Good Soil: Recent Episodes
Pastor Aaron
A podcast of York Evangelical Free Church of York, Nebraska, "Where the Word of God meets ears, minds, and hearts and by his grace grows a great harvest. "
At the end of Genesis, we're left wondering, "what happened to the Israelites in Egypt?" And in Exodus, God undertakes an epic rescue mission, displaying his power as the God over all gods, and who is mighty in love to save his people. Welcome to the book that records the freeing of slaves, the birth of a nation, and page upon page pointing to God's greatest salvation- Christ himself.
The greatest story has THE beginning. And our story is found in God's story. Welcome to the first book of the Bible, the book of Genesis!
Welcome to 2021, a great year to hear God's voice with us! We've already started, but it's not too late to jump in. Please check out the 5-Day Reading Plan that we are using. I'm excited to hear God's voice with you.
We made it! Praise the Lord who gives his Word for us to read and hear! Listen in as we wrap up and look forward to some things coming up.
Go big and come home. God's finale of the Bible displays Jesus Christ as the worthy--and overcoming--King. Prepare to be wowed by God. Welcome to the Revelation to John (or the Revelation of Jesus Christ)!
Contend for the faith. It is worth contending for. And Jude calls the Church to persevere in that faith. Welcome to the letter of Jude!
The themes of love and truth continue from the beloved apostle, as he writes to churches and individuals to encourage, warn, and instruct them in keeping with the gospel. Welcome to Second and Third John!
Truth and love can co-exist. And John wants us to know it in Jesus Christ. Welcome to the First Letter of John!
We all need reminders in our lives, especially of the gospel. Jump in to the second letter of Peter!
There is hope in the midst of, and at the end of, the trials and struggles the Christian faces. Welcome to the First Letter of Peter.
Where does the gospel go? Into the brokenness of relationships. Into the hearts of even masters and runaway slaves. Where does it take us? Into Christ. Welcome to the letter to Philemon.
Sometimes the most refreshing picture of Christ to help us persevere is one that shows how deep the roots go into the Old Testament. Welcome to the Letter to the Hebrews!
"'Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.' This testimony is true." - Titus 1:12–13. So...how about God's people in Crete, or anywhere else for that matter? Welcome to the letter of Paul to Titus. Let's jump in!
Keep going & stay faithful. These words are probably never heard better from the one of the greats of the Christian faith, the apostle Paul. Jump into the Second Letter to Timothy!
For the church and her leadership, God always wants a strong gospel foundation. How do leaders equip? And how does the church continue on the mission faithfully. Welcome to the first of the "pastoral epistles", First Timothy!
The Return of Christ is a big deal, but don't be fooled. We're to wait faithfully, hoping, loving. Welcome to 2nd Thessalonians!
Forced to leave a church plant before they're more thoroughly equipped, the apostle Paul writes to a young church with instructions for Christian living and about the return of the Lord. Join us for 1st Thessalonians!
Who is Christ, really? And how do we live in light of him? Welcome to the letter to the Colossians! Let's jump in!
Keep Going. Joyfully. Because of Jesus. Welcome to Paul's letter to the Philippians. Let's jump in!
Who are you on the "in" with? The Letter to the Ephesians presents a glorious reality that Jesus has for people, people like you and me. Join us as we explore the Letter to the Ephesians, where the people of God can be reassured, grounded, and exhorted to believe and live "in" what--who--is real.
What's the gospel? Would we know if we heard a different one? The apostle Paul was concerned about this in this early church, and this concern is as true today. What does it mean to walk by faith? Introducing the Letter to the Galatians!
The Corinthians listened. And Paul responded personally. And he responded with God’s presence in the midst of difficulties that his church faces. Join Pastor Aaron as we take a high level look at the second letter to the Corinthians!
Every church is working through applying the gospel to their lives, and in Corinth, this was no exception. The question was whether they would pursue holiness with unity. Join Pastor Aaron as we take a high level look at Paul’s praise, rebuke, instruction, and everything else in the First Letter to the Corinthians!
As Acts ends open, the Church (which includes us who are brothers and sisters in Christ today) continues to grow and ask questions about God, salvation, our mission, loving one another, our neighbors. And there are issues when human beings get together and we need instruction from God. That's why God gave us the epistles, instructional letters to help us see Him, continue in Him, and grow together. And Romans is perhaps the most foundational of all of them. Join Pastor Aaron as we gear up to read Paul's Letter to the Romans, displaying the "power of God for salvation to everyone who believes..."
Introducing the Book of the Acts of the Apostles, "Acts" for short, the “what’s next?” For the Church as Jesus sends the promised Holy Spirit! Join Pastor Aaron as we take a high level look at the journey of the early church in the New Testament!
Introducing the Gospel According to John, the gospel proclaiming the Christ, the Son of God, the Love God has demonstrated to the world. Join Pastor Aaron as we take a high level look at the final Gospel account in the New Testament!
Introducing the Gospel according to Luke, the gospel of the Son of Man who seeks and saves that which is lost. Join Pastor Aaron as we take a high level look at third Gospel account in the New Testament!
Introducing the Gospel According to Mark, the action-packed gospel of Jesus- the serving and suffering Son of God! Join Pastor Aaron as we take a high level look at the second Gospel account in the New Testament!
Introducing the Gospel According to Matthew, the gospel proclaiming the Son of David, King of the Kingdom of God, for Jew and Gentile! Join Pastor Aaron as we take a high level look at first Gospel account in the New Testament!
We all face challenges to hear God in his Word. In this episode, Pastor Aaron offers some assumptions and tools that we can use to succeed in reading God's Word together.
Have you ever found the Bible hard to read? Are you thinking about joining us this fall to read the New Testament together, but still on the fence, facing challenges? We're all there. But good news- they can be overcome. Join Pastor Aaron as we open both eyes to challenges-- and possibility-- in reading God's Word.
Welcome to the Good Soil podcast! Please join myself and York EFC as we read through the New Testament--as we hear God's voice--together!
Links in the episode:
York EFC website: www.yorkefree.com
YouVersion Bible App: https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/ (also found on Google Play and the Apple App Store)
ESV "Hear the Word" Audio Bible: https://christianaudio.com/esv-hear-the-word-audio-bible-audiobook-download