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There are many vices in the world that will quickly bring us to a place of indulgence. These things are often good on their own, but with too much attention they can become a distraction from the purpose that God has called us to. Join Jonathan and Matt as they discuss this last  Soul Killer:  Indulgence.

When you were a kid you may have heard the phrase "secrets don't make friends and friends don't make secrets." We understand from a young age that keeping secrets is an unhealthy practice. Why does keeping secrets have such a negative effect on our spiritual life? Join Jonathan and Matt in the next episode of  Soul Killers.

When you think of independence it tends to be in a positive light. A child getting independence and starting life on their own. "The Declaration of Independence" and a nation declaring its freedom from an oppressive government. However, we don't always see the down side of independence. Join Jonathan and Matt as they discuss this topic of independence and why it is such a  Soul Kill...

This week we covered the Spiritual Pathway of service. What is the opposite of service? Apathy. Join Corbin and Jonathan as they discuss this Soul Killer, and how it affects our daily lives when we choose to avoid service. 

"I'm just too busy". We all have used this phrase at some point in our lives. Many of us use it every week. If we are being honest, sometimes we're not even actually THAT busy. However, there is plenty in this world to keep you busy. The more your responsibilities grow the busier you get and the less time you have for other areas. But how do we find time for Silence/Solitude in...

Worship is the way that we show our appreciation of the Lord for who He is and what He has done. It is a moment where we set aside our own thoughts, worries, burdens, and interests; to glorify the Almighty God. But what is the opposite of worship? That would be Pride. Pride happens when we begin to turn from worshipping God and instead start to worship ourselves. Join Matt and Lindsey as they disc...

What is the opposite someone who has a desire to read scripture and seek wisdom from the Lord? It is someone who constantly thinks they are right and are ignorant to the truth of God's Word. Join Matt and Jonathan as they discuss this idea of ignorance and how you can follow the path of seeking wisdom from God instead. 

We see the consequences of the Fall everywhere. Some of these consequences are obvious...sickness...death... But what are we to make of the things that aren't expressly stated in the curse? What connections can be drawn from this passage to other passages in the Bible? Join Nathan, Jonathan, and Corbin as they discuss the curse of man.

Who is this serpent that tricks Eve? What even is a serpent? Did they have legs before the punishment? These and so many other questions are answered on today's episode. Join Nathan, Jonathan, and Stephen as they discuss Satan's punishment and how it plays out in our interactions with Satan today. 

"What goes up, must come down." It is written in the laws of gravity, and it has been written in the history of man. Adam and Eve sinned in the garden which unleashed a whole world of evil and suffering. But what does this mean for us? Why is sin something that affects us so much? Join Jonathan, Corbin, and Stephen as they discuss the fall of man and its impact on humans.

"I now pronounce you Husband and Wife." Few phrases are as universally recognized as this one. It is a phrase that represents one of the most joyful moments in a persons life. But how can this joyful moment lead to a joyful life together? Marriage roles might be one of the most dicey topics to discuss in the church. Our hope is that you can find satisfaction in the blessings of marriage...

"Marriage is just a social construction." You've probably heard this phrase before. Is this true? Definitely not. Marriages are constructed by God. In Genesis 2, God lays out the playbook for marriage. Join Stephen, Jonathan, and Corbin as they discuss the biblical view of marriage as God intended it. 

Many of us probably have a love-hate relationship with the term "ground rules". The phrase "let's set some ground rules" gets used for a myriad of circumstances from relationships to office life and even in sports. If we are being honest though, we do often need ground rules. God created us to value order and, in doing so, He gave us some ground rules to follow as well. Jo...

For some of us rest comes easily. For others it is much more of a complicated issue. One thing is for sure...God created us to work and to rest. We see God model that rest on the 7th day of the creation story as He rested and dwelled among His creation.  But how do we rest? What are some things that often get in the way of rest? Join Jonathan, Corbin, and Stephen as they approach this biblical com...

We know that we are made in "His image", but what does that really mean? Is it a physical thing, a spiritual thing, or something else entirely? Being that we are all create by God in the same way, how are we to interact with other "image bearers"? Join Corbin, Jonathan, and Stephen as we discuss what it means to be made in the Image of God. 

It says in Genesis 1 that God created the earth in all of these days. But what even is a day? How do we have light without a sun? Are dinosaurs here at this point in the story? Join Jonathan, Corbin, and Stephen as they unpack all of these questions and more.

Where does light come from? Many scientists have been baffled by this question since the beginning of time. How does it appear? If light is a substance, then what does that make darkness? Are aliens created with the Heavens? Join Stephen, Matt, and Jonathan as they discuss all of these questions and more.

God is one person, but also three people. But how is 1 also 3? Many scholars have tried to reason the Trinity. None have scratched the surface of who God is. In this episode, we talk about the significance of the Trinity. We also review the role of the Trinity in Creation. Join Matt, Jonathan, and Stephen as they start this new series  Building on Foundations. 

We all have felt the hustle and bustle of Christmas. We want the best Holiday experience possible for ourselves and those around us. The hoops we have to jump through can lead us into a season that feels like a Feast or one that feels like a Famine. Whichever camp you find yourself in, know that you're not alone. During this season find ways to spread some cheer to those around you.  Our team...

Its the greatest time of the year!...at least for most of us... It is certainly easy to find people who experience immense joy during the Christmas season. But what do we say to those that are having a hard time during the holidays? How are we to interact with the grumpy "bah humbug" folks at our Christmas party's? How do we find Joy in a holiday season that looks different than tho...

The holiday season is filled with family time, decorations, and...of course...food. We tend to have more than our fair share of food during this time of the year, but is there a point where we have indulged a little too much? At what point are we stepping into the sin of Gluttony? Join Matt, Jonathan, and Stephen as they begin this new series called  Christmas Crossroads.

There are many great churches and many great organizations out there that could use our help. How are we to discern whether to help the church or a charity? How do we determine which charity's to give to? What is a healthy motivation for giving? Join Jonathan, Matt, and Stephen as they answer these questions and more on this final episode of Church and Money.

"Doesn't the church have enough money?" "There are plenty of other members that will give to help keep the lights on. Why do I have to give?" "What do they even do with all of that money? It's probably to pay for the pastors house." If you have been in the church long, then you've probably heard a few quotes like these. Many are skeptical about giving t...

Money is one of the hardest subjects to talk about in church. It just has a weird aura about it that the kids would call..."cringe"... But how are we as DualCitizens supposed to handle money? How can a church be transparent and open about it's finances? How do I talk to a friend about giving to the church? Join Jonathan, Matt, and Stephen as they discuss all of these questions and m...

If you've been a Baptist for long, then you have probably heard of the Cooperative Program. A lesser known stat is that 40% of Southern Baptist Churches choose to be autonomous and opt out of the cooperative program. With all of these options, how does the church choose whether or not to cooperate? Who should they cooperate with? Join Matt, Jonathan, and Stephen as they discuss the history of...