A podcast where we test everything so that we can hold fast to what is good and abstain from what is evil
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Are we witnessing the fulfillment of the prophecies of Revelation in our lifetime?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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Episode 83, Spiritual, but Not Religious?
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Episode 82, Should Christians Use Tobacco?
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How can Christians reconcile the pleas for judgment against one's enemies that we find in the Old Testament? Are such prayers inconsistent with the command to love our enemies?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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Those who are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God. How does the Spirit lead us today?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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Episode 79, Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit
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What was the purpose of spiritual gifts? Do Christians still exercise spiritual gifts today?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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Episode 78, The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit
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How can we understand the idea of God's Spirit dwelling within us as Christians?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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Is the Holy Spirit a person? Is the Holy Spirit God? What is the Holy Spirit?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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We can read about many different baptisms in the New Testament, so what did Paul mean when he said there is one baptism in Ephesians 4:4-6?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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Episode 75, Questions About Assembling During a Pandemic
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This episode was recorded via zoom. Audio is not as quality as usual. Content quality is for you to decide. I (Larsen) forgot to hit record as we got started, so it jumps right in at the point where I started. Hope you find some value in thinking along with us.By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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Episode 73, The Importance of Communication
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What are some principles that should guide the way we talk to one another?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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Episode 68, How Should Christians Treat the Disciplined?
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Episode 67, How should Christians react to crisis?
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Episode 65, Should women speak in church?
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In this episode, we attempt to root Paul's limitations on women speaking in the longer story of Scripture.By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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Episode 64, Does it matter what church I attend?
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In this episode, we address questions about the church we are a member of. Does the New Testament have anything to say about that?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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Episode 63, Cultivating Godliness in our Children
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In this episode, we consider some ways in which we can begin to teach and train our children in the ways of righteousness.By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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Episode 62, Jesus View of Old Testament Stories (and why it matters)
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What did Jesus believe about the authenticity of Old Testament stories that reported extraordinary events? Why should we trust Him? How does the resurrection point to His authority and trustworthiness?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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There are many ancient texts that report amazing events. Some of those texts are or have been even held up by people as religiously significant. Why should one think about the Bible in a different way? What makes it unique among ancient literature?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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In this episode, we consider how discipline fits into God's plan for raising children.By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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In this episode, we introduce the idea of raising godly children. What do parents need to know as they embrace that responsibility?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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In this episode, we consider the concept that some specific laws of God might be set aside for some "greater good" or higher ethical principle.By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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Episode 57, Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage
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Questions about regarding God's will concerning marriage, divorce, and remarriage. While we cannot speak to every specific, Jesus' teaching in Matthew 19 gives us a sure foundation upon which to base our discussions.By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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Episode 56, Is Church Discipline Biblical?
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What is the biblical basis for church discipline? Why would it be carried out and when and how should is be done?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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Episode 55, How Should We Dress for Worship?
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Do our clothes say something about us? Does the Bible speak to how we ought to dress for worship? What are some principles that can guide us as we make these decisions?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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Episode 54, What does the Bible say about Pornography?
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Is pornography wrong? Why is it such an epidemic? What are some steps to overcome this temptation?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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Episode 53, Why Do We Have So Many English Translations of the Bible?
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Episode 52, How Do We Respond to Violence Around Us?
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In this episode, we have a conversation with our guest, Kris Emerson, about how Christians should respond to the violence around us. Kris hosts the Excel Still More podcast which provides practical help on growing in the Christian life. You can find his episodes at excelstillmore.lifeBy Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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Episode 51, Faith or Works or Faith and Works for Salvation?
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In this episode, we consider the relationship between faith and works for salvation.By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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In this our 50TH episode, we reflect on our experience and some things we've learned along the way.By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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Episode 49, Is the Trinity a Biblical Concept?
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How do we reckon with the Biblical information that indicates that there is one God and that there are different persons within the Godhead?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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What does the Bible teach about the divinity of Jesus?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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How far can a Christian's patriotism go?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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Episode 46, Do I Need to be Part of a Local Church?
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Where do local churches fit in God's plan for Christians?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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What role does baptism play in our salvation and why is there such opposition to it?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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Episod 44, Does Everything Happen for a Reason?
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Did God specifically will everything that happens? What is the relationship between what desires and what God decrees?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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What is the unforgivable sin that Jesus mentions in Matthew 12 and Mark 3? How can we avoid committing this sin?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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What is God's purpose and pattern for music in worship under the new covenant?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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Episode 41, The Story of the Bible, Part II
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The story of the Bible culminates in Jesus. How does Jesus fulfill the story of the Bible and how does the story continue?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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What is the unified story that the Bible tells and how does that help us make sense of its various parts? In this episode, we survey the Old Testament and look for the unifying thread.By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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What is the Bible? Is it a hodge-podge of ancient stories? a book of rules only? In this episode, we make the case that the Bible is a unified record of God's dealings with humanity.By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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Episode 38, Generic and Specific Authority
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What about things that aren't specifically mentioned in the Scriptures? How do we know whether it is or isn't authorized?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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Episode 37, Financially Support Evangelism
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In this episode, we consider the pattern for churches monetarily support of those who preach and teach the gospel.By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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In this episode, we consider the church's responsibility and limitations in taking care of the needy.By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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Episode 35, Raising Money in New Testament Churches
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How did churches fund their God-given work?By Jarred McCrary, Tadd Corder, Larsen Plyler, Lonnie Oldag
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