Best Ether MMC Podcasts (2024)

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Kingdom Series Pt 3, The King of the Kingdom 1:31:24

3+ y ago1:31:24

1:31:24

Most Christians would agree that the Jesus is the king of the Kingdom of God. At the same time many do not seem to grasp the full magnitude of having a king over their lives. In this episode, through a conversation that covers the old and the new testament, we explore what it means to have a king, what type of King Jesus was and the work that he ca…

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Kingdom Series, What is the Kingdom 59:57

3+ y ago59:57

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We are continuing our series on the Kingdom of God. In the second episode of the series we discuss what the kingdom of God is and how the definition of the Kingdom ought to shape our lives and the Church.By Ether MMC

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Kingdom Series - Introduction - Why We Misunderstand the Kingdom of God 1:16:14

3+ y ago1:16:14

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The Kingdom of God is one of the main narratives of the Bible; yet many Christians miss its core message and its importance. There is a range of reasons why that is so. In this episode we discuss some of them; from how we tend to read the Bible, to the church culture that we may belong to. We also discuss what is that we miss on when we do not take…

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Unity Pt1 58:08

4y ago58:08

58:08

Rodrigo and co-hosts, Alberto Figueroa, Johnny Reus and Nathan Figueroa discuss the way the political and social climate is affecting the church. In an election year full of very important issues, the chuch is being devided along political and ideological lines. How can the church remain unified in a climate like this? What does it mean to be unifi…

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How to Study the Bible - Bridging the Old and New Testaments 53:37

5y ago53:37

53:37

By Ether MMC

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How to Study the Bible - What is Wisdom 51:12

5y ago51:12

51:12

By Ether MMC

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God at the Center - The Book of Psalms 1:01:15

5+ y ago1:01:15

1:01:15

The book of Psalms is a compilation of poems, songs and prayers. It tends to be a book we use for inspirational quotes and poetic language but the book of Psalms is a lot more than that. It may be the perfect book to teach us how to put God at the center of everything.By Ether MMC

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The Point of Acts is the Spirit 47:23

5+ y ago47:23

47:23

The book of Acts is a Historical Narrative but we tend to read it as more than that. We tend to approach the book of Acts as if it were a blueprint for church. Although we can learn a lot about church from Acts, the driving force of the book and the most dynamic character in it is the Holy Spirit. Join Ryan and Rodrigo as they discuss how the point…

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Demystifying the Prophets 37:32

5+ y ago37:32

37:32

We tend to approach the Prophets with some degree of mystery. This is in great part due to the fact that they tell the future and are the voice of God. Is this mystery, however, appropriate to the prophets role and message. In this podcast we try to take the mystery away from the prophets in order to help you understand them better and ultimately g…

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Not What We Are Used To 15:15

5+ y ago15:15

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The Bible is an ancient document. As such elements of literature like the narrator is different than what we are used to. Something else that is different is how these narrators portray their characters. Understanding how they are different is an important part of reading the Bible in a deep way.By Ether MMC

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Ether Talks - Church not Church 49:47

5+ y ago49:47

49:47

Figuring out how to do church is hard. There are many things to take into account especially when we consider something like Sunday service. We can spend a lot of time and energy figuring out how to welcome people, what songs to sing, how to address the people who come in late. All of these things are good but is planning and structure the best way…

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Ether Talks - Conflict in Marriage 44:22

5+ y ago44:22

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Conflict is a given in marriage, what is not as common is coming to an actual point of forgiveness. Carma Kuhn, a certified Mental Health Counselor who specializes in marriage, joins us to talk about how to arrive at an actual place of forgiveness in marriage. Join us as Carma shares her expertise on a subject that most of us think we know but we a…

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Biblical Genres - How To Study the Bible Series 44:48

5+ y ago44:48

44:48

We read books, we listen to music, we watch TV shows and movies all the while keeping into account the particular genre they belong to. Genres set our expectaions and help us understand what we are consuming. The Bible has genres as well, each with its particular features that should set expectations and help us understand what we are reading. Howe…

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Bible Hermeneutics - How to Study the Bible Series 59:41

5+ y ago59:41

59:41

The Bible, although an ancient document, is relevant to us today because it applies to our lives. How it applies to our lives is a more intriguing and complicated question. The process of answering this question is called hermeneutics which is the next topic in our How to Study the Bible series. In this episode of our podcast we took Galatians 5, e…

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Ether Talks - Gospel Centered Discipleship 49:23

5+ y ago49:23

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As Christians we can live lives that are ritualistic. We know things we have to do to be faithful, the places we need to be and the times we need to show up at. This can create a life in which we are constantly wondering, "Am I doing enough?" This is the place in which Keith Winship, minister at the Clemson Foothills Church, found himself in. A pla…

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Ether Podcast - Ether Talks - Small Group Leadership 1:01:42

6y ago1:01:42

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Travis Albritton creator of the Practical Christian Podcast and author of the book Small Group Leader Secrets, joins this Ether Talk to talk about how to best lead a small group. Whether you are a new or experienced family group leader you will want to listen to this podcast. We talk about, among other things, why do small groups; how to lead an en…

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Ether Podcast - How to Study the Bible - Exegesis 1:02:56

6y ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Rodrigo, Rachel and Ryan each pick a passage to exegetic and then we talk about it!By Ether MMC

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Ether Podcast - Ether Talks - The Importance of Bible Study 54:00

6y ago54:00

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We know we should read the Bible; but how much? How deep should we get into it? In the spectrum between casual reader to Bible scholar, where should the average christian be? How should the Bible shape our political views. Alfredo Valentin from the Big Apple Church joins this Ether Talk us to discuss these questions and much more.…

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Ether Podcast: Challenges of Reading Scripture 1:00:33

6y ago1:00:33

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The core message and story line of the Bible are simple to understand, at the same time reading the Bible has its challenges. Especially when we take into account the range of consequences in interpreting the Bible incorrectly. In this new episode of our "How to Study the Bible" we discuss some of the challenges in interpreting Scripture, what is a…

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Ether Podcast - Ether Talks - Obstacles to the Kingdom of God 1:05:14

6y ago1:05:14

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Steve LaFrance, youth minister in the One Miami Church joins us to talk about obstacles to advancing the Kingdom of God. Obstacles that at times are part of our church culture or society that can get in the way of us advancing the Kingdom of God! WARNING: as part of this episode we talk politics!By Ether MMC

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Ether Podcast: Not About Us 56:15

6y ago56:15

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In this the first podcast episode on our new series on How to Study the Bible we talk about how the Bible is not about us but it is about God. Even though it may seem counterintuitive realizing the fact that the Bible is about God can enrich the way that we learn and apply Scripture to our lives.By Ether MMC

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Bridging the Gap between the Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testaments 55:28

6y ago55:28

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Johnny Reus is back to further discuss the Holy Spirit. On our last Ether Talk, he discussed the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament. Now he discusses the events that bridge the gap between the Old and New Testaments. We often think that the Holy Spirit's form and function changed between the Old and New Testaments. Upon further study however, we disc…

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Ether Talks 1 - The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament 49:28

6y ago49:28

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We are starting a new podcast segment that we are calling Ether Talks. In it we invite someone to come on and talk to us about a Bible topic they are passionate about. For this first episode we invited Johnny Reus, college and young professionals ministry in the Palm Beach Church of Christ, to talk to us about the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament. …

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The Beginning 54:46

6y ago54:46

54:46

Mark 14-16 cover the last supper through the resurrection of the Christ. Then the book suddenly ends. We discuss some reasons as to why Mark would have ended his book in this way. We also give our final thoughts and lessons learned from the Gospel of Mark.By Ether MMC

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Jesus and the Temple Pt3 56:42

6y ago56:42

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As the disciples admire the temple, Jesus tells them that soon there will not be a stone left of the temple. The disciples reaction upon hearing this is to ask when will this happen to which Jesus replies with a prophecy that seems mysterious and confusing. In this podcast we try to tackle the meaning of the prophecy as well as the question, what i…

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Jesus and the Temple Pt2 - Jesus and the Sanhedrin 54:45

6y ago54:45

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When jesus comes to Jerusalem he gets into a series of conflicts with all the different members of the religious council known as the Sanhedrin. This council was the highest religious and political authority in all of Israel and also the group directly responsible for Jesus' crucifixion. In this podcast we go deep into the background of the Sanhedr…

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Jesus at the Temple Pt1 1:04:14

6y ago1:04:14

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When Jesus comes to Jerusalem, all of his activity revolves around the Temple. Including turning over of tables, driving people out of the temple courts and in chapter 13 of Mark prophesying about the destruction of the once magnificent building. One of the reasons why the men of the Sanhedrin seek to kill the so called Messiah is because of what h…

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Divorce Pt2 - Mark 10:1-12 57:12

6y ago57:12

57:12

On our last episode we discussed the topic of divorce through Mark 10:1-12. We limited our discussion to the aformentioned scripture and the scripture that it alludes to in Deuteronomy. On this episode, with the aid of a guest speaker John Brush, elder of the Broward Church of Christ, we go even more in depth as we discuss many of the issues of dis…

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Divorce Pt1 - Mark 10:1-12 51:43

6y ago51:43

51:43

Our society seems to make less and less of the issue of divorce. In Mark 10:1-12 the Pharisees approach Jesus about the topic, which was much more of a big deal in their time. Jesus teaching on divorce can seem strict and narrow. Fact that creates a lot of controversy in Christian circles. Join as we discuss this topic in part one of a two part ser…

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Morals For Disciples 57:42

6y ago57:42

57:42

From Mark 8 through 10 Jesus teaches discipleship and the morals of his kingdom. He challenges pre conceived notions of morality and challenges us to live in a way that does good to those around us. Listen as we discuss how Jesus wants us to live and the way it can impact the world!By Ether MMC

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Transfiguration 1:01:07

6y ago1:01:07

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After revealing to his disciples for the first time that he is going to die, Jesus takes Peter, James and John up on a mountain where he is transfigured. This event is monumental, it ties many symbolism of the old testament to Jesus' ministry and it is a clear sign that Jesus is the Messiah and that the Kingdom of God is here!…

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To Lose Is Gain 49:39

6+ y ago49:39

49:39

In this episode of the Ether Podcast, Ryan and Rodrigo discuss Jesus' teaching on discipleship in depth. A teaching that demands that we lose ourselves for the sake of Christ. A teaching that is the only way for us to truly find life.By Ether MMC

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Questions and THE QUESTION 37:04

6+ y ago37:04

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Questions are important but maybe no more important than the one question Jesus asks his disciples. Join us as we discuss the importance of questions and the importance of THE question!By Ether MMC

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The Gospel is for Everyone 37:46

6+ y ago37:46

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A trip to gentile land highlights a huge difference between the Pharisees and Jesus. With their teachings and traditions the Pharisees make their faith exclusive and isolated from Gentiles. Jesus on the other hand goes among them and performs the same miracles he does in Israel. Join us as we discuss the accessibility of the Gospel, why it was a bi…

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We Stink at Morality 54:49

6+ y ago54:49

54:49

Morality, no matter the flavor we adhere to, is a crucial part of our every day living. It determines our behavior and helps us navigate our lives. During the time of Jesus, the Pharisees were deeply attached to morality, so much so that they clung to a series of religious norms that would ensure their purity and righteousness. Jesus, however, duri…

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Discipleship is Trust 46:52

6+ y ago46:52

46:52

Ignorant? Stubborn? A little bit of both? These are questions that we could ask ourselves about Jesus' Apostles. One thing we cannot deny is that in spite of their possible ignorance or stubbornness, they obeyed and trusted Jesus. What they clearly display is faith. A faith that we have a great deal to learn from. Join us as we discuss Mark 6:30-56…

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Man of Peace - Mk 6:7-13 1:02:36

6+ y ago1:02:36

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Jesus gives very specific instruction when he sends out the twelve and later the seventy two. Embedded in that instruction is a principle that Jesus and his disciples used to evangelize the world. The "Person of Peace" principle is a tool that can make our evangelism extremely effective. We have a special guest on this podcast that will help explai…

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Lack of Faith - Mark 6:1-6 42:18

6+ y ago42:18

42:18

Jesus was always looking for people of faith. One of the places in which we would expect he would find it is in his own hometown. However, there, he finds a glaring lack of it. We can tend to look down on the people of Nazareth for treating the Christ in a bad way, but would we have been very different? In this podcast we discuss the factors that m…

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Fear of Jesus, Mark 4:35-4:43 48:01

6+ y ago48:01

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Jesus calms the storm and saves the lives of his disciples. Their reaction is to be fear him. Likewise the people who witness Jesus drive several demons out of a man are afraid and ask him and his companions to leave. Was fearing Jesus a bad reaction to have? We generally consider fear a negative emotion, one that drives us away from people. Yet, f…

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Parables of Jesus - Mark 4:1-29 40:37

6+ y ago40:37

40:37

Starting in chapter 4, Jesus would begin teaching in parables, often starting with the word "Listen". Some of these short simple stories held rich insight as to the nature and breath of the Kingdom of God. Others were meant for self reflection that would lead to repentance. Yet, Jesus purposely taught in ambiguous short stories to keep some people …

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Mark 1:16-3:35 Challenging Status Quo 41:52

6+ y ago41:52

41:52

When Jesus begins his ministry, he displays power and authority that astonishes his audience. Some follow him, some oppose him but they must all contend with their own expectations as to who the Messiah was supposed to be. In this Podcast we discuss the ways in which different people received Jesus as well as the different ways in which he challeng…

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Mark 1:1-13 An In Depth Look into John the Baptist 50:42

6+ y ago50:42

50:42

John the Baptist was a significant figure in the Bible and of his time. He serves as a bridge between the Old and New Testament. Like Elijah he is the messenger who prepares the way for the arrival of the Lord. He is even spoken about by ancient historians like Josephus. Yet this revolutionary gives us a valuable lesson in humility as the basis of …

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Gospel of Mark - Intro 44:42

6+ y ago44:42

44:42

Welcome to the first EtherMMC Podcast where Rodrigo and Ryan delve deeper into the historical context in which Mark was written. During the 60s A.D. early Christians were being persecuted in the most gruesome manner and although we might not directly relate to their lifestyle or level of commitment we do need to ask ourselves: How easily do I shrin…

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