Devotional Doctors: Recent Episodes
Bryan Nash and JD Souder
Devotional Doctors is a podcast about Christian living, where we take principles from physical health, and give them practical application in spiritual health. Devotional Doctors is produced and hosted by Bryan Nash, Doctor of Ministry, and JD Souder, Doctor of Physical Therapy. Devotional Doctors posts episodes weekly on Saturdays.
In this series finale, the Devotional Doctors discuss our future hope in resurrection. We can trust that, experiencing a death like Christ's, we will also have a new life like Christ's. Hope is a peculiar thing - it is a steadfast anchor, but it is also forward-looking toward the as-yet unseen. We can also concede that there is much that we simply do not understand and cannot anticipate. Bryan uses the imagery of a sailboat to describe the uncertainty that the future holds, as we adjust our sails in response to the winds of change. The Doctors also sign off for Season 5, and express their hope for the future resurrection of the podcast!
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So how does the Scriptural story of resurrection connect to us today? In this episode, JD and Bryan revisit the discussion of resurrection through the Old and New Testaments, and see how Acts and the epistles lay a framework for the church as people of the resurrection. While we look forward to the final resurrection, there is also a sense in which the Christian life is already a new creation. By faith and the deeply symbolic act of baptism, we are transferred from death into glorious life. We also meditate on the language of "already and not yet", and how Christians participate in new creation as rulers and conquerors over the powers of death. Listen in for good tidings in the resurrection that is yet to come, and is already in the world.
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Originally preached by Bryan Nash on February 21, 2021, at Eastview Church of Christ.
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In this continuation of our series on resurrection, Bryan and JD consider the “otherness” of Jesus’ resurrected body. He continues to bear the scars of the cross, but his resurrection body is also one of kingly glory. And, lest we forget, bodies don’t just naturally resurrect themselves. So what makes the resurrection of Jesus Christ so special? And how does the “otherness” of Jesus help us understand “otherness” in our own resurrection, in the light of Romans 8 or 1 Corinthians 15? There is comfort in our hope of reunion and resurrection. Listen, and hope for the glory to be revealed in us in the coming resurrection!
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Jesus Christ arose from the dead! As Christians, we may take that revolutionary statement for granted. Jesus was bodily raised; his resurrected body walked, and breathed, and even ate breakfast! His body was in many ways the same body that hung on the cross and was buried in the tomb. Jesus showed his scars to Thomas and the other disciples. But the gospels are not intended as an analytical, forensic report. What do we make of such a body? And how can we understand our own bodily resurrection in light of Jesus’? Listen, like, subscribe, and share the message of the hope of resurrection with others!
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This week, we consider psalms and laments through the lens of resurrection. When Job, David, or other poets cry out to the Lord from a place of despair, God demonstrates care and power to redeem His people. These poems also represent God's care for the suffering of individuals, peoples, and even all creation. We have spoken before about lament as part of a healthy emotional spectrum; when resurrection is in the picture, we can understand lament as a plea for life out of death. In this podcast episode, we also trace through Psalm 116, to weigh death and suffering against hope, and question how the death of the saints could be precious.
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Originally preached by Bryan Nash on February 7, 2021, at Eastview Church of Christ.
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The theme of resurrection is central to the entire narrative of the Bible. In this conversation, Bryan and JD consider how a restoration through resurrection is seen as a vital component in both Old and New Testaments. Using stories like the Exodus or Joseph’s pit experiences as a framework, we can trace the movement from status quo to the pit of suffering and despair, to restoration and flourishing and blessing others. And of course, we see this resurrection motif brought to its fullness in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. And we mirror his resurrection through our baptism and new life in Him. As we look forward to this series on resurrection, we’re excited to move forward with hope for the future!
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This week on the Devotional Doctors podcast, JD responds to a set of recent listener questions. As we continue to consider God's holistic care for humanity as bearers of the divine image, what do we do with the problem of evil? Certainly, the righteous suffer. Sometimes chronic illness wracks the body, in apparent tension with growth of the spirit. So is the human experience connected in a holistic way, or not? In this short episode, JD provides some discussion for the following questions:
How strict is man's holistic connectedness?
Does God have a purpose in apparent disconnectedness?
Does chance play a role?
If God cares about the well-being of the holistic man, would He ensure that?
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Last week, we looked at how prayer and healing are connected in James 5. In today's podcast episode, the Devotional Doctors reflect on the confession of sin. When we admit weakness or sin, what does that do for our relationship with God, or with others? Whom is confession really intended to benefit? We discuss how confession plays an important part in the "diagnosis and treatment" of our spiritual ills, and how this contributes to a lived-out faith in Jesus Christ. And we consider some advice for both vulnerability and healthy discernment in private or public confession. May God grant us the humility to confess our needs!
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Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. -- James 5:14-16
In James 5, the author speaks to the power and effectiveness of prayer. But is prayer a solitary act, carried out in isolation? In this week’s podcast discussion, the Devotional Doctors consider how prayer, medicine and community are interrelated. The epistle of James depicts the integrated human as part of an integrated church. Confession and healing are linked, as are medicinal oil, fervent prayer, and gathering in community. Our prayer for you is that you would find whole well-being!
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We have been saved, are being saved, and will be saved. But what does salvation really mean? What are we saved from? And what are we saved for?
The Bible tells a story of salvation. Situations of injustice, brokenness, and sin cause God's people to cry out for relief. And God answers, from the Exodus to the judges and kings. But hope for fuller restoration and salvation leads us to Jesus Christ as savior. In this podcast episode, we consider the ways in which Jesus is the culmination of the salvation storyline. We also compare the language of salvation from sin, with the salvific language of healing in the Gospels and Acts. How is the wholeness and wellness that Jesus provides connected to salvation for the whole person? And how can we learn to see ourselves as the wounded, in need of God's salvation?
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Perseverance and endurance bring to mind being under pressure or a load, over an extended time. But what does it really look like to persevere in the Christian walk? In this episode, JD and Bryan look at the Christian virtues of patient endurance, perseverance, and longsuffering. We look at Scriptural examples of endurance for the right attitudes to bring to long-standing pain, stress, or strain. We discuss the tension between the 'light yoke' and 'cross' language of the New Testament, and ultimately look to Jesus for the perfect example of perseverance through suffering.
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The Old Testament story of King David, Jonathan, and Mephibosheth offers a fascinating shadow of the kingdom of Jesus. Mephibosheth is a wounded outsider, but through the mercy and covenant faithfulness of King David, he is adopted and provided a seat at the royal table. Sound familiar? In this episode of the Devotional Doctors podcast, we consider how we too are injured and unworthy to appear before King Jesus, but are adopted as children and offered a seat at the Lord's Table. But not only that, we are to connect to God's generosity by extending the kindness of God to other outsiders. Listen, like, and share the gospel of the kingdom of heaven with others!
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From the opening pages of Scripture, God is portrayed with light and brilliance and beauty. When we become Christians, we become people of vision, rather than stumbling in darkness. So how can we be granted this spiritual sight? In this episode of the Devotional Doctors podcast, we discuss Jesus' healing of the blind in John 9 and Mark 8, and how we as Christians can see ourselves in the powerful healing story of Jesus. We also meditate on how we can have the eyes of our hearts opened and enlightened to see the richness of the blessings of our Lord. Listen, like, and share!
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Do we find joy in the things we do? More vitally, do we find joy in the Christian walk? In this episode, Bryan and JD draw the distinctions between past fulfillment, present joy, and future hope. And Bryan brings to light now we are to live out of the gospel of Jesus - the good news - and how that offers us present joy even in the midst of suffering, just as it did for early Christians. It is our hope that you are able to find joy in this message!
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As humans, we all experience limitation. We have limitations in how much we can physically lift or exert, or emotionally feel, or spiritually read or meditate. But how do our experiences "at our limits" shape our personal growth? If we disregard our limitations, we set up injury or burnout. If we flee from recognized personal boundaries, we grow apathetic or lethargic. But we can learn from the example of Jesus Christ the middle way of balance. And by exposing our limitations, and recognizing our need for others and God, we can learn to grow and develop in love for others and God.
This episode is being uploaded later than our usual weekend rhythm, but you see, we have limitations...
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In CS Lewis's "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader", Eustace is shown to be a very dragonish little boy. And he is unable to become fully human by the use of his own dragon claws. Only the transformative healing of Aslan can restore Eustace to himself.
Likewise, Christians are instructed to put on the new man and new way of life in Jesus Christ. But accomplishing that through strength of human will is a futile endeavor. How can we learn to allow Jesus and the Holy Spirit to change us? Join us as we contemplate how Christ transforms our beastly and lowly natures into his glorious nature.
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Originally given by Bryan Nash on December 1, 2019, at Eastview Church of Christ.
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Originally given by Bryan Nash on January 17, 2021, at Eastview Church of Christ.
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"And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed." - Gen 2:25
When we consider the image of the human body, do we typically connote shame? Why is that? In today's conversation, the Devotional Doctors discuss the difficult issue of shame and the body, including ideas on covering, modesty, and honor. With the right Biblical perspective, the shared bodily experience can be held with a collective dignity rather than a shared sense of humiliation toward despicable fleshly bodies. Even the concepts of modest attire or sexual propriety can be radically reinvigorated when understood from a Scriptural place of honor rather than dishonor and shame. And if the body is to be esteemed, how might that reshape the narrative of the fall of man in Genesis 3? If a body is to be respected, how can that enlighten our understanding of the incarnation and resurrection of Jesus Christ? Join us in this conversation, and don't be ashamed!
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Part of the human condition is the inevitability of conflict. From wars between people groups, to the experience of multiple simultaneous emotions, it would seem that the stories our very lives are defined by differences. But Jesus has come to bring peace. So how can we learn to resolve conflict in healthy and productive ways? In the story of Scripture, God is at work resolving the conflicts caused by chaos and sin; what role do we play in the work of God through Jesus Christ? In this conversation, the Devotional Doctors discuss how empathy and understanding can work for peace, and how our physical bodies play a role in conflict resolution. There's also a few tips on how to appropriately install a toilet paper roll.
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This episode is an interview with Grace Salzer, a research scientist currently studying taste and the response of human tissue to flavored medication. In this conversation, we look at the ways in which science helps us to analyze and understand the created order. We also think about some of the ways in which a worldview which is informed only by science falls short. An understanding of the world that takes into consideration scientific research as well as a faithful sense of the divine allows these fields to serve complementary or conversational roles, rather than necessarily a conflicting or combative relationship. Grace also brings to light some of the challenges of maintaining Christian character in a results-driven scientific community. We really appreciate her insights, and hope to tackle some of these questions around science and faith in the future!
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Today we consider the place of pleasurable emotions in the Christian walk. On one side, hedonism would encourage the indulgence of all desires; on the other, asceticism refuses all pleasures and enjoyments as dangerous. But the life of Christ shows us a better way. There are blessings from God in the created order that are meant to be enjoyed, and that enjoyment serves a purpose - to orient us toward God. We discuss how "eternal ideas" such as rest or a good meal are used in Scripture to teach us about healthy relationship with God, and offer a foretaste of eternal life. And we grapple with Christ's admonition to deny self, if we are to remain holistic people who experience the wide gamut of emotions.
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What is the gospel? How do the Biblical authors use the language of good news? On today's episode of the Devotional Doctors podcast, Ryan Cummings rejoins us to look at Isaiah's use of gospel in Isaiah 52-53. Together we consider the ramifications of the good news of the Lord's Kingdom, and how that contributes to a thorough understanding of the healing and redemption that God provides. The true gospel message is not solely one of individualistic salvation, but rather the fundamentally different good news of the Kingdom of God, and the restorative healing work of God in and through the people of God. Get ready to understand the gospel of Jesus Christ in a new and enlightening way.
Ryan is one of the hosts of "The Gospel According To" podcast. We'd recommend you subscribe to their series on the kingship of Jesus seen in Revelation.
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This is the second half of last week's episode on emotional health. In this week's discussion, JD and Bryan consider how to integrate our emotional selves, as people made in the image of a God who experiences emotions. We also discuss the connections between emotion, love, and relationship, as presented in the Scriptures. Some emotions might seem to be "good" or "bad" feelings, but how does God feel about our feelings? Listen, subscribe, and share with others as we continue to pursue health and wholeness through Jesus Christ!
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This episode is the first in a series on the connections between emotion and physical and spiritual health. In this conversation, JD and Bryan consider the range of human emotions, and why we are so reluctant to share our feelings, or often even feel them. We also discuss the ties between emotions and physical manifestation, such as blood pressure, posture, and pain. And we look at whether emotion can be best understood as an external function (to be controlled) or an internal function (to be constructively experienced).
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How do poetic and philosophical approaches help us to understand the true nature of things? In this episode of the Devotional Doctors podcast, Bryan interviews brothers Abe and Sam Peters, who co-host the "Poets & Philosophers" podcast. Together, they explore some of the questions behind the great tradition, and how these different ways of understanding integrate mind with body and spirit. We look at how image- or story-based poetry differs from rhyme-and-meter poetry. And we see examples in the Scriptures of both poetic and philosophical ways of understanding man's relationship with God. At the end, Sam and Abe leave us with some strong book recommendations and wisdom, both modern and ancient.
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What does it mean to be stretched, to increase our elasticity? How can we come to understand flexibility as a useful spiritual discipline? In this conversation, the Devotional Doctors talk about the ability to stretch ourselves, both physically as well as spiritually. If we are to have a living and moving faith, we must allow for growth and stretch rather than the sedentary rigidity of being stuck in our ways. We must learn how to allow ourselves to be pushed into discomfort or unfamiliar range if we are to truly grow in the Lord. Of course, we must also understand the church as a safe place to stretch and flex as we learn and grow; the early church often grappled with issues of inflexibility. So listen in to this discussion of how Christ fills us up and stretches us, just as wine in new wineskins.
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If we understand that the Bible is the Word of God, why is Bible reading so hard? On today's episode, Jeff O'Rear and Emerson Brown join us to talk about the vitality of coming to know God through the Scriptures. Jeff and Emerson are cohosts of the "Working With The Word" podcast, where they have spent time discussing inductive Bible reading and seeing Jesus Christ painted in all portions of Scripture. In our interview, they provide some advice on demonstrating endurance, patience, and grace as we read. And they help us to see that the Bible is not just for analytical information-gathering, but rather the establishment and development of relationship with God.
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Did you know that the Scriptures depict the God as having a long nose? that it's part of the holy name of God revealed to Moses on Sinai? So what in the world does it mean for God to have a long nose? In today's podcast conversation, JD and Bryan discuss God's longsuffering, patience, and slowness to anger. God, who is slow to anger, is enduring in covenant faithfulness toward His people; as the people God, how can we mirror this character of slowness to anger in disciplining our emotions, thoughts, words, and actions? Listen to today's episode to learn how slowness to anger - and longness of nose - brings us closer to Jesus.
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In this launch of Season 5 of the Devotional Doctors podcast, Bryan and JD discuss the idea of wearing masks - though not the paper and fabric masks of the past year. Outside the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, all people tend to put on masking behaviors, making a presentation how we wish to be perceived. The masks of hypocrisy are connected to our self-perception, our defined identity, and motivations of fitting in. But when we are able to find our most authentic identity in Jesus Christ, we are able to be vulnerably unmasked, beholding the face of God. So listen in to find how we can all benefit by taking off our hypocritical masks!
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Originally given by Bryan Nash on September 22, 2019, at Eastview Church of Christ.
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Originally given by Bryan Nash on April 18, 2021, at Eastview Church of Christ.
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Originally given by JD Souder on February 1, 2015, at Taylorsville Road Church of Christ.
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Many of us tend toward far too much or too little work; we find identity and value in busyness and doing. This has been truer than ever during the COVID-19 crisis. But these attitudes toward work manifest themselves in all kinds of illnesses, injuries, and unhealthiness. How might the Scriptures help us to find balance with healthy attitudes toward work and labor, as well as Sabbath rest?
This episode also closes season 4 of the Devotional Doctors podcast. We will be taking a temporary rest, and will return to posting regular episodes again in a few weeks!
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JD interviews Beth Fleenor, an occupational therapist and one of JD's coworkers. Beth is an occupational therapist who works with lots of hand trauma, and she lends a special insight into the Biblical language of hands. Hands do, and work, and are pivotal to so many tasks. So how can Christians understand our work as a "hands-on" ministry? How can we look for God's hand at work in the world today? And how can our acts of service, or even acts of rest, be a blessing and reflection of God in the lives of those around us?
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In this episode of the Devotional Doctors podcast, we are joined by three members of the a cappella group Narrow Way: Jerry Tesch (lead), Thayne Washburn (alto), and Brandon Trout (bass). They use their musical experiences to teach us about working together in God's church. We consider how selfishness, distance, and "solo" attitudes become barriers to harmony. And they show how the "sheet music" of the Bible helps to unify Christians all on the same page.
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Digital communication is here to stay; it’s foolhardy to think that it would be done away with. So how should Christians use online media to participate in the kingdom of Christ?
On today’s episode of the Devotional Doctors podcast, Dr Kenny Embry joins us to talk about digital discipleship, one of the focuses of his podcast, Balancing the Christian Life. We discuss some of great blessings that digital communication offers to its users, but also some of the problems when the users’ attention becomes the product. Kenny shares with us the importance of healthy context and storytelling in our ongoing communication. We also consider how Christians can respond with hope, rather than fear, toward the digital world.
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What do we consume, and why? In today's podcast episode, Brenda Richardson joins the Devotional Doctors to discuss healthy diet, and how the Scriptures can guide our attitude toward what we eat. We also contemplate the symbols and contexts around eating, and look at how food as part of God's good creation offers us opportunity for stewardship. We close by considering how different people require different diets, and how the same might be true in spiritual contexts as well. We hope this episode gives you something to chew on.
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So if we are to pursue beauty in our lives, what do we mean by beauty? And how does evil oppose the beautiful efforts of goodness and truth? On today's episode, we ponder what makes a person, place, or thing beautiful. We look to the Scriptures to see how evil and calamity work to tear down beauty, and how God's restorative work through Jesus Christ renews beauty. And we spend a few moments contemplating how taking the time to reflect and admire beauty around us ultimately points us toward God.
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Originally given by Bryan Nash on September 8, 2019, at Eastview Church of Christ.
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Originally given by Bryan Nash on September 1, 2019, at Eastview Church of Christ.
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In today's release of the Devotional Doctors podcast, we interview Gary Fisher. Gary has decades of experience counseling and guiding young men in the area of sexual purity. Fidelity and faithfulness in our marriages are meant to point to God's everlasting covenant faithfulness. How can we direct these conversations about sexual principles, balancing tact, clarity, and grace? Gary guides us in understanding marital sex as part of God's "very good" creation, meant for God's glory and our blessing.
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Thailer and Amber Jimerson return to the Devotional Doctors podcast this week to discuss the intersection of art and religion. When we read the music of Psalms, or the poetry of Isaiah, or the literature of the New Testament epistles, do we see God working beauty in His message to us? In this conversation, we consider how different artistic media are portrayed in Scripture - poetry, music, visual arts, and even performance art. And Amber and Thailer help us to understand the role of different views of art in the history of Christianity. Subscribe, and share, to help spread the word of our beautiful God!
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In this episode, JD and Bryan continue the interview with Matt and Jenn Schmidt of Intimate Covenant. Together, we consider the sexualization of culture as a response to religious misinterpretation of sex. We talk about how God must feel toward the church as his beloved, and how the language of Song of Solomon and Revelation point us toward His love. Christians, of all people, ought to understand passionate love, and be a beacon of true marital love to the world. Listen in, and learn to love more fully in the image of God!
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This is the first half of our interview with Matt and Jenn Schmidt from Intimate Covenant. Together we consider what the Scriptures have to say about the sexual relationship, and how sex is more than just a physical act. Matt and Jenn point us to the creation story, and how sex is part of what God creates as good. We also raise the question of shame's connection to sex. If Christians can understand the Biblical language around sex as holy and God-glorifying, it will free us to have frank and vulnerable conversations around this challenging subject.
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Do the Scriptures have anything to say about sexual relationship? It could be argued that there's an aspect of sexual relationship to the very storyline of the Bible. From creation from covenant, from Christ to the church and the new creation, the message of union is on nearly every page. Follow along with the Devotional Doctors as we trace through sex in the Bible in this fascinating study.
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Originally given by JD Souder on June 30, 2019, at Eastview Church of Christ.
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The past few episodes of the Devotional Doctors podcast have looked at strength, stability, and balance in the Scriptures. But how can Christians handle weakness? In this episode, JD and Bryan discuss the value of seasons of weakness. God consistently uses the weak and humble to work his greatest power. Self-driven strength isn’t inherently a positive character trait; Even the familiar stories of Moses and David point us toward the perfect example of Jesus Christ’s patient trust and reliance upon God in times of distress and weakness. Let’s consider taking advantage of our weakness, to grow in faith, that God’s merciful power can be manifested.
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In last week's episode, the Devotional Doctors podcast considered right movement; this week we discuss stability and steadfastness. JD puts Bryan through a Fukuda stepping test, and demonstrates how our certainty of balance can be easily shaken. From there, we look at 2 Peter 3, where Peter warns about maintaining surety in the Scriptures, and not being destabilized by misinterpretation or falsehood. We briefly consider the parable of the wise and foolish builders, and how we must hear and apply the messages of Jesus Christ in order to stand fast. We are better able to withstand misdirection of false teaching when we are prepared and solid in our Scriptural foundation. And we are further aided in our balance by keeping our eyes open and focused on the righteousness of the new creation.
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Today on the Devotional Doctors podcast, JD and Bryan discuss the idea of forward movement. JD explains how the human body uses trustworthy information from the eyes, the vestibule, and the joints to accurately sense its movement or progress. We then look at the idea of forward progress in the Christian life, and how Paul uses the language of walking to describe spiritual growth. We study Colossians 1, where Paul advises Christians to be strengthened by the power of God. We also look to the early chapters of Proverbs, where Solomon warns to walk in pursuit of wisdom rather than the destructive paths of foolishness.
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Señor Micah Souder joins us today to shed light on the use of language through the story of the Scriptures. We consider the function of the word in creation, the reversal of Babel at Pentecost, and the church as a kingdom of all languages and tongues. Micah also shares his insights on how language and culture, and how they are best learned through experience and immersion. He uses this to show how Christians learn the language of Christianity through committed devotion to surrounding ourselves with the word of God.
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Let’s consider what James 3 has to say about use of the tongue. The anatomical tongue is a complex organ, used for speech, swallowing, taste, and several other important functions. Are we mindful of the many functions of our metaphorical tongue? Do we use our words to bring honor to God, as well as to build up our fellow man made in the image of God? The book of James helps us to understand the challenge of controlling our words, and how the things we say can change our lives - and others’ - for better or for worse.
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“When [Jesus] saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” This verse from Matthew 9 has fueled the work of Greg McClelland, our guest on today’s podcast. Greg has worked in mental health, social work, and intensive care nursing, and has a special heart for vulnerable populations. He discusses Jesus’ ministry with us, and how compassion shapes the heart of service. We consider how genuine connection and understanding of suffering will offer greater compassion, and how Jesus Christ is the perfect example of this principle.
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Chase Byers and Stephen Rouse sit down with us for this episode of the Devotional Doctors podcast. They cohost the podcast HBG Bible Talks, in which they walk through the Biblical text, showing how the gospel of Jesus develops as a narrative story. Together we look at Ephesians 4 and how all Christians contribute as joints in the body. The body of Christ connects together to supply and nourish one another, as we derive nourishment from the head, Jesus. Chase and Stephen help us to see how vital our contributions are to the local church, and how we can discern what useful parts of the body we may become.
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We often use the language of "walking" or "journey" when talking about Christian life. Today's special guest is Dan Steuer, a PTA and host of the podcast Finish Last. As therapists, Dan and JD nerd out on walking, and look at several passages of Scripture which use that language. We consider the importance of walking and movement to physical health and spiritual health; humans are not meant to be physically or spiritually sedentary creatures. And Dan helps point us toward the one who trains our steps and our gait by his perfect example - Jesus Christ.
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Warning This episode touches on some delicate stories of trauma and death in nursing. Listener discretion is advised.
In this week’s episode, we interview Jeanine Martin. She talks with us about her career in nursing, and the breadth of experiences that God gave her through a variety of nursing settings. She spends time speaking on prayer and compassion, specifically in cases of trauma and hospice. Jeanine uses the language of opportunity and honor in describing her service as a nurse, and helps us see how serving one another like Jesus, especially in times of great need, is a form of needed ministry.
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Terry Francis and Phillip Martin put out the podcast "Do the Work" as a resource to equip ministers of the gospel, and to help all Christians understand the work of evangelism. So on today's episode, they join us to discuss... feet? In fact, the Scriptures often use specific imagery of feet to depict those who spread the good news of God. Terry and Phillip discuss how necessary good teaching is to the health of the church, and why it is important for teachers to develop their skills. We also look at the preparation that goes into preaching, and how all Christians contribute to the proliferation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. And we see how the metaphors of foundation, footwear, movement, and injury apply to the deeper truths of life in the church.
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As we begin the next season of the Devotional Doctors podcast, we spend some time in contemplation of the body as a whole. The Bible is full of language regarding the body, both literally and figuratively. Particularly in the book of 1 Corinthians, the apostle Paul uses the language of the body to speak of the church of Christ. In this episode, we look at 1 Cor 12, and how Paul describes the unity of the body, the diversity of the various members, the value of all the body's components, and the relationship of the body to Jesus. We hope you'll join us as we continue our considerations of the physical and spiritual body.
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Originally given by Bryan Nash on December 11, 2018, at Eastview Church of Christ.
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Originally given by Bryan Nash on December 10, 2018, at Eastview Church of Christ.
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Originally given by Bryan Nash on December 9, 2018, at Eastview Church of Christ.
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Originally given by Bryan Nash on December 9, 2018, at Eastview Church of Christ.
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Originally given by Bryan Nash on August 26, 2018, at Eastview Church of Christ.
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Today marks the finale of Seasons 2 & 3 of the Devotional Doctors podcast. In this episode, Bryan and JD revisit some of the highlights of the past few months, considering the seasons of life in Christians and the church. We also look back at some of the strong conversations we've had in facing the COVID-19 crisis, and how Christians can show trust in the Lord and love of neighbor in times of trial. Season 4 will begin in a few weeks, and we'll be returning to the imagery of health, in a head-to-toe survey of holistic Biblical health. We pray that you'll join us for more of the Devotional Doctors podcast!
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When we consider what Scriptures say about seasons, perhaps nothing is more comprehensive than Ecclesiastes 3. God instructs us that there is a time for every matter in life under the sun. So how should followers of Jesus view the passage of seasons? How do we live life at the extremes of the human experience? or the transition from one season to the next? or the apparent randomness of it all? If we remember God as our creator, and seek to fear and obey God in all things, then the glory of Jesus can be seen in every one of life's seasons.
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This is the second portion of our conversation with Shane Scott regarding loss and grief. In this portion, we explore the ideas of loss as a realization of the temporary nature of this life. He shares with us some wisdom from the Scriptures regarding God's presence and goodness, even in the midst of loss, and how suffering in this life can drive us toward a fuller reliance upon God for true blessing.
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Fred Bishop sits down with us on today’s episode to talk about healthy Christian life as we grow older. We consider the admonitions of Solomon's wisdom literature regarding old age, and how we can take pleasure in true and godly things. Fred also emphasizes the necessities for mutual growth and edification in the church, and the pursuit of wisdom. If we desire to grow wiser as we grow older, what does that intentional desire look like?
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Our guests this week are Troy and Melanie Smith and Jamie and Melissa Richardson. As we continue this year's consideration of seasons of life, we reach "middle age" in the 40s and 50s. This season is one of transitions and potential storms, but it also provides unique opportunity to remain firmly anchored in Jesus Christ. What principles guide us as we continue to learn and grow through adulthood? How can we find healthy balance between various responsibilities, and how can we pursue new opportunities? Life is a vapor, and the Smiths and Richardsons help us to reflect on taking advantage of what time we are granted.
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Since last visiting the Devotional Doctors studio, Jason Hardin has been cohosting a podcast entitled Heaven Bound. So we decided to bring him back to discuss conceptions of heaven. The life of the Christian offers a foretaste of the kingdom of heaven. Today we consider the importance of rooting our images of heaven in Scriptures, rather than literature or popular media depictions. Jason also shows us what a heaven-minded lifestyle looks like in different seasons of life. Join us in being heaven-bound for this episode of the Devotional Doctors podcast!
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If we understand the church to be a living, organic entity, how might we understand different seasons in the life of the church? This week's guests are Andrew Roberts and Edwin Crozier from Text Talk. Their podcast has been following the work of Christ through the apostles in Acts; in this conversation, they show us several seasons in the first-century church. How can Christians be motivated by growth, with the right work in the right time, no matter the circumstances? Get ready to spread the seed of the word of the Kingdom!
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How can Christians face loss? In periods of weakness and vulnerability, how can we glorify Christ? In this week's episode, Shane Scott joins us to talk about loss and grief. He shares with us the moving story of losing his wife, Kristi, to cancer. We discuss ideas of processing the stages of grief, how all loss is meaningful and incomparable, and how Job, David, and Jesus all use lament to express emotions of loss.
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In this episode, we sit down for a getting-to-know-you chat with our wives. This conversation is more of an open interview rather than a structured or scripted one. Each of us had our own stories as singles, and our own perspectives and intentions in dating toward marriage. We don't intend this conversation to be prescriptive, but we hope that hearing our stories is entertaining and enlightening. And we hope that we can use our marriages to point toward unity in the love of Christ!
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Perhaps our times are not as unprecedented as we might think. In this week’s episode, Steve Wolfgang comes on the show to talk about the 2020 coronavirus pandemic in light of the history of the church. He educates us on the history of Christians’ response to crisis in the Cyprian and Justinian plagues, the black death, the 1873 cholera epidemic, and the 1918 flu pandemic. How have churches understood the need to serve God and love neighbor, and how can we be thoughtfully measured when those instructions appear to conflict? Let's listen and learn from the voices of Christians who came before us, to do all things to God's glory!
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In today's episode, we attempt to put words on the season of singlehood. Much of our language and behavior in the church might presuppose that marriage is the default, or that being single is at best unideal or at worst burdensome or ignoble. These attitudes are deeply harmful to our single brothers and sisters. Singlehood presents an opportunity to pursue completeness and wholeness in Jesus alone. We contemplate how the Scriptural examples of Jesus and Paul show us that this season can be understood and put to service as a blessing and gift. And we talk about how single and married Christians can encourage, bless, and co-labor with one another to glorify God!
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Ben Lee rejoins us in this weekend's episode to further discuss the ideas of spiritual fitness. How do we maintain growth and excellence into adulthood? We consider Paul's admonitions to the Thessalonian church, as well as the history of Nehemiah, and how fitness - whether physical or spiritual - is not for glory and attention, but contribution to service of others. Ben also connects this concept into our older years, discuss how Christians with life experience can contribute to the growth of younger Christians, and how younger Christians can uplift and encourage the older.
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Over the recent months, Christians have been faced with many tough decisions. Church leadership has wrestled with questions of how and where to worship. But while the coronavirus pandemic is novel, making decisions with discernment and care is not. In this week's episode, we consider how the early church in Acts approached difficult decision making, and what attitudes we as Christians must exhibit in these times. We reflect on demonstrating character of study, prayer, patience, humility, and genuine conversation. Perhaps how we process information, make decisions, and discuss with others is just as important as the decision reached.
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Mental health is an area that many Christians struggle with. It is also a dangerous subject that has been mishandled or mismanaged by many; amateur advice of "just pray and read the Bible more" or "you're sinning by being anxious" can do more harm than good. In this week's episode, social worker and therapist Heather Stewart joins us to explore mental health and illness. We discuss many of the available coping tools and resources available to those with depression and anxiety. Heather helps us to consider the importance of mindfulness, the need for safe support, and the health of understanding and processing our emotions.
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We resume our series on Healthy Christianity Through the Seasons in today's episode with guest Ben Lee, host of the I Can Do podcast. Using 3 John 2 as a starting point, we consider what is looks like to prosper both physically and spiritually. Ben helps us to understand fitness, and how through discipline and challenge we can rise to push beyond ourselves. We close by looking at how fitness might be borne out in the season of youth, both in physical exercise and in spiritual exercise.
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Ben Hall & Caleb Churchill join us this week to discuss the current state of the coronavirus pandemic in New York City. They share with us some statistics as of our conversation on 4-11-20. But along with the spread of the disease, we thank the Lord that there has also been a spread of the gospel; while there is certainly lamentation, there is also hope that God is working good from this situation. Ben & Caleb encourage us with information on the prayer and study going on in Brooklyn, and how adversity brings out growth, unity, and love in the church.
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This episode is the second part of our conversation on holistic understanding of healthy bodies, minds, and spirits during time of quarantine. We look at some potential challenges we might face in maintaining mental health, and what might be some coping strategies that would help us to face these challenges. The ways in which we communicate, especially through and with our technology - television, internet, social media - can prove to be a reinforcement of our mental space, either of comfort and growth or of anxiety and fear. We also look for some helpful language in maintaining spiritual health, gaining appreciation for the church, becoming more worshipful people, and taking time to reflect on the Lord's good creation.
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The current quarantine conditions have disrupted the rhythms of our lives in lasting and profound ways. In this week's episode, the Devotional Doctors revisit the ideas of holistic wellness and the interconnectedness of our physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. And in this first part of this conversation, we contemplate healthy physical practices and how we can turn the obstacles or difficulties of quarantine into opportunities. We talk about the chance to establish newer and healthier patterns of diet or exercise, and about taking an appropriate mindset toward our health.
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This episode begins our series dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. While we may not be in control of our season of isolation, we can control our response, and can utilize a time of solitude to learn and grow. Moses and Elijah enter isolation in the wilderness of despair and the mountain of God, and both are given new perspective and equipped as prophets through their isolation. Jesus also follows the same pattern of periodic isolation throughout His ministry. We hope to continue to have helpful conversations in the coming weeks on how Christians can respond to COVID-19 in ways that promote wellness.
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In this conclusion of our conversation with Dr John Weaver of Florida College, we discuss a measured perspective of physical and spiritual health. Early adulthood is a season where many people struggle with body image or self-control, but Dr Weaver helps us to understand the vital nature of contentment and healthy balance. Our health, in whatever capacity, ought to be understood as a gift from God. One mustn't focus on the pursuit of bodily health to the exclusion of intellectual, emotional, or spiritual health, or vice versa. We thank John for his help and insight in understanding this pivotal season!
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We continue our conversation with Dr John Weaver this week on the decisions that come with attending college or university. What factors should one bear in mind when selecting an institution of higher learning, and what questions should inform that decision? How do these fundamental questions shape a student's relationships with peers and faculty in this season of life? John also helps us to grapple with the development of identity and character through the establishment of lifelong disciplines.For
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We're excited to bring you the first part of our conversation with Dr John Weaver, Academic Dean at Florida College. In this episode, we discuss what a person might need to weigh when considering whether to attend college or university. John helps us to consider some of the large overarching questions which shape one's life, and how the search for answers sets a course for the future. We also touch on the idea of calling or vocation, and how one can use any career path to bring glory to the Lord and goodness to fellow man. In future episodes, we'll look at where to attend, and how to develop spiritual patterns and disciplines in this pivotal season for many.For
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Today, Karen Crain sits down with the Devotional Doctors to discuss pursuing a military career. She shares her experiences in the Marine Corps, and offers some advice to young people considering enlistment. We also look at the idea of the Christian soldier, and how ideas of service, dedication, diversity, and singleness of purpose are borne out in the military, as well as the church. And as always, we look to how this season might contribute to physical and spiritual health and well-being.For
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In this week's Devotional Doctors podcast, Josh Coles joins us to explore young adulthood in the workplace. He explains the challenges of learning new independence and responsibility in adulthood, and we consider the opportunities of establishing positive patterns and finding new mentors. We also consider what Proverbs and Ecclesiastes have to contribute in wisdom for young adults.
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This episode concludes our series with Gloria Mickle as we discuss adolescence and teen years. What a difficult and challenging time to be a young person; there are pressures to fit in, pressures to learn who you are, pressures from families, peer groups, without and within, plus all the associated physical changes. So how can a young person navigate this age with healthy wisdom? And how can those of us around teenagers be a support and resource for them? We thank Gloria for the experience and wisdom that she lends to us.
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In today's episode, we continue our conversation with retired educator Gloria Mickle. She shares with us some wisdom regarding the grade school years of early childhood. We consider how these years are important for the development of skills - how to learn, how to communicate, how to handle responsibility, and how to fail. Gloria explains how our attitudes and behaviors as adults are reflected in the children around us. And we look to Scriptural examples of God's parenthood to understand the patience and mercy we can show our children.
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In this episode, we consider the early years of infants and toddlers. Gloria Mickle, who has lots of experience as an educator, as well as a mother and grandmother, joins us to talk about these special and formative years. We think about the opportunities and challenges that these years can bring for both the child and the parent. We also consider what Scripture has to say about children, and about how God as a perfect parent loves us.
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Today's episode marks the debut of Season 2 of Devotional Doctors. In this conversation, we introduce the idea of telling the narrative of a life, whether in linear language or cyclical language. We also touch on valuing our stories and the stories of others; this season, we will consult with several guests in other seasons of life. The Scriptures speak to each of the different seasons of our lives, and use the language of different seasons to describe God's relationship with His people. If we are to love one another, is vital that we learn from what others have to offer from their own seasons and experiences.
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In this Season 1 finale, we look at the idea of prognosis, looking forward with optimism to something better. We can be a forward-looking people following the example of our God. This also helps us look forward to our next season of Devotional Doctors, which will begin Feb 1, 2020. Thanks to the Lord, and to our podcast community, for the love, support, and hope for the future!
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Ben and Nikki Lee rejoin us this week to recount Ben's scary story of cardiac health. We consider how loss of health often makes us prioritize the things of God. We touch on the Scriptural use of "heart" to mean the inner person, and how we must watch for the health of our hearts. Ben also shares with us his new book, Life Beyond the Scale, and how we must understand our value as humans outside simple numbers.
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In this final part of our conversation with Jason Hardin, we consider the difficulty of finding rest in in the midst of chaos. Jesus was able to sleep while the disciples around him panicked. How do we access rest when all around is change or noise? Jason also points out the importance of offering others rest, and the value of quietness as rest. We close our discussion of rest by tracing the thread of rest for creation throughout the story of Scripture.
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Continuing our conversation on rest with Jason Hardin, this week, we look at the psalmist's contrast between the anxious toil of the idle laborer and the blessed rest given to the Lord's beloved. What are the differences between effective labor and idle labor, and effective rest and idle rest? We can mindfully avoid the fruitlessness of anxious work or of sluggishness by understanding God as one who both works and rests. Jason also helps us to see that work and rest have their rightful places within God's good creation.
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We often emphasize our work and our accomplishments in all manner of contexts. In this week's episode, Jason Hardin joins the Devotional Doctors to look at the issue of rest. Are we a restful people, or do we allow our focus on labors to drive us into anxiety? Jason also instructs us to look to Christ Jesus as a frequent exemplar of rest. If we follow Jesus' example of periodically pausing, we may find that the rhythm of rest will bring us the peace we long for.
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The Lord created man and woman to be whole and well. But how do we handle the situation when health changes? In this episode, Nikki Lee shares her story of total molar pregnancy, including the agonies of urgent surgery and chemotherapy. She describes the questions that accompany physical illness, and how trusting God can heal both spirit and body. Nikki and Ben also share some insights on helping other Christians through the difficulty of illness, and allowing ourselves to be helped by others.
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On this week's episode of Devotional Doctors, Thailer Jimerson joins us to talk about healthy spirituality in other parts of the world. The cultural lenses that we wear often shape the way that we practice Christianity. So should we be imparting those lenses to others, or can we learn from putting on other's lenses? How might a Southeast Asian community view the Trinity or the giving nature of the early church? Thailer discusses how we can be mindful of the contextual perspectives that we impose on the scriptures, and how the message of God transcends all cultures.
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We continue our conversation on communication this week with Ryan Cummings. In our last episode, we established the importance of understanding a person as whole and connected. In this week's episode, we look at how the connected whole individual relates with others in both speaking and hearing. Ryan focuses on two character traits from Scriptures which should shape both sides of our communication: wisdom and humility. With these skills at the forefront, we can authentically connect with others in Christlike communication.
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Ryan Cummings joins us this week to discuss some fundamental ideas in the area of healthy communication. We see in the Shema of Deuteronomy 6 that God is one; if people are created in God's image, then we are intended to be one as well, in mind, body, and spirit. Ryan explains some of the ways that our oneness has been shattered in both true divisions and artificial divisions. And we close in looking at Christ's work in reconciling our oneness.
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In this week's episode, we look at the idea of communication in the Scriptures. Effective and beneficial discourse is best viewed as an interaction between people. So for Christians to be uplifting to others, we must understand the attitude and character we must demonstrate when we are speaking and when we are listening. We see the tradition of applying wise skill to communication in the wisdom literature of Proverbs and James. And finally we discuss how our communication derives from God's communicative nature, and how our relationship to the Lord is built upon communication.
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The idea of adoption is not alien to the scriptures, but we must not impose modern or American lenses on the context of the Biblical world. In today's episode, Amber Jimerson joins us to discuss healthy adoption practices. She points out the importance of respect and dignity for all parties as images of God, and how that should shape our interactions. Amber also shares with us some ways in which Christians can make a difference for unexpected mothers, birth families, adoptees, and adoptive families.
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In this episode, we have a good laugh at ourselves and at one another. The scriptures present playfulness as a good thing and a characteristic of Christ. If we desire to be restored, we need to remove our dour self-seriousness and learn to be lighthearted. We discuss the childlike playfulness found in Jesus, the apostles, and the prophets, and how a positive attitude can contribute to a regenerative and restorative well-being.
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Last week, we discussed accepting the mantle of Jesus Christ, and how the language of clothing implies that we as believes follow Christ's example. In this episode, we consider two longer passages which use similar language to portray what being clothed in Christ specifically looks like. We also describe how the clothing we wear represents the life we are prepared for, and how the clothes of virtue prepare us for a life of greater virtue in Christ's kingdom.
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What does it mean to use the language of clothing to describe our character? In this episode, we discuss the idea of "taking on a mantle", following in the vocation of another who came before us. We see scriptural examples of this language in the stories of Elisha, the apostles, and Timothy. And we consider the nature of our "mantle", one of humility and service rather than earthly honor.
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In this episode, we consider hygiene for body and soul. When the scriptures use the word "hygiene" or "sound" (ie sound doctrine), the connotation is one of wellness and health. And when we practice sound teaching, it's more than collection of mental propositions; we must put soundness into practice. We also discuss healthy doctrine seen in Jesus' ministry and written about in Paul's personal epistles.
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How do we handle life in a body? In this episode, we look at perspectives on the human body. If we are hampered by life in a body, our work for the Lord and for one another will be frustrated. If instead we view our bodies as blessings, then we can readily devote ourselves and our bodies to the work. We also consider Christ's ministry in a body, and Paul's writings on life according to the flesh or according to the Spirit.
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Life can sometimes be a struggle for limited positions, prestige, and money. In this episode, we consider how unhealthy competition pushes us toward selfish ends. We look at the abundance in Christ's kingdom and how we should respond to it. We also discuss how we can use a healthy mindset to challenge one another to be our best in service and humility.
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In this episode, we reflect on the nature of collaboration. If we are going to work and labor in God's kingdom, we must necessarily co-work and co-labor. We see Scriptural examples of collaboration within God as well as between God and man. We also consider some examples of working together between humanity in Paul's ministry and in the church today.
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In this episode, we discuss the idea of dependence upon another for our personal betterment. People are often proud of independence and self-reliance, but are those always the best way to seek spiritual health? We also consider the Lord's desire for us to demonstrate trust and stillness.
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In this episode, we discuss the idea of participating with God and with one another. We also look at the Lord's invitations to mankind to participate, to co-create, and to co-reign. And we see how our active roles in these relationships contribute to what the Lord and the church are accomplishing.
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In this episode, we consider awe, the wonder and respect that we ought to have for the created world and for our creator. We also look at why we might lack awe, and how we can instead cultivate a sense of awe in our relationship with the Lord.
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In this episode, we look at the problem of compartmentalization, breaking up our lives and ourselves into little parts. We also look at undoing this, understanding ourselves as whole, in order to serve the Lord with all our heart, soul, and strength.
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