Podcasts

Podcast Jun 2, 2022 18 min

"Apologetics" - Monopisode

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

We dig a little deeper into the purpose of apologetics. It's a broad topic, and it addresses so many questions we have as Christians, but they are questions worth answering.

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Podcast May 31, 2022 24 min

"Apologetics" - Beard

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

Knowing what you believe is not nearly as important as knowing why you believe it. Aaron Beard joins me as we discuss the importance of "apologetics."

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Podcast May 26, 2022 21 min

"Postmodernism" - Monopisode

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

Today, I dig deeper into the ideas of postmodernism, looking not only at the downfall of such ideas, but the danger of trusting in man's ability to decide truth.

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Podcast May 24, 2022 26 min

"Postmodernism" - Scott

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

Our world is all over the place, denying the truth and the God who gave it. But it is a world we must know and teach. Understanding more about postmodernism can help us understand how we can start conversations with the world regarding truth. Join Shane Scott as he helps us better understand "postmodernism."

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Podcast May 19, 2022 17 min

"Free Will" - Monopisode

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

We take a look at James 1 and his description of how sin is born. This has everything to do with the way we understand free will.

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Podcast May 17, 2022 24 min

"Free Will" - Banning

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

David Banning and I discuss the concept of free will, a fundamental concept that affects just about every other aspect of our Christian faith. David particularly focuses on the role of free will and its relationship to suffering. Listen in.

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Podcast May 12, 2022 22 min

"Legalism" - Monopisode

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

We probably all struggle with this a little, especially when you consider how many ways we can be guilty of legalism. Study Matthew 23 with me as we look at "phariseeism."

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Podcast May 10, 2022 22 min

"Legalism" - Robertson

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

So many people have been offended by being called "legalistic," but do we even know what the term means? Is it wrong to be legalistic? Where are the verses about that? Join Phil Robertson and myself as we discuss this oft used term.

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Podcast May 5, 2022 19 min

"Communion" - Monopisode

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

What should we be thinking about when we take the Lord's Supper? Here are seven different thoughts. If that seems like too much to think about during the short time you spend with the bread and cup, maybe we don't spend enough time with the bread and cup.

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Podcast May 3, 2022 20 min

"Communion" - Hammons

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

We talk about taking communion as if it is a thing, but in reality, we should talk about participating in communion, because it is an activity. Understanding communion, and how much is involved, should challenge us to worship better and live stronger lives for God.

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Podcast Apr 28, 2022 16 min

"Family" - Monopisode

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

Here are a few more minutes discussing the importance of understanding the church as a family. Thinking back over my own experience has revealed how important this is for us as Christians. May we do better at seeing one another as God sees us.

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Podcast Apr 26, 2022 20 min

"Family" - Boyer

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

Today, we talk about a familiar word, but maybe in an unfamiliar context. The Church is a family. Your family, if you are a Christian, is the Church. This includes many responsibilities and privileges. Understanding more of what is offered to us by belonging to Christ can make a significant difference in your life.

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Podcast Apr 21, 2022 20 min

"Autonomy"-Monopisode

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

Seeking autonomy is hard, but it is necessary if we're going to be what God intends us to be as a church.

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Podcast Apr 19, 2022 25 min

"Autonomy" - Wickerham

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

Various churches are set up in different ways, but the Biblical pattern teaches autonomy. What does this mean, though, and can it be taken too far?

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Podcast Apr 14, 2022 17 min

"Glory" - Monopisode

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

Glory is a beautiful concept, and looking at a God who cannot be seen certainly helps us understand more about how to give Him the glory He is due.

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Podcast Apr 12, 2022 22 min

"Glory" - Newman

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

Join Alexander Newman and myself as we discuss how we can better understand the concept of "glory." It is a word that is used so many times, and in so many contexts, of Scripture, but understanding what it means can help you dig deeper in the way you apply God's Word!

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Podcast Apr 7, 2022 17 min

"Reconciliation" - Monopisode

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

Digging a little deeper into reconciliation, we look specifically at what is commanded in 2 Corinthians 5.20.

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Podcast Apr 5, 2022 21 min

"Reconciliation" - Hagan

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

We have a message of reconciliation that announces the truth of our reconciliation. But do we even know what that means? And how can we deliver a message about a word we don't understand?

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Podcast Mar 31, 2022 17 min

"Hallowed" - Monopisode

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

We spend a few more minutes with the word "Hallowed," making sure we're "speaking as the oracles of God."

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Podcast Mar 29, 2022 22 min

"Hallowed" - Haskett

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

God's name is to be hallowed. But what in the world does that mean? We discuss this and other strange words we use because we see them in the Bible.

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Podcast Mar 24, 2022 18 min

"Grace" - Monopisode

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

A quick look at a modern example of grace will make us uncomfortable, but it will also help us appreciate the great and unnatural truth about grace.

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Podcast Mar 23, 2022 15 min

"Grace" - Bonus Episode

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

Edwin Crozier paint a beautiful picture of grace using Biblical examples. If we understand the many ways God displays grace towards His people, we will be better able to see grace in our own lives.

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Podcast Mar 22, 2022 23 min

"Grace" - Edwin Crozier

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

Grace is a word we often use in many ways, but it has in many ways lost its meaning for us because of over use and theological debates. Join Edwin Crozier in developing a better understanding of grace.

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Podcast Mar 17, 2022 18 min

"Gospel" - Monopisode

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

The Gospel is an amazing message, and the Gospels (aka. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) are great tellings of that amazing message. Each book emphasizes the message that Jesus is King, but each do so uniquely. Explore these four gospels in a short lesson on this good news!

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Podcast Mar 15, 2022 22 min

"Gospel" - Ben Hall

Adam Shanks · Preach Impediments

Understanding what the gospel is can be helpful for us as we commit to Christ as our King and commit to sharing this message with the world around us who so desperately need to know Jesus. It truly is a simple concept when we boil it down to "good news."

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