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FBC Van Alstyne episodes

  • The Afterword -- Wisdom and Money

    In this episode, Jace and Lexie explore the biblical perspective on money, wealth, and stewardship, emphasizing the importance of a gospel-centered approach to material possessions. They will discuss how money reveals our hearts, the dangers of greed, and practical ways to steward resources for God's glory.

     

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Week Seven of Proverbs Study

    00:29 Why Do People Avoid Talking About Money?
    01:40 Is Money Positive, Negative, or Neutral?
    03:28 The Heart Behind Money and Its Uses
    04:42 The Deception of Money and the Love of Money
    06:08 Where Your Treasure Is, There Your Heart Will Be
    07:35 The Many Forms of Greed in Scripture
    09:13 Material Wealth and Idolatry
    11:11 Wealth as a Strong City and Its Dangers
    13:02 Injustice, Poverty, and the Power of Wealth
    15:26 The Balance Between Wealth and Generosity
    17:25 The Blessing of Giving and the Gospel Economy
    19:14 Riches and the Day of Judgment
    20:38 Wealth as a Refuge and Its Injustice
    23:18 Exposing Ourselves to Global and Local Injustice
    25:54 Circumstances of Poverty and Justice
    27:14 The Power and Purpose of Wealth in God's Kingdom
    28:46 The Gospel as the Fuel for Generosity
    29:07 Practical Steps for Stewardship and Generosity

     

    31 min
  • The Afterword -- Wisdom and Relationships

    In this episode, Jace and Lexie explore the biblical principles of relationships through the lens of Proverbs, emphasizing love, forgiveness, and wisdom in marriage, family, friendships, and neighborly interactions. It offers practical insights on how to cultivate healthy, Christ-centered relationships in a complex world.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Proverbs and Relationships

    02:08 The Relational Nature of Proverbs
    03:50 Wisdom as a Tool for Parenting and Marriage
    05:25 The Role of Love and Forgiveness
    08:12 Friendship: Loyalty and Deep Connection
    10:00 Handling Conflict and Ill Will
    13:10 The Example of Jesus in Relationships
    16:50 Practical Steps to Cultivate Biblical Relationships
    19:46 The Cost and Joy of Friendship
    24:51 Christ as the Ultimate Friend and Model

    33 min
  • The Afterword -- Wisdom and Speech

    Summary

    In this episode, Jace and Lexie explore a biblical perspective on speech through Proverbs, the power of words, and how our hearts influence what we say. It emphasizes the importance of self-control, discernment, and the role of the Spirit in guiding our speech to reflect wisdom and love.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and overview of biblical speech

    02:11 Analyzing the heart's influence on speech
    05:12 The power of the tongue and biblical imagery
    07:10 Jesus on the overflow of the heart and speech
    11:31 Speech as a litmus test of internal spiritual state
    14:37 James 3 and the control of the tongue
    18:02 Rebuking and healing with words
    23:33 Peter’s denial and restoration through words
    29:49 Jesus’ example of truthful and healing speech
    34:22 Cultural reflections on speech and our response
    42:28 The challenge and hope of taming the tongue

     

    45 min

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