Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We'll be taking a couple weeks off from the podcast after this episode to celebrate Jesus' birth, so go back, get caught up and re-listen to your favorite episodes! We will talk to you in the new year!

In today's episode, John and Sam talk about some of the top things to look for when choosing a spouse (and being the right kind of spouse yourself.)

Scripture references in today's episode: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17; Ephesians 2:10; Ephesians 6:1-2; 1 Corinthians 13.

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It's almost Christmas! Let us know in the comments what one of your favorite white elephant gifts is!

In today's episode, John and Sam talk about how we should go about discussing things such as abortion and same-sex marriage with Christians.

Scripture references in today's episode: Matthew 7:1; Romans 1:21-32; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Psalm 139:13-16.

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Our question today - "Is there a biblical answer to whether or not the earth is spherical or flat? I know currently there's a big debate between a lot of Christians as to how the earth is shaped. What are your thoughts and is there scripture for any of this?"

Scripture references in today's episode:Revelation 7:1; Psalm 75:3; Deuteronomy 13:7; Job 28:24; Psalm 48:10; Proverbs 30:4; Psalm 67:7; Isaiah 40:22; Job 26:10.

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Pastor John and Sam talk about what they're thankful for, but we want to hear what YOU'RE thankful for!

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Our question today - "How many times does one have to ask for forgiveness for things out of their control or that never even happened? How can reconciliation happen when the other person wants nothing to do with reconciliation?"

Scripture references in today's episode: Matthew 18:21-22; Amos 1:3-13; Romans 12:9-18; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.

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WELCOME to Season #3 of Living on Purpose!

No matter what side of the aisle you're on politically, we hope you'll listen with an open mind and respond with kindness.

Scripture references in this episode: Romans 10:14; John 1:29; Romans 12:2; Mark 4:19; Romans 12:14-21; Jeremiah 9:23-24; Colossians 3:12-17.

If you have a question for pastor John, you can email him at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. All questions will remain anonymous.

WELCOME to Season #3 of Living on Purpose!

"In Genesis 8:21 the Bible states that "When the Lord smelled the burnt offering it was a pleasing aroma to Him. Is this why when we BBQ or smoke meats, we enjoy the smell so much? Does it have anything to do with us being created in His own image?""

Scripture references in this episode: Genesis 8:21; Leviticus 1:9; Genesis 4:4; Genesis 22; Exodus 10:24-29; Romans 12:1-2

If you have a question for pastor John, you can email him at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. All questions will remain anonymous.

100 episodes, wow! Thanks for hanging with us for 2 whole seasons! The time has flown by!

Scripture references in this episode: John 14:6; 1 Corinthians 7; John 1:14; Romans 12:14-21; Genesis 1:26-28

If you have a question for pastor John, you can email him at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠. All questions will remain anonymous.

We're wrapping up season 2 with a doozy of a question, and relevant with the upcoming election! Remember - respond, don't react. Love God and love people.

Scripture references in this episode: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17; James 1:13-15; 2 Timothy 2:22; Proverbs 16:2.

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If you have a question for pastor John, you can email him at ⁠[email protected]⁠. All questions will remain anonymous.

Thanks for listening to our podcast today!

Scripture references in this episode: Deuteronomy 7:6-8; Isaiah 27:6; John 4:22; Romans 1:16; Romans 3:1-4; Genesis 12:1-3; Genesis chapters 12-21 cover the Isaac and Ishmael story.

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