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Practical Priesthood
Every baptized believer is in the priesthood! The Practical Priesthood podcast is here to inspire you, inform you, and illuminate you through the lenses of Scripture, theology, tradition, experience, and reason as you live out your everyday life.
"Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God’s sight, and like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." - 1 Peter 2:4-5
What are good works? Are they simply nice things we do for one another, or are they grand acts of charity? Do Christians need to do good works, or are they allowed to neglect them? In this episode of the Practical Priesthood Podcast, we will explore what good works are and why they are a necessity.
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It’s no secret that at one point in time, all of us have been angry. In fact, you might be angry right now! In this episode on anger, we will talk about anger in Scripture, how anger has been viewed historically in the church, whether or not it’s okay to be angry, and we’ll provide 10 ways that you can deal with your anger. Thank you for joining us for our 14th episode, Anger and 10 Ways to Deal With It.
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No matter who you are or what you do, you’ve had some introduction to politics. You’ve seen advertisements on TV, inserted into online videos, and social media is filled with politics. In this episode of the Practical Priesthood Podcast, we’re going to take a brief look at some issues we see in modern politics, talk about what Scripture says regarding politics, and offer some practical things we can do as believers in Jesus Christ.
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Music is the universal language that stretches across all cultures. It’s not only important in our everyday lives, but also in our worship of God. Joining us today on a deep dive into music and other relevant topics is worship leader and former frontman of the City Harmonic, Elias Dummer.
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You’ve heard it said before, “Make sure to rest and take your Sabbath!” But, what does that mean? In a world that is non-stop, where work never seems to end, how do we take a Sabbath? How do we rest? And, what does Sabbath actually mean? Join us on this episode of the Practical Priesthood Podcast as we talk about Rest and Sabbath.
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References: Please note that we may NOT endorse all teachings and beliefs of people we may reference
Lexham Theological Wordbook
Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible
Have you ever wondered why family is important? Have you looked at your own family and considered their purpose before? Join us in this episode as we discuss what a family is, why family is important, and how you can tighten the family you have now, and may have in the future. Welcome to this episode of the Practical Priesthood Podcast on Family.
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References: Please note that we may NOT endorse all teachings and beliefs of people we may reference
Honor, Patronage, Kinship & Purity: Unlocking New Testament Culture by David deSilva
Singleness and Celibacy are gifts and graces given by God to His people. Yet, all too often they are treated as something to be endured and not celebrated. In this episode, we are going to explore the gift of Singleness and Celibacy, what they are and how they can be enjoyed as a way to know God and serve Him with uninhabited devotion.
References: Please note that we may NOT endorse all teachings and beliefs of people we may reference
-https://www.focusonthefamily.com/family-qa/the-apostle-paul-on-marriage-and-singleness/
-Dictionary of Scripture and Ethics
-The Meaning of Marriage by Tim and Kathy Keller
-Anglican Catechism
-Anglican Catechism Free PDF
Marriage, much like Christ, can be a great mystery. As we approach marriage our excitement often inflates our confidence in marriage, but once we have entered into marriage it’s often a struggle. In a world where many focus more time, money, and consideration on the wedding day versus the actual marriage, we are going to talk about some theology of marriage, the purpose of marriage, and what to do if your marriage is in trouble. Thank you for joining us for this episode called, “What is marriage?”
References: Please note that we may NOT endorse all teachings and beliefs of people we may reference
-https://www.crosswalk.com/family/marriage/what-does-the-bible-say-about-marriage.html
-https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/gods-design-for-marriage/
-The Love Dare
-The Meaning of Marriage by Tim and Kathy Keller
-Anglican Catechism
-Anglican Catechism Free PDF
One of the most basic things a believer can do is pray. But, what is prayer? Why do we do it? How do we do it? In this episode of the Practical Priesthood Podcast, we’re going to explore these questions and more regarding prayer.
References: Please note that we may NOT endorse all teachings and beliefs of people we may reference
-The Lord and His Prayer by N.T. Wright
-Luke: A Commentary for Bible Students by Ken Heer
-The Anatomy of a Prayer: Using the Collect in Worship by Patrick Bourckel
-Eat This Book by Eugene Peterson
-The Book of Common Prayer 2019
-Streetlights Bible Website
Do you struggle to make friends? Is it tough for you to see the value in friendships and relationships? In an age of being hyper-connected, why is our culture struggling with being so disconnected? In this episode, we are going to cover the skills needed to make abiding friendships and discuss the importance of healthy, strong friendships.
References: Please note that we may NOT endorse all teachings and beliefs of people we may reference
Dictionary of Scripture and Ethics edited by Joel Green
Honor, Patronage, Kinship & Purity: Unlocking New Testament Culture by David deSilva
Developing Friendship that Last by Sheryl Dewit on Focus on the Family
The Band Meeting by Kevin Watson
The Class Meeting by Kevin Watson
discipleshipbands.com
Having difficult conversations can be an unpleasant and all too frequent part of our lives. We often fall into two extremes during hard conversations: 1) We either avoid them altogether or 2) blow up and say things that we regret. In this, the 5th episode of the Practical Priesthood Podcast, we are going to discuss how to have difficult conversations and the tools that we can use to grow from these talks.
Books Referenced: Please note that we may NOT endorse all teachings and beliefs of people we may reference
The Anatomy of Peace by the Arbinger Institute
Dictionary of Scripture and Ethics edited by Joel Green
In a culture that elevates personal reason, logic, and experience, what role do these functions play in our lives? What is the place of reason and experience in walking with God and knowing good from evil? In this episode of the Practical Priesthood Podcast, we are going to explore experience and reason and discuss how they can be used as lenses and as tools for our growth in Jesus Christ.
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Classic Christianity: A Systematic Theology by Thomas C. Oden
Have you ever found yourself stumbling over tradition? Maybe you’re confused about what tradition is and how it applies to your life? Or, maybe you can’t stand tradition because of the harm that sometimes comes from it. In this episode of the Practical Priesthood Podcast, we are going to explore tradition and discuss how it can be used as a lens and a tool for growth.
Resources/Books Mentioned:
Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren
United Methodist Church 2016 Book of Discipline
2019 Book of Common Prayer
Documents of the Christian Church edited by Henry Bettenson and Chris Maunder
Classic Christianity: A Systematic Theology by Thomas C. Oden
Collection of Early Church Father's Writings
Have you ever read through parts of the Bible and thought, “why is this important?” Or, maybe you know people around you who say the Bible is God’s Word and you wonder, “what does that mean?” In this episode of the Practical Priesthood Podcast, we explore what the Bible is, where it came from, why it’s important, and how you can use it.
Can you know, love, and glorify God with your work? Have you ever wondered how boring, hard, and repetitive work can be enjoyable? In this episode, we are going to cover the redemption of work and the great gift it is to us and so much more!
Mike, Josh, and Thad spend some time introducing themselves, saying what the Practical Priesthood Podcast is, and talking about what the first episode is going to be.