Nate, Jon and Josh Wredberg discuss the end of chapter 9 and all of chapter 10. This passage can be broken down into two sections: A Word to the Wise and A Warning to Fools. The first section stresses the lack of control we have over our lives while the second section illustrates the consequences of being a fool. For more Christ-centered resources and information, visit us at christcenteredandclear.com
Nov 21, 2024•20 min•Ep. 152
Josh Wredberg is back again this week with Nate and Jon. They lead us through this passage that they all agree is one of the their favorites of the whole book. While hitting on a variety of topics found in the passage, they highlight the overriding message that we should enjoy life in Christ because of the reality and inevitability of death. For more Christ-centered resources and information, visit us at christcenteredandclear.com
Nov 14, 2024•18 min•Ep. 151
This week Nate and Jon are joined by Josh Wredberg. They take us through these two chapters which are filled with Christ. Although the passage gives a lot of practical advice for living, the overall theme is that wisdom is not a commodity, it is a way of relating to God, and the Word of God is always much more trustworthy than relying on our own experience. For more Christ-centered resources and information, visit us at christcenteredandclear.com
Nov 07, 2024•19 min•Ep. 150
Jeff Hay joins Jon and Nate again this week. They dissect the overriding message of this passage that there is no satisfaction found in anything of this world outside of Jesus Christ. Along the way they also find out that Nate may have read some of Jon's book! For more Christ-centered resources and information, visit us at christcenteredandclear.com
Oct 31, 2024•18 min•Ep. 149
Nate, Jon and Jeff Hay discuss three primary topics of Ecclesiastes 5: vows, the fear of God and worship. They also emphasize the Christ-centered interpretation and applications in the chapter. For more Christ-centered resources and information, visit us at christcenteredandclear.com
Oct 17, 2024•22 min•Ep. 148
Nate and Jon welcome Jeff Hay (all the way from Dublin) to the podcast to go through Ecclesiastes chapter 4. This chapter deals with justice vs injustice and oppressors vs. the oppressed before moving to a call for working together as believers in the last part of the chapter. As we examine these themes, we also recognize that there is really only one Source for true lasting justice and freedom. For more Christ-centered resources and information, visit us at christcenteredandclear.com...
Oct 10, 2024•21 min•Ep. 147
Nick Moore joins Nate and Jon for one last episode this week to dig into Ecclesiastes 3. They discuss the deep themes of the frustration of time and justice of God that are found throughout this chapter. They may also get side-tracked a bit with answering the question of whether or not we will see our pets again in Heaven. As always, they finish the episode pointing out the Christ-centered interpretation and applications. For more Christ-centered resources and information, visit us at christcent...
Oct 05, 2024•22 min•Ep. 146
Nate, Jon and Nick Moore discuss Ecclesiastes 2 in this week's podcast. During this wide-ranging discussion, they describe how all of life's pleasures quickly lose their joy when disconnected from our Savior. They also emphasize the Christ-centered interpretation and applications in the chapter. For more Christ-centered resources and information, visit us at christcenteredandclear.com
Sep 26, 2024•18 min•Ep. 145
Is pursuing wisdom really like chasing the wind? Nate, Jon and Nick Moore answer this and other important questions as they take us through the first chapter of Ecclesiastes. As usual, they specifically highlight the Christ-centered interpretation and applications in the chapter. For more Christ-centered resources and information, visit us at christcenteredandclear.com
Sep 19, 2024•19 min•Ep. 144
Today in the first episode of our Ecclesiastes series, Nate and Jon are joined by Nick Moore, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Gatlinburg, TN. After getting to know a little about Nick, the guys discuss the authorship, main themes, problem passages and strategy for preaching the book of Ecclesiastes. For more Christ-centered resources and information, visit us at christcenteredandclear.com
Sep 12, 2024•23 min•Ep. 143
As you read through the Psalms, it sometimes seems as if the psalmist is praying for the death and destruction of his enemies. Why is this and how does it match up with the message of Jesus? One of our popular Christ-Centered & Clear authors, J. Aaron White, joins Nate and Jon Akin today to discuss the subject of Imprecatory Prayers. Re-post of an episode from August 24, 2023 For more Christ-centered resources and information, visit us at christcenteredandclear.com...
Sep 05, 2024•21 min•Ep. 142
Peyton Hill joins Nate and Jon for one more episode as they tackle the extremely personal Psalm 73. They take us through the journey of this psalm as Asaph transitions from asking God why the righteous suffer to confessing that God is "holding his right hand." The conversation then moves to the fact that this psalm is about the the only truly righteous man, Jesus, and finishes up with applications for Christians today. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandcle...
Aug 22, 2024•24 min•Ep. 141
This is the conclusion of the three-part extended episode covering Psalms 22-24. Today, Nate, Jon and Peyton Hill discuss the Christ-centered connections in Psalm 24 and end the conversation with some applications for your congregations from all three psalms. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
Aug 15, 2024•27 min•Ep. 140
In the second of a three-part extended episode covering Psalms 22-24. Nate, Jon and Peyton Hill continue the discussion of these three connected Psalms with an overview of Psalm 24. They then move to the Christ-centered connections in Psalms 22 and 23. Part 3 of the episode will be posted next week. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
Aug 08, 2024•15 min•Ep. 139
Today's episode is the first of a three-part extended episode covering Psalms 22-24. Nate and Jon Akin are joined by Pastor Peyton Hill for this discussion of these three connected Psalms. During this first part of the episode, they tell us why they feel the three separate Psalms should be looked at as a whole. They also discuss a few controversial passages and challenge some misconceptions that we may have about Psalm 23. Part 2 of the episode will be posted next week. For more Christ-centered ...
Aug 01, 2024•22 min•Ep. 138
In this episode on Psalms 3, Nate and Jon Akin draw the connection between this psalm and the first two psalms, showing us that the speaker in all three is the same man. They then lead us to the Christ connections and applications. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
Jul 25, 2024•16 min•Ep. 137
In today's episode, Nate and Jon Akin explain why these two Psalms should be treated as one complete passage. They then examine what we are taught about Christ in these clearly Messianic Psalms and how it has applications for us today. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
Jul 18, 2024•25 min•Ep. 136
In this episode, the start to our summer series on Psalms, Nate and Jon Akin give us an overview of the book, including the authorship, importance and the clear Christ-centeredness of whole of the Psalms. They also discuss the different divisions of the book and tips on preaching it to your congregation. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
Jul 11, 2024•20 min•Ep. 135
This week, Nate, Jon, and Danny Akin, finish our series on the Song of Solomon. They tackle the practical applications in this chapter and point us to the Christ-centered connections. They finish the episode by stressing the importance of teaching and preaching this book in our churches today. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
Jul 05, 2024•17 min•Ep. 134
Nate and Jon's dad, Dr. Danny Akin, is with them again this week as our discussion leads to Song of Solomon 7. They point out the bridegroom's description of his bride's beauty, remind us that we are declared beautiful by our Bridegroom and challenge us in our personal relationship with our bride. They also tackle the interpretation of verses 1-5 and point us to the Christ-centered connections and applications. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com...
Jun 27, 2024•17 min•Ep. 133
Nate and Jon's dad, Dr. Danny Akin, the President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, joins them this week to discuss chapter 6 of Solomon's Song of Songs. They discuss the content of the chapter, as well as the Christ-centered connections and applications. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
Jun 20, 2024•15 min•Ep. 132
In today's episode from the Christ Centered & Clear Conference in Dallas, TX on December 5, 2022, Dr. Danny Akin teaches us how to preach Christ in the Song of Solomon. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
Jun 13, 2024•36 min•Ep. 131
In today's very informative episode from the Christ Centered & Clear Conference in Glenrothes, Scotland, Jeff Hay teaches us how to preach the Song of Songs. He explains seven ways that this book of the Old Testament points us to our Bridegroom, Jesus Christ. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
Jun 06, 2024•35 min•Ep. 130
Today, Nate, Jon and Jeff Hay examine the 5th chapter of Solomon's Song of Songs. They talk about the longing and the loss in the chapter, as well as the return to intimacy with our Beloved. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
May 30, 2024•12 min•Ep. 129
Today, Nate, Jon and Jeff Hay discuss the "wedding night" chapter of Solomon's Song of Songs. What does this chapter tell us about marital sex for the believer? And, what does it tell us about our relationship with Christ? The guys answer these questions, as well as stressing that true intimacy only comes through exclusivity. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
May 23, 2024•18 min•Ep. 128
Nate , Jon and Jeff Hay move to the 3rd chapter of Solomon's Song of Songs. This week's podcast begins with a discussion of what the Bride seeking the Bridegroom means to us as believers. Then they cover the king's procession (a New Exodus) and end with advice on how to address a passage like this with children in the congregation. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
May 16, 2024•16 min•Ep. 127
Nate and Jon are joined by Jeff Hay to discuss the 2nd chapter of Solomon's Song of Songs. They point out the allusions to Eden found in this chapter as well as the many compliments that go back and forth between the two speakers that mirror our relationship to our Bridegroom, Jesus Christ. Lastly, the discussion turns to the warning to keep the foxes out of the vineyard, and what that means for us today. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com...
May 09, 2024•24 min•Ep. 126
Nate and Jon's dad, Dr. Danny Akin, the President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, joins them again to discuss the first chapter of Solomon's Song of Songs. This week they cover the different views of interpretation as well as the Christ-centered application of the book. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
May 02, 2024•17 min•Ep. 125
Nate and Jon are again joined by their dad, Dr. Danny Akin, the President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, to discuss Solomon's Song of Songs. They cover a number of topics, including how we know Solomon is the author of this book, the main themes of the book and how we see Christ throughout this song. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
Apr 25, 2024•16 min•Ep. 124
On today's episode, Nate and Jon are joined by their dad, Dr. Danny Akin, the President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Akin shares his testimony, his early preaching experience and how his Christ-centered interpretation has changed over the years, particularly in relation to the Song of Solomon. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
Apr 18, 2024•20 min•Ep. 123
