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Join us for the first episode of our new series "Men of Integrity," where we explore the captivating story of the Jewish exile from the perspective of the prophet Jeremiah and how it leads into the Book of Daniel. Discover the significance of the Shmita and the Year of Jubilee, and how the disobedience of the Jewish people led to their downfall. But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. Explore the wisdom and faithfulness of God in the midst of difficult circumstances and find encouragement and guidance for how to stand firm in your faith in a world that seeks to pull you away from the Lord.

Welcome to the Jesus Name News Podcast! In this episode, we're concluding our series on the Fruit of the Spirit. We'll be discussing the final gift: Self Control. Get ready to learn about the Greek meaning of "egkrateia" and how it relates to acting in our own strength. We'll also be examining the dangers of a lack of self control and how it can lead to excessive and wasteful behavior. And don't forget about the constant temptation of the world trying to draw us away from our self control. But don't worry, because we have the key to freedom through Jesus Christ. So let's dive in and discuss how to run the race in order to win and cultivate the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.

Discover the true meaning of faith with the Jesus Name News Podcast! Join us as we explore this topic and learn why faith is not just a belief, but an action. Our discussion delves into biblical examples that illustrate the active nature of faith and how it can move mountains, raise the dead, heal the sick, and help us live in the joy of the Lord. However, we also discuss the dangers of doubt and how it can lead to heresy and false doctrine. Tune in now to be inspired to trust in God's promises and live a life of faithfulness. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking discussion!

This week we are coming to the final episode of our series on the Jesus Code! We’ve talked about how Jesus talked in code about the End Times and we’ve looked at Jesus’ coded messages about the lost, now we are going to look at how Jesus spoke about seed and sowing seed. The salvation of the people we come into contact with cannot be up to our actions. We can’t “till” someone’s heart enough or strategize enough that they come to Jesus and are saved because of me. Its because of them, their decision, and the pull of God on their heart. Till the ground. Work it. Do everything you can. But the reality is that the cares of this life and the allure of riches are going to rob us of those who have walked with us for a season. Pray for them anyways. A lack of faith and a closed mind is going to cause some to never hear. Pray for them anyways. Love them anyways. A lack of depth and an inability to withstand persecution and trials is going to take others away. Pray for them, as well. Next week, we will be taking the week off to prepare for our next 8 episode series, "The Fruit of the Spirit!"

Last week we discussed the prodigal and how we need to pause, sometimes, and think about the love of the Father. We need to remember the vast spaces that God’s love can cover. It sounds like a great way to end a parable, right? "Leave it alone, close the book, and call it a day, Jesus." I’m positive that everyone around Jesus was fine with that part of the parable. But, Jesus was not done with this parable. He had one more point to make. This week we’re going to look at that point in the second part of the Parable of the Prodigal Son with the son who stayed in the father’s house.

We all know a the story of The Prodigal Son. Because of that, we often gloss over the meaning and significance of  the story. We tend to desire deeper theological wisdoms and ideas. Yet, there is nothing deeper than the love of God. This week, we pause to talk about the Prodigal - his journey, story, and reasoning. Despite all of it, he still had a father who wanted him - who loved him.

Lost. We've all lost something or someone. We all know that feeling of having lost or being lost. In Luke 15, Jesus gave us three parables, and this week we will focus on the first two. The Lost Sheep and The Lost Coin are two of the most impactful stories Jesus told in the Gospels, but Luke gave us a clue in the first couple of verses about Jesus' intentions with these parables. They were for those who were standing by, but they were spoken to the Pharisees and Scribes who murmured about Jesus' receiving sinners. There are many things at play with these parables, but the part we ignore is the culture of Jesus' day. However, it is critical to understanding what Jesus' expects from His people and to understanding the depth and height of God's never ending love for His creation.

The Parable of the Sheep and Goats are the third of the three parables in the 25th chapter of Matthew. Yet, we ended up at Stephen's job, and the one thing that the disciples believed was so important that it was the first official act of the apostles. Stephen was just doing his job when he became a martyr, and it's there that we settle in with this episode.

This week, we continue examining The Jesus Code and expounding upon Matthew 25 and what it means to be ready for Jesus’ return. This time, there are some servants, talents, and a master. Jesus uses something that if we don’t have it, we’re in trouble, to show us what He expects His people to do.

We kick off Season 3 and “The Jesus Code” series! To be clear, we’re not talking about some hidden code like a lot of people say is in the Bible. We’re just speaking of the stories Jesus told to people and his disciples. These stories reveal critical insight into what Jesus wanted His followers to be like, what He expected of His followers, and how to be prepared for His coming. We start out this series investigating the parables of the End Times, and how they can help us to understand what we must do to be ready for His return! 

We close out season 2 talking about our absolute favorite topic - the Holy Spirit! If you have the Spirit of God in you, as it said in Romans 8:9, you have access to the all conquering power of God being for you. Going before you. Freeing you from accusations of Satan, and breaking off the chains of condemnation. We are so bold in this that the apostle Paul issued a challenge. WHO SHALL SEPARATE US FROM THE LOVE OF CHRIST?

Baptism is essential. It's not done for just a public display of faith. It is essential to our salvation. This week, we continue our "In the Name" series looking into the Scriptures for evidence that baptism is FOR THE PURIFICATION of sins (aka - remission of penalties, forgiveness, etc.). Repentance is where we die and turn and become different, but baptism is where we are cleansed from the impurities of our sins. Without baptism, the sin is still attached to us and we are still branded as unclean. Baptism is done in Jesus’ name not just because that’s what Peter said in Acts 2 (although that’s important), but because it is LITERALLY the baptism of Jesus done by the Apostles in the Gospel accounts and continued into the Book of Acts. There is no scriptural reason to baptize any other way.

Roman's 8 starts out telling us that there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. Why? Christ’s appearance and death condemned sin. It disarmed death, which is the condemnation of the sinner. Because God loves His creation so much, He sent His own Son in the likeness of corruptible flesh to do what the Law could not, which is to create a bridge to rectify the God-sized gap between God and man. God chose repentance. God chose that changing of mind and heart to begin the journey back to Him. We'll discuss that journey of restoration of mind and spirit this week!

The dictionary defines prophecy as “a prediction”. Even in modern Christian cultures, we often use “prophecy” to describe predictions of the future and treat the gift of prophecy as one who tells about future events and makes predictions. We use “prophecy conferences” to talk about End Time events that are all about trying to use the Bible to predict geopolitical events. While, yes, the books of Ezekiel, Daniel, and Revelation contain prophecy and eschatological content, the ministry of prophets is NOT all about telling future events. 

Kicking off our last series of season 2, we talk about those who deliberately lie and peddle conspiracy theories. This issue is not a strange thing to American Christianity as one of the earliest conspiracy theories about a politician circulated in the 1790s! We still see American Christianity grappling with politics vs. doctrine, self-preservation vs. total submission to God’s will, and theory vs. theology.

America is just like Sodom if not worse. Well, at least, that's what many people have said for decades. However, if we’ve been saying for decades that if God doesn’t punish America, He’ll have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah, what exactly is it that we believe America has done to such an extent that it compares in any way to what Sodom did? What is it exactly that puts us on their level and how can we have been saying this for decades and it not now be true? Find out on this week's episode of the Jesus Name News Podcast!

Continuing our October series, "Secrets of the Damned", this week we are looking at what seems to be thought of as a weird quirk of translation, but upon looking deeper into the topic appears to actually be a bold statement against the gods of this world! Is it Sea of Reeds, Red Sea, both? The entire story of exodus seems to point toward a much bolder declaration of the power of Yahweh!

As we finish our look at the letter to the Doomed Church, we look to a second letter to one specific leader of that church: Philemon. We also look deeper into the life and past of Onesimus, the man who delivered these letters and the amazing reason for his delivery: he was returning to the master who he sinned against.

Last week we continued our look at the letter to the doomed church talking about Paul’s answer to the ancient Gnostic questions and the modern postmodern questions being simply a knowledge of who Jesus Christ actually is. Continuing to move forward in this message to a new church we are going to look at the new life that we have in Christ. In the scriptures we look at this week, Paul speaks of death quite a lot, and that death is then connected to our new life.

In this power-packed episode, we go toe-to-toe with post-modernism and relative truth. Paul had some strong words for the church at Colossae regarding their superstitions and the philosophical world they were part of. Paul boldly proclaimed that Jesus was the full embodiment of the Godhead, but more than that; Paul declared that every single bit of human knowledge, existence, and exploits must bow to one name and one word.

An important letter sent to a city on the brink of utter destruction. The city has history, but is functionally small and most people are newer to the area. The church is having trouble, being overrun by false teaching and bad morals. Worst of all, no one seems aware of the very imminent destruction about to befall them. This is the stage that is set for the letter of Paul to the church of Colossae.

We conclude our series on the book of Nehemiah talking about some familiar characters, Sanballat and Tobiah. The high priest and his family had allied themselves and married children of these two men. The result? Their example led all of Judah down a path of sin, unrighteousness, and wickedness. We'll talk about these wicked priests, and how their choices echo into modern day.

The work on the wall is going on well. Nehemiah turns to the spiritual needs of the people. He calls on the scribe and priest, Ezra. Ezra was sent by decree of Artaxerxes to teach the law of God to the people of Judah. The reaction to the Law being read was one of sorrow and shame, but some famous words are uttered, "The Joy of the Lord is your strength." With that, we begin seeing some startling connections to Peter, the Holy Ghost, and even Pentecost!

Up next, we move into Nehemiah's passion for his people. When Jewish nobles and elites were taking advantage of the poor and those affected harshly by famine, Nehemiah rose up as a voice for them. It is a reminder that Jesus has as heart for the poor and the needy. He's interested in showing our faith as His people. Nehemiah's example reminds us to speak up for the hopeless, poor, and needy.

Buckle up! This one is a LONG one, but it is probably one our best episodes EVER! We got so into this vital discussion that we lost track of time. This week we find that Nehemiah has began working on the wall, but he's had an encounter with Sanballat, Tobiah, and Gesham. We take a close look at who each of these men were, and we dive into Nehemiah's response to them each time they showed up. The walls weren't complete, and Nehemiah decided to set guards in the breaches and in the low places of the wall. That led us to explore the gaps and low places in the church. Where the church is silent, the world will fill in the gaps. That's why it is so vital for us to guard the gaps and fill those gaps!

This week we continue our discussion on the book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah had risen to a prominent place in ancient Persian society. Unlike many in his position, he did not use it to continue his own comfort, influence, and power. He used his position to help God's people economically, spiritually, politically, and emotionally.

The world that Nehemiah lived in was one of betrayal, murder, jealousy, and hatred. It was often filled with enemies foreign and domestic. In the midst of it all, Nehemiah stood as a righteous man. We begin this week looking at the province of Judah under Persian rule. How did the economic, social, political, and cultural norms of the day impact Judah? We find that Judah fell from prominence. Its people were impoverished, both spiritually and physically. Jerusalem's walls laid in ruin. Ezra was pushing reforms, but the people were not listening, but Nehemiah has a Holy Ambition to rebuild Jerusalem and help it achieve the plan that God had for it.

This week, we take a break from doing a series and start something new. We sat down with Derek's grandfather and dad to glean wisdom and insight into pentecostalism. What we got were numerous stories of the miraculous, angels, dreams, and demonic encounters! You don't want to miss this!

On our final episode of the Identity Crisis series, we turn to the much debated topic of a woman's authority in the church. Throughout the Pentecostal movement there have been both factions that support women in places of authority and disapprove of women in places of authority. We'll begin with her hair and get into what Paul was saying to the Corinthian church!

We've leaned into the oneness debate before, but we've never done it like this. This week we trace the tzitzit to an encounter that Jesus had with someone while He was on his way to perform a miracle for someone else. A woman, who had suffered for twelve years, was religious, romantically, and socially isolated because of her condition. Yet, she heard that the man named Jesus that had cast out demons and healed many people was passing by her way. She seized the moment and grabbed the tzitzit of Jesus. In this power packed episode, we'll uncover the Mighty God in Christ through the power of the fringe of His garment.

Jesus said that He did not come to bring peace but a sword. John records an exchange with a woman caught in adultery that is one of the most beautiful stories of Jesus' grace and mercy. However, Jesus turned to her accusers and had a debate with them. This debate led to the religious elite and the Jews who were standing there to have an identity crisis within themselves. They refused to accept Jesus for who He was, and it sparked much debate within themselves about who they were. We'll get into the details of why Jesus chose to have this exchange.

We turn back the dial about 4,000 years to ancient Canaan and Egypt. We find a man whose father was a deceiver, and his mother was favored. This man, at a young age, was given a garment that was adorned with many colors. It identified him as favored, special, and an heir to the promises of his father. Yet, his older brothers became angry. They knew that their younger brother jumped to the front of the line, and their younger brother had the audacity to dream of greatness. So, they took his garment from him and covered it in blood. They wanted him dead, but this young man ended up a slave, a prisoner, and eventually governor of Egypt. Though his tzitzit was stripped from him, it never stopped identifying him. The dreamer and the savior of God's chosen people, Joseph, stands as a type and shadow for our Savior.

Up next in our latest series, we get into the identity crisis Saul had. From the very beginning we see warning signs of Saul's character when they can't find him at the assembly. But, Saul's major issue is not just an inability to take responsibility. It's that his repentance and worship were shallow. His heart could only be changed for a short time before he was doing evil again. Though he prophesied and was anointed, Saul lost his position because he became wrapped up in his position rather than being obedient and submitting to God. After that, God sought out David - a man after God's own heart. David would reach out against Saul, and it would show Saul that his kingdom was at an end. However, David understood his place and God's place. He knew God would exalt him at the appointed time - not in his time. 

What could an ancient piece of garment unlock about Jesus, the Holy Ghost, the Church, and several major figures in faith? In the Ancient Near East (not just Jewish cultures) there is a tradition of tassels that provide an identity to those who wear it. The elaborate tassel was an extension of the hem and could be used as an identification or as a signature of documents. It often was used as a form of ID for nobility and those who had money/status. The tassel is known in Judaism as the tzitzit. The tassel that God commanded Moses to have made that would remind the Hebrews of who they were and who God is, but it is also a foreshadowing of one of the most important New Testament doctrines.

Joseph, Samuel, Saul, Jesus, and Paul all have something unique in common. A specific article of clothing is mentioned in the Bible for good and bad reasons. This article of clothing? The tzitzit. It carried so much weight and intricacy in ancient times that it could be used as a signature, but it's also tied to identity - as a Jew and as a person. The tzitzit are used to remind Jews who they are and who God is. In this latest series, we're going to dig into Joseph's colorful coat, Samuel's torn cloak, Saul's cut tzitzit, Jesus' tzitzit, and Paul's writings about women's hair. It is ALL connected!

Our last episode in this series takes us to the armor of God. Sadly, this subject has been reduced to an occasional Sunday School lesson. However, this subject is far deeper than anyone could every imagine. The armor finds its roots in an Old Testament passage written by an ancient prophet. Each piece is intentionally selected by Paul to not only convey meaning, but to signify the spiritual power of Christians. But, How do we put on the armor of God? We'll talk about that!

Our next installment of our series on Ephesians carries us to the extremely sensitive and important topic of marriage. This week, though, we didn't just want to lean on our knowledge. So, we invited two special guests - our wives. We wanted to deliver something that could help everyone! We will look at what submission in marriage means from a woman's perspective, and we will get into our personal lives. You'll also get a sneak at us, as husbands getting fussed at (a little - it's all in good fun)!

Up next in the "Church of Half-Truth" series, Larry and Derek explore why we get the fivefold ministry WRONG. Each ministry is much more than just offices or titles. It's a calling, an action, and a lifestyle. However, there are some that say prophets and apostles no longer exist, but there are flaws and misrepresentation of scripture that lead to that thinking. What are those flaws and misrepresentations? Scriptures are taken out of context and skewed to fit the idea that prophets and apostles have ceased. Further, if we are Spirit-filled believers, each of these offices should be alive inside of our own lives!

Our 50th episode! We kick off our newest series "Church of the Half-Truth" with a discussion of the culture and history of Ephesus according the secular and biblical sources. Pre-Christian Ephesus was the center of worship for the goddess Artemis. The worship of Artemis was heavily women led - mostly for all the wrong reasons. The cult of Artemis created false empowerment for women. However, in many ways, these "half-truths" are still prevalent in our secular and church culture today - making us a modern reflection of those ancient half-truths.

Closing out our "Risen" series, Derek and Larry get into the historicity of the resurrection. Why should the resurrection be a historical FACT? As Christians, we boldly declare the resurrection, but one key piece of evidence of detractors of Jesus' resurrection is missing - the body of Jesus. The tomb was empty. That's what we know based on every account. He is risen!

This week, we explore secret disciples and the three darkest days known to humanity. What is the significance behind Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea's presence at the entombment of Christ? Was it three entire days in the grave, or was it Friday to Sunday? We'll also explore why the facts and details of the burial matter to many people!

On this week's episode, we leave the lighter subjects of last week and discuss one of the most brutal things that a human could ever go through - crucifixion. Jesus' beating and crucifixion was as intense as it comes. Beaten & bloodied to the point of being unrecognizable, Jesus boldly stood before Herod and Pilate. He even had a conversation with Pilate in the final moments of his life that would make many of look foolish. We'll discuss what crucifixion looks like and just how excruciating it was for Jesus to die on a cross.

This week, we pit two disciples against one another. Judas is portrayed as a greedy man, and the most infamous traitor in all of history. He was a nobleman, and Jesus trusted him with the money bag. Yet, it seems that everyone knew Judas was shifty. That same shiftiness would ultimately result in his own demise. However, we often give Peter a pass. He denied Jesus as Jesus was led from trial to trial. It's even said that they met eyes when Peter denied him the third time. Peter seemed to have an unpredictable streak. He cut off the ear of a temple guard trying to defend Jesus, and he consistently showed his temper throughout the Gospels and Acts. We'll take a close look at each of these men's betrayals, and end at what we can learn from Judas' betrayal and death.

Kicking off our new series, "Risen", we look at the history of Easter. Where did it start? Why did it start? Is Easter really pagan, and are our traditions really pagan? We'll also talk about how the date of Easter created one of the first real church controversies and almost caused an entire sect of Christians to be excommunicated by the Catholic Church! All this and more on this episode of the JNN Podcast!

After God looked on the nephilim and the wickedness of mankind, God decided to wipe it out - all of it. Except, one man and seven of his family members. That man was Noah. Why was Noah found righteous? Did the flood cover the entirety of the Earth, or was it just a local event? What did Jesus mean by "as it was in the days of Noah"? We'll answer all these questions in this week's episode of the JNN Podcast!

Late last Wednesday night, America received word that Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. Since then, the world has been encapsulated in this ongoing conflict. Nations have struggled to decide what they should do. We've seen billions of dollars worth of military aid go to Ukraine while Russia bombards the cities of Kyiv, Kharkiv, and others. Furthermore, Russia has hit civilian buildings, schools, and hospitals (and been unapologetic). On this bonus episode, we look at this from a Christian perspective. We are greatly concerned about the situation in Ukraine and fully support the Ukrainians in the defense of their country. We pray that good would prevail and ultimately God would have His ultimate will be done.

This week we look at the mysterious race of people known as "nephilim." What were they? WHO were they? Where did they come from? Why was God so frustrated with mankind and the nephilim that He chose to wipe it all out - saving only Noah? What's interesting is this doesn't just end with ancient Hebrew theology. This goes all the way into the New Testament & the apostles!

We continue our discussion about mankind this week with the fall. We ask some critical questions about the tree of knowledge of good and evil. We look at why Eve was comfortable talking to a snake. How in the world does this single event shape all of humanity and God's divine plan? Open your mind, and we'll take a look into the cultural influences evident on telling of this historical event.

Evolution or Creation? Science versus the Bible? This week we take a look at the scientific & theological explanations of mankind. Do they have to be totally at odds with each other? Were there other humans besides Adam & Eve present on Earth? There are so many questions surrounding the creation of humans!

This week we continue our dive into creation with an 'ages-old' question; How old is the earth? Some say 6,000 years old. Others say at least 12,000 years old. Many say 4.543 BILLION years old. Which is correct, and why are people walking away from the faith over the question of Earth's age?

Starting off season 2, Larry & Derek talk about creation & the mysterious creature, leviathan. Many know about the leviathan, but they never consider that it has a connection to creation. Leviathan is often what we'd consider to be a sea monster, but God spake of leviathan's presence around creation. What's up with that? We'll also look at the structure of the creation narrative, and discuss why there is more than one creation narrative in the Bible.

Merry Christmas to all - as Santa would say! This week we go back to the origins of Santa Claus and describe why we SHOULD teach our children about Santa Claus! Our story begins in a Turkish village about 1700 years ago, and it is a story that our children deserve to know about the beloved Christmas figure. We remove the commercialism of his name and talk about just the man - Saint Nicholas. It's a story that you don't want to miss out.

This week, we take a church-y route. We typically delve into various issues and ideas about Christianity. However, we took a break from the debate and deliver a sermon on the glory of Jesus and the wonder of the Messiah. During this season, let us not forget Who it is that gives us life and sustains us. Let us remember that His first coming met every criteria needed to be our Savior, and His second coming is imminent.

Continuing with our Christmas theme, we put on our wide-brimmed hats and go digging for the history of and the people surrounding Jesus' birth. If you have not dug into the history behind Jesus, you are missing out. There is a beautiful tapestry weaved during this period of history that allows us to see the dominoes fall into place for the coming Messiah. We'll also have some answers as to who these wise men were that visited Jesus and the approximate date of Jesus' birth!

As we enter the most wonderful time of the year, we turn a page to look at Hanukkah. What is it? How did it start? Hanukkah's history is a truly miraculous and interesting. We trace the theology and ideas back, and we look at the the period of silence from God. Just as God kept the lamp in the Temple burning, we hope that this episode brings you insight and new reverence to the holiday.

Hell. It's everyone's favorite place to send people if they don't agree with them, right? So, it must not be that bad. Well, it is that bad. This week, JNN dives into Hell. The history behind the theological formation of Hell gives us all the information about Hell that we never want to find out for ourselves. Hell is definitely real, but how did humans figure it out? How did ancient Judaism approach the afterlife and Hell, and why do Christian's feel the need to continuously use pagan symbology to understand Hell? We'll dive into all of it and more!

Hell. It's everyone's favorite place to send people if they don't agree with them, right? So, it must not be that bad. Well, it is that bad. This week, JNN dives into Hell. The history behind the theological formation of Hell gives us all the information about Hell that we never want to find out for ourselves. Hell is definitely real, but how did humans figure it out? How did ancient Judaism approach the afterlife and Hell, and why do Christian's feel the need to continuously use pagan symbology to understand Hell? We'll dive into all of it and more!

On this special episode of the Jesus Name News Podcast, we continue to grapple with the concept of purgatory. Is it as final as we think, and does it actually have a purpose besides sending the dead there to figure out where they want to spend eternity? We know the common ideas of what purgatory is and is not, but how close is it to Abraham's Bosom? Why does Jesus refer to Abraham's Bosom, and where does that terminology come from?

Up next on the Jesus Name News Podcast, we grapple with the concept of purgatory. Is it as final as we think, and does it actually have a purpose besides sending the dead there to figure out where they want to spend eternity? We know the common ideas of what purgatory is and is not, but how close is it to Abraham's Bosom? Why does Jesus refer to Abraham's Bosom, and where does that terminology come from?

Yes, we know that spooky szn is over, but we have at least two more "dark" episodes in us! This week we dive into the idea of reprobate. It's way more involved than just blasphemy of the Holy Spirit and the typical sins that are associated with it. In fact, the idea of reprobate prompted us to go all the way back to the Old Testament and the practice of metallurgy. This episode might make you rethink what a reprobate is and why it happens.

This week is the culmination of all things frightening! No tricks and all treats. We take on Halloween and see what level of truth there is to the popular stories and ideas surrounding Halloween. We are less worried about fun size candy bars versus full size candy bars and more worried about the truth of Halloween. Why does it even exist? We'll dig into it like a 7 year old digs into his bucket of candy on Halloween night!

This week, the Jesus Name News Podcast takes a turn to the End! Yes, the End Times - End of Days... whatever you want to call it. Larry and Derek break down what the Bible says about the Mark of Beast - not what your uncle says about it on Facebook. What we find through our study may surprise you. Is it a microchip? Is it a physical mark? Once again, to search for these answers, we find ourselves reaching all the way back to Genesis for answers and interpretation. This is one episode you do not want to miss!

With the beginning of October comes the Halloween season. With the Halloween season, we take a look at the more sinister side of theology and the world. This week we talk about Lucifer. Where this being came from? Who is Lucifer? Is his name even Lucifer? What is up with that rebellion in Heaven and fallen angels story?

On this week's episode, we dive into what made Cain & Abel so obviously different. Why would God accept the sacrifice of one and reject the other? How does this ancient times event reflect in our modern society and within ourselves?

This week, Larry and Derek tackle sports! The issue is entertaining, emotional, intense, and frustrating. We want to put into perspective how sports can be such an amazing thing. However, amazing things can quickly become sins if we are not putting God first. We'll look at why sports capture us so easily, and why they can become a dangerous idol.

On this week's episode, we dive into Teshuvah, forgiveness and repentance. We'll discuss what Teshuvah is, and why we as Christians should practice it - not just for a season but every single day!

On this week's podcast, Larry and Derek talk about the ones Jesus told the disciples not to refuse - children. We discuss what it means to "train up a child in the way of the Lord". How important are things like children's ministry, what is its purpose?