Holy Man Podcast

Holy Man Podcast

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Holy Man Podcast episodes

  • Holy Man Podcast - Episode 30

    Life Group Questions:

    1. Tell a recent story about a conversation where you should have gotten a pat on the back due to how good you communicated. Now tell a recent story about a conversation where you should have gotten a kick in the *** due to how bad you communicated.  What led up to those different conversations? 
    2. Paul in the podcast shared several ways our silence keeps us from a better life. (Not confessing sin to God; Not letting someone else know that they hurt you; dealing with conflict by bottling or stuffing it;  Not sharing the Gospel with someone;  Not speaking up when others are being hurt)  Which of those silent treatments are a struggle for you?  Why? 
    3. Read Colossians 4:2-6 Paul looked at verses 5 & 6 during the podcast.  In verses 2-4, what does Paul say is vital to us having grace filled, salty conversations with others?  What are some of the ways in which prayer can be so vital to our conversations?  With whom will you be having a conversation with that grace and salty will help that moment?  Why?
    4. The topics of this semester: Divisive, argumentative, complaining, retaliating, hasty, boasting, flattering, manipulative, belittling, cynical, know-it-all, self-absorbed, harsh, tactless, rude, discouraging, doubting, judgmental, self-deprecating, silence. Which one or two of these is still your nemesis?  Take turns laying hands on and praying over each man in your group and the communication struggle each has that God will help them do better.
      5. 37 min
    5. Holy Man Podcast - Episode 29 - Special Guest Mitch Austin

      Life Group Questions:

      1. If you could add one trait/attribute/ability to your life, what would it be and why? (no super hero traits.) If you could remove one trait/attribute/ability from your life, what would it be and why?
      2. Read Psalm 139:13-18. When you consider these words, what does God think of you and what does he think of others?  How does God feel when we talk poorly about his amazing creations, whether it’s ourselves, or others?
      3. Based upon your upbringing, socialization, and life experiences, what are some of the groups of people, or traits of people you could potentially judge negatively? When this happens, what does it do to you?  To the person you are judging and your relationship with them? 
      4. Have you ever made a judgement about someone, only to discover you were wrong in your assessment because you didn’t know all the facts?
      5. Read Matthew 7:1-5. What are some of the practical principals of Jesus’ words?  What does the plank in our eye do to us if we keep it there?  What happens if we allow God to remove it?
      6. If you have the tendency to be either judgmental or self-deprecating, what is one step you will try next week to allow God to move in your relationships?
        7. 45 min
      7. Holy Man Podcast - Episode 28

        Life Group Questions:

        1. What person has been your biggest cheerleader in life? Describe how she/he has impacted your life?
        2. Have you ever abandoned a dream or a course of action because of someone’s discouraging words, or their doubt, and later regretted your decision to do so?
        3. Read Joshua 1:1-9. If you were Joshua, would you feel encouraged or discouraged?  Why?  Would you feel doubt, or confidence moving forward?  Why?  What are some of the key words of encouragement and hope which God shares with Joshua?  In general, what words of encouragement does God share with each of us?
        4. With whom do you sometimes share doubt and discouragement? What leads you to share it with them?  How do you feel, and how do they feel when you do it?  Each man share one person who they will intentionally encourage this week, and how you might do it.  How will they respond? 
        5. Read Matthew 17:14-20. How big was God for the disciples?  Or their faith in God?  What is a “mountain” that God has helped you move because of your faith?  (Forgiving someone you didn’t want to forgive;  tithing;  serving in the church; leaving a job; asking a certain girl out, etc)  What is a “mountain” that you would love God to help you move, but at present you doubt it could happen?  
          6. 37 min
        6. Holy Man Podcast - Episode 27 - Special Guest Randy Tate

          Life Group Questions:

          1. What is the harshest, rudest, tactless thing you can remember being said to you? What’s the worst one you can remember saying to someone else?
          2. Where are the places, what is the context, or who are the people around you, when you have the tendency to be rude, tactless or harsh with your communication?
          3. Read 1 Samuel 25:1-13. Nabal was harsh, rude, and tactless.  Why?  What are some of the things that can cause us to be this way towards others?  What are your thoughts on how David reacts? 
          4. Now read 1 Samuel 25:14-17;20-28. What does Abigail teach us? How should we respond to someone like Nabal?  Read Proverbs 25:21-22.  The enemy is the one who is rude or harsh to you.  What’s the lesson?  What does this tell me if I am the “enemy” or the one who is rude or harsh to someone?
          5. Read Matthew 7:12. How important is this thought from Jesus?  How does being rude, tactless, and harsh agree/disagree with this command?  IF we apply it, how does it affect our lives, and other people’s lives in those moments we are sometimes rude, harsh or tactless?  How does if affect us when others are nasty to us?
            6. 44 min
          6. Holy Man Podcast - Episode 26 - Special Guests Josiah Moerkerke & Levi Kissack

            Life Group Questions:

            1. If you were on Jeopardy, what is one category of questions you would do well with? A category you would crash and burn?  How does it feel to be smart/wise about a topic of conversation?  How does it feel to NOT be?
            2. Where are the places, or who are the people where you could potentially demonstrate self-absorbed or know-it-all tendencies? How do people respond to you in those moments?  When you are with someone else who shows those tendencies, what is your reaction?
            3. Read each of these Proverbs. What consequences come to those with these pride issues?  What happens to those who are humble?  Proverbs 12:23; 13:18; 15:32; 18:1; 29:23.  How do you see this play out in life?
            4. If you must interact with a know-it-all, what are some things you could do, and some things you probably shouldn’t do? What if it is a self-absorbed person?
            5. Read Romans 12:3-5.  What foundational principals can be found in this passage to help us with these communication problems if/when we have them?  Now read Romans 12:9-16.  Paul shares many suggestions for us.  How do each of his suggestions practically help us to be more humble and less prideful and selfish?  How would each action build better relationships?
              6. 36 min
            6. Holy Man Podcast - Episode 25

              In this episode, Paul talks about the struggles we can get into if we regularly belittle others, or if we are cynical people.  Negativity is part of both of these struggles.  And being positive is definitely better for our relationships.

              Belittling people, cynical people

              Life Group Discussion Questions:

              1. Everyone tell at least One thing good (positive) about your wife (or family member). One good thing about Wyoming.  One good thing about our present federal government.
              2. Is it easier for you to think and talk about negative, or positive things? Why?  What areas of life are more negative?  More positive?
              3. Read Psalm 1. Those who belittle others, and those who are cynical(mockers) find themselves in verse 1.  What comes to those who are cynical and belittling?  What blessings are promised throughout the Psalm to those who resist cynicism and belittling (among other sins)?  How does meditating on God and his Word change us?
              4. Tell about a time when you were belittled or a time when you belittled someone else. How did it affect you?  The other person?  How did it affect the relationship?
              5. Read Ephesians 4:29 – 5:5 The heart of this passage is in 5:1 “Imitate God” or “Follow God’s example.”  As you read the rest of these verses, what are some of the many ways Paul talks about our communication?  What blessings follow imitating God?  What if we don’t?
              6. What would it look like if you shared a positive comment with everyone you encountered for the next 3 days? With whom would you struggle to do that?  How might it change a rough relationship?
                7. 34 min
              7. Holy Man Podcast - Episode 24 Special Guest Ken Ferguson
                Life Group Discussion Questions
                1. What is your greatest pickup line that you used to use.
                2. Where/when are the times when you use flattery or manipulation? What are some of the outcomes?
                3. Is using flattery or manipulation ever a good thing?   What about lies in general; is there ever a right/good time to use them?  Read John 8:44; from where do lies come?
                4. Read Luke 20:20-26. What was the intention of the spies?  What are the flattering/manipulating tactics the spies tried to utilize?   What pain did it bring to the relationships?  How did Jesus respond?
                5. Read 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6. What did Paul want to make sure the people knew he and his friends were NOT doing?  Who was Paul wanting to honor with his words and life?(verse 4)  Go back to answers to question 2;  How could Paul’s mindset change how we talk to others?
                6. Read 1 Thess 2:7-12. How did Paul and his friends live in front of the Thessalonians?  Now read 2:13.  What was the outcome of Paul’s truth filled, God honoring, sharing blessings with others life?
                  7. 39 min
                7. Holy Man Podcast - Episode 23 Special Guest Troy Shelby
                  Life Group Discussion Questions
                  1. Tell a story (funny or sad) of a time when you stuck your foot in your mouth. A time when you wish you could push the rewind button on what you said.  What consequences came out of it?
                  2. Read Proverbs 10:19; Proverbs 18:13; Proverbs 29:20. What are the conditions in the moments when you seem to speak in haste?  If you are aware of those moments, what could you do differently?
                  3. Read Ecclesiastes 5:1-2. Have you ever made hasty promises to God?  How did that go?
                  4. When is boasting in accomplishments a good thing? When is it not?
                  5. Read Judges 7:1-8; Why did God want to send home the majority of the army? Why do you think God wanted to keep them from boasting in themselves?  What are some negative effects of us boasting in our own accomplishments?
                  6. Read Luke 14:7-11; In what ways can this parable/teaching of Jesus practically change our habits/ways of communication?  What could the benefits be?  How does simply loving others help to keep from boasting?
                    7. 40 min
                  7. Holy Man Podcast - Episode 22

                    Life Group Discussion Questions

                    1. Who are some of the enemies in your life? Who are those people who hurt/frustrate/anger you the most, and why? How do you normally respond to those people?
                    2. If we choose to complain or retaliate in response to our enemy’s words or actions, are there any good outcomes? What would be some of the bad outcomes?
                    3. Read Luke 6:27-28. What are the 4 things Jesus said we must do for an enemy instead of retaliating?  Have you ever tried one of these things?  If yes, how did it go?  What could/would each one of those things do for us?  What could/would it do for the enemy?  Which of the 4 is the hardest for you to consider?
                    4. Read 1 Peter 3:9. Share some examples of what the blessings could look like if we chose to follow Peter’s wisdom.
                    5. What is the one thing you are tempted to complain about the most? To whom do you complain?  Does the complaining fix the issue?
                    6. Read Philippians 2:14-15. IF we followed what Paul says, how could it change the situation we are in?  What could we choose to do instead of complaining?  What if we did what Paul says in Philippians 4:8?

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                      32 min
                    7. Holy Man Podcast - Episode 21
                      Life Group Discussion:
                      1. Tell a funny or rough story of a time when your communication caused problems.
                      2. With whom do you communicate well? With whom do you struggle?  What are some of the ways you tend to get into trouble with your communication?
                      3. Read Psalm 19:1-4a. God’s creation tells us about God.  What message has God’s creation shared with you about God?  Read Psalm 19:12-14.  Thinking back to some of your communication struggle areas (Question 2), how could this prayer help those parts of your life? 
                      4. Who loves a good argument? Why?  Who here, like Pastor Paul, stirs up arguments just for the fun of it? (even though it’s not fun for others) 
                      5. Read Jude 1:17-21. What does Jude say is/are the underlying reason(s) that a person stirs up arguments and division?  On the flip side, what are 4 things he suggests Christians do to go against being argumentative and divisive?  How can each of the 4 help us to fight against divisive moments?  (Build each other up; pray in the power of the HS; realize God’s mercy; keep in God’s love)
                      6. If time…read 2 Timothy 2:23-25. What does Paul share with Timothy about arguing?  What should we do instead of it?
                        7. 30 min

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