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Episode 50 w/ Granger Smith  [Mark 10:35-45]

Two brothers approach Jesus with a very strange request. They ask Him to be seated for eternity at Jesus' right and left hand. Jesus response humbles the brothers and reminds them of a proper outlook of the Kingdom of God.  

Do we die to self daily? Do we seek positions of glory for our own glory? Is seeking God our first priority?

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Previous Episode (49): DARK DAYS | Jesus Walks With Strength

Episode 49 w/ Parker Smith  [Mark 10:32-34]

In today's episode, for the third time, Jesus foretells His death and resurrection to His disciples. Jesus begins to lead the crowd toward Jerusalem. Even though Jerusalem is the place of terrible suffering for Jesus, He faithfully continues to follow His Father's will.   

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Previous Episode (48): THE RICH YOUNG RULER | Jesus Loved Him

Episode 48 w/ Kasie Noble  [Mark 10:17-29]

In today's episode we talk about the Jesus interacting with the rich young ruler and the disciples. We take a deep dive into how one can be save and why it's difficult for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God.

Is Christ just your Lord or is He your Savior too?

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Previous Episode (47): BLESSINGS | Jesus Loves The Little Children

Episode 47 w/ Kert Prater  [Mark 10:13-16] 

People begin bringing their children to Jesus so that He will bless them. However, the disciples attempt to stop this, and are met with a harsh rebuke from Jesus.

Once Jesus explains how someone enters the kingdom of God, He turns His attention to the children. Taking them in His arms, He blessed them.

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Previous Episode (46): DIVORCE | What Does Jesus Say?

Episode 46 w/  @Granger Smith  [Mark 10:1-12] 

What does Jesus say about divorce? Is it a sin or is it allowed? Also, how is marriage a picture of Christ and the Church?

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Previous Episode (45): HANDLING SIN | Good and Godly Living

Episode 45 w/ LJ McCulloch [Mark 9:42-50]

How should christians handle sin in their lives?

Today LJ and I discuss Jesus teaching the disciples about the dangers of leading people away from Christ. Through graphic language and hyperbole, Jesus articulates the severely Christians should deal with sin in their lives.

Even though we are all broken through sin, we can all be restored through the wondrous saving power of Jesus! Praise be to Him!

*Note: I apologize that there is no video in today's podcast. There was an error in recording and the video was unusable.

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Previous Episode (43): FOLLOWING GOD | Last Will Be First

Mark 9:38-41 w Parker and Amy Smith from  @Yee Yee  

Today we have a new and special guest, Amy Smith with her husband and frequent guest, Parker. In this episode we discuss a scene where the disciples approach Jesus about someone performing miracles in the name of Jesus. The disciples take issue with this because they believed "he was not with them."  

Jesus corrects their thinking and confronts their poor perception of people.   

*Note: I apologize that there is no video in today's podcast. There was an error in recording and the video was unusable.

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Previous Episode (43): FOLLOWING GOD | Last Will Be First

Episode 43 w/ Pastor Ivan [Mark 9:33-37]  

"Understanding Jesus is a process. We are progressing in this understanding. We are blind and we cannot understand in our own strength or mind. Only when Jesus touches us can we see Him clear and then we can comprehend what He is calling us to do." - Ivan 

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Previous Episode (42): JESUS, I DON'T UNDERSTAND | Jesus' Plan

Episode 42  [Mark 9:30-32]

In today's episode, we peer into a scene where Jesus is teaching His disciples. This teaching is not explaining some Godly principle, but rather Jesus is prophesying His death and resurrection. The disciples however, did not understand and were afraid.

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Previous Episode (40): HELP MY UNBELIEF | A Faithful Father

Episode 41 w/ Kert Prater [Mark 9:14-29]  

"I do believe; help my unbelief" - A Desperate Father

In today's episode, Pastor Kert and I talk about the power of prayer and Jesus. This is passage we observe an argument taking place. When Jesus asks why the people are arguing, He is met with a healing request because His disciples could not grant.  

The request is from a Father with a son who has been possessed by a demon since he was a child. After seeing the faith of the Father, (imperfect as it was), Jesus heals his son. Jesus later explains to His disciples that this type of demon can only be driven out through prayer.

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