How do we effectively apply true biblical principles in order to shepherd our child's heart? Today, we're joined by my wife and daughter as we share our personal experiences of raising our children and applying these values in our own lives. We discuss two important resources, Shepherding a Child's Heart by Ted Tripp and Boundaries with Kids by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, and how they have influenced and shaped our approach to parenting. We delve into the power of intrinsic motivation...
Jun 28, 2023•39 min•Ep. 105
What if the origins of our most beloved holidays aren't as wholesome as we think? In today's episode, we unravel the surprising connections between ancient pagan rituals and our modern celebrations. Listen closely, as we reveal the hidden past of Christmas and Halloween. From the Roman festival of Saturnalia to the Persian religion of Mithraism, we examine the ancient traditions that have shaped our Christmas customs. With Halloween, we delve into the Celtic festival of Samhain and the eerie sup...
Jun 14, 2023•53 min•Ep. 104
Get your bible out and follow along as we find the lessons of truth in chapters 11 - 19 in Luke. We look at nuggets regarding the heart of prayer, why we should take no thought for the things we need, what it means to be "watching" and "waiting", the cost of discipleship, the temptation of men with riches & the antidote, and the epitome of a rich man responding to Jesus. "Message Our Father's Heart a Question or Response" Support the show Thank you so much for listening and sharing with othe...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 103
From the early days of your youth, from the time we began setting our affections on things below, we have been erecting tables/altars of idols in our own hearts. If God is at work cleaning His house of all our personal idols, then when He speaks to us, we must respond with our compliance acknowledging the truth. WE have to turn the tables and tear them down. God is a jealous God and will have no idols before Him… none! No, not one. "Message Our Father's Heart a Question or Response" Support the ...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 102
What are some of the things we hear from the Lord in... John 9 - Jesus heals the blind man John 10 - the Good Shepherd, the sheep, yet I and my Father are one John 11 - I am the resurrection and the life ...and the life lessons that apply to us today? "Message Our Father's Heart a Question or Response" Support the show Thank you so much for listening and sharing with others! We would very much appreciate you continuing to FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE, and LIKE us through any of the following platforms: Sub...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 101
“The Trinity”… ALMOST as old as the dawn of time. Definitely as old in human history as when man rejected their Creator and began to worship their own creation. The idea of “the Trinity” has so permeated our “religious thought” that most religions over the past several millennia have come to accept its validity. The thought has permeated many nations and cultures worldwide throughout man’s history and demonstrates the old adage that something repeated often enough and long enough often becomes t...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 100
The scriptures instruct us that if anyone desires the position of a bishop, that number one, that's a good thing, but also number two, they must meet certain qualifications (all found in 1 Tim 3). This episode looks at the characteristics and attributes of good leaders and the qualities they should have to gain the trust of those supporting them and the work that needs to be accomplished. Leadership is influence. Though all of these principles are found in the scriptures for leaders, they apply ...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 99
This episode highlights the history of the Israelites from Ezra and Nehemiah’s perspectives. We observe the Lord’s faithfulness to His word and His people, regardless of their faithlessness, even amidst their faithlessness. Reviewing the words of the law caused a heavy spirit of conviction, sorrow, and grief to fall on them. The people of God began to fast, confess their sins and that of their fathers, and worship the Lord their God. This response resulted in true repentance, which always acknow...
Apr 05, 2023•50 min•Ep. 98
The Word (of God) is akin to the water or snow that falls on the earth and when it gets mixed with the earth (the faith of man), eventually it brings forth the fruit that the Word declared from heaven intended. The Word, with the cooperation and willing submission of man, is to execute the Lord's will (His pleasure), show the Lord's ways (His manner of life), and manifest God's works in the earth. The Man Jesus Christ epitomized that for us all. "Message Our Father's Heart a Question or Response...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 97
One of the most important things for young men of God to find out, as early as possible, is their responsibility in this life that they have been given. When it’s all been said, and it’s all been done, and the race is run, we all will be held accountable for what we have done with the life our God has graciously and mercifully given to us. We live in an age and culture (America) where “rights” are exalted… "I have the right to speak what I want, the right to bear arms, the right to our religious...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 96
In this lesson, we connect the dots in the gospel of John to discern the prophetic emphasis of the gift of God, the Living Water, the promise of the Father, the Holy Spirit given to those that believe in Him. Jesus confronts and deals with our sin first, so repentance is required from us. We also discuss the spiritual meaning and significance of eating His flesh and drinking His blood in order to prepare hearts to receive His Spirit. When we do receive His Spirit, we will begin to learn what to ...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 95
Whether we are young or old, we are all infected with this alien presence… it’s evil, and it’s not the devil. It’s sin. It’s infected all our conscious and visible aspects, body and mind. We are wholly not worthy! There is nothing in us that is valuable, we are corrupt, within ourselves there is this constant bickering, fighting, disagreement, second-guessing, uncertainty, and insecurity. Day by day, we are getting older, and nearer to death. Bishop, elder, Dr., teacher, nurse, marketer, stay-at...
Feb 15, 2023•49 min•Ep. 94
This episode is an elaborate, more in-depth study of the word inheritance or inherit and how it is tied to the word "possession". We take a look at how it applies to the Levites of the Old Covenant and the Church in the New Covenant. We also consider how it applies to God and His own inheritance, and how it applies to the holy relationship of marriage. "Message Our Father's Heart a Question or Response" Support the show Thank you so much for listening and sharing with others! We would very much ...
Feb 01, 2023•50 min•Ep. 93
A simple lesson from Psalm 106: a warning to us about the downward spiral of falling away and how to avoid it. "Message Our Father's Heart a Question or Response" Support the show Thank you so much for listening and sharing with others! We would very much appreciate you continuing to FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE, and LIKE us through any of the following platforms: Substack: https://ourfathersheart.substack.com/ Website: ourfathersheart.org Podcast: https://ourfathersheart.buzzsprout.com/share Twitter: htt...
Jan 25, 2023•17 min•Ep. 92
Essential to being a wise man is teachability, correctability and humility. He is a life-long learner. A lone ranger he is not, because he understands and is humble enough to recognize that he does not know everything… he doesn’t see everything… he doesn’t hear everything… he doesn’t discern everything. Another distinguishing characteristic of his is that he has the reigns of his tongue and exhibits self-control. He accepts that wisdom is the principal thing and when he hears the Word, he does i...
Jan 11, 2023•42 min•Ep. 91
In this last episode of 2022, we take a brief look, for new listeners, at all the podcasts that were released this year, giving a short synopsis of a certain few that were notable to us. We also count down the top 10 podcasts downloaded from 2022 and notable mentions, including devices used and locations worldwide that have listened to Our Father's Heart. My wife and I share some things the Lord has been teaching us this past year and we conclude with what we should be doing as Christians as the...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 90
This biblical lesson is on the principle of submission. Regardless of what we see in our experience, God is absolutely sovereign. Sometimes, it is difficult to swallow some scriptures on subjecting ourselves to governing authorities and so we address some of the following questions like: How do we conduct ourselves in relation to governing authorities? How is the principle applied, even when those we are submitting ourselves to are evil and wicked? What are the limiting principles, if any, to th...
Dec 21, 2022•55 min•Ep. 89
This particular teaching comes from the well-known book of Ruth. However, in my humble opinion, the focus is really on Naomi, the mother-in-law of Ruth, and the ramifications of the decision Ruth made to remain with Naomi. Nevertheless, the poignant story of these two women is one of the few accounts of the scriptures that focuses on women and how the Lord Sees (El Roi) their bitter plight in life and shows Himself mighty and faithful to them when they show themselves faithful to Him and each ot...
Dec 07, 2022•57 min•Ep. 88
We close out our series by addressing how the removal of God from our lives continues to lead to increasing numbers of mental health issues. Also, rather than seeing the influence of the Church on the world, we are now seeing a greater degree of influence of the world on the Church because the world and many saints are succumbing to the seductress, the immoral woman who tempts all the world to sin. This harlot is leading countless souls to the deep pit of hell. We look at the examples of Samson,...
Nov 23, 2022•31 min•Ep. 87
We start to close out this series with the last 3 topics here. Insecurities come from comparisons, yet Wisdom says to us, "For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise." Social media, for young people, can amplify our insecurities because of our immaturity. Peer pressure only adds to this burden. We also touch upon "manifesting" and its connection to ne...
Nov 16, 2022•27 min•Ep. 86
As we continue talking about these topics, we come to the subject of smoking and drinking. For the Christian, we must keep in mind the following truth... our lives are not our own. We have been bought with a price we can never repay and our only reasonable service is to present ourselves daily to the Lord as a holy and acceptable living sacrifice. The overarching principle of all these topics is the following scripture: Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dw...
Nov 09, 2022•18 min•Ep. 85
This episode starts off by briefly recapping where we have come from thus far in this series, but before we get back to our series and share our conversation on divorce, I wanted to take the liberty of using the first part of this episode to share with you some interesting information that I came across lately that I feel was important to share about marriage and family. I also wanted to share my personal experience of being raised up in a divorced family. Although, I have shared my testimony in...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 84
In this episode, we continue the conversation on relationships. We discuss the "dating of the world" today and how it contrasts with the complete lack of dating found in the scriptures. Since this is true, we discuss what biblical principles are found in the Word concerning holy relationships and explain how to properly apply them to our relationships, especially with respect to finding our future spouse. We also contrast the idea of dating with courtship and how when appropriately carried out, ...
Oct 26, 2022•38 min•Ep. 83
In this episode of Our Father's Heart, our special guests share their testimonies in regard to relationships, dating and courtship, pornography, and masturbation. What do you do to avoid falling? What do you do when you have fallen? Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. (Pro 4:23) We pray that you will also find wisdom in our exchanges on how to apply the principles of God to our present-day affairs. It is essential to have these conversations with our own ...
Oct 19, 2022•44 min•Ep. 82
In this episode, we address the sacred golden cow of our youth - music. As our special guests share their differing experiences and upbringings, giving testimony of what the Lord has shown them over the years, we look at the persuasiveness of music in our society. We also delve into scriptures that illuminate why music is so powerfully influential and why we need to be very watchful and alert in regard to what we are allowing to be seeded into our spirits by what we hear. Also, we share why we e...
Oct 12, 2022•59 min•Ep. 81
Today starts of a multi-part series on different topics for young adults. We have some special guests that will be joining us for this special 2-month, 8-part series and we are hoping that you the listener will be able to use our conversations to help open the door to these conversations in your own home. The scriptures tell us in Proverbs that, "Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. " (Pro 4:7) We pray that you will also find wisdom in ...
Oct 05, 2022•59 min•Ep. 80
Every member in the body must recognize the value, the gifts, the anointing of God in other members of the body. We must find ways to edify one another so that we can all come to the unity of the faith and the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, mature in Him. Growth in the body does not happen exclusively and altogether independently of the surrounding parts of the body. Every aspect of the body is interdependent and grows in conjunction with one another. No member of the body is hig...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 79
The study is focused on the book of Galatians and what it teaches us regarding the works of the law vs walking in the Spirit. We are not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ, for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified (Gal 2:16). The law does not supersede the promise, the Spirit of God. Please visit Our Father's Heart for more information and if you would like to support our efforts you can do so through Paypal , Cash App ( $jbenjesus ), or Venmo ( @jbenj...
Sep 07, 2022•56 min•Ep. 78
It's important that at various times in our life we do a spiritual "check up". We must always guard our heart from the tares the enemy is trying to sow in us. It is an honorable thing that we wrestle against doubt and unbelief. Admit it. It’s a sign that you are fighting the good fight of faith & working out your own salvation with fear and trembling. A sign that your are not growing complacent in your faith walk. We are all human and have yet to be perfected by the love of God, which is the...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 77
The dead are all around us. In our culture, the dead are called zombies. Hollywood portrays them as being unable to recognize how hideous, decrepit, and wicked they are and they are always out to get the living to turn them into the walking dead. However, Jesus said, "the hour is coming, and now is, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God; and those who hear will live." Now is the time when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and live. Spiritually speaking there are zombie...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 76
