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At Thriving in The Word we believe in a slower study of scripture. Sure you can cook a steak in the microwave, but would you want to eat it. It’s much better slow cooked, and that’s how we take our Bible study. We study the Bible, book by book, chapter by chapter, verse by verse, and at times even word by word.
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This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Johnny V, Lenny Salgado, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.
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This week's discussion features David LaManna, Johnny V, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.
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This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.
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This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Johnny V, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell.
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This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Johnny V, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell.
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This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Johnny V, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell.
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This week's discussion features David LaManna, Johnny V, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell.
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This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Johnny V, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell.
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This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Johnny V, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell.
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This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.
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This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Johnny V, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell.
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This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Johnny V, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell.
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This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, James Gowell, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, and Lenny Salgado.
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This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Johnny V, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell.
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According to Webster Dictionary, Stockholm Syndrome is the psychological tendency of a hostage to bond with, identify with, or sympathize with his or her captor.
Paul wasn't a prisoner. After his encounter on the road to Damascus, Saul the hunter of the those who follow Jesus, began a road of servitude to Christ. He would form a bond, to identify with, and sympathized with his former prey. He wasn't forced to be there, nobody held him down, not until he was arrested later anyways. One of many, even to this day and beyond who once was against Christ, who now are for Him. Almost like Reverse Stockholm Syndrome.
This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, James Gowell, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, and Lenny Salgado.
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Saul, if he didn't kill Christians he made it easier for them to die. But he was forgiven. His story is an important lesson in God's forgiveness. Could you forgive those who wronged you?
This week's discussion had a full house with Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Johnny V, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell.
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How much energy do you give towards those you claim not to care about? Hecklers to speech givers, or online trolls, hate can waste a lot of energy. Also what's it like to get stoned, and not in the way your uncle does in the garage.
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, James Gowell, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, and Lenny Salgado.
From silent to insightful Mike informs the crew who Barnabas is related to and where he's from. Judah changes gears to cover the exact moment that Saul became Paul in scripture.
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Johnny V, Mike McHugh, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, and special guest James Gowell.
Welcome to the best Bible podcast you can find. We know how important to your spiritual life we are to you. Go us! We are so great, we are so great! This week we talk about humility and how GOD HATES PRIDE.
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Johnny V, Lenny Salgado, Mike McHugh, David LaManna, and special guest James Gowell.
The importance of context. The difference between the one and only God or a false god. Peter showed that he knew the true God and wouldn't let others idolize him.
This week's discussion features Judah, Johnny V, David LaManna, and Lenny Salgado.
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While Peter was freed, James was not. Did Peter feel guilt over that? And how often do you think of the Roman Empire? If you are reading the New Testament, probably more than you know.
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, David LaManna, Johnny V, and Mike McHugh.
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How do you raise the Savior of us all? How do you tell the Messiah no? What do you teach the one foretold to come by religious scholars when all you know is stone working? Just some of the questions we think about during this Christmas episode of Thriving in The Word.
This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Mike McHugh, David LaManna, and Ben Cossette
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It's the Christmas Season and we are taking a time out from Acts to take a look back at Luke and the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ.
This discussion features Judah Thomas, Mike McHugh, David LaManna, Johnny V, and Ben Cossette.
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Amway trains their people to try and work Amway into every conversation. Have you ever tried to do that with Jesus? To work him into every conversation? Most people don't, including the men in this study. So grab your life changing toothbrush, and welcome back to Thriving in The Word. No Coupon Code Required.
This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, David LaManna, Johnny V, and Mike McHugh.
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Are you a skeptic? Do you need to see to believe? Well what if seeing it would take your eyesight, but would expand your vision? That's what happened to Saul when he saw Jesus on the say to Damascus.
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V, and Mike McHugh.
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When you visit a great restaurant do you keep quiet about it or do you tell your friends? Well how about what Jesus has done for you? Do you tell friends about it or do you stay quiet about it?
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, David LaManna, Johnny V, and a silent Mike McHugh.
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This week, instead of our usual study, we go off beat a bit and look into aliens. Not illegal aliens but other worldly beings. Are they already among us? If they appeared would they be friendly or our enemies? Oh boy, someone better call The Doctor, get the Millennial Falcon gassed up, and tell Mr. Scott to give it all she got because this discussion is out of this world.
This interplanetary special features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, David LaManna, and Mike McHugh.
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The Lord could even use you. Yes the creator of the universe has room in his kingdom for someone as jacked up, messed up, hurt, battered, and beaten as you. If Saul a man who hunted Christians door to door could become a tool for the kingdom of Jesus.
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, David LaManna, Johnny V, and Mike McHugh
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What are the mountains in your life? As Jesus climbed into the hills to pray, He was also with us as we went to New Hampshire, to climb Mt. Washington. It was a crazy adventure. First a clip from before the trip with David talking about his dream to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. Then our first meeting after the climb with Judah, Mike, Ben, and David. Then a followup discussion this time with Lenny and Johnny. coming back Missing from the climb are Mark the Beard and Zach.
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It can be very easy to assume someone's intentions. To assume they have other motives then they let on. But what if, what if they are true to their word. What if it's you who are the wrong one?
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, David LaManna, Johnny V, and Mike McHugh
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We continue to marvel over the sacrifice of Stephen. Would we do the same? Do we have a price?
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, David LaManna, Johnny V, and Mike McHugh
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Stephen was the first Martyr of Christianity. He truly shown what it means to act like Jesus. His sacrifice started a chain of events that would bring about the change in one man, God's handpicked newest disciple as well as countless other events. Sacrifice comes in many forms, who knows what a sacrifice can lead to.
This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V, and Mike McHugh
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How much faith does it take? How much faith do you have? Would you throw yourself at someone's shadow knowing it would heal you? How about riding a train for 13 hours just to learn about Jesus?
This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, David LaManna, Johnny V, and Mike McHugh.
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It's a holiday, enjoy it and hear some bloopers, and mostly stuff we talk about before the meeting officially starts.
Ben shares a memory about the late blue's singer Louisiana Red. They discuss God and Money and how it changed David's life. Does anyone care if you have a Baby On Board, or a Show Horses On Board? What's it's like to climb a mountain?
This BONUS features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V, and Mike McHugh. Taken from months of footage so at points David is coming to us from Ireland via phone.
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Compared to the Christians in Acts, with the options available to us, we should be the special services of God's Army. If you forgot your Bible at home, would you freak out as much as when you forget your phone? Johnny took the paper Bible challenge, and Mike took the 5-5-5 challenge. What challenge is God placing in front of you?
This week's discussion features David LaManna, Johnny V, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and showing up late Judah Thomas.
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Was Jesus a communist? His followers would gather all their belongings giving each to fill their needs. Even when he fed the 5000, he said to gather up from everyone. So was Jesus a communist? We cover that and more as we continue our journey through the pages of The Book of Acts.
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Mike McHugh, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V, and David LaManna
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If we are supposed to repent from our sins, when did we ever pent? What is it to pent? We talk about that and more as we cover another week in the book of Acts.
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and David LaManna
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We say on this show the saying "If you were on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?". But honestly, would you be found guilty? Do you have the fruit of the spirit? If all you had to do is tell one lie, to say "I am not a Christian." and it could save your life. Would you tell that one little lie?
This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V, and a silent Mike McHugh.
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In his research, David learned that Luke, who we know was a Doctor, might have also been a slave, as Physicians usually were at the time. This leads to some clarification or at least an attempt to clarify what the word means in parts of the Bible vs other parts.
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What is the book of Acts? Or is it Acts of the Apostles? Or is it Luke II: Acts of the Apostles? Okay I'll stop before getting ridiculous with the titles. But it's a good jumping off point for our study into Luke's second book of the New Testament.
This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas, Mike McHugh, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V.
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In hopes of giving our editor a little more wiggle room, and to build anticipation for the new season, but mostly for wiggle room, here's a BONUS episode of the show.
If you've been listening, you know that David has been in Ireland, but that didn't stop him from calling in. This includes the full clip of Judah's soap box on the saying "It's 5 o'clock somewhere". Plus who knew Ben was a celebrity? Dude had to have a bodyguard and everything. Plus Mike's friend saw an alien? What exactly are aliens? Yeah we go there again. All that and more in this Bonus episode of Thriving in the Word.
This BONUS Episode features Judah Thomas, Mike McHugh, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V and on the phone from Ireland, David LaManna.
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Before Asceding to Heaven, Jesus told his followers to wait in Jerrulsalem for the Holy Spirit to descend on them. A final test for his followers.
This is our last week of Luke. Featuring Judah Thomas, Mike McHugh, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V. David LaManna is slated to return in person for the start of Acts 1-7.
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He suffered for all the sins of the world. How realistic was The Passion of Christ's portrayal? Why is The Crucifixion so important? He is the way, the truth, and the life.
Also it's our 100th Episode!! And it's a full house with Judah Thomas, Mike McHugh, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V and on the phone from the Emerald Isle of Ireland, David LaManna. Thanks for listening and being apart of this.
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It feels like the end. Their leader was hung on a cross, after one of their own betrayed Him. The Apostles aren't sure what to do next. Some are ready to go back to their old lives as if this was just all a dream. But He wasn't dead. And it was time for the Good Shepherd to gather up His flock, so the can start the real work.
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Mike McHugh, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and via phone from Ireland, David LaManna.
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Ever just pass a test? Or how about just qualifying for a tournament? Just getting the project done right before deadline? Well that last one, we here at Thrive might know a thing or two about. Jesus was not alone on that hill, and not the only one being crucified that day. One was a thief, who should that he believed that Jesus was the way, and Jesus replied, "Today you will be with me in paradise." His faith saved him, he passed the test. But barely.
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Mike McHugh, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V, and via phone from Ireland, David LaManna.
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This week we look into Peter's motivations when he denied Jesus. Was he scared? Or was he pulling off his part of Jesus' master plan? Unknowingly put on and fulfilling his mission.
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Mike McHugh, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V, and via phone from Ireland, David LaManna.
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Be honest, when you've sinned in your life at some point you used the excuse "The Devil Made Me Do It" or at least thought about using it. At the end of the day we are the one's responsible for our own decisions, for our own sins. But perhaps Judas, the man who betrayed Jesus, maybe he can claim "The Devil Made Me Do It" and have it be true.
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V.
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G-Pa is in the house as we are in a Bonus episode of Thriving in The Word! Do you like taking steroids? Why is Elon mad at Apple? Ever hear of a Lifetime Airpass? And Lenny gives an 8 min lesson on music theory.
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How long does it take to form a habit? Jesus had a habit of alone time with His Heavenly Father. As a church we like to promote the 5-5-5 challenge, 5 minutes of reading scripture, 5 minutes of prayer, and 5 minutes of silence listening for the voice of God. But for some 1-1-1 might be the place to start. Just getting into the habit of everyday at a certain time, turning to the Bible. Turning to Scripture. Turning to His Word. "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"
This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas, Mike McHugh, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V and via phone, from Ireland, David LaManna.
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Jesus sat and watched the tithe box, and saw a widow give everything she had to the kingdom. The most generous isn't always the most obvious. Sometimes those who appear to have the least, give the most.
This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V with special guest Mike McHugh
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Jesus was a craftsman and he made all kinds of things. He worked with stone, he probably knew about wood working, and oh he also made whip. He then used said whip to tell the money changers what He thought of them.
This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V with special guest Mike McHugh
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When you hear rumor of a great revolutionary King is coming, how do you expect him to arrive? Possibly in a parade of cars, surrounded by guards, maybe even military. When Jesus went into Jerusalem, he rode in on a donkey. A lonely animal, and certainly not the steed he was expected on. He didn’t match their expectations. How often do we let our unrealistic expectations cloud our ability to see who people truly are.
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You don’t have to have money to give to the kingdom of Heaven. Your God given talents and skills might be just what is needed. Whether it’s your talents on the guitar or your skills with a hammer, money isn’t the only gift you have to offer. Sometimes you don't even know you have the talent until you try.
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and David LaManna with special guest Mike McHugh
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Besides being a wee little man, what else is known about Zacchaeus the tax collector who climbed a tree to see Jesus. He literally went out on a limb. Not being a popular figure in town, Zacchaeus ran the chance of ridicule from his fellow citizens. Makes you wonder, do we have that same nerve. To literally go out on a limb to see the Messiah.
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When Jesus healed, how many said thank you? When people give, how many are giving out of obligation and how many are giving out of gratitude and love? Jesus sees our heart more than He sees our deeds.
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What does it mean to never cease praying? God is always with us. Every second, every day. He sees our good deeds, and our selfish ways. If you treat Him as a friend, someone you can talk to, a confident, what would happen?
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V
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Not only are we commanded to help our neighbors but to do it out of goodness and not for gain. Do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V
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Where is the kingdom of God? Is it only seen after your physical death? Is it in the halls and pews of your local church building? Or is it in the people of the body of Christ? We are ambassadors of Heaven. So where we are we should treat those with the customs of love we learn from the King of our homeland.
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V
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Our last episode of the year and it's just a filler bonus episode. David got the new iPhone and the boys notice. Does Fiji Water turn into wine on the way down? It's 2am, the traffic's slow, listen about Benny's Night in Buffalo.
We will return with more of our study of Luke 13-18, starting in January. Thanks for listening and have a Happy New Year!
Featuring Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V with a guest appearance by Mark The Beard
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Lenny and Ben practice ring announcing? Forklifts? Who the heck is Mighty Mike? Johnny bought a what? Oh man you found a Bonus Episode of Thriving in The Word. We hit record early sometimes and catch a few gems. Here's 1 of 2 collections, as we head into a winter break for the show.
Merry Christmas to all of you. May the Lord bless you and guide you.
Featuring Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V
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Throughout time, people have doubted scripture even when the evidence is right before their eyes. How many of the people Jesus fed were cheering for his crucifixion? We must share and spread His word and how He saved us. We are to serve and love others. We are to not ask what the church can do for us, but ask instead what can we do for our church.
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V
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If you do well with the small things, God will give you the big things. If you are willing to overlook the small details, why would you be trusted with the big ones? God wants us to do everything as if we are doing it for Him. And if it's for the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, God Almighty, then it should be as close to perfect as we can get it. In both the small things, and in the big.
This discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V
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We all like to see ourselves as the Prodigal Son or Daughter. God welcoming us back to his kingdom with arms wide open. But what happens after that? You become the older brother? You see new people getting God's blessings and envy them?
This discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and a returning Johnny V
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The first lesson many of us learn is how to share. Sharing is caring is the slogan you might have learned. But why do we need to learn to share? Shouldn't it be part of us from birth? No it's not. We are inherently selfish. Now that you learned about sharing, share this podcast with a friend.
This discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and David LaManna
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There's times in life you feel like your at a dead end. But it's at these times that God is giving us lessons, that only later in life we see. Even if it's just His way of telling you, you aren't where you are supposed to be.
This discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and David LaManna
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While driving, someone passes by you going dangerously fast. A little while later you see that same car but they had an accident. "Well they had that coming with how fast they were going." Might have crossed your mind. Using some local news, Jesus illustrates that nobody is any better than anyone else. We are not the judge of whether or not someone deserves something, for every time someone gets their just deserts, a "Good person" who "Didn't deserve it" also is hurt or loses their life. Only God judges who is bearing fruit and who is to be tossed away.
This discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and David LaManna
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You can't plan when the last time will be, but you can be ready for it. The last time you see a friend, the last time you see a sunset, we never know when. But we are given by the grace of God the ability now to prepare ourselves so when the Last Time comes, we are ready.
This discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V
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Sell all your belongings and give the money to the poor. Easy to say "Yeah we should do that." But who actually does? It leads into the topic we end up discussing this week, 'What lies in your heart?'.
This discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V
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Even if you did fight for your right to party, in the end all we are is dust in the wind. All the money in the world will not buy you another minute of life, another breath. Jesus is the only way to everlasting life. There are no u-hauls following hearses. In the end, all we are is dust in the wind.
This discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Johnny V and a returning Lenny Salgado
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Another week of buffering, sorry still need time.
Two segments, the first is about non-cannon books of the Bible and some claims at being new testaments. The second longer segment we talk about the Guinness company and it leads into talk about how alcohol use is treated differently in different parts of the world.
This Bonus Discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado and Johnny V
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Just buffering, new episode next week. With the return of Lenny!
This bonus starts with David talking about how he was planning a trip to the Holy Land. That somehow leads to Aliens, Big Foot, and the Lochness Monster. It's like watching the History Channel.
This Bonus Discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, and Johnny V
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Treat your neighbor as yourself. But who is your neighbor? Is it the members of your bible study? Is it your co-workers? Is it the guy who lives in the next apartment? Who is your neighbor? Jesus answers this question by way of a parable. Through it we see that it's not always who you expect playing the good guy. Sometimes it can be you.
This discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, and Johnny V
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To believe is not enough, you must remain tragically aware of your shortcomings, and work on improving them. Jesus didn't say go forth and make followers, He said "Go forth and make disciples". Don't just be a believer, be a disciple of Christ. Help others to do the same.
This discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, and Johnny V
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To truly be forgiven. We all want it. To feel the peace that comes when we feel the Lord presence and know it is well with our souls. But are we willing to offer that same forgiveness to others. To those who sin against us. This discussion doesn't even get to the Lord's (or Disciple's) Prayer and we are already hitting on it's points.
[Luke 11:4a] and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.
This discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Johnny V and special guest Harrison Wombly
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Who truly knows a person's heart? What motivates you to do good? Is it because you love your fellow man or are you trying to balance the cosmic scales? When Jesus was crucified, there was a man on the cross next to him, who repented to Jesus and was told "Today you will join me in paradise". We play what if, and go into this moral quandary looking not only at actions but motives. You can't tie the game if you don't know the score.
This discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, and David LaManna
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We are taking a bit of a summer break. Here's some bonus discussions. We talk some more about science, then how we are stewards of the Earth and then Judah talks about secret airports.
Featuring Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V
Jesus used parables to show a point, to give insight into what God is looking for from us. He tried to take to make it simple and would talk to his audience. Which led sometimes to His disciples, his closest followers to wonder, "What did He mean by that?".
This discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, and David LaManna
Two clips. First our reaction to protesters when the draft was leaked months ago. Then our reactions to the overturning and our thoughts on why there's a divide and what might happen next. The second discussion was recorded this morning if you are listening on June 28th. These bonus discussions feature Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette and Johnny V
When Jesus ate at the house of a Pharisee named Simon, He was greeted by a woman who would not stop kissing His feet. How we like to think we are that woman. And some of us, we were that woman. Thanking Him with our tears for saving us. But as time goes on, how many of us go from being that woman to becoming Simon. Judging others, even those who are currently, what we once were.
This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette and Johnny V
We think we do such important work everyday. But is it really? Compared to the mission put forth by Jesus, is what you do really that important? Even after seeing the holy trinity manifest in front of his very eyes, John The Baptist still had doubts.
This discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, and Johnny V
Jesus caused waves everywhere He went. He healed the sick, He mended the broken, He raised the dead. Of course word of His deeds would travel faster than any man could on foot.
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, and Johnny V
Falling behind in editing. We have stuff recorded it just not ready for you yet. Meanwhile here's some bonus discussions taken during the weeks we covered Luke 1-6.
A collection of a couple clips, starting with a blooper. What are the signs you notice when you age. Judah talks about being married and also being in ministry. And Ben brings up the riots in China.
Featuring Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V
It's real if you go to him. Depression, drug use, and suicide are talked about in this week's episode. Listener discretion is advised.
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V
Jesus would regularly go off and pray alone, sometimes praying all night. Michael Jordan, arguably the greatest player ever in basketball got there through doing extra hours before and after game time. To an outsider he's just playing a game, but to Jordan he was working. To an outsider we are just praying but in fact we are working on our understanding of God and being more of what He knows we truly are.
This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, and Johnny V
Jesus had many disciples but only 12 apostles. When He it came time to choose, He first prayed all night to His heavenly Father. When have any of us ever just prayed all night? Woe to you in the VIP section.
This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V
Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath. God works on the Sabbath and Jesus healed on the Sabbath, in front of everyone. Including the Pharisees who were more upset Jesus healed on the Sabbath instead of seeing the miracle he had done.
This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V
Are you walking around in the confidence that Jesus wins? We know the end of the story.
This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V
The specter of a dove came upon Jesus when He was baptized. Or was it an actual dove, that later made a nest? Even corrupt tax collectors came to be baptized and listen to John the Baptist. And what does it mean to be a fisher of men?
This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and David LaManna
The lineage of Jesus is given in 3 gospels. Why is the one in Luke unique in comparison? Judah has a theory why. This episode could start a few arguments.
This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V
Mary and Joseph lost Jesus on the way back from Passover and didn't notice for 3 days? If we asked people on the street who Pilate was, would they knew? How about Jesus? Would they really know who He was? All these questions are explored and more as we continue our study in Luke chapters 1-6.
Featuring Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny Vaina
Pregnant with Jesus, with how the world then treated women in general never mind an unwed expecting mother, you would think Mary would have been terrified. But she was not. She sang a song of Joy.
Featuring Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny Vaina
Why was this book written? Who is Luke? Why would he write about Jesus? This week we look into these questions in our longest discussions yet.
Discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny Vaina
We close out the minor prophets this week.
Featuring Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny Vaina
When you give do you give your best or just the rest? Tithing 10% for some is a great sacrifice, for others it's barely anything. God wants your best so He can give you something better. But he wants it from a cheerful heart, not out of obligation. This week we discuss the spirit of giving through our study of the Book of Malachi.
This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, Johnny Vaina, and Mark Dorais
This week we continue our study of Zechariah chapters 1-7. We also introduce our new audio recording gear.
This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, and Lenny Salgado
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The first week of Zechariah, studying chapters 1-7.
Last week with old audio setup
No Johnny
Sometimes we hit record early and capture a discussion about an array of topics.
Here we talk about what is the motivation behind the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. I know it's not too timely anymore but it offers insight into our overall thoughts on the current state of the government.
Sometimes we hit record early and you never know what might come up.
Is our country going down the wrong path or are we doing alright? We discuss that in this Bonus cut.
We hit record early sometimes while waiting for everyone to arrive and who knows what topics might come up.
We go into a discussion of the dangers of addiction. What it really feels like to be addicted and the motivations that drive an addict.
Our second discussion about Habakkuk deals with pride, righteousness and the mercy of God
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Johnny Vaina, and David LaManna
Join us as we jump into the book of Habakkuk and discuss the things that stand out to us.
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Johnny Vaina, and David LaManna
We love to be around powerful people who have our back and keep us safe. God is a God of love but He is also a God of power!
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Johnny Vaina, and David LaManna
We are beginning our discussion of the book of Nahum and through it the topic of abortion comes up. So many people get deceived by various opinions and fail to discover what God’s word says about these topics.
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Johnny Vaina, and David LaManna
How can we determine when Scripture is to be taken literal and when should we take it figuratively? God’s anger is like wasabi?? Even though God does get angry, His anger won’t last long if we repent and turn back to Him.
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Johnny Vaina, and David LaManna
Are we listening to what God is telling us? We may be hearing but are we listening? What is God looking for? Everyone wants to know, but He tells us clearly in the book of Micah.
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Johnny Vaina, and David LaManna
So many people identify with a brand of theology rather than Scripture itself. We need to read Scripture with fresh eyes.
Why does money and ministry get so weird?
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Johnny Vaina, and David LaManna
Why would Jonah deliberately disobey God? Why was he so emotional and even suicidal about this mission? Are there ever things in our life that we don’t want to obey?
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Johnny Vaina, and David LaManna
God cares about even the animals so how much more does He care for People? If we are left to our own devices we won’t repent. But when we see the truth of God it inspires repentance.
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Johnny Vaina, and David LaManna
This book is different than the other Minor Prophets. Most of the Minor Prophets show the prophet as good and the people as evil. But this book shows the prophet as bad and the people are repentant. Jonah believed God’s Word but he wanted to manipulate God. Jonah would rather die than go and obey God.
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Johnny Vaina, and David LaManna
Even though Israel made mistakes God gave them a promise of restoration. From the beginning of time God was all about restoration.
The Israelites had been deceived by their own pride. It’s one thing to be deceived by someone else, but it’s another thing to deceive ourselves.
God spared Israel from calamity because Amos stood in the gap and asked God not to.
What’s the best Bible translation for you to read?
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Johnny Vaina, and David LaManna
Are we living our lives for show and pretense? So many people are trying to maintain the image of following Jesus rather than actually following Him. We are called to come out of the world to represent Christ. So many people want a word from God but when they get it they disregard it and rationalize it away.
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Johnny Vaina, David LaManna, Jeff Judd, and Dave McDougal
Sometimes we are afraid of the big sins and we pay attention to them. But often times it’s the small ones that trip us up.
Small locusts in great quantities can bring massive destruction God will restore all the consequences of sin if we repent.
God is waiting for us to turn back to Him, no matter what you’ve done. Turn to God while there’s still time.
As long as you have breath there is still time.
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Johnny Vaina, and Dave McDougal
Christians always say “hate the sin but love the sinner” because we know that God calls us to hate sin. It’s easy to hate the sin in someone else. More importantly do we hate the sin inside of us?
Joel predicted God pouring out His spirit on all people long before it actually happened. At that time most prophecies were focused on the Jews, but this prophecy reached into the future to us.
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, David Lamana, and Jeff Judd
The first step of drawing near to God begins with us. If you feel far from God, you’re the one who has moved away.
So many people have traded God for the government. Many are far more concerned about their government ideals than about pleasing God. This is nothing new… civilizations have been doing this for thousands of years.
As our country battles down a path of atheism and emperor worship we need to stay focused on standing strong for God. So many people are so concerned with being on the “right” side of history. But are they interested in being on God’s side of history?
Without God’s Word being a lamp to your feet and a light to your path you will be lead astray.
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, David Lamana, and Jeff Judd
Do we praise God because He is good or because He does things for us?
God wants to plow up the hard ground of our heart. Now is the time to seek the Lord. Are we letting God break up the hard parts of our lives?
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, and Johnny V
Why do we disregard God when He has done so much for us?
Do we ever act as if God’s Words don’t apply to us? Always wishing someone else would apply God’s Word but not applying it ourselves?
Most people demonstrate that their values and their actions do not align.
Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, and David LaManna
We are much like a diamond in the rough. The master will chip away, shape and polish it. They don’t do this to destroy it but to make it more beautiful and add value.
Surface repentance is not enough. We need to get broken down so that God can bring real restoration.
If God kept a record of our sins, who could ever survive?
Do we ever look to other things for our help rather than looking to God?
Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, David Lamana, and Jeff Judd
It’s one thing for us to not know God. But it’s an entirely different thing to choose to not know God.
So many people say “if my life’s doesn’t line up with Scripture, I’m doing to redefine Scripture.”
Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, David Lamana, Johnny Vaina, and Jeff Judd
Everyone wants to be a prophet but not everyone wants to marry a hooker!
What idols are we allowing to stand in our life? What things displease God but we aren’t willing to remove?
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, David LaManna, and Johnny V
This recording was started in mid thought. Judah started by saying he likes to read the Bible as if he just discovered it, as if no one has ever read it before. It started a conversation about preconceived notions we might have due to the teachings of others.
Can you get an understanding of the Bible from a book written by a famous pastor? Well it might give you some insight or a different perspective, but is it God's perspective? Can the words of another give you something that God's Word and the Holy Spirit couldn't give you?
Is there a Fast Pass to heaven?
This bonus discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Johnny Vaina, and David LaManna
We live in a world that says they go by the science. But what is science?
Does a scientist’s beliefs interfere with their findings? Would it for you?
We discuss a lot of controversial subjects including climate control and abortion.
This bonus discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, and David LaManna
In this final episode of John we discuss Pilate and his role in the execution of Jesus. All of his soldiers were mysteriously knocked to the ground by just a few words of this man.
Then we chat about disciple’s choice to go fishing and how Jesus showed up to them and commissioned them to once again follow Him.
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Jeff Judd and David LaManna
Jesus prayed that His followers would be in unity. He wasn’t praying for uniformity but unity. How unified is the Body of Christ in this world today?
People often unite around their brand of theology but allow it to cause division with other believers who follow Jesus.
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, and David LaManna
It is possible to fulfill the Will of God and still have a choice.
In this episode we are discussing the contrast of Judas and Peter after they both betrayed Jesus.
Even though Judas betrays Jesus he would have still been forgiven if he had asked for it.
We see that Peter took a totally different approach after failing Jesus.
Although Peter was a pillar of the Church, he was a cracked pillar.
The story of the Bible is that we will all sin, but God makes a way.
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Johnny Vaina, and David LaManna
Jesus said that He cuts off any branch that does not product fruit. If we want to product fruit we must remain rooted abs connected to Jesus.
We need to prune the things in our live that are not drawing us closer to God. At some point we have to decide if we would rather move closer to God or hold onto the things in life that are holding us back.
It is important for us to stay connected to God by not only being in God’s Word but obeying His Word.
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, and David LaManna
No matter how many miracles or evidence Jesus gave to His followers they always wanted more!
Was Jesus being arrogant when He said that He is the only way to God?
Can you call yourself a follower of Christ if you don’t show love to the people you dislike the most?
Jesus is saying the love you show for others will be the identifying factor that shows the world that we follow Him.
What does love require of us?
How does showing love relate to the death penalty and assisted suicide?
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, and David LaManna
Jesus was not in a hurry to be anywhere.
Let’s go and die with Jesus. The “doubting” Thomas was the first to speak up and say “let’s do this.” Was Thomas being sarcastic or was he legitimately willing to go and die?
Why was Jesus angry at the death of Lazarus? We know Jesus wept, but was it because He was sad or was it because He was angry? Is Jesus ever ticked off at our lack of faith?
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, David LaManna, and Jeff Judd
Jesus always had mercy for sinners but couldn’t stand hypocrisy.
Jesus forgives accepts and loves and then challenges us to right living.
Do we ever love mercy when we find ourself in the place of the dinner but take the role of Pharisee when someone else is the sinner?
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, and David LaManna
Jesus was building a kingdom that was unseen. He was always sneaking away to be alone with His Farher.
The people wanted the bread but they didn’t want the Bread of Life. Jesus has enough for everyone.
If you eat my flesh you can be my follower. This was tough stuff and caused many of His disciples to turn away
What does God want from you? To believe in Jesus Christ.
Everyone wants to see a miracle, but miracles have a short lifespan. People forget them so fast. People ask for the miracle, get the miracle and then turn around and forget the miracle.
Is Jesus still worth following even if you don’t get a miracle.
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, and David LaManna
There is power in words. Jesus is the Word and a master of words.
God can even used unqualified people to make a huge difference in this world.
There would not be women’s rights as we know them if it was not for Jesus.
Jesus says that He is the way, but isn’t that to exclusive?? How can He claim this?
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, and David LaManna
The first miracle Jesus performed was at a wedding in Cana. He turned water into wine. Jesus initially didn't even want to do this, but His mom knew He had the potential to make things right.
How often are we looking for the miracle rather than the Messiah? The signs or the Savior
Do I keep following Jesus if I don’t get the miracle I want?
Do we have the ability to spend even 5 minutes in prayer without asking for something?
Do we ever take time to just spend time with God? No agenda. No requests. Just spending time with Him.
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, and David LaManna
What significance did John the Baptist play in the coming of the Messiah?
When Jesus came to set the captives where were they? And where did they go?
If we sow something worthless like checking social media every day...how worthless do we think God’s Word is?
There is no such thing as a second generation Christian
We are just as bad as the worst sinner and we all need God’s Grace and forgiveness.
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, David LaManna and Johnny Vaina
Before we start our discussions about The Word, we just talk about whatever. Normally we don't get it recorded. But one time record was hit early and we caught a discussion about politics, the future of the country, and the novel 1984.
This bonus discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, and David LaManna
How imminent is the return of the Lord? What are some of the indicators of the end of times? Who is the man of lawlessness?
God has called us to stand firm. You can’t move forward until you are able to stand firm.
Are you living a life worth imitating? Jesus gave us an example to follow. Paul gave us an example to follow. Is your life an example?
Sometimes we find ourselves enduring but not patiently. But Paul is calling us to endure patiently.
If God isn’t doing something on our timeline then we get mad. We may endure, but we might do it grudgingly.
God has called us to walk in peace. If we are walking in God’s peace then we should become peacemakers.
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, and David LaManna
Persecution has a purifying effect on the church. So many claim to be persecuted but are we really being persecuted?
This church in Thessalonians was being faithful even in the middle of persecution and trials. Are we faithful to God in difficult times?
There is a reward for the suffering you are going through. The relief will come, but it is on God’s time.
Many people takes the freedom that we have as an opportunity to be complacent.
There’s a temptation for us to want to see God’s judgement come upon the ungodly. But God is patient because He doesn’t want any of us to perish.
Are Catholics following Jesus? We need to realize that we are made right thought faith in Christ not because of what “religion” we belong to.
When is Jesus coming back? With it be by the end of the year? Or is it another thousand years away?
Your quest is to go and make disciples while we wait for Christ’s return.
What is discipleship? Is it simply a 12-week “discipleship class?” Is that how Jesus called us to spend our life? We are never supposed to stop discipling or being discipled.
God calls us not who we are but who we will become.
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, David LaManna and Johnny Vaina
Don’t do ministry alone. These letters are basically operating manuals for churches.
Why do people say don’t copy me copy Jesus. But Paul never said that! He said that we should imitate him. Are our lives worth imitating?
So many churches treat people like a tissue. They use them and throw them away. Do we care more about the task the person is doing or the person themself.
Do we have happiness or joy? Happiness is based on happenings but joy comes from within.
Holiness comes from God. Only God can bring true transformation and holiness into your life.
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, and David LaManna
Christ is enough. How many are chasing something that will only give you pleasure for a few minutes?
We’ve been entrusted with the Good News. Are we representing it correctly?
Are you gracious and loving in how you present yourself?
Money and the church. How “ministers” can gravitate towards manipulation to get people to give more money.
What is the only treasure you can bring to Heaven with you?
How do we pray without ceasing? It begins with being aware the God is with us.
Life is abundant. Only God has the ability to give life. When you are rejoicing and grateful it attracts the blessing and peace of God.
Why do good things happen to bad people? Why does it seem like evil people prosper?
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, David LaManna and Johnny Vaina
The end times. Be aware. Be on guard. Keep you’re eyes focused. But God is delaying His return for our sake.
We all want feeedom and control. But what do we really have control over? Do we have as much control as we think we have?
We don’t have much control, but we know the One who does. And our response is to pray and give thanks to Him.
The more you have the less grateful we tend to be.
What do we do when my reality comes in conflict with the truth of God’s Word. We cannot change the Bible because our life doesn’t live up to it. So many want to follow Scripture as long as it’s convenient.
So many people want to follow Jesus as long as it’s easy. How much are we willing to endure for the cause of Christ?
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, David LaManna and Johnny Vaina
What is the importance of baptism to the believer?
How should we live around people who don’t believe in Jesus? Are we making the most of every opportunity when we are around others
Are we representing Jesus well? Many people see Christians and think, “ I want to be like Jesus but I don’t want to be like you.”
Do our actions and words demonstrate our faith?
God says that he removes our sins and sees us as innocent.
How do we pray effective prayers? Does God still answer prayer?
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, David LaManna and Johnny Vaina
Christ is all that matters. Christ is supreme over all things. Do we put him first in our lives?
You have been raised to new life in Jesus...so put your thoughts on Heaven.
If being a Christian was easy everyone would do it.
How do we act when someone betrays us??
What clothes should Christians wear? The christian wardrobe.
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, David LaManna and Johnny Vaina
What is temptation and how do we avoid it?
We are called to live out lives to please God and not our own interests.
Submit to one another out of love. What does it mean to submit? Do wives really need to submit? Does this mean that you should you stay in an abusive relationship?
Don’t provoke your kids to anger!
What’s up with this discussion about slavery? Is Paul saying that slavery is OK?
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, David LaManna and Johnny Vaina
Everyone wants to die for Christ but not many want to live for him. Most followers of Jesus would not deny him in the face of death. But are they willing to live for him in the small day to day decisions?
What’s the easiest way to discover your spiritual gifts? We all have gifts. Just start doing something. What brings a disproportionate return for the amount of effort put into it?
Prayer is the only weapon that we have that no one has a defense against. Prayer needs to be our first response not our last resort.
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, David LaManna and Johnny Vaina
Are you living in in the power of the Holy Spirit? Gods power coupled with the gifts he gives us makes us effective in serving Him.
Do we allow God’s power to influence our life? The words that we speak and the ways that we act?
Can we make allowance for other people’s faults? Scripture is clear that we need to love an make allowance for people who are different from us.
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, David LaManna and Johnny Vaina
Does your life praise and glorify God? Or do our lives praise and glorify ourself? God wants our life to be a reflection of God
Jesus does for us while we were sinners. Yet many of us get the idea that we need to clean up our act before we come to Jesus.
Christ alone is enough. It’s not Jesus and anything else.
God has created a new group of people and we are called to leave our old identity at the door. Our identity in God’s family supersedes any other thing we identify ourselves with.
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, David LaManna, Johnny Vaina and special guest Josh Tessier.
Now that we follow Jesus do we still need to follow the Law? When Jesus came He fulfilled the Law once and for all.
Many people get more caught up with the Do’s and Don’ts that they ignore following Jesus.
We are called to follow the Spirit’s leading in every area of our life regardless of the personal consequences.
It is so easy to get tired of doing what is good! At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up!
This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, David LaManna and Johnny Vaina