Walking with Those Who Weep at Christmas is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

Christmas is often a season of joy, but for many, it’s also a time marked by profound grief and loss. In today’s podcast, 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀, we explore how to support loved ones facing heartache during the holidays.

We dive into the reality of grief, sharing biblical truths like 𝗣𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝟮𝟮:𝟮𝟰, reminding us that God hears the cries of the afflicted. With practical advice rooted in Scripture, we discuss:

Let’s walk alongside those who are suffering, reflecting Christ’s love and embodying His compassion. As Galatians 6:2 says, “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

If this message resonates with you, share it with someone who may need encouragement today. Join us in extending God’s hope and comfort this Christmas.

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Why Religion Sucks? is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

Welcome to today’s video! We’re tackling a bold topic: “𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘀” and diving deep into the critical differences between religion and a relationship with God.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘀

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱:

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: Have you experienced the difference between religion and relationship? Let us know in the comments!

Don’t forget to 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘, 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘, and 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗘 for more bold discussions about faith. Hit the notification bell so you never miss an update.

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Embracing God’s Promises and Protection is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

In last week’s episode, “𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵,” we followed Jacob through his fears, his struggles with obedience, and the devastating choices made in Shechem. But this week, we turn the page to 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝟯𝟱, a chapter filled with hope, renewal, and faith!

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼:

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:

“The good news of the gospel is that we don’t have to stay the way we are.” This powerful truth, seen through Jacob’s story, reminds us that God’s grace is greater than our failures.

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Our Struggle with Identity and Faith is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

In this week’s episode, we explore Genesis 33:1-17, where Jacob’s long-awaited reunion with his brother, Esau, takes center stage. After 20 years apart, Jacob is filled with anxiety and uncertainty. Will Esau’s anger from the past resurface, or will this be a moment of unexpected grace and reconciliation?

This episode builds on last week’s discussion, “Trusting God in the Dark” (Episode 211), where Jacob wrestled with God and was given a new name and identity. But as we see in today’s chapter, it’s one thing to encounter God on the mountaintop and quite another to live out that transformation in the valleys of life.

Here are some highlights from our discussion:

Join us as we uncover the lessons in Jacob’s story that challenge us to confront our own struggles with faith, identity, and obedience. Don’t miss the powerful reminder to trust God fully and live out His calling boldly.

Read with us: Genesis 33:1-17

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Trusting God in the Dark is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

In today’s episode, we continue our deep dive into Jacob’s transformative journey, focusing on 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝟯𝟮:𝟮𝟮-𝟯𝟮. This passage captures the intense, spiritual wrestling match between Jacob and God, a moment that reshaped Jacob’s identity and faith forever.

𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙏𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮’𝙨 𝙀𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚:

𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: Are there areas in your life where you’re still wrestling with God? What would it look like to surrender fully to His plan?

As we unpack these powerful truths, be reminded of A.W. Tozer’s wisdom: “The Lord cannot fully bless a man until He has first conquered him.”

Don’t miss this life-changing discussion about faith, fear, and surrender. Hit like, share with a friend, and let’s explore how God’s grace is made perfect in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).

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Do you want to be Healed? is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

In this video, we dive deep into the story of the man healed at the Pool of Bethesda, found in John 5:1-15. Jesus performs a miraculous healing, but there’s much more to this encounter than meets the eye.

In today’s teaching, we explore the background of the Pool of Bethesda, located near the sheep gate in Jerusalem, and its spiritual significance. We unpack the meaning behind Jesus’ interactions with the crippled man and why He healed him in such a purposeful way.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨:

As we explore the passage, we ask ourselves: 𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝? This question that Jesus asks the man resonates with all of us—Are we willing to accept the healing and restoration that Jesus offers, both physically and spiritually?

𝐁𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝:

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Facing our Past is never easy! is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

In this episode, “𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗯’𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮,” we continue our journey through 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀, diving into the challenging yet transformative story of Jacob as he faces his brother Esau after years of estrangement. Jacob’s past actions haunt him, and despite God’s forgiveness, he cannot shake his fear of retribution from Esau. Join us as we explore how Jacob’s crisis brings him face-to-face with his faith, revealing both his deep knowledge of God’s promises and his struggle to fully trust.

Last week, we examined the theme of self-reflection, identifying hypocrisy in our lives in 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟴, “𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲.” This week, we unpack Jacob’s journey and the incredible moment he encounters an army of angels, realizing God’s protection is closer than he thinks. Yet, despite this divine reassurance, Jacob still wrestles with fear and resorts to old patterns of self-reliance. How often do we do the same, praying with conviction but then acting out of doubt?

We’ll discuss the 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿, as well as the lessons from Jacob’s struggle between 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗼𝗱’𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀. This story reminds us that God’s promises are steadfast, even when we waver. As Jacob’s prayer in desperation shows, we can approach God’s throne with honesty, resting in His faithfulness, no matter what trials we face.

Grab your Bible, join the discussion, and let’s dive deeper into 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝟯𝟮 to uncover the lessons God has for us through Jacob’s encounter with Esau and his journey of faith. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment below!

Scripture References: Genesis 32:1-21, Isaiah 12:2, Psalm 34, Psalm 112:27, Hebrews 1, Romans 14:23, James 2:20

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How to Identify the hypocrisy in my life is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

In today’s video, we explore the universal 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒈𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒚𝒑𝒐𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒚, a challenge every Christian faces. 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝟯:𝟮𝟯 reminds us, “𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑮𝒐𝒅.” This journey involves understanding our own cognitive dissonance—where we hold conflicting values or beliefs—and examining how humility, repentance, and self-reflection can help us live in true alignment with our faith.

Join us as we look at biblical insights on 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆, 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇-𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔, reflecting on verses like Matthew 7:3-5, James 4:6, and Proverbs 11:2.

Let’s work toward authenticity in Christ, casting aside 𝒋𝒖𝒅𝒈𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 and 𝒉𝒚𝒑𝒐𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒚, and embracing a 𝒉𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒐𝒇 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒉.

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Hope from the Floods is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

Join us as we explore the incredible stories of 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 with special guest, 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀.

Steve, a local pastor just north of Asheville, NC, and author of the “𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽” curriculum, shares his personal experiences during the floods and how his community has rallied together in the face of such tragedy.

With 95 confirmed fatalities across North Carolina and at least 15 in Eastern Tennessee, the journey to recovery is ongoing, but faith and compassion continue to bring healing. You’ll hear miraculous stories, the role of local churches in disaster relief, and the moving ways God has worked in the aftermath of the storm.

If you’re inspired to get involved, there are many ways to help. Organizations like Baptists on Mission and Samaritan’s Purse are on the ground, offering aid and support to those affected. You can also find ways to donate, volunteer, or advocate for continued relief efforts in the region.

Samaritan’s Purse

Watch now to hear Pastor Steve’s inspiring testimony and learn how you can make a difference.

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Is the Election Rigged? Why Vote?

With the upcoming American election, we dive deep into the key policy differences between Republicans and Democrats and examine them through the lens of biblical wisdom. From voter ID laws and the Green New Deal to issues like late-term abortion and Supreme Court appointments, we’ll explore how faith informs our approach to politics.

What does Scripture say about the policies shaping our world? Whether you’re in the U.S. or abroad, these discussions offer insights that apply globally, encouraging Christians to reflect on how biblical principles can guide our views on governance and justice.

Join us as we seek wisdom and understanding, drawing from Proverbs 2:6: “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” Let’s explore these timely issues together, ensuring our faith leads us in every area of life, including the political decisions we make.

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