In this episode we explore Romans 9:30-10:21, the tragic result of Israel’s unbelief and the resulting spread of the Gospel through the world. We explore why Jesus is referred to as both a stumbling stone and a secure foundation.   Show Notes: • Romans 9:30 [00:49] • Romans 9:31-32 [02:22] • Romans 9:33 [03:56] • Romans 10:1 […]

I wish all of Romans could be like chapter 8. However, Paul is called to take on the seriously challenging work of teaching about both acceptance and rejection, particularly as it applies to both Jews and Gentiles. Romans 9:1-29 is a really heavy, but really necessary chapter. In this episode of Christianity 101 we explore the huge […]

Romans 8:28-39 is a go-to passage for anyone who needs assurance because it explains so clearly why we can trust God’s love, and how far that love will reach.   Show Notes: • Romans 8:28 [01:12] • Romans 8:29-30 [04:04] • Romans 8:31-32 [08:31] • Romans 8:33-34 [10:08] • Romans 8:35 [12:07] • Romans 8:36 […]

In this episode of Christianity 101 we explore Romans 8:18-27, a glimpse at Your Future Glory. Your life may look like challenge after challenge, and you may be weighed down and not wanting to get out of bed in the mornings, but this passage is going to encourage you and get your eyes off your […]

In this episode of Christianity 101 we explore Romans 8:1-17, what it means to have the Holy Spirit living in us.   Show Notes: • Romans 8:1 [01:03] • Romans 8:2 [02:58] • Romans 8:3 [05:57] • Romans 8:4 [09:55] • Romans 8:5 [12:11] • Romans 8:6 [12:47] • Romans 8:7-8 [13:59] • Romans 8:9-11 […]

Here is our last daily episode of the Minecraft Podcast, a podcast where I interview the best Minecraft players I know.  Today’s guest is: me.  My son, Luke, interviews me about playing Minecraft together.  (AND, heads up, on Wednesday I continue our series through Romans with a new Romans podcast, continuing where we left off […]

Only two more daily episodes of Minecraft.  Thanks for tuning in!  In today’s episode a member of Hillside Community Church‘s Kids Night is interviewed. RJ is an awesome Minecraft player. He answers a few of my questions and tells us what’s so great about playing Minecraft.

Off topic for three more daily episodes of Minecraft!  This time I think some of you (adults) will benefit.  Today’s guest is my wife, Michelle. Our kids are awesome Minecraft players. Michelle has never played, but she knows it as deeply as other moms do.  She answers a few of my questions and tells us […]

Thanks for sticking with me while I get creative as I learn to podcast.  Here’s another totally off topic and daily podcast episode about Minecraft to entertain you (but, most likely, your kids).  I’m interviewing our guest, Tina. Tina is an awesome Minecraft player. She answers a few of my questions and tells us what’s […]

I’ll be off topic for another few posts while I learn (as quickly as I can) how to put out some quality material.  However, I think I’ll be a little entertaining for some of your kids, at least! My son, Luke, is an awesome Minecraft player. He answers a few of my questions and tells […]