Solomon's Porch Teaching

In this episode, we talk about King Hezekiah and what we can learn from his example in 2 Kings. We also hear from Ruth as she shares how she has learned to handle change.

This topic has changed my life so much I had to start a podcast and write a book about it. I am learning that God gives us spiritual authority for many things, including how to live life without worry or concern. The Wall Street Journal said, “The pandemic has humbled the world, but for societies founded on Biblical traditions, pandemics need not make for the end. Great struggles can produce creat...

In this episode, we discuss how important we are to the Lord because we are his temple. You will hear how amazing you are. Did you know that if the DNA of your body was uncoiled it would stretch out to billions and billions of miles which would mean thousands of return trips to the moon? Wait until you hear the rest of the story on this podcast! Ruth and I talk about biblical maintenance principle...

In the latest episode of the Solomon’s Porch Teaching podcast we tell you all about our new book "Your Body Is God’s Temple,” and Ruth and I have a wonderful discussion with our good friend and mentor Stan Fryer. You can read more about Stan’s story in the book. Stan exemplifies what this new book is all about. Thanks to all for your support, Ruth and Barry For more see https://www.solomonsporchte...

“Who will save you now that the monster COVID-19 has broken free? For societies founded on Biblical tradition, pandemics need not make for the end. Rather they can create opportunity.” – The Wall Street Journal This is the most fascinating subject I have ever studied. Quite frankly, I cannot imagine living without this information today as this gives me great hope. “Behold, I will do something new...

In this episode, we discuss how trials are a part of life and what the Bible has to say about overcoming them. For more see https://www.solomonsporchteaching.com/

God did not promise days without pain. God did not promise laughter without sorrow. God did not promise sun without rain. Here is the Good News. God DID promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. (If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.) See more at https://www.solomonsporchteaching.com/barry-borthistle

In this episode, Ruth Borthistle and Sharon Janz discuss the ways they are coping and finding joy in the midst of COVID 19. Quotes and sayings from this episode Out of this, we have come to realize how we want to live. I want to have more joy - Sharon It’s going to take some new disciplines to navigate - Ruth I look at a different word every day and joy is one of the word projects that I have gone...

Hope for believers is not an illusion. It is the assurance that good things are going to happen based upon the promises in God’s Word. IF YOUR MARRIAGE IS FAILING, IF YOUR BUSINESS OR FINANCES ARE SINKING, IF YOUR CHILDREN ARE IN TROUBLE, IF YOUR HEALTH IS AT RISK, THERE IS HOPE IN THE LIVING GOD. See more https://www.solomonsporchteaching.com/

James 1:2-8 – This is a life-changing provision experience. Trust me, I know. 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraid...

As God's Temple, His biggest desire for us is to trust Him. I really encourage you to read Psalm 3. 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. – Jeremiah 29:11-12 For more see https://www.solomonsporchteaching.com

AMAZING TRUTH! YOUR BODY IS THE TEMPLE OF GOD (1ST Corinthians 3:17-18, 1st Corinthians 6:17-20). THE HISTORY OF THE TEMPLE When King Solomon finished the first Temple, which took him seven years to build at a cost of about 3 hundred million dollars, the Temple was eleven floors high, 1 million square feet, could house up to ten thousand people, and was divided into three parts: 1. The Great or Ou...

We have reached the final week in this series of podcasts and I want to thank everyone for the encouragement and feedback. When I started this project I had no idea how it would go because I had never done a podcast before and your kind words let me know that I was on track and that you appreciated teaching especially with everything that is going on in the world. In week seven of Solomon’s Porch...

Week 6 - HOW THEN SHALL WE LIVE TODAY? 2020 has been declared the year of the Bible. This is a move supported by Pope Francis, Ravi Zacharias, Franklin Graham and over 20,000 churches in over 100 countries. The Bible is by far the world’s bestseller. Over four billion copies have been sold, and it continues to be the Number 1 Bestseller with approximately 100 MILLION sold ever year (the New Yorker...

Week 5 What Did Jesus Christ Have to Say About Pestilence? with Barry Borthistle 1.) Jesus Himself refers to a form of pestilence, which is a deadly infectious disease, only twice (Matthew 24:7, Luke 21:11). Matthew 24: These are the words of Jesus Himself as He details 24 signs of the End Times. We will look at 4 signs only: 1) Matthew 24:6 Wars and rumors of wars. According to Wikipedia, there a...

God Reveals to Us How We Are to React to a Pandemic with Barry Borhtistle Solomon’s Temple Prayer Solomon the King knelt down with arms lifted up to heaven in front of all his people. It is important to remember that when God asked Solomon what he wanted, Solomon’s response: He asked for wisdom (1st Kings 3:3-13). God has extended the same offer to us (James 1: 5-6). For more see https://www.solom...

Week 3 This Will Be about God Speaking to King Solomon and How this Affects Us Today. When I understood what and why God does what He does, I had peace. The Solomon Story After Solomon had completed the building of the Temple, which took 7 years (the number for completion in the Bible, mentioned over 735 times. Read 1st Kings 4-9, 2nd Chronicles 3-7), God told Solomon that the Temple would permit...

Week 2 Since COVID-19 began, Bible sales are up 44-60% according to Tindale Publishing. Alabaster Publishing experienced sales of up to 143%. This is just like after 9/11 when sales went up 57%. What Does the Bible Teach About Pestilence, Plagues, and Global Pandemics? Barry Borthistle Barry has been a student of the Word of God his whole life. As a teacher, he seeks to apply the Word of God to da...

Week 1: There Have Been About 15 Major Pandemics in the Last 2,000 Years. All of Them Have Lasted Between 1 and 3 Years. In this episode, Barry shares 14 historical points that relate to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Barry Borthistle Barry has been a student of the Word of God his whole life. As a teacher, he seeks to apply the Word of God to daily life. As a former pastor, he understands how to dis...