If I had an opinion: Recent Episodes
If I Had An Opinion
A ministry of Parkside Chapel in Visalia, CA. Three pastors from across North America have found themselves in the central valley of California. We discuss Theology, Culture, Church history and more with the occasional interview. If you enjoy our show or have questions email Podcast@parksidevisalia.org
In this episode, we discuss the offices of the Church. We discuss elders and deacons, as well as 5 fold ministry.
In this episode we discuss evangelism and mercy as two parts of the purpose of the Church.
In this episode, we discuss the perseverance of the saints. questions can be sent to podcast@parksidevisalia.org
6.26.22 - Disciplines Of A Disciple - Evangelism (1) - Nigel Unrau by If I Had An Opinion
In this episode, we begin a discussion of the order of salvation. We talk about if regeneration precedes faith
In this episode we discuss the economic Trinity, or how each member of the Trinity does different things in the world.
Joy is Here to Stay - Luke 2:8-20 - Pastor Nigel Unrau - Advent 4 by If I Had An Opinion
Sermon 10-24-21 Contending For Your Faith-PArt 3 - Col. 2:1-7 - Nigel Unrau by If I Had An Opinion
Sermon 10-17-21 Contending For Your Faith-Part 2 - Col. 2:1-7 - Nigel Unrau by If I Had An Opinion
Sermon 10-10-21 Contending for Our Faith-Part 1 - Col. 2:1-5 - Nigel Unrau by If I Had An Opinion
Sermon 9-26-21 Paul: A Faithful Follower, Part 2 - Col. 1:24-29 - Nigel Unrau by If I Had An Opinion
Sermon 9-19-21 - Paul: A Faithful Follower - Col. 1:24-27 - Nigel Unrau by If I Had An Opinion
Sermon 9-5-2021 Jesus is Greater then Everything - Col 1:15-23 - Jeremiah Shawver by If I Had An Opinion
Sermon 8-29-2021 The Heart of Intercession-Part 2 - Col. 1:1-14 - Nigel Unrau by If I Had An Opinion
Sermon 8-22-21 - The Heart of Intercession-Part 1 - Colossians 1:1-14 - Nigel by If I Had An Opinion
In this episode we talk about more of the incommunicable attributes of God. You can reach us at Podcast@parksidevisalia.org
Sermon 7-02-2021 -Valuing the Purity of God in Sanctification - Nigel Unrau by If I Had An Opinion
In this episdoe we discuss the goodness of God and the problem of suffering. We are using Wayne Grudem's "Systematic Theology" to give us gategories for discussion.
Parkside Sermon 6-20-21 - Valuing the Proclamation of God-Part 2 by If I Had An Opinion
In this episode we discuss different views of Israel and our own views on this topic. email podcast@parksidevisalia.org
In this episode we discuss the different views of the tribulation and the biblical basis for each.
In this episode we discuss the Antichrist and why we should be hopeful rather than fearful.
In this episode we briefly discuss the doctrine of the Trinity. Let us know what topics we should discuss - Podcast@parksidevisalia.org
In this episode we discuss scripture and what we believe about it.
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In this episode we discuss which doctrines about Jesus are essential. In this series we will discuss how our theology is united and in which places we can allow for diversity in views.
On this episode the pastors give an update on their lives. They then discuss missions in the Christian and Missionary Alliance
In this episode we talk about the recent news of SBTS keeping the names of their buildings, Our encounters with wild animals, and revisit Sunday October 11. Remember to Rate, Subscribe, and Review.
In this episode we discuss our perfect stadiums, We talk about the unexpected ways we are like our parents, and finally we revisit Sunday October 4th and wrap up 1 Peter
On this episode we talk about breakfast foods, what old tech we still use, and revisit Sunday 9/20/2020
On this episode we discuss what time we would travel to and revisit Sunday 9 - 13 - 2020
On this episode we decide which 7 animals we would take on an ark with us, which actors would play us in a movie, and which reality show we would want to go on. Finally we revisit Sunday September 6th and 1 Peter 3:8-22
On this episode we have one of our interns Jon Dotson join us. We talk about his favorite superheroes, try to read a Gen Z devotional, talk about the regulative principle, and revisit Sunday August 30 2020 and talk about Ecclesiastes.
In this episode we discuss our fears and what we would never do on vacation. Then we discuss the sermon from Sunday 08-16-2020.
in this episode we discuss side characters and which one deserves their own series or movie. Then we discuss 1 Peter 2 and Christians and the government.
On this episode we talk about the best and worst eschatological Christian Pop songs. We revisit Sunday 8/2/20 and we discuss communion comment questions or suggestions or email us at podcast@parksidevisalia.org
On this episode we discuss what our "song" presently is, sports being back, and auto flown planes. Finally we revisit Sunday 7/26 and discuss Jesus ransoming us.
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In this episode we discuss cruises, we finish our bracket of Church History and finally we revisit this Sunday 7/20/2020.
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On this episode we discuss the last member of our final four in the Church History bracket. We also discuss prayer as the transforming work of God in the Church.
On this episode we are joined by Matt Lamaster and we discuss our latest section of our Church History bracket. If you think we should re add Augustine to our bracket let us know at podcast@parksidevisalia.org remember to rate subscribe and review.
Last weeks episode was lost. This week we recap our church history bracket so far. We discuss our favorite chores. Finally we revisit Sunday June 28th. contact us at podcast@parksidevisalia.org
In this episode we begin our church history bracket and revisit the past two Sundays at Parkside Chapel. We know we missed some people from church history. Let us know who we missed by contacting us at podcast@parksidevisalia.org
In this episode we interview CPD DS Wayne Spriggs. We talk about what a DS does, pastoring through crisis, and church history. email us at parksidevisalia.org
In this episode we revisit an interview from one year ago with Kelvin Walker at Council 2019. We, also interviewed CW Allen concerning the way forward with racial reconciliation in the Church(the interview begins at 41:00). We hope this conversation is helpful. Remember to rate, subscribe, and review. We can be reached at podcast@parksidevisalia.org
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In this episode we discus the last dance documentary, Gordon's stay in the Ronald McDonald house and revisit Nigel's sermon from 5/24/20.
In this episode we ask the question: if you could only have 5 condiments what would they be? We complete our ChampionChip bracket and we revisit Sunday May 10th. Remember to rate, subscribe, and review us. email us at podcast@parksidevisalia.org
On this episode we discuss the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. We then awkwardly transition into talking about things everyone likes that we dislike and our championchip bracket. Finally we discuss Sunday 5-3-2020 and Jeremiah's Sermon on the Cloud and the Covenant.
On this episode we are visited by a special guest, we conclude our snack bracket, and we revisit Sunday 4-19. How do you teach holiness with out enforcing a new law? Listen now to find out. Send us your questions at Podcast@parksidevisalia.org
In this episode we revisit Easter Sunday and Nigel's sermon "Jesus did it all." We also discuss part four of our snack bracket.
In this episode we discuss the third part of our snack bracket and revisit Sunday April 5th, we talk about choosing people of character over those with great capabilities.
In this extra episode Jeremiah discusses Philippians 2, Timothy, and Epaphroditus. As we continue in an altered state of Church for the coming weeks let us lean in rather than stepping away. Let us be Awkward together!
In this episode we complete part of our 2020 Snacket. We ask the question which is better: Kit-Kat or Snickers? We also revisit Sunday March 29. There is also a surprise healing story in this weeks episode. remember to subscribe, rate, and review
This week we begin a new bracket... a snacket. We begin working toward the best snack food. We revisit Sunday 3-22 and talk about the triumph of the people of Israel. Finally, we give you some of our quarantine thoughts, both nice and stupid.
In this week we revisit Pastor Nigel's sermon from March 15th, 2020. Is there anything we missed, questions you have, let us know at podcast@parksidevisalia.org
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During a time of panic and uncertainty we wanted to give you something light. Something that allows you to get to know us and gives you a reprieve from the daily influx of news updates. In this episode we complete a Disney and Pixar bracket and answer some simple ice breaker questions. Two episodes next week. email us at podcast@parksidevisalia.org
Our intern Nate Avila joins us to discuss superheroes, flying, and the SBC. Remember to Rate, Subscribe, and Review
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In this episode we discuss the merits of PhDs in the Christian and Missionary Alliance, Tulare County joining West Virginia, The Milk Industry, and Marriage and Dating Advice.
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In this episode we interview pastor and author Matt Lamaster about his new book "Of Guilt and Grace: 10 lessons from Achan about sin and salvation." We ask him about superheroes, Disneyland, and finally about his new book.
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In this episode we discuss Kobe Bryant's passing, the royal family, and the United States Space Force. We also talk about book ideas. remember to rate subscribe and review. contact us at Podcast@parksidevisalia.org
On this episode we discuss the weird world of Independent Fundamental Baptists and we discuss textual criticism and KJV only Christians. Finally we ask the important question: what if we were Animorphs? Remember to Rate, Subscribe, and Review!
In this episode we discuss the tracking of college students attendance, how LEGO can help adults with stress, that we should simply think the best of those we come into contact with, and finally talk about how Christians should approach politics. hope you enjoy this episode. email us your questions at podcast@parksidevisalia.org
It has been a while since our last podcasts so we have a long one for all of our listeners this week. We discuss topics like adults bullying teenagers (9:59), Why you should never drink hot coffee (14:00), Jeremiah being an old man (19:09), What we are looking forward to in 2020 (27:00), and finally Racism, the NFL, and the C&MA (44:30).
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In the final episode of 2019 the pastors discus the potato shortage and is Pringles are a potato product (8:11), Consume Canadian Candy (Smarties) (10:05), Nigel claims all Starbucks tastes the same (13:30), and finally we talk Christmas Traditions (20:56). Enjoy and We will be back in the New Year with new episodes.
In this episode we discuss family tradition and if thanksgiving should be moved to a different part of the year. Around the 20 minute mark an unexpected guests joins the podcast
In this episode we discuss Disney+, the greatest Disney movies of all time, and the Steelers and Browns. We also try Coffee Crisps for the first time.
On this episode Jeremiah and Gordon discuss John Crist, James White, the MAGA challenge and Jeremiah's favorite books. Subscribe rate and review.
On this episode we try Aero bars for the first time. This episode also discusses the nostalgia of Halloween, the NBA and fighting, and we covered the topic of glorification.
Mr. Big bars, 'Jesus is King' and The Rapture - Eschatology part 3 by If I Had An Opinion
If Jesus was a candy bar, what candy bar would he be? These are the serious questions we deal with at If I Had an Opinion. This week we talk about candy and theme songs. We also discuss the millennium. What is it? How should we read Revelation 20? Subscribe, Rate, and Review!
On this episode we discuss tax exempt status, Carman, and get into the Imminent return of Jesus Christ. We want to hear from you. You can email you questions about Eschatology to podcast@parksidevisalia.org. Remember to subscribe, rate, and review!
In this episode we discuss the return of Spiderman, Our favorite foods, celebrity doppelgangers, faker fears, and more. Remember to subscribe, rate and review us. Our next episode will begin a conversation about the end of time. Please email your questions concerning this topic to podcast@parksidevisalia.org
This week we talked to Sherry Brinkerhoff and Peggy Story about raising their (now adult) children. We learned a lot, including some fun vocabulary. (Peggy and Sherry mentioned COS which stands for College of the Sequoias a community college in Visalia CA). We hope this episode has been a service to you. remember to subscribe, rate, and review. Questions can be emailed to Podcast@parksidevisalia.org
Jeremiah was interviewed by the guys at Raking Coals. We talked about ministry in Visalia, podcasts, and of course superheroes. You can find out more about the e43 collective and listen to more of Raking Coals by following the links below.
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On this episode we talk about our childhood, our parenting style, and answer questions from our church members. questions begin at (1:09:00). Remember to subscribe, rate, and review.
In this episode we discuss our favorite TV shows and some of Jeremiah's least favorite TV shows. Also, we premier our new segment "Gordon's Rants."
In this episode we discuss the spiritual gifts and how they operate in the church today. If I Had an Opinion is a ministry of Parkside Chapel in Visalia Ca.
On this episode we continue our discussion about the Holy Spirit. This episode focuses on the "sign gifts" of the Holy Spirit. The Final episode of this series releases next week.
In this episode we discuss the Holy Spirit and what makes the Spirit distinct from the rest of the Trinity. During this podcast we mention "The Holy Spirit" by Sinclair Ferguson and the Philosphy podcast "The Partially Examined life." Hope you enjoy. Email Questions to Jeremiah@parksidevisalia.org
We interviewed Kelvin Walker and ask about how the church can work toward racial reconciliation.
Macdonald tries to hire a hitman, Coins combine bible characters and presidents, The pastors discuss Council 2019, and the messages we wish we could revisit.
In this episode we begin a discussion of systematic Theology with the Aseity and Eternity of God.