Sure, we all have a past. We all have a story, but sometimes we are too embarrassed of our story to even begin to share it with others. We allow our vanity to keep us from sharing with others that they might be encouraged by our story, and more importantly, by HIS story in us! Luke's account of Paul before King Agrippa offers us an out line. Tell of your past, your personal encounter with the Savior, and challenge others to do the same. We are changed by Christ in us, and that change is the brea...
Mar 26, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 46
Death. It is appointed once for everyone (Hebrews 9:27). It is not an easy topic, but this isn't your typical conversation about death. In fact, our lives were meant to be lived out loud. We are intended to not stay silent, otherwise the rocks will cry out in praise (Luke 19:40). All of creation sings the praises of our God, don't you think it is time for us to join in? So, let's talk about death.
Mar 19, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 45
We are called to love. We are to be humble...but with humility comes vulnerability and accountability..and then this: "Simon, Simon, look out. Satan has asked to sift you like wheat. But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers." - Jesus (Luke 22:31-32) We have a Savior who warns us, prays for us, and intercedes on our behalf! But we also need to be realistic in this world we are in. This one truly is from the heart.&n...
Mar 12, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 44
Who am I? It's the age old question we all try to answer. It may better be answered by saying Who were we created to be? We are sinners. We are evil. And until we have an understanding of that, we can never grow as we were intended. God alone can fix it for us, but we are constantly trying to fix it ourselves. The answer? Trust Him. He is the Answer.
Mar 05, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 43
Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Often we don't exactly know where the journey may take us, but if we trust God there are many times we have been told what "must" happen...are we willing to do what is necessary to travel to our destination? "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path." - Proverbs 3:5-6
Feb 26, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 42
Why is it we are content staying in our comfort zones? What is it that makes us want to remove any discomfort from our lives? We were not made to be comfortable in fleshly desires, and quite honestly, if the things going on around us in the world today do not make you uncomfortable...maybe you need to rethink somethings... Hold on....you're about to become uncomfortable. "You were running well. Who prevented you from being persuaded regarding the truth? This persuasion does not come from the one...
Feb 19, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 41
"Come and See" - John 1:46b Those whose lives were changed by an encounter with Jesus wanted others to find the same joy they had found, and they did it with these words. "Come and see!" They wanted others to have the same life changing experience that they did. What is so hard for us today in sharing the Gospel? Why is it that we draw lines of division in society and tell some that they cannot participate? What is it about a true experience with Christ that drops every line of division and lead...
Feb 05, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 40
"For it was You who created my inward parts; You knit me together in my mother's womb. I will praise You because I have been remarkably and wondrously made. Your works are wondrous, and I know this very well." - Psalm 139:13-14 Life is sacred. Life should be protected. But what is life? Why should we protect it? Before you write off this episode, please take the time to listen. I assure you we all have a part to play in protection of life. Music included: Please Forgive Them · Big Tent Rev...
Jan 30, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 39
"Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it." - Proverbs 22:6 Taking a trip down memory lane...not of the podcast, but of my childhood. Looking at the impact the examples of my mom and dad did for my life. Celebrating my parents on the week that marked the 9th anniversary of dad's passing.
Jan 24, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 38
"How?" It's a question I've been asked over and over again over the past few weeks. How do I love them? How do I show kindness? How should I treat them? How is addressed in Titus 3. In fact, it is addressed throughout the Word of God. We can learn from the teachings of the Apostle Paul to Titus on how to set the example...by first remembering where they are is what we came from. Titus 3:3 - "For we too were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, enslaved by various passions and pleasur...
Jan 15, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 37
How do we address the things going on around us in the world today? The important thing to remember is that we need to stop trying to convert others to our way of thinking. We need to stop asking them to see things like we do...THEY HATE US AND THEY HATE OUR GOD. We must love like Jesus...truly love like Jesus. "When I was a child, I spoke like a child, thought like a child and reasoned like a child. When I became a man I put away childish things..." - 1 Corinthians 13:11...
Jan 09, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 36
There are many scriptures that we can turn to and find inspiration, but as we move into a new year on the calendar, looking to John 20:20-21 might give us the inspiration we need to have a successful year with the Lord. "After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” - John 20:20-21 Happy New Year! May God bless and keep each of you in the year to...
Jan 02, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Do we know why we celebrate Christmas the way we celebrate? What is the history of our celebrations? What is Christmas all about? Michael C. Hardy, Historian (www.michaelchardy.com) joins us to discuss the history of Christmas, the origin of the traditions we hold dear, and the true meaning of the celebration. Merry Christmas to all! Enjoy this special Christmas episode! "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given." - Isaiah 9:6
Dec 25, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 34
God loves to use outsiders...and this is not your typical Christmas Story. But, this is the story that saved the world... "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people." - Titus 2:11
Dec 19, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 33
There is a road, a highway, that only God's faithful will find...and it is free from the strife, struggle, and pain of this life...because it is protected and the guide is Christ Himself. Life truly is a Highway...that leads to God's Holy City! "A road will be there and a way; it will be called the Holy Way." - Isaiah 35:8
Dec 14, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 32
We sometimes take other's "expert" opinion ... to a fault. We take a look at the classic poem "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost and talk about our misunderstandings of things until we finally read or study for ourselves. Ultimately there is another lesson for us in the poem also. Stay tuned. "I am the way, the truth, and the life..." - Jesus (John 14:6)
Dec 04, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 31
"Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?" - Amos 3:3 NKJV How much trouble is it to meet up if you do not even make an agreement on where to meet or when? Can we walk with Christ if we do not agree with Him? Can we find peace if we do not walk with Christ?
Nov 28, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Why? This question is the first and probably the last question we seek the answer to in life...which begs the question, "Do we ever find out why?" This one wasn't easy to work through...but hopefully my experiences can be a blessing to you in the struggles we face in our days. God bless...and REJOICE! "Rejoice in the Lord always, I say it again! REJOICE!" - Philippians 4:4
Nov 20, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 29
I've been asked many times over the past few days/weeks this question: "How are you at peace right now?" The answer? Jesus, the Prince of Peace, is my Lord and Savior. This week on the podcast I do my best to explain how I have found peace through Christ during this time of political division, civil unrest, and global pandemic. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways, acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths." - Proverbs 3:5-6...
Nov 06, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 28
What is it about tragedy that we are so fascinated with? What can we learn from tragedy? Are we asking the right questions? Jesus addresses this in Luke 13:1-5 and redirects the attention from the tragic situation to the need for repentance for all. "But unless you repent, you will all perish as well." - Luke 13:5b
Oct 30, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Bruce Lee famously said in an interview that he took a lesson from water and that he needed to be more like water, but I think we can apply these principles into our own lives. Water can do some amazing things, and the Living Water can change us completely... "That at the scent of water..." - Job 14:9a
Oct 23, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 26
One of the most famous conflicts in history began over a pig...that's right! A PIG! How do we resolve our conflicts before they become all-out war? Diving into the text in James 4:1-10 and how we can handle our conflicts in a Godly way.
Oct 16, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 25
A conversation with Benny Taylor of Iron Edge Ministries on our role as Christians in life. This "Not So Political" episode covers a number of things that we hear about today which have become political, but in all honesty shouldn't be. We take an in-depth look into politics from a Christian standpoint and the role of the believer in today's society. "Honor Everyone. Love the Brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the Emperor." 1 Peter 2:17
Oct 09, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 24
We face a multitude of distractions in the world around us today, and many of us get so wrapped up in the details of the tasks that we truly forget to stop and rest at the feet of Jesus. We can rest, He will handle the situations around us, and furthers the idea of being in the room where it happens. Maybe there is a little understanding in this to the old cliche, "The devil is in the details."
Oct 02, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 23
FULL AUDIO: Matthew Jacobs, Youth Pastor at First Baptist Church in Crossnore, joins the podcast to discuss the benefits of being in the Room rather than being on the outside looking in, looking through the lens of the Theology of Hamilton and Sports.
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr
Matthew Jacobs, Youth Pastor at First Baptist Church in Crossnore, joins the podcast to discuss the benefits of being in the Room rather than being on the outside looking in, looking through the lens of the Theology of Hamilton and Sports. Part Two of Two
Sep 25, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 22
SEASON PREMIERE: Matthew Jacobs, Youth Pastor at First Baptist Church in Crossnore, joins the podcast to discuss the benefits of being in the Room rather than being on the outside looking in, looking through the lens of the Theology of Hamilton and Sports. Part One of Two
Sep 18, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 21
God's love has become a major focus over the past three months. The joy is that God's love brings true peace to the believer. It comes with an overflow that we are to give away! "Love isn't love until you give it away!" - Unknown Where does God's love fit into your life today? Season One Finale
Sep 04, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 20
FULL INTERVIEW: Bro. Chad Cole, Pastor at Chestnut Dale Baptist Church (Newland, NC) joins to discuss how trusting in God leads to peace. Part of the discussion is putting sight to your faith through a trip to the Holy Land (Israel) and seeing God's word come to life before you. We often hear that we live by faith and not by sight, but sometimes putting sight to your faith strengthens your walk in ways you cannot imagine.
Aug 31, 2020•53 min
Part Two of Two: Bro. Chad Cole, Pastor at Chestnut Dale Baptist Church (Newland, NC) joins to discuss how trusting in God leads to peace. Part of the discussion is putting sight to your faith through a trip to the Holy Land (Israel) and seeing God's word come to life before you. We often hear that we live by faith and not by sight, but sometimes putting sight to your faith strengthens your walk in ways you cannot imagine.
Aug 28, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 19
