We interview a Semson Lor, a Hmong student in the Pastoral Studies Institute (PSI). We learn about his studies and share our stories about why we wanted to become pastors. Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod...
We talk about the good Samaritan and see how this is truly Christ who saves us from sins beating. Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod
A familiar parable (the pharisee and tax collector) yet having a lot for us to think about and discuss. Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod
Pastor Dave Ruddat and Pastor Will Harley have a lighthearted episode where we list our top 5 things we are thankful for in 2022. What are the top five things (besides Jesus and sweater vests) you are thankful for in 2022?
God's Word accomplishes his purpose, what's so scandalous about that? Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod
Church mergers and multisite ministry is not as doom and gloom as somethink. Can two churches merge and thrive? What should congregations consider as they think about church mergers? What is the difference between multi-site ministry and a bi-parish ministry? Types of mergers? When should congregations decide NOT to merge? All questions we ask and more, as we interview a fellow podcaster, Michael Zarling, pastor of a multi-site ministry in Racine Wisconsin called Water of life ( www.wateroflifel...
We go through another scandalous story that cause us to see clearly ourselves and our Savior. Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod
Today we continue our discussion on Scandalous Stories. We focus our attention on Luke 13:18-20. Also, Pastor Harley takes his turn on doing the video. Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod...
A new series about the parables of Jesus, those scandalous stories that cause us to see clearly ourselves and our Savior. The first show is entitled: We need a prostitute. Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod...
We got past the monsters at the end of the book, now what is in store for the people of God? Let us bask in the pictures given to us of the victorious people of God and of the Lamb who shepherds them. https://castingnetspod.podbean.com/ Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod...
The end result of the big three enemies of Christ. Discover with us the great "buts" in the midst of terrible news. https://castingnetspod.podbean.com/ Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod...
God's judgment is linear, not circular. Discover with us how the vision of the 7 bowls gives insight and comfort for us as we consider the last day. https://castingnetspod.podbean.com/ Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod...
We close out the vision of the 7 visions. What do the three angels represent, who is wielding the heavenly sickle, and what's with plagues coming out of the tabernacle? https://castingnetspod.podbean.com/ Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod...
the history of Christianity from the villains point of view.
Vision of the Seven Trumpets https://castingnetspod.podbean.com/ Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod
Vision of the Seven Seals. This podcast had some technical issues, but we had good coffee, and Jesus (you know, in the text...) https://castingnetspod.podbean.com/ Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Watch the video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/castingnetspod...
We go through the letters to the 7 churches., and drink bad coffee. https://castingnetspod.podbean.com/ Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEQBBykU8roTaup_rX05tfg...
As promised, we go through the book of revelation. We set our goals for the book of Revelation. We introduce main themes and concepts of the book. Numerology (do they mean what we think they mean?) Chapter 1 https://castingnetspod.podbean.com/ Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Watch the video on facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast...
Pastor Dave and Will discuss today the importance of forgiveness. We may even debunk some of the thoughts people have about forgiveness. In the end we want to assure you all of the full and free forgiveness you have through Christ Jesus. If you don't listen to this one, you are forgiven...But only this once. Casting Nets https://castingnetspod.podbean.com/ Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Listen also on Youtube:...
Luther, the man, the myth, the legend. Myths can unite us as a culture, but in our culture of fake news and fact-checking, are we doing a disservice to the Gospel if, due to intellectual laziness, we perpetuate myths about Luther? Join us as we talk about 6 myths about Luther and Lutheranism What other myths about Luther or Lutheranism do you want us to talk about? Let us know. Casting Nets https://castingnetspod.podbean.com/ Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnets...
Today we talk about Marriage. Marriage is a gift that is opened to soon and thrown away to quickly. Join as we look at a Fatherly article on the top reason why Good Marriages Go Bad. Website/podcast we mentioned: https://movingtoaten.com/ Fatherly Article : https://www.fatherly.com/love-money/reasons-marriage-fail-first-five-years Casting Nets https://castingnetspod.podbean.com/ Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Listen also on Youtube:...
Got heresies? We talk about them today. Dave and Will talk about the most common heresies that still have their grasps on the modern Christian church. They are: Judaizers, Theology of Glory, Marcionism/Antinomianism, Gnosticism, Origen, and Pelagianism Casting Nets https://castingnetspod.podbean.com/ Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Listen also on Youtube:...
Will Harley was reading through the book " Without Flesh ," and He and Dave talk about one chapter in the book about the power of words (although Dave may only want to talk about his most recent favorite Dad jokes). While it may seem like we are just geeking out on theology (which, if we're honest, we like to do), but the words we speak, whether in church or in the home, have a powerful creative impact on those who hear them (even if it's dad jokes creating laughter or eye rolls). Casting Nets h...
Today we welcome Susan L. Fink, the author of "Selfcare: Selfish or Sacred." Susan joins us to discuss 10 myths Christians hold about self-care and how we as Christians are called to take care of ourselves and others. For more information: www.susanlfink.com www.amazon.com Casting Nets Email: castingnetspod@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/castingnetspodcast Listen also on Youtube:...
A fun activity for dads to do with their children, go through the scary monsters of the Bible! What makes them scary? Discover with us the role of scary monsters in the spiritual education of your children. Rahab (Job 9, 29, and Isaiah 51:9) Angels ( Lutheran satire video https://youtu.be/E0_Drk-nCrI ) Leviathan (Job 3, Job 41, Isaiah 27:1) Dragon (Revelation 12) Beasts of the Sea and Land (Revelation 13) Locusts (Revelation 9) and others... Casting Nets https://castingnetspod.podbean.com/ Email...
A paper given in 1986 (36 years ago) have any bearing on us today? (I just realized today it's on the WLS essays site). yes, because people are people, and church attitudes tend to resurface, especially sinful ones for Devil likes to recycle). Topics Small Church mentality is different than a large church mentality Danger of a pastor having the wrong mentality in a small church setting. Addressing small church challenges (poor self image, finances and resources, and isolation) Blessings of a sma...
We welcome Rochelle Manzano (LMFT, SAC-IT, EMDR, BD-TMH), licensed marriage and family therapist with Christian Family Solutions. https://christianfamilysolutions.org/about/provider-staff/rochelle-manzano/ Topics we talked about: Overcoming mental health stigmas Identifying at-risk teens and PTSD. Markers parents use to identify mental health issue in their teen(s). Keeping the lines of communication open in the home. What does the Christian church do well in addressing teen mental health, and w...
Pastor Harley and Pastor Ruddat pick their top prayers of the Bible. What are your top 5 prayers of the Bible? Here are our "Honorable Mentions" Genesis 18:16-33 Psalm 139 1 Kings 18 2 Kings 6:17 Daniel 9:11-19 our top 5 5. Habakkuk 3:2-19 4. Acts 4:24 3. 1 Kings 8:22-53 2. Acts 7:60 1. ????? What are your top 5? comment below (facebook) or sent us an email at castingnetspod@gmail.com
Pastor Ruddat and his brother Jon Ruddat talk about different techniques they have used in their prayer lives, and most importantly, MODEL them. * Lord’s Prayer * ACTS (Adoration, Confession,Thanksgiving,Supplication) * Praying through the scriptures * Impromptu prayers * 5 finger prayer (Thumb - Those closest to me; Pointer - those who lead the way (pastors, teachers); Middle finger - those in authority; Ring finger - those who are weak; Pinky finger - myself.) Jon's many hats Outside the Box U...
Doxology, is it biblical? Q&A "Should I look for a visible answer to my prayer?
