Best Venture Christian Church Podcasts (2024)

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How to get to HEAVEN S1e88 Gen17:8 7:41

2h ago7:41

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When the Bible talks about "How to get to heaven" it does not refer to the 10 commandments and the law of Moses. When the Bible talks about "How to have a relationship with God", it asks us to turn to THIS page, 400+ years before the law. It is a relationship that is graciously given by God and received by faith. Abraham did it right first. Watch 7…

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El Shaddai means POWER S1e87 Gen17:1 7:20

8h ago7:20

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El Shaddai means power, strength, sufficient, and all-mighty. God gives this name of Himself to Abram so that Abram can better understand the characteristics of God. Amy Grant wrote a timeless song in 1982 that still captures this beautifully. It launched her career almost as much as Abram. ;-) Watch 7 minutes and then listen to Amy's song. https:/…

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Wild Donkey of a Man S1e86 Gen16:12 7:27

2h ago7:27

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Have you ever wondered where the Arabic people group comes from? Join me for 7 minutes to hear about a man the first century historian Josephus calls, "Founder of the Arabs." This is Ishmael, the son of Abram and Hagar. Almost 3000 years later, many of this people group adopted Islam, and are now known as Muslims. Watch like and subscribe on Youtub…

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The God who SEES s1e85 Gen16:13 7:22

5h ago7:22

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What if we really do have a God who SEES, and specifically, SEES ME? It changed everything for a young Hagar. Perhaps it will change everything for you too. Watch 7 minutes to see. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNijvDWAn2Wv2KFun2AnvCABy Michael Smith

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Birthday Remix 2021: Women, Church & Faith, Complimentarianism/Egalitarianism/Feminism 53:12

3h ago53:12

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Send us a Text Message. HT Celebrates 4 years this month so to celebrate we are re-releasing a fan favourite from each year. Here is 2021 pick. All about women in the church, gender equality, feminism and the two main views held within the Church. You can find the other two episodes that were part of this series back in 2021. Keep an eye out in 202…

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Cagematch Cain vs. Hagar s1e84 Gen16:4 7:02

2h ago7:02

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Both Cain and Hagar do something wrong. Both get a chance to correct their attitudes and change the course of their steps. The Lord basically says, "You can do better!" Cain has no regard for the correction of the Lord and INCREASES his "spiritual distance" from God. Hagar is our wonderful example as she hears the rebuke of God and changes directio…

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God who FINDS, SEES, LOOKS AFTER s1e83 Gen 16:4 7:34

5h ago7:34

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Don't miss this story of Hagar. It is one of the sweetest, most tender interactions between God and humans in the Bible. We learn wonderful truths about God: He HEARS, He SEES, He LOOKS AFTER. He Challenges too. And dear Hagar. She asks, and she NOTICES and then OBEYS. She is asked to do the #1 and #2 HARDEST things in the world. Watch 7 minutes on…

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225. God's Work in the In-Between, a Quick Conversation withTod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 7:16

4h ago7:16

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss the importance of transitions in both individual and organizational life, as highlighted by a quote from Terry Walling. They explore the concept of the "in between," likening it to the liminal space where significant transformation occurs. Bolsinger empha…

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Two hard things: return & submit s1e82 Gen 16:4 7:39

11h ago7:39

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The spiritual life is all about ENTRUSTING when it is HARD. If it was easy, anybody could do it. Hagar is asked to do the hardest thing: SUBMIT. She's also asked to give evidence of it by returning. Along with forgiveness, these make the top-five of spiritual difficulty. Hagar will beautifully adorns herself in submission. I think she teaches the c…

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Birthday Remix: Reformed & Charismatic? 58:03

2h ago58:03

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Send us a Text Message. HT celebrates 4 years this month. So to celebrate we are re-releasing a fan favourite from each year. So to start us out, here is one from 2020! Not sure what we are talking about? We are discussing the gifts of the Holy Spirit! A topic that seems to be divisive in the church. So we wanted to tackle it head-on with a tonne o…

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Go be an ALL-STAR S1e81 Gen15:17 7:18

3d ago7:18

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A Covenant is a promise that you pledge with YOURSELF. That is, your personal bodily integrity. If the promise is broken, somebody dies. Abram and Sarai, surrounding the conception of Ismael, are anything but All-Stars. Nobody does their job well before God. They serve to remind us to Entrust in the HARD STUFF. Fortunately the middle of the story i…

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God cuts a covenant S1e80 Gen15:17 7:51

15h ago7:51

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God "cuts a covenant" with Abram. Though Abram doesn't know it, God knows that in cutting this covenant, the Lord will have to CUT HIMSELF. To keep covenant with mankind, extraordinary measures will have to be employed. Eventually, He'll have to sacrifice HIMSELF. Watch 7 minutes here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNijvDWAn2Wv2KFun2AnvCA…

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Why is there Evil? S1e79 Gen15:7 7:14

1d ago7:14

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God tells Abram some pretty unpleasant things. His descendants will be sojourners in a foreign land, servants x 400 years. Ouch. He might have paused to ask, "WHY IS THERE EVIL?" God also tells Abram that He is doing some sovereign work regarding the punishment for EVIL in another people group. The reason Abram's people are seeing "evil" is because…

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The HURDLE we jump on our KNEES S1e78 Gen 15:6 6:57

3d ago6:57

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"If God knew my sin, He'd never want me." If that is your thought, GOOD! You are ½ there. We all wear filthy rags to a splendor party. In fact, ONLY sinners are invited. He tells us that by belief, we are credited with some stuff that we just don't deserve. What happens to Abram must happen to us. Heaven by works is unobtainable. We too must follow…

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Unfavorable people enjoying favor S1e77 Gen15:6 6:52

7d ago6:52

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How do sinners go to heaven? Specifically, how do UNholy people enjoy fellowship with a HOLY God forever? How can these 2 unequal things co-exist? God has got to do some generous heavenly math on our behalf. He CREDITS us. He COUNTS us as RIGHTEOUS. He chooses to SEE US as righteous by our faith. Abram, and us, believe the Lord, and it is counted t…

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224. Leadership Through the Lens of Hebrews, with Amy Peeler, author of Hebrews: Commentaries for Christian Formation 39:11

4d ago39:11

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Amy Peeler, author of Hebrews: Commentaries for Christian Formation, shares her insights on leadership through the lens of the book of Hebrews, drawing parallels between Jesus’ steadfast priesthood and the role of modern pastors and leaders. Her reflections on enduring hope, resilience, and the…

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Abram Believed. Why should I care? S1e76 Gen15:2 8:04

5d ago8:04

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Imagine if your $100 contribution to your 401K was "matched" by your employer to the tune of $1,000,000,000. This is similar to the spiritual math that Abram sees in his spiritual account: He believes. Then God credits him with RIGHTEOUSNESS. God makes Abram spiritually acceptable before him. Here's the kicker: We should care about this because WE …

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You get ME. S1e75 Gen15:1 7:15

6d ago7:15

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You are either listening or watching a podcast called BE WITH ME. The title is rooted in today's passage from Gen 15:1 “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” It is one of the Bible's great themes. God wishes to give to us HIMSELF. A relationship with the Lord God Himself is the ultimate and ultimately ONLY real prize.…

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Abram “GIVES BACK” S1e74 Gen14:17 7:54

11d ago7:54

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What do we do when we receive a windfall of blessing? Abram, for one, GIVES BACK. He gives a tenth. 10%. A tithe. Real stuff. Real money that represents a genuine heart. He also makes a vow before the Lord. He commits to his pathway of FAITH in the Lord. Our world needs those who both GIVE MORE and those who VOW MORE. Visit and subscribe on YouTube…

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Unbearable, Unreasonable, Impossible Faith s1e73 Gen14 7:46

8d ago7:46

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Abram is faced with an unbearable, unreasonable, and impossible military situation exacerbated by the bad decisions of his knuckle headed nephew Lot. It is a tense moment of "What will Abram do next". He responds FAITHFULLY with "boots on and sword drawn". Somehow, he STAYS FAITHFUL, even though situationally it looks very bad. Somehow, he wins mil…

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The First World War s1e72 Gen14:1 7:40

9d ago7:40

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The Assyrian Kings were the first mid-eastern world power. They were serious about the tribute that had to be paid from their subjugated regions. Suddenly, Sodom and Gomorrah STOPPED PAYING THEIR TAXES. Assyria's response? INVASION. World War ONE. Being the world power, (eventually an EMPIRE) they were undefeated in EVERY BATTLE recorded in Genesis…

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Moving towards evil S1E71 Gen13:1 7:33

12d ago7:33

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Happy Fourth of July to those of you in the USA. Speaking of real estate, today two people move into two real locations. One moves toward the Person and promises and acreage of God--Abram. The other, Lot, moves his tent and his life toward Sodom. This nearly costs Lot his life. Our identity is defined by who and what we move toward. 7 minute listen…

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Giving your wife away S1e70 Gen12:10 8:04

11d ago8:04

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Welcome to the strange, perhaps morally ambiguous story of the Father of Faith, the "Exhalted Father with no current children", of Abram. He gives his wife, "tell 'em you're my sister" Sarai into the hands of the Egyptian Court. She is apparently so beautiful, that only a Pharaoh qualifies to consider as a wife partner. The only problem is: she is …

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223. Discovering Where God is Already at Work, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 7:30

11d ago7:30

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Markus Watson and Tod Bolsinger engage in a discerning conversation about the leadership and mission implications of the idea that God is already pesent in every culture. They consider the respect and humility required when entering new cultures and relationships, especially with the understand…

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When GOD APPEARS, BUILD AN ALTAR S1e69 Gen12:4 7:45

12d ago7:45

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"Building an altar" is to stop what you normally do, and focus on what God is doing. It is carving out one's attention to be directed appreciatively towards God. For Abram, it is done after first hearing, and later seeing God Himself. Let's not take "the appearing" of God lightly. It is a big deal when God becomes manifest here in a tangible way. W…

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Blessed to be a blessing. S1e68 Gen12:1 7:26

13d ago7:26

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God Blesses Abram for a reason. The sweet promises and Person of God is not just for himself. It is for all the families of the earth. God makes ONE redemptive plan. It is through this ONE guy, and the people that are his, that blessing is to come to this planet. This is a big day in Scripture. Join me for 7 minutes. bewithme.us Apple Podcasts, Goo…

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“Exalted Father” with no kids S1e67 Gen11:10 7:13

14d ago7:13

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNijvDWAn2Wv2KFun2AnvCA Travel 10 generations with me from Noah to Abraham. The problem is, even in a genealogical history, we encounter a family that can have no kids! And to boot, Abraham is supposed to be the genetic pathway for many physical nations! He is also the father of EVERY BELIEVER in the one true God. W…

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A Problem not solved by BRICKS S1e66 Gen11:1 6:21

18d ago6:21

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At the Tower of Babel, God sets the scene to use the scattering of the nations and the favoring of Israel, to benefit and draw back the nations. This is coming in Chapter 12. When God "comes down to see" it is always done in judgment. We cannot pridefully build stuff towards God, as we have problems BIGGER THAN CAN BE SOLVED WITH BRICKS! Bewithme.u…

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Building SIN CITY S1e65 Gen11:1 7:53

19d ago7:53

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Modern people aren't the first to invent a "Sin City". That started with Babel and the Tower they built. Every generation seems to unify in wicked defiance against their Creator. It is not a new story, but it is always new to us. Humans cannot earn their way to God by their striving. BUT, God has striven toward us. Similarly, He is not opposed to e…

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Accessing The Glory Realm #2: Intercession, Living a Life Possessed by the Spirit of God 31:30

17d ago31:30

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In the second episode of "Apostolic Perspectives," titled "Accessing The Glory," host Mike Brewer dives deep into the transformative power of worship and intercession in the spiritual realm. This episode brings out three key points that are vital for understanding how believers can access the glory realm and experience true transformation: 1. Spiri…

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Saving the world thru a geneology S1e64 Gen10:21 6:59

20d ago6:59

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The "Hebrews" are from a man called Eber. The Hebrews are his clan. God first divides the world around the Hebrews. We are even seeing this today. God Blesses the world by blessing this nation Then He Saves the world through this nation. Genesis follows the people of Mr. Eber from here on out. His line will carry all throughout the Bible, starting …

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Active Resistance in a Sexualized World with Melinda Tankhard Reist from Collective Shout 45:48

17d ago45:48

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Send us a Text Message. ** This episode is not appropriate for little ears, the content we cover is confronting so listener discretion is advised.** We cover A LOT in this interview. Melinda, Co-Founder of Collective Shout works to combat the sexualization of women and girls and has achieved numerous victories in removing offensive content and prom…

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Diamonds in Genealogy s1e63 Gen10:15 7:45

23d ago7:45

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Sometimes the spiritual diet is not just made up of Twinkies. Sometimes you encounter a more difficult passage, where you have to dig around a bit to find the good stuff. Welcome to the genealogy of Noah's sons. They are real people who lived in a real place and had a real relationship with God--most of them a poor relationship. The real diamond co…

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Squeezing the juice of Geneology S1e62 Gen10:1 8:06

24d ago8:06

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All I am asking today is for us to LEAN IN to the Genealogy of Noah and his sons. We go from 8 people total on the ARK to the filling of whole landmasses. They are being fruitful numerically, just like God asked. The ark worked. Humanity was saved. They didn't turn perfect though. Even Noah got caught in sin upon landfall. People do continue, but s…

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222. Building a Multi-Inclusive Church, with Efrem Smith and Dan Kreiss, authors of Church for Everyone 39:40

22d ago39:40

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Efrem Smith and Dan Kreiss, the authors of Church For Everyone: Building a Multi-Inclusive Community, explore the importance of multi-inclusivity in church leadership, the need to empower young people in decision-making, and the steps required to break down socio-economic and cultural barriers …

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Drunkenness, Nakedness and Familyness S1e61 Gen9:18 7:34

25d ago7:34

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The ESV commentary on today's passage says, "This unusual episode provides an unexpected sequel to the flood story." No kidding! We'll look at drunkenness, disrespect and nakedness. We'll assess our relationship with all three. We'll remedy all the common problems in our world. Watch or listen for 7 minutes. Subscribe on YouTube or Google podcasts.…

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Finding the Rainbow MAKER S1e60 Gen9:12 7:39

26d ago7:39

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Rainbows MEAN SOMETHING. They mean that there currently is Divine RESTRAINT. They mean that there is Divine RESCUE. They mean that there is an opportunity for Divine Relationship. By knowing these things, we can then FIND THE RAINBOW MAKER. Join me for a 7 minute search for the Rainbow Maker. Subscribe to my YouTube channel! There are lots of video…

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I’m giving you rainbows S1e59 Gen9:8 8:00

27d ago8:00

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We can know what God is thinking at a particular moment in time when we see a particular sign: THE RAINBOW. He tells us that when He puts His bow in the clouds, HE SEES IT and REMEMBERS His covenant with mankind. This rainbow remembering covenant is one of divine restraint and also one of divine blessing. First, He is holding back righteous judgmen…

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Relentless Rescuing of God S1e58 Gen 9:1 7:32

28d ago7:32

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Despite the not-so-good intentions of mankind's heart, God offers rescue and relationship. Fortunately, this depends more on the character of God than of the character of man. After getting off the Ark, Noah finds himself in the BIG ARC, the big theme of history. This is the RELENTLESS PURSUIT of God towards mankind. He offers rescue and relationsh…

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Accessing The Glory Realm: Intercession, Living a Life Possessed by the Spirit of God 25:21

28d ago25:21

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In today's episode, titled "Accessing The Glory," host Mike Brewer delves deep into the profound experience of accessing the glory realm through a life surrendered to God's will. He shares personal stories and powerful insights from a recent trip to the Bible College of Wales, a historic hub of revival and intercession. Mike explores the intense, o…

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You Smell Good To Me S1e57 Gen8:20 7:24

29d ago7:24

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Noah gets off the boat and BUILDS AND ALTAR. This pleases God. God gets off the boat and BUILDS A COVENANT. This pleases US. Now people weren't perfected by the crucible of the Ark. When looked at critically, they are evil at the core. YET, God chooses to make a 100% reliable promise to these knuckleheads. We see wonderful, perfect DIVINE RESOLVE i…

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I hope you love this earth S1e56 Gen8:13 7:52

1M ago7:52

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Nobody was happier to get off the ARK, after some 370 days, than NOAH. Just imagine the smell of living in close quarters with literally every single animal left on the planet. God gives Noah a renewed earth to live with Him. My guess is that Noah was thrilled. I hope you too like the earth, because for believers, it will be our renewed home for et…

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I believe in the ARK S1e55 Gen8:4 6:43

1M ago6:43

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Join me to hear a real story about a guy named Noah and his birds. Also hear about his rescue vehicle, an ARK. Most importantly, hear about the Rescuer that REMEMBERS him. This is very important to you, as he is your great grandfather. No rescue of Noah = no you. Ultimately, we are heading towards BELIEF. Proclaim with me, "I believe in the flood. …

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221. Miroslav Volf's Take on Moving Forward, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 8:24

26d ago8:24

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Tod Bolsinger brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this conversation, challenging us to resist nostalgia and the allure of a past era—like the 1960s, when the church thrived in a very different context. Reflecting on a quote from Miroslav Volf, Bolsinger, together with Markus Watson, …

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Don’t forget the REMEMBERING S1e54 Gen8:1 6:46

1M ago6:46

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God REMEMBERS Noah. It's a good thing. In so doing, He too remembers all of those to come from him. That means you and me. Remembering in the Bible means He thought of us, but also that He exerted divine help on our behalf. Join me for seven minutes as we remember what God did for us by remembering Noah. Thank you for being here. Subscribe to be he…

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DELIBERATELY OVERLOOKING the Flood S1e53 2Peter3:1 7:17

1M ago7:17

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Peter prophesied that after his time, people will DELIBERATELY OVERLOOK the flood. To deny the PAST helps to rationalize our denial of the FUTURE. If one says there is no previous judgment, it lends itself toward there being no future judgment. This then means I can do what I want. If you deny the flood, you then get sloppy on judgment, creation, t…

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Sometimes, God Closes a DOOR Gen7:6 s1e52 7:20

1M ago7:20

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The safety of the rescue operation to save humanity from the flood involved 100 years of construction and God who CLOSED A DOOR. In my view, it is not remarkable that those who deserved destruction got destruction by a just God. What IS is remarkable is that some, who deserved destruction DID NOT GET destruction by a just God. The remarkable event …

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GET INTO YOUR BOAT S1e51 Gen 7:1 7:09

1M ago7:09

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Noah built the ARK in his driveway everyday for about 100 years. Then, on ONE PARTICULAR DAY, God said to him, GET INTO THE BOAT. There is a time for long obedience in a single direction. There is also a day where a specific faith; a specific obedience is required. Get into the boat...NOW. Today is the day to make your faith REAL. Join me for 7 min…

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No ark = no cross S1e50 Gen6:14 7:17

1M ago7:17

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All of human history depends upon the ARK Our "Meta" thoughts about the ARK are only possible because of the real MEGA ark Think about the ark, for without it, you wouldn’t be thinking now It is the "most important object in history"*, for without it, there is no cross This ARK is the first step to the cross The work of the Cross was possible becau…

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Creating a Hospitable Heart : Biblical Foundations 39:00

1M ago39:00

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the new series on hospitality. I'm going to take you through some of the foundational elements to hospitality - and we are starting with the bible. What does hospitality mean and where do we see it in scripture? How does our understanding of this then transfer into our hearts and homes? I do a deep dive into a sur…

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