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Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching … about the temple of Artemis in ancient Ephesus. All physical beauty fades; God’s temple is not physical. I’ve been reading … Ode on a Grecian Urn by John Keats. Is beauty truth? Is truth beauty? It depends on your definitions. I’ve been hearing … women weighing themselves by the “worthy woman” of Proverbs 31 and finding themselves wanting. It’s OK. At least you’re using the right scale. I’ve been playing … Wingspan. But not since it last appeared on the podcast. Turns out, beauty alone isn’t enough. Check out Hal

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Podcast Aug 10, 2020

Design Your Environment

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Willpower is important. Knowing what you want to do matters. Professing things you want to avoid, also good. However, most people find that will power and proclamations don't last. Life is hard and we fall back on bad habits if we aren't careful. And of course, good habits can fade quickly. However, one decision, made daily and in many ways, can make all the difference in the world. If we begin to own the power of sight, the reactions to things we see, then we can begin to take control of our future. The willingness to re

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Podcast Aug 10, 2020

S2 Ep10 - Tim Mackie of the Bible Project

Appian Media · Inroads

Tim Mackie is one of the co-founders of the Bible Project. Stu & Craig talk with him about the Bible Project's origins and the importance of having high-quality tools to dig deep into God's word. Support the show

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Podcast Aug 7, 2020

Spiritual Maturity: Having the right attitudes

Send us Fan Mail This week we discuss having the right attitudes. We also begin by talking with my son Jake who tries to define attitudes for us. The book I mention in this episode The Art of Choosing by Sheena Iyengar Support the show

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Podcast Aug 6, 2020

Episode 73 - "Enjoy Your Breakfast!"

Learn From the Lord’s Enemies The Pharisees weren’t cartoon villains, they were real people known for taking their religion seriously — yet the Lord’s rebukes have made them infamous. And if we don’t take his warnings seriously, we can become the second coming of the Pharisees! So, this week we share some Deeep Thoughts, asking, “Is there a little bit of Pharisee in me?” We also Find Jesus slaying trees and spinning riddles in this week’s reading, Matthew 19-23. And, we learn what it means to be “chosen” and how the greatest commandments shape a disciple’s life. The Big Idea: Jesus calls us to

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Podcast Aug 6, 2020

The Followup Question

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Welcome to our very first Bonus Episode! Occasionally, on Thursdays, you will find a shorter episode to help encourage you into the weekend. Today we talk about how to become a great conversationalist. Talking with others is just a part of life. Everyone will do it, almost all of us on an everyday basis. But few are able to do it well. So many people are distracted, or not listening, or self-centered. Let's do better! These three keys, and especially the third one, will make all the difference! - What makes conversations

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Podcast Aug 4, 2020

EVANGELISM: The woman at the well. Blue Ocean Strategy. Online worship. Lorenzo il Magnifico.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching … about the woman at the well. The original personal evangelist gives us the pattern: Tell what you know to who you know. I’ve been reading … Blue Ocean Strategy. Why try to run the denominations’ playbook better than they do? Jesus has a better plan. I’ve been hearing … online worship is becoming more and more the rule. Instead of fussing, let’s turn that to our advantage. I’ve been playing … Lorenzo il Magnifico. It and games like it are not for everyone, but I’m coming to grips with that. Check out Hal on YouTube

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Podcast Aug 3, 2020

BONUS! Live Presentation - Leaning into COVID 19.

Appian Media · Inroads

Craig and Jeremy recently spoke at "The Cove" in North Carolina to give a presentation about Appian Media’s work and our decision to lean into the COVID crisis and create as much meaningful content as we could in order to meet the increased need of individuals and churches around the world. The guys also talk about the upcoming documentary project about the book of Revelation and why it's so important to study Revelation. Support the show

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Podcast Aug 3, 2020

The Path Principle

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Andy Stanley wrote a great book, "The Principle of the Path." Let's review the content of this book. It is based on one simple idea: You Get Where You Are Going. Yep, it really is that simple. However, accepting and understanding this idea can change your life forever. People make poor choices and genuinely wonder why they are not in a place they want to be. Connecting steps with destination is incredibly powerful. Then we can set great destinations, consider each day momentum in that direction, and use one powerful key a

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Podcast Jul 31, 2020

Spiritual Maturity: Aiming for the right thing

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss aiming for the right things. Part of that is setting goals, but then we discuss how it's different. Two books I highly recommend from this episode: Called Out by Paula Faris Me, Myself and Bob by Phil Vischer. Support the show

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Podcast Jul 30, 2020

Episode 72 - "What in the World?!"

Find Where Heaven and Earth Meet Who doesn’t love a good story? This week, we’re mixing it up with a new segment called “Here’s the Story,” imagining together what it must have been like to see Jesus transfigured. As usual, we kick things off by Finding Jesus. This week we find him out among the “missing 1%” but also “where two or three are gathered” in his name. In our Scripture du Jour, we learn how “little-faith” keeps us stuck in anxiety, panic, and fear. And we see Jesus’ wisdom in not giving offense...sometimes. Join us for a listen and if you’re not reading along with us, consider check

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Podcast Jul 27, 2020

CHARIOTS OF FIRE: Elisha's vision. Complete Surrender. Liddell's tumble. Rook.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching … about the vision Elisha saw in 2 Kings 6. Those who are with us are truly more than those who are with them. I’ve been reading … Complete Surrender, by Julian Wilson — the first biography of Eric Liddell I have read, and likely not the last. I’ve been hearing … Liddell actually fell during a quarter mile race, picked himself up, and won. I thought for sure the movie made that up. I’ve been playing … Rook. Help is right there, staring you in the face. It just may not be the specific kind of help you are looking for

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Podcast Jul 27, 2020

S2 Ep9 - Kris Emerson of the Excel Still More Podcast

Appian Media · Inroads

What's the difference between a podcast about the Bible and a sermon recycled as a podcast? Craig and Stuart sit down with Kris Emerson. He’s a preacher, blog writer, and well-known as the host of the Excel Still More podcast. They talk with him about his experience producing 100+ podcast episodes (and counting), get his thoughts on “digital evangelism”, and pick his brain about the variety of ways that he’s been using media to reach people with the gospel - and its sometimes unexpected results! Support the show

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Podcast Jul 27, 2020

The Donut Principle

Balancing the Christian Life

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! The Donut Principle affect us all. For many, the outside looks great. Their life seems full of good works and godly choices. But unless the heart is the source of this work, unless love is behind all of it, that hole in the middle will cost them. God isn't just looking for people to do the right stuff. He is looking for them to be the right person from the core. Let's look at the Pharisees and their donut example. - What is "The Donut Principle"? - Why are good works just not enough? - How important is love in the Christi

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Podcast Jul 24, 2020

Spiritual Maturity: Having the right relationships

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about being intentional about your influential relationships. Support the show

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Podcast Jul 23, 2020

Episode 71 - "Never Saying Anything Again"

Learn From the Stories of Jesus Do you have a favorite parable? This week we each share our favorite parables as we talk about the power of story and the influence Jesus’ stories have had on us. Finding Jesus in this week’s reading from our Into the Book reading plan, Matthew 9-13, we see him play 3D Chess with the Pharisees, but, on the other hand, offer a gentle, gracious invitation to the masses. We’re challenged by his words about words and his judgments about mercy. And we consider the role of imagination, patience, and boldness in teaching. The Big Idea: We can’t make people change, but

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Podcast Jul 21, 2020

SHEPHERDS: Local oversight. A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23. "Pastor." Fields of Green.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching … about local overseers for local churches. It takes a special man for the task. Thank God for those special men. I’ve been reading … A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, by Phillip Keller. The more we learn about sheep, the more remarkable our Lord looks. I’ve been hearing … myself and people like me called “Pastor” all my life. And I really wish they would stop. I’ve been playing … Fields of Green. Sheep are a blessing to their owner. If they are not, the shepherd is likely to blame. Check out Hal on YouTube at https://w

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Podcast Jul 20, 2020

Do Not Worry

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Let's continue our discussion on "Anxious For Nothing." Jesus comes right out and says it three times in Matthew chapter 6: "Do Not Worry." That's a big ask. But He goes on to explain exactly how we can get there from here. There are a series of points in this podcast, so I'll list them here for reference. - Invest Fully In Your Mission - Manage Your Inputs - Announce Your King - Trust The Creator - Ask Critical Questions - Schedule Faith First - Just Get Things Right Today We can do this. We can find peace and focus in a

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Podcast Jul 17, 2020

Spiritual Maturity: Thinking about thinking

Send us Fan Mail Thinking about thinking. It's the best definition I know for critical thinking. In this episode we talk about asking fundamental questions and figuring out what we truly believe based on evidence. Support the show

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Podcast Jul 16, 2020

Episode 70 - "The Devil Is Not … Steve"

Let Christ Shape Your Relationships It’s Sermon on the Mount week! We’re pretty excited about all of this amazing content, and it has us asking questions like: Why is the golden rule deceptively difficult to live? What is the problem with resisting those who would treat us unfairly? And why did Jesus go to be tempted in the wilderness like (as Bryan put it) a man with one arm tied behind his back? We spend time with the sermon’s opening words, closing words, and quite a few of the bits in between as we try to learn how Jesus wants us to live. The Big Idea: We won’t enjoy the fruit of Christ’s

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Podcast Jul 14, 2020

DISCIPLESHIP: Crosses. The Cost of Discipleship. Excuses. Otys.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching … about the crosses we have to bear for Jesus. If that sounds painful, you don’t know the half of it. I’ve been reading … The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Grace that does not lead to discipleship is beneath the dignity of our calling. I’ve been hearing … excuses, one after another. And they all mean the same thing — “Lord, I just don’t want to.” I’ve been playing … Otys. Play the game to the best of your ability. But don’t get discouraged if your ability doesn’t amount to much. Check out Hal on YouTu

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Podcast Jul 13, 2020

Anxious For Nothing

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! So many people have simply excepted that being stressed out is just a part of this life. We will be worried and bothered and pulled in 100 directions, and that's just life on this earth. This is a lie. This is a lie the devil tells to help people justify being pulled away from God. But Christians know better. We understand that life will have its problems, pains, losses, fears and frustrations. However, those thing do not have to weigh us down. They must not be allowed to pull us from God. Let's look at God's good plan fo

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Podcast Jul 13, 2020

S2 Ep8 - Drive Thru History with Dave Stotts

Appian Media · Inroads

Dave Stotts is a veteran in this industry; writing, editing, shooting, hosting, and traveling the world with ColdWater Media to create “Drive Thru History”, a fast-paced and incredibly rich history show that speeds through ancient civilizations, the Holy Land, and the founding of America. Dave has got to be on his 20th passport at this point and we’re talking with him this week on "inRoads"! Learn more about ColdWater Media at https://coldwatermedia.com/ Learn more about Drive Thru History at https://drivethruhistory.com/ Learn more and subscribe to the podcast at https://www.appianmedia.org/i

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Podcast Jul 10, 2020

Spiritual Maturity: Doing the next right thing