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Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Darius Fornoux recently published an article titled, "The Science of Developing Self-Control in Life." It is a great read into the parts and pieces that make up a disciplined life. Today's podcast digs into that article and addresses three questions: 1) What is self-control? 2) What will self-control help me do? 3) How do I develop more self-control? If you need direction and help in focusing on these answer (who doesn't), follow along today. But listen, be optimistic. If you struggle with self-control, God can still save

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Podcast May 28, 2020

Episode 64 - “With That Good News”

This week we’re setting Poetry in Motion again, as David gets some bad advice most of us can relate to in Psalm 11. Unity and humility come up again in the Scripture du Jour. And as we go looking for Jesus in this week’s reading, Bryan finds him in flaming fire, and Ryan notices where we WON’T find Jesus. The Big Idea: Recognizing the Lord’s coming judgment gives us comfort for our trials, compassion for the lost, and reverent awe for the great Judge of all. Weekly Challenge: *Be a voice for unity this week. * Show Notes Into the Book - Week 21 Into the Book Preview - “2 Thessalonians 1-3, 1 C

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Podcast May 26, 2020

ESSENTIALS: Perspective. 1 Corinthians 15. Shelley Luther. Silver.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I've been preaching... about perspective. The definition of "essential" changes depending on circumstances. I've been reading... the gospel Paul describes in 1 Corinthians 15. The resurrection is at the core of everything. I've been hearing... about Shelley Luther and the world's most famous hair salon. When if ever is it essential to rebel against the government? I've been playing... Silver. Fighting off vampires every day can get boring. Changing your tactics keeps it fresh. Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halham

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Podcast May 25, 2020

Learning About the Bible as a Family

Appian Media · Digging Deeper

If you’re a parent then you already know raising a family is hard. Why is it so important to teach your children about the Bible? How can you use video and photographs to help with your child’s Bible study? That’s the discussion on this episode of Digging Deeper.

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Podcast May 25, 2020

Let's Save Everyone!

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Why can't everyone be saved? Do you have to have family members who are lost? Is it written somewhere that most of your friends won't be saved? NO! The message of Christ is for all men. God wants to save all men. The Gospel has the power to save everyone! Our attitude towards evangelism ought to be optimistic and hopeful. Every single person who comes to the realization of the foolishness of their choices is ready to be saved by God. His grace is refreshing to all who have experienced life without Him... and that's a lot

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Podcast May 21, 2020

Episode 63 - "What’s More Than More?"

Why is the Christian life a quiet life? What will it look like when Jesus comes again? This week we dive into 1 Thessalonians and then ask each other questions about the coming of Christ in a segment called “Do You Understand?” The Big Idea: History has a glorious destination: the day our king returns! Weekly Challenge: Encourage a brother or sister by reminding them of the Lord’s coming. Show Notes Into the Book - Week 20 Into the Book Preview - “1 Thessalonians 1-5” (DAILY DOWNLOAD) “Tortilla of Prayer” (EPISODE) The End Series (DAILY DOWNLOAD)

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Podcast May 19, 2020

CARNALITY: COVID-19. Worldly comments. Numbers. Similo.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I've been preaching... about the spiritual implications of the COVID-19 lockdown. Whatever you do, do it in love. I've been reading... worldly comments on social media. If Jesus isn't in your virtual life, maybe He's not in your real life either. I've been hearing... churches measuring success with numbers. But real concerns don't show up on a spreadsheet. I've been playing... Similo. We all make judgments based on obvious factors, and what we find obvious may be disturbing. Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammo

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Podcast May 18, 2020

Oath or Curse?

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Most of us make commitments. It is a part of living this life. You decide to do something and then you go about getting it one. Jesus said that disciples will do this carefully. And they will keep their word. Some of us take marriage vows. Some bind themselves under oaths. But it is all the same: an agreement to do a thing, or a commitment not to do a thing. It is important that we fulfill our vows... unless they are actually curses! We will look at a story in Acts 23, where men made an oath that was actually a curse! In

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Podcast May 18, 2020

Practice Makes Perfect

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! I'm sure you've heard our title phrase a thousand times. We usually are talking about daily habits that can help us achieve our goals. And while we will look at some of that today, I primarily want you to think of our phrase in a spiritual way. When it comes to our spiritual activities: both good and bad, how does Practice Make Perfect? I have been wrestling lately with the idea of balancing confidence in heaven with my daily sin. How can I be saved if I sin? The answer is found in daily pursuits. The answer is found in w

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Podcast May 14, 2020

Episode 62 - “Magna Charta”

Maybe you’ve noticed tensions growing about how to handle the current health crisis. What if someone doesn’t wear a mask in worship? Is it safe to assemble? Is it liberal not to have a traditional assembly yet? What if someone tries to shake your hand or even hug you? While these issues are worthy of serious discussion, is there a more important goal than fighting about all this? How do we maintain harmony in the church while we navigate these questions? This week we’re Finding Jesus in Galatians and diving into the “one another” verses of Galatians 5. Then we take a deep dive into patience an

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Podcast May 12, 2020

BIAS: Wineskins. "The Second Incarnation." Polls. Coloma.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching … about wineskins, and how our attitude can directly affect the gospel’s attempt to change us. I’ve been reading … The Second Incarnation — A Theology for the 21st Century.” The question is, do we really need one? I’ve been hearing … polls being quoted everywhere by everyone and for every purpose. I’m inclined to ignore them all. I’ve been playing … Coloma, a great example of a game that’s just not for everyone. And that’s OK. Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705 Hal Hammons serves as

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Podcast May 11, 2020

Around The Sun

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! For centuries, mankind believed we were in the center of the universe. The sun, moon and stars all revolved around us. Of course, this isn't true. And it wasn't true, even when we believed it to be. We learned that, in terms of the universe, we aren't very special on our own. We also learned that the sun was way, way bigger than we ever imagined. It is the center of our system of life, and we draw what we need to survive from it. In fact, our light in the night sky, as would be seen from other planets, comes purely from t

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Podcast May 11, 2020

Cloudy with a side of fire and brimstone. Weather in the Bible.

Appian Media · Digging Deeper

On this episode of the Digging Deeper podcast, we talk weather! Did you know it snows in Jerusalem, or that the lowest place on earth is in Israel? We’ll discuss all those things and read some stories from scripture that talk about some unusual weather events.

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Podcast May 7, 2020

Replay — "I Shall Not Be Moved?"

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. This week, as we go Finding Jesus in Luke 16-20, we notice that Jesus is never boring and always knows the right thing to say. But we also see his heart ache for people, and learn that he likes to hear “thank you” as much as anyone. As we set Psalm 10 in Motion, we learn to speak frankly with God and turn our questions to praise. It may seem like God is avoiding you when you need him most, but the King is listening — so what are you asking? The Big Idea: He

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Podcast May 5, 2020

FORECASTING: Signs. Revelation. COVID-19 models. Grand Austria Hotel.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching … about the signs of the times — what they were in Jesus’ time, and what they are today. I’ve been reading … Revelation. The key is seeing what God wants you to see, not what you expect to see. I’ve been hearing … the COVID-19 models were off. Way off. And why not? They were made by humans, after all. I’ve been playing … Grand Austria Hotel. You can’t know the future, but you can set yourself up for success. Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705 Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shephe

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Podcast May 4, 2020

Deeper Bible Study

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Every single person can become a better Bible student. The Word is divine and grand and we are not. So it will always have something to show us, some message to place into our lives. In fact, the whole Bible, page upon page, shares beautiful insight into our King, and every single student of the Bible has more to find if they know how to look. The key to deeper Bible study is the combination for FOUR simple, daily decisions. These four things will connect you to the Word in a special way. You will see the Truth, interpret

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Podcast May 4, 2020

S2 Ep3 - Brett Varvel on Directing Scripted Christian Content

Appian Media · Inroads

We talk with Brett Varvel - a director, and actor who has created several scripted films with his production company House of Grace Films. Listen to the conversation about the power of film and his latest directing project “Treasure Lies”. Support the show

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Podcast Apr 30, 2020

Episode 61 - "Cheesecake Factory Dilemmas"

Is there anything good about being stuck at home? Find out as we list our Favorite Things: Quarantine Edition. Plus we find a prayer formula in Gethsemane, a helpful strategy for making big decisions, and a reality check for the “religious.” The Big Idea: When unproductive branches are pruned from your life, don’t try to graft them back on. Weekly Challenge: Identify some aspect of life you thought was important, but now doesn’t seem to be. Show Notes Into the Book - Week 17 Into the Book Preview - “Mark 13-16, James 1” (DAILY DOWNLOAD) Wilson Adams’ Family Studies (WEBSITE) Wilson Adams’ Fami

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Podcast Apr 28, 2020

RECOVERY: Born again. Ezra. "Here Comes the Sun." Dice Hospital.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching … about being born again, the absolute core of what it means to be a Christian. I’ve been reading … Ezra, and seeing parallels to our current situation that are absolutely stunning. I’ve been hearing … “Here Comes the Sun,” one of the most beloved Beatles songs of all — and for good reason. I’ve been playing … Dice Hospital, and now I’m even more grateful that God doesn’t give up on us. Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705 Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods D

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Podcast Apr 27, 2020

A Spoon Full of… What?! Medicine in the Bible.

Appian Media · Digging Deeper

Medicine and the Bible, it’s not a topic we discuss very often, but on this episode of the Digging Deeper podcast we talk poop, puss and all kinds of things that make us want to vomit all over the microphone! You’ll want to hear this conversation… just not while eating dinner.

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Podcast Apr 27, 2020

The Human Experience

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! The human experience is filled with both ups and downs. More specifically, downs followed by recovery. Most of us move along quite well in life most of the time. But then just like that, something happens. And you become broken. Maybe it is a crack. Other times it feels like life is falling apart. But that is not the whole story. The is just the first half of the human experience. Then comes repair, healing. God meant for us to face crushing realties in this life, and then to be repaired, strengthened, and stronger than e

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Podcast Apr 23, 2020

Episode 60 - "Crocodile and a Lion"

It’s March, er, April Madness! This week we break down the Bible Bracket tournament, offering our biggest surprises, our Most Valuable Passages, and what we learned along the way. And we spend some extra time with the winner, finding our Scriptures du Jour in Matthew 6, and asking questions like: Why is it essential for disciples to receive little children? And, how are we defined by what our eyes look at? Join us for a listen! The Big Idea: What you value most shapes your heart. Weekly Challenge: Find some encouragement from the Bible Bracket Final Four (Psalm 19, Isaiah 53, Romans 12, and Ma

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Podcast Apr 21, 2020

GENEROSITY: Zero-sum Christianity. Wealth: Is It Worth It? Tax cuts. Gugong.