Heart of Flesh podcast exists because we love to talk about Jesus and all aspects of Christian Theology! Our goal is to help Christians grow in their faith by having deep theological discussions and relating them to practical everyday Christian living. Follow us on Instagram - @heartoffleshpodcast
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The Hypostatic Union and the Humanity of Christ: The Significance of Jesus as Truly Man
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In this episode, James Kaczor and I continue discussing the Doctrine of God and the Person of Christ. Here we aim not only to show that the Bible teaches the true humanity of Jesus (that he is "Like us in all respects, apart from sin") but we also aim to draw out some of the theological and practical significance of this reality. Jeremiah 9:23-24 2…
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The Hypostatic Union and the Deity of Christ: The Many Ways the New Testament Teaches the Deity of Jesus
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In this episode, James Kaczor and I continue our discussion of the Doctrine of God by focusing on the Divine nature of Jesus. The New Testament presents Jesus as not just a man but as God incarnate. And it does this in a great variety of ways. Some of these ways are simple and obvious and some of these ways are more subtle. Our goal in this episode…
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Jesus the Soul Quenching Messiah: A Sermon from John 7:37-39
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This episode is a short sermon by James Kaczor from John 7:37-39. In this sermon, James explains how these few short verses have much to say about who Jesus is and what he has come to do! John 7:37-39 37 On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes i…
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The Trinity in Full Bloom: How the New Testament Presents the One God as Three Distinct Persons
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In this episode, James Kaczor and I build on the previous one, where we discussed some of the Trinitarian hints of the Old Testament. Our goal is to show beyond the shadow of a doubt, that the New Testament undeniably teaches the Doctrine of the Trinity, and brings further clarity to what is hinted throughout the Old Testament. We believe this is a…
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Hints of the Trinity in the Old Testament
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In this episode, James Kaczor and I continue our discussion on the Doctrine of God and specifically the Doctrine of the Trinity. We firmly believe (along with all of historic and orthodox Christianity) that the one God is and has always existed as a Trinity of Persons, each person being truly God. And even though we don't get a fully revealed doctr…
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In this episode, Joshua Molden and I give an introduction to the Doctrine of the Trinity. After establishing our need of the Scriptures for a sufficient knowledge of God (previous episode), we now begin to examine what the Scriptures reveal to us about God, and we begin with this glorious doctrine of the Trinity. Our goal in the episode is to lay o…
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Is the Bible Required for a Saving Knowledge of God?
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Is it possible for humans to know God apart from the Bible? If it is, what can we learn about God? Is it possible to know God through the use of human reason? Or what about observing God's creation? Are these things enough for a person to be saved? In this episode, we discuss the necessity of Special Revelation (i.e. the Bible) for a saving knowled…
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An Introduction to the Doctrine of God: 4 Reasons Why We Should Study God
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In this episode, James and I introduce a new series we're beginning on the Doctrine of God. In doing so, our prayer for our listeners is much like that of the Apostle Peter for his readers - that you might "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18) and like that of the Apostle Paul to the Colossians - that …
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Salvation Through Judgment: A Sermon on Joshua 6
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In this episode, Joshua Molden preaches a short sermon from Joshua chapter 6. In this chapter of the Bible, we find the ancient people of God taking their first steps into the promised land and facing off against the city of Jericho. This was the land that God had promised to give to Abraham and his offspring hundreds of years earlier (Genesis 12:1…
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The Ironic Providence of God: A Sermon on Esther 6
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This episode is a short sermon by James Kaczor on Esther Chapter 6. In the book of Esther we find something very interesting, and it's that there is no mention of God anywhere in the entire book. This is especially strange considering that the different names for God (God/Lord) are by far the most commonly found nouns in the Bible (Because the Bibl…
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Suffering and the Glory of God: A Sermon on Job 1:1-12
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This episode is a 20-minute sermon on the first 12 verses of the book of Job. Even though the book of Job is perhaps the oldest book in the Bible, it deals with an issue that is relevant to every age and every culture. That issue is the reality of human suffering. This is an issue that we all must face and it's an issue that confounds the best of h…
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Psalm 49 - The Wise Man Does Not Trust in Earthly Wealth, but He Lives for an Eternal Reward
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This episode is a sermon on Psalm 49 which I (Jackson) gave at River City Church in Fargo, ND, on August 20th, 2023. This is a Psalm that confronts us with the reality of eternity, shows us the insufficiency of earthly wealth, and points us to the greatest of all treasures, which is the person and work of Jesus Christ! Psalm 39:4-5 4 “O Lord, make …
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The Discipline of Christian Fellowship
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In this episode, James and I discuss the Spiritual Discipline of Christian Fellowship. As creatures made in the image and likeness of a Triune God, we are made to be relational and exist in community. As redeemed Christians, we are commanded to partake in the fellowship of the saints. In this episode, we talk about all of the blessings that this br…
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In this episode James and I discuss the great privilege of prayer. We rejoice in the fact that God has first spoken to us, and that he invites us to speak back to him. We talk about how constant and persistent prayer is necessary in the life of a Christian, and we give some practical advice from the Scriptures and our own lives about how we are to …
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The Most Important Spiritual Discipline (Part 2)
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This episode is all about practical advice for Bible Intake! As such, our goal is to give you some helpful tips that will enable you to grow spiritually through hearing the word preached, reading the word for yourself, and committing yourself to deep, lifelong study of the word. "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word which comes from…
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The Most Important Spiritual Discipline (Part 1)
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In this episode, James and I discuss the importance of hearing, reading, and studying the Word of God. As Christians, we are called to build the foundation of our lives upon the solid rock of God's word. It is this same word that is the primary means that God uses to save and sanctify his people. As such it is imperative for the Christian to be imm…
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9 Tips to Make Your Phone a Helpful Tool and Not an Addicting Vice
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The title of this episode is very self-explanatory. The point is to give some practical tips that have helped us to make our phones less of a distraction and more of a helpful tool. Our phones have many great capabilities, but they can also be very harmful. As Christians, we need to evaluate our phone usage and seek to maximize what is good (what g…
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Why are Spiritual Disciplines so Hard for Us?
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In this episode, we talk about the most common things that keep us away from Spiritual Disciplines, how they can detract from our walk with Christ, and we give some practical advice for overcoming these obstacles. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartoffleshpodcast/ Ask us Questions - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
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Growing in Christ through the Spiritual Disciplines
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We live in a day and age where the quick and convenient is much preferred to the slow and tedious. However, the Christian is called to a lifestyle of diligence and patience in seeking God and growing in godliness. One of the primary ways we we are called to do this is through the use of spiritual disciplines. In this episode, we discuss the definit…
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This episode is a recording of a sermon preached at River City Church in Fargo, ND, by Joshua Molden on May 14, 2023, and it is posted with the permission of River City Church. It is a passage where Jesus commends a poor widow for her financial offering, though it was much smaller than the giving of the rich. The main question of the sermon is "Wha…
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2 Corinthians 5:16-21 - The Ministry of Reconciliation
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This episode is a 20 minute sermon given by James Kaczor as a project for River City Institutes. The point of the passage is to show the way in which God is reconciling the world to himself. Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartoffleshpodcast/By Jackson Hankey
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Romans 3:21-26 - God's Gift of Righteousness
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This episode is a 20 minute sermon given by Jackson Hankey as a final project for River City Institutes. The passage is Romans 3:21-26, a passage which John Piper called "the Mount Everest of the Bible." The main theme of the sermon is that, in Christ, God gives to us the righteousness which he requires from us. Follow us on Instagram - https://www…
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Doctrines of Grace: Perseverance of the Saints (Pt. 2)
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In this episode, James and I defend Perseverance of the Saints by addressing a common "problem passage," and we give some final thoughts for the series on the Doctrines of Grace! Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartoffleshpodcast/ Have questions? Please feel free to ask them at the link below and we will try to answer them in a …
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Doctrines of Grace: Perseverance of the Saints (Pt. 1)
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Can a born again Christian lose their salvation? This is the question we discuss in this episode. The doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints states that all who have been truly born again will be persevered by the grace of God until their salvation is final and complete. A true Christian cannot lose their salvation. In the episode we define the…
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Doctrines of Grace: Irresistible Grace/Effectual Calling
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In this episode, James and I continue our series on the doctrines of grace and we discuss what is commonly referred to as Irresistible Grace or Effectual Calling. This is a powerful work of God's grace whereby he calls the elect sinner to himself through the preaching of his word and the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit. Follow us on Instagram …
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