Jeremiah's Well

Is it ever ok to leave your church? What might lead you to that decision? What are the good and bad reasons to leave? Leaving a church is like leaving your family. It's often painful and can be very damaging. Ricky and Josh discuss their recent exit from their church and some general principles behind why they left. This is part 1 of a 2 part discussion on the topic. Next week- Finding a Church.

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As our country responds to COVID-19 in a variety of ways, churches are feeling the pressure as restrictions mount. Will we continue to sing? Will we continue to gather? Is it worth the risk? Is worshiping the Lord worth the plundering of our property, getting arrested, and even contracting an illness? Josh's brother, a pastor in NM where singing is against the latest government mandate, subs in for Ricky (who will return next week). Together we dive into scripture to mine some timeless truths for troubled times.

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The Lord gave the church two ordinances to practice: baptism and the Lord's Supper, but where is the significance? Are bread and wine, water and the trinity necessary or is it more about where your heart is no matter what elements you use? Once Ricky gets his excitement about the new Minecraft update out of his system, we hunker down and discuss the regulative principle, the importance of the elements, how the ordinances should be practically observed, and the joy found in partaking of these sacred signs.

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Was it a happy Independence Day for you? 'Merica and all that? Do you find yourself grating against the government, longing for something different? Is it ever appropriate to rebel or dissent or must we as Christians always do what the government says? After a quick overview of some Hamilton highlights, we hit on a few biblical principles for dealing with the government, how to handle persecution, and where to find joy as the world pushes against our faith.

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Depression is a dark struggle many face. We don't mean feeling discouraged or down every once in a while. This is the night with no knowledge of when or if the sun will rise. How have we dealt with our own depression? Where did we find hope in scripture? More importantly, we discuss how can you find hope and encourage those that face this real and prevalent darkness.

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One of the greatest sorrows we face is the suicide of a loved one. Is this act unforgivable? Do Christians ever get to this point? What encouragement and truth can we find in scripture for those gone and left behind? Even in the midst of this great tragedy there is much hope to be found in God's Word. If you are wrestling with suicidal thoughts, please know you aren't alone and speak to someone about it. - Suicide Prevention Hotline- 1-800-273-8255 .

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We all see people around us in need, but do we help out of guilt? Are our efforts about what's doing what's best for them or about what makes us feel better? A special guest joins us today! The Director of the Overcomers Center in Greenville, SC (who's also my brother) subs in for Ricky and drops a few knowledge bombs about how to help the homeless and poor among us in a way that brings not just relief, but also rehabilitation and development. For more podcasts and blogs, visit us online at JeremiahsWell.com .

Ricky and I discuss the recent movement of Black Out Tuesday, why neither of us changed our social media, and how things like this may be confusing at best and divisive at worst. Scripture has a lot to say and we dive into how the gospel addresses racism, the socio-economic divide, and how the church can help. Plus, a special guest chimes in now and then with his thoughts.

The struggle between pragmatism and God's revealed will is a daily battle. Often we lack the faith to do what God says, instead choosing to do what seems to make more sense to us. Is this ever a good choice? Do churches ever give into this temptation? How can we faithfully follow God's will? Plus, the guys reveal which question they would ask Peter when they see him in heaven. Big surprise, it's food related. Check out all the pods and blogs at JeremiahsWell.com .

Does God allow or ordain things to take place? Does he allow the bad and ordain the good? Should we even use the phrase "God allowed…"? Most importantly, what does the Bible say? We examine God's sovereignty as it pertains to natural disasters, the virus, elections, and everyday life. Plus, Josh's voice is on the mend (despite some excess mucus) and we drop our new theme- Timeless Truths for Troubled Times. To listen and read more visit JeremiahsWell.com .