Episodes

I know! I said not to sweat the rapture, but I can't leave it alone! I DON'T KNOW when or even "if" and the anticipation is killing me! It's like being a kid waiting for Christmas day! You remember that? When you stayed up al...

As we see Acts 21 and 22 unfold, I'm reminded that this is not a one off sort of event. The clash of religions, here between the Jews and the Gentiles, unfolds in history. It's amazing how much religious strife and friction h...

There are so many dates, so many interpretations. What does the text actually say? You don't really need to dig for it. 1 Thessalonians 4, Matthew 24, and Revelation 3:10 all hint at a rapture. BUT - interpretations abound an...

There is nothing more fun than watching an excited Christian explain something that he considers revelation. I'm a little torn on the idea of predicting rapture dates. I err on the side of readiness. STILL - people that do th...

As I have dug deeper into scripture, I've heard all of the arguments of salvation by faith alone. If you go deep, this is a red herring and I think a very dangerous message! Jesus commands Baptism. For those who argue the Thi...

In my research on Paul, I've found this thread of anti-Paul sentiment that can be a bit unnerving. What I didn't like, is many go with that gut-feeling without digging into the nature of Paul's (perhaps flawed) character. Thi...

We have seen God working through Paul for quite some time. Let's take the time to recap his last 20-25 years. It's easy to blow through 20 chapters of Acts and not recognize that we are walking with Paul to bring the message ...

This podcast is a little different. It is a peak under the hood really. I don't want to pretend that this podcast is the definitive commentary on the Bible. It is not! If you're listening to this Podcast, you are seeing the a...

Paul goes to India? It fictitious of course, but what might it have been like? How would Paul approach the Indian culture? Acts provides all of the information we need... we don't have to guess. To dig deeper into how this mi...

Acts 18: Christianity Meets the World! Paul is frustrated with the Jews and he moves on. God is with him all the way. As Christianity starts to explode, we see another problem. Factions! Acts 18 is a book worth meditating on....

When you tip your green beer today, at least you'll know why! What is the significance of the Shamrock? That Shamrock shake you're chugging at McDonalds has a deep meaning. Let's connect the green to the meaning - it's a huge...

They didn't have the New Testament. They didn't have eyewitness experience. What the Bereans did have was a thirst for knowledge, a healthy dose of skepticism, and the need to know the truth! Today, we have access to so much....

Someone in my church said this on Facebook: "Ultimately if I am wrong, I am just dead. I still lived the life I chose." I have to say, I heard that many times when I lived as an atheist... as if faith is a way to hedge your b...

I was a major philosophy buff in my later years... and an atheist. Until I found someone that could meet me where I stood, could make the message of Christ resonate with my existing world view. Oh, to be a fly on the wall whe...

The audience doesn't change the message, but it does change how you deliver the message! Paul was a master. Notes: Acts 17 Notes

The men are often named... i.e. Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, Timothy, Peter and on and on. As a guy producing this podcast, I've grown to appreciate the role of women in the spread of the Christian message. Without women,...

You can blow through Acts 16 pretty quickly, I mean, it's an easy read. But don't skip the underlying meaning. There's a lot fruit in this chapter: Following a calling and listening to God Discernment even when the message se...

A little diversion from Acts for a second. Struggling with my own sin, I started to really think about this. Here's where my mind went: "DON'T THINK ABOUT A GREEN AND BLACK ZEBRA"! What are you thinking about? If you're think...

Surprise! the early church had its human elements! Traditions, culture and personalities all played a role. There are lessons we could certainly use today with how to grapple with human tension and conflict... Perhaps, we tak...

After reading and pondering Acts Chapter 14, I got to thinking about the bravery that Paul must have had. Acts 14 is the first of many times Paul would endure that kind of persecution. It might surprise you, even to the level...

As Paul and Barnabas continue, they find more opposition and walk into a situation where existing beliefs challenge the gospel message. Acts 14 is a story of courage, persistence and determination. Acts 14 Notes

It just happened to me, so I think the next time I'll be more ready. I've added my notes and a hand-out you can give them! They always want to give you one, right? Ultimately this is an opportunity for you! If you have time, ...

Baptism is a requirement for salvation! This is not an opinion. This is not an "interpretation" of scripture. JESUS SAID IT! This was one of the most difficult podcasts to create because A.I. wants to be neutral on the subjec...

Religion and Tradition prevents Paul's message from sinking into those who can't let go of a lifetime of religion and practice. Acts 13 highlights why it was such a difficult message for the Jews. Put yourself in a place wher...