Best The Bitter Southerner Podcasts (2024)

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Why Israel Matters (1) REPLAY 48:09

5h ago48:09

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Part 1. In this three part series, we explore the Biblical foundation of the place the historical and present day nation of Israel plays in the world, and specifically in our Biblical Worldview as a Christian. We aired these episodes during the Israel/Gaza conflict of 2021, and though the present conflict is new and on a different scale, the Biblic…

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Decide Ahead REPLAY 37:53

24m ago37:53

37:53

In one of host Jim Weaver's foundational convictions, today's replay will explore the importance of making the determination in advance of who we are in Christ according to His Word, and then living our life out of those convictions. Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Weeds REPLAY 30:06

15d ago30:06

30:06

Replay of episode 96 entitled "Weeds"! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Work Out Your Salvation REPLAY 48:48

9d ago48:48

48:48

Replay of a special message by host Jim Weaver entitled "Work Out Your Salvation". Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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By Their Fruit 14:53

16d ago14:53

14:53

The pharisees were always trying to 'entangle Jesus in His words'. Jesus' was a perfect teacher and preached with no errors, but every other person will make mistakes...including people who preach and teach. How do we determine if someone is authentic, even if they make mistakes? Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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The Secret Heart 17:35

1M ago17:35

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We often get it backwards - we spend lots of time polishing the outside of our life while neglecting the core of our heart. Jesus wants us to reverse the order. Let's take care of the Secret Heart and let our inward health in the holiness of God overflow to the outside! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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What Love Does... 47:19

1M ago47:19

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1 Corinthians 13 is a crystal-clear chapter on what true, authentic Christian love looks like. This biblical description flies in the face of our modern definition of love, even in the Church. It's high time to align ourselves with the way God wants His love displayed! Is our heart icy and cold, or do we embody the love of Jesus everyday? Let's let…

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Tasting Bitter Waters 29:33

1M ago29:33

29:33

When we taste bitterness, it can steal our hope and our potential. Why must we stay away from bitter waters? Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Building a Biblical Worldview LIVE 1:09:26

2M ago1:09:26

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Host Jim Weaver revisits "Building a Biblical Worldview" from episode 139, this time live at Refuge City Church. It's important for us to frame the way we look at the world through the lens of the Bible, because...God is right. Let's let God's Word speak to our hearts today. Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Should Christians Judge? 17:04

2M ago17:04

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"Judge Not..." It's the drumbeat of our society. This is a loose understanding of what Jesus said in Matthew 7. Let's look at it a little closer today to see what Jesus meant when He talked to us about judging another. Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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SPECIAL - Asking For a Friend 1:14:51

2M ago1:14:51

1:14:51

Today's Foundation Stones is a special service that host Jim Weaver was able to partner with at Refuge City Church - a Q&A with RCC Lead Pastor Jim Boyd. They cover many difficult topics, giving a framework on how to look at things through a Biblical worldview. With the upheaval in current culture, it's important for us to live our lives in a Chris…

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Honor = Access 31:31

2M ago31:31

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1 Peter 2 talks unashamedly about the need for honor in Christians. It reveals honor as a key that reveals God's glory to those around us. Do you walk in honor? Let's explore together... Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Delight Yourself in the Lord 16:11

3M ago16:11

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Do you want God or just His blessings? When we get Him, we get what He has for us. We need to learn how to wait on the Lord and delight in Him. Let's look at Psalm 37 together! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Take Your Time 21:30

3M ago21:30

21:30

Jesus demonstrated one of the single most important skills we should emulate - the skill of of being interruptible and giving people our time. Let's find out why this is so important! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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The Shout Is For You 32:05

3M ago32:05

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Expressions of praise and declaration are biblical - and they're not necessarily ONLY for God! Let's explore some reasons behind God instructing us to be a people who shout in triumph! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Summer Update! 1:23

3M ago1:23

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We'll be taking two weeks off of Foundation Stones while host Jim Weaver is out of the office. Thanks for your patience! We'll see you in a few weeks! Take this time to catch up on any episodes you may have missed! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Stay Awake! 27:30

4M ago27:30

27:30

In light of all the darkness in the world and the things that Jesus said would come in the last days, what is our response? Do we fear? Or do we stay awake with a passion to preach the Gospel? Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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The Place of Prayer Is Where You Make It 23:54

4M ago23:54

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Sometimes we talk ourselves out of seeking God because someone might see or hear. So we hold back and quietly reserve our petitions and our seeking of the Lord to Sunday mornings where we can blend in to the crowd. But through today's Bible story, we find out that the place of prayer is where we make it! It's time to not be ashamed of the Gospel, o…

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Transformation 36:45

4M ago36:45

36:45

Are you being transformed, or are you a chameleon? We're called to be like Christ in a dark world, but often we're more interested in blending in. Let's take a look at Romans 12:1-2 to see how our minds - and subsequently our lives - can be transformed in Christ! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Listen! 1:05:44

5M ago1:05:44

1:05:44

In a world full of voices, it's important to listen for the voice of truth from our Heavenly Father! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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In The Care of the Shepherd 1:03:54

5M ago1:03:54

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Host Jim Weaver's wife, Jaime, shares a message entitled "In The Care of the Shepherd". This was Refuge Church's Mother's Day message, but it embodies such truth that it is a fantastic Foundation Stone! Let's look at Psalm 23 in its entirety! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Our Eyes Are On You 1:08:38

5M ago1:08:38

1:08:38

Pastor Jim Weaver talks about the importance of keeping our eyes lifted up to God instead of distracted with the things on the earth. Open to 2 Chronicles and let's dive in! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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How Jesus Brought Deliverance 1:09:37

5M ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Freedom from the bondage of demonic influence is possible for every believer in Jesus Christ! Last week, host Jim Weaver interviewed Pastor Jim Boyd, lead pastor at Refuge Church, about his new book, "Break Free", and the understanding of how Christians can find freedom from the bondages of evil in their lives. In a continuation of our look at deli…

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"Break Free" An Interview with Pastor Jim Boyd 1:10:15

6M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

Host Jim Weaver's pastor, Jim Boyd, joins for today's episode in a discussion about deliverance and the importance of living free from the bondages of demonic strongholds. Pastor Jim's new book "Break Free" is out now! You can order it on Amazon at the following link: https://www.amazon.com/Break-Free-Journey-Jesus-Deliverance/dp/B0D29V91LB/ref=sr_…

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Solid Foundation 12:21

6M ago12:21

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Jesus wants us to survive the storms. But that will only happen if we have a solid foundation! Open your Bible to Luke 6 and let's get ready to dig! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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It's About The Tree 13:37

6M ago13:37

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Producing good fruit is great, but it's impossible if the tree is unhealthy. Let's look at a parable of Jesus from Luke 6! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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In The Meantime 30:39

6M ago30:39

30:39

What do you do when you're waiting? How do you respond when God says, "wait"? Do you gripe, complain and take matters into your own hands, or do you "seek the peace of the city in which you live"? It's important. Let's explore... Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Why Do You Afflict Your Soul? 34:24

7M ago34:24

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It's possible for us to be saved but still tolerate evil, sinful things in our lives. This duality is torture to us and those around us. This begs the question, why do we afflict our souls? Let's look at biblical precedence for living above reproach to the glory of God! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Supplement Your Faith With...Love 28:18

7M ago28:18

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The final Supplement to our Faith is...LOVE! We talk about love an awful lot around here, but there's a good reason. God is love. And He wants us to be like Him! Let's let God's Word speak to us today! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Supplement Your Faith With...Brotherly Kindness 30:43

7M ago30:43

30:43

Our next supplement is "Brotherly Kindness". Did you know it really does matter how we treat our fellow Brothers and Sisters in Jesus? Let's look at why... Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Supplement Your Faith With...Godliness 26:19

7M ago26:19

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Our next supplement is Godliness! What does it mean to be godly and what does it do for our faith? Let's look at it! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Supplement Your Faith With...Perseverance 31:00

8M ago31:00

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Perseverance and Patience are not normally words we like being challenged with. Everything is fast and convenient, but serving God is for a lifetime - when things are good and when they're tough. Let's continue our study our 2 Peter 1... Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Ep 016 - Taylor Brown : Ode to Blackwater Rivers 38:22

7M ago38:22

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Blackwater rivers are the haven of innumerable species, the keepers of our earliest recorded history, and the key to the health of our marshes, islands, and coastlines, but they’re under threat from mining, residential development, and pollution. We speak to Georgia author Taylor Brown about his piece “Ode to Blackwater Rivers” - it’s a love letter…

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Supplement Your Faith With...Self-Control 45:23

8M ago45:23

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Self-Control is a fruit of the Spirit and it is needed to mature and bolster our faith! Let's talk about it straight from scripture today! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Supplement Your Faith With...Knowledge! 30:56

8M ago30:56

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We continue in our study on 2 Peter 1 and learning our to add important qualities to our faith. Last study we looked at "virtue" or "moral excellence". This time we see why knowledge is next on the list! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Quick Update! 1:36

8M ago1:36

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For the next two Mondays, we won't have a podcast upload because of some other obligations. Please use this time to catch up on any episode from the past you may have missed. Thank you for your understanding. We'll be back before you know with the continuation of our current series! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Supplement Your Faith With...Virtue! 26:54

9M ago26:54

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Continuing our series on 2 Peter 1, we are looking at what it means to supplement our faith with virtue. What is virtue? Let's take a look at it! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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REPLAY Sanctification 42:28

9M ago42:28

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Today's replay will get us focused in the understanding of 2 Peter 1 as we embark on a new series! Enjoy this throw back to episode number 9! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Supplement Your Faith, Part 1 21:02

9M ago21:02

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There are important things we are instructed in the Bible to add to our measure of faith! Join us for a series on 2 Peter 1 on what things need to be added our faith in our daily walk with Jesus! This will be a powerful series! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Truth AND Love! 24:47

9M ago24:47

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To walk solid, we must have a balance between truth and love! Let's look at 2 John 3 for context! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Victory! 24:45

10M ago24:45

24:45

God has called us to live in ultimate victory - and He gives us instructions on how to do it in Jesus! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Called or Chosen? SPECIAL 1:01:52

10M ago1:01:52

1:01:52

Are you called? Are you chosen? What is a solid Biblical stand for the idea of predestination? You won't want to miss this one! Jim's brother, Eric Weaver, missionary to Mozambique, breaks down scripture in a powerful way. Let's dive in... Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Doxology 27:02

10M ago27:02

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One of the most famous Christian hymns of all time, most of us know and could even sing "Doxology". But this word is not just a song title. It's a description of a Christian discipline. Let's take a look at what doxology is and how we can walk in it as a believer in Jesus! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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"First" REPLAY 1:05:53

10M ago1:05:53

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At the beginning of the year, let's revisit a message Jim spoke a while back entitled "First". If we want to be ready to do the things of God throughout our day, God must truly be first. Everything else aside, Jesus is priority! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Steadfast 24:23

11M ago24:23

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1 Corinthians 15:58 tells us to be steadfast, immoveable, abound in the Lord's Work, and not think what we do for God is in vain. What insights can we glean from this instruction Paul gave to the Corinthian church? Let's start 2024 determined to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ more powerfully than ever before! Let's dive in... Support the show…

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Immanuel, God With Us 32:12

11M ago32:12

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Immanuel is a beautiful name - but what does it mean? Merry Christmas everyone! Let's explore what Jesus did by coming to earth! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Do Justly, Love Kindness, Walk Humbly 30:19

11M ago30:19

30:19

We make our walk as a Christian entirely too hard sometimes. Let's see what God requires! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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Communion 54:02

11M ago54:02

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Receiving the body and blood of Christ in the act of communion is a distinctive in Christianity. But what does it mean? Let's lay a foundation stone down today. Let's explore communion. It's deep and beautiful and it's a wonderful journey. Let's go! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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THE Light - SPECIAL! 46:51

11M ago46:51

46:51

Today, we receive from special guest Eric Weaver, the brother of our host, Jim Weaver. He's a missionary to Mozambique, Africa, and has a powerful, right-now Word on being THE Light by having the fire of the Holy Spirit. If ever you've wondered about being baptized in the Holy Spirit, this teaching is for you! Buckle up! Support the show…

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Guarding Your Faith Against Arrogance 20:11

12M ago20:11

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Arrogance as a Christian doesn't make us look more like Jesus. It makes us look less like Him. We need to guard our faith against arrogance! Support the showBy Refuge City Church

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