Lessons with Dad

Luke teaches his disciples and the crowds that follow him.  Lessons on money, worry and being prepared for his return.

Jesus teaches the disciples to pray.  Jesus drives out demons and confronts the Pharisees and teachers of the law. 

The Parable of the Good Samaritan and Jesus visits the home of Martha and Mary.

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Brooks to our Podcast.  Dr. Brooks is the Senior Pastor at Tallowood Baptist Church, where we are members.  He was kind enough to sit with us and discuss faith and how our children can grow their relationship with God.

To learn more, visit Tallowood.org

Dr. Brooks began his ministry at Tallowood Baptist Church on Sunday, May 17, 1998. He is a graduate of Southwestern Seminary in Ft. Worth and Baylor University in Waco. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Baylor University, cum laude, in 1984, and his Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1987. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree from Baylor University in 1991.

Alan Duane Brooks was born in Amarillo, Texas, on July 25, 1962. His father was in the Air Force so he spent his childhood and youth in many places. They lived in Alaska during the great Anchorage Earthquake and then in Florida, Missouri, and Illinois. At the age of seven, his family moved to Germany for four years, and returned to Germany for four more years after living in Washington, D. C. He spent his last two years of high school in Great Falls, Montana, before returning to Texas for his higher education.

He married Melanie Jo Freeman of Temple, Texas, on June 9, 1984. Their oldest son, Graham, and his wife, Abigail, reside here in Houston.  Their son, Chase, and his wife Brooke, are in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Their daughter, Casey, attends Baylor University. 

We are joined by 2 guests for our discussion of Luke 9.  Liz Grace and George help us read and understand some of the exciting events that unfold in this Chapter that reads like a science fiction novel.  Jesus feeds 5,000 and then Peter confirms that he is the Christ.  Jesus is transfigured before their eyes on the mountain and they see Moses and Elijah.  

Jesus continues to preach and heal.  We hear about the faith of the Centurion and go over a little bit of History as we discuss the Roman Empire.  You can feel the excitement as the Jewish people are amazed and wondering if the Messiah has come.  What are they expecting from the Messiah???

Our first interview!!!

Continuing our Series - Know What You Believe, we talk with the Youth Minister at Tallowood Baptist Church.

Tyler Ballard is the Minister to Students at Tallowood Baptist Church. He graduated from Houston Baptist University with a B.A. in Christian Studies and has a Master’s of Divinity with a concentration in Biblical Languages from Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University. God has given Tyler a passion for partnering with families in the discipleship of students. He enjoys seeing students take ownership of their faith as they prepare to serve God throughout their lives.

The best way to contact Tyler is by email at [email protected]

Jesus states clearly who he is when he says that he is Lord of the Sabbath!!!  Jesus continues preaching and gives us the Golden Rule and teaches about not judging others.  He also states that wise people not only hear what he says but do what he says!

Ruthie and I were joined by her good friend Liz Grace for this episode.  In Chapter 5 we hear several stories of Jesus teaching and healing.  One of my favorite stories of the new testament is the healing of the paralyzed man.  Jesus states that he has the POWER TO FORGIVE SINS and then backs up his claim by performing a miracle.  

Thank you for listening!

Let it begin, let it begin!!!

Jesus begins his ministry after being baptized by John the Baptist.  It begins with temptation in the desert and continues to his hometown of Nazareth...