Michael Carroll Podcast

Christians can often get so busy in their lives that they forget Jesus sent an Advocate to lead and guide them through their life. This Advocate is the Holy Spirit, and without understanding His purpose and perspective as He leads us through life, we can often times misunderstand whats going on in our personal lives, and grow frustrated when we should be thriving. This episode gives you three essential facts you need to know about the Holy Spirit in order to maximize your spiritual growth, and live with better clarity and confidence that God is with you every step of the way. Tune in to learn more!

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Paul's letters have become some of the most influential writings in the history of literature. Not only have they shaped the minds of Christians for thousands of years, but they have helped communities of believers learn to live and grow in unity. Paul's purpose behind everything he did was rooted in what he believed about the Gospel and what Jesus accomplished at the Cross. As we wrap up episode 4 of "Who is Paul?" we will unpack how the mission of teaching multi ethnic/culture communities to live as on family by teaching them how to think think through their own beliefs turned into what would become known as Christian Theology. Tune in to learn more!

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In episode 3 of "Who is Paul?" we go deeper into the mind of Paul as he navigates his first missionary journey, a confrontation in Jerusalem regarding his fellow laborer Titus being pressured to get circumcised, and the whirlwind of political and social conflict that the Gospel Message is bringing in the communities of the Roman Empire. This episode answers What these pressures look like, and how they influence the way Paul thinks and moves as he sets out to teach the young Christian communities how to think and live as new creations. The Gospel Message stretched beyond religion and into every area of life in the first century. As Christians we can learn from Paul with how he handled this conflict and how Paul discovered that unity and love should be the hallmark of Christian theology. Tune in to hear more!

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Many people look at Paul as a radical Jew who was dramatically converted to a different religion that we now call Christianity, but that's not at all the Paul we learn about in the New Testament. Paul's vision of Jesus being the fulfillment of Israels long awaited ancient promises radically enhanced his perspective of the God of Israel, and in turn would radically change the world forever. For the first time ever, a family of people would stretch across land, ethnicity, culture, religious background and gender. There was now no barriers in the family of God, and this reshaped the way Paul believed God was going to establish His Kingdom on Earth. In this 2nd episode of the "Who is Paul?" series, we go deep into the minds of one of the most influential thinkers and writers in history, and with a front row seat will witness how his revelation on the road to Damascus gave him a fresh new understanding of this new phase of God's rescue plan unfolding right before their eyes. Tune in to learn more!

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The Apostle Paul is not only one of the most influential minds to have ever lived, he is also one of the most misunderstood. Many people think of Paul as a missionary who traveled around going city to city sharing the Gospel to get people saved, and moving on to the next group of people. But there is so much more dynamic when it comes to what was moving through Paul’s mind. What was pushing him to travel? What was his focus on writing his letters that makes up a large portion of the New Testament. In the “Who is Paul?” Series we’re going to get into the mind of a first century Pharisee driven by zeal for the Torah and the God of Israel. And moving from this perspective, the story of the Apostle Paul will come to life and you may just view him and his letters from a fresh new perspective. Tune in for more!

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In light of the summer, and all of the vacations and families spending time with each other, Michael wants to focus on the importance of rest and how that impacts our spiritual growth. God's presence is a place where we were designed to breath, live and move from and not strive to find. We are created to thrive with the power and Spirit of God flowing through us, not constantly be searching and yearning to sense, often times feeling like He is nowhere to be found. Rest is an important factor to our ability to sense the presence of God as well as our ability to live and move by the leadership of God's Spirit. Yet, rest might not be exactly what you think it means in terms of resting spiritually. In this episode Michael highlights three key factors in his own personal life, that has helped him to maintain a sense of God's presence, and live a busy and active life while feeling refreshed and energized along the way. We hope this bonus episode is helpful for you in your own personal journey! Tune in!

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In the final episode of “Jesus” series, we go deeper into how Jesus’ death and resurrection confirmed and enthroned Jesus as the King over all powers, rulers and authorities. Although this is often misunderstood, the New Testament is crystal clear on what this means not only for our future as God’s people, but also how this should effect our present culture. Everyone of us has a role to play, and its when we understand and fully accept that Jesus is indeed King of the Universe, the implications should effect every decision we make, and how we spend our time investing in God's Kingdom. Tune in!

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Christians fundamentally believe in the Cross, but why do so many live as if they don't? A lot of people claim to know God, but why do they seem to struggle sensing His presence in their life? The answer to this question may not be what you think it is. When you fully understand what Jesus accomplished at the Cross, then you will know with greater clarity how that applies to your own life and relationship with God. The Gospel story is found within the whole Bible, not just a few lines that many have learned to repeat. Episode 3 goes deep into the story of the whole Bible to find out exactly what Jesus accomplished at the Cross, and why the world will never be the same. Tune in!

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Most people know that Jesus died on the cross to forgive us of our sins, and when we accept Jesus into our lives we can go to heaven. But that's not all the Bible teaches! Although this is basically true, there is deeper purpose and meaning behind what Jesus accomplished at the Cross, and when you learn to understand exactly all that the Bible teaches about Jesus, your life will forever be changed. Jesus launched a new age, and ushered in His Kingdom, where death, disease and dysfunction cannot exist. In this episode we search the Bible to fully answer the question, why did Jesus come? You may be surprised, and will definitely be encouraged to learn that God has so much more in store for His children, and it all started with Jesus! Tune in to learn more!

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