Exhorter Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why, despite a packed schedule and ceaseless hustle, there’s a nagging feeling that something is missing? Are we sacrificing the truly important on the altar of the urgent? Join us as we have an honest conversation about the struggle to keep God at the forefront, amidst the whirlwind of life. In our quest to balance faith, family, hobbies, and 'me time', it...

Send us Fan Mail Ever found yourself grappling with the harsh reality of prioritizing others' opinions over your faith? You're not alone. In this episode, we crack open some biblical accounts to shed light on this dilemma. We look at John 12, where many couldn't openly profess their belief in Jesus due to their fear of the Pharisees. We also explore the story of Ananias and Sapphira...

Send us Fan Mail Gospel meetings, singings, lectureships, youth forums...events like these are somewhat above and beyond the usual weekly worship service. They aren't more important but they do have their own benefits to our congregations and our own Christian walks. What is your attitude in regard to these "extracurricular" events? Join us as we reminisce about the importance of th...

Send us Fan Mail Remember the excitement of the start of a relationship? Those little notes, sweet gestures, and genuine eagerness to impress? In this episode, we explore the reminiscent charm of the initial stages of relationships and also draw a parallel to the early days of our conversion. Listen as we dissect the Church of Ephesus from Revelation 2, a congregation so steeped in doctrine they l...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt the pressure of fitting in while trying to maintain your faith in school? We're taking you on a journey back to our school days, exploring the trials and triumphs of navigating peer pressure, fitting in, and upholding faith. We delve into the importance of recognizing influences, the challenges in explaining our beliefs, and the balance required to maintain...

Send us Fan Mail Life frequently diverges from our expectations, especially in relationships and careers, causing disappointment. This episode explores setting aligned expectations with God's will and managing them in interactions with others. Pulling insights from Proverbs 13:12, we discuss how anticipations can lead to disappointment, and how the art of compromise in relationships allows us...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast episode, we explore the pervasive struggle of falling into the comparison trap and succumbing to negativity, especially fueled by the influence of social media. By delving into the harmful consequences of these traps on both our well-being and relationships, we uncover the true cost of constantly reaching for more while neglecting gratitude. Drawing inspiration fro...

Send us Fan Mail Remember that time you walked into a room where everyone else seemed to know each other, and you felt like an intruder? Picture that scenario, but this time you're walking into a Church of Christ, trying to find solace and connection. In this episode, we peel back the layers of what it's like to be a newcomer in a church environment. We begin with exploring how simple ac...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we continue our interview with brother Jim Ruby and our subject of substance abuse,  addiction, and its effect on so many lives in the church. This part-2 is a Q&A, where we dig deeper into the roots of addiction and bring in a biblical approach to helping those entrapped in it. This is our longest episode yet because it is jam-packed with discussions on tough...

Send us Fan Mail We don’t talk much about substance abuse and addiction, but in various ways, it does affect many lives in the Lord’s Church. In this part 1 of a 2-part episode - we interview brother Jim Ruby, hear how his life was affected by addiction, and set the stage for some valuable discussions about this difficult topic. This episode is only part of the story so stay tuned for part 2. Also...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we approach a subject we often fail to talk about, How can we avoid sexual temptation, specifically that of pornography? We discuss how prevalent this issue is, strategies and tactics to avoid sexual temptation, and talk about how we can better guard our eyes and our minds. Contact the Exhorter Podcast Email us at media@clovischurchofchrist.org Find us on Facebook...

Send us Fan Mail What is your relationship with money? Are you driven to acquire it? Are you content with what you have? In this episode, we all discuss what it means to love money and how you balance providing for your family, being a good steward of your income, and being content with your material blessings. Contact the Exhorter Podcast Email us at media@clovischurchofchrist.org Find us on Face...

Send us Fan Mail Last year this time (Father's Day) we talked about “Being Better Fathers”. In this episode, we continue that conversation and discuss what Psalm 103 teaches us about being better fathers. In this passage we learn from God, our Father in Heaven, to be slow to anger, compassionate, and forgiving. Contact the Exhorter Podcast Email us at media@clovischurchofchrist.org Find us on...

Send us Fan Mail Ever see a political post-on-line and you can’t help yourself from unleashing the “correct” response? In this episode, we discuss how we all blend our faith with our political views. Whether it be at work, online, or with other brethren - Should Christians engage in political discussions? If so, how should they approach such a potentially divisive topic?  Contact the Exhorter Podc...

Send us Fan Mail What should our relationships be like with those in the world? Can we be friends with non-Christians? In this episode, we take a look at  2 Corinthians 6 and discuss what it means to be “unequally yoked”. How does this relate to all of our relationships, but especially with unbelievers and those of not like faith? Contact the Exhorter Podcast Email us at media@clovischurchofchrist...

Send us Fan Mail Warning to watch our toes, they might just get stepped on in this episode. What is your attendance at worship like? Do you attend every opportunity you have? If not why? Join us as we discuss the topic of church attendance. Why is it important? Why is it necessary? What happens to a church, when we’re not here? How does it affect our relationships with God?  Contact the Exhorter P...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back! Are you a procrastinator? Are there some things in your life, that you are dragging your feet to accomplish? Join us as we discuss our own experiences with procrastination and share some tips on how you can stay focused on your goals and your walk in the faith. Contact the Exhorter Podcast Email us at media@clovischurchofchrist.org Find us on Facebook or Instagram Th...

Send us Fan Mail For the last episode of this season, we talked about how we measure success OR How do we cope when plans fail? It is important to make plans and strive to accomplish things in this life, but we don’t know the future, so how do we as Christians deal with unexpected changes to those plans? Contact the Exhorter Podcast Email us at media@clovischurchofchrist.org Find us on Facebook or...

Send us Fan Mail In this seasonal topic episode, we discuss how we as Christians should view the Christmas holiday. Should it be celebrated? If so how? We’ll also dive into the topic of Santa Clause. No spoilers here but there will definitely be some in the episode. Contact the Exhorter Podcast Email us at media@clovischurchofchrist.org Find us on Facebook or Instagram Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan Mail Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people aged 15 to 24 in the U.S. - So why aren't we talking more about it? Maybe it’s because we don’t know enough about it, maybe we believe it's a cut-and-dry subject, or that it is just too heartbreaking of a subject to talk about. Join us as we talk about how, as Christians, how we should approach the subject of suic...

Send us Fan Mail Now that Thanksgiving is over, let us feel bad about ourselves by talking about Gluttony. To that point, this topic is usually addressed through humor, but what really is gluttony? Is it just about over-eating? Why is it a sin? Join our study and discussion on this easily dismissed and forgotten topic. Contact the Exhorter Podcast Email us at media@clovischurchofchrist.org Find us...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we grace the surface of a very complex and sometimes controversial topic amongst brethren...Mental Health & Illness. The concepts of mental health and mental illness are two separate things, we dive into the differences, as well as related discussions on medications, pray-it-away teachings, and the duality of leaning on God and seeking medical help if needed....

Send us Fan Mail Reflecting on our own baptisms we discuss the difficult topic of knowing when your child is ready to be baptized and how we should be encouraging youth to be baptized. We also talk about the idea of ‘rebaptism’. Why do some Christians seek to be ‘re-baptized’ and is it scriptural? Contact the Exhorter Podcast Email us at media@clovischurchofchrist.org Find us on Facebook or Instag...

Send us Fan Mail Singing songs and hymns is an important part of our worship to God. But how much do we think about “how” we sing these praises or “if” we are offering up good worship to our Lord? In this episode, we look at a few ways we can “do singing wrong” and offer some encouragement to help our worship and edification of one another. Contact the Exhorter Podcast Email us at media@clovischur...

Send us Fan Mail In honor of election week, we are re-introducing a previous episode (Ep. 06 - Cancel Culture) We all know how destructive "cancel culture" can be in our society. Join us as we discuss how "cancel culture" has manifested in the church. We'll also discuss 3 reasons Christians should avoid destroying vital relationships amongst brethren through "cancella...