Roach Ramblings: Recent Episodes
Nathan Roach
Follow along as I ramble about various theological topics, different Biblical passages, and all that God is teaching me.
In the opening passage of the book of Joshua, we see that Moses proclaimed the promises of God to the people of God.
We are all in danger of drifting away from Jesus due to sin, opposition, suffering, or busyness.
There's no such thing as SuperChristians. Pursuing Jesus via spiritual disciplines simply keeps us tethered to the Savior.
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This episode is also available as a blog post: https://nathanpatrickroachblog.wordpress.com/2022/07/26/steady-love/
In today's episode, we use Hebrews 1:1 as a diving board to jump into a conversation about how God spoke through the prophets in the OT. We land on the reality that the Spirit of God empowers all people, indiscriminately, to prophetically speak into the world around us about the glory of God.
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Zephaniah 2:3 reminds us of what it is that we should be seeking and pursuing each week!
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In 1 Thessalonians 2:4, we are reminded that we are to lead in our churches in such a way that pleases God, not man.
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Our sinful choices and our broken moments don't disqualify us from living out our God-given callings.
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In Galatians 1, Paul states that the gospel he's sharing isn't his own. Rather, it is the gospel of God.
The content of the gospel reminds us that we are in need of a Savior.
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The church in Thessalonica was known for its commitment to one another, to non-believers, and to Christ.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://nathanpatrickroach.blog/2021/09/28/a-better-story/
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Nate and Brayden look at 1 Thessalonians 2:1-2! They discuss relational ministry, how its slow burn is more fruitful than the explosion of most church models. They also share stories of their own failures in ministry, and how they have learned to persevere as a result.
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Yesterday, I chickened out due to my fear of the Titan. In 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10, we read about something much greater than the Titan: the wrath of God.
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Faith isn't inaction. Faith leads us to take the next step.
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This past week, I was at JH camp with my students and was indoctrinated into the wonder of kids trap music.
1 Thessalonians 1:6-8 tells the tale of a church known not for its catchy Spotify playlists, but for its joy in Christ despite persecution.
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In this episode, Victor and I discuss Biblical discipleship. Discipleship, according to 1 Thessalonians 1:5-6, involves sharing lives and hearts as well as imitating one another.
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Today we look at 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4, focusing on how our identities should be in Christ and how faith, love, and hope show themselves in our lives.
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If you want attention, be the loudest in the room.
If you want to be like Jesus, be the lowest in the room.
Throughout my life, I've struggled with courage. Thankfully I have a God who gives me strength.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://nathanpatrickroach.blog/2021/04/23/not-so-courageous/