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In today's Top 10 episode from 2018, I talked about why going to the gym could be bad for you.

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In today's Top 10 episode from 2018, I talked about whether or not Christian should smoke marijuana if it’s legal to do so.

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In today's Top 10 episode from 2018, I offered some practical tips to help you overcome sexual temptation and stay pure

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2018 was an incredible year for The Practical Christian Podcast!

In this episode, I reflect on the year that was and also let you know about some upcoming changes for the podcast moving forward.

Episode Highlights

• My Patreon supporters are rock stars!
• Next Monday, January 7 I'm releasing the Top 10 Episodes of 2018
• Season 3 will kick off on Monday, January 21 and will begin the new MWF publishing schedule

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As we wrap up 2018, today I'll share what Christmas means to me.

Scriptures referenced:

• Matthew 1:22-23

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Do you struggle to maintain a connection to God during the hustle and bustle of the holidays?

Today I'll share several strategies to help you come up with a plan for spiritual growth this holiday season.

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It's so easy to get caught up in the pursuit of "more," even for Christians.

Today we'll dive into Paul's warnings against greed and a few other areas where learning to be content will serve us well.

Scriptures referenced:

• 1 Timothy 6:6-10
• Philippians 4:13

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Today I'll confess one of my greatest, personal struggles and explain why being strong isn't the most important thing.

Scriptures referenced:

• 2 Corinthians 12:8-10

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Today I get to sit down with Marty Solomon, co-host of the Bema Discipleship podcast.

Learn more about Bema by visiting their website: bemadiscipleship.com

Follow Marty on Twitter @martysolomon

Some things you'll hear us discuss on this episode:

• How a Jew approaches Bible study
• The challenges presented by the Greco-Roman worldview
• The real meaning underpinning the creation story in Genesis 1

Stuff we mention in this episode:

• "The Sabbath" by Abraham Joshua Herschel
• "Velvet Elvis" by Rob Bell
• "Jesus for President" by Shane Claiborne

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What does it mean to be above reproach? Is it just a commandment for elders or does it apply to all Christians"

Today I'll explain why being above reproach is a calling that truly encapsulates the heart of following Jesus.

Special thanks to Tim Challies for his thoughts on this subject:

• Read Tim's article on being above reproach
• Listen to my interview with Tim from this past summer

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