Bucky Kennedy Podcast

The apostle Paul compared life to running a race. As believers, we aren’t running for rewards that rust and ruin but that remain throughout eternity. We’re in an earthly race for heavenly crowns. Understanding why Jesus will reward each of these crowns gives us an eternal perspective and a sense of purpose for right now. So, how do we run our race to win? 

Every person who has ever lived will stand before God to be judged. For Christians, this judgment isn’t about going to Heaven or Hell but about revealing and rewarding our service to the Lord. You are being evaluated at this very moment. Evidence is being gathered that will be revealed at the Bema Seat of Christ. What do believers need to know and do now, before we are judged for eternity?

Parenting has never been harder than it is today. How do we raise Heaven-minded kids in a culture that mocks faith, protects perversion, and promotes paganism? Today’s message helps Christian parents face these challenges head-on. Bucky addresses the biggest trap for kids today, the most common parental mistake, and three things every child needs. 

Part of being a Christian is holding one another accountable to what we profess to believe. That may mean confronting a fellow believer who is drifting into sin. So how do we go about doing that? Well, the Bible says there’s a difference between how we should talk to a lost people who sins and a believer who’s participating in the same sin. The goal of Christian confrontation is always repentance...

Hell is a real place; and it’s as horrible a place as Heaven is wonderful. Maybe you think, “Why would a loving God send anyone to Hell?” He doesn’t. Where you go after you die is up to you. Anyone who rejects Jesus Christ is making the choice to spend eternity in Hell. Why not make an informed decision about where you’ll spend eternity? Today’s message looks at what the Bible says about Hell, and...

This is part two of Bucky’s deep dive into the deceptive nature of the term, Christian homosexuality. In part one, he presents what the Bible says about false and deceptive teaching, and looks at why it’s progressing so rapidly in American Christianity. In this episode, Bucky discusses why there’s such a lack of biblical understanding and discernment today. And he answers the question, “Can you be...

Andy Stanley has caused a stir among evangelicals by affirming Christian homosexuality. I’ve been asked several times what I think about his statements. Well, my thoughts are guided by the Bible, as should be the case with every believer. So, I want to take a deep dive into what Scripture says about the matter, and look at three reasons this kind of deceptive teaching is progressing in American Ch...

As Christians, we believe Heaven is a real place we’ll go when we die. But beyond that, many believers give little thought to what Heaven is like. For instance, what are the people in Heaven doing? And are they aware of what’s happening on Earth and in the lives of their loved ones? Today’s message looks at what the Bible says about Heaven. 

When someone dies there’s almost always a reference to them being “up there” looking down. We want to think that everyone we love goes to Heaven. But in reality, Heaven has an exclusive entrance. And it’s not based on probability but on a promise from the only person who can qualify us to go there. So, what is the qualification for going to Heaven?

Today’s guest speaker, Dr. Levi Skipper, is the Georgia Baptist Mission Board’s Lead Strategist for church strengthening. His message prepares believers to stand before the Lord one day. You see, every Christian will have a job evaluation with Jesus—not about our sin but about our service. So what does this passage teach us about serving?

You’ve probably heard someone described as a “good person.” Maybe that’s how others describe you. But even good people have issues and need help. The problem is that we often seek that help based on our terms. God, however, always works according to His nature and His resources—not ours. The story of Naaman, in 2 Kings 5, shows us what can happen when we quit negotiating with God and do things His...

Most New Year’s resolutions have a preoccupation with the here and now. Yet, everything we do has eternal significance. In reading Psalm 139, we see that David not only measured his life by eternity, but carried out his responsibilities in the context of their eternal impact. So, how do we develop that kind of eternal resolve? 

Christmastime is always busy. It’s full of parties, programs, and presents. If you don’t intentionally set your focus on celebrating Jesus’ birth, you’ll miss what it’s all about. There were people who missed His birth when He came, and there are still those who miss it today. So, who are the people who miss Christmas? 

Bucky sits down with Dr. Emir Caner, president of Truett McConnell University, to discuss a few current events. Topics include: how the (dis)Respect for Marriage Act impacts believers, the state of American education, and what’s happening to manhood.

The virgin birth of Jesus is the first great miracle of the Christian faith. It’s a doctrine often taken for granted in Christian circles. Yet, there have been doubters from the very beginning. Believing in the Virgin Birth not only changes how you celebrate Christmas, but has a profound effect on your everyday life. 

There are two common misconceptions about baptism, even among professing Christians. While some believe it’s a requirement for salvation, others don’t think it’s all that important. As Baptists, we think being baptized is the first step in a believer’s new life. But remember, baptism is not a Baptist idea; it’s a biblical truth. So, what does the Bible say about baptism?

Our guests today, Mike and Cindy Cordero, know a lot about going through the storms of life. Mike is undergoing chemotherapy for his third cancer diagnoses in the last five years; and Cindy deals with the effects of childhood sexual abuse. They jokingly call themselves real-life stormtroopers! Mike and Cindy share what encourages them, and what keeps them going.

Your relationship with money affects your outlook on life. Thinking about money can bring anxiety and steal your joy when it becomes a god in your life. You see, the heart of giving is not about what you give; it’s about what’s in your heart.

Some of our troubles in life are because someone else made a poor decision. Maybe your boss or your spouse even ignored your advice, and now you’re left riding out the storm. What should you do? Don’t panic. God can still do good work in a bad situation. The apostle Paul shows us how to trust God—come what may.

Are you facing a storm of overwhelming circumstances? Does the situation seem hopeless? Your troubles aren’t puzzling to the Lord. The story behind Psalm 46 reveals how placing hope in God led to an incredible victory, even while surrounded by trouble. It outlines how we, too, can have hope in seemingly hopeless situations.

We all like the feeling of life being under control. But that’s just an illusion because almost nothing is actually under our control. And living with that expectation can cause all kinds of anxiety-related problems. The storms of life always come. Today’s text reveals some basic truths about how to find peace in the storm.

This new series, Storm Patterns, applies to everyone because the storms of life are inevitable. These are situations that disturb us physically, financially, or emotionally. You’re either in a storm right now, coming out of a storm, or about to enter a storm. How you weather these difficulties depends on your foundation. Is your life built on solid ground?

Many believers are concerned about the world in which their children and grandchildren are growing up; a world that makes sin look normal. Rather than build a bubble, Christian parents need to equip their children to walk in faith, not in fear. God placed them in this moment in time for this moment in time. They were born for such a time as this.

Bucky shares random thoughts from his time in God’s Word this week. Subjects include: knowing the difference between fleshly attachments and demonic attack; guarding against covetousness; and discerning between forms of godliness and godly faith.

How do you see yourself? The problem with self-perception is that we’re often blind to our actual problems. Like the church at Laodicea, we can be a blind bride. So, Jesus lovingly calls us to gain a new perception by seeing ourselves the way He sees us. Are you willing to hear what God is trying to tell you? If so, then are you also willing to change?