Cultivating Growth

In this episode we look at two prayers by Hannah; the first in 1 Samuel 1 and the second in 1 Samuel 2. Both of these prayers give us insight into the faith of Hannah and provide us some strong application that we need to consider making to our prayer lives today.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

In this final episode about the circumstances surrounding and immediately after Peter's denial we are joined by a guest and we discuss the whole matter.   Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

This week we discuss the last recorded conversation that we have between Peter and Jesus. A conversation that not only speaks to the restored relationship between the two of them but also Jesus' intent on preparing Peter for what's next.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

It wasn't long after Peter vehemently told Jesus that he would die before denying Jesus that that proclamation was put to the test. And sadly, in that moment of testing, Peter failed.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

This month we are going to spend some time discussing the prediction of Peter's denial, the denial itself and finally the aftermath of the denial. All four gospel accounts discuss this story line and tell us about the confrontational back and forth between Jesus and Peter as Jesus tells His followers that they are going to stumble.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

In this episode we spend time talking about the story of Gideon from beginning to end with our guest Dustin Russell. We talk about God's call to Gideon as well as the battle itself, and also the aftermath.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

In this episode we conclude the story of Gideon, and it is a complicated ending. After a great victory in chapter 7, Gideon seems to struggle with how and where to go to next. We talk about all the ups and downs of the chapter in this episode.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

The conversation continues this week in Judges 7. This is perhaps the most well-known part of Gideon's story. God is not only going to continue to demonstrate His incredible patience but He will also make sure that everyone knows that He is in control and victory is achieved only by Him.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

This month we are going to be discussing the story of Gideon - one of God's chosen judges to lead Israel out of the Midianite oppression. This week, the conversation will be focused on Judges 6.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

The story of Cornelius isn't one that can be thoroughly discussed in just 15 minutes. But we gave it our best shot! It's an amazing story of the gospel of Jesus being taken to the Gentiles and a devout, God-fearing man, anxious to receive it.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

This week is all about Saul (who will later be known as the apostle Paul). There are many unique details about his conversion but also many consistencies between his conversion and the others that we have discussed this month. The events take place in Acts 9 but Paul will then recount his conversion on two other occasions in Acts...Acts 22 and 26. Enjoy the conversation this week!  Questions for u...

When Phillip was sent to the Ethiopian Eunuch he found him reading from the prophet Isaiah, began where he was, and taught him Jesus. That method is still as powerful and fruitful today as it was then. Meet people where they are and teach them Jesus! Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

On the Day of Pentecost, the apostles, inspired by the Holy Spirit, began to teach the gospel of Jesus Christ. Peter spoke of Jesus's death, burial and resurrection. When he had finished, the thousands in attendance had one question for him..."What must we do to be saved?" Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Our guest to wrap up this month's discussion is Allen Greeley who preaches for the Plainfield Church of Christ. The conversation was rich and plentiful as we worked through some of the key takeaways from God calling Moses into service in Exodus 3-4, to the first 9 plagues that God brings upon Egypt and then finally to the 10th and final plague and the origination of the Passover. I hope you e...

After the first 9 plagues, God would send one more upon Egypt, and Pharaoh would let the people go. We cover that plague as well as the preparations for the Passover given to God's people to bring about their salvation.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

In Exodus 7-10 Moses goes to Pharaoh and asks for God's people to be released. He refuses, making mention that he does not know this God that Moses is talking about. So, in the next few chapters, God, through His infinite power, introduces Himself to Pharaoh. Plagues 1-9 take place and decimate the land and Pharaoh receives his introduction.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

In Exodus 3-4 God calls Moses to be the leader of His people and go to Pharaoh and demand that he let God's people go. This was a monumental task that Moses has initial concerns about. In this episode we talk about those concerns and how God helps Moses to deal with each of them.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Jesus found faith in a Roman Centurion that He hadn't found in all of Israel! A remarkable and powerful story unfolds of Jesus's power over health, even from afar, and a man who demonstrated the kind of faith that Jesus is still looking for in us today.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Three of the four gospel writers record the miracle of a paralytic man's friends exercising their faith to overcome obstacles in order to get this man to the feet of Jesus. But Jesus doesn't just heal him of his physical ailments. He does something that sends some of those present into a frenzy! Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

John 11 records the story surrounding, and leading up to, the moment that Jesus calls for Lazarus to come out of the tomb. Not only did Jesus reiterate His power over life and death, He used this opportunity to teach all of us some important principles! Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

This month we will spending some time studying 4 miracles that Jesus performed while on earth. The first one will be the feeding of the 5,000; a miracle that all four gospel writers record for us! Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Ed serves as one of our elders at the Traders Point Church of Christ and it was a pleasure to welcome him to the podcast this week and get some of his thoughts on the beautiful book of Ruth! Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

As we continue to study through the book of Ruth, the relationship between Boaz and Ruth blossoms into a beautiful marriage and an important child. That child will lead to David, leading to Jesus. God's hand remains involved as this wonderful love story comes to a close.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Chapter 2 is going to introduce us to one of the main characters of Ruth's story - Boaz. He is a relative of Naomi's, a wealthy man, and, as we will come to see, a man of great kindness and godliness.  Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

The book of Ruth is a small but powerful book highlighting the providence of God, the power of love, and also foreshadowing the selfless savior, Jesus Christ, who will redeem mankind. Today, we tackle chapter 1! Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!