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Going Deeper is a podcast that evolved out of casual conversations about scripture, and the questions that came up when trying to figure out what is being said by biblical authors, and how it still applies to us today. You’ll learn about specific study tools, and how to know what the right question is to help you better understand the story of God and His people.
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In this episode of the Going Deeper Podcast, Kyle is joined by Becky and Katie for a conversation about Romans 8, Hebrews 11, 1 John, 1 Corinthians 13, and the practical shape of the Christian life. Together, they talk about why God’s boundaries are not meant to limit us, how faith grows even through imperfect people, why Scripture matters for everyday life, and how the light and love of Jesus shine through us when we stay connected to Him.
This conversation also touches on parenting, worship, children’s ministry, community, and the simple but powerful reminder that we are weak, but He is strong. Scripture discussed: Romans 8, Hebrews 11, 1 John, 1 Corinthians 13
Topics: Freedom in Christ, faith, discipleship, Scripture, parenting, worship, Christian community If this conversation encouraged you, share it with someone who may need the reminder that true freedom is found in Jesus.
The Going Deeper Podcast is a ministry of Trinity Methodist Church in Ruston, Louisiana and is designed to help people Learn and apply God’s Word in everyday life. Through thoughtful conversation and biblical insight, we explore the larger story of Scripture and how it shapes our faith today. If you want to grow deeper in your understanding of the Bible and your relationship with God, this podcast is for you.
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Going Deeper is a podcast ministry of Trinity Methodist Church in Ruston, LA, helping us L.I.V.E. by learning and applying God’s Word through faithful Christian Bible study and real-life conversation.
The early church didn’t start with strategy—it started with fire.
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n this episode of Going Deeper, we explore the book of Acts, the power and presence of the Holy Spirit, and the radical transformation of Paul. But more than that, we wrestle with what it means for the Church today—especially for the next generation.
Are we missing something?
Are we going deep enough?
And what does it really look like to live out a Spirit-filled faith in a world that’s constantly pulling us the other direction? Join us as we go deeper. 💬
The Going Deeper Podcast is a ministry of Trinity Methodist Church in Ruston, Louisiana and is designed to help people Learn and apply God’s Word in everyday life. Through thoughtful conversation and biblical insight, we explore the larger story of Scripture and how it shapes our faith today. If you want to grow deeper in your understanding of the Bible and your relationship with God, this podcast is for you.
From the Garden of Gethsemane to the empty tomb, we walk through the arrest, trial, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus, unpacking what these events mean for us today.
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In this episode of Going Deeper, we explore one of the most important questions in the Christian faith:
Who did Jesus claim to be—and why does it matter?
The Going Deeper Podcast is a ministry of Trinity Methodist Church in Ruston, Louisiana and is designed to help people Learn and apply God’s Word in everyday life. Through thoughtful conversation and biblical insight, we explore the larger story of Scripture and how it shapes our faith today. If you want to grow deeper in your understanding of the Bible and your relationship with God, this podcast is for you.
Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.
Going Deeper is a podcast ministry of Trinity Methodist Church in Ruston, LA, helping us L.I.V.E. by learning and applying God’s Word through faithful Christian Bible study and real-life conversation.
What do you really believe about Jesus—and why does it matter?
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In this episode of Going Deeper, Kyle and Doug explore the life of Jesus through the Gospels and unpack one of the most important questions anyone can ever answer: Who do you say that Jesus is? From the unique perspectives of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John to the deeply personal nature of faith, this conversation challenges the idea of secondhand belief and invites you into something real and transformative.
Whether your faith has been a lifelong journey or a sudden turning point, this episode will help you reflect on what it truly means to follow Jesus.
The Going Deeper Podcast is a ministry of Trinity Methodist Church in Ruston, Louisiana and is designed to help people Learn and apply God’s Word in everyday life. Through thoughtful conversation and biblical insight, we explore the larger story of Scripture and how it shapes our faith today. If you want to grow deeper in your understanding of the Bible and your relationship with God, this podcast is for you.
Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.
Going Deeper is a podcast ministry of Trinity Methodist Church in Ruston, LA, helping us L.I.V.E. by learning and applying God’s Word through faithful Christian Bible study and real-life conversation.
In this episode of Going Deeper, we explore what it really means to be called by God—and why that calling often feels overwhelming, uncomfortable, and even a little terrifying.
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Looking at the stories of Isaiah and Jeremiah, we see two people who didn’t feel ready, qualified, or worthy… yet God called them anyway. From Isaiah’s “woe is me” moment to Jeremiah’s hesitation, we wrestle with the same question today: 👉 What does it look like to respond to God’s call in our own lives?
We also take a deeper look at passages like Jeremiah 29:11 in their proper context, discussing how God’s promises often come in the middle of difficulty—not instead of it.
If you’ve ever wondered: “Is God calling me to something?”
“What if I’m not ready?”
“How do I even know?”
This conversation is for you.
The Going Deeper Podcast is a ministry of Trinity Methodist Church in Ruston, Louisiana and is designed to help people Learn and apply God’s Word in everyday life. Through thoughtful conversation and biblical insight, we explore the larger story of Scripture and how it shapes our faith today. If you want to grow deeper in your understanding of the Bible and your relationship with God, this podcast is for you.
Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.
Going Deeper is a podcast ministry of Trinity Methodist Church in Ruston, LA, helping us L.I.V.E. by learning and applying God’s Word through faithful Christian Bible study and real-life conversation.
In this episode of Going Deeper, we explore the full story of David—from the courage of Goliath to the failure with Bathsheba—and what it reveals about faith, repentance, and God’s grace.
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The Going Deeper Podcast is a ministry of Trinity Methodist Church in Ruston, Louisiana and is designed to help people Learn and apply God’s Word in everyday life. Through thoughtful conversation and biblical insight, we explore the larger story of Scripture and how it shapes our faith today. If you want to grow deeper in your understanding of the Bible and your relationship with God, this podcast is for you.
Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.
Going Deeper is a podcast ministry of Trinity Methodist Church in Ruston, LA, helping us L.I.V.E. by learning and applying God’s Word through faithful Christian Bible study and real-life conversation.
Is faith about following rules, or having a relationship with God? In this episode of the Going Deeper Podcast, Kyle, Doug, and Marie talk about Moses and the Exodus and how God's plan for saving his people reveals how he wants a relationship with his people more than he wants a nation of rule followers.
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The Going Deeper Podcast is a ministry of Trinity Methodist Church in Ruston, Louisiana and is designed to help people Learn and apply God’s Word in everyday life. Through thoughtful conversation and biblical insight, we explore the larger story of Scripture and how it shapes our faith today. If you want to grow deeper in your understanding of the Bible and your relationship with God, this podcast is for you.
Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.
Going Deeper is a podcast ministry of Trinity Methodist Church in Ruston, LA, helping us L.I.V.E. by learning and applying God’s Word through faithful Christian Bible study and real-life conversation.
Is faith about following rules, or having a relationship with God? In this episode of the Going Deeper Podcast, Kyle, Doug, and Melanie explore the stories of Genesis and the messy family dynamics of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. The Bible doesn’t hide human flaws, yet through broken people and difficult circumstances we see a faithful God working out His plan. Join us as we discuss forgiveness, surrender, and how God continues to work through imperfect people.
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The Going Deeper Podcast is a ministry of Trinity Methodist Church in Ruston, Louisiana and is designed to help people Learn and apply God’s Word in everyday life. Through thoughtful conversation and biblical insight, we explore the larger story of Scripture and how it shapes our faith today. If you want to grow deeper in your understanding of the Bible and your relationship with God, this podcast is for you.
Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.
Going Deeper is a podcast ministry of Trinity Methodist Church in Ruston, LA, helping us L.I.V.E. by learning and applying God’s Word through faithful Christian Bible study and real-life conversation.
In this episode of Going Deeper, we begin our study of the Top Ten Bible Stories by exploring Genesis 1–11. Why does the beginning matter? How do creation, chaos, and hope shape the rest of Scripture—and our own lives? Join the conversation as we look at why Genesis still matters today.
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In this episode of Going Deeper, we begin our Christian Bible study series on the Top Ten Bible Stories by examining Genesis 1–11—the creation story, the fall, the flood, and the Tower of Babel. These foundational chapters of the Book of Genesis shape the entire story of Scripture, pointing us toward God’s work of bringing order out of chaos and ultimately toward Christ. At Trinity Methodist Church, our mission to L.I.V.E. begins with Learning and applying God’s Word, and studying Genesis helps us understand who we are, why the world is broken, and how we faithfully respond as stewards of God’s story. Whether you are new to Bible study or have read Genesis many times, this conversation invites you to see why the beginning still matters.
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Why do we get so caught up in numbers—especially in ministry? In 1 Chronicles 21, King David orders a census that seems innocent enough, but God sees it differently. The fallout is massive, yet from the wreckage comes the foundation for something holy: the future site of the Temple. In this episode, we unpack what David's story teaches us about trust, pride, and the hidden dangers of measuring success the wrong way.
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Have you ever wrestled with God? How do you know you were wrestling with God?
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There's a fine line between a blessing and a curse. How do we know the difference, and what do we do about it?
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What does it look like to have faith even when it doesn't make sense? A look at a familiar story from the Old Testament might be able to offer a few suggestions for us.
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What does real surrender look like? How does Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his only son impact us today? What are you willing to surrender to God?
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How do Altars and sacrifices apply to our lives today? What are we being called to surrender this Lenten season?
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Sermon from Sunday, August 11, 2024
Speaker: Rev. Doug de Graffenried
Scripture: Ephesians 4: 25-5:2
Sermon from Sunday, August 4, 2024
Speaker: Rev. Doug de Graffenrid
Scripture: Ephesians 4: 1-16
Sermon from Sunday, July 28, 2024
Speaker: Rev. Michael Cloud
Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21
On this special episode, members of the Trinity Church staff get together to discuss the last week of readings from the book "Easter Earthquake" by James Harnish.
In this episode, we're talking about the heavy topic of our own mortality, and how even though it seemed as though Jesus had failed, God got the last laugh. The paradox here is that in Jesus' death, all of creation has new life available, through the power of the resurrection
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For many of us, scars are often seen as a negative thing. Something that reminds us of past injury or trauma. But God will often use our scars to display His power to those in our lives, and to reveal his glory to others because of, not in spite of, our past.
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On this episode of the podcast we discuss the idea of foolishness, and how what we see as wisdom, God sees as foolishness and vice versa. The conversation is full of seeming contradiction, but God's wisdom far outweighs ours we see how God takes our way of thinking and flips it upside down to reveal an even more powerful display of his grace and mercy.
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In this episode we dive into some of the surprising ways God fulfills his promises, drawing parallels between biblical narratives and our own lives. From Abram and Sarai all the way to the resurrection of Jesus, and still today, God often has a way of making himself known, often in ways we would never expect.
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On this episode of the podcast we begin a series of discussions on the book "Easter Earthquake" by James A. Harnish.
How does the resurrection of Jesus shape your idea of salvation? Is it something you keep for yourself, or is it meant for you to share?
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On this special edition of the podcast, we sit down with Dr. Sandy Richter during her visit to Trinity and have a conversation about bible study curriculums, how they're created, and how they impact the lives of the people that experience them from start to finish.
Sometimes prayer leads into places where we don't want to go at the moment, but as we hear in today's episode with LeAnn and Matt Waldroup, you end up finding exactly what you were praying for.
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Some times it's hard to know if our prayer life makes a difference. In this episode, I sat down with Ashley and Jason King, and we discussed how their commitment to consistent, daily prayer has impacted their family, and how important a role it plays in their daily lives.
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There are many ideas about what prayer is, and how best to go about it. What does the Bible tell us about prayer? Is there a right way and wrong way to pray? What should we be praying for? What do I do if I don’t know what to say? We’ve got some practical ideas to help you with these questions.
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Prayer is an important part of the spiritual life, but as Christians, prayer takes on an even deeper meaning in our lives. We are invited into a relationship with the God of the universe through the practice of prayer. It can take many different forms, but the heart of prayer is a life that is submitting, listening, and talking to God, regardless of your present circumstances.
On this episode I talk with two amazing women who have had their prayer lives evolve over the course of their lives into a central aspect of the faith in Jesus, even when it seems that God isn’t listening to their prayers.
Over the years, many different people have made many claims about who Jesus is. Let’s look through the scriptures and find out for ourselves who Jesus is to us.
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One of the central beliefs and hopes of the Christian faith is that Jesus is coming a second time to make everything right. One day, everything will be made new.
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The first three chapters of the Book of the Revelation covers 7 letters to 7 churches. Jesus doesn’t pull any punches, laying out the good, if there is any; the bad, which they all have; and the indifference that rears its ugly head in more than one of the churches. If we’re honest with ourselves, we can find bits of all of these harsh statements in our local churches.
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The resurrection of Jesus is often discussed, debated, and disputed. When we step back and look objectively at the facts and historical events surrounding the resurrection, we find that it’s not only plausible, but probable that the events happened the way they were recorded in scripture.
But what does it all mean for us today? Do we live day-to-day like we follow a risen savior?
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The Crucifixion of Jesus is by far the darkest moment in human history from the Christians perspective. How do we approach the idea that Jesus’ death on the cross is what brought about hope for all of humanity.
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We have the benefit of reading Jesus’ words with a hindsight view. Many of the things that Jesus said and taught were not only difficult to understand, but they flew in the face of everything that culture dictated. Not that we have it easy. Many of these “hard sayings” of Jesus are just as hard for us to grasp and practice today as they were in the first century.
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For the follower of Christ, it’s clear that prayer is important, but why is it important? What does it mean to live a life of prayer. Does prayer mean that you’re asking for God to do what you want, or is prayer asking God to show you what he wants for you?
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In this episode, we talk about another set of miracles recorded in the New Testament. With each encounter, the person for whom Jesus does the miracles takes action. The blind man washes his eyes. The paralytic gets up. The demon possessed man shares his story. The woman bleeding and Jairus both sought out Jesus. Even Lazarus had to stand up and walk out of the grave. How are you taking action to live in to the miracles that Jesus has done and is doing in your life?
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Does God still do miracles today? Are we looking for and expecting miracles? Have we become so self-sufficient that we feel like we don’t need miracles in our lives? In this episode we discuss several of Jesus’ miracles that are recorded in scripture and wrestle with the purpose behind the specific miracles, and how we can begin looking for the movement of God in our own lives.
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In this episode, we cover parables that have a slightly different purpose than the previous episode. What we see here are beautiful invitations to be a part of the Kingdom of God.
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Jesus’ parables offer an interesting look at his teaching style. He often taught through narrative story that was able to connect with the people hearing them on a level that they could understand. However, many of Jesus’ parables were counter-cultural. What in Jesus’ parables challenges you the most?
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The sermon on the mount is easily the greatest sermon ever told. On first glance, it seems pretty simple, and full of nice platitudes, but when we begin to dig in a little deeper to the sermon as a whole, we discover that’s it sets the bar even higher than the Old Testament law.
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In the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, there are some notable events. Jesus’ baptism, temptation, declaration of his divinity, and his calling of the first disciples gives us huge insights into who Jesus is, and what his mission on earth was truly about.
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The birth narratives of Jesus reveal some important details about the character of God, and what the real goal of Jesus’ life on earth was about. It wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t expected. But it was perfect.
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It is common to believe that the prophet Isaiah was talking specifically about Jesus in many of his prophecies, but did you know that there were events and prophecies that were actually specific to the time of Isaiah? However, many of these messianic prophecies also serve to foreshadow the coming messiah.
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Listening to the Prophets
Prophets and prophecy are often misunderstood in today’s culture. Many of the prophecies we read in the Old Testament have more than one meaning, with one being to a particular event happening at the time the prophecy was given. Sometimes these prophecies did look forward to the future, as we discuss in today’s episode.
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In today's episode we take a look at some places in the psalms where we can find a direct connection to Jesus.
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What does the Old Testament say about Jesus? How do they connect with Jesus' ministry?
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Why do we need a savior? Why is Jesus so important? Where did it all go wrong?
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The question is "Who is Jesus?" We're back with a new season and a new reading plan! This season we're reading through the E-100 Essential Jesus reading plan, covering the 100 essential passages of scripture about Jesus.
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James encourages his readers to treat each other fairly in business dealings, and to have "holy conversations" by confessing our sins. We find that it is in community that we realize the power of the gospel, especially if we're focused on God.
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In this week's episode we discuss a little piece of chapter 4 from the book of James. The discussion centers around the idea of God being jealous or envious of the things we desire versus us being jealous for the wrong things. Let us know what you think. Send us an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com
In our conversation about Chapter 3, we talk about the heavy burden of being a leader in the church, and taming our tongues. Leave a comment or send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.
In today's episode we talk about the differences between Paul's writing about Abraham and Isaac's test, and the Author of the book of James' use of the Old Testament account. Leave us a comment or send us a question to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com
In this episode Kyle and Becky discuss the issues brought up in Chapter 1 of the book of James, specifically the concepts of trials and temptations. If you have questions about this or any other episode of the podcast, drop us a comment or send us an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.
In this episode of Going deeper we begin our conversation on the book of James. It's one of the most quoted books of the new testament, but it's also one of the most confusing and controversial. Allow us to shed a little light on it, or maybe even make you more confused.
The book of revelation is fascinating, encouraging, and troubling all at the same time. When we allow ourselves to read the book as apocalyptic poetry, we discover that God is revealing to us the eventual outcome of his plan that he laid out for us, his creation, from the very beginning.
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Theologians have, for centuries, debated the value of faith versus works. In today’s episode we spend a bit of time hashing out the balance between faith and works and how they work together as we live out a transformed life in Jesus Christ.
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The bible lays out the ideas behind starting what has become the global Church. There are things that are great about what the Church has become, and things that we maybe need to remember about the original purpose behind the institution of the Church. We discuss some of these things today, and steps we can take to make the church a more vibrant community of people following Christ.
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We dig further into the writings of Paul and his letters to the churches. What does Paul say about things like grace, the law, and condemnation? Paul walks a fine line and at times seems to contradict himself, but when we read a little more carefully, it’s finding the balance in our faith to know where our motives are as we live out our faith.
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You asked, we answered. In this third Q&A session, we answer questions about obscure passages in the Gospel accounts, the order of the Gospels, and more! Get your questions included in the next Q&A session by submitting them to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com
Paul says a lot of difficult things in his writings to the various churches. When we come across these difficult passages, it can often be easier to dismiss them altogether, but then we run the risk of dismissing the bible completely. In today’s episode we put some context behind some of these difficult passages, and offer ways of dealing with and thinking about things in the bible we don’t agree with on the surface. Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com. Find more about E100 at trinityruston.org
Jesus raises from the dead, then has to leave. And this greatly concerns the disciples, but in comes the Holy Spirit. We kick off today’s episode talking about the importance of the Holy Spirit and the significance of the event of Pentecost.
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To the everyday observer, having the leader of a religious movement get killed by the government should put a stop to the spread of that movement. But it wasn’t so with Jesus. Jesus’ death on the cross paved the way for his message to spread over the entire world, and in the end, be the ultimate hope for humanity.
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Jesus performed many miracles during his ministry on Earth. Often times, we try to explain the miracles so that the fit in our understanding of the natural world. In this episode we talk at length about how it’s ok for the miracles to be miraculous. We also welcome Josh Mandrell as a guest on the podcast.
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What is the law? What does Jesus mean when he says he came to fulfill the law? Some very difficult questions get raised in this episode, as we discuss the nature of Jesus’ comments on the law, and how it still affects us today.
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Jesus fulfilled many Old Testament prophecies. Now, having read through the Old Testament, we see just how present Jesus was throughout history, even before he arrived in the flesh. But if there’s still any doubt, we kick off our New Testament section of the E100 reading plan with John 1:1, confirming that Jesus, in fact was and is a part of the eternal Godhead.
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In this second Q&A session, we answer questions about changing the mind of God, Lady Wisdom, Mt. Carmel, and more.
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The Prophets often get misunderstood about who they were and what their original purpose was. In this episode we discuss why they wrote and spoke, and how it impacted the original hearers and readers, and how we can read and apply their writings today.
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Today we talk about the Psalms and Proverbs. Of all the books of the bible, these two stand out as significantly different from the rest of the canon. Not only should we read them differently, but the way we apply them to our lives is different.
Link to Seedbed Psalms: http://psalms.seedbed.com
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The story of David and Bathsheba is one of the most salacious stories in the old testament and runs the gamut of ways we can choose to ignore God’s path, but it ends with a powerful example of accountability, repentance and reconciliation. We also spend time talking about the powerful events surrounding Elijah and the Prophets of Baal.
Reading the Elijah passage in the Holy Land - https://youtu.be/iA_GIGbA65Y?t=179
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The books of first and second Samuel introduce us to the first two human kings of the Nation of Israel in the persons of Saul and David. It’s a powerful story of quickly we can lose sight of what God desires for us when we insist that our ways are better than God’s. We also see the stark contrast in the character of these two kings, and how it impacts their failure, and success.
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Today we make our way through the book of Judges. It’s heavy reading, but the lesson we learn here is that we as humans are quick to forget, as evidenced by the cyclical nature of how the nation of Israel remembered, followed, abandoned, and repented in the stories of the Judges.
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Today we return to the book of Joshua as part of the E100 series, and we revisit the issues that arise while the Israelites are taking the promised land. There’s discussion of Holy war and what it means, and how it played a role in the book of Joshua. We also have some challenging discussion about the Holiness of God and how it’s not always easy to understand God’s decisions, but how we’re still to trust that God sees the bigger picture.
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Today we ask some deep questions about the issue of God hardening Pharaoh’s heart, and what that might actually mean, as well as how the order of the plagues of Egypt symbolizes a sort of “de-creation” of the land of Egypt.
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In this third episode of our E100 season of the podcast, we've got some new voices joining us with Rev. Chris Winterman and Haley Kesterson. This week’s readings are centered around the Old Testament character of Joseph. It’s easy to assume that Joseph was a great guy that never messed up, but when we look deeper, it seems that it may not be as cut and dry as we often assume, especially when dealing with traditional biblical heroes.
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Thanks for joining us again for this second episode of our E100 podcast series. In this episode, we dig into the birth of the nation of Israel, beginning with the covenant that God makes with Abraham. We also ask some questions about the struggle of favoritism that many families still deal with today.
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Today we begin our second season on Going Deeper. Over the next 20 weeks we'll be discussing each week's readings as laid out by the E100 reading plan, organized by Scripture Union. Read along with us and join in the conversation as we ask questions and discuss the Essential 100 readings of the Bible.
Specifically, in this week's episode, we invite Rev. Doug de Graffenried onto the podcast to share his knowledge of the Hebrew language as we take a look at the first 11 chapters of Genesis. These first chapters of the bible, and how we read them, shape how we interpret and understand the story of God and his love for us, his creation.
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This wraps up season one, and our journey through the book of Joshua. There's an interesting discussion about chapters 23 and 24 potentially being a telling of the same conversation from 2 different perspectives.
This week we find ourselves in Chapter 22 of the book of Joshua. We discuss the events surrounding the Easter tribes building a questionable altar, and the western tribes having some serious concerns about it.
In today's episode we discuss the Cities of Refuge, and the importance of sacrifice and blood in the old testament. We also run through the land allotments to the Levites.
Most people think the distribution of the land in the book of Joshua is pretty dry, but we discuss how it really begins to put shape to the covenant God made with Abraham in Genesis, and how active faith played a huge role in the taking of the Holy Land.
In this episode we invite our very first guest to the show, and have a great discussion about wether or not the earth stood still for Joshua and the Israelites during the southern campaign of the taking of the Holy Land. We also spend some time discussing the idea of grace and mercy in the Old Testament, and how it doesn't look like we think it should, but it's there nonetheless.
Today we discuss the severity of sin, and how one man's sin played a role in the loss, and then later victory in the battles of Ai in chapters 7 and 8 of the Book of Joshua.
As our journey through the book of Joshua continues, we find ourselves at the point of the story where the Israelites finally enter the holy land and take the city of Jericho. We spend a lot of time discussing the topic of Holy War, and what it really means.
On this episode we are going deeper into Joshua Chapters 3-5. There's talk of rocks, altars, remembering, and circumcision.
On this episode of Going Deeper, we discuss tools we use to study and read scripture, the biblical character Rahab, and all the questions surrounding her and the agreement she made with a couple of Israelite spies.
Bible Study Tools we use:
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Olive Tree Bible NASB with Strongs: https://bit.ly/35YLCSj
Was Moses hitting a rock really bad enough to keep him out of the Promised Land? And what in the world does a sandal have to do with acquiring land?