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MUSIC: Harmony. "Why I Left the Contemporary Christian Music Movement." "Africa." Encore.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! We’ll cover the parallels between musical harmonies and the unity of the Spirit, how worship music can actually push people away from God, the most frequently covered song in all of YouTube, and a game in which too much talent can ruin everything. Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705 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 seek him and the Lakewoods Drive church through

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Open Your Eyes

Jeff · Working with the Word

The first step in good Bible study is Observation. Start by immersing yourself in the text of Scripture. In this episode we discuss the importance of reading often and purposefully. We also highlight common roadblocks to good observation (there are more than you think). Finally, we offer motivation and practical tools to help you get started. Intro Song - "Faith" by Vibe Tracks Outro Song - "Computer Bounce" by Geographer David Maxson Material - http://embryhills.us/adult_class_material/how_to_study_the_bible_and_enjoy_it_david_maxson.pdf Color Bible Marking YouTube Channel - https://www.youtu

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The Ripple Effect

Kris Emerson · Excel Still More

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Everyone knows about the Ripple Effect. But have you thought about it recently? Have you considered that this is actually a principle? I mean, the impact of actions on others is ongoing. It is a reality of your life, whether you know it or not, whether you believe it or not. So we might as well make sure we own this reality. The things we say and do matter. They matter in the moment. And they continue to matter in the moments that follow and among people far beyond yourself. And while everyone knows this, there is somethi

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Episode 77 - "Check Yourself"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Be Sound in the Faith What does it mean to be “sound”? This week we consider what spiritual health and wellness requires, when we look at an important Heavy Word. We ask, “what is the goal of a Bible class?” and “what’s the point of church discipline?” And we go Finding Jesus in this week’s reading — which points to a common need we share with all humanity. The Big Idea: Teaching that is faithful to the Word of Christ brings spiritual wellness. Weekly Challenge: Think about Jesus’ standard this week and how your life measures up. Show Notes Into the Book - Week 36 Into the Book Preview - “Titu

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Evaluate Your How

Jeff · Working with the Word

How do you actually do good Bible study? The Bible deserves our utmost respect and care, so we should honestly evaluate how we approach it. Do we have any bad habits that misuse Scripture? Is there a better way to study? In this episode we suggest a simple, common-sense, three-step process.

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HISTORY: with guests Michael Walls and Josh Collier

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching about heroes. The Bible is full of them, and we’ve never needed heroes more than we do today. What are some of the issues confronting the people of God today, and what Biblical heroes can we emulate while trying to address them? I’ve been reading biographies — some focusing on spiritual activity, some not. One of the most satisfying things about the experience is finding a way to connect with individuals from the past and learn from their experiences. The trouble is, I sometimes think I’m just reinforcing the ideas

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Experiencing God's Hand

Kris Emerson · Excel Still More

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! It is important to grow and learn and do great things for God. But it is crucial to remember that the power to do so is not in you. On our own we are wayward, weak and lost. But with God's power, anything is possible... everything is possible! We must see God near us. We must visualize Christ right here in the room with us. When God's hand is upon us, and we tap into it, we can change lives and honor His name! To demonstrate this, let's look into the life of a man named Ezra. You know his name, not because of his personal

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Episode 76 - "I Go for the Coffee"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Prepare for Spiritual Warfare This week, we’re going to war! What does spiritual warfare look like? What is the “ armor of God ” (Eph. 6:10-18) all about? And who is the real enemy? And as we discuss Ephesians 2-6, we find a challenging standard for maturity and a stabilizing love in Christ. Then we talk about sleeping and submitting in an Ephesians 5 edition of Scripture du Jour. And by the way, “Ephesians Week” is as good a time as any to start reading the New Testament with us, just one chapter a day! Either way, hope you’ll join us for a listen and find some encouragement for your walk wit

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Find Your Why

workingwiththeword · Working with the Word

So you want to become a better Bible student? That's great, but slow down! Before you jump into the "how" of good Bible study, you need to evaluate your "why" by asking questions like, "Why do I study? What motivates me?" Jeff and Emerson talk about why this first step is essential for fruitful study.

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GIANTS: Nephilim. What It Is, Is Preaching. Giant footprints. Kingdomino.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching … about the Nephilim. Greatness in this life is usually incompatible with greatness in the eyes of God. I’ve been reading … What It Is, Is Preaching, the memoirs of Robert Turner, one of the true giants of the faith I was privileged to know. I’ve been hearing … fossilized giant footprints have been found all over the world. Your attitude toward so-called proof says more about you than it says about the prints. I’ve been playing … Kingdomino, with the Age of Giants expansion. If you dare strive for greatness, you are

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Interview with Kris Emerson

Kenny Embry · Balancing the Christian Life

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with the host of the podcast Excel Still More, Kris Emerson. Kris talks candidly about his spiritual background, his podcast series, a Christian's relationship with the Internet, and what's made the biggest difference in his life. I think you'll find his perspective challenging and rewarding. Support the show

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Replay — "Interveners"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Programming Note: This week, we're replaying one of our favorite episodes from the past. We'll be back next week with a brand new episode. Learn to Intercede for Others This week a listener question about “interceding for others” raises lots of other questions for us. Like, how does it change us when we pray for our families, our enemies, and even strangers? When is it an empty gesture to say, “you’re in our thoughts and prayers”? And where do we get started, when everyone needs our prayers? Bryan sets it all up with a Jesus Said about praying for people who stand against us. Hope you’ll tune

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People and Books

Kris Emerson · Excel Still More

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Have you ever heard of Charlie Tremendous Jones? Yeah, me neither. At least, not until recently. He provided a quote a handful of years ago that I am sure will help you! The sermon at the Lindale church of Christ on Aug. 23rd 2020 was titled "Increase Our Faith." We talked about what areas of our faith need to increase and looked into how God might go about doing that. In this episode we will look at 5 different ways that God helps you get stronger. The first three are common to us and found in the Scripture. The last two

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Episode 75 - "Everybody Wins"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Set Your Minds on Things Above This week we’re thinking about thinking (about thinking?), considering, “How do we set our minds above when we’re stuck in life below?” If thoughts are like TV shows in our minds, who has the remote, and how do we change the channel? We’re in Colossians and Philemon this week in the Into the Book Bible reading plan, where we also discover insights about struggling in prayer, quarterbacking conversations, and Finding Jesus in our bosses. Join us for a listen, and feel free to contact us with any comments, questions, or suggested topics! The Big Idea: God has recre

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NEW YORK CITY: Babylon the Great. Permanent decline. Gun violence. Pit.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching … about Babylon the Great, one of the great images from Revelation. Is it an image of New York? Let’s talk about it. (Bible condemns sin, warns of consequences) I’ve been reading … New York’s in a decline that may never reverse itself. Exactly how surprising is that, from a Biblical perspective? (Nothing is forever) I’ve been hearing … a man was shot and killed at a memorial to gun victims. Really. (bad people do evil b/c they can) I’ve been playing … Pit. The chaos of the stock exchange might make for an exciting a

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VARIETY: Fellowship. Versions. Ticket to Ride. Guests: Phillip Martin and Tony Mauck.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I am joined by two of my brethren in the work, Phillip Martin and Tony Mauck. Phillip is the cohost of the Do the Work podcast. He preaches and serves as one of the shepherds for the Eastside church of Christ in Sharpsburg, Georgia. Tony is one of my oldest friends in preaching, currently laboring with the Decker Prairie church of Christ in suburban northwest Houston. I’ve been preaching about the variety we find in our fellowship. It strikes me that many of our brethren over the years have deliberately limited the degree to which we d

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BONUS! - Appian Media During the Pandemic

Appian Media · Inroads

Hear from Craig & Stuart, co-founders of Appian Media, as they talk about plans to produce a documentary on Revelation. Lots of great conversation about the content we've produced during the pandemic and what's next for the organization. Support the show

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Building Great Partnerships

Kris Emerson · Excel Still More

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Partnerships are important. Each of us has deficiencies that keep us from fulfilled potential. But in a partnership, you have the chance to get what you need to grow from another, and they from you. At least, that's the way it is supposed to work. Sadly, many relationships, friendships, partnerships, aren't like that at all. Some don't share benefit, or don't help the people around them. We want to build great partnerships. Let's talk about what that looks like and see it described through the new sponsorship the ESM podc

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