The Practical Christian Podcast

As a young Christian, I picked up the bad habit of prefacing my advice with two words that did more harm than good.

In this episode, I'll talk about why those two words are so harmful when giving someone advice and what to do instead.

Scriptures referenced:

• Ephesians 4:11-16

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I used to think that if I didn't read at least three chapters a day God was disappointed in me somehow. I'm glad I don't think that way anymore!

In this episode I'll explain how to focus on the "quality" of your Bible study to unlock some new things you otherwise would have missed.

Scripture referenced:

• Psalm 127:1-2

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I completely realize the irony of saying you don’t need training to be an effective Christian (that's the whole point of this podcast after all) but it's totally true.

In this episode we'll make a not-so-obvious observation about how one man was able to influence thousands after a single encounter with Jesus.

Scriptures referenced:

• Mark 5:1-20
• Mark 7:31-8:9

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It's easy to make evangelism more complicated than it has to be.

In this episode I'll share one principle that will instantly make you 10x more effective (I got it from Jesus)

Scripture referenced:

• Mark 1:35-39

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Today I have the privilege of introducing you to my best friend, Julio Delgado.

We talk about some of our fondest memories from being in campus ministry and Julio shares some great insights from his time leading a small house church in Montgomery, Alabama with his wife, Jessica.

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Pride is one of the deadliest things that can happen to you as a Christian, but how do you effectively fight against it?

In this episode I'll talk about how aggressive humility is the key to nurturing the heart that God desires.

Scripture referenced:

• 1 Peter 5:5-6

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Are there any Old Testament laws that still apply to Christians today? If so, which ones?

In this episode I'll break down the three "categories" of OT laws and explain which one applies to Christians.

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I recently had the opportunity to start a new small group around a very unique purpose and wanted to explain my process in case you find yourself in a similar situation.

So in this episode, I break down the plan we came up with, how it's going so far, and identify some principles I think every small group leader needs to abide by.

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Public opinion concerning Christianity has made a noticeable shift recently, calling the church to embrace and accept a more "modern" view of the world.

Whether it's LGBTQ communities or new laws supporting abortion, there is increasing pressure on Christians to "get with the program."

In this episode I'll answer the question, "Does Christianity need to evolve and in what ways?"

Scripture referenced:

• 1 Peter 4:1-6

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Game of Thrones is one of the most popular shows on television today, and I don't watch it.

In this episode I'll explain why I choose not to watch it and the bigger umbrella that decision falls under.

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