Bible & Bourbon with Pastor Ben

Join us for a soul-stirring journey as we delve into the profound teachings of Matthew 6:5-15, commonly known as The Lord's Prayer. In this captivating episode, we explore the timeless wisdom and spiritual significance of these sacred verses. Tune in to this enlightening episode as we unpack the rich teachings of The Lord's Prayer, unveiling its profound spiritual truths and guiding prin...

In this enlightening discussion, we delve deep into the profound teachings of Matthew 5:33-6:4, exploring the transformative power of these verses in our lives. we explore the limitations of a literal interpretation of this verse and uncover its deeper meaning, which calls us to break the cycle of vengeance and embrace a more compassionate approach to conflict resolution. Drawing upon real-life ex...

Jesus talks about the big three: murder, adultery, and divorce. He challenges the traditional beliefs that people held about these three sins and forces them to view these sins with a new outlook. 

5 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them. The Beatitudes He said: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,     for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn,     for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek,     for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst f...

Before the Sermon on the Mount Jesus traveled and performed many miracles. However, Jesus was doing more than just healing people's bodies, he was preparing them to find him!

Jesus called out to Peter and Andrew while they were casting fishing nets into the water. They heard his call and left their boat to follow him. How can we follow Jesus like them in our lives?

The Devil tempted Jesus in the wilderness before he began his ministry. What can we learn from the way that Jesus handled his temptation? 

Rev. Mike Gatton leads a youth trip each summer giving Christian high schoolers from the state of Kentucky the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. and New York City to explore different places of worship. These high schoolers visit mosques, synagogues, and temples in addition to historical sites from our country's founding. Mike has spent over 50 years in ministry and even though he turn...

Jesus's first public act of ministry was to be baptized by John in the Jordan River. However, why was this his first act? Learn the answer to this question and more!

Who is the voice calling out in the wilderness? Why did John the Baptist come before Christ? And what did he have to say? Learn the answers to these questions and more from our discussion of Matthew 3: 1-12. 

The Magi don't return to Herod, but that doesn't stop him. Herod orders the death of all young boys in Bethlehem. What does this mean for Jesus and how does it connect with the story of Moses?

This week on Bible and Bourbon we will study the travelers known as the Wisemen, Kings, or Magi. We will discuss what their visit meant to early Christians and how it was viewed by King Herod. 

This week on Bible and Bourbon with Pastor Ben we will be discussing the Christmas Story as told in the Gospel of Matthew. 

This week on Bible and Bourbon with Pastor Ben we will study the genealogy of Jesus and learn how a list of names can tell us a lot about God's plan!

This week on Bible and Bourbon with Pastor Ben we will study the 4th chapter of Jonah. We will see Jonah complain to God about the salvation of the Nivevites. God will show Jonah through the life and death of a plant the error of his ways. Additionally, God will also allow us to learn something from Jonah to take into our own life. 

This week on Bible and Bourbon with Pastor Ben we will study the 3rd chapter of Jonah. We will see Jonah complete his mission and preach God's word to the people of Ninevah. The people full accept God's words and repent, but it seems like this is not what Jonah hoped for. 

Jonah is trapped in the belly of a big fish, however, while he is in the fish he offers a rather unique prayer. 

Learn what happens when Jonah is confronted with stormy seas. How does he face the anger of God differently than those sailors around him? 

Jonah is one of the oddest books of the Bible. People often see it as nothing more than a story about a man and a whale, but there is a lot more going on in this short book. This week we will try to understand the background of the book before studying the first four verses.