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HALFTIME REPORT 2023: The Most Surprising Books I've Read (So Far)

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Last week I introduced my Facebook group, Heaven Citizens, to the ten books I’ve read so far this year that made me think. This week I did the same, looking at the books that took me by surprise. I appreciate the interest being shown; if this encourages you to read more, my work here is done — so long, of course, as your regular Bible reading doesn’t suffer. Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of Heaven podcast. You are encouraged to se

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Psalm 82 Part 2

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

The first podcast on Psalm 82 dealt with the question of who are the "gods" or "judges" of vs. 1 in whose midst God rules. 82:2-4 How long will you continue to judge unjustly? vs. 3-4 use four imperatives to describe what the judges should have done. vs. 3-4 some six terms are used to describe those who should have been the objects of the judges' mercy. 82:6 I said " You are gods" 82:7 These gods are told that they will die like men Let apply this to our interpretation of vs. 1. What is it speaks of pagan gods? The problem, Is the true God affirming the reality of the pagan gods? What if it sp

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S3 E16 - Balancing The Christian Life with Kenny Embry

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail We're back with our second guest interview, this time with none other than Dr. Kenny Embry of the Balancing the Christian Life podcast! I know most of my listeners are very familiar with Dr. Embry at this point, but this will give you a whole new perspective that I know will be edifying for you. I have the upmost respect for Kenny, and I am privledged to call him a friend and mentor. Tune in as we explore how to be better Christians and people who set their minds above in the digital age. #SetYourMindAbovePodcast

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Bubba Garner: Extended version

Jake Smith · Upon Their Shoulders

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Bubba Garner, the preacher at the Southside church of Christ in Pasadena, Texas. We begin our conversation with a brief tribute to Dee Bowman. In this conversation, young people can learn how to build better relationships with mentors, friends, and other members of their church family.

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Bubba Garner: Remember who your father is

Jake Smith · Upon Their Shoulders

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Bubba Garner, the preacher at the Southside church of Christ in Pasadena, Texas. We begin our conversation with a brief tribute to Dee Bowman. In this conversation, young people can learn how to build better relationships with mentors, friends, and other members of their church family.

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Psalm 82 Part 1

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This brief psalm has engendered must discussion and debate. Therefore, we seek to cover it in two podcast. This is part 1. 82:1 God stands in the congregation of God and He judges in the midst of the gods. The Hebrew term Elohim is the first word and the next to last word in the verse. Much of the debate centers are who are intended by this second use of Elohim. We mention three possibilities as to the identity of the second Elohim in 82:1. 1. They are human rulers. Human rulers seem to be indicated by the use of the term Elohim in Exodus 21:6; 22:8-9. The judges were to judge based on God's r

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Strong Love

Love Better

Albert Einstein's greatest breakthrough, the plains of Moab, and two men on the opposite sides of history. Strong love is a relative thing. Send us Fan Mail "Remember, you are loved, so go, love better!"

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THE BAD FUTURE: Laodicea. "The End of Faith." Cutting edge. Oculus.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I have good news, and I have bad news. Please come back next week for the good news, which I am very excited about. But the bad comes first. This week we will cover the church so sick it thinks it’s healthy; one man’s effort to blame religion for everything; the trendsetters of our culture and how they are setting us all up for disaster; and my 48-hour experiment with the ultimate in isolationism. Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of

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Tyranny of Forgiveness

Kris Emerson · Excel Still More

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! The title is " The Danger of Forcing Forgiveness " on the website. I was titled "The Tyranny of Forgiveness" in the printed magazine. Both articles are the same. Today's topic is heavier than usual. Sadly, the topic of sexual abuse and how abusers use forgiveness to cover themselves is needful in our time. There are victims who need help desperately, but are effectively being coerced into forgiving in a way that keeps them silent. They are simply staying controlled and manipulated and not getting the attention and mercy t

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S3 E15 - 183 Years, 2 Months, 25 Days

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail On Wednesday, I had the blessing of speaking to the Sycamore church that meets in Gravel Switch, KY. The church has met in this location since February 22, 1840 (that's before the civil war!) And now here I sat 183 years later in the same place. So much has changed since that church was first established, but you know what hasn't? Well...our faith. Though separated in so many ways over nearly two centuries, we pray to the same God & have hope through the same Savior. Not only this, but consider the great cloud of witnesses that have gone on before us. Consider the fruit they h

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Episode 177 - "Hey, You!"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Let God's Word Interrupt Your Thoughts How can God’s word interrupt our internal dialogue and focus us on what matters? And what’s better than a “360 degree turnaround”? This week we complete the Talking to Yourself guided study. First we discuss what Jesus Said in his six “But I say to you” statements in Matthew 5. Then we dive into the parable of the Rich Fool in a Here’s the Story that leads us to reexamine our lives in light of eternity. From Swifties to monkeys, basketball blocks to the Emperor’s Groove, we cover a lot of ground but the focus is on the way Jesus’ teaching redirects our th

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HALFTIME REPORT 2023: The Most Thought-Provoking Books I've Read (So Far)

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! This is a special edition of COH. I took the time to connect with my followers on Facebook and talk for a bit about the books I’ve been reading this year. It’s halfway through my biggest reading year ever, and there’s no way I will be able to even briefly discuss all of these books on the podcast. So I thought I would put together a few Top 10 lists of what I have gotten through so far in 2023. On the spur of the moment, I decided to share the list here on the podcast. These are the most thought-provoking books I have read this year. T

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