17:17 Podcast

We all know a missionary, but is what they do important? Should we fund missionaries? Are they actually as persecuted as we think? What's the difference between missions and evangelism? On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and a missionary from Central Asia, Max, talk through the life of a missionary and also focus on why God is a missional God and where we see the call for missions in the Bible....

Flat Earth Theory? Is Rebaptism legitimate? Is Speeding a sin? What is the origin of the devil? On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through some quicker questions from listeners that are equally as thought provoking as some of the longer questions. The hosts will be talking through how we should react to traffic laws (ugh) and even more contemporary theories like Flat Earth The...

Cessationism or Continuationism. Which one is right? Is the gift of healing still around today? What about tongues or prophecy? On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through spiritual gifts given by the Spirit and how we are to use what has been given to us. They look at some of the more controversial gifts and bring biblical clarity to how we ought to view these gifts in relatio...

Prepared to tell the extended family what you're thankful for around the family dinner table this Thanksgiving? We know we are! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we thought we'd talk through what it looks like to be thankful.  On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through what it looks like to have an attitude of gratitude all the time, not just during the seas...

Losing a loved one is one of the hardest trials a person will ever go through. How should we deal with it? Why does God allow people that mean so much to be taken away from us? On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through how Christians ought to deal with pain and loss and why its even there in the first place. We hope that as you listen, you may be encouraged in your faith and...

How can the loving and forgiving God we see in the New Testament seem to take so much pleasure in destroying people in the Old Testament?  On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through one of the harder questions for Christians to swallow regarding the relationship of God's wrath and His mercy. Listen in as we go through many Scriptures about the attributes of God and answer...

Why are some verses missing in the New Testament?  Do we have to pay taxes? Are soul ties biblical?  These are just a few of the quick questions we address on today's show. On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a variety of shorter questions posed by listener's about the Christian life and understanding of the Bible. Dig in to hear about the answers! The 17:17 p...

What has ghosts, horror movies, princess costumes, and way too much candy? You know it: Halloween. A commonly celebrated holiday in America, but is it one that Christians should engage in?  On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the history of Halloween and how it came to be while also digging into how Christians should respond to the occult practices seen during this holi...

Is God in control of everything? Is there anything He doesn't control? What is "sovereignty" anyways? On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the sovereignty of God and how it relates to freedom of will for us as individuals. Does God cause evil or just allow it to happen? Can we live outside of the will of God if He is all powerful? These are questions we an...

What time does service start? Do they have childcare? Do they play Hillsong? What's the vibe? On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the primary factors in choosing a church. We talk through the essentials to look for while also flipping the script and looking at red flags in churches, especially leadership, so you can know when to consider leaving your church. Spoile...

What is the least talked about spiritual discipline among Christians today? There may be a debate, but we'd argue that it is probably fasting. We are "quick" to ignore fasting. Isn't that ironic? On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the spiritual discipline of fasting. We go through all of Scripture to find examples of biblical fasting, then break dow...

Is it a sin to watch maturely rated movies/shows? Are there exceptions? Are some okay while others aren’t? On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through entertainment and how Christians should handle movies and shows with mature ratings. Is it wrong to watch a movie with sexual scenes? What about gore? Swearing? What is the line? Are there general principles to apply? We seek to...

Almost everyone in our society has been affected by mental illness in some form or fashion in their lifetime. How should we respond to it and what does the Bible say? Are chemical imbalances legitimate?  On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the science of chemical imbalances in the brain and how we should treat those tough issues. We look at different causes for mental i...

Is the Earth millions of years old or just thousands? Does the Bible agree with modern science? Are there two separate creation accounts in Genesis 1 and 2? On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the creation account in Genesis 1 and shed light on the huge impact that understanding the truth of Genesis has on the rest of the Bible and even on our salvation. The whole Bible...

Does the Bible encourage slavery, or speak against it? How can we rationalize all of the times "slavery" is used in the Bible? Did the Bible stand behind what happened to black people in America in the 1800s and in other countries all over the world? On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a biblical perspective on slavery and focus on the differing definitions of...

Unlimited submission or civil disobedience? We are entering a season where government mandates may again be upon us. Potential business closings, mask mandates, and even potential for a mandatory vaccine. What do we do with these mandates? Are Christians to always obey the government or are there times to defy orders? What does the  Bible say? On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie tal...

There are a lot of unknowns about this vaccine. Many reports of side effects and vaccinated individuals still getting the virus. What do we do with this vaccine? Is it our duty to get it for the safety of our fellow man? Is it safe and necessary? On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a biblical perspective on making tough decisions, especially relating to the conscience G...

COVID, infections, deaths, vaccine...this is all we seem to hear (and fight) about anymore, but how should a Christian respond to the pandemic? Should we buy into the hype? How would God have us respond? On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a biblical perspective on COVID-19 and some practical steps on how we ought to view and handle the hype of this virus. This topic is...

Ever feel like you read the Bible and nothing sticks? What are the best habits to help retain knowledge? What is the best translation to read? Is there even a best one?! On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through some very practical study habits supported in Scripture to help you get a richer experience in your daily time in the Word.  We also talk through the many types of Bi...

What should boundaries be in relationships? Kissing? Making Out? Where is the line and what exactly is sin? On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie tackle the topic of how Christians should view sexual boundaries within relationships outside of marriage.  We dig into how the Bible speaks of sexual purity and sexual immorality and look at how we as Christians should behave in our relatio...

Is working on Sundays sinful? What is the Sabbath and are we supposed to still hold to it? How is that even possible in the busy world we live in today? On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Drew tackle the topic of how Christians should view the Sabbath in light of the New Covenant through Jesus.  We dig into how the Bible talks of the Sabbath, Jesus’ relation to it, and some principles tha...

“Love the sinner, hate the sin” is common Christianese, but how do we actually love someone living in rebellion against God? What if it’s a close friend or family member? Do we accept them as they are or excommunicate them? On today’s podcast,  Pastor Jackie is back in the saddle with Pastor Derek to tackle the topic of how Christians should handle other believers living in sin.  We dig into how t...

Am I sinning if I avoid panhandlers on the street corner? What if they are trying to rip me off? Should we give free handouts? On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Drew tackle the topic of how Christians should handle the homeless.  We dig into how the Bible talks of the poor and needy, Jesus’ homelessness, and what kind of wisdom is necessary to navigate a world filled with people in need....

Pastor Drew fills in for Pastor Jackie this week to talk about whether or not all paths lead to God.  Is there another way to heaven? What about all of the other religions out there who don't believe the Bible? Could they be right? The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that list...

"We will not talk about God or religion in this classroom..."  A line heard by some in academia and others in the workplace.  What do we do with it? On this episode, we address the question, "How do we share the Gospel in restricted places?"   We are told often to not share our religious beliefs in the workplace or at school, but what does the Bible say about sharing our faith?...