Faith, Practically

In this session, we’ll discuss some tips on pulling the trigger on a decision we’ve mapped out, discover why this is the most daunting step of the process even for believers, and learn from a courageous Bible hero how finding God’s peace is a powerful catalyst to making tough choices.

Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.
Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.

Show Notes

Bible References:

00:46 - Romans 15:13
09:27 - 2 Peter 3:9
10:57 - John 14:27
11:05 - Luke 21:1-4
12:16 - Psalm 37:4-5 [Text of the Week] 
13:06 - Jeremiah 29:10, Isaiah 44:28, Ezra 1:1-3
13:21 - Esther 1
14:18 - Esther 2-3
16:04 - Esther 4
17:31 - Esther 5-9
19:25 - Acts 24:25
21:35 - Matthew 26:39-44
27:23 - Romans 8:28
28:39 - Philippians 4:7

In this session, we’ll delve into the actual process of making a faith-based decision, learn a simple acronym to help us decipher the still, small voice from God, and examine a major decision during the time of the early church that had far-reaching impact.

Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.
Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.

Show Notes

10:19 - Water For The Thirsty: Bible Reading Plan, Download Mobile Apps
25:00 - Song: "I Miss My Time With You" by Larnell Harris
25:06 - Image: Never Give Up

Bible References:

00:45 - Psalm 139:23-24
04:14 - 1 Kings 19:11-13
05:51 - Romans 8:26-27
06:51 - Deuteronomy 29:29
07:21 - Romans 2:14
07:51 - Exodus 20:15-16, Leviticus 19:13
08:04 - Ephesians 5:22-29
08:10 - Psalm 119:11
09:18 - Genesis 13:6-12
10:44 - John 14:26
12:14 - Proverbs 11:14
13:26 - Numbers 22:22-33
14:26 - James 2:17
15:25 - Isaiah 42:16
16:21 - Deuteronomy 7:7-8
16:25 - Isaiah 42:6
17:00 - Acts 15
17:25 - Deuteronomy 30:6
17:47 - Acts 10
19:02 - Amos 9:11-12
20:45 - Genesis 17:12
21:59 - Ephesians 2:8-9
22:45 - Colossians 3:11
23:53 - Genesis

In this session, we’ll continue our discussion about applying our faith to making decisions, examine the differences between ownership vs stewardship, and see how changing our perspective regarding the things we have can help us make better life choices.

Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.
Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.

Show Notes 

Bible References:

00:47 - Ephesians 1:17-18
06:51 - Psalm 24:1, Psalm 50:12, Job 41:11
07:15 - Matthew 25:29, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Titus 1:6-8
14:21 - 1 Peter 4:10-11 [Text of the Week]
15:43 - 1 Samuel 1
16:21 - Genesis 16:1-4
16:24 - Genesis 30:1-13
16:47 - Genesis 29:30-31
20:36 - James 1:17
21:00 - Genesis 25:21
22:32 - 1 Samuel 2
28:34 - Revelation 14:7
29:19 - Genesis 2:7, Job 34:14, Ecclesiastes 12:7

In this session, we’ll begin a discussion about the process of utilizing faith to make life decisions, learn about the three methods of receiving signs, and hear a radical, unconventional view on a popular Bible story.

Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.
Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.

Show Notes

Bible References:

00:45 - Psalm 25:4-5
14:15 - Isaiah 30:21 [Text of the Week]
17:48 - Judges 1
17:53 - Judges 2:7
17:58 - Judges 17:6, 21:25
18:05 -  Judges 2:11-19
18:52 - Judges 6-7
19:44 - Judges 8:24-27
28:49 - Daniel 6:10
29:30 - John 10:27
29:55 - Mark 8:1-12
31:39 - 2 Corinthians 5:7
32:36 - 1 Corinthians 1:8, Philippians 1:6

In this session, we will look at the contrast between seeking a blessing and being a blessing, we’ll discuss a tragic story that warns us about misusing the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and we’ll explore some unique keys to improving your prayer life.

Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.
Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.

Show Notes - Bible References:

00:43 - Acts 4:29
03:55 - Hebrews 10:24-25 
07:23 - Romans 8:7-8
07:29 - Jeremiah 17:9
07:43 - Romans 12:3-8, 1 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4:11-16
09:33 - Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 22:39
10:13 - Galatians 6:2 
10:22 - Philippians 2:12
11:25 - Philippians 2:13 
12:18 - Acts 1:8-9
12:22 - Acts 2:1-3 
12:33 - Acts 2:4 
12:35 - Acts 2:14-40, 3:12-26
12:36 - Acts 2:41, 4:4 
12:38 - Acts 3:1-10 
12:42 - Acts 4:31 
12:51 - Acts 4:32-34 
13:18 - Acts 5:1-11
16:18 - Acts 3:13-26
17:05 - 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 [Text of the Week]
17:41 - Mark 3:28-29
17:45 - Psalm 104:29-30, Ezekiel 37:7-14

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In this session, we’ll talk about the value of being transparent in sharing our faith, learn a powerful lesson from the peculiar phenomenon of nature that is the Dead Sea, and see why God worked a stunning miracle for one of the most wicked men who ever lived.

Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.
Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.

Show Notes
07:10 - Article: The Dead Sea in the Bible

Bible References:
00:45 -  Acts 4:29
05:02 -  Matthew 28:19
06:33 - Revelation 3:15-18
08:47 - Matthew 5:14-16
09:54 - 1 Corinthians 8:9
12:05 - James 1:12
12:12 - 1 Corinthians 10:13
14:49 - Ezekiel 3:17-21, Ezekiel 33:1-9
16:29 - Matthew 24:14 
16:37 - Romans 1:16 [Text of the Week]
20:19 - 2 Timothy 3:12
21:13 - Romans 12:3
21:23 - Luke 12:48
21:52 - 1 Kings 16:29-33
22:20 - 1 Kings 18:1-40
22:45 - 1 Kings 19
24:07 - 2 Chronicles 16 , 1 Kings 15:16-24
24:20 - 1 Kings 20:1-30
29:27 - Philippians 4:7
29:47 - Psalm 34:8
31:06 - Ephesians 2:8-9
33:04 - Esther 4:14
36:24 - Jeremiah 29:11
37:26 - Ezekiel 36:26
37:59 - John 17:3     

In this session, we’ll continue our conversation from the last episode about the ways in which we put limits on God, we’ll explore why it seems we face the same impossible trials over and over again, and see a clear example of insanity in the Bible.

Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.
Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.

Show Notes  

Sample Prayer Journal

Bible References:

00:46 Luke 22:42, 1 Samuel 3:9
02:13 Isaiah 30:21
10:50 Exodus 1-12
11:15 Exodus 13:17
13:04 1 Corinthians 10:13
13:54 Exodus 14
14:21 Exodus 15:1-20
14:32 Exodus 15:22-26
15:59 Exodus 16:1-5
16:28 Exodus 16:26-29
16:57 Exodus 17:1-8
18:18 Exodus 32
18:54 Numbers 11:1-3
19:05 Numbers 11:4-34
19:53 Numbers 13
20:27 Numbers 14:1-10
20:53 Exodus 17:8-13, Joshua 15:14
21:26 Numbers 14:11-38
22:02 Hebrews 3:16-19
24:07 John 16:33
24:09 2 Timothy 3:12
28:23 Ephesians 3:20
29:53 Philippians 4:6-7
30:03 Psalm 121:1-2

In this session Darien discusses the ways we put limits on God by not trusting Him in the things we think we can handle ourselves, tells the lesson he learned by being stranded in a Middle Eastern airport, and shows how talking to yourself can turn into a powerful means of spiritual growth.

Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.
Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.

Show Notes

Bible References:

09:27 - James 4:3
10:24 - Mark 11:23-24
11:34 - Mark 11:22
12:30 - Philippians 4:7
14:05 - James 1:5-6 [Text of the Week]
16:58 - 2 Chronicles 14:9-15
18:25 - 2 Chronicles 14:8
18:36 - 1 Chronicles 11:10, 20-23
18:56 - 1 Chronicles 12:2
19:05 - 1 Chronicles 12:14
19:34 - 2 Chronicles 14:11
20:38 - Psalm 139:14
21:10 - 2 Chronicles 15:9
21:29 - 2 Chronicles 16:1-6
22:58 - 2 Chronicles 16:7-9
24:07 - 2 Chronicles 32:1-19, Isaiah 36
25:22 - 2 Chronicles 16:12-13
27:30 - 1 Thessalonians 5:17

In this inaugural session, Darien Claxton gives a brief introduction of himself, talks about the goals and inspiration for this podcast, and gives an overview to the concept of practical faith using an unusual parable.

Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.
Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.

Show Notes

Bible References:

01:01 - Psalm 19:14
17:23 - James 2:17
22:06 - Col 2:2-3 [Text of the Week]
22:45 - Proverbs 3:5-6
23:18 - Joshua 6-8
24:01 - Exodus 17:8-13
25:52 - Joshua 7:10
28:10 - Daniel 1
31:01 - Psalm 119:98
31:31 - Matthew 6:24
31:35 - Exodus 20:3-4
31:41 - Jeremiah 2:23-24
33:31 - Jeremiah 2:27-28
36:08 - John 10:10a
37:40 - John 10:10b
38:04 - Hebrews 11:10
44:14 - Hebrews 12:2
44:51 - Philippians 3:14

Self-Check Challenges:

39:26 - Build Up Your Faith Toolbox:

Apps
YouVersion Bible (great for daily reading, has audio function)
https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/

BibleHub Bible (great for study, viewing multiple versions simultaneously, reading commentaries, examining original Hebrew/Greek)
https://biblehub.com/app.htm

Water For The Thirsty (daily Bible reading plan via desktop, mobile apps, or printable PDF)
http://www.waterforthethirsty.com

Bible Trivia Game (Android)
https://faithpractically.com/bibletrivia_android

Bible Trivia Game (iPhone)
https://faithpractically.com/bibletrivia_ios

Books
John Coaxum - Out of Egypt: Leaving Chains Where They Belong
https://faithpractically.com/jcoaxum_outofegypt

Juluen Johnson