Growing as a Christian: Recent Episodes

Chris

Exactly how do we grow in Jesus Christ? Growth as a Christian begins with knowledge of the Bible, and extends through application of that knowledge through faith. In this podcast, we will study the Bible, and discuss applying that knowledge in our daily lives in order that we may grow to become "fruit bearing" Christians. How about beginning and/or continuing your growth with us today by subscribing, downloading, and listening?

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How are we to determine whether the messages from modern society align with God or not?  How are we to know?  In today's society, how relevant is the Bible?  Is it even important to read anymore?  I will discuss these issues in this episode. 

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How do we know when a dream is from God?  How do we know when we are called by God?  What will God require from us?  I will discuss these questions in this episode. 

If you need prayer, contact me at growingasachristian@gmail.com.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask them, and perhaps I will answer them on air.  

If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a "glowing" review, as well as a "five star" rating, and please tell your friends about it.  That is how this podcast grows.  God bless you, and thank you for listening.  

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How are we to approach God in difficult seasons of our lives, much less find him?  The wilderness is a place where we find God, and where we are able to better recognize him.  Only the strong are led there.  But there are mistakes we can make there, and if we avoid them, we can come out through the other side perfectly equipped to effectively live out our calling.  

If you need prayer, contact me at growingasachristian@gmail.com.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask them, and perhaps I will answer them on air.  

If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a "glowing" review, as well as a "five star" rating, and please tell your friends about it.  That is how this podcast grows.  God bless you, and thank you for listening.  

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In this episode, I went in, intending to talk about something totally different, but the Holy Spirit had something different in mind, and it was the concept of forgiveness.  If you are struggling with bitterness, and are holding on to grudges, please listen, and be blessed.  You will be set free.  

If you need prayer, contact me at growingasachristian@gmail.com.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask them, and perhaps I will answer them on air.  

If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a "glowing" review, as well as a "five star" rating, and please tell your friends about it.  That is how this podcast grows.  God bless you, and thank you for listening.  

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In this episode, I will explain the significance and the power of the blood of Jesus Christ, through his perfect work on the cross.  I will also share of the power that our testimonies hold, and in doing so, I will share a testimony of our time in northern Japan.  

If you need prayer, contact me at growingasachristian@gmail.com.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask them, and perhaps I will answer them on air.  

If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a "glowing" review, as well as a "five star" rating, and please tell your friends about it.  That is how this podcast grows.  God bless you, and thank you for listening.  

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In our modern western society today, where spirituality outside of Jesus is encouraged, where deception is rampant, and all the while where Christians are actively seeking the prophetic and a word from God, how are we, the people of God, to discern whether or not a prophecy is indeed from God?  I will discuss that in this episode. 

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How are Christians to pray?  Is praying complicated?  Are we to stand, sit, or kneel?  Or does it even matter?  What words are we to say?  In what setting are we to pray?  I will discuss these questions in this episode.  

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How difficult is it to understand the Bible?  How educated must we be?  Do the stories make sense?  Where do we seek help when reading the Bible?  I will answer these questions and more in this episode. 

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I have been rather sick all week, and I am in no condition to be recording.  My apologies.  Please excuse my lack of a new episode this week, and please enjoy what was previously recorded as Episode #17 The Simple Gospel.  Thank you, and please pray for me.  

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Why are epistles so difficult to understand?  What can we take from them?  How are we to approach them when reading?  Can they make us more effective Christians?  I will discuss these topics in this episode as we study Paul's letter to Philemon.  

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How important is a knowledge of the contents of the Bible to the Christian?  Why is the Bible important?  Why should the Christian read the Bible?  Can a new Christian read and understand the Bible?  I will discuss these questions in this episode.  

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What kind of a world was Jesus born into?  What were the circumstances?  I'll say this.  They were both strange, and perfect.   How ideal were they for Mary and Joseph?  How ideal were they for the world?  What does that mean for us?

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What does it mean when Jesus says regarding money, "No one can serve two masters"?  Was he speaking of greed?  What exactly is greed?  How much money is too much?  Is it a sin to be "rich"?  I will discuss that in this episode.