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Dive deep into God's word, learning new insight and taking a fresh look at the verses that impact our daily lives
In this episode of the Deeper Dive Podcast by the OC Church of Christ, Robert Carrillo continues the 'Spirituality 101' series with part two of 'Introduction to Spirituality.' Robert emphasizes the importance of growing spiritually by getting to know God better and understanding ourselves. He provides insights on scriptural wisdom, Paul's prayers for spiritual wisdom and revelation, and discusses various spiritual practices such as Bible reading, prayer, meditation, and more. Join us as we explore how to live a life led by the Spirit and deepen our relationship with God.
00:00 Introduction to the Deeper Dive Podcast
00:41 Continuing the Spirituality 101 Series
01:41 Paul's Prayer for Spiritual Wisdom
03:09 Understanding the Eyes of the Heart
03:36 The Hope and Power for Believers
04:28 Personal Reflections on Spiritual Growth
06:55 The Mystery of God's Wisdom
09:51 The Danger of Spiritual Stagnation
14:08 Walking by the Spirit
18:32 Practical Steps for Spiritual Growth
23:30 Spiritual Practices and Disciplines
25:43 Conclusion and Resources
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In the first episode of the Deeper Dive Podcast series 'Spirituality 101,' Dr. Robert Carrillo, an evangelist and teacher with extensive experience in ministry, shares insights into spirituality. He discusses the importance of the Holy Spirit, how to grow spiritually, and the foundational teachings of Christianity. This episode explores key scriptural references and emphasizes the need for a deeper spiritual awareness in our daily lives.
00:00 Introduction to the Deeper Dive Podcast
00:25 Meet Dr. Robert Carrillo
00:55 Launching the Spirituality 101 Series
01:11 Understanding Spirituality
03:39 The Role of the Holy Spirit
05:39 Jesus and the Holy Spirit
13:46 Living According to the Spirit
17:51 The Acts of the Holy Spirit
20:53 Being Led by the Spirit
27:46 Conclusion and Next Steps
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In this episode of the Deeper Dive podcast by the OC Church of Christ, Brian Craig continues the series 'Understanding the Spiritual Realm.' Brian delves into the biblical worldview of the heavens and earth, explores the role of spiritual beings, and shares personal insights from his near-death experience. He reflects on the life and faith of Daniel, discusses the significance of prayer and worship, and emphasizes the cosmic struggle between good and evil. The episode concludes with a song inspired by the teachings.
00:00 Introduction to the Deeper Dive Podcast
00:38 Understanding the Spiritual Realm: Part Two
02:45 Exploring the Book of Daniel
06:20 Daniel's Visions and the Spiritual Realm
11:40 Personal Testimony and Spiritual Insights
17:07 The Cosmic Struggle and Our Role
24:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
27:57 Closing Remarks and How to Stay Connected
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We know of the story outlined in the Bible of the struggle between good and evil, and God’s partnering with humans towards ordering creation. But the Bible has characters we often ignore in our modern secular society - spiritual beings, the divine council, and the unseen realm referenced in Ephesians 6 and Daniel 9. This class explores how opening our eyes to the spiritual realm can add significance to our own spiritual struggles. Brian will share personally about his own journey of understanding as well as health battle and how increased spiritual awareness provides comfort and meaning.
00:00 Introduction to the Deeper Dive Podcast
00:25 Meet Brian Craig: Evangelist and Worship Leader
00:47 Brian's Journey with Brain Cancer
01:02 Understanding the Spiritual Realm: An Overview
01:15 Brian Craig's Personal Introduction
02:08 Exploring the Ancient Near Eastern Worldview
02:50 The Cultural Lens of the Bible
07:02 Reconciling Science and Religion
16:52 The Divine Council and Spiritual Beings
25:46 Heavenly Beings and Earthly Struggles
27:57 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview
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This is the third and final episode from our "Learning the Art of Motivation from Jesus" series by Reese Neyland. In this episode, Reese draws more treasures from Mark 1 when Jesus called His disciples into relationship and showed them what it means to love deeply.
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We continue with our series "Learning the Art of Motivation from Jesus" from Reese Neyland. Reese explores more from Mark 1 when Jesus called his first disciples to be fishers of men and gave them an inspiring purpose.
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Do you want to be inspired to live out your faith to the fullest? If so, you will need to go to the right source. Not surprisingly, Jesus is the greatest motivational leader in human history, and we would do well to learn from his example. In this three-part series, Learning the Art of Motivation From Jesus, Reese Neyland will help us to find inspiration from the example of Jesus through his initial call of the first disciples as recorded in Mark 1:16-20.
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Suggestions for Knowing Jesus Better
Reese Neyland
Your foundation should be reading, studying, and meditating on the Jesus of the Bible:
- Read the gospels and imagine what you would do if you were Jesus and compare
- Read the gospels and ask yourself a question to narrow your focus and learn…
”What do I learn about how Jesus loved?”
“What do I learn about the character of Jesus?”
“What do I learn about the relationships of Jesus?”
- Take notes and save them so you will not forget what you have learned
Favorite authors and preachers:
- Philip Yancey
- Andy Stanley
- Timothy Keller
- Dallas Willard
- Max Lucado
- Scot McKnight
Favorite book about Jesus:
“The Jesus I Never Knew” by Philip Yancey
Book about Jesus I am reading now:
“The Emotional Intelligence of Jesus” by Roy M. Oswald and Arland Jacobson
Favorite television show about Jesus: “The Chosen” – three seasons to date with more to come
I would love to hear suggestions you might have as well: r.neyland@live.com
Why I Am Still Following Jesus
(a personal letter to Jesus)
April 12, 2015
I was barely 23 years old when I decided to follow you, Jesus. It was just the right time for me. I felt the emptiness of my life so deeply and I found a large group of people who loved you and were serious about following you. Their lives inspired me and gave me hope for my own life. I had never seen that before. I think you had something to do with that – no, I think you had everything to do with that. It seemed almost too good to be true and I wondered if it was. I am sure you remember the hours and hours I spent looking at the evidence to see if I could have a real faith in you. Thank you for providing all the reasons I needed to believe. (Thank you for providing all the reasons anyone needs to believe!) You lived and you died on a cross for me. You were raised from the dead so I could also live a new life. That’s why I am still following you.
Of course, many years have passed now. More than anything else, it has been a life of joy and blessing. But it has also been just as challenging as you warned me it would be. Perhaps I should say, even harder than I ever thought it might be. If I am honest, most of the time the difficulty is within me…my own struggle with sin, insecurity, and selfishness. Even so, you keep loving me even when I have fallen and disappointed you. Instead of condemnation and retribution, you offer me fatherly discipline, repentance, and forgiveness. Your grace continually overwhelms me. Your vision for me sustains me. You love me even when you get very little back. That’s why I am still following you.
Since I am being honest, there have been times when your church has seemed to be my biggest problem. I am not sure why, but I had thought the people in the church would be as perfect as you are. In the beginning it seemed that way, but that didn’t last. Sin in the lives of other church members, leaders who were sometimes harsh and misguided, friends in the church who let me down – the list goes on and on! I guess you helped me with this as much as anything through the years. I am inspired when I read your story…how you loved and responded to the people in your life who were failing you. Through the years, you have patiently showed me the hypocrisy of judging other people in your church who are actually so much like me. About ten years ago, when it seemed like it would be too much to even continue as a part of your church, you empowered me and strengthened me in ways I could have never anticipated. And now, when I see the imperfection of your church, it just reminds me of how wonderful and powerful you are. Other people may let me down, but you never do. That’s why I am still following you.
Now I am coming closer to the end of my days (hopefully not soon though!). You continue to work powerfully in me and through me. My life has significance and purpose. I enjoy more and more freedom – from the power of sin and the fear of death. You are showing me how to love when I am not loved. You are teaching me how to not care so much what others may think about me. You are still showing me how to live. You still want me even though you don’t need me. You keep proving that you and your words can be trusted. You still love me – in ways that I know and perhaps even more ways that I have forgotten or missed along the way. That’s why I love you. That’s why I am still following you.
Reese Neyland
In our last episode of “The Journey”, we talk about the power of the Holy Spirit in a disciple’s life and how the Spirit enables us to grow in our faith in Jesus Christ. Robert shares some insight into how you can cooperate with the Holy Spirit’s power in your daily life. Whether you’re feeling weak, weary, or hungry for more of God, this episode will inspire you to seek and depend on the Holy Spirit’s power in your life.
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In this episode of “The Journey”, we discover more about the concept of spiritual discernment and how it helps us to grow as Christians. You'll learn some tips to help you develop and practice spiritual discernment in your daily life. Whether you’re seeking guidance, clarity, or confirmation, this episode will equip you to listen to God and follow His leading in your life.
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In this episode of “The Journey”, Robert explains the concept of spiritual walls and how they affect our growth as Christians but also how to overcome them in order to experience God’s best for you. Whatever the walls you are facing, this episode will encourage you to trust God and His grace in your life.
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In this episode of “The Journey”, we discover the different stages of spiritual development and how they relate to our growth as Christians. Robert also provides some guidance on how to progress to the next stage. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced seeker of God, this episode will help you understand your spiritual journey better and deepen your relationship with God.
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In this episode of “The Journey”, we talk about the concept of transformation and what it means for our spiritual growth. Robert Carrillo helps us explore how God can transform our lives and how we can cooperate with His work in us. We also learn some practical steps to embrace transformation and overcome the challenges that come with it. Whether you’re feeling stuck, discouraged, or hopeful, this episode will inspire you to trust God and His transforming power in your life.
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Jesus' ministry was threefold - teaching, preaching and healing. We might know this but have we missed the obvious? Reese Neyland dives into the ministry of Jesus toward the poor and needy that may be lacking today in the church.
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Conflict is unmistakably a part of life. We all deal with it in our homes, workplaces, schools and churches. This means we need help in learning to properly resolve and address conflict. Evangelist, counselor and trainer, David Jung, shows us how to handle the conflict in our lives in a godly and effective way. https://occhurchofchrist.com/give/ (Click here to donate to the program) https://deeperdive.captivate.fm/ (Click here for more Deeper Dive Episodes) https://occhurchofchrist.com/ (OC Church of Christ)
Conflict is unmistakably a part of life. We all deal with it in our homes, workplaces, schools and churches. This means we need help in learning to properly resolve and address conflict. Evangelist, counselor and trainer, David Jung, shows us how to handle the conflict in our lives in a godly and effective way. https://occhurchofchrist.com/give/ (Click here to donate to the program) https://deeperdive.captivate.fm/ (Click here for more Deeper Dive Episodes) https://occhurchofchrist.com/ (OC Church of Christ)
Have the Gospels become stale, predictable or even boring to you? For some of us, after years of studying the Bible we can lose some of the awe and wonder for the biographies about Jesus Christ. Martin Chairez presents the reasons why the gospels, generally speaking, are becoming low impact, predictable and boring. This episode engages a deeper take on how to read the gospels and why we have four of them.
Traci Minor helps us dive deep into the realm of spiritual practices and how they can expand our connection with God. Traci's Simply Holy Living https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAmWS0DCMxNUmDZKoOP32Pg (Simply Holy Living YouTube Channel) https://occhurchofchrist.com/give/ (Click here to donate to the program) https://deeperdive.captivate.fm/ (Click here for more Deeper Dive Episodes) https://occhurchofchrist.com/ (OC Church of Christ)
We conclude our in-depth look at having a covenant relationship with God with Evangelist and Teacher, Ed Anton. https://occhurchofchrist.com/give/ (Click here to donate to the program) https://deeperdive.captivate.fm/ (Click here for more Deeper Dive Episodes) https://occhurchofchrist.com/ (OC Church of Christ)
Evangelist and teacher, Ed Anton, dives deep into the concept of having a covenant relationship with God. https://occhurchofchrist.com/give/ (Click here to donate to the program) https://deeperdive.captivate.fm/ (Click here for more Deeper Dive Episodes) https://occhurchofchrist.com/ (OC Church of Christ)
We conclude our study of Revelation with part 2 of our Q&A with Gordon Ferguson. https://occhurchofchrist.com/give/ (Click here to donate to the program) https://deeperdive.captivate.fm/ (Click here for more Deeper Dive Episodes) https://occhurchofchrist.com/ (OC Church of Christ)
To conclude our study of Revelation we ask Gordon questions about what he has presented as well as common questions people have about Revelation. Part 2 of the conversation will be continued in our next episode. https://occhurchofchrist.com/give/ (Click here to donate to the program) https://deeperdive.captivate.fm/ (Click here for more Deeper Dive Episodes) https://occhurchofchrist.com/ (OC Church of Christ)
As we near the end of our series, Gordon Ferguson covers the remaining chapters of Revelation. https://occhurchofchrist.com/give/ (Click here to donate to Deeper Dive Podcast) https://deeperdive.captivate.fm/ (Click here for more Deeper Dive episodes) https://occhurchofchrist.com/ (OC Church)
We continue our study of the book of Revelation with Gordon Ferguson. Gordon goes through the first six chapters and helps us see how the message to the disciples of Christ in the first century applies to us today in the 21st century. https://occhurchofchrist.com/give/ (Click here to donate to the program) https://deeperdive.captivate.fm (Click here for more Deeper Dive episodes) https://occhurchofchrist.com/ (OC Church Website)
We continue with our second episode from our series REVELATION REVALED with Gordon Ferguson. Gordon addresses some important passages in the Gospels and explains the symbols that are frequently used in the book of Revelation. https://occhurchofchrist.com/give/ (Click here to donate to the program) https://deeperdive.captivate.fm (Click here to listen to more Deeper Dive episodes) https://occhurchofchrist.com/ (OC Church website )
Check out the first episode of a NEW PODCAST EPISODE SERIES with international teacher and speaker, Gordon Ferguson, REVELATION REVEALED. A pandemic, mask mandates, earthquakes, war, environmental disasters, inflation... could these be the End Times? Is this what the book of Revelation was prophesying about 2,000 years ago? What is God's message through Revelation? In this new series, Gordon examines the symbols, reveals the overarching themes and shows how the early Christians understood it. Most important, he relates how Christians should respond to Revelation today. https://occhurchofchrist.com/give/ (Click here to donate to the program) https://deeperdive.captivate.fm (Click here for more Deeper Dive episodes) https://occhurchofchrist.com/ (OC Church Website)
We continue our study of the "Minor Prophets." Dr. John Oakes takes us through the book of Malachi.
We continue our study of the "Minor Prophets" as Dr. John Oakes gives us some bonus material from Zechariah.
We continue our study of the "Minor Prophets" as Dr. John Oakes takes us through the book of Haggai.
We continue our study of the "Minor Prophets." Dr. Gregg Marutzky takes us through the book of Zephaniah.
We continue our study of the "Minor Prophets." Dr. John Oakes takes us through the book of Habakkuk.
We continue our study of the "Minor Prophets." Dr. John Oakes takes us through the book of Micah.
Robert Carrillo, Evangelist & member of the ICOC Teaching Committee, teaches about bible interpretation gender roles in the church.
We continue our study of the "Minor Prophets." Dr. John Oakes takes us through the book of Obadiah.
We continue our study of the "Minor Prophets." Dr. John Oakes takes us through the book of Amos.
Part two of our study of the "Minor Prophets." Dr. John Oakes takes us through the book of Hosea.
Part 1 of our study of the "Minor Prophets." Dr. John Oakes takes us through the book of Hosea.
Dr. Jennifer Konzen teaches about empathy which is the missing ingredient for our society.
Martin Chairez delivers the second lesson of our four-part study of the book of 1st Peter.