263 | Find the Secret to Real Contentment Is Philippians 4:13 the ultimate spiritual cheat code for winning football games and acing math tests? In this Bible Geeks Mini, we’re rescuing one of the most famous verses in the Bible from the locker room and putting it back where it belongs. We explore why Paul wasn't looking for a "Sylvester Stallone-style" triumph, but rather the strength to endure prison with peace. We dive into the "secret of contentment" — learning to be okay whether we're full or hungry, rich or poor. It turns out the true power of this verse isn't about achieving our dreams,
Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! We’re wrapping up with Brent Clanton and Phil Robertson in this part of the episode. Here we focus on clickbait — the news industry’s increasing tendency to rope viewers in with wild headlines, claims of urgency, and countless other tactics designed to keep us glued to the screen. How can we protect ourselves? And how extreme should our reaction be? Is the best approach to just tune out completely? Let’s find out. Check out Brent and The Real Investment Show with Lance Roberts at https://www.youtube.com/c/therealinvestmentshow and http
Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! We’re picking up where we left off from the first part of my conversation with Brent Clanton and Phil Robertson, two veterans of the news business. If you missed the first part, make sure you go back and check that out. Is there media bias? If so, is it deliberate? And if so, what should be Christians’ approach if any to gathering news? And what implications do our viewing and listening habits have regarding our work as Christian parents? Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705 Hal Hammons serves as preacher
Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I got a couple of insiders for our discussion this week. Brent Clanton is a long-time radio celebrity in the Houston area and formerly served as shepherd for the Kleinwood church of Christ. Links to his work are included below. Phil Robertson worked in TV news in a former life; currently he is an associate vice president at Florida College. They’re here to talk about the impact the news has on our lives as Christians. Check out Brent and The Real Investment Show with Lance Roberts at https://www.youtube.com/c/therealinvestmentshow and
Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to raise boys and how is that different than raising girls. In this conversation, I talk to two fathers of sons and what they've learned about raising sons which help their children grow, and themselves. Support the show
Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! This week Kris Emerson and Phil Robertson are addressing the topic of youth. Both have extensive experience with young people; in fact, as this episode premieres, Kris and the church in Lindale have just concluded a weekend especially targeting the needs of young Christians. In this conversation we discuss a book all three of us have read — a book written by young people for young people (and their parents), encouraging us all to set the bar high — the higher the better. Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods Dri
Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! "Do Hard Things" by Alex and Brett Harris is a favorite of all thee of us. In this segment we discuss the value of young people setting high standards for themselves. 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 Facebook and other social media. Lakewoods Drive is an autonomous group of Christians dedicated to praising God, teaching the gospel to all who will
Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! “Remember your Creator in the days of your youth.” I lost track of how many times Solomon’s words from Ecclesiastes 12:1 were drilled into my head as a child by people whose youth had been long since lost. Most of my friends — the ones who were listening, anyway — seemed to think the message was, “Make sure you don’t have too much fun.” I’m quite sure that isn’t what Solomon meant; it’s not what I mean when I said similar things to my daughters. But what do we mean? What does it mean to remember your Creator, and how can young people d
Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Phil Robertson, preacher at the Valrico church of Christ. It's time to find your board of directors. In this conversation, young people can learn how to build better relationships and cling to the Lord's people.
Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Phil Robertson, preacher at the Valrico church of Christ. It's time to find your board of directors. In this conversation, young people can learn how to build better relationships and cling to the Lord's people.
Send us Fan Mail So do you ever doubt yourself or struggle with self-esteem? This is about what it means to have a Godly perspective on the internal dialogue we have with ourselves and what we should believe. There's another perspective in this I wasn't expecting...the importance of meditation. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail For the past few weeks I've been drawn again and again to Philippians. There's a lot of hope and exhortation in this short book. I thought seriously about giving a reflection on Philippians for this episode. I seem to always be drawn to 4:8 where Paul tells us what to think about. But that's in a larger discussion where he talks about where to focus and what to do in response. I could give the context. Or I could simply give you the book of Philippians, itself. This week is another experiment. This week I read the entirety of the book from the World English Bible, a public dom
Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! This is Season 3 of the Citizen of Heaven podcast — episode 106a, Parenting (uncut). I am Hal Hammons, and I am a citizen of heaven, and your embedded correspondent in Satan’s world. Thanks for checking in. Is it possible to rear godly children in an ungodly world? Absolutely. God’s people have been doing it for centuries. But we have to do it God’s way, no matter what the world may tell us. I am joined today by Rickie Jenkins, preacher and shepherd for the Campbell Road church of Christ in Garland, Texas — also by Phil Robertson, the
Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Is it possible to rear godly children in an ungodly world? Absolutely. God’s people have been doing it for centuries. But we have to do it God’s way, no matter what the world may tell us. I am joined today by Rickie Jenkins, preacher and shepherd for the Campbell Road church of Christ in Garland, Texas — also by Phil Robertson, the preacher for the Glen Springs church of Christ in Gainesville, Florida. Hal Hammons is the preacher for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of Heaven podc
Send us Fan Mail Phil is an old friend who has a knack with teens and someone I greatly admire. I planned this episode to be about the teens he works with, but Phil quickly turned the conversation to parenting, and I think he was right. He shines a spotlight on what we can do better as parents. We also talk a little about digital discipleship and how his congregation in Gainesville may use tools such as Zoom after the pandemic is a memory. I think it's fair to say Phil is more skeptical of the digital tools, even though he is an important advocate for tools like social media and smartphones. I