Deeper Christian Podcast

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 94

Tis the Season! … for distraction.

Sadly, in this season between Thanksgiving and the New Year, most people seem to be in a whirlwind of hustle, bustle, busyness, and distraction.

Yet, though we should be focused all throughout the year, this is the season where we should have the most focus, the most intentionality – for the Christmas season truly is to one focus: Christ Himself.

In this episode, I give several fun (and disturbing) statistics for the distraction of the modern world and talk about the necessity of having Christ at the center of our focus and lives, especially during Christmas.

If you feel lost in a season of distraction, then this episode is for you.

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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 93

In the last episode (#92), we listened to a stirring sermon by Stephen Manley called "The Name of Jesus." This episode we listen to part two of this mini-series from Matthew 1:21 on the powerful and controversial Name of Jesus.

In this sermon, Stephen describes not just the power of Jesus' Name but also what the purpose of His Name is.

As we enter into this Christmas season and the celebration of the birth of Christ, we must remember that the focus and celebration of Jesus is not a one-time deal but an everyday reality for the life of a Christian.

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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 92

The Name of Jesus is powerful … and controversial. 

As we approach this Christmas season and the celebration of the birth of Christ, we want to remember that the focus and celebration of Jesus is not a one-time deal but an everyday reality for the life of a Christian.

In this episode, we listen to a stirring sermon by Stephen Manley called "The Name of Jesus" taken from the passage in Matthew 1:21 – "And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins."

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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 91

Most of us spend one day a year pondering what we are thankful for (Thanksgiving). But Christians are called to live a continual lifestyle of thanksgiving.

In this special Thanksgiving episode, we examine Ephesians 5:4 and discuss what it means to have the language of the kingdom of God—which is continually giving thanks. This isn't a one-time event but the daily expression and promotion of God's kingdom. For we as believers are to have a tongue (and life) of thanksgiving.

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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 90

At some point in life, we all face trials, difficulties, hardships, and circumstances. So the question becomes, how do we find peace and joy amidst those situations?

Looking at Romans 8:28, we are reminded that though God may not cause the circumstance we face, He is able to leverage it for good. 

Using this as a foundation, this episode explores what it means to discover true peace and joy in any situation or circumstance of life – for our God is the Prince of Peace.

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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 89

The 2019 Israel Study Tour is officially open and this is my formal invitation to join me for an unforgettable experience of not only walking the Holy Land but studying the Bible in the very places it took place. 

This episode gives you a quick overview of the trip, how you can find out more information, and how to sign up.

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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 88

Halloween is my least favorite "holiday." Every year as it approaches I cringe as I watch our culture celebrate darkness and death. 

As Christians, how are we to think about a day that is so polluted by that which stands in opposition to Christ?

In this episode, I want to give an encouragement and hope amidst the darkness that swirls about on a day like today—a biblical reminder that light has come into the world and wherever light invades, darkness cannot reside.

In looking at Romans 8, Ephesians 1, and Acts 19, I remind us all that despite culture's celebration of darkness, our God is light and is triumphant over every principality, power, might, and dominion.

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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 87

Jesus makes it clear in John 17:3 that eternal life is to know Him—but what does it mean to know God? Is it merely facts, data, and information, or is it more than that?

In this episode, we discuss whether we actually have relationship and intimacy with Jesus or merely have information and knowledge about Him. 

Taken from one of Nathan's most popular messages called Ginosko, this message is not only humorous in parts, but is deeply stirring and pressing as we seek to discover what it means to "know Christ and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death" (Philippians 3:10).

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Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 86

Most people get worn out and tired at some point in their lives, but burnout is an entirely different issue—one that often is prolonged, a feeling you can't go on, not sure you're going to make it, or that you're at the end of your rope. 

So what do you do if you are facing burnout? Or better yet, what is the secret to avoiding burnout altogether?

In this episode, I want to share the simple secret that will keep you from burnout (and no doubt save you thousands of dollars in counseling fees and/or help for stress).

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 Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 85

Many of us have things in our past which affect our present realities—events, hurts, circumstances, habits, failures, or any other "kicks of the cow" that we can't seem to forget no matter how much we try.

So what do we do with these past events? 

In one of my favorite sermons by Stephen Manley from his series in Matthew, Stephen addresses our past and how we are deal with it biblically.

Taken from Matthew 27:52-53 (a scene right after the crucifixion of Jesus), this powerful sermon will bring encouragement and conviction about the things we are holding onto from our past.

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