Park Hills Podcast

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about where Jesus talked to the disciples and ends with a discussion about how to experience the Holy Land without ever going to the Holy Land.

Key thought from this episode: We are called to make disciples.

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Pastors Alex and Chris have a tough discussion about Judas and all the nuances of the text concerning him and his eternal damnation. A brief discussion about "the people of God" and the curses called down by the crowd follows. This episode ends with a talk about "the other Mary" and why Chris is pretty sure it's Mary, mother of Jesus.

Key thought from this episode: Dig in the text, but let the text say what it says.

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Pastors Alex and Chris dig into the topic of ordinance vs sacrament and explain why the EFCA lands where we do. Then a discussion about curses and digging into the Greek ensues. Hope you enjoy!

Key thought from this episode: We love Jesus and follow His commands/ordinances as we walk closer with Him.

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Pastors Alex and Chris urge people to not make the parables more complicated than they are. Jesus is a master teacher who does a terrific job guiding people to think about life and the kingdom of God in practical and helpful ways. Then we get involved and try to make them more (or less) than they are supposed to be.

Key thought from this episode: See the point or purpose of the parable and live that out.

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Pastors Alex and Chris discuss the woes and the end. Be careful with our thinking in the end - we know enough - we know what we ought - but we don't know it all and to think we do is not accurate or helpful.

Key thought from this episode: Christ will return in a glorious way.

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Pastors Alex and Chris walk through the gathering storm brewing around Jesus. Then they dive into love how it is all-encompassing to who we are and what we should surrender to the Lord.

Key thought from this episode: Love Him with everything you've got.

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Pastors Alex and Chris discuss the ways Jesus gets in trouble in Matthew 21. He stirs the crowds, clears the temple and takes on the religious establishment.

Key thought from this episode: Jesus is the new temple.

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Pastors Alex and Chris start with idols vs stumbling blocks and then move onto some thoughts in the beginning of Matthew 20. There is a discussion of Israel as vineyard and then a brief and likely unsatisfying discussion of replacement theology.

Key thought from this episode: Yahweh deserves our believing loyalty.

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Pastors Alex and Chris work through the topic of singleness and the issue of churches seemingly only dealing with marriage and family. A few imperfect and incomplete explanations are given, but we would welcome your feedback! Some terms are used that may cause you some pause. Please hear our heart and understand the pastoral implications of what we are discussing. There is a brief discussion on the rich young ruler that may interest you.

Key thought from this episode: Be singularly focused on the kingdom of God, regardless of marital status.

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Pastors Alex and Chris discuss Matthew 18 and some ideas with stumbling blocks as well as considering how our actions affect others. Conviction can be an interesting topic and this episode presses on a few aspects and invites you to think carefully. There is also a short insight to the interesting usage of "church" in various Matthew passages.

Key thought from this episode: Let's avoid stumbling blocks and help one another by not intentionally stumbling them.

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