Are you ready to unlock the transformative power of self-control? Today, we're embarking on a journey with our esteemed guests, Scott Beyer and Luther Pratt, as we unearth the profound connections between self-control, joy, and happiness. Hear firsthand from Luther as he shares an inspiring tale of redemption from addiction, testifying to the divine intervention and the might of self-control. We'll also be exploring the critical role self-control plays in cultivating healthy relationships, makin...
Jul 02, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 161
In this episode we talk about the value of rest and how it can help us to stop doing for a bit. If you are interested in attending the Balancing the Christian Life Conference, please go to www.balancingthechristianlife.com and click on the conference link. Support the show
Jun 26, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 160
In this episode, we talk about developing Christian character with my friend Dr. Stephen Okey. If you are interested in participating in the Balancing the Christian Life Conference, please go to www.balancingthechristianlife.com and click the BtCL conference link to sign up. Support the show
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 159
This is a complete reading of the gospel of John. If you would like more information about the World English translation here . Support the show
May 14, 2023•2 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 158
This week I've been working on university-related stuff and that got me thinking about what i wish I could tell students as they graduate, or anybody starting something new. Support the show
May 08, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 157
This is a reading of the book of James. I use the World English translation of the Bible. You can get information about this translation here . Support the show
Apr 28, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 156
This is a reading of the book of Titus. You can find the translation of the text I used (the World English Bible) here . Support the show
Apr 26, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Christina's book is entitled Faith that Doubts and is available here . You can call or text Christina at 404-431-1530. Support the show
Apr 23, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 154
This time I read the book of II Timothy. The translation I'm using is the World English Bible, which is available here . Support the show
Apr 19, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Hal Hammons and I talk about this year's conference, which is July 27-29. I plan to post the website at the beginning of May. Support the show
Apr 17, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 152
This is a reading of the book of I Timothy from the World English Bible. You can learn more information about that translation here . Support the show
Apr 15, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 151
This is a reading of the book of II Thessalonians from the World English Bible. Support the show
Apr 11, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 150
In this episode we talk about how to choose a Bible. It's a detailed conversation about an important choice. Support the show
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 149
This is a reading of the book of I Thessalonians from the World English Bible translation. You can get information about that translation here . Support the show
Apr 08, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Rest is so important to God, he commanded the Israelites to rest on one day a week. In this conversation, I talk with Tommy Peeler about the reasons of the Sabbath rest. You can find Tommy's podcast, Carefully Examining the Text, here . Support the show
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 147
This is a reading of the book of II Corinthians. You can find information about the World English Bible here . Support the show
Mar 30, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 146
For this bonus episode, I read the book of I Corinthians. This is a church with some big problems, but Paul shows both his love and judgment when navigating them through it. The translation I'm using is the World English Bible, which is available here . Support the show
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Do you know what Heaven is like? This week I ask that question of my friend Wes McAdams, evangelist at McDermott Road church of Christ. Wes has written several books and has an excellent blog at www.radicallychristian.com. What do you think Heaven will be like? Support the show
Mar 26, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 144
What does it mean to find beauty in God's nature? This week I talk with Will Bean, an artistic landscape photographer and someone whose work I truly admire. To see Will's work, you can find it here . Support the show
Mar 20, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 143
This week we take a deep dive on the Psalms with Text Talk hosts Edwin Crozier and Andrew Roberts. We talk about grappling with the really depressing Psalms and understanding why poetry can help make you a better Christian. The book Edwin wrote about this is incorrectly cited in the program. The correct title is Praying Like the Psalmists and is available here . Edwin and Andrew host a truly excellent podcast, Text Talk . They are excellent at what they do. Support the show...
Mar 12, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 142
I had some big changes at my workplace that have taken my time and attention. I do apologize for dropping the podcast the last couple of weeks, but I feel like this is a place I needed to be at a time I needed to be there. Pray for me and those I love, please. Support the show
Mar 01, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 141
For this episode, I'm reading the book of Romans. If you're listening in real time, this corresponds to Kris Emerson's chapter a day group. The book itself is complex, but you see several themes woven together, and the idea of unity permeates the entire book. Again, I am reading from the World English Bible translation. Support the show
Feb 05, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 140
We know we should believe in God. But why is that practical? Why is it really important, or is it? Isn't it enough to just believe without having to get into the details? In this conversation, Bruce Reeves makes a case on why it's not just an exercise in thought experiments and pointless debates, but why it forms the foundation of your relationship with God. Bruce is also the co-author of Is It Reasonable to Believe in God? Support the show...
Jan 30, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 139
This is a reading from the book of Hebrews from the World English Bible translation. You can get information regarding the World English Bible translation here . Support the show
Jan 25, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 138
What is good? I've ended almost every episode with some variation of be good and do good, but what does it mean to be good. This week I talk with Bryan Schiele and Ryan Joy of the Bible Geeks Podcast about their new season discussing being good. I'm thrilled with these guys and I love what they're doing with the topic. You can listen to their podcast here . This season they are also developing classroom and conversation materials for the series. They are two excellent guys. Support the show...
Jan 23, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 137
This time I read the book of Galatians, again from the World English Bible translation. Support the show
Jan 19, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 136
How can you help young Christians grow and participate in their newfound relationship with God? In this conversation, we talk with Tricia Stahl, author of So, You're a Christian...Now What? If you'd like to get in touch with Tricia, you can email her at tricia.stahl75@gmail.com. Support the show...
Jan 16, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Again, this is from the World English Bible translation. A simple reading. I hope this helps you. Support the show
Jan 13, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 134
This is another reading of a biblical book. This time I take on First Peter, and I plan to read Second Peter soon. I hope this helps you. Support the show
Jan 11, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 133
This is a conversation sparked by my son Kent and my good friend Scott Beyer. Also, please support Scott's new podcast, Love Better . He's an excellent guy, and if anybody knows about love, it's got to be Scott. Support the show
Jan 09, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 132
