How do you find hope in the middle of disaster? How can you see any light of hope when your home is being invaded, your city is burning, your temple is being destroyed, and your family or friends are either being killed in front of you or carried off to a foreign land? This is what Jeremiah experienced while writing Lamentations, and in the midst of this book about pain and devastation, he wrote, 'Yet I still have hope in God,' as a reminder that there is always hope in God. Visit our website: h...
Feb 22, 2023•38 min•Ep 114•Transcript available on Metacast Here it is, the 100th official episode of Your Church Friends! In front of a live audience, we covered the topic "Things I Wish I Knew Sooner in My Christian Walk." Listen as Chris and Muireadhach talk about what they wished they had known earlier in their Christian journeys. They discuss the importance of transparency, accountability, how to read the Bible, and that becoming like Jesus is a lifelong process. They also answer a few questions from the live audience and end the episode with cake f...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep 113•Transcript available on Metacast For 900 years, the people were warned and told that if they didn't follow God's laws, judgment would come. They were meant to be God's representatives to the nations, showing them who God is through their conduct. However, instead of spreading God's message, they adopted the habits and characteristics of the nations around them. As a result, God's judgment came in the form of destruction by Babylon, leaving the people to wonder, "How did I get here?" Visit our Website: https://yourchurchfriends....
Feb 08, 2023•49 min•Ep 112•Transcript available on Metacast What is the book of Lamentations? What is the time setting of the book of Lamentations and who was Jeremiah? What does Lamentations show us about God’s character and what is Theodicy? Listen as Your Church Friends dive deep into the Forgotten Book of Lamentations and unpack all these questions. Breakdown of the Forgotten Book of Lamentations: The desolation of Jerusalem (Lam 1) God’s judgment on Jerusalem (Lam 2) Hope in God’s faithfulness in the midst of disaster (Lam 3) Jerusalem before and af...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep 111•Transcript available on Metacast Join along as Muireadhach reads the Forgotten Book of Lamentations. Visit our Website: https://yourchurchfriends.rocks/ The Holy Bible, Berean Study Bible, BSB Copyright ©2016, 2020 by Bible Hub Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Berean Bible Homepage: https://berean.bible/
Feb 01, 2023•20 min•Ep 110•Transcript available on Metacast It was just one book that was found after years of being lost. It laid out clearly that what the King of Judah and the people had been doing was wrong, so King Josiah made a change. He tore down all the things that were used to worship other gods and had the people celebrate the Passover again. You could say it was a time of spiritual revival for Judah, but the Prophet Zephaniah saw through this and saw through the hearts of the people. He knew that the changes were only surface level and that t...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep 109•Transcript available on Metacast What is the connection with Zephaniah 1:2-3 and the flood narrative in Genesis 6? Who is Molech and How does Zephaniah present the day of the Lord? Listen as Your Church Friends dive deep into the Forgotten Book of Zephaniah and unpack all these questions. Visit our Website:
Jan 18, 2023•33 min•Ep 108•Transcript available on Metacast How forgotten is the book of Zephaniah? Who is Zephaniah and when was Zephaniah a prophet? Listen as Your Church Friends dive deep into the Forgotten Book of Zephaniah and unpack all these questions. Breakdown of the Forgotten Book of Zephaniah: Judgment against Judah (Zephaniah 1:1-2:3) Judgment against the nations (Zephaniah 2:4-15) The future of Jerusalem (Zephaniah 3:1-20) Zephaniah & The Bible: 1:2 “I will utterly sweep”—cf. Jer 8:13. 1:3 “I will sweep away humans and animals … the birds of...
Jan 11, 2023•43 min•Ep 107•Transcript available on Metacast Join along as Muireadhach reads the Forgotten Book of Zephaniah. Visit our Website: https://yourchurchfriends.rocks/ The Holy Bible, Berean Study Bible, BSB Copyright ©2016, 2020 by Bible Hub Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Berean Bible Homepage: https://berean.bible/
Jan 11, 2023•9 min•Ep 106•Transcript available on Metacast Get ready to be blessed on this week's episode. Chris will be diving into the inspiring words of Psalm 1 and discovering how to find true happiness by following God's path. We'll explore the difference between walking with God and following the crowd and learn how meditating on His Word can bring happiness and Godly prosperity to our lives. Visit our Website: https://yourchurchfriends.rocks/
Jan 04, 2023•30 min•Ep 105•Transcript available on Metacast Psalm 3 is a beautiful and comforting psalm that speaks to the human experience of facing challenges and seeking refuge in God. In this episode, Chris will delve into the rich meanings and themes of this psalm, and explore how it can provide hope, strength, and comfort in times of trouble. Whether you are facing a difficult situation or simply looking for inspiration and encouragement, this episode will offer valuable insights and encouragement to finding peace and rest in God’s presence. Visit ...
Dec 28, 2022•30 min•Ep 104•Transcript available on Metacast For Gaius it wasn’t just a title, it was his testimony and it showed through his hospitality. When other believers came to town, Gaius wouldn’t hesitate to open his home to them and when they left, he would provide the provisions they needed for the next journey. For Diotrephes it was all about the title. He was insecure, critical, arrogant, and intimidated others. He didn’t care how he was perceived by others, all he cared about was the title. And so, the letter of Third John presents a simple ...
Dec 27, 2022•59 min•Ep 103•Transcript available on Metacast He had so much to write to them and some of what was in his heart would have to wait until he was face to face with them, but one very important message couldn’t wait. One message needs to be addressed immediately and so John picks up pen and paper and writes to the church (the chosen lady) to LOVE one another. John, much older, understands the importance of loving one another and what it means to truly love. For John love was more than an emotion or feeling it was walking in obedience to God’s ...
Dec 14, 2022•50 min•Ep 102•Transcript available on Metacast What are the Johannine Letters and who wrote 2 & 3 John? Who was 2 John written to? Who are Gaius, Diotrephes & Demetrius and who or what is the antichrist? Listen as Your Church Friends dive deep into the Forgotten Books of 2 & 3 John and unpack all these questions. Breakdown of the Forgotten Book of 2 John: Greeting (1-3) The love commandment (4-6) Warning against false teachers (7-11) Conclusion (12-13) Breakdown of the Forgotten Book of 3 John: Greeting (1-4) Gaius is instructed (5-8) Diotre...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep 101•Transcript available on Metacast Join along as Muireadhach reads the Forgotten Books of 2 & 3 John. Visit our Website: https://yourchurchfriends.rocks/ The Holy Bible, Berean Study Bible, BSB Copyright ©2016, 2020 by Bible Hub Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Berean Bible Homepage: https://berean.bible/
Dec 07, 2022•4 min•Ep 100•Transcript available on Metacast The First person to take Amos’ socio-ethical message seriously was the Dominican friar Girolamo Savonarola. During Lent in Florence, Italy, in 1496, Savonarola preached a series of hard-hitting sermons on Amos and Zechariah against what he felt were the political and religious sins of that city-state. These sermons led to his imprisonment and subsequent execution in 1498. More recent Martin Luther King Jr. in his amazing, world changing “I have a dream” speech quotes Amos 5:24 “Let justice roll ...
Nov 30, 2022•35 min•Ep 99•Transcript available on Metacast The nations around them were about to be judged for their wicked actions and the children of Israel were ready to celebrate this “Day of the LORD” that was about to come on them, but the prophet Amos would let them know that the same judgement that was coming on the surrounding nations was about to hit both Israel and Judah. Israel and Judah were God’s chosen people and with being God’s chosen people they had the responsibility to be the light to the nations around them. Unfortunately, the natio...
Nov 23, 2022•53 min•Ep 98•Transcript available on Metacast Who was Amos and when was Amos written? What do we know about King Jeroboam II & King Uzziah? Why was Israel worshiping at Bethel? What social issues was Amos addressing and from Amos’ perspective, what is the Day of the Lord? Listen as Your Church Friends dive deep into the Forgotten Book of Amos and unpack all these questions. Breakdown of the Forgotten Book of Amos: Part 1: Indictments against the nations, Judah & Israel (Amos 1-2) Judgment on Israel (Amos 3-6) Visions of judgment and restora...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep 97•Transcript available on Metacast Join along as Muireadhach reads the Forgotten Book of Amos. Visit our Website: https://yourchurchfriends.rocks/ The Holy Bible, Berean Study Bible, BSB Copyright ©2016, 2020 by Bible Hub Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Berean Bible Homepage: https://berean.bible/
Nov 16, 2022•22 min•Ep 96•Transcript available on Metacast These aren’t stories that he made up or fables to tell others, no, this was Peter’s life that he lived and experienced. As he writes what could have been his last words to the church, he wants to leave them with one final message “This is how you walk with God”. See false teachers started to creep into the church and were pulling people away with their lies about who Jesus was and if He would return. Peter warns the church that they and all who follow them will have their judgement on The Day of...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep 95•Transcript available on Metacast How did Peter go from denying Jesus to leading the church? What is the divine nature and how does the Eastern Orthodox term theosis relate to the divine nature? How does Peter address the Day of the Lord and what is Tartarus? Listen as Your Church Friends dive deep into the Forgotten Book of 2 Peter and unpack all these questions. Visit our Website: https://yourchurchfriends.rocks/
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep 94•Transcript available on Metacast When was 2 Peter written and who wrote the letter? Who was Peter in the gospels? What happened on the holy mountain and how does it relate to the Tent of Meetings and the temple in the Old Testament? Listen as Your Church Friends dive deep into the Forgotten Book of 2 Peter and unpack all these questions. Breakdown of the Forgotten Book of 2 Peter: Greeting (1:1-2) Call to develop Christian character (1:3-21) The danger of false teaching (2:1-22) Hope in the Lord’s return (3:1-13) Closing comman...
Oct 24, 2022•52 min•Ep 93•Transcript available on Metacast Join along as Muireadhach reads the Forgotten Book of 2 Peter. Visit our Website: https://yourchurchfriends.rocks/ The Holy Bible, Berean Study Bible, BSB Copyright ©2016, 2020 by Bible Hub Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Berean Bible Homepage: https://berean.bible/
Oct 24, 2022•9 min•Ep 92•Transcript available on Metacast The Conviction Series: Listen as Your Church Friends with special guest Pastor Ken Goodban discuss what convicts them from James chapter 5. The conversations starts off with the simple question of “How is your prayer life?” Then it moves to confession and how that confessing our sins to each other brings healing to our lives. After that it’s everyone’s favorite topic, patience. We discuss how patience is required of us and how we can use patience to work out our trust muscle. Finally, the episod...
Oct 17, 2022•50 min•Ep 91•Transcript available on Metacast The Conviction Series: Listen as Your Church Friends discuss what convicts them from the rest of James chapter 4. The conversations starts off looking at the statement “knowing what we should do and not doing it is a sin”. Then there’s a quick look at the Israelites inability to just follow God’s instructions when it came to the manna and how we can make the same mistake by not doing the simple things God commanded us to do like read our Bibles and pray. Finally, they discuss how we can want God...
Oct 10, 2022•39 min•Ep 90•Transcript available on Metacast The Conviction Series: Listen as Your Church Friends discuss what convicts them from James chapter 4:1-6. The conversations starts with a look at jealousy, (coveting) and what it can do to you personally, your relationship with others and more importantly your relationship with God. Then it moves to how God answers and how “no” could be the best answer. Finally, they discuss pride and the idea that if you’re struggling with pride, you’re actually weak. Visit our Website: https://yourchurchfriend...
Oct 03, 2022•31 min•Ep 89•Transcript available on Metacast The Conviction Series: Listen as Your Church Friends discuss what convicts them from James chapter three. The conversation starts off at the end of the chapter looking at the error of selfish ambition and how James calls it demonic wisdom. Then it goes back to the beginning of the chapter to cover the topic of controlling what we say. How what we say how the power to tear down or build up and how what we allow into our lives can have an affect on what comes out of our mouths. Visit our Website: ...
Sep 26, 2022•34 min•Ep 88•Transcript available on Metacast The Conviction Series: Listen as Your Church Friends discuss what convicts them from James chapter two. The conversation starts off looking at the error of showing favoritism and why James calls it a sin. There’s a little Myspace talk and how we can show favoritism to our phones or devices over the people around us. Then the discussion moves to how our faith if not accompanied by actions is a dead faith. This leads us to looking at Abraham and the wonderful title he was given as God’s friend. Vi...
Sep 19, 2022•35 min•Ep 87•Transcript available on Metacast The Conviction Series: Listen as Your Church Friends discuss what convicts them from James chapter one. The conversation starts off with some unstable faith talk with a dash of vanity issues to giving birth to sin. They also talk about what worthless religion looks like in the life of a Christian and what God actually requires of us. Visit our Website: https://yourchurchfriends.rocks/
Sep 12, 2022•34 min•Ep 86•Transcript available on Metacast He picks up the pen knowing what he’s about to write will not be an easy request, but it needs be done because now things are changed, they are no longer slave and master, but brothers in Christ. Paul will make it very clear, that if the world is going to notice this change, then Philemon must put aside his rights that he has under Roman law and not only welcome back Onesimus but forgive him completely. Paul’s asking Philemon to make fellowship a priority over everything else and forgive Onesimu...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep 85•Transcript available on Metacast 
