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- God is Not a Big Bully in the Sky
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The Prodigal son is one of the most beloved and familiar parables of Jesus. But have we heard all that Jesus wants to say through this parable? I don't think so. Down through the ages, this parable has continued to inspire, to challenge, and to give hope to those who hear it. Nevertheless, I believe there is still more for Westerner Christians to harvest from this parable.
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...26 min - "In The Presence Of My Enemies" (Gracia Burnham's story of captivity, loss, healing and forgiveness)
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Gracia grew up as a good pastor's daughter near Witchita Kansas. After marrying Martin Burnham, a man who was called to fly supplies to missionaries living in remote jungle villages, Gracia and Martin moved to the Philippines where they served for sixteen years. Little did she know that she would one day be in the national news headlines for having been kidnapped by Muslim Terrorist for over a year. Gracia and Martin slogged through mud, rain, hunger, and gun battles as they were dragged along by the captors who were trying to avoid the Philippino military. Gracia's Husband, Martin, would not survive the ordeal. In this week's podcast, Gracia share her story with us and reveals how the Lord used this horrific ordeal to sanctify her and how He even helped her to forgive those responsible for her husband's death.Here is a link to Gracia's books:https://www.amazon.com/Presence-My-Enemies-Gracia-Burnham-ebook/dp/B007D5UE3Ihttps://www.amazon.com/Fly-Again-Surviving-Tailspins-Life-ebook/dp/B000FCKGBG/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1528993395&sr=1-1&keywords=To+Fly+Again+BurnhamDo you like What you Hear? Why not support us?https://www.patreon.com/karlgesslerSupport the show
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...33 min - Polite Enemies (Luke 14)
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Throughout Luke's Gospel, there is a growing tension between Jesus and the many varying expectations of Israel concerning the Kingdom of God. Much of the dynamics of the dialogue between Jesus and His interlocutors is lost on Westerners who have been culturally conditioned to assume that Jesus is a teacher of ethics, a healer, and someone who offers a way of hope for a better after-life. We are often blinded to the political maneuvering that is recorded throughout Luke's Gospel because we have been taught that Jesus isn't or should be interested in such things. Nothing can be further from the truth. Jesus is not only involved in political maneuvering, He is good at it too! Find out how Jesus manages to evade his enemies attempts to shame Him into silence in this week's exciting podcast episode! Don't forget to share the podcast with a friend and leave a comment about your thoughts on this week's episode!If you like what you hear, why not consider supporting us?https://www.patreon.com/karlgesslerSupport the show
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...33 min - The Kingdom Of God Is Like What? (Luke 13)
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How would you answer that question? Many people read Jesus' parables as though they were short stories about God, how to get to heaven, and how to be a good person. And when Jesus talks about "the Kingdom of God" many of us assume that Jesus is talking about heaven as a place we will go to when we die. Many times, when a Christian dies, we say that they "entered the Kingdom." So, when Jesus asks the rhetorical question "What is God's kingdom like?", we expect Him to describe a destination called "Heaven" to us in the next breath, but He does not. Instead, Jesus says that the Kingdom of God is "like a mustard seed that someone took and placed in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the sky made nests in its branches." Luke 13:19. We have to admit that if Jesus was trying to describe heaven, this is a rather shocking description. How in the world could heaven be like a Mustard seed growing into a tree? What is Jesus really talking about?Subscribe to the blog and get free music here:www.thegospelforplanetearth.comSupport the Podcast here:https://www.patreon.com/karlgessler/overviewSupport the show
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...28 min - The Simple Gospel (Brother Salman from Iraq Testimony Part 2)
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Last week we met Salman from Iraq who was healed by Jesus, although he didn't know any other name for Jesus other than "Hallelujah". This week, we will be hearing the second part of my interview with him and his challenge for us to get to know the real God who is not in books but in reality.Check it out this week's podcast on our YOUTUBE Channelhttp://bit.ly/THEGOSPELFORPLANETEARTHLeave a Comment, ask a question, and get FREE music!https://www.karlgessler.com/contactShow Your Love! Become a Podcast Partner!Patreon.com/karlgesslerTHE KARL GESSLER BAND VLOG:http://bit.ly/KarlGesslerFamilyShare your thoughts on today's discussion and join the larger conversation on our Gospel For Planet Earth facebook page.www.facebook.com/TheGospel4earthSupport the show
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...51 min - Healed By Hallelujah (A Muslim’s story of healing and coming to faith in Jesus)
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The Gospel is good news, not simply good advice. The Gospel is news, it is not a theory. We do not say that some people believe that the Twin Towers in New York collapsed on September 11, 2001; we say that it happened because it did. In the same way, the Gospel is the news that the Kingdom of God has arrived in and through the person of Jesus. And we know this is true because Jesus has been raised from the dead. Can this good news change you even if you do not understand it? Most definitely. The events of September 11, 2001 have changed the world we live in whether future generations know it or not. And the events surrounding Jesus, His crucifixion and His Resurrection, have changed the world even if people don't know about such events. In today's podcast, we are going to meet a man who was healed by Jesus, though he only knew Jesus by the name "Hallelujah" in the first months after his healing encounter. This former devote Muslim was radically changed by the reality of the living person of Jesus and now fully knows and follows him. You will be moved by his story! We will also be finishing up the 12th chapter of Luke and exploring what Jesus was talking about when He told His followers to paying attention to "the signs of the times." Is this the end of the world?! Or was Jesus talking about something quite different? If you would like to connect with brother Salman, you may email him at:[email protected] you like to ask a question to be answered on the podcasts? Click the link below:https://www.karlgessler.com/contactSupport the show
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...59 min - An Interview with NT Wright (Questions about Atonement, Heaven, and The Gospel)
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NT Wright is a world-renown Biblical Scholar, Theologian, and First-Century historian. He has authored numerous books including, "Paul and the Faithfulness of God" and "The Resurrection of the Son of God" on the academic level, and "Suprised by Hope" and " The Day the Revolution Began" on a more accessible level. His work has influenced a broad spectrum of people across denominations, including me, Karl Gessler, the host of The Gospel For Planet Earth Podcast. I am excited to present to you this candid interview with NT Wright in which I will ask him the most pressing questions in my mind regarding his work, including questions about the atonement, the baptism of the Holy Spirit, missions, and homosexuality.If you would like to know more about how to take advantage of N.T. Wright's Biblical Studies courses, you can do so at this link: http://ntwrightonline.org/N.T. Wright's book: Surprised By Hope https://www.amazon.com/Surprised-Hope-Rethinking-Resurrection-MissionThe Day the Revolution Beganhttps://www.amazon.com/Day-Revolution-Began-Reconsidering-CrucifixionGet more podcasts from The Gospel For Planet Earth and receive free music from Karl Gessler by subscribing to the blog here: https://www.karlgessler.com/thekarlgesslerbandHere is the link to the article referred to in the Q and A section of the podcast:https://www.karlgessler.com/single-post/2018/04/19/Dont-Side-with-the-Accuser
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...59 min - Fear Only Fear (Luke 12)
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This week's podcast is PACKED! We are returning to Luke 12 as we try to understand just what Jesus is warnings to His disciples about being afraid and what His exhortations mean for us thousands of years later! Could this be the solution to igniting Christian faith once again in the Western world? Plus, Karl sits down for a chat with Brent Burke who shares his story of coming to faith in a Baptist Church but finding himself more at home today in Anglicanism. What? Why? How? These are the questions we are pursuing as we invite you to join in the journey of life and faith on God's great planet earth!For more info on the Family Ministry Night on May 17th check out this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/382389498903507/For a free download of the "We Will Not Fear" Album from Karl Gessler: https://www.karlgessler.com/thekarlgesslerbandFor more on the Jordan Michael Tuesday Show:https://jordanmichaeltuesday.com/Support the show
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...1 hr 3 min - Should Christians Use Graphic Images to Protest Abortion?
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How far should you go in the fight for life? Should Christians who believe that life begins at conception use graphic images of abortions to make their point? The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR) has started a campaign called the "Genocide Awareness Project (GAP), which uses the graphic images of abortions to expose what they call a current "genocide," which is taking place in the United States. Recently, I participated in a couple of these GAP events along with my two friends, Jamin and Dominic. In this week's podcast, the three of us gathered together to unpack what we saw, heard, and experienced. Are graphic images of abortions something that we should be using to make our point? For more info on CBR and GAP, please visit:https://www.abortionno.org/For more blogs and podcasts on the subject:https://www.karlgessler.com/single-post/2018/04/18/Blood-Guts-and-Jesushttps://soundcloud.com/karl-gessler/all-black-lives-matterSupport the show
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...59 min - Do I Exist?! (Genesis, Sexuality, and Ontology) Recorded Live.
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It seems like a ridiculous question. The philosopher Rene' Descrates said famously "I think, therefore I am". But what are we? Are we animals? Are we a random collision of molecules? What does it mean to exist or to be created? What is our purpose? And can we exist without one? In this week's podcast, I will be sharing a portion of a message I gave during a concert with my band (The KGB) ,at Barker Heights Baptist Church, earlier this year. In the message I focus on Genesis and explore the meanings behind what "creation" in the Bible is all about and how the Western world is coming dangerously close to ignoring the boundaries that give us our meaning, purpose and existence.https://www.karlgessler.com/single-post/2018/04/09/People-are-animalsFor more on John Walton's work:https://www.amazon.com/Lost-World-Genesis-One-Cosmology/dp/0830837043Support the show
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About The Faith of the Father(s) w/ Karl Gessler
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The Faith of the Father (s) is a podcast devoted to proclaiming and demonstrating the reality of Jesus Christ—risen from the dead and actively at work today, healing the sick and casting out…
demons just as He did in the Scriptures.
Rooted in the careful study of the Bible and the witness of the Church throughout history, this podcast seeks to learn from the faith of the fathers—from the earliest believers to faithful witnesses in the present day. We hold that the ministry of Jesus did not end in the Gospels, but continues through men and women indwelt by the Holy Spirit and obedient to His voice.
Hosted by Karl Gessler, The Faith of the Fathers features candid conversations with those who have walked out of deep trauma, abuse, and bondage and have found real healing in Jesus. It also includes interviews with believers who have witnessed and participated in profound works of God—miracles of healing, deliverance, salvation, and even the raising of the dead—through courageous and faithful obedience to Christ.
At its core, this podcast affirms a simple conviction: God intends to govern the world through human beings filled with His Spirit, living in truth, authority, and love. By returning to Scripture and the lived faith of the Church, The Faith of the Fathers invites listeners to know Jesus not as a distant figure of the past, but as the living Lord who continues His work today.