Welcome to Season 5! In this episode, we introduce our new theme, "Did Jesus Really...?" Join us as we discuss why understanding the life and teaching of Jesus is important and helpful for us as Christians! FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY SUBMIT A QUESTION Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/...
Mar 05, 2024•19 min•Season 5Ep. 1
In the final episode of season 4, we dig deeper into how being a disciple affects our relationships with other Christians. If we follow Christ, what is our responsibility to others who do the same? Join us as we conclude "21st Century Discipleship." FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY SUBMIT A QUESTION Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchr...
Feb 26, 2024•28 min
This episode is 3 of 3 on the topic of discipleship in the context of family. Today, we talk to the kids! We've prepared today's discussion especially for kids generally ages 6-12, but we pray it will be helpful for everyone in the home as we discuss what it means to follow Jesus in our relationship with our parents. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY SUBMIT A QUESTION Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar ...
Feb 19, 2024•25 min•Season 4Ep. 15
This episode is 2 of 3 on the topic of discipleship in the context of family. Our discussion today revolves around the challenges and blessings of raising our children to be Jesus' disciples. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY SUBMIT A QUESTION Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/...
Feb 12, 2024•28 min•Season 4Ep. 14
This episode is 1 of 3 on the topic of discipleship in the context of family. Our discussion today revolves around the overlap of our responsibilities as a Disciple of Jesus and as a dad. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY SUBMIT A QUESTION Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/...
Feb 05, 2024•26 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Over the past 20 years, social media has transformed the landscape of business, politics, religion, and everyday life. In this episode, we discuss some of the potential pitfalls of social media as well as principles for engaging in social media productively as a disciple of Jesus. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY SUBMIT A QUESTION Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: ...
Jan 29, 2024•28 min•Season 4Ep. 12
While "humanism" covers a wide range of beliefs and worldviews, most have this in common: There is no supernatural and humanity is left to its own devices. As Christians, this is obviously at odds with a biblical worldview. In this episode, we discuss how elements of humanism have come to affect our worldview and things we must consider in order to keep a clear, bible-based perspective on life and the purpose of our creation. SUBMIT A QUESTION Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . ...
Jan 22, 2024•22 min•Season 4Ep. 11
In this episode, we discuss the topic of gambling. Gambling is an ancient pastime that takes many forms. What place, if any, should it have in the life of a disciple of Christ? And how can we wisely apply Scripture in this discussion? SUBMIT A QUESTION Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/...
Jan 16, 2024•24 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Returning from our break for the month of December, we discuss the topic of dancing – how does Scripture speak about dancing, why is there concern about dancing, and how can we get to the heart of the discussion? SUBMIT A QUESTION Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/...
Jan 08, 2024•26 min•Season 4Ep. 9
In this episode, we continue our discussion on evangelism – what do we need in order to evangelize? What is the nature of the gospel? And where can we start in telling people about Jesus? SUBMIT A QUESTION Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/...
Nov 27, 2023•23 min•Season 4Ep. 8
As disciples, we often understand the need to make disciples. But what that looks like and how it affects us is a more difficult discussion. SUBMIT A QUESTION Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/...
Nov 20, 2023•25 min•Season 4Ep. 7
God admires modesty, so we would be eager to understand what it is. In this episode, we consider the heart of modesty and discuss a modest lifestyle. Question of the Day: "Jesus warns in Luke 12 against 'all kinds of greed.' What other kinds of greed should we be aware of?" SUBMIT A QUESTION Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist....
Nov 13, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 6
What role alcohol should or should not play in the life of a Christian has been the subject many sermons, classes, and books. Join us as we discuss why our heart and motivation are of great importance in this type of discussion. Question of the Day: "Why is drinking alcohol such a sensitive subject among Christians?" SUBMIT A QUESTION Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our s...
Nov 06, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Material needs are a part of every day we live – food, shelter, clothing. But what happens when we become overly concerned and preoccupied with material things? In this episode, we work to better understand the nature of materialism as well as how Christians can combat the temptation to focus on physical things. Question of the Day: "Does God only hear the prayers of his children?" SUBMIT A QUESTION Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the ...
Oct 30, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In this episode, Lawrence Kelly joins us for a discussion of surrounding the Holy Spirit, ending by considering what it means to live and walk in the Spirit. Question of the Day: "I very much desire to live by the Spirit. How do I live a life led by the Spirit?" SUBMIT A QUESTION Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/...
Oct 23, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In this episode, we discuss the danger of idolatry for 21st century Christians. How can we better understand modern-day idolatry, how can we identify our own idols, and what can we do to "flee idolatry," as Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 10:14? Question of the Day: "In your estimation, what do you think is the biggest form of idolatry for us today? Where would you start with the discussion of idolatry?" SUBMIT A QUESTION: https://forms.gle/Ez6hGTgkA5tQ3i8u8 Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a...
Oct 16, 2023•20 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Season 4 comes with a new theme and a new format! The goal of this season is to think about modern-day topics from a biblical perspective. There are many issues and arguments today that are not specifically spoken of in Scripture, but that does not mean that Scripture has nothing to say about these topics. In this season, we will consider practical ways in which our lives are affected when we choose to be modern day disciples of Jesus. SUBMIT A QUESITON: https://forms.gle/Ez6hGTgkA5tQ3i8u8 Fill ...
Oct 09, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 1
As we wrap up Season 3, we consider some final thoughts about the power of prayer, confidence in praying, and living life in light of our prayer. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/...
Oct 02, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 16
In this episode, we discuss pornography. This episode is the third of a series called "Present-Day Praying." The purpose of these episodes is to discuss how to better THINK and PRAY about current events and cultural issues from a scriptural perspective. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/...
Sep 25, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 15
In this episode, we discuss abortion. This episode is the third of a series called "Present-Day Praying." The purpose of these episodes is to discuss how to better THINK and PRAY about current events and cultural issues from a scriptural perspective. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/...
Sep 18, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 14
In this episode, we discuss suffering, pain, and trial. This episode is the second of a series called "Present-Day Praying." The purpose of these episodes is to discuss how to better THINK and PRAY about current events and cultural issues from a scriptural perspective. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/...
Sep 11, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Join us on this episode as we answer some of our most common questions regarding prayer. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/...
Sep 04, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 12
In this episode, we discuss the LGBTQ movement. This episode is the first of a series called "Present-Day Praying." The purpose of these episodes is to discuss how to better THINK and PRAY about current events and cultural issues from a scriptural perspective. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/...
Aug 28, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 11
In Ephesians we read two prayers which the apostle Paul prayed for his brothers and sisters in Christ. In this episode, we consider these prayers and how we can model the same hearts in our prayers today. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/...
Aug 21, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Prayer is always important, but how much more emphatically important when we are in the middle of big changes and significant decisions? In today's episode, we discuss the role prayer plays in the process of appointing additional shepherds, specifically because we are entering that time of change here at the church in Cedar Park. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site a...
Aug 14, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 9
A truth of human existence is change. As Christians, it is important we recognize that though times and circumstances change, God does not. When we recognize God's eternal and unchanging nature, we are better equipped to communicate with him when our life is ever-changing and tumultuous. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/...
Aug 07, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 8
When Jesus prays in John 17, he prays for himself, his apostles, and all who would have faith in him because of his apostles' teachings. In this episode, we discuss what we can learn from Jesus' prayer. How does it affect our prayer? What encouragement can we take from the fact that Jesus prayed for us? Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchu...
Jul 31, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Because we are fighting a spiritual battle, we need to be spiritually equipped. In this episode, we discuss the role prayer plays in our spiritual warfare as well as what it means to "labor" or "struggle" in prayer. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/...
Jul 24, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Prayer is powerful becasue God is powerful. But prayer is also a tool by which God can change us – reconnecting us to him, reminding us of the bigger picture, and realigning us with his will. In this episode we consider how prayer can help us when get "out of alignement" from the Lord. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/...
Jul 17, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 5
We often think of prayer as being about the words we say. While those are not inconsequential, what is far more important is the heart we bring to prayer. Join us as we touch on Matthew 6, Luke 18, and James 1 to better understand how prayer is "more than words." Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question . Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/...
Jul 10, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 4
