Heart of Flesh

This episode is a sermon on Psalm 49 which I (Jackson) gave at River City Church in Fargo, ND, on August 20th, 2023. This is a Psalm that confronts us with the reality of eternity, shows us the insufficiency of earthly wealth, and points us to the greatest of all treasures, which is the person and work of Jesus Christ! Psalm 39:4-5 4 “O Lord, make me know my end and what is the measure o...

In this episode, James and I discuss the Spiritual Discipline of Christian Fellowship. As creatures made in the image and likeness of a Triune God, we are made to be relational and exist in community. As redeemed Christians, we are commanded to partake in the fellowship of the saints. In this episode, we talk about all of the blessings that this brings, and we demonstrate from the Bible that this...

In this episode James and I discuss the great privilege of prayer. We rejoice in the fact that God has first spoken to us, and that he invites us to speak back to him. We talk about how constant and persistent prayer is necessary in the life of a Christian, and we give some practical advice from the Scriptures and our own lives about how we are to pray.

This episode is all about practical advice for Bible Intake! As such, our goal is to give you some helpful tips that will enable you to grow spiritually through hearing the word preached, reading the word for yourself, and committing yourself to deep, lifelong study of the word. "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word which comes from the mouth of God" - Deuteronomy 8:3/Matthew 4:4 "...

In this episode, James and I discuss the importance of hearing, reading, and studying the Word of God. As Christians, we are called to build the foundation of our lives upon the solid rock of God's word. It is this same word that is the primary means that God uses to save and sanctify his people. As such it is imperative for the Christian to be immersed into God's word. Psalm 119:36-37 - Incline m...

The title of this episode is very self-explanatory. The point is to give some practical tips that have helped us to make our phones less of a distraction and more of a helpful tool. Our phones have many great capabilities, but they can also be very harmful. As Christians, we need to evaluate our phone usage and seek to maximize what is good (what glorifies God and promotes our spiritual health) an...

In this episode, we talk about the most common things that keep us away from Spiritual Disciplines, how they can detract from our walk with Christ, and we give some practical advice for overcoming these obstacles. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartoffleshpodcast/ Ask us Questions - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeibNhMvJzlnDeEQS304gYEeunTLwYsl5UWJ3iNNPP2glbh...

We live in a day and age where the quick and convenient is much preferred to the slow and tedious. However, the Christian is called to a lifestyle of diligence and patience in seeking God and growing in godliness. One of the primary ways we we are called to do this is through the use of spiritual disciplines. In this episode, we discuss the definition of the spiritual disciplines and their purpose...

This episode is a recording of a sermon preached at River City Church in Fargo, ND, by Joshua Molden on May 14, 2023, and it is posted with the permission of River City Church. It is a passage where Jesus commends a poor widow for her financial offering, though it was much smaller than the giving of the rich. The main question of the sermon is "What makes our giving good?" Enjoy! Follow us on Inst...

This episode is a 20 minute sermon given by James Kaczor as a project for River City Institutes. The point of the passage is to show the way in which God is reconciling the world to himself. Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartoffleshpodcast/

This episode is a 20 minute sermon given by Jackson Hankey as a final project for River City Institutes. The passage is Romans 3:21-26, a passage which John Piper called "the Mount Everest of the Bible." The main theme of the sermon is that, in Christ, God gives to us the righteousness which he requires from us. Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartoffleshpodcast/

In this episode, James and I defend Perseverance of the Saints by addressing a common "problem passage," and we give some final thoughts for the series on the Doctrines of Grace! Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartoffleshpodcast/ Have questions? Please feel free to ask them at the link below and we will try to answer them in a future episode! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/...

Can a born again Christian lose their salvation? This is the question we discuss in this episode. The doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints states that all who have been truly born again will be persevered by the grace of God until their salvation is final and complete. A true Christian cannot lose their salvation. In the episode we define the doctrine, defend it from Scripture, and give some...

In this episode, James and I continue our series on the doctrines of grace and we discuss what is commonly referred to as Irresistible Grace or Effectual Calling. This is a powerful work of God's grace whereby he calls the elect sinner to himself through the preaching of his word and the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit. Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartoffleshpodcast/

In this episode, James and I discuss some passages that Arminians will commonly use in trying to refute the doctrine of Limited/Definite Atonement and the Doctrines of Grace in general. Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartoffleshpodcast/

In this episode James and I discuss the next point in the Doctrines of Grace, often referred to as Limited Atonement, or perhaps better called Definite Atonement. In this we discuss the extent and the efficacy of the atonement, or, more simply put, we discuss who was the atonement for and what did the atonement accomplish. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartoffleshpodca...

In this episode, James and I continue our discussion of the doctrine of Unconditional Election and interact with some common objections. Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartoffleshpodcast/

In this episode, James and I discuss and defend the doctrine of unconditional election. This doctrine is often very controversial and difficult to grasp, but we hope that by bringing to light what the Scriptures teach on the subject it may bring some clarity on the subject. In the next episode, we will be discussing the most common objections to this doctrine. Follow us on Instagram - https://www....

In this episode, Devin and I defend the Reformed doctrine of total depravity and try to clear up a few misconceptions. The essential questions in view are these: 1. How much has the fall and the entrance of sin actually affected man? 2. Does man have the capacity or ability within himself to come to Christ and be saved, or is salvation entirely a work of God's grace?

In this episode we begin our series in defense of the Doctrines of Grace with some introductory thoughts and important considerations. We discuss the controversial nature of these Doctrines, the historical background of them, and we try to give some brief definitions.

In this episode I'm joined by my friend and pastor Devin Hiller as we begin to defend the Reformed view of salvation and specifically the Doctrines of Grace or the 5 points of Calvinism. In this episode, we try to lay a foundation by defining Reformed Theology in general and give some of the historical background behind it

In this episode James and I discuss the implications of the gospel on our lives. We talk about how the gospel affects our view of self, how it affects our view of God, and the role of the Holy Spirit in the Christian life!

In this episode we discuss the good news of the gospel and how the perfect life and substitutionary death of Jesus accomplishes the salvation of God's people. In this we discuss what is commonly known as "the Great Exchange," whereby our sin is credited or imputed to Christ and the righteousness of Christ is credited or imputed to us.

In this episode we lay the foundation for the gospel by discussing the fall of man in Genesis 3, the universality of sin that results from this, and what sin actually looks like in the lives of people. The Bible asserts that all have sinned and that all are in need of the gospel and in this episode we endeavor to clarify that very point.

In this episode, we give an introduction to the biblical concept of the gospel, which is the message about the good news of salvation that has been accomplished in the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ. We describe the need for this gospel and the role that the gospel plays in the life of the church and in the life of the individual believer. A wonderful book that covers thi...