Jesus Changes People

Mike and Ken are in their first season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on Christ In Us. In this episode, they look at a passage from 2 Corinthians. In it, we discover that God doesn’t expect us to be strong and able to handle life, that’s why He placed Christ in Us. Ken and Mike discuss what we learn in this passage and how we can apply what we learn. A listener wants to know, would the guys rather host a party or attend one? What would they serve if they hosted? What foods would they stay away from if they attended? Who holds the record for most people flossing at the same time? And what are some great band and song names you can find in scripture?

Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:7-11

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Ken and Mike are in their first season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on Christ In Us. In this episode, they look at verses from the books of Colossians and 2 Thessalonians. In these verses, Paul lets us know that we, as Christians, are glorified because Christ is in us. Mike and Ken discuss what we learn in each of these verses and how we can apply what we learn. It’s Saint Patty’s day, and a listener asks the guys to play a game of Saint Patrick themed would you rather. Also, what’s the plant of Saint Patrick’s day? And why is it the plant for this holiday? The guys also discuss what Irish dishes they would and wouldn’t be willing to try. 

Passage: Colossians 1:27, 2 Thessalonians 1:12

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Mike and Ken are in their first season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on Christ In Us. In this episode, they look at verses from the books of John and Colossians. In these verses, John and Paul let us know that we, as Christians, have unity because Christ is in us. Ken and Mike discuss what we learn in each of these verses and how we can apply what we learn. A listener wants to know, if the guys were detectives, what mysteries would they want to solve that are unsolved now? Also, what skills or tools they would want to use if money were no object? What’s an Og king mattress? And what are some things you definitely shouldn't waste your final words on?

Passage: John 17:23, Colossians 3:11

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Ken and Mike are in their first season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on Christ In Us. In this episode, they look at a passage from 1 John. In this passage, John lets us know that because Christ lives in us, we are loved and can love others. Mike and Ken discuss what we learn and can apply from this passage about God, ourselves, and others. A listener wonders if the guys have discovered any new things this year that they are enjoying and asks if they would share about them. Have you ever wished you could have lived during the time of the early church? The guys have a way that might be possible, and no, it’s not a time machine.

Passage: 1 John 4:11-16

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Mike and Ken are in their first season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on Christ In Us. In this episode, they look at two verses that come from the book of John. These verses share that Christ is in us and He’s there to stay. In both cases, Jesus uses visual examples to drive His point home. Ken and Mike discuss the passages each verse comes from, what’s important for us to understand from each, and then how we can apply what we learn to our lives. A listener asks the guys for input on getting a marriage started off on the right foot. The Bible is the most stolen book, but there’s one case worth knowing about because it involves a Gutenberg Bible. All the marriage talk gets the guys discussing great locations for a wedding.

Passages: John 6:56, John 15:4

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Ken and Mike are in their first season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on Christ In Us. In this episode, they look at two verses that come from letters authored by the apostle Paul. These verses share that because Christ is in us, we have life and can live because He lives in us. They also describe the interesting paradox of how this life is available to us through death. Mike and Ken discuss the passages each verse comes from, what’s important for us to understand from each, and then how we can apply what we learn to our lives. A listener asks the guys for help with making decisions. How did the Gutenberg Bible create an international incident? How does this international incident lead the guys to write a movie script in a creative brainstorming session?

Passages: Galatians 2:20, Romans 8:10-11

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Mike and Ken are in their first season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on Christ In Us. In this episode, they look at two verses that come from letters authored by the apostles, Peter and Paul. These verses share the anticipation of Christ in us before His arrival. They also describe how pleased God is when Christ is now realized in Christian’s lives. Ken and Mike discuss the passages each verse comes from, what’s important for us to understand from each, and then how we can apply what we learn to our lives. A listener asks the guys to settle the debate between flowers or a box of chocolates as the gift to give on Valentines day. The Did You Know segment offers an excellent Valentine's date idea. And the guys kick around ways to torpedo a dating a relationship on Valentine's day.

Passages: 1 Peter 1:11, Galatians 1:16

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Ken and Mike are in their first season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on Christ In Us. In this episode, they look at three verses that come from letters authored by the apostle John. All of these verses tell us that we know Christ lives in us because of the Holy Spirit. They discuss the passages each verse comes from, what’s important for us to understand from each, and then how we can apply what we learn to our lives. A listener wants to know what the guys favorite sports teams are? There is a international man of mystery talked about in this episode, who is he? And what spy gadgets would the guys like to have and how would  people in different professions use spy gadgets to their advantage?

Passages: John 14:17, John 14:20, 1 John 3:24

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Mike and Ken start the first season in their trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on Christ In Us. In this episode, they will look at two verses that talk about examining to see if Christ is in us and testing to see if He’s in others. In their discussion, they cover the details of the passages each verse comes from, what’s important for us to understand, and then how we can apply what we learn to our lives. A listener wants to know how the guys ended up in their current lines of work? The high value of Gutenberg Bibles doesn’t just come from being the first printed book in Europe. There are many other things that make them a one of a kind treasure. And what other kinds of work could a person who has been a pastor easily transition into?

Passages: 2 Corinthians 13:5, 1 John 4:4

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Ken and Mike start their 10th season with an intro for seasons 10, 11, and 12. This trilogy of seasons will cover three theological topics that are closely related, but that have distinctives which are important to understand for each Christian. Mike and Ken discuss each season’s focus, which are Christ In Us, Together With Christ, and Us In Christ. In their discussion, they cover the subtle but important differences between each of the concepts. A listener wants the guys to time travel to answer their question. If you want a Gutenberg Bible, be ready to empty the bank account, and that’s probably still not enough. And what are some good and not so good things that come in threes?

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