Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon reviews Spike Lee's new Netflix film, "Da 5 Bloods".  In it, Gordon discusses what makes the movie great.

How relationships play a key part in the impact of the film

The education of the African-American experience in Vietnam

The painful portrait of PTSD

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Thanks for listening to another episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon tries to push some positive into the world.  He talks about

Podcasting making a rebound

The need for positive 

And what is giving him great joy right now

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, we talk about how Covid-19 has created a Netflix convenience culture around public worship.  We ask:

What will happen as churches reopen?

Will churches close their doors?

How does someone decide whether to return to public worship.

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Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon talks about America reopening - especially VA.  He talks about:

The Impact of Protesting

Covid-19 Fears

What might happen if we go backwards.

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Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, we look at the role of government from Romans 13:

Romans 13.1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. 3 For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, 4 for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience. 6 For because of this you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing. 7 Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed.

Big Idea: The Role of Government in the Life of a Christian

The Order of Authority

The Nature of Rules and Rulers

The Role of the Conscience

The Order of Authority

Romans 13. 13 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.

The Nature of Rules and Rulers

3 For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, 4 for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer.

The Role of the Conscience

5 Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience. 6 For because of this you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing. 7 Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed.

Big Idea: The Role of Government in the Life of a Christian

The Order of Authority

The Nature of Rules and Rulers

The Role of the Conscience

Truth: God uses governmental authority to teach our hearts how difficult it is for us to submit to Him.

Application: Live knowing that submitting to authority is intended to create an affection and appreciation for our holy and righteous God.

Action: Become a student of Jesus. You do not have Jesus’ authority, but you are called to demonstrate His character.

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In light of the outworking of events following the death of George Floyd, I share my personal story and the recognition of racism in my own life.  I talk about:

The culture of racism where I grew up.

How I became aware of racist tendencies 

What steps can be taken to walk away from racism. 

Article referenced:  https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article232986152.html

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Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon shares a few thoughts on the passing of George Floyd. 

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon shares his recent sermon from Romans 12.14-21.  You can find the notes below.  Thanks for listening.

Living Sacrifice Plus the Gifts of God

Big Idea: The Description of a Christian in a Non-Christian World

Be Honorable in the Sight of All

Live at Peace with All

Be Honorable in the Sight of All

Romans 12. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.

Live at Peace With All

18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.”

Overcome Evil with Good

21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Big Idea: The Description of a Christian in a Non-Christian World

Be Honorable in the Sight of All

Live at Peace with All

Truth: God desires for His children to overcome evil with good by living honorably and peaceably with all people

Application: Live knowing that, whether or not people agree with us or if we agree with them, God desires for us to live at peace with all people.

Action: Love thy neighbor

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon shares details about how his church, Evident Grace, is reopening on June 14th.  He talks about the precautions they are taking as well as precautions that other churches can take.  He talks about:

Seating Arrangements

The Lord's Supper

Even bathroom use.

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