That Philly Faith Podcast: Recent Episodes
Carl Mefford and Chris Pikey
In the 3rd chapter of the Book of Revelation, Jesus describes the ”Church of Philadelphia” and highly commends the practice of their faith. That should be our goal as followers of the Messiah, as well; to walk as He walked in such a way that He likewise commends us for our own ”Philly faith”.
Join us weekly as we discuss a multitude of topics related to what that walk should look like in practice, Biblically speaking. Let’s talk the walk with Jesus together in pursuit of that Philly faith!
In this episode the Roundtable stop their pre recorded conversation to start recording and talk about what it's like with God In Control. What's some things that we take back? What's some things we don't mind Him having? Planned but unplanned conversation starts this topic. We hope this blesses you as well as it blessed the round table.
In this episode the round table discuss struggling with self doubt. What are some of their past and latest self doubts that have stopped them in their tracks. Most importantly, how do they move past them?
In this episode, the round table talk about what it's like to Be Different in Christ and what that should look like. How did they look at Christians or church goers before their walk and what ultimately changed?
In this episode the round table discuss what it's live to love during their trials. Some even share some of their hardest stories while others listen in with love. This is a tear filled episode so grab a box of Kleenex bc you as the listener might need it also.We hope this blesses you in the way you need it. We don't have anything good or amazing to say but God does and He decides to use us anyway.
It's time to dig deep again!
Side A: We begin this week by taking a few moments to discuss the pain and heartache we each see people, as a whole, experiencing, and how it is that we should respond to that in a way that demonstrates the hope we have in Yeshua (Jesus). Following that, we briefly summarize the first three parts in our Foundations study series before kicking off this fourth and final part by talking about holiness (1 Peter 1:12-16). What does it look like in the life of the believer to be “holy as [He] is holy”?
Featured Song: "Rose in the Road" by ASAP Preach
Side B: After our mid-episode break, we dig into the incredible account of Caleb from the Book of Numbers chapters 13 through 14 to evaluate what it looks like to be wholehearted in our faith, trust, and dedication to the Most High. Will we stand up for what our Eternal Father says is right, or will we shrink back from the promise? Caleb gave his whole heart to the Father. Have we?
Thanks for listening! We pray this is a blessing to you!
Music Credits
Intro and Outro Songs:
"War Going Down" by Steven Salfelder
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLYG3At97hNxmo_ICaGF0-Q3bLmtEdMnLI
"War Ready" by ASAP Preach
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32Sk85U3n2U9ji9PxvGAUC
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/asap-preach/1125535193
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialASAPPreach
Featured Song:
"Rose in the Road" by ASAP Preach
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32Sk85U3n2U9ji9PxvGAUC
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/asap-preach/1125535193
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialASAPPreach
In this episode the roundtable discuss what it would be like to live with arms wide open instead of pointing the finger and passing the blame and judgment. It's like the famous John Coffey (sounds like the drink but spelled different ma'am) quote. I'm tired boss. I'm real tired of people being ugly with each other. How should we act? Sure, like Jesus but what does that actually look like in our everyday lives?Thanks for listening and we hope that something said in this episode blesses you the way God intends it.
It's time to dig deep again!
Side A: We begin this week by talking about conviction from sin. What is that experience like and what is the purpose of it? That leads us into a discussion on the Spirit’s role in that process of directing us back to the Father, and away from those things that separate us from Him.
Featured Song: "Outlaw" by Marty Ray Project
Side B: In this third part in our Foundations study, we dig into how it is the Spirit leads us to properly build upon our faith. What does it look like when we fully commit to following in His guidance and direction in the New Covenant, according to the Word of the Almighty? To answer that, we primarily look at Ezekiel 36:22-38. You might be surprised at what we uncover.
Thanks for listening! We pray this is a blessing to you!
Music Credits
Intro and Outro Songs:
"War Going Down" by Steven Salfelder
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLYG3At97hNxmo_ICaGF0-Q3bLmtEdMnLI
"War Ready" by ASAP Preach
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32Sk85U3n2U9ji9PxvGAUC
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/asap-preach/1125535193
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialASAPPreach
Featured Song:
"Outlaw" by Marty Ray Project
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2hC9oAJUbZJ4YEzIbKkuv5?si=3rxPHGECQEyvzukdoJ84Bg
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/marty-ray-project/575493623
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MartyRayProject
In this episode, the round table talk about giving God all their praise. This is a topic a long time in the making and to be honest. One that maybe we should have done a lot more! What does giving Him all our praise look like? What does it feel like? Is it a fairly easy thing to do? Listen in and find out where the conversation leads. Thanks for listening and we hope this blesses you as much as it did us.
In this episode the round table take a request to talk about Depression and Anxiety. Why is this topic so taboo to approach? What do these things feel like for our round tablers. What's the right answer? Is there one? Not only was the topic requested but also the willingness to be open and raw as well as little editing as promised. We hope this episode finds you well and brings you peace and comfort.
In this episode, the round table come back to a topic that they have talked about before. Fruit of the Spirit. Do they remember what they said last time? Which one they picked last time? How has things changed this time than the previous discussion about it and their trials. Thanks for taking the time to listen to us. We pray that this blesses you only the way He can bless you.
It's time to dig deep again!
Side A: In this episode, Micah starts us out with a conversation about worship. What is it, what does it look like, and why do we do it?
Featured Song: "Back to the Root" by Jordan Thomas
Side B: In our main topic this week, we dig into part two in our study on the foundation of our faith, this time contrasted with a deceptive opposing view of that Biblical foundation as presented in Andy Stanley’s book titled ‘Irresistible’. That leads us through Matthew chapters 5 (v. 13-20) and 22 (v. 34-40) to learn more about what Jesus, in His own Words, teaches us about the desired practice of our Christian walk. Is the popular view correct that the Law of the Father has little or nothing to do with defining our behavior in the New Covenant, or are we building out of alignment with the Chief Cornerstone?
Thanks for listening! We pray this is a blessing to you!
Music Credits
Intro and Outro Songs:
"War Going Down" by Steven Salfelder
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLYG3At97hNxmo_ICaGF0-Q3bLmtEdMnLI
"War Ready" by ASAP Preach
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32Sk85U3n2U9ji9PxvGAUC
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/asap-preach/1125535193
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialASAPPreach
Featured Song:
"Back to the Root" by Jordan Thomas
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5s9IMp8maRDdvxK1B2Vqif
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jordanthomas9752
In this episode the round table head in to talk about Serving Or Being Served. What happens in this episode is just that. Some was having doubts about what was next and some served. The topic discussion might not of went the way that it was intended on paper or in the group text but what came out of it was real and raw. Some debated even airing this episode while others felt strongly that in this episode. You can't describe the topic any more clearly. We pray and hope that you, the listeners get something out of this episode because the people a round the table got more then they were prepared for. Thanks for listening!
It's time to dig deep again!
Opening Discussion: We begin this week by referencing the example of King Ahaz from 2 Chronicles 28:18-23 to talk about success, or how it is that success can lie to or mislead you. During that conversation, Mike and Sonny each open up about their own personal experiences with the topic and highlight how success can take on both positive and negative forms (even within the churches).
Featured Song: "Narrow Path" by Mike Maranatha
Main Topic: This week (in addition to some sidebar conversations, including one on Biblical dietary restrictions, which became an excellent example in how to disagree in a loving and respectful way) we start a multi-part study series called Foundations. In this first part we dig into Matthew 7:13-27 to see how Jesus defines a solid Biblical foundation. Have we drifted from that definition in the practice of our faith?
Thanks for listening! We pray this is a blessing to you!
Music Credits
Intro and Outro Songs:
"War Going Down" by Steven Salfelder
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLYG3At97hNxmo_ICaGF0-Q3bLmtEdMnLI
"War Ready" by ASAP Preach
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32Sk85U3n2U9ji9PxvGAUC
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/asap-preach/1125535193
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialASAPPreach
Featured Song:
"Narrow Path" by Mike Maranatha
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/65jcV3HwNJBzUZOPmWZOpF?si=UbFe-8e9TUyX0Rlrp02zuQ
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mike-maranatha/1323135253
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@officialmikemaranatha
In this episode the round table step a side and do Challenges to help them stay on the course in their faith walk. Taking turns they go a round the table either challenging them selves or one person sitting at the table. Some have struggles with personal challenges in the past, while others have multiple challenges to keep them focused on Him going at one time. This episode will be revisited later down the road to see how well they did. What's some Faith Challenges that you have put for yourself? Do you have anyone to keep you accountable in that challenge? If listen and would like to join the challenge as well then let us know and we can help keep you accountable if you would like. We hope this blesses you and finds you comfort in your journey walk with the Him.
It's time to dig deep again!
Opening Discussion: We begin by asking, did Jesus change the Law, or did He restore the intent of the Law, and what are the implications for believers when we answer that question correctly? That leads us to a conversation on what it means to be fully committed to the Good Shepherd and content with His providence.
Featured Song: "The Road" by Nicky Gracious
Main Topic: This week we dig into James chapter 4 with a primary focus on contentment. Through the course of our study, we discuss various points from the text, such as what it means to be blessed by the Eternal Father, the place of good deeds in the practice of our faith, the danger of covetousness, how it is we experience victory in our battles with the flesh, and what it means that the Most High is “jealous” for us.
Thanks for listening! We pray this is a blessing to you.
Music Credits
Intro and Outro Songs:
"War Going Down" by Steven Salfelder
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLYG3At97hNxmo_ICaGF0-Q3bLmtEdMnLI
"War Ready" by ASAP Preach
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32Sk85U3n2U9ji9PxvGAUC
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/asap-preach/1125535193
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialASAPPreach
Featured Song:
"The Road" by Nicky Gracious
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1cqd5cMI5u75NOH7SSfde2
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nicky-gracious/1546277238
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickyGraciousMusic
In this episode the roundtable tackle the topic of excuses. Giant topic means a giant roundtable. Everyone has them. Everyone has used them. Everyone has heard them from others before. How do we deal with them and what's some personal stories that have kept us down in the past?Thank you for listening and we hope this blesses you as much as it did the people around the table.
It's time to dig deep again!
We begin this week by discussing what's been on our hearts, such as discerning His call upon our lives and the importance of forgiveness.
Following that and our featured song for the week ("Spirit Song" by Marty Ray Project), we dig into the famous 23rd Psalm. What does it mean to be a sheep in the care of our Good Shepherd?
Thanks for listening! We pray this is a blessing to you.
Music Credits
Intro and Outro Songs:
"War Going Down" by Steven Salfelder
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLYG3At97hNxmo_ICaGF0-Q3bLmtEdMnLI
"War Ready" by ASAP Preach
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32Sk85U3n2U9ji9PxvGAUC
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/asap-preach/1125535193
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialASAPPreach
Featured Song:
"Spirit Song" by Marty Ray Project
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2hC9oAJUbZJ4YEzIbKkuv5
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/marty-ray-project/575493623
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MartyRayProject
This week, the guys of the Round Table play a card game called Christian Culture. We tackle multiple questions, such as how do we prevent pastoral abuse in the churches, what is our response when the wicked seem to prosper, and what purpose does our suffering serve?
Listen to see how we answer, and where the conversation takes us. We pray it's a blessing to you!
Music Credits
"River of Life" by Steven Salfelder
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYG3At97hNxmo_ICaGF0-Q3bLmtEdMnLI
In this episode the round table discuss what it's like to feel God's Love in some of the normal and not so normal places in their lives. This episode is raw with very little editing. You guys have been asking for more episodes like these. The not so polished (if that's a thing with us) episodes. So here's our test episode to see how well you guys like it. We hope this blesses you in the way this episode blessed us. Reach out and let us know your feedback please.
It's time to dig deep again!We begin this week by discussing the importance of prayer, the danger of doubt, and an example from Mark's Gospel highlighting the reality that sometimes we are delivered through the trials of life, not from them.Following that and our featured song for the week ("Always" by ASAP Preach), we dig into the 3rd and final part in our study of Ephesians chapter 4 to answer questions such as: How do we share the Truth in love? How does anger hinder our walk with Jesus? What does sin in our life have to do with rotten apples? And what does it mean to grieve the Holy Spirit?Thanks for listening! We pray this is a blessing to you.Music CreditsIntro and Outro Songs:"War Going Down" by Steven Salfelder(https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLYG3At97hNxmo_ICaGF0-Q3bLmtEdMnLI)"War Ready" by ASAP PreachSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32Sk85U3n2U9ji9PxvGAUCApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/asap-preach/1125535193YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialASAPPreachFeatured Song:"Always" by ASAP PreachSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32Sk85U3n2U9ji9PxvGAUCApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/asap-preach/1125535193YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialASAPPreach
In this episode, the round table get's shaken up. Just like God does in our lives sometimes and shakes us sometimes down to our core. Mike takes the Narrator spot in this episode as the table talks about the past and current shake ups God has done in their lives and what being shaken up actually might mean.
It's time to dig deep again!This week, in our opening discussion, Chris shares a story to highlight how the Most High orchestrates circumstances (even bad ones) to use us for His purposes. This sparked a conversation on our living testimony and how it is we represent Jesus in our daily lives.Following that and our featured song for the week ("This I Pray" by Nicky Gracious), we dig into part two in our study of Ephesians chapter 4. What does it look like for the individual believer to be "renewed" in Christ? Where should that process be leading us?Thanks for listening! We pray this is a blessing to you.Music CreditsIntro and Outro Songs:"War Going Down" by Steven Salfelder(https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLYG3At97hNxmo_ICaGF0-Q3bLmtEdMnLI)"War Ready" by ASAP PreachSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32Sk85U3n2U9ji9PxvGAUCApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/asap-preach/1125535193YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialASAPPreachFeatured Song:"This I Pray" by Nicky GraciousSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1cqd5cMI5u75NOH7SSfde2?si=bdVv0M60RfqfSs15eiOmmgApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nicky-gracious/1546277238YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickyGraciousMusic
In this episode the round table talk about being present in the little moments. The time that we lose and the precious little moments that sometimes we just can't get back.
It's time to dig deep again!This week we begin with an open discussion on the importance of taking a stand for what's right, as the Father defines it in His Word.Following that and our featured song for the week ("Teshuvah Aliyah" by Exodus Road Band), we dig into our main topic: The beginning of a multi-part study on Ephesians chapter 4. What should unity among believers look like? How is it that we function together as a Body with singleness of purpose? And what does it mean to "be renewed" by the Spirit?Thanks for listening! We pray this is a blessing to you.Music CreditsIntro and Outro Songs:"War Going Down" by Steven Salfelder(https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLYG3At97hNxmo_ICaGF0-Q3bLmtEdMnLI)"War Ready" by ASAP PreachSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32Sk85U3n2U9ji9PxvGAUCApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/asap-preach/1125535193YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialASAPPreachFeatured Song:"Teshuvah Aliyah" by Exodus Road BandSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VgTPgmmic1YWLkhcZMxXZ?si=7sHDo0jxSOuP6T6y9tT7lQApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/exodus-road-band/1185656183YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExodusRoadBand
In this episode, the round table talk about the importance and how easy but yet difficult it is to be thankful. Who to give thanks to and why. Also, a long awaited round tabler makes their return.
It's time to dig deep again!This week we begin with an open discussion on the reality of the radical changes the Spirit brings into our lives, how it can be challenging, and where it should lead us.Following that and our featured song for the week ("El Shaddai" by Mason Clover), we dig into our main topic: Daniel chapter 10 and the prophet's experience with the spiritual war above us, and how that account connects with what we believe is a current season of intense spiritual warfare. What does it mean, what is the purpose, and how should we be responding?Thanks for listening! We pray this is a blessing to you.Music CreditsIntro and Outro Songs:"War Going Down" by Steven Salfelder(https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLYG3At97hNxmo_ICaGF0-Q3bLmtEdMnLI)"War Ready" by ASAP PreachSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32Sk85U3n2U9ji9PxvGAUCApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/asap-preach/1125535193YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialASAPPreachFeatured Song:"El Shaddai" by Mason CloverSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/71B0FaEsng8B7QMFRpyrYmsi=MMu29uU6SbqbkP01rwfDjgApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mason-clover/288604183YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Masonclover
In this episode, the round table discuss whatever is on their hearts. Some have forgiveness issues, some have issues with maybe loving too hard. While others might be hurting and struggling with the whys. Please take a seat at the table and listen in.
It's time to dig deep again!This week we begin with an open discussion in which we talk about, among other things, what it means to be uncomfortable for Christ.Following that, and our featured song for the week ("Sin In Me" by Mike Maranatha), we continue in part two of our study on King Manasseh. This week we connect his account with Deuteronomy chapter 18, Mark chapter 7, and Acts chapter 15. What does Manasseh, and the grace extended to him, teach us today about the Gospel?Thanks for listening! We pray this is a blessing to you.Music CreditsIntro and Outro Songs:"War Going Down" and "River of Life" by Steven Salfelder(https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYG3At97hNxmo_ICaGF0-Q3bLmtEdMnLI)Featured Song:"Sin In Me" by Mike MaranathaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/65jcV3HwNJBzUZOPmWZOpF?si=DsMFyStsSC-uufmrCmcKQwApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mike-maranatha/1323135253YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@officialmikemaranatha1258Bonus Song:"Worthy" by Mason CloverSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/71B0FaEsng8B7QMFRpyrYm?si=MMu29uU6SbqbkP01rwfDjgApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mason-clover/288604183YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Masonclover
In this episode the round table talk about what it's like being Better Together. What did community look like before following Jesus and what's it look like once you start following Jesus.
In this week's Bible study, following our open discussion, we dig into the account of King Manasseh of Judah from 2 Chronicles 33. What does his story teach us about the importance of environment, the severity of the Most High's righteousness when we embrace evil, and the expansiveness of His grace when we humbly repent?Thanks for listening! We pray this is a blessing to you.Music CreditsIntro and Outro Songs:"War Going Down" and "River of Life" by Steven Salfelder(https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYG3At97hNxmo_ICaGF0-Q3bLmtEdMnLI)Featured Song:"Now I Know" by ASAP Preach(https://bookingasappreach.wixsite.com/asapreach)
In this episode, the round table continue their talk about Spiritual Warfare. They have talked about this subject many times before and they wanted to revisit the topic. The storm rages on all around us.
The intro/Outro music is brought to you by The Marty Ray Project . In this ep the round table talk about how to deal when someone tells you "You Are Not Being Christ Like". What's that look like in our everyday lives. Have you been guilty of saying or thinking that about someone?
This week, following our opening discussion, we dig into the parable of the wedding guests (Matthew 22). Jesus' call and invitation is available to all of us. How are we responding to it? How should we be? Thanks for listening. We pray this is a blessing to you!Music CreditsIntro and Outro Songs:"War Going Down" and "River of Life" by Steven Salfelder(https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYG3At97hNxmo_ICaGF0-Q3bLmtEdMnLI)Featured Song:"All of Me" by ASAP Preach(https://bookingasappreach.wixsite.com/asapreach)
In this episode, the roundtable talk about Encouragement. What lack of it does to you as well as what it can do to get it. What it could also mean to give it.
In this episode the round table discuss Roadblocks and what it means. Are they Roadblocks or Mindblocks. Some even open about what is bothering them this week.
This week, following our open discussion and featured song ("TakeMe Back" by ASAP Preach), we dig into Zechariah chapter 3. Are yourrobes clean? Thanks for listening. We pray this is a blessing toyou!Music CreditsIntro and Outro Songs:"War Going Down" and "River of Life" by Steven Salfelder(https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYG3At97hNxmo_ICaGF0-Q3bLmtEdMnLI)Featured Song:"Take Me Back" by ASAP Preach(https://bookingasappreach.wixsite.com/asapreach)
In this episode, the round table talk about the weight of burdens. They share some personal burdens as well. Are all burdens bad? Listen in and find out!
A short announcement that we are joining the Broken Record Ministries podcast moving forward to spearhead a weekly Bible study series there called Digging Deeper.
To listen, just search for Broken Record Ministries on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Amazon Music.
We look forward to you joining us there, and we pray it is a blessing to you!
It's time to talk the walk again!
Do we love people more than we love the Most High, and why does it matter?
We begin the final part in our discussion on the fork in the road we currently face by talking about that, and the dangers of replacing our love for Abba with a love of our sensibilities, celebrity pastors, the churches themselves, or even our neighbors. Loving our neighbor matters, or course, but it should never outweigh or outpace our love for the Father. Otherwise, we may find ourselves failing to properly love either. We also discuss how this practice of elevating our love for neighbor over our love for the Father inevitably leads to compromise against the commandments He gives for the sake of tolerance, unity, and likeability. A compromise that cracks and ultimately breaks our spiritual foundation.
Following our featured song for the week (see below), we continue in the bottom half of the episode by discussing our choice between life and death, losing our "first love", and an example from the kings of Judah (Jehoshaphat) who had likewise lost his first love in favor of his neighbor (Ahab), leading to compromise, along with how it is he course corrected in a big way to get that first love back again. Is Jehoshaphat a picture of the modern churches in this regard, and how can we learn from him in our own much needed course correction moving forward?
Be sure and stay tuned until the end to hear one last story from Carl's trip with a really cool and impactful spiritual connection for all of us.
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Thanks for listening! Don't forget to follow our podcast, leave a positive review, and share us with your friends. Have questions, comments, or feedback? Connect with us on social media at the links below:
Facebook Group: That Philly Faith Fellowship
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Featured Song:
"All of Me" by ASAP Preach
(https://www.asappreachmusic.com)
Also, a big thanks to Steven Salfelder for providing the use of his music for our intro and outro songs! Find him on YouTube at the link below:
(https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYG3At97hNxmo_ICaGF0-Q3bLmtEdMnLI)
Intro:
"War Going Down" by Steven Salfelder
Outro:
"River of Life" by Steven Salfelder
It's time to talk the walk again!
We continue our discussion from last week, this time focusing upon why the Most High brings storms into our lives or upon our world. That brings us to a discussion on our own willful and intentional disregard of the Father's Commandments and instructions. As an example of this, we look into the mainstream pastoral misuse (and abuse) of an account recorded in both Matthew chapter 15 and Mark chapter 7, including an issue with many modern translations of that text.
Carl then shares the example of Samson to highlight his view of the underlying issue: that we are elevating our flesh and its desires over and above the Spirit and His leading. In other words, we are choosing the flesh over the Spirit in our handling of the Commandments. What will it take to get our attention to correct that behavior?
Following this and our featured song (see below), Carl closes the episode out by sharing more of what was laid upon him during his trip to Yellowstone in July, this time related to the number 40.
We can be found on all your favorite streaming services, such as Spotify, Amazon Music, Google, Apple Podcasts, Edifi, YouTube, and Rumble.
Thanks for listening! Don't forget to follow our podcast, leave a positive review, and share us with your friends. Have questions, comments, or feedback? Connect with us on social media at the links below:
Facebook Group: That Philly Faith Fellowship
Facebook Page: @ThatPhillyFaithPodcast
Instagram: @thatphillyfaithpodcast
Twitter: @ThatPhillyFaith
Featured Song:
"Hard Rain" by Exodus Road Band
(https://www.exodusroadband.com)
Also, a big thanks to Steven Salfelder for providing the use of his music for our intro and outro songs! Find him on YouTube at the link below:
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtbHTWOOeF0OfzNE-q-5hA)
Intro:
"War Going Down" by Steven Salfelder
Outro:
"River of Life" by Steven Salfelder
It's time to talk the walk again!
Are we seeking to advance the Name of the Most High, or our own?
We begin this week by discussing that vital question, how that relates to humility, and what it means to bend low in order to reach higher. Chris then shares how Abba used his Amazon Music playlist to teach him a powerful lesson on the importance of sanctifying everything in our lives to His standard.
During the bottom half of the episode, following our featured song (see below), we talk about the Obadiah who served in the evil King Ahab's palace (1 Kings 18), and the delicate balance he had to walk as a servant of the Most High surrounded by wickedness in order to rescue as many of Abba's people as he could; we compare that to Oskar Schindler; then Carl highlights the passage declaring that in their search for springs of water, Obadiah went one way while Ahab went another.
We continue by discussing how this paints a picture for us of the spiritual fork in the road we all face, how Abba uses metaphorical (or literal) storms to turn people back from going in the wrong direction, and we close with a warning pressed upon Carl about a coming storm for our own waywardness — both inside and outside of the churches.
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Featured Song:
"Church for Sale" by Exodus Road Band
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk3vdjzXUIc)
It's time to talk the walk again!
This week, Chris shares his testimony regarding a long-running struggle with purpose, and an answered prayer relating to the podcast and his own walk with Jesus. That leads to a conversation on the two natures, the war that rages within each of us, and our need to surrender it to the Most High to fight the battle for us.
During the bottom half of the episode, following our featured song (see below), we discuss a curious passage in 2nd Chronicles chapter 32, "...God left [Hezekiah] alone only to test him, so that He might know everything that was in his heart." (v. 31)
What does that mean, why does the Most High use such testing to reveal the content of our hearts, and how can or should we grow in our faith walk through such testing?
Carl connects his answer to these questions with the Exodus account detailing the Most High leading His people on a rough and winding road, followed by committing them to the desert experience, and why He chose to do so.
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Featured Song:
"Man in the Mirror" by Mike Maranatha
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RoJqRlPx4U)
It's time to talk the walk again!
In this week's episode, we primarily focus upon answering the question, "Why does the Most High allow suffering, along with the underlying cause of suffering — sin?"
In doing so, we discuss the Father's moral absolutism, His desire for true relationship, the inevitability of bad choices resulting from those two realities (sin), and the subsequent need to deal with the sin issue. So, what does that mean for us?
Stay tuned to the bottom half of the episode, following our featured song (see below), to hear Carl share his wife's testimony on suffering and where it led her, followed by a connection with the "thief" on the Cross.
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Featured Song:
"Don't Let Me Go" by Mike Maranatha
It's time to talk the walk again!
In the top half of the episode this week, we discuss exegesis and eisegesis, how we should apply what the Most High tells us through His Word, and love as the foundation of our faith flowing from the Father.
After the break and our featured song (see below), we seek to answer the question: Why does Abba allow affliction into our lives?
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Featured Song:
"Issues" by Mike Maranatha
It's time to talk the walk again!
In the top half of this week's episode, we discuss various topics, including those occasions when unity becomes impossible, the importance of "running the race" cooperatively and without self-seeking, the very real power of the Spirit, and the difference between being "called" and being "chosen".
After the break, we continue our discussion from last week regarding the "mark" of the Most High; this time focusing upon the counterfeit "mark", and how it has made its way into the Body of believers.
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Featured Song:
"Feeding on Fables" by Mountains into the Sea
It's time to talk the walk again!
In the top half this week we discuss our Redeemer's love for us, how that love works in tandem with (not against) His holiness, and we link that to a lesson and a cautionary tale regarding the Brass Serpent from the Book of Numbers chapter 21.
During the bottom half of the episode (following this week's featured song) we dig into the Mark, but not the "Mark of the Beast". We discuss the Mark of the Most High. Does He have a "mark" for us? What is it? And are we wearing it?
The answers might shock you. It involves the Sabbath, the Passover, and the Law...
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Featured Song:
"Blood in the Water" by Mike Maranatha
It's time to talk the walk again!
This week, Carl and Chris discuss various topics, including the power of rejection (and the danger in how we choose to respond to it), feeding the Father's will in your life, walking by faith rather than by sight, and what sanctification in our personal lives should look like.
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Featured Song:
"One More Time" by Steven Salfelder
In this month's edition of 'No Holds Barred' (our monthly open mic episode), we talk about various topics, including the importance of the family unit, the struggle with balancing promotion of the work God has given you and promotion of yourself, and our experience and personal takeaways from a men's conference we recently attended.
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Episode Synopsis
- We open up by talking about our sad obsession with incredibly boring video games.
- Chris transitions to discuss the spiritual connections he's been making with the 3 primary roles most people will experience in life relating to the family unit (child, spouse, and parent), and how our culture is polluting those roles.
- Ronnie from the Broken Record Ministries podcast joins the conversation (fashionably late) and discusses his struggle with balancing promotion of the work God has given him (such as with the podcast) and being guilty of just promoting himself.
- This leads to a discussion on the importance of community, trusted "fail-safes", and maintaining the fulness of love and truth (not one at the expense of the other).
- Chris brings up for discussion his analogy of spiritual "transplanting", as an addendum to the popular concept of "planting seeds".
- At time of recording, we all recently attended a Christian men's conference with Tim Tebow as the keynote speaker. We discuss our own personal highlights and takeaways from that experience to conclude the episode.
This week we begin by discussing why Jesus gets in our way sometimes (like Paul on the road to Damascus), then we share a humorous unpublished clip from a previous week as an introduction to the question for the bottom half of our episode, "Does our inward substance match our outward show?"
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Episode Synopsis
Segment One:
- Carl talks about a lesson learned regarding "casting a wide net".
- We discuss the distinction between genuine love and fear-based "love".
- Carl connects this to divergent doctrines about "hell".
- Chris makes his own connection to the Amish tradition of rumspringa.
- We clarify the difference between fear of discipline and fear of rejection.
- What do we mean when we say Jesus gets in our way sometimes — why does He do it, and why is it important?
- Carl connects this with the analogy of a potter shattering a broken pot to make something new from the pieces.
- God is our Potter and we are the broken pieces in His hands.
- We discuss Paul's experience on the road to Damascus.
- This all highlights the space of time God allows between judgment declared and judgment applied.
- We discuss how this relates to the true meaning of being "under Grace".
- Carl connects this with the analogy of a potter shattering a broken pot to make something new from the pieces.
Mid-Episode Song Break:
- "Peace of Mind" by Mike Maranatha
Segment Two:
- Carl plays an unpublished off-air discussion with Grace from a previous week about Dino Nuggets to make a humorous connection with this week's discussion topic:
- Does our inward substance match our outward show?
- We discuss the need for sanctification to begin in the heart.
- We read through and discuss the 3rd chapter of Philippians.
- Paul is not pitting the Law of God against the Grace of God here.
- He is explaining how they relate to one another in the heart of a believer who TRUSTS in God.
- Was Paul's "thorn" (2 Corinthians 12:7) a struggle with doubt?
- How does this possibility contrast with our trust?
- Paul is pointing us toward transformation of our inward substance.
- The Commandments we obey don't necessarily change — we do.
- It is not the definition of righteousness that Paul is addressing, but our means to attaining it.
- Paul is not pitting the Law of God against the Grace of God here.
- Carl closes with a picture of the sort of sanctification and transformation we have discussed as given in the 3rd chapter of Zechariah, then Chris explains the process of remolding broken pots using the analogy of the Living Water (Jesus) applied to soften the clay (us).
This week we discuss Acts 14:22, and what it means to us to "enter into the Kingdom through many hardships."
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Episode Synopsis
Segment One:
- We begin by discussing why Abba allows us to walk through hardships.
- We talk a bit about the invasion of Ukraine, what it might mean for all of us moving forward, and Carl's concern about the possible prophetic implications.
- Is God telling a world obsessed with their own glory to glorify Him?
- Carl discusses what he calls "confirmations" from God, and how the logistics and timing involved often proves that He can and will plan out even our individual steps. He is in complete control.
Mid-Episode Song Break:
- "Ladies and Gentlemen" by WesBlaze
Segment Two:
- Chris asks, "What does it mean to honor your father and your mother?"
- How does that command apply when your parents are "ungodly" or acting in "rebellion"?
- Carl concludes the episode by sharing his own takeaway from Acts 14:22: We need to be refined through hardships on our journey toward the Kingdom.
- That refinement, as a process, brings us closer to the "holiness" God desires for us, but what does that mean?
This week we begin by discussing why it is important to maintain genuine love and Biblical Truth, without compromising one for the other. After that, and following our featured song for the week, we are joined by Pastor Micah to talk about, among other things, the meaning behind the 40-day phenomenon repeated throughout Scripture.
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Featured Song:
"River of Life" by Steven Salfelder
This week we continue our "intent" series by discussing the accounts of the demon possessed man, the faith of the woman suffering from chronic bleeding, and the resurrection of the Synagogue leader's daughter from the 5th chapter of Mark, along with a connection to what we call the Shema.
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Featured Song:
"Back to the Root" by Jordan Thomas
Continuing our discussion on God's intent for His Covenant people dating back to Sinai, this week we address what it means to inquire of God.
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Episode Synopsis
Segment One (What's on Your Mind?):
- Giving everything to God.
- What does it mean to "sing a new song"?
- Walking the narrow road.
- Why the words we use matter, and how that applies to our handling of God's Words.
Mid-Episode Song Break:
- "Love Me Forever" by Steven Salfeldur
Segment Two (Main Topic):
- We discuss the statutes given after the Ten Commandments (Exodus 21).
- Why does God reference slavery so much, how does He view the practice, and how does that point to Jesus?
- What do we learn from King David's practice of inquiring of God?
Carl and Chris sit down to continue their series diving into God's intent for His Covenant people, this week discussing what good doctrine is from a Biblical perspective, what that means for believers today, and how that connects to a story from Exodus pointing to Jesus as our Living Water.
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In our first monthly "no holds barred" episode, Carl and Chris talk about various topics, including the suffering in the world, repairing relationships, the importance of forgiveness, and the reason God allows us to fall down sometimes.
We hope you enjoy this off the cuff discussion. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to follow our podcast and share us with your friends.
This week we discuss God's kingdom of priests promise as given at Sinai, and how that promise connects with believers today.
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This week we talk about the importance of recognizing the real Jesus, how it is we do that, and the significance of the "third day".
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This week we talk about selfless love, what a good marriage should look like, and what marriage as a metaphor teaches us about our relationship with our Redeemer.
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This week we talk about the evidence for Joseph as a historical figure, identify the prophetic implications of his Biblical account, and discuss what we learn from him as believers today.
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This week we talk about the podcast rebranding to "That Philly Faith", discuss what it means to be born again, and Carl shares about his missionary trip to the streets of Philadelphia, PA.
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