Jesus Changes People

Ken and Mike are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from Ephesians and Galatians. In them, we discover that in Christ our interactions with God and others change. Mike and Ken discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can apply what we learn to our lives. A listener wants to know the guys’ opinions on what are the most vital activities within a church. Have the guys ever approached anyone famous? What might not be the best way to approach famous people? And could one of the guys be confused for someone famous?

Passages: Ephesians 3:12, 4:32, 5:8, Galatians 2:4

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Mike and Ken are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from Ephesians. In them, we discover that in Christ we are raised, made alive, loved, seated, shown mercy, grace, and kindness, and created to do good works. Ken and Mike discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can apply what we learn to our lives. A listener wants to know if the guys had summer jobs growing up and what sort of jobs were they. What’s so great about high vantage points? And what are some craft projects you shouldn’t attempt at your next Vacation Bible School? The guys tackle these questions, and many others.

Passages: Ephesians 2:4-10

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Ken and Mike are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from Ephesians. In them, we discover that in Christ we know God’s will is to bring all things together in Christ, that we have an inheritance, are included, marked, and sealed by the Spirit. Mike and Ken discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can apply what we learn to our lives. The guys recently discussed things they would like to inherit, now they venture into the list of things they wouldn’t like to inherit. A listener wants to know if the guys have ever been directly involved with vacation Bible school or VBS and if they’d share their experiences. And everyone has their first apartment, Ken and Mike remember the good, the not so good, and the quirky about there’s.

Passages: Ephesians 1:8b-14

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Mike and Ken are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from Ephesians. In them, we discover that in Christ we have every spiritual blessing, including being chosen, holy, blameless, favored, and redeemed. Ken and Mike discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can apply what we learn to our lives. A listener wants to know how the guys thoughts on church growth have changed through their years of ministry. Was there 15 or 10 commandments? The guys kick around additional commandments that could be added to the original 10.

Passages: Ephesians 1:3-8a

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Ken and Mike are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from 2 Corinthians. In them, we discover that in Christ we are a new creation, reconciled, and righteous. Mike and Ken discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can apply what we learn to our lives. A listener wants to know which Bible characters the guys think have the best sense of humor. Who is QWERTY and where did his name come from? Is it ever appropriate to beg for something? And what would happen if pastors could have stunt doubles? These are all questions answered in this episode.

Passages: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

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Mike and Ken are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from 2 Corinthians. In them, we discover that in Christ we are triumphant, spread the knowledge of Jesus everywhere, are sent from Jesus, speak in sincerity and boldness as ministers of a new covenant before God, and there’s no veil between us and God. Ken and Mike discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can apply what we learn to our lives. A listener wants to know what are some summer activities the guys enjoy. Also, what aromas would someone want to or not want to smell? And it wasn’t enough to build a full-size replica of the Ark in Kentucky; so they went and set a world record. What could it be?

Passages: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

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Ken and Mike are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from 2 Corinthians. In them, we discover that in Christ we are dependable and established, having received every promise from God. Mike and Ken discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can apply what we learn to our lives. A listener wants to know how the guy's perspectives on pastoral ministry may have changed over the years. What has remained constant, and what may be different now. What church record has been set that may be next to impossible to break? And the guys offer some helpful hints on things you should and shouldn’t shout out in church.

Passages: 2 Corinthians 1:19-22

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Mike and Ken are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from 1 Corinthians and 1 Thessalonians. In them, we discover that in Christ we are guaranteed to rise in the future with Him, have a new identity, and are made alive. Also, they discuss how one particular verse is used by universalist and how we can know this is a faulty claim. Ken and Mike discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can apply what we learn to our lives. A listener asks the guys for their input on and memories of summer camps. There’s something about a well known Christian rock band you might not know, but will discover. And the guys kick around how they might stage a fake rapture.

Passages: 1 Corinthians 15:17-22, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-16

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Ken and Mike are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from 1 Corinthians and Romans. In them, we discover that in Christ we are given grace, are enriched in every way, have wisdom, have righteousness, have holiness, and are redeemed. Mike and Ken discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can apply what we learn to our lives. A listener wants the guys to settle the summer grilling debate of hamburger or hot dog. The guys wonder what it would be like to have all knowledge. And they also discuss the ins and outs of re-gifting.

Passages: 1 Corinthians 1:4-5, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Romans 3:24

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Mike and Ken release another Best of Did You Knows. The Did You Know segments of Jesus Changes People is the time in the show when the guys share facts about the Bible, Christian History, and Christian Oddities. The Did You Knows in this volume are all focused on Christian rock music and comedy. Join Ken and Mike, as they share these facts with us again. The 6 Did You Knows came from these 6 episodes:

Season 1 - Episode 33 - August 15, 2022 - Keeping His Commands
Season 1 - Episode 38 - September 19, 2022 - Trial and Denial
Season 1 - Episode 42 - October 17. 2022 - Putting It Into Practice | John 16:1-20:18
Season 4 - Episode 78 - June 26, 2023 - An Unlikely King
Season 5 - Episode 86 - August 21, 2023 - Ruth Meets Boaz
Season 5 - Episode 89 - September 11, 2023 - Wrap Up: Ruth

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