There’s a war goin’ on outside no man is safe from…truly, each day we step into invokes our need to prepare for spiritual warfare against evil forces in high places.  But for the follower of Christ, we have been given the tools necessary to battle against this evil and wickedness, and Scripture spells out those tools clearly for us in the form of the Armor of God.  Come join the discussion this week as we delve into what this armor is, which pieces it consists of, and how we can wield it most effectively to emerge victorious in this ongoing battle for our souls!  Topics include how we compare to Tony Starks, the reasons why we go on the offensive during the battle, what belts and shoes have to do with warfare, and how the bible can act as the sword that helps us to get to SLICIN’ up the enemy!

When you were a kid, your parents probably told you to “watch your mouth!” Truly, our words carry a tremendous amount of power – not just in the way we say them, but also in how they are intended and received. Indeed, watching what we say is paramount to the walk of any follower of Christ – after all, Jesus never cussed people out, or told people off, or otherwise directed negative speech towards anyone EVER. And…if we’re going to honor the “power of life and death” that is in the tongue, then we need to make sure that what comes OUT of our mouths is a direct reflection of what’s INSIDE our hearts! So come join the discussion about “taming our tongues”, which concerns topics including turning on your brain’s speech filter; how the Book of Proverbs drops gems on monitoring your speech; how the Apostle James give us a blueprint for watchin’ ya mouth; and Scripture’s capacity to present helpful, practical tips you can use RIGHT NOW to change the way you speak to and address the people in your life!

Let’s face it….EVERYBODY lies. In fact, YOU lied JUST NOW if you said “not ME!” Studies and statistics reveal that, yes, a MAJORITY of people tell lies on a daily basis, with some even attempting to justify their lying. But is lying ALWAYS bad? And if you call yourself a follower of Christ, is it EVER okay to do it, even if it’s a “little white lie”? What does the Word of God have to say about lying liars? Thus begins our examination in episode 21, which finds RevRob pontificating on this concept. Come be apart of the discussion which includes topics such as how former President Bill Clinton played the semantic game; surprising statistics which talk about exactly HOW MUCH people lie regularly; how people lie and try to make you think they’re NOT lying; what David, Paul, Peter AND Jesus all had to say about lying and those who DO it; AND, we’ll explore many different WAYS that people lie which, at first glance, they MIGHT NOT ACTUALLY THINK is lying….ohhh, but it IS!

The Word of God tells us very clearly that – as followers of Christ - we are supposed to be DIFFERENT from the rest of the world around us. Many scripture passages speak about Believers being SEPARATED from the world…but what does that MEAN, exactly? Does that mean that we’re supposed to ISOLATE ourselves from people who aren’t Believers? Are we supposed to live alienated and disconnected lives from everyone around us? So goes today’s episode, which finds RevRob examining what it TRULY means for us to be “The Separated Ones” of Christ! Come join the discussion which includes making a DISTINCTION between what people TYPICALLY think separation is vs. biblical separation; what it means for us to be “the called out ones”; what it means to “conform to this world”; and how one triflin’ church which existed thousands of years ago serves as the BLUEPRINT for the modern church in how NOT to be worldly, and what happens when we FAIL to separate ourselves.

The symbol of the Christian cross: it’s utilized in many different ways by many different faith-based organizations and churches around the world. And….while debate rages on regarding the appropriateness – or INAPPROPRIATENESS – of doing so, it’s clear is that there are lots of varying opinions on the topic. But the REAL question is….is that was Jesus truly meant when He told us to “take up our cross” and follow Him? In fact, what DID He really mean by that statement? And what does the WORD OF GOD say about using the symbolism of the cross? Is God on record as being against such symbolism? And does the Bible actually go into detail about what “taking up our cross” truly means? Come join this important and oftentimes controversial dialogue! Discussion topics include what the difference is between a cross and a crucifix; what the pagan Babylonians have to do with this conversation; why rappers (and others) need to be careful what they claim to represent; why, ultimately, it’s probably best we should look to the examples of Jesus’s Disciples; why taking up your cross DOESN’T refer to that job you hate; the difficulties associated with self-denial; and finding the answers to some HARD QUESTIONS that all Believers need to ask when it comes to trying to determine whether or not you REALLY are ready to “take up your cross” and follow Christ!

Welcome to episode 44!  We are excited about both the topic AND our special guest this week, as we are discussing the subject of.....CHAPLAINCY!   Now wait, wait, wait....before you change the channel or decide not to listen to a subject which you think you might find BORING, understand that this is a very important topic when it comes to the Kingdom of God....AND, please believe our special guest today is not only expertly qualified to speak on this topic, but also does so in a manner that will most assuredly keep your attention!   Because this week, we are talking to Reverend James Ellerbe of Black Men Heal, who will enlighten us on not only the role of chaplains but also how chaplaincy and counseling work symbiotically together.  So come be a part of the conversation which includes topics such as what exactly chaplaincy IS, and the role chaplains play in ministry; why Jesus appearing to two men on the Road to Emmaus marks a significant point in the history of biblical chaplaincy; and just WHAT "Black Men Heal" IS, and how YOU can get involved with them!

In this week’s episode, our discussion centers around the topic of SHOWING COMPASSION to others….something that is sorely needed in today’s society. Truly, recognizing the suffering of others - and then taking action to help them - exemplifies a substantial expression of love for those who are afflicted….and that is a textbook meaning of what compassion is all about. But sadly, many in our world today (including those who call themselves Believers) lack the sensitivity – and the empathy - to think of others FIRST, often putting themselves before anything or anyone else….which is something that Jesus told us does NOT represent Him. So come join the conversation which includes discussion topics such as why the importance of wearing masks during the pandemic isn’t JUST for the individual with the mask on; the tenderness of heart necessary to minister to the homeless or recovering addicts; how Jesus flipped it on the Pharisees who tried to trick and trap Him; and what WE at Benevolent Faith Ministries are doing to answer the question of “who cares?”

Ohhhh, they're not gonna like THIS one! In fact, we predict that this episode just might ruffle quite a few feathers out there, particularly those who pastor churches or are tasked with shepherding others. Because far too often, too many pastors get into the damaging and destructive habit of attempting to make the church experience MORE about THEMSELVES and LESS about the business of God (hence the phrase “it’s not YOUR business”….get it?) So join RevRob for this controversial but necessary conversation that centers on why pastors must keep in mind that they are SHEPHERDS of the Lord’s house and NOT CEOs of their own companies. Discussion topics include acting like the GRAND Servant; the problems with being too ambitious; why Jerry Jones isn’t the CEO of a church; the plague of narcissism in the pulpit; favoritism in Heaven; and just WHO IN THE WORLD “kingly pastors” and “pastor praisers” are…

Welcome to Episode 41! This week, join RevRob as he probes the topic of….our ATTITUDES! Because when it comes to our attitudes, many of us sorely need to make ADJUSTMENTS to the way that we behave, think and act towards others. Simply put, when you call yourself a follower of Christ, you have a MANDATE to treat people a certain way…and having the wrong attitude when you go about dealing with people can not only run contrary to your walk with Christ, it can MISREPRESENT what Kingdom residency and what being a follower of the Lord is all about entirely. So keeping tabs on our attitudes – and making the proper ADJUSTMENTS TO them – is paramount for any Believer, and that includes recognizing the warning signs which dictate WHEN we need to make the proper attitude adjustments. So join us to discuss topics which include getting whoopins in public; using Jesus as our benchmark for behavior; the dangers of a laisse-a-faire attitude in Believers; the cause of the devil’s downfall; the irritations of social media and why drinking poison won’t kill anyone BUT you; and how unforgiveness only affects YOU and NOT the person you won’t forgive!

Welcome to our FORTIETH episode! Another milestone in the short life of this podcast, and we couldn’t have done it without you! Such a milestone of a show deserves a topic which is significantly worthy of discussion…and BOY O’ BOY do we have that for you THIS episode, which finds RevRob pontificating (like that one?) on the subject of FALSE TEACHERS of the Word, especially those in the CHURCH. These men (AND women) are “masters of disguise” because of the way they HIDE the truth of the gospel in order to promote their OWN ideals and platforms…in other words, they’ve MASTERED the art of DISGUISING their own agendas by passing them off as GOD’s agendas.

 

And….this episode we aim to EXPOSE such false teachers and inform you of how YOU can tell what constitutes false teaching. Discussion topics include what the show “The Twilight Zone” can teach us about this subject; that time when Moses said lying on God should get you merked (that’s a ghetto colloquialism for “killed”); how certain sayings which you THOUGHT were in the Bible….AREN’T; why preachers should ALWAYS be put to the test; why your grandmother was WRONG when she told you not to question the pastor; and why churches who care TOO MUCH about attendance and taking up offerings should be avoided at all costs!