Welcome to FIXED ON JESUS, a podcast brought to you by Center Church in Gilbert, Arizona.

Speaking to you today are Rich Richardson & Mark Johnson Jr. Production by Heather Corbitt

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Just about everyone has heard of the scripture that says "judge not" and they love to quote it, but do they understand what it means?

In this episode we jump off with Matthew 7:1-5 and discuss our judgement of others and what does Jesus tell us about this topic.

Scripture References:

• Matthew 7:1-5
• Matthew 7:6
• Proverbs 18:17
• 1 Corinthians 13

Please feel free to send email inquiries to [email protected]

Rapid Fire Friday is a special series from the Fixed On Jesus Podcast crew (Rich, Mark and Heather)

Sometimes we get questions that have short enough answers to answer many of them in one episode that we like to call Rapid Fire Fridays. Look for these to be released on Fridays if and when we get enough questions from YOU, our awesome audience!

Thank you for listening and engaging and please keep the questions coming. In today's episode Mark throws these questions at Rich:

• In Acts 19 - How does this fear lead to the magnification of Jesus' name?
• How does it compare to what Paul says in 2 Timothy 1:7?
• Is there fear that is righteous, healthy and desirable?
• Is there some fear that God delivers to bring bring people to salvation or glorify himself?
• Why did Paul have Timothy circumcised but not Titus?
• And why write in Romans it isn't necessary?

Bible References:

• Acts 19:11-20
• Proverbs 1
• Romans 8:15
• Isaiah 6

If your question hasn't been answered yet, stay tuned. You may get to hear it on the next one!

Rapid Fire Friday is a special series from the Fixed On Jesus Podcast crew (Rich, Mark and Heather)

Sometimes we get questions that have short enough answers to answer many of them in one episode that we like to call Rapid Fire Fridays. Look for these to be released on Fridays if and when we get enough questions from YOU, our awesome audience!

Thank you for listening and engaging and please keep the questions coming. In today's episode Mark throws these questions at Rich:

• In Exodus 12:12, who are these other gods mentioned here?
• Are they around today?
• Do people still have birthdays in heaven?
• What could it practically look like to honor your parents?
• What if they aren't believers?

If your question hasn't been answered yet, stay tuned. You may get to hear it on the next one!

Welcome to FIXED ON JESUS, a podcast brought to you by Center Church in Gilbert, Arizona.

Speaking to you today are Rich Richardson & Mark Johnson Jr. Production by Heather Corbitt

**SHOW NOTES**

Questions asked in this episode:

• In America, submitting to authority seems like a strange concept. What does the bible have to say about submitting to authority?
• Governing authorities as mentioned in Romans 13, what does that mean?
• How do we as Christians follow a government that is good or bad?
• Regarding leadership in the church, what does submission to authority look like?
• Can you be judged for overstepping your authority?
• How does the authority in church leadership help and empower the people of the church?

Scripture References:

• Romans 13:1

Please feel free to send email inquiries to [email protected]

Rapid Fire Friday is a special series from the Fixed On Jesus Podcast crew (Rich, Mark and Heather) Sometimes we get questions that have short enough answers to answer many of them in one episode that we like to call Rapid Fire Fridays. Look for these to be released on Fridays if and when we get enough questions from YOU, our awesome audience!

Thank you for listening and engaging and please keep the questions coming. In today's episode Mark throws these questions at Rich:

• Why are there so many names for God in the Bible?
• I believe I am saved, but am I not a Christian if I am not baptized?
• What would you say to someone who was baptized as a baby?
• What if you are not a public speaker and don't want to give a testimony?
• What is the 'Antioch Declaration'?
• Is it biblical?
• And should believers affirm it?

If your question hasn't been answered yet, stay tuned. You may get to hear it on the next one!

Welcome to FIXED ON JESUS, a podcast brought to you by Center Church in Gilbert, Arizona.

Speaking to you today are Rich Richardson & Mark Johnson Jr. Production by Heather Corbitt

**SHOW NOTES**

Questions asked in this episode:

• What are strongholds and some examples?
• Is this strictly an external threat or internal?
• How do we fight?
• What weapons do we have to battle these strongholds?

Scripture References:

• 2 Corinthians 10
• James 4:7
• Matthew 6:13
• Daniel 10:20
• Romans
• John 4:1-3
• 2 Corinthians 12

Book References:

• The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges
• Trusting God by Jerry Bridges

Please feel free to send email inquiries to [email protected]

Welcome to FIXED ON JESUS, a podcast brought to you by Center Church in Gilbert, Arizona.

Speaking to you today are Rich Richardson & Mark Johnson Jr. Production by Heather Corbitt

**SHOW NOTES**

Questions asked in this episode:

• Tell me about Stephen
• What are some other martyrs in the Bible?
• What are the effects of Christian Martyrdom?
• Why did they stone people?
• Is there persecution of Christians today in the US?
• Is there persecution of Christians today in other countries?
• What can we (non-persecuted Christians) learn from the persecuted church, past and present?

Scripture References:

• Acts 7
• Acts 8
• Acts 11:19

Other References:

• Foxe's Book of Martyrs (Pure Gold Classics) by John Foxe
• Voice of the Martyrs: https://www.persecution.com/

Please feel free to send email inquiries to [email protected]

Rapid Fire Friday is a special series from the Fixed On Jesus Podcast crew (Rich, Mark and Heather) Sometimes we get questions that have short enough answers to answer many of them in one episode that we like to call Rapid Fire Fridays. Look for these to be released on Fridays if and when we get enough questions from YOU, our awesome audience! Thank you for listening and engaging and please keep the questions coming. In today's episode Mark throws these questions at Rich:

• What is (the) Doxology?
• When out an about I see people pan handling, what should I do for them?
• Did Jesus cry as a baby?
• How can I experience more of the Holy Spirit?
• What are the doctrines of grace?

Bible Refences:

• Ephesians 5:18
• Isaiah 64

Book Reference:

• Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus through the Spiritual Disciplines by David Mathis

If your question hasn't been answered yet, stay tuned. You may get to hear it on the next one! Please feel free to send email inquiries to [email protected]

Welcome to FIXED ON JESUS, a podcast brought to you by Center Church in Gilbert, Arizona.

Speaking to you today are Rich Richardson & Mark Johnson Jr. Production by Heather Corbitt

**SHOW NOTES**

Questions asked in this episode:

• We all have a super power?
• Is this different than the "word of faith" movement?
• Is speech a reflection of the heart?
• What is gossip?
• What about slander?
• What about joking around or teasing?
• What's the root of gossip or slander?
• Can our speech be 100% pure?
• What if we have already said something we shouldn't have said?
• How do we know what to talk about and what not to talk about?
• Is there a right time to say something?

Scripture References:

• Proverbs 18:21
• The Psalms
• Ephesians 4:15
• Matthew 15:11
• Proverbs 10:19
• James 3
• Proverbs 25:11

Please feel free to send email inquiries to [email protected]

Rapid Fire Friday is a special series from the Fixed On Jesus Podcast crew (Rich, Mark and Heather) Sometimes we get questions that have short enough answers to answer many of them in one episode that we like to call Rapid Fire Fridays.

Look for these to be released on Fridays if and when we get enough questions from YOU, our awesome audience!

Thank you for listening and engaging and please keep the questions coming. In today's episode Mark throws these questions at Rich:

• Hebrews 6:4-6 Can someone lose their salvation?
• Mark and Rich ask each other, What are you reading?
• RICH:

1. "Spurgeon: A Life" by Alex DiPrima
2. "William Tyndale: A Biography" by David Daniell
3. "Cardiphonia: Letters from a Pastor's Heart" by John Newton

• MARK:

1. "George Whitefield: God’s Anointed Servant in the Great Revival of the Eighteenth Century" by Arnold A. Dallimore, Bob Souer, et al.
2. "The Masculine Mandate: God's Calling to Men" by Richard D. Phillips
3. "Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry" by Paul David Tripp
4. "The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God" by Timothy Keller , Kathy Keller

If your question hasn't been answered yet, stay tuned. You may get to hear it on the next one! Please feel free to send email inquiries to [email protected]