Send us a text God’s greatness is that He is the Almighty, Sovereign Creator, Master, and Sustainer of the entire universe. In comparison to God’s greatness, we are small and insignificant – a fact that we need to grasp to have a proper view of God and give Him His due glory. However, along with being great, God is also good. His goodness is manifested in His care, concern, protection, grace, and mercy towards His children. When you really think about it, it is mind blowing that considering God’...
Jan 17, 2022•36 min
Send us a text This time of year many Christians make New Year’s resolutions that often include spiritual disciplines like reading our Bibles every day, praying more, or sinning less. And perhaps, the biggest resolutions many Christians make is that they want have more faith. And regardless of having the best intentions most of us at some point have ended up dropping the ball on those resolutions sometimes when we’re not even too far into the new year. When it comes to having the desire to read ...
Jan 10, 2022•40 min
Send us a text With a new year comes new year's resolutions! So many make resolutions that involve a change in their lives. But true change or transformation can only come with hard work and consistency. Whether you want to be a premier athlete or just get healthy, a real commitment is required. The same is true with our growth as a Christian. We may not aspire to become a brilliant theologian, but if we are truly saved, there should be a hunger in us to get to know the God who saved us. Truly u...
Jan 03, 2022•34 min
Send us a text We've reached the last episode in our series, Make Way for The King. Why did Jesus choose to make His very first post resurrection appearance to Mary Magdalene? Who else did He appear to and why? Why does Jesus still bear the scars of His crucifixion? What does it mean that the Apostles spoke in tongues at Pentecost? Does Jesus bodily appear on earth now? And why did Peter throw himself into the sea? Join us as we delve into what happened immediately following Jesus’ resurrection,...
Dec 27, 2021•36 min
Send us a text We hope this series, is making you think more deeply about our Savior as we go through the Advent season! We’re less than a week away from the day we celebrate Jesus’ birth, but we wouldn’t be celebrating His birth if we didn’t have reason to celebrate His death, which is what we’re diving into today! Jesus and the Apostles traveled around a lot during His three-year ministry. But there eventually came a point when He did turn to head back to Jerusalem, knowing He was going to die...
Dec 20, 2021•37 min
Send us a text In this episode, we look at the parables of Jesus. Every one of Jesus' parables is about the Kingdom of God. They teach us different Truths about the Kingdom of God and what it means to be a citizen of the Kingdom. Additionally, the parables are meant to divide. While the entire theme of the Bible is God’s Redemptive plan for His people, there is a sub theme of division – the divide between the godly line and the ungodly line – the people who belong to God and the people who do no...
Dec 13, 2021•52 min
Send us a text As we continue to delve into the earthly ministry of Jesus, in this episode, we look at some of the miracles Jesus performed. What constitutes a real miracle? Are there specific times when God uses miracles? How do the miracles of the Old Testament compare to the miracles of Jesus? Is God still performing miracles today? What do Jesus' miracles tell us about Him? Tune in for answers to these questions and so many more! Thanks for tuning in! Be sure to check out everything Proverbs...
Dec 06, 2021•35 min
Send us a text Moving on in the earthly life of Jesus, in this episode, we delve into the crowd Jesus hung with - His Apostles. You can tell a lot about a person by the company they keep. What do these guys that Jesus hand-picked say about Jesus. Why chose who He did? What happened to all of them? Are Apostles disciples? Are disciples Apostles? Are there any Apostles today? For the answers to these questions and so much more, tune in! Thanks for tuning in! Be sure to check out everything Proverb...
Nov 29, 2021•58 min
Send us a text Continuing in our series, Make Way for the King, where we look at the earthly life and mission of Jesus, in this episode, "Of the Father's Love Begotten," we delve into the boy, Jesus, at the Temple, His baptism, His relationship within the Trinity with God the Father and the Holy Spirit, and His Transfiguration. Join us as we defy politicians and "medical professionals" who say we need to cancel Christmas, by, instead, magnifying the reason to celebrate Christmas all the more! An...
Nov 22, 2021•41 min
Send us a text There are medical "professionals" and even politicians who are hinting that due to Covid and supply chain issues, Christmas may have to be cancelled, or will at least be ruined. The arrogance and presumption of that statement is not only highly offensive, but absolutely impossible! In this first episode of our new series, Make Way for the King, we begin to look in depth at the birth of Christ - what it really means for us and why regardless if there are presents, decorations, feas...
Nov 15, 2021•41 min
Send us a text We have come to the last episode in our series, Reading Between the Lions, a study on the book of Daniel. There's a lot of history and prophecy packed into this last episode! What is the "Abomination that Causes Desolation?" Why were the Jewish people persecuted even longer than the first appointed time? Why did the Greeks hate the Jewish religion so much? Why did everyone kill each other in the ancient world by poisoning them? Why did the Greeks play sports naked and why did ever...
Nov 08, 2021•30 min
Send us a text God’s sovereignty is one of the most important theological truths to be grasped. Understanding and trusting in His sovereign control of the world makes all the difference in how we view and how we live our lives. Even if we can’t understand how it works completely; it is what the Bible teaches! When we began the book of Daniel, we stressed how God is working out His plan and is totally in charge of all nations and their rulers, as well as every molecule in the universe. We see thi...
Nov 01, 2021•24 min
Send us a text In this Episode, we come close to the end of Daniel's life, and we see that God is still using him. Daniel receives a message from Gabriel an angel. A message so overwhelming for Daniel, he faints - 3 times! What could be that overwhelming? A battle with the Kings of Persia and Greece that was so difficult that this angel had to call in Michael the Archangel to help him! Are these real earthly kings or Satan's minions? Tune in and join us as we delve into Daniel chapter 10! Thanks...
Oct 25, 2021•26 min
Send us a text There are people who always want to know the future? Most people would like nothing more than to have a magic 8 ball to consult whenever they want to know what’s in store for them. This is why books on Revelation or other Biblical prophecy that make specific predictions usually become best sellers. Some of them even assign exact dates to events they say are going to take place. But the imagery in apocalyptic literature is used to both conceal and reveal. And while the original aud...
Oct 18, 2021•36 min
Send us a text In this episode, we tackle chapter 8 of the book of Daniel and the need for animal control! Chapter 8 is one of the rare times where pretty much everyone agrees on the interpretation, and that's because the text tells us exactly who the symbols given represent. So much easier when it does that! So who is this ram with 2 long horns that comes out of the bush and this goat with the conspicuous horn that charges across the world to attack the ram? And what the heck does any of this h...
Oct 11, 2021•25 min
Send us a text We have all probably had dreams that were so disturbing that we have woken up suddenly with our hearts pounding and maybe even in a sweat. We take a deep breath, relieved and thankful when we realize that it was just a dream. It may take a while to get the disturbing images out of our mind, but eventually, our minds quiet and we go back to sleep. Imagine one of those nights; only when you wake up, you realize that what you had was not a dream, but a vision given to you by God that...
Oct 04, 2021•35 min
Send us a text In this episode, we tackle another very familiar story in Scripture - Daniel in the Lion's Den. This story has been retold so many times and in so many "cutesy" ways that it has become more fairy tale than theology! But this is way more than a story of how God saved Daniel from getting eaten by lions. Daniel chapter 6 shows us that politics matter. They mattered for Daniel and the rest of the Jews at that time, and they matter for us now. Many Christian brothers and sisters all ov...
Sep 27, 2021•33 min
Send us a text We've titled this episode “Going Down in a Blaze of Glory” – a term used to describe a final action done in an extraordinary and impressive manner. King Belshazzar of Babylon tried to do just this when he threw a lavish banquet while the Persian - Mede empire was on his doorstep about to overthrow Babylon. But instead of going down in a blaze of glory, he pees his pants when he receives a dire message scrolled on the wall by a bodiless hand. Daniel Chapter 5 shows us the emptiness...
Sep 20, 2021•23 min
Send us a text Just when you think the Book of Daniel can’t get any more dramatic or incredible, along comes chapter 4! Usually, God accomplishes the extraordinary by using a series of ordinary events. However, in the book of Daniel, God does many extraordinary things outright! Event after event, God shows His might and sovereignty by doing things in a way that leaves absolutely no doubt it is the Hand of God controlling everything. In this episode, we see King Nebuchadnezzar have another dream....
Sep 13, 2021•38 min
Send us a text Have you ever been so moved by something that you knew it changed your life only to discover a few weeks, or maybe only days, later, you are right back to where you were before? Maybe some of us know someone who promises they will change, and maybe they do for a short time, but before too long they are right back to engaging in the same destructive behavior. On the flip side, maybe we, or someone we know always seems poised no matter what their circumstances. They always have a se...
Sep 06, 2021•34 min
Send us a text King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon had a troubling dream that kept him awake. As most of us know, eating those royal treats will do that sometimes! But this dream was from God; not a late-night snack, (although God could have used a snack as one of the means to him having a dream!) The wise men and enchanters of the country have a problem. King Nebuchadnezzar wants someone to tell him not only what the dream means, but he wants the person to tell him what the dream was in the first pl...
Aug 30, 2021•33 min
Send us a text In this episode, we begin our 12 week series, Reading Between the Lions; a study on the Book of Daniel. We begin with some background and historical information to get a good foundation for the rest of the book. We delve into how the leaders of nations, when they want those in their land to assimilate to their beliefs and way of life, do so by indoctrination. This is true whether the people are there by choice or as a result of being conquered. Join us as we study this fascination...
Aug 23, 2021•32 min
Send us a text To celebrate 100 Episodes, we invited listeners to submit questions they would like Biblical answers to. We have chosen 16 to answer on this episode - Some examples are: How can I be sure I am saved? What is the unforgiveable sin? What is the difference between false teaching and bad theology? How do I know if I am overdependent on someone? How do I get out of the funk when everything in my life is going wrong? How honest should we be when teaching the Bible to our kids? And so mu...
Aug 16, 2021•40 min
Send us a text We are at the last episode of our series, Dysfunctional Children, Functional God. Now that we have looked at the dysfunctional children, in this episode, we turn our attention to the father in the parable of the prodigal son. The father in this story Jesus told represents God. How does the father's attitude and actions towards the defiant son and the rule-following son mirror God's attitude and actions towards us? What are the most important takeaways from this parable and the oth...
Aug 09, 2021•22 min
Send us a text In Part 3 of our mini series, Dysfunctional Children, Functional God, we look at our last dysfunctional child - The Rule Follower. Now, rule following is usually a good thing - in fact, not following any rules, like we see in society today, can lead to lawlessness. But what happens when rule following goes bad? What happens when, like the elder brother in the parable of the prodigal son, our rule following supersedes everything else. If "rule breaking" is sinful, how can "rule fol...
Aug 02, 2021•34 min
Send us a text In this episode, we begin to delve into what is commonly known as the parable of the prodigal son. We take a hard look at the younger son, who is defiant, selfish, and cruel to his father. His wild ways eventually lead him to desperation with only one hope - returning in disgrace to the father he had so callously fled from. This is a well-know parable, but we dig in deep to see how we were all the younger son at some point in our lives. And we all have much to learn from him! Than...
Jul 26, 2021•22 min
Send us a text In this episode, we begin our series, Dysfunctional Children, Functional God. Join us as we spend 4 weeks digging into what is commonly known as the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Most know this parable as a tale Jesus told about a son who leaves his father, squanders his money, and comes back with his tail between his leg throwing himself on his father's mercy. But it is so much more! Join us as we dig into the rich theology in this parable, as well as the parables Jesus tells alon...
Jul 19, 2021•22 min
Send us a text We all know the command to love our enemies. Jesus expects us to put the best interests of everyone, even our enemies, before our own. But what about those who are not are enemies? Maybe they are friends or family members, or church members, and for various reasons, they are just unlovable? Or what if it’s us who is really difficult for the people around you to love? Do we just suck it up and accept that they are who they are, or we are who we are, and just use the same concept as...
Jul 12, 2021•35 min
Send us a text Who hasn't played the Blame Game? After all, nobody wants to get into trouble or get caught doing something they aren't supposed to be doing! And certainly none of us ever wants to be proven wrong! It's so much easier to just cast the blame onto someone else, or give excuses, or just not take responsibility. Even if we can't completely exonerate ourselves, casting off some of the blame onto someone else can help spread the muck around so it doesn't all fall onto our heads! This is...
Jul 05, 2021•32 min
Send us a text Most Christians would say that lying is pretty black and white. It's a sin to do it, period. But if it's so black and white why does just about every Christian struggle with on a fairly regular basis? Is it ever okay to lie? Is there ever a situation where it's not a sin? Is lying to yourself, others, and God all the same and all equally serious? Is it okay to lie about something inconsequential to save someone's feelings? Why do we lie to begin with? In this episode, we delve int...
Jun 28, 2021•31 min
