Take Your Stand

Take Your Stand

By Luke SeibertReligion & Spirituality
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Take Your Stand episodes

  • S.4 E.33 Enough, Part 1

    This is the first look at my upcoming novel, “Enough: The

    Story of a Modern Prodigal.” It’s based on the parable Jesus told in Luke
    15:11-32, but with a few changes. This episode introduces some of those changes
    and shares about some of the characters. One of the biggest themes in the book
    is that sin is rooted in our hearts. Regardless of whether we have everything
    together on the outside, regardless of our environment, we are each accountable
    for our sin. And no matter what we have done, the open arms of the Father are
    always waiting for us.

    18 min
  • S.4 E.32 "Out of the Abundance of the Heart"

    Jesus’ words, “Out of the abundance of the heart his mouth

    speaks,” has several applications. One that has struck me recently is a cause
    and effect. If I want to praise God and encourage others authentically, I need
    to be treasuring Christ in my heart. How can I encourage others if I have
    nothing to draw from? I explore this reality and offer some guidelines as to
    how this relates to music, movies, and books.

    13 min
  • S.4 E.32 "Out of the Abundance of the Heart"

    Jesus’ words, “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth

    speaks,” has several applications. One that has struck me recently is a cause
    and effect. If I want to praise God and encourage others authentically, I need
    to be treasuring Christ in my heart. How can I encourage others if I have
    nothing to draw from? I explore this reality and offer some guidelines as to
    how this relates to music, movies, and books.

    14 min
  • S.4 E.31 "Code of Silence" Review

    The Code of Silence Collection is a fast-paced, Christian middle-grade

    series by Tim Shoemaker. I loved the first book and its message about the truth
    setting people free. I did have some concerns about the other two books in the
    series, though. I give my thoughts about the three books in this short episode.

     

    “The Code of Silence Collection,” by Tim Shoemaker:

    https://www.amazon.com/Code-Silence-Collection-Complete-ebook/dp/B00UR8UAIM

     

    14 min
  • S.4 E.30 "City of Ember"

    “City of Ember” is a very well-written series for middle

    grade readers. It has several good messages about living moral lives. But that’s
    the rub—it approaches life from a humanistic, anti-religion standpoint. As I
    work through this series, I try to provide an example of how to look for the
    author’s message.

     

    “City of Ember” by Jeanne DuPrau. (Yearling;, 2004).

    “The People of Sparks.” Yearling Books, 2005).

    “Diamond of Darkhold.” (Yearling, 2010).

    “The Prophet of Yonwood.” (Yearling, 2007).

     

    17 min
  • S.4 E.29 "Said," Not Just "Written"

    In the temptation in Luke 4, we see two striking responses

    of Jesus. First, He doesn’t point out every wrong element of the devil’s claim.
    Instead, He chose to focus on the root of the problem. And second, He drew
    attention to the intended meaning of the text rather than the mere words that
    were “written.” Both of these examples can set a pattern for our own lives.

     

    “Lexicon :: Strong's G3004 – lego.” Blue Letter Bible, 2024.

    https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g3004/nasb95/mgnt/0-1/.

     

    13 min
  • S.4 E.28 Our Holy God

    As Genesis 3 draws to a close, we see the holiness of God on

    display. He has no sin in Himself, and He cannot ignore or have fellowship with
    it. Yet through Christ, He deals with our sin and is making us holy like
    Himself. And one day, we will be back in the presence of our holy God.

     

    “The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Where Are They Going,

    and What Will it Take to Bring Them Back?” by James Davis and Michael S.
    Graham. (Grand Rapids, Mi: Zondervan, 2023). Pp. 215-225, Kindle.

     

    19 min
  • S.4 E.27 Our Merciful God

    The mercy of God is such a marvel. We see this in both the

    promise of the future Offspring of the woman and in the skins God used to clothe
    Adam and Eve. This theme continues all the way to the cross. The sacrifice of
    Christ shows the full mercy of God. In response, we are to show mercy to one another.

     

    John R. W. Stott. “The Cross of Christ.” (Downers Grove, Il:

    InterVarsity Press, 2006). pp. 133-162, Kindle.

    15 min
  • S.4 E.26 Our Just God

    God is just—that means He is both the Judge and the One who

    carries out the appropriate verdict. His justice is precise, not coming short
    or going too far. And although we think of God’s judgement dealing exclusively
    with punishment, there’s a positive side relating to blessing and reward for
    His servants. The attribute of justice is yet another aspect of God’s character
    we are called to imitate in our lives.

    17 min
  • S.4 E.25 Our Gentle God

    The almighty God of the Bible is gentle. We see this in how He confronts Adam and Eve over their sin, and it is reflected throughout the rest of Scripture. He does express wrath and brings punishment, but that is not His primary attribute. Additionally, we are called to be gentle as we imitate the character of our Lord.


    “Gentle and Lowly: the Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers,” by Dane Ortlund

    https://www.crossway.org/books/gentle-and-lowly-hcj/


    Here’s my cover of “Hold Me, Savior,” by the Gettys:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdWQs_JgAp4



    12 min

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The podcast of Here I Stand Ministries, this podcast challenges and equips listeners to cling to the Word and to one another. Luke Seibert explores a wide rnge of topics, including how to study the…