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Inviting you to Live Deeper in your relationship with Jesus Christ and Reach Wider in Service to a world that needs to know the love of Christ.
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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The quickest time machine to retrieve the past is the imagination. A fictitious radio station, WJER-Jerusalem, provides the vehicle to recapture and view some great Biblical events. Television, newspaper, video tape and audio tape, all being unavailable 2,000 years ago, causes us to use the medium of radio to “record” and re-create some great moments surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ.
The accounts are biblically oriented with dramatization provided. Other than a radio station’s report of events being the obvious embellishment, no historical biblical facts are altered. For verification, some scriptural references are provided. Complete biblical citations are not included, as many themes are familiar.
Although many scholars believe that the appearance of the Magi bearing gifts occurred well after the initial birth setting, these are presented here concurrently, consistent with the other “traditional” understanding of how/when many believe the other events surrounding the birth occurred.
A major element to the enjoyment of this presentation is the yearning imagination of you, the listener.
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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.
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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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December 25: Read Isaiah 53 NLT
Christmas Day has arrived at last! Where has your faith journey taken you this Advent season? To a better understanding of God? A deeper relationship with Jesus? Perhaps a new call to action to further the Kingdom of God? Hopefully to all of these things and more!
Let us share one last journey to bring better focus to this day. During the Napoleonic wars of the early 19th century in Europe, Napoleon, Emperor of France, was making war on Austria. A certain Austrian town came under interest, and he wanted to capture it. As the town had no strong defense forces guarding it, Napoleon ordered a small part of his army to break away from the main force and journey to the town to seize it. The French forces arrived on Christmas Eve and prepared for the attack the next day.
As news reached the town of the approaching French forces, panic spread as the town people feared the worst. The local minister told the people to be unafraid and have faith. (Oh, don’t these words sound so familiar to us? The angel spoke these words to so many of our Christmas story heroes.) The minister suggested that on Christmas Day the people follow their normal Christmas tradition of coming to church for the annual Yuletide Service followed by the ringing of the church bells to celebrate Jesus’ birth.
On Christmas Day the people of the town came to worship as they did each year while the French prepared for the attack. Then at the end of the service the church bells began their joyous ringing. The French commander misunderstood the meaning of the bells and thought they signaled the arrival of an Austrian army coming to save the town. The French retreated because the commander felt a superior force awaited them. THE TOWN WAS SAVED!
Christmas is about one important truth: God loved us so much he sent his son to live among us, die for our sins, and be raised so death can be overcome. Emmanuel – God with us – has come and WE ARE SAVED!
Zechariah, Elizabeth, Joseph, the innkeeper, shepherds, Magi, and Mary all undertook journeys in one form or the other, and thus all played a role in God’s plan to save His people through Jesus, His Son. The Austrian town’s journey from fear, to faith, to salvation, to joy is much like many in our Christmas story and maybe ours as well.
So, this Christmas Day…
RING THOSE BELLS!
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Every family or individual has traditions they look forward to renewing on Christmas Eve. When I was younger and my family gathered at my grandparents’ home, I would find time to go into the room where the Christmas tree was located and sit in the chair next to the tree. It was simply a time for me to be with God. I would be grateful for God’s gift of Jesus and the gift of family. As I sat in the glow of the lights of that beautiful tree, I let God’s light of love wash over me and I just let myself “be” with God.
You may be part of other Christmas Eve traditions. Some people trim the tree that night, others open gifts, some drive around and look at Christmas decorations, many attend church services, and others do acts of service that night to illustrate God’s care for everyone. Some do a combination of the above. Whatever your tradition on Christmas Eve and even Christmas Day, make Jesus the center of it all.
Let everyone know that Christmas lights remind us that Jesus is the light of the world, exchanging gifts is to remind us of the Magi who brought gifts to Jesus and that Jesus gives us the greatest gift. Attending church services is very fitting, as Jesus needs to be worshiped by His believers, and acts of service to others in love witnesses to the Savior’s care for us all.
Regardless of how we spend Christmas Eve, we all need to be sure we keep “Jesus as the reason for the season.”
Prayer: God and Father of all, let my traditions open me up to the real meaning of Christmas.
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December 23: Read Luke 2:8-11 NLT
Christmas is about God’s love for us through Jesus. His birth, life, crucifixion, and resurrection is not just ordinary news, and not even good news, but great news that brings great joy to all people. How will this news spread to all? Through us, Jesus’ followers. We must do our part in sharing the gospel.
Christmas would not be complete without singing “Joy to the World.” The first line of each of the 4 verses is what we need to proclaim to the world:
Joy to the world, the Lord is come.
Joy to the world, the Savior reigns.
No more let sin and sorrows grow.
He rules the world with truth and grace.
That is the story, the truth, the promise, and the love of God. Is our journey leading to great joy because of this great news? Journey back in your memory to a time when you experienced great joy because of God’s love for you, and share the experience with someone.
Prayer: Joy to the world! I love you, God, because you love me so much!
Reflection QuestionWhen have you experienced great joy because of God’s love for you? Share your experience with someone.
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December 22: Read Psalm 32:1-2 NLT
One of my favorite Christmas memories was when the family gathered at my grandparent’s crowded house. There were not enough beds (sound familiar?) so some of us young people had to sleep on pallets on the floor while a few lucky ones slept on couches. My brother and I slept on one of the pallets in the same room where the Christmas Tree was located. Our cousin, Mark, slept in the same room, but was lucky enough to snag the couch.
My brother and I decided Mark was destined to become a cop because of his determination that night to see Santa laying out the presents under the tree while using a flashlight he brought with him. (By the way, Mark would eventually become a policeman and served with distinction on S.W.A.T. in Houston, Texas.)
After the lights went out in the room, Mark used his trusty flashlight hoping to reveal Santa in the act, to no avail. This went on for several minutes. My brother warned Mark that if he did not stop turning the flashlight on Santa would not come. Mark continued turning it on and off until sleep overtook him.
The next morning proved priceless! My brother and I woke up first and laid on our pallet waiting for Mark to awaken to see his reaction. When Mark’s eyes opened, he beheld possibly the worst sight imaginable- no gifts from Santa were under the tree! The look on his face was unforgettable. It seemed to scream, “I have kept Santa away. I have ruined Christmas for everyone and how can I face the family?!”
My brother and I did everything we could not to laugh, for in the adjoining room in chairs were the kids gifts neatly organized by “Santa.” When Mark discovered the chairs, he smiled in relief.
Read again Psalm 32:1-2. That was Mark’s journey that morning: joy, forgiveness, cleared of guilt, and redemption. His relief was evident. That is all our Christmas journeys as well. Jesus is here, offering forgiveness and joy to all who embark on a journey of faith and obedience to him. We can find relief from our sins through the babe of Christmas.
Prayer: Jesus, thank you!
Reflection QuestionsForgiveness is freely given because of what Jesus did for us on the cross and we can experience FREEDOM!
What sin do you need to give to Jesus so that it can be buried, and you can be raised to life in freedom?
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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. Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.
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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. Cool Manly Journal – https://a.co/d/140Azsv Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.
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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.
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Who is Jesus to You? 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. Join us in the Holy Land – https://bit.ly/3uCRjjJ Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.
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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. Join us in the Holy Land – https://bit.ly/3uCRjjJ
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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. Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Join us in the Holy Land – https://bit.ly/3uCRjjJ Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.
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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? Join us in the Holy Land – https://bit.ly/3uCRjjJ Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.
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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. Join us in the Holy Land – https://bit.ly/3uCRjjJ Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com. Subscribe to the podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/315vV8yGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/318WWbk Podbean: https://bit.ly/3j0MOY4 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dqsfTQ Amazon: https://amzn.to/3q2x1w0
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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. Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Join us in the Holy Land – https://bit.ly/3uCRjjJ Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com. Subscribe to the podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/315vV8yGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/318WWbk Podbean: https://bit.ly/3j0MOY4 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dqsfTQ Amazon: https://amzn.to/3q2x1w0
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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? Join us in the Holy Land – https://bit.ly/3uCRjjJ Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com. Subscribe to the podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/315vV8yGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/318WWbk Podbean: https://bit.ly/3j0MOY4 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dqsfTQ Amazon: https://amzn.to/3q2x1w0
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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? Join us in the Holy Land – https://bit.ly/3uCRjjJ Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com. Subscribe to the podcast:Apple…
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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. Join us in the Holy Land – https://bit.ly/3uCRjjJ Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.
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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. #reachwider Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com. Subscribe to the podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/315vV8yGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/318WWbk Podbean: https://bit.ly/3j0MOY4 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dqsfTQ Amazon: https://amzn.to/3q2x1w0
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Jesus’ parables are more than just moral teaching. They 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? Get access to RightNow Media – https://bit.ly/3MyHfjx Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.
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Jesus and Fasting The three great religious practices among the Jews were giving, praying, and fasting. Jesus’ own ministry began with an epic forty-day fast. Jesus begins, “Whenever you fast,” because he probably expected his followers would fast, though neither he nor any of the New Testament writers command it.
Jesus offers no technical instructions on when or how to fast, only that fasting should not be for outward show. Apparently, many who fasted made a point of wearing tattered clothing, scrubbing their head with ashes, and stumbling about as though carrying a great burden.
Jesus offers two instructions. First, when fasting, look normal—and cheerful! “… put oil on your head and wash your face … ”
The oil and water treatment was the everyday norm in Jesus’ day. That’s just what people did before going out. In fact, since oil was synonymous with gladness (Is. 61:3), a person should look not only normal but cheerful!
Second, Jesus taught, when fasting, fast for God, “ … so that your fasting may be seen not by others but by your Father who is in secret.”
We don’t fast to impress people or to demonstrate our piety or our zeal; we don’t fast to get something from God. Its central motive is fellowship with God.
John Wesley and fasting For a portion of John Wesley’s ministry, he advocated fasting on both Wednesday and Friday each week as a regular spiritual discipline. It’s well known that Wesley would not ordain anyone to the Methodist ministry who was unwilling to fast for those days.
But as time passed Wesley fasted mostly on Fridays, which was the Anglican norm. Wesley usually began a Friday fast at sundown on Thursday. This was in continuity with Jewish and early Christian tradition, which both marked the beginning of the day at sundown, not midnight. Wesley typically ended his fast at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
Guidelines for a Wesleyan fast 1. Be flexible and listen to the Holy Spirit. Don’t get so caught up with the act of fasting itself that you forget why you’re doing it in the first place 2. Decide whether you’re going to do a complete fast (water only), a no-solid food fast that allows milk, juice, coffee, and tea, a no-meat fast, or some other kind of fast. There are no fixed rules here but it’s always good to try to keep the fast you set out to do. Some fasts are more difficult than others, and there will be times you may feel led to switch things up. 3. Plan on Friday as your regular fasting day but use Wednesday and other days for additional fasting when you feel called to a time of deeper and more intense prayer. Remember there’s nothing “magic” about Friday. It’s simply a historical day for fasting in many Christian traditions, largely because Jesus was crucified on a Friday. 4. Only fast for more than one consecutive day after you’ve consulted with your doctor and only if you’re sure you are physically able to handle it. 5. Make sure you drink plenty of water while fasting, no matter what kind of fast you choose. 6. The default Wesley Fast is observed from sundown Thursday till 3:00 on Friday. Join us at Trinity at 4:00 and we will break our fast with a traditional British tea. 7. Remember, there will be times when it makes sense to skip your Friday fast or move it to another day of the week. For example, if you have an opportunity to have lunch with someone on Friday you’ve been wanting to connect with for a while, don’t feel compelled to create and awkward situation by stick to your fast. Just change your fast day that week.
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The Greatest Sermon Ever! 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
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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.
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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
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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.
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