Best David McIntyre & Phillip Rich Podcasts (2024)

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Dealing with Destructive Distractions | Bible, Bros & Brew 47:17

9h ago47:17

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Whether it's social media, job stress, or less-than-ideal relationships, distractions abound in our fast-paced, information-saturated world. In this week's episode, David, Lynn and Phil explore what the scriptures say about avoiding distractions and improving our focus. #christian #christianity #bible #biblestudy #productivity #productive #wordofgo…

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The Benefits of Fearing God | Bible, Bros & Brew 42:21

11h ago42:21

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The Bible is loaded with scriptures that talk about the benefits of fearing the Lord. If you're a fan of long life, wisdom, protection, and prosperity, you might want to look further into what fearing the Lord is all about! In this episode, David, Lynn and Phil explore the many scriptures that not only describe what the fear of God is all about, bu…

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What is the Fear of God? A Biblical Definition | Bible, Bros & Brew 43:07

12h ago43:07

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When you hear the phrase "The fear of God" or "The fear of the Lord", what comes to your mind? Is it the idea of being afraid of God, like He's up in heaven waiting to strike you down with a lightning bolt? In this first installment of our new series, David, Lynn and Phil explore the biblical definition of the fear of God to help bring clarity to t…

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Be On Guard Against These Enemies of Progress (The Battle Before Us - Part 7) | Bible, Bros & Brew 58:51

8d ago58:51

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Living a life of faith can sometimes feel like you're walking through a minefield--there are so many obstacles to be wary of, and so many things to look out for in order to preserve your safety. In this final installment of our series called "The Battle Before Us", David, Lynn and Phil engage in a "round robin" sharing session where they talk about…

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Pride vs. Humility: The Biblical Perspective (The Battle Before Us - Part 6) 46:00

14d ago46:00

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Pride is one of the ugliest and most unruly enemies we face as Christians. If we ever want to subdue this ungodly tendency, we have to first find out what the Bible says about it, so that we can recognize when it's trying to rear its ugly head. In this sixth installment of our series called "The Battle Before Us", David, Lynn and Phil explore the b…

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Conquering Guilt and Condemnation (The Battle Before Us - Part 5) | Bible, Bros & Brew 45:45

21d ago45:45

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If there's one thing that all believers have experienced at one time or another, it would have to be feelings of guilt and condemnation. It's easy to beat ourselves up or feel like God is mad at us when we sin or miss the mark, but is that what God would have us to do? In this installment of our series called "The Battle Before Us", David, Lynn and…

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Conquering Fear by Choosing Faith (The Battle Before Us - Part 4) | Bible, Bros & Brew 55:53

28d ago55:53

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Fear robs us of our faith and has the potential to keep us from enjoying all that God has intended for us. Thankfully, there are quite a few scriptural "antidotes" to fear that, if we apply them, can transform our hearts from being hindered by fear to being full of faith. In this latest installment of our series called "The Battle Before Us", David…

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The Mouth-Heart Connection (The Battle Before Us - Part 3) | Bible, Bros & Brew 52:02

1M ago52:02

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In Matthew 12:34, Jesus said that "Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks". The scriptures are full of examples of what's known as the "mouth-heart connection"--the fact that what we say is often a reflection of what's been stored up in abundance in our heart. In this third installment of our series called "The Battle Before Us", David…

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The Battle For Your Thoughts (The Battle Before Us - Part 2) | Bible, Bros & Brew 41:13

2M ago41:13

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The Bible has a lot to say about our thoughts and imaginations. In fact, one of the most persistent battles we fight as believers is the struggle to tame our thought life when it seems to reel out of control. In this second installment of our series titled "The Battle Before Us", David, Lynn and Phil dig into the scriptures to explore how to use th…

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Are You Straddling the Fence? (The Battle Before Us - Part 1) | Bible, Bros & Brew 41:00

2M ago41:00

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If we're being honest, most of us have faced "the battle of the straddle" at one time or another in our Christian walk. The temptation to straddle the fence--to think that there's a way to successfully be half-committed to the things of God--is something that we will all likely have to overcome as we mature in our relationship with God. In this fir…

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God Reproducing Himself in You and Others (What It Means to Live a Christian Life - Part 7) 53:28

2M ago53:28

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What did God have in mind when he saved you? What is the endgame or end goal of your Christian walk? Interestingly enough, it's far more than just attending a local church or being able to quote scripture. In this installment of our series called "What It Means to Live a Christian Life", David, Lynn and Phil dig into the idea of God's intention to …

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Exploring Forgiveness (What It Means to Live a Christian Life - Part 6) | Bible, Bros & Brew 43:56

3M ago43:56

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You can't read too far in the Bible without running into the word "forgive" or "forgiveness". From the Old to the New Testament, the subject of forgiveness--both from God and between people--is addressed countless times, which should probably be a signal to us that it's an important matter in the eyes of God. In this latest installment of our serie…

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What Repentance ACTUALLY Means (What It Means to Live a Christian Life - Part 5) | Bible Bros & Brew 42:54

3M ago42:54

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The word "repentance" gets thrown around in religious circles, and it is often misunderstood as something that only happens once in a person's life (e.g., coming to the altar to get born again). In truth, repentance is something that should be a regular practice of believers. In this fifth installment of our series called "What It Means to Live a C…

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How Do I Grow as a Christian? (What It Means To Live A Christian Life - Week 4) | Bible, Bros, and Brew 58:22

3M ago58:22

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Spiritual growth is one of the most necessary--yet surprisingly underrated--elements of a believer's life. So how exactly do you go about carrying out this spiritual imperative? In this latest installment of our series called "What It Means to Live a Christian Life", David, Lynn and Phil share some of the most essential "to-do's" for new (and veter…

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How Do I Get Saved? (What It Means to Live a Christian Life - Part 3) | Bible, Bros & Brew 43:41

4M ago43:41

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Jesus tells us in John 3:8 that "you must be born again". How exactly do we carry out this spiritual imperative? In this third installment of our series called "What It Means to Live a Christian Life", David, Stephanie & Phil explore what the scriptures have to say about the necessity of salvation, and how to take that all-important step of getting…

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Why the Cross Matters (What it Means to Live a Christian Life - Part 2) | Bible, Bros & Brew 47:14

4M ago47:14

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The cross is a ubiquitous symbol of Christianity the world over, but what exactly does it represent? How does the crucifixion of Jesus--which happened nearly 2,000 years ago--affect our lives today? In this second installment of our series called "What It Means to Live a Christian Life", David, Lynn and Phil dig into the scriptures to explore the s…

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What It Means to Live a Christian Life (Part 1) | Bible, Bros & Brew 42:19

4M ago42:19

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Our journey through this life should be influenced by our faith and marked by our commitment to the One who created us and saved us. As you can imagine, sometimes this is easier said than done, especially if there's any type of ambiguity surrounding what it means to live a "Christian life". In this first installment of a new series of episodes, Dav…

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Breaking Down the Scriptures (How to Practically Study the Bible - Part 5) | Bible, Bros & Brew 42:41

5M ago42:41

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We've talked a lot about the tools and resources you can use to study the Bible--in this episode, David, Lynn & Phil get "put on the spot" and demonstrate how to actually dig into a Bible verse and break it down using those various tools mentioned in earlier videos. Buckle up--this is as "nuts and bolts" as you can get in terms of learning how to s…

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More Top-Notch Bible Study Tools (How to Practically Study the Bible - Part 4) | Bible, Bros & Brew 32:22

5M ago32:22

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Building your collection of Bible study tools is essential to your spiritual growth. In this fourth installment of our series called "How to Practically Study the Bible", David, Lynn and Phil share more helpful tools and resources--both physical and digital--for studying God's Word. Other resources to consider: E-Sword: https://e-sword.net/ BibleHu…

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Our Favorite Bible Study Tools (How to Practically Study the Bible - Part 3) | Bible, Bros & Brew 44:54

6M ago44:54

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Studying the Bible doesn't have to be confusing, overwhelming or laborious--you just need to find the right tools to help you do the job. In this third installment of our series titled "How to Practically Study the Bible", David & Phil share some of their favorite tools and resources for studying the scriptures. Our apologies for the issues we had …

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Effective Tips for Bible Study (How to Practically Study the Bible - Part 2) | Bible, Bros & Brew 42:14

6M ago42:14

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Most of us would agree that studying the Bible is important, but how do you go about it? What tools or resources should you use in your study time? How should you approach it? In this second installment of our series called "How to Practically Study the Bible", David, Lynn and Phil share some of the most effective Bible study tips and tools they us…

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How to Practically Study the Bible (Part 1) | Bible, Bros & Brew 33:12

6M ago33:12

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Most of us are aware of the importance of studying the Bible, but when it comes time to actually sit down and do it, we can often find ourselves struggling to figure out where to start, what to study, how to research, and so forth. In this first installment of our new series titled "How to Practically Study the Bible", David, Lynn and Phil share so…

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Can the Bible Be Trusted? (Religion vs. Spirituality Part 8) | Bible, Bros & Brew 47:00

6M ago47:00

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One of the most persistent challenges that believers have to deal with is maintaining their stance regarding the authenticity and reliability of the Bible. With so much misinformation and downright attacks against the Word of God being spread far and wide, how can we maintain our assurance that the Bible can be trusted? In this final installment of…

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Practical Application of the Truth (Religion vs. Spirituality Part 7) | Bible, Bros & Brew 54:04

7M ago54:04

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Sometimes we can fall into the trap of thinking that because we know the truth, we're living in truth, but this is not always the case. As believers in Christ, we should always strive to increase our knowledge of the truth, but this cannot be fully realized without understanding how to practically apply the truth of God's Word in our conduct and co…

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What It Means to Live in Truth (Religion vs. Spirituality Part 6) | Bible, Bros & Brew 1:01:23

7M ago1:01:23

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As a believer, it's not enough to learn or know the truth--we have to transition to a place where we're living the truth in our daily lives. In this installment of our series called "Religion vs. Spirituality", David, Lynn and Phil explore the scriptures to gain a biblical perspective on living and walking in truth. gotbrew@biblebros.net…

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Knowing and Doing the Truth (Religion vs. Spirituality Part 5) | Bible, Bros & Brew 49:35

7M ago49:35

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The Bible talks a lot about knowing and doing the truth, but what exactly does that mean? What role do the scriptures play in helping us understand and live out the truth? In this latest installment of our series called "Religion vs. Spirituality", David, Lynn and Phil explore the concept of perceiving and accepting the scriptures as the foundation…

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The Biblical View of Truth (Religion vs. Spirituality Part 4) | Bible, Bros & Brew 41:56

7M ago41:56

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In John 18:38, Pontius Pilate asked Jesus a question that has echoed throughout the ages: "What is truth?" While truth might seem simple to define at first glance, we're living in a post-truth era where reality is constantly being distorted by false, deceptive or warped beliefs and ideas. In this fourth installment of our series on Religion vs. Spi…

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Living in Truth vs. Falling for the Illusion (Religion vs. Spirituality Part 3) | Bible, Bros & Brew 43:26

7M ago43:26

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The Bible has a lot to say about truth versus falsehood, or in other words, reality versus illusion. In this third installment of our Religion vs. Spirituality series, David & Phil dig deep into this concept of walking with God as a way to express truth, versus abiding in sin which has its roots in falsehood and illusion. Ephesians 4 - Phillip's Tr…

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Religious Display vs. Genuine Devotion (Religion vs. Spirituality Part 2) | Bible, Bros & Brew 47:06

8M ago47:06

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It's easy to proclaim "I'm a Christian", but much more difficult to abide by a standard of conduct that genuinely reflects the principles and instructions found in God's Word. In this second installment of our Religion vs. Spirituality series, David, Lynn and Phil identify some key distinctions between having the "form of godliness" versus striving…

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Religiosity vs. Spirituality (Part 1) | Bible, Bros & Brew 42:18

9M ago42:18

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By David McIntyre & Phillip Rich

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How Do We Govern Ourselves in Community? (Biblical Community - Part 8) | Bible, Bros & Brew 44:53

9M ago44:53

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In this last installment of our series on Biblical Community, David, Lynn & Phil dig into the different elements that will help us understand how to govern ourselves in community with our fellow believers. P.S.--We apologize for some of the echoes during the podcast--had a slight audio issue there! #bible #biblestudy #community #biblicalcommunity #…

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Answering Your Questions About Community (Biblical Community - Part 7) | Bible, Bros & Brew 51:43

10M ago51:43

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You asked, and we responded! In this episode of Bible, Bros & Brew, David, Phil & John answer some thought-provoking questions from our listeners regarding the subject of biblical community. #bible #biblestudy #community #questionanswer #wordofgod gotbrew@biblebros.netBy David McIntyre & Phillip Rich

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What's Love Got to Do With It? (Biblical Community - Part 6) | Bible, Bros & Brew 34:18

10M ago34:18

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Love is the key ingredient that binds the Body of Christ together, and without love, true biblical community cannot exist. In this latest installment of our series on Biblical Community, David, Lynn and Phil explore just how important it is to keep love at the forefront of our mind as we seek to establish a thriving fellowship with one another. #bi…

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What Should We Expect From One Another? (Biblical Community - Part 5) | Bible, Bros & Brew 39:30

10M ago39:30

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By David McIntyre & Phillip Rich

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What It Means to Be a Member of the Body of Christ (Biblical Community- Part 4) | Bible, Bros & Brew 51:25

11M ago51:25

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Many of us are familiar with the concept of being a member of the body of Christ, but what exactly does it mean? How does it apply to our everyday lives? In this fourth installment of our series on Biblical Community, David & Phil explore what the scriptures have to say about this amazing privilege and position that God has gifted to every believer…

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God's Concept of Community (Biblical Community - Part 3) | Bible, Bros, and Brew 43:25

11M ago43:25

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Perhaps one of the most underemphasized elements of the scripture is the importance of understanding your place in the body of Christ. In this third installment of our series on Biblical community, David & Phil dig into some of the key details that define God's concept of community. gotbrew@biblebros.net…

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Finding Your Purpose in Community (Biblical Community - Part 2) | Bible, Bros, and Brew 50:52

11M ago50:52

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When God developed the concept of the "Body of Christ", His intention was for us to learn how to operate as one, while still preserving our individuality. In this second installment of our series on Biblical community, David, Phil & Ryan discuss the importance of discovering your particular assignment and understanding how to integrate that into yo…

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Community | Bible, Bros, and Brew 40:00

11M ago40:00

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When you hear the word "community", what pops into your head? What is the biblical definition of community, and how can we know that we're practicing what the scripture teaches about living in fellowship with one another? In this first installment of our new series, David, Phil & Ryan dig into some of the key concepts regarding how we are to relate…

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Understanding God's Forgiveness (Part 4): Forgiveness Q&A | Bible, Bros & Brew 46:38

1y ago46:38

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How do you know when you've truly forgiven someone? Is it wise to forgive and forget? There are so many questions around the topic of forgiveness, but thankfully the Bible has answers! In this fourth installment of our "Understanding God's Forgiveness" series, David, Phil & Ryan tackle some of the most commonly asked questions about forgiveness. #f…

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Understanding God's Forgiveness (Part 3): You Have No Right To Unforgiveness | Bible, Bros & Brew 44:42

1y ago44:42

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Jesus instructs us to forgive others who have wronged us, but as anyone who has lived for more than 20 minutes on this planet will tell you, that's easier said than done. In this third installment of our series about understanding God's forgiveness, David, Phil & Ryan tackle the tough topic of letting go and forgiving others who have wronged us. #b…

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Understanding God's Forgiveness (Part 1) | Bible, Bros, and Brew 41:11

1y ago41:11

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Forgiveness is one of the most important and far-reaching themes found in scripture. In this first installment of our series titled "Understanding God's Forgiveness", David, Phil & Ryan provide an introduction into the topic of forgiveness, and specifically how God has made provision for our complete and total forgiveness through Jesus Christ. #bib…

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Advice For Young Men (Part 8): Speaking and Living in Truth | Bible, Bros & Brew 50:59

1y ago50:59

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Sometimes the most powerful principles to live by are also the simplest. In this latest installment of our "Advice for Young Men" series, David, Phil and Ryan discuss the importance of speaking and expressing truth in all aspects of our daily walk. #biblestudy #truth #truththatmatters #ephesians4 gotbrew@biblebros.net…

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Advice For Young Men (Part 7): Walking The Walk | Bible, Bros, and Brew 46:00

1y ago46:00

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Have you ever heard the phrase "Practice what you preach"? As straightforward as it sounds, it's one of the most important--and challenging--things we can do as followers of Christ. With so much conflicting information in the world, it may be difficult to nail down how exactly to go about practicing what we preach. Thankfully, the apostle Paul left…

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Advice for Young Men (Part 5): What About Gentleness? | Bible, Bros & Brew 38:43

1y ago38:43

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If someone were to ask you what the word "gentleness" means, how would you define it? In this 5th installment of our series on Advice for Young Men, David, Phil & Ryan tackle the scriptural concept of gentleness and how it can't be reduced to just some kind of a "nicey-nice" disposition--it's a spiritual force that helps us overcome life's challeng…

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Advice for Young Men (Part 4): The Importance of Perseverance | Bible, Bros & Brew 51:55

1y ago51:55

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In 1 Timothy 6:11, Paul encourages Timothy to "follow after" (i.e., pursue) perseverance as one of the defining qualities of a strong believer. In this continuation of our series on "Advice for Young Men," David, Phil, and Ryan dig into the biblical concept of perseverance and how important it is to develop this vital element of the character of Ch…

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Advice for Young Men (Part 3): Be Devoted | Bible, Bros & Brew 44:40

1y ago44:40

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In 1 Timothy 6:11, the scriptures instruct us to follow after godliness, but what exactly does that mean? What is the Biblical definition of godliness? In this third installment of our "Advice for Young Men" series, David, Phil & Ryan dig into the concept of godliness and uncover its connection to the idea of being devoted to God. Keep tuning in to…

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Advice for Young Men (Part 2): Love is the Way | Bible, Bros & Brew 40:57

1y ago40:57

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What does the Bible mean when it says to "walk in love"? What exactly does that entail? Why is walking in love such an important skill for young men (and really ALL believers in Christ) to master? In this episode of Bible, Bros & Brew, David and Phil explore the Biblical definition of love, as well as how to practically apply the concept of walking…

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Advice For Young Men (Part 1): The Foundation | Bible, Bros & Brew 46:53

1+ y ago46:53

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The concepts of manhood and masculinity are popular topics in the online world, and there are countless (often conflicting) opinions about what constitutes a "real man" in our culture today. But what is the biblical definition of manhood? What does God think and say about how young men are to conduct themselves? In this episode of Bible, Bros & Bre…

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I'm Saved. Now What? 30:32

2y ago30:32

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We often treat salvation as the end result, and once it has been achieved, you coast from there. That couldn't be more wrong. Salvation is the most pivotal moment in your Christian life. Yet you can be left asking, "Now what?". In this episode of Bible, Bros & Brew, we discuss now what? And talk about the journey forward from salvation. Don't get s…

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Grow Up! True Milk 35:35

2y ago35:35

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Somehow we have found our way to talk about milk lately, and this episode is no different. This time Peter talks about the "sincere (true) milk of the word." But what exactly is that, and how do we know the difference between the good and the bad? We can actually look to the Bereans for a tip on how to see the difference. Let's talk about that sinc…

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