Ears to Hear: Recent Episodes
25th Street Church of Christ
This is a broadcast brought to you by the 25th Street Church of Christ in Columbus, Indiana. We are simply Christians following Jesus. We believe in the Bible and in this podcast, we study the Bible.
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How do people know? Sharing God's Word and living out God's Word go hand in hand. Thanks for listening to this week's episode.
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This week, we look at the concept of being works in progress. Is this an accurate description of a christian? Let's talk about it in this week's episode.
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Thanks for listening as we study the role of children and the church.
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Let's talk about emotions. Are they good? Are they bad? Is there any getting away from them? What passages from God's Word help us?
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In this week's episode, we look at the topic of Christians who are single. How can they help the church? How can the church help them? Thank you for listening.
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In this week's episode, we look at the issue of bias. How did bias effect the early church? Can it still have the same effect? How do we overcome bias?
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Let's think about what keeps us from hearing God's Word. Thanks for listening.
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In this episode, we look again at the topic of teaching. Who should teach? Should just anyone teach? What qualities should teachers possess? How should teachers teach? Thanks for listening.
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In this week's episode, we begin to look at the subject of teaching. Thanks for listening.
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This week, let's look at an issue that is not addressed very often in the church. We are going to be thinking about the issue of self-harm both historically and today. Thank you for listening.
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On this week's episode, we're thinking about the pros and cons of classes and subgroups in the church setting. Thanks for listening.
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On this week's episode, we're thinking about prayer. Thanks for listening!
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How can we support the work of the church? Thanks for listening as we study together.
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What plagues the church? Hypocrisy, hearers-not-doers, sin-overlookers, traditionalists. Sound familiar? It's Phariseeism. Let's talk about it on this week's episode. Thanks for listening.
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In this week's podcast, we study further on the issue of membership. Thanks for listening.
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On this week's episode, we're looking at membership. What does it mean to be a member of the church. Thanks for listening.
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In this week's episode, we think about visitors. From 1st time visitors to visitors ready to join the church, what passages and ideas might we consider? Thanks for listening.
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On this week's episode, we look at the figure of being a slave and a servant as it is used in Scripture.
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Is creation just a story? Just an allegory? Let's look at different passages and see the consequences of taking this view. Thanks for listening.
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In this week's episode, we have special guest Tommy Peeler. We're going to be looking at issues surrounding children, teenagers, and young adults. Thanks for listening.
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In this week's episode, we think about figures and how God has communicated with man, both in the old and the new testament. Thanks for listening.
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This week, let's talk about evangelism. While many are looking for some sort of magical formula, what do we read about in Scripture. Thanks for listening!
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On this week's episode we think about the standard, namely, Scripture. Was there a time when there was no standard? What happens if we stray from the standard? Thanks for listening.
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This week, we're going to be looking primarily in 1st Peter and our title's topic. Thanks for listening.
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This week we're going to be thinking about the topics of tithing and the collection. Thank you for listening and studying along with us.
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This week we're going to be thinking the question, what if the Christian is wrong? What if the atheist is wrong? What are the secular benefits of being a Christian? Thanks for listening.
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In this week's episode, we're thinking about concealment. What do Christians and churches try to hide? Are there things we should conceal? Thanks for listening.
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Is the Christian at war? If so, what kind? If not, what does that lead to? Thanks for tuning into to this week's episode.
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We're back! This week we're going to be looking at the idea of everyone being saved. What does the Bible say about such things? Study along with us in this week's episode of "Ears to Hear".
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How can the Bible help us with hopelessness? Let's look at the Genesis account and consider a few different ideas. Thanks for listening.
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Let's talk about the economy, or in this case, spiritual matters that may pertain to the economy. Thanks for listening.
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On this week's episode, the topic is censorship. Is it a good or a bad thing? Scripturally speaking, should censorship be a part of our lives. Thanks for listening.
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Thanks for listening. This week, we're thinking about singing. What does Scripture say and what are the benefits of it?
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This week, let's talk about frustration. We'll start with a verse in the New Testament and then look primarily at the life of Moses. What led to him eventually being frustrated to the point of striking the rock. Thanks for listening!
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On this week's episode, we're thinking about communication and different issues around communication. In trying to evangelize and edify, in trying to reach people, there are undoubtedly effective and ineffective methods of communication. Thanks for listening.
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On this week's episode, we're talking about church buildings, for better or worse. Thanks for tuning in!
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This week, let's talk about the expediency of a located preacher. What are expediencies anyway? What are the pros and cons of having a located preacher? What lessons can we learn from both the old and the new testament? Thanks for listening.
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Let's look at what happens in the realms of religion and politics. Thanks for listening!
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On this week's episode, we're exploring the topic of the church and man-made entities. What sort of issues should we consider? Follow along with us. Thanks for listening.
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In this week's episode, we look at just how important Scripture is. It is the basis for everything in our journey of faith. Thanks for listening.
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How important is communication in a church? Let's look at that question on this week's episode. Thanks for listening.
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This week, we look at the topic of drunkenness and alcohol. Thanks for listening.
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Sometimes people will say, "I'm not being spiritually fed" as they vent their frustrations. On this week's episode, let's see what the Bible says about such things, from both the feeder's perspective and the eater's. Thanks for listening!
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Let's talk about the family. There are opportunities and challenges. It's all about influence, good and bad. Thanks for listening.
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This week, let's talk about doctrine. What is it? Does it matter? If so, why? Thanks for listening!
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This week, let's look back on 2021 and think about some of the lessons we learned as we look through the lens of God's Word. Thanks for listening!
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Let's talk about distractions. How do they have an effect on us, spiritually speaking. Thanks for listening.
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Is Christianity organized? If so, how much? This week, Andrew and John discuss this question in thinking about the nature of God and the church. Thanks for listening!
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This week, we discuss what the Bible says about the holidays. What sort of things do we need to consider? Thanks for tuning in.
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Let's talk about the benefits of being thankful this week. Thanks for listening!
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We are called to "come out from among them and be separate". What does that mean and what does it not mean. Thanks for joining for this week's episode.
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How do we keep ourselves from believing lies? Let's look at some concepts in Scripture to see what sort of mindset we need to have in all things.
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Why would a good person who does not believe in God deserve eternal punishment? Let's talk about that question on this week's episode. Thanks for listening!
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This week, let's talk about work. Are there careers the Christian cannot have? Are there jobs the Christian should not have? Let's look to Scripture as we try to answer the question.
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Bitcoin has been in the news more than usual lately. It gives us an opportunity to think about the mindset people have. Come along with us as make some spiritual applications. Thanks for listening.
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In this week's episode we think about a situation when a person has not heard God's law. Thanks for listening!
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We delve back into a dangerous topic, matters concerning the pandemic. Come along with us as we think about Scripture and why Christians should be doing, or not doing, certain things. Thanks for listening.
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In this week's episode, we try to answer this question that frustrates so many people. It can easily lead to diminished faith, if not eliminating it altogether. Study along with us as we look to what scripture says.
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Why doesn't God appear to man? Many would issue that challenge. Let's look at what the Bible says to see God's answer.
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Join us this week as we discuss whether or not christianity should change with the times. Many think it should, but what does Scripture say? Thanks for listening.
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Must we attend the church of Christ? Does where we worship matter? Come along with Andrew and John as this discuss this question, seeing what the Bible says.
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This week, John and Andrew discuss the problems with the consumer society we live in and some Biblical principles we need to make sure we're applying. Thanks for listening!
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Should Christians care about the environment? Many people do not and many Christians do not. What can we learn from what Scripture says? Follow along with us in this topic that not many Christians are willing to address.
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In this week's episode, Andrew and John discuss an idea found in one of Peter's epistles. What might we consider concerning things that are hard to understand? Thanks for tuning in.
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In this week's episode, Andrew and John discuss further the subject of growing the church. We come to Jesus out of conviction. The question is, "Then what?" We bear fruit, the fruit of the Spirit. Study along with us and thanks for listening!
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In this week's podcast, John and Andrew discuss the idea of church growth. What is it that draws people? Where does conviction come from? Study along with us and thanks for listening.
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In this week's podcast, Andrew and John talk about charity, doing good for others. It is love in action. Follow along in Scripture as we see what God's Word says about it.
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This week, Andrew and John consider the question. It is not an easy topic and emotions often run high. Let's see what Scripture says about such things.
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This week, Andrew and John are joined by Grant Byers as they discuss the Christian and work. We should have a good work ethic, but how much is too much? What does the Bible say about what is often thought of as a work and life balance? Thanks for joining us!
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Join Andrew and John as this week they discuss how much a Christian should be concerned about such things as exercise. What ideas from Scripture might apply? Thanks for listening.
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Thanks for tuning in this week as Andrew and John discuss homeschooling and public schooling. What issues are there? Are there pros and cons? Let's discuss it.
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Whith John away on vacation, join Andrew and Hannah as they discuss the debate about science and Christianity. Does human science discredit our belief in the Bible?
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Join Andrew and John as they discuss fasting and self-denial this week. What does Scripture say about fasting? Not many people want to talk about it, but we should. Come along with us.
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On this week's podcast, John and Andrew are joined by Brace and Ashley Rutledge as the topic of dating is discussed. While dating is not spoken about explicitly in the Bible, the issues involved with it certainly are. Thanks for joining us for this discussion.
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In this week's podcast, John and Andrew discuss addiction and a few different ideas surrounding it. Thanks for listening.
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Join Andrew and John as they discuss the Christian and different money issues. How much is too much? How should a Christian handle their money? How can a Christian make money? Thanks for listening!
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This week, John Hines and guest-host Marvin Voyles discuss some of the sports analogies that are used in the Bible. Follow along with them as ideas that are commonly understood in the sports world are applied to the spiritual arena.
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In this week's podcast, Andrew and John speak about the subject of humor. How much can a Christian have? It it possible to have too much? What does the Bible say about such things. Follow along with the discussion and thank you for listening!
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In this week's broadcast, John and Andrew, along with guest Greg Walker talk about whether or not a Christian could or should vote. It is not always the easiest question to answer. Let's look and see what Scripture says.
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In this week's podcast, John Hines, Andrew Walker, and guest Brace Rutledge talk about whether or not Christians should endorse the death penalty. It is not an easy topic and not a comfortable one, but have have trouble with it. Let's see what the Bible says about such things. Thanks for tuning in!
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In this week's podcast, our hosts (John Hines and Andrew Walker) welcome guest Chuck Byers. Chuck is a veteran of the armed forces. Join us as we look at Scripture and discuss whether or not a christian could, or should, join the military. -- Editor's note: Please pardon the subpar audio this week. It will hopefully not be an issue in the future. Apologies.
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In this week's episode, John and Andrew talk about the infrastructure bill that has been introduced recently. Infrastructure is a good thing. Building is a good thing. What sorts of things are needed then? Come along with us as we discuss the matter from a spiritual standpoint.
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In this week's episode: Join John and Andrew as they look at the account of Simon the sorcerer who had duped the people for a long time. Afterward, something that has been in the news shows the greed, hypocrisy, and tactics that are found in the world today. Thanks for listening! Feel free to check out our website at 25thstreetchurchofchrist.com for more sermons, articles, and other resources.
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In this week's podcast, John and Andrew begin by looking in Acts 2. Can a person be a part of "the church" without being a part of "a church"? It seems like a silly question, but many people think it is possible. Let's make sure we understand what the church is. Our episode then turns to what has been in the local news. Let's think about despair and some scriptures and concepts that might help us. Thanks for tuning in!
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Come along with Andrew and John as they first discuss Acts 2, contrasting it with what is commonly taught and believed today. The conversation then turns to sickness and vaccines as we try to discuss these things from a Biblical perspective.
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Join Andrew and John as they discuss the Apostles, what they had to be and what they did. The discussion then turns to what has been in the news recently, namely the cancel culture that is provoking many different thoughts. Let's see what the Bible has to say about such things.
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Come along with John and Andrew this week as they discuss the great commission of Matthew 28. Also discussed is the idea of benevolence in this time of increased stimulus. Thanks for joining us!
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In this week's podcast, Andrew and John talk about why the Son of God had to die, and the weather. Come along with us as we consider these things.
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In this week's podcast, we look in the gospel of John at the conversation Jesus had with His disciples before He went to the cross. The Holy Spirit would be sent and the Spirit would have a job to do. Come along with John and Andrew this week as we consider the account, as well as reflecting on what has been in the news this week, namely, the impeachment hearing. Thanks for listening!
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In this week's podcast, we think about why Jesus was baptized. Certainly, it was not for the remission of sins, so why? We see what Scripture says and then we turn to the world of sports and make some spiritual applications that are often overlooked. Thanks for listening in!
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There's more to Jesus than just the manger and the cross. Come along with John Hines and Andrew walker as they discuss what Jesus was about. In this week's podcast, we will also consider a few matters in recent news.
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When Jesus was born, what was He subjecting Himself too? It turns out to be several things. As we think the topic, it makes us appreciate Him and His example that much more. Come along with our host, John Hines, and today's guest is Andrew Walker, a member of the church here in Columbus.
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Let's talk about why many people do not have ears to hear.