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Episode 46 - "Into the Book"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Happy 2020 — are you ready to get Into the Book? We’re kicking off a new focus for this year, journeying through the New Testament, reading one chapter every weekday. Have you ever read through the Bible in a year? Maybe you do it every year or maybe you (like us!) have had some difficulty making it through. Either way, we hope you’ll join us! The Big Idea: Reading through the Bible in a year is a marathon, not a sprint, so we designed this plan to give you the flexibility to make it to the finish line! Weekly Challenge: Start the weekly reading plan. Show Notes Into the Book Bible Reading Pla

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HOLIDAYS: The Little Drummer Boy. "A Christmas Carol." "Baby, It's Cold Outside." Wildstar Chicken-foot.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching … about The Little Drummer Boy. This is not a beloved icon of the season; it’s an example of everything that’s wrong in the church today, and I’ll be glad to tell you why. I’ve been reading … A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens. The spirit of giving manages to escape many of us. Surely the story of Jesus should be enough to make us think of someone other than ourselves. I’ve been hearing … Baby it’s Cold Outside. And I’ve been hearing the backlash, and the backlash against the backlash. Well, here’s my backlash ag

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S1 Ep7 - Using Media to Evangelize

Appian Media · Inroads

Once you've got a great piece of media content what next? Craig & Stu give some tips for using media to help spread God's word in the 21st century. They will share some of their favorite resources and talk about why it's important to use these tools to spread the Gospel in today's world. Support the show

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Episode 45 - "Feelin’ Satisfied!"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

How would you sum up your year in one word? As we complete 2019, we encourage you to reflect on your year with us, considering what happened and what you learned. We share some of the books that impacted us, what our goals were (and how we failed at them!), and discuss the important difference between a goal and an intention. And as usual, we kick things off with something Jesus Said — a promise that we will be satisfied in Matthew 5:6. Join us as we put a bow on The Year That Was: 2019! The Big Idea: When we deal well with our past we’re better prepared for our future. Weekly Challenge: Answe

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The Terry Francis Episode (2): Do the Work. Tennessee Football.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been hearing … the good work Terry does in cooperation with Philip Martin on the popular Do the Work podcast. If you’re on Facebook, look it up. It will give some excellent insight in to the work of an evangelist — helpful for preachers and non-preachers alike. In the “I’ve been Playing” segment, we will discuss Terry’s lifelong obsession with the football program at the University of Tennessee. He’s had a rough go of things in recent years, but that’s what being a fan is all about — sticking it out through good times and bad.Are

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Episode 44 - "Stereo Instructions"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

In this episode, we're diving into one of the most "singable" psalms — Psalm 8 — talking about God's majesty and love for us. What's our role on this earth? What does nature teach us about the Creator? Let's listen to the voice of the little ones in Matthew 21:14-16! And we wrap it all up with a few of our favorite things, including movies, books, and quiet moments alone in the woods. We hope you’ll join us — it's way better than listening to stereo instructions! The Big Idea: We may be small, but the Creator of the universe loves us. Weekly Challenge: Stop and reflect on God’s glory in nature

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The Terry Francis Episode (1): Non-traditional familes. The Tipping Point.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! In this special two-part episode, I will be speaking with Terry Francis, who preaches for the Chelsea church of Christ in the Birmingham, Alabama area. Terry cohosts the popular Do the Work podcast with his colleague, Philip Martin. I was able to sit down with Terry recently. Here is some of what we talked about: Terry has been preaching … about the role non-traditional families play in the local church. Every church craves more young families with children. But the church is here to serve. And often it is single-parent families that n

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S1 Ep6 - Creating Content vs Fundraising

Appian Media · Inroads

We know this content can't get made without money... but how do we balance the content creation with the fundraising and what is our long term goal for Appian Media? Craig and Stu also share tips about how they were able to raise the funds for Following the Messiah & Searching for a King, two multi-episode documentary series. Support the show

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Episode 43 - "You Player!"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

We’re closing out our “Young folks” series with our Top 4 Proverbs on the subject along with some closing advice to our younger selves. How do you find great friends and a great spouse? Why is tending to your own heart such a big deal? And (sorry!) we had to get into every grown up’s favorite word to repeat to teenagers: “responsibility!” From some timeless words of Jesus in Matthew 26:41 (“Watch and pray”) to a silly saying by Ryan’s Grandpap (“Wherever you go, there you are”), we are grasping for all the wisdom we can find to pass onto “Little Bryan” and “Little Ryan.” So join us for one mor

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THE WILD WEST: The Magnificent Seven. Epitaph (2). "The Alamo." Dice Town.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! We will discuss what I call “The Magnificent Seven,” Biblical characters that remind me of the heroes from the classic film. We will discuss Epitaph, by Mary Doria Russell, again. Josie Marcus was determined that the world see her man, Wyatt Earp, as the man she knew him to be. We should be equally protective of Jesus’ reputation We will discuss John Wayne’s “The Alamo,” a film he saw as his commentary on freedom and communism. The stand he took, both behind the scenes and on the big screen, should inspire us to stand for Christ. We wi

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Episode 42 - "Hormonal Thunderstorm"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

This week we continue our series for “young folks” with advice to our younger selves about “matters of the heart.” What kind of decisions can guide a Christian’s dating life towards a great, godly marriage? How do we protect ourselves (and our dates!) from decisions we’ll regret? What Jesus Said about plucking out your eye in Matthew 5:27-30 leads to what Job said about making a covenant with his eyes, and we can’t help but notice how uncomplicated these issues really are, if we’re honest. From establishing better guardrails to asking better questions, the only way any of it works is when we d

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GOVERNMENT: Assurance. Epitaph. Impeachment. Council of Verona

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! We will discuss placing our faith in government. Only God can give assurance in the matters Christians truly care about. If that isn’t enough for us, an ineffectual government is the least of our worries. We will discuss Epitaph, by Mary Doria Russell. There is the Wyatt Earp who played by the rules and lost, and the Wyatt Earp who broke the rules and won. Which one is your hero? We will discuss the impeachment process, and why people seem to be pursuing an impossible goal. Turns out, so-called pointless fights say more about the fight

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Episode 41 - "It’s Not Trigonometry!"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

How can a young person set a course for a meaningful work life? How is confessing Jesus ( Matt. 10:32–33 ) like giving a reference letter? And how do we begin to lift Bible reading from drudgery to delight? Continuing our series on what we would love to tell our younger selves, today we consider the value of values — the impact that writing down our core commitments can have on the shape of our lives. A well-built life starts with a purposefully-laid foundation of beliefs and habits! The Big Idea: To internalize the principles of Scripture, we have to identify them, practice them, and reflect

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THANKSGIVING: Confidence and humility. Aaron's benediction. Charles Schultz. Between Two Cities.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I will give thanks for the assurance we have in our salvation. Balancing confidence and humility is tricky, but thankfully we have Jesus to show us the way. I will give thanks for God’s presence, as expressed in Aaron’s benediction. It’s easier to remember our blessings when we remind one another from time to time. I will give thanks for Charles Schultz. I plan on watching A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving again this year, and remembering the great opportunities and responsibilities we have in America. I will give thanks for Between Two Cit

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Replay — "The Pull of Double Chocolate Chip"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Programming Note: This week, we're replaying one of our favorite episodes from the past. We'll be back Thursday, November 28th with a brand new episode. What is the value of weakness? What’s the problem with the term self-control? And why do we all occasionally find ourselves holding a tub of ice cream when we should probably have skipped dessert? This week we begin a series on the fruit of the Spirit and review all our challenges so far. We also talk about what Jesus Said to Paul in 2 Corinthians 12:7-9. Weekly Challenge: Review your yearly and quarterly goals. Show Notes Jesus Said … 2 Corin

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LOCAL CHURCHES: Authority. The Bridezilla of Christ. Led by the Spirit. Shadows over Camelot.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! We will discuss the authority given in the New Testament for local congregations. Simply put, you can’t go it alone, and Jesus will not permit you to try. We will discuss The Bridezilla of Christ, by Ted Kluck and Ronnie Martin. It is tough to adopt a “you first” mentality in a “me first” culture. But we will kill the church if we don’t try. We will discuss what it means to be led by the Spirit. Some Christians use the Spirit as an excuse to disobey Jesus. And they ought to be ashamed of themselves. We will discuss Shadows over Camelot

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Episode 40 - "Young Folks"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

We’re heading back in the DeLorean to talk to our younger selves on this episode. What Jesus Said about service in Luke 22:24–27 leads the way in our discussion about how “young folks” can take on the role of leaders. When we start by leading ourselves through easy and tough times, then we can begin to take responsibility for leading others. We cover mentorship, organization, volunteering, and other areas the upcoming generation of disciples can make a difference. There’s no better time than today to begin to be an example for others to follow! The Big Idea: The first step of leadership is to

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MONEY: Priorities. Barbarians at the Gate. Pro sports. London

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! We will discuss the myth of “priorities.” Thinking we can balance commitments to money and the Lord is wrongheaded, and doomed to tip to the wrong side. We will discuss Barbarians at the Gate, a book that details the buyout of RJR Nabisco. When making money is the only objective, there’s no limit to how insane the behavior can get. We will discuss professional athletes and their contracts. Measuring men by their wallets is par for the course in sports. That’s not the kind of role model we need these days. We will discuss London, a boar

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Episode 39 - "Stuck With Each Other"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

This week we take on the generation gap in the church, looking for a way forward that brings us together in the Lord’s name. A popular meme has young people responding to older generations with a #OKBoomer. A recent Pew Research poll documents the continued drop in Millennials who call themselves Christians. We see this problem all around us, but when relationships become strained in the Lord’s church — when either young or old become disconnected — we have a responsibility to build the body. So join us as we talk about oneness, Teddy Roosevelt, slime, and what it means to be stuck with each o

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Loincloths. John. Kanye West. Lisboa.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching … about loincloths — not the physical garments made famous by Tarzan, the spiritual ones we make to rationalize getting by with the absolute minimum. I’ve been reading … John, the gospel written specifically to build faith. You can read the gospel and believe, or you can see Jesus in the flesh and disbelieve. It’s about your heart, not your circumstances I’ve been hearing … Kanye West is having a spiritual awakening. How sincere it is or how long it lasts is not my concern. I’m just happy to see a high profile figur

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S1 Ep3 - The Power of a Good Story

Appian Media · Inroads

What does it take to create a good story? Craig & Stu sit down with Jet Kaiser, Director of Photography for Appian Media and talk about the power of good storytelling and how marrying that with stunning visuals can create an addictive piece of content. Support the show

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Ep. 82 - Hold Your Ground

Kris Emerson · Excel Still More

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! This is the last episode of season 1. We started on January 24th and today is October 31st. I hope you've grown and feel stronger and more hopeful. We will return, Lord willing, on Monday, January 6th, for season 2! But there are two important months in between now and then. There will be lots of obstacles to growth with the holidays and various activities. You may not take huge steps upward in your walk, but let's not fall victim to the opposite: losing ground. So many people hit the pause button on progress during the h

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Episode 38 - "Banana Peel of Virtue"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Are you ready for Jesus’ return? How can you be sure? In this episode, we’re looking at his challenging words about preparedness from Luke 17:26-35, and we’re “Flying Through the Book” of 2 Peter. The common theme: knowledge and growth. The more we know about the Lord, and the deeper our relationship with him, the greater our confidence will be. We cover the plastic food of fakers, keeping our eyeballs toward the hope of heaven, and being diligent in adding to our faith. The Big Idea: Our hope in God’s promises shapes our choices and strengthens our self-control. Weekly Challenge: Meditate on

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