:1; Proverbs 3:27; Mark 10:42-45; Matthew 5:13-16; Philippians 2:14-15; Matthew 7:12; Psalm 11:1-5; Acts 4:18-20; 1 Peter 3:13-17; Philippians 3:20-21; 1 Peter 2:11-12; Revelation 1:4-5; Psalm 98:7-9

In this episode, we explore the paradoxes of God.  Things Like : how an all-knowing, eternal Creator also seeks, grieves, hopes, and enters the human experience. Using Scripture—we examine God’s omniscience, freedom, and compassionate involvement in history.  Let's join together as we examine how God’s foreknowledge does not negate his relational love and willingness to engage with humanity. 

The Scripture List for this episode in order of use is :

1Timothy 6:13-16; Mark 12:28-29; Deuteronomy 6:4; Genesis 2:24; Psalm 139:1-5; Genesis 3:8-9; Psalm 139:6; Genesis 1:26-27; Genesis 3:9; Luke 19:9-10; Genesis 11:5-8; Genesis 3:22-23; Genesis 18:17-21; Genesis 22:9-12; Genesis 6:5; 1Samuel 15:10-11; Isaiah 1:2-3; Psalm 115:1-3; Psalm 135:5-6; Daniel 4:3-5; Psalm 130:1-4, 7; Hosea 11:7, 8-9; Matthew 21:33-39; Acts 2:22-23; Romans 15:13; 1Peter 1:18-21; Isaiah 53:4-6; Psalm 139:23-24.

In this episode, we discuss the film 'Disclosure Day' and ask whether Scripture supports the idea of alien life. All life (alien or otherwise) is created by God.  So, let's dig into God's Word and discuss the aliens that do exist and where they came from (and where is it all going).

Our Scripture reference list is :

Genesis 1:27-28; Genesis 2:21-23; Job 38:4-7; Luke 20:34-36; Genesis 28:12-23; Genesis 3:1; Revelation 12:9; Genesis 3:14; Genesis 3:24; Isaiah 6:1-6; Ezekiel 1:4-6, 10, 22, 26; Revelation 4:5-8; Mark 1:23-26; James 2:19; Luke 4:1-4; Genesis 6:1-2; Genesis 19:1, 5; Jude 6; Psalm 8:1, 3-4, 5, 6-9;1Kings 9:33; Revelation 22:4; Colossians 1:15-16; 2Peter 3:10-13; Revelation 21:1-4.

In this podcast, we look at Noah and the Ark with fresh focus.  But not on the sensational searches for a physical relic, but on Noah’s faith. God’s covenant was with Noah and his household and the world ignored the warnings of the coming doom.

We all need to be walking with God and not just chasing artifacts.  We need to see baptism and the flood’s connection and consider whether we ourselves are living as Noah faithfully in a similarly warned generation.

This episode concludes our walk through Revelation at chapter 22.  Let's discuss the  arc from Genesis to Revelation: across creation, rebellion, redemption, and final restoration.

Tune in as we chat about spiritual warfare, perseverance, worship of the Creator and the Lamb, the new heaven and earth, the tree of life, and the final invitation to faithfulness.