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Sound Words Podcast

Sound Words Ministries

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Sound Words helps Christians love and live out God's Word. By discussing topics on the Bible, theology, and Christian living we desire to help people grow in their walk with Jesus Christ.
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Church Potluck serves up thoughtful, friendly, informal conversation at the intersection of Christianity and contemporary culture. Just like a church potluck, we offer variety: a variety of topics, a variety of academic disciplines, and a variety of Christian traditions. Guests are friends and colleagues who are also experts in the fields of sociology, political science, theology, philosophy, divinity, and more.
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In recent years, the Book of Genesis has produced more name-calling than any other part of the Bible. With widely varied interpretations, the first two chapters polarize churches, communities, and schools. Organizations, museums, and theme parks have been built around the debate, often making the political sphere look civil and tame by comparison. But Genesis is more than its first two chapters, and even those first chapters offer more than just a look at the early days of the earth. This st ...
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Is the atonement of Christ limited or unlimited? Which view is best supported by the Bible? Join the conversation as we ask Austin Brown to discuss the extent of Christ’s atonement, why it is important, and what biblical evidences refute the limited atonement perspective. Austin Brown published a book on this subject titled, A Boisterously Reformed…
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Psalm 53 is a psalm that both challenges and comforts. Clearly we inhabit a fractured world; but our current cultural moment often fixates on external faults as the primary issue. This perspective tends to blame 'those people,' 'that group,' or 'their ideas' for the corruption we see and experience. Psalm 53 challenges this mindset, highlighting th…
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Join us as we ask NFL quarterback Dr. David Klinger about his journey from the field to the classroom to the lectern. Dr. Klinger shares helpful wisdom for young men and women who are seeking to honor the Lord with their future plans. Dr. David Klinger was an All-American quarterback at the University of Houston and first round NFL draft pick. Toda…
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This week, Isaiah Lewis from Sojourn Chattanooga preached from Isaiah 25-26. After a one-year residency at Coram Deo, Isaiah took over as Lead Pastor of Sojourn Chattanooga in January 2022. Listen as Isaiah (the preacher) preaches on the Death Swallowing-Feast Giving God from the prophet Isaiah.By Isaiah Lewis
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Church members, seminary students, and even pastors struggle with doubt in the Christian life. Is all doubt sinful? Does doubt mean that you are not saved? How should Christians handle doubt? In this episode, Dr. Timothy Miller shares what the Bible says about doubt and how to respond to intellectual, emotional, and volitional doubt. Dr. Timothy Mi…
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Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, May 9, 2024 In his great work with House to House, Heart to Heart, Matt Wallin is able to learn a lot about both local evangelism and fostering unity among brothers and sisters in Christ. And much like the great work at HTH, Matt is a blessing to the […]By Robert Hatfield
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How do you feel when your enemy stumbles? If we’re honest, many of us often feel a sense of vengeful delight, celebration, or pride. But how should we respond as believers in Jesus Christ? In this episode, Pastor Dale Thackrah helps us understand and apply God’s Word when it comes to radically loving our enemies, even when they fall. Pastor Dale Th…
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In this episode of Real Christianity, Dale Partridge walks listeners through a lecture he presented to the men at Kings Way Church. In today's digital age, traditional gatekeepers of information have been overtaken by social media platforms, resulting in an overflow of unregulated content. This flood of information has caused widespread disseminati…
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The Christian life is described in various ways throughout Scripture; one of them being a battle. The Scriptures assume a reality of evil that we can not always see, yet is real and powerful. Yet as Christians, we don't fight for victory but we fight from a place of victory because of the finished work of Jesus and the power of the Spirit. In this …
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An essential trait is missing from the plethora of books on leadership. Authors often include: visionary, integrity, or empowerment but these qualities fall short of what Jesus preached—love. Dr. Alexander Strauch, author of Leading With Love, has made it his goal to understand how God wants us to love one another. Join us for this episode as we di…
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Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, April 25, 2024 Dale Jenkins, from The Jenkins Institute, joins Robert to discuss trends he is noticing in ministry. Dale’s work with his brother, Jeff, takes them both all across the United States and the world, giving them a first-hand point of view with regard to the state of […]…
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How is this world going to end? People offer loose guesses but the Bible provides concrete answers. Join us in this fascinating episode as Dr. Mark Hitchcock unveils what will happen to humans and this world as we know it in the near future. Dr. Mark Hitchock is Research Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary and Senior Pastor…
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"Honor your father and mother." Raise your kids "in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." While these verses are in many ways clear to understand, they are also complex and challenging to live out in everyday life. We need the truths of the gospel and the empowering of the Spirit to live into God's design for parents and children. In this te…
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What is the difference between biblical fundamentalism and evangelicalism? Join us as Dr. Kevin Bauder defines these important terms, defends fundamentalism, and discusses how evangelicalism has shifted over the years. Dr. Kevin Bauder is Research Professor of Systematic Theology at Central Baptist Theological Seminary, author of several books, and…
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Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, April 11, 2024 Denny Howell, one of the ministers for the Ooltewah church of Christ near Chattanooga, TN, joins us this week from Lads2Leaders in Nashville to help us improve in our prayer life. Watch the Video [Coming Soon!] We want to hear from you! Subscription Links…
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When will the Rapture occur? Will believers experience all or part of the Tribulation? What does the Bible say? Join us as we dive into biblical eschatology with Lee Brainard and look at the timing of the Rapture of the church. Lee Brainard is a Bible teacher and author. You can learn more about Lee and his ministry at https://soothkeep.info. Sound…
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Formation in the way of Jesus must be stronger than the formation of the world. This is what Ephesians 5:11-21 is all about. Each one of us are either being formed into the way of Jesus or we are being deformed into the way of the world. There is no middle ground. In this teaching we explore what it looks like to be formed in the way of Jesus.…
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Join Dr. Gary Gilley as he shares his curated list of Christian titles that have made a profound impact on his life. Here’s the complete list: The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer Knowing God by J.I. Packer Trusting God by Jerry Bridges Holiness by J.C. Ryle The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis The Pilgrim’s Progress and The Holy War by John Buny…
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In this episode, Pastor Jesse Randolph preaches on Romans 6:4 and explains why baptism has everything to do with Easter. Jesse Randolph is Pastor-Teacher at Indian Hills Community Church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Follow o…
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In today's episode, we're delving deeper into our ongoing series on postmillennialism. Specifically, we'll be exploring the fascinating realm of Kingdom parables. If you've been following along, you'll know that this is part five of our series. In earlier episodes, we tackled topics like pessimistic eschatology and the gospel's impact on society. W…
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In this episode, Dr. Marsh explains the doctrine of biblical inerrancy and discusses why it is crucial to the Christian faith. Dr. Cory Marsh is author, editor, and professor of New Testament at Southern California Seminary, Director of SCS Press, and co-host of the Pastor Scholar Podcast. Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church,…
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In Christ there is a whole new way to be human but living as a new human is not automatic. Discipleship to Jesus means we must learn what it means to put off the old way and put on the new. In this teaching we explore what the new way to be human requires, what the new way to be human often misses, and what the new way to be human looks like.…
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Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, March 14, 2024 Are you considering becoming a preacher? Are you already preaching, but feel that you need your passion for ministry to be reignited? If so, take half an hour to listen to Walker Howell and Sawyer Reid. They are two outstanding Bible majors at Freed-Hardeman University, and […]…
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In this episode, Dr. Randall Price explains how the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, why they’re unique, and how they have impacted our understanding of the Bible and Christianity. Dr. Randall Price is Founder and President of World of the Bible Ministries, Inc. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Stones Cry Out - https://a.co/d/25KEKsr Zonde…
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What keeps us from maturity and growth? How might we become more mature in our discipleship to Jesus. While it is easy to remain immature, maturity in Christ is a process of continual trust and reliance on the grace of Christ. In this teaching we explore what often prevents us from maturity and how we might grow in maturity in Christ.…
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Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, March 7, 2024 The media age in which we live isn’t going away. While many of us had a crash course in social media and marketing during the COVID pandemic, it may be time to take that to the next level and to update our practices in order to […]By Robert Hatfield
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In this episode, Gordon Thiessen shares how God has used Nebraska Husker football players for His glory on and off the field. Gordon also discusses ways parents can use sports to point their children to Christ and cultivate Christlike character. Gordon Thiessen is the Co-founder and Director of Kingdom Sports—an organization whose mission is to hel…
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The church must be a place of relational beauty and that requires something of you. While healthy doctrine is of vital importance, our doctrine must inform and transform the way we relate to one another. Starting in Ephesians 4, Paul takes the beauty of gospel doctrine and begins to apply it to the ways Christians are meant to practically live out …
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Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, February 29, 2024 David Pharr was preparing dinner one minute and, the next thing he knew, he was in the back of an ambulance on the way to the hospital. Today, almost two months past brain surgery, he tells a wonderful story about the love of Jesus expressed through […]…
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What is biblical archaeology and how can it affirm a Christian’s faith in the reliability of Scripture? In this episode, Dr. Paul Weaver discusses how the people, places, and artifacts of history consistently affirm that God’s Word is true. Dr. Paul Weaver is Associate Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary and Host of the Bib…
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I.UngodlinessII.UnrighteousnessIII.Unbelief-We must guard ourselves against a perspective of thinking we’re superior if we are in relationship with Christ -We grow in the grace and knowledge of God and his Word-May you and I live trying to help people see that his Holy justice is coming and that a person can be spared of his wrath…
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Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, February 22, 2024 Robert Young, Sr. serves as one of the elders for the Long Island church of Christ in New York. He joins Robert today to discuss the differences of evangelism and religious culture in general between the American South and the Northeast. What can we learn from […]…
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The ultimate goal of preaching is to show people their sin so that they flee from it and turn to righteousness. How can preachers do that? In this episode, Pastor Jack Hughes unpacks his method for preparing, writing, and delivering expository sermons from God’s Word that reprove, rebuke, and exhort (2 Timothy 4:2). To learn more, please read Pasto…
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In this episode of Real Christianity, host Dale Partridge continues the captivating exploration of optimistic eschatology. With three insightful episodes already behind us, Dale guides listeners through a profound discussion on the triumph of Christ versus the gradualism of God. Unveiling the concept that the resurrection of Christ will outpace and…
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Explore the life of Jesus as it's represented in the modern film series, The Chosen. Join Rev. Dr. Jonathan Huggins and the exuberant Gabrielle Roes along with host Dale McConkey as we discuss the merits of this cinematic blockbuster within the Christian community. We peel back the layers of film and television portrayals of Jesus to reveal how mov…
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Everyone has a story and everyone is still writing their story. In Ephesians 3 we see how Paul knows his own story, knows God's story and knows what it means to live in God's story. The question becomes, whose story are you living in? It is only when we get caught up in God's larger story do we live lives of meaning, intentionality and purpose. Bec…
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Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, February 15, 2024 Chad Landman talks about ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence. What potential lies in this technology? How could they be practically and helpfully utilized within the context of ministry? Chad offers some great helps and insights on this episode. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! […
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