Words of Wisdom Podcast

Words of Wisdom Podcast

By Jerry WierwilleReligion & Spirituality
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Words of Wisdom Podcast episodes

  • Ep 54 - Wealth Flies Away (Prov. 23:4-5)

    We all need money to live. With the ever-increasing cost of living and the invention of so many new things to make life better, getting rich can sound like a good plan to solve that problem and acquire everything we want. But wealth is deceptive in that it is inherently unstable. One day we can have it, and the next day it vanishes.

    Illustration: Sean Russell’s disastrous 2017 investment in bitcoin.

    Verses: Prov. 23:4-5

    Teacher: Jerry Wierwille

    18 min
  • Ep 54 - Wealth Flies Away (Prov. 23:4-5)
    We all need money to live. With the ever-increasing cost of living and the invention of so many new things to make life better, getting rich can sound like a good plan to solve that problem and acquire everything we want. But wealth is deceptive in that it is inherently unstable. One day we can have it, and the next day it vanishes. Illustration: Sean Russell’s disastrous 2017 investment in bitcoin. Verses: Prov. 23:4-5 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille
    18 min
  • Session 5 - The Biblical Record of Creation (continued)
    This session continues the explanation of the biblical record of creation, emphasizing the importance of understanding what the Bible does and does not say. The evidence around us concurs with the creation record. Creation declares the glory of God, while the “mud-to-man” theory is an affront to God and turns people away from Him. Christians need to be able to present the truth of creation in a meaningful way. 
    Verses: Gen. 1:17-31; 2:1-4, 15, 20-23; 3:1-5, 17-19; 7:11-20; 8:13; Isa. 11:6-9; 40:26; Ps. 19:1-4; 7:10; 147:1-4; Luke 4:5-7; Rev. 22:3; Rom. 1:18-20 
    Teacher: John Schoenheit
    43 min
  • Session 4 - Darwin’s Motivation, The Biblical Record of Creation
    This session concludes the discussion on the “evidence for early man,” then summarizes the shortcomings of the evolution model from the various scientific perspectives. This is followed by a discussion of the evidence for a relatively young earth and moon, and the problems with the supposed timescale of billions of years. The focus then changes to the creation model and what the Bible says about creation.  
    Verses: Gen. 1:1-17; Isa. 14:12-14; 45:18; Ezek. 28:11-17; 2 Chron. 9:29 
    Teacher: John Schoenheit
    1 hr 7 min
  • Session 3 - The Geologic Column and Fossils
    This session opens with a discussion of the primordial earth: the chemicals, atmospheric conditions, and timeframe required for the emergence of life from non-life. It explains the origin of the geologic column and its revision over time. The critical lack of evidence in the fossil record for transitional life-forms required for evolution is discussed in detail. The session closes with a look at the various efforts made to find evidence for “early man.”  
    Teacher: John Schoenheit
    1 hr 13 min
  • Session 1 - Purpose, Definitions and The Two-Model System
    The session begins by defining the terms “evolution” and “creation.” It examines the essential characteristics of a science, since evolution is widely believed to be “scientific,” in contrast to creation, which is classified as religion. An explanation of the “two-model system” then provides the basis for evaluating both creation and evolution against the available evidence. The evolution model is evaluated in terms of mathematical probability theory, physics, and biology. 
    Teacher: John Schoenheit
    1 hr 15 min
  • Session 2 - Mechanism for Change
    This session continues discussing evolution from the biological perspective. Evolution is believed to have occurred as a long sequence of undirected changes. However, no mechanism has yet been identified to explain the development of complex organisms based on this process. The mechanisms suggested—natural selection and mutations—are not supported by the fossil record or by studying living organisms. The popular phrase “survival of the fittest” is examined, then the focus shifts to biochemistry and patterns in species at the molecular level. 
    Verses: Rom. 1:20 
    Teacher: John Schoenheit
    1 hr 13 min
  • Ep 53 - Out of Control (Prov. 25:28)
    Emotions are a powerful part of who God created us to be. He did not intend for us to be controlled by our emotions– we must learn to master them. Without self-control, we become dangerous and unpredictable. We don’t often make good decisions when emotionally embroiled, tending to hurt others by our words and actions because out of control emotions tend to result in foolish choices. Illustration: Russell Crowe assaulting a hotel desk clerk with a telephone in a fit of rage Verses: Prov. 25:28 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille
    16 min
  • Ep 52 - Foolishness Destroys Wealth (Prov. 29.3)

    Sometimes we only learn our lesson after the consequences of our actions catch up with us. Why is it so hard at times to see the pain down the road that our actions will cause? Foolishness causes a wide range of damage to our lives, and one of the areas it can drastically affect is our finances. Being enticed by sin and making poor choices, especially when it comes to sexual conduct, can have far reaching and harmful effects where we destroy our wealth in the process.

    Illustration: The Parable of the Lost Son (Lk 15:11-24)

    Verses: Prov. 29:3; 5:8-13

    Teacher: Jerry Wierwille

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    15 min
  • Ep 51 - Get Back Up Again (Prov. 24:16)

    When life knocks us down, it may seem impossible to stand back up and keep going. But we don’t have to face our struggles in life in our own power. The person who submits to Yahweh will never walk through life alone, and when adversity knocks them down, they can rise again; disaster doesn’t have to end in our defeat; we can get back up again!

    Illustration: Michael (“Eddie the Eagle”) Edwards and his struggle to qualify for ski jumping in the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada.

    Verses: Prov. 24:16

    Teacher: Jerry Wierwille

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    16 min

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