Horizons Church Podcast

Is prayer "just talking to God"? Are we missing something deeper and more meaningful by viewing prayer as a simple conversation? Pastor Josiah & Ethan discuss the concept of a much deeper understanding of prayer than surface-level "authentic" prayer. Book: The Book of Common Prayer (Amazon) Book: Be Thou My Vision–A Liturgy for Daily Worship (Amazon) Secret Link

2023 is drawing to an end in a few weeks, so as usual, new year's resolutions are on our mind. For the Christian, one of the most common resolutions is to build better Bible reading habits. Pastor Josiah & Ethan discuss a few tips & disciplines to help us keep our resolution past our "Fraught Leviticus February."

Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss a listener-submitted question regarding the Sabbath. Is the Sabbath required for Christians? How should it be observed? What does scripture say? Have a question you’d like answered on the podcast? E-mail us at podcast@horizonschurch.net ! Secret Link

It’s our 300th episode!!! Pastor Josiah & Ethan discuss the Christ-centered nature of scripture, exploring how all parts of scripture lead to Jesus, but also the dangers of viewing scripture as being "only" about Jesus.

Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss the implications of the final words spoken by Jesus before His death on the cross. What exactly did He mean by that? What was "finished?" Have a question you’d like answered on the podcast? E-mail it to podcast@horizonschurch.net Secret Link

Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss the importance of living out scripture through the obedience of God's commands found in scripture.

Pastor Josiah and Ethan explore promises that God has made to the faithful in scripture, and the importance of the Christian to trust that God is faithful to His promises and to live accordingly. Secret Link

One of the most fundamental, yet terrifying, aspects of spiritual growth is the confession of sin. Why is it so scary, important and powerful to the Christian? Pastor Josiah & Ethan discuss. Have a question you’d like answered on the podcast? E-mail it to podcast@horizonschurch.net ! Secret Link

We know that as Christians, our sins are forgiven. But does that mean we are no longer sinners? If so, why do we still struggle with sin? Pastor Josiah & Ethan discuss. Have a question you’d like answered on the podcast? Email it to podcast@horizonschurch.net . Secret Link

In 2023, most of us have access to the entire canon of scripture at our fingertips. But is it enough to purely have instant access? What is the benefit of carrying scripture in our minds and hearts? Pastor Josiah & Ethan discuss. Have a question you’d like answered on the podcast? E-mail it to podcast@horizonschurch.net READ: 11 Steps to Memorizing an Entire Book of the Bible (TGC) Secret Link

Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss a more subtle form of the deadly sin of sloth. Is sloth as simple as pure laziness, or can it take other less obvious yet equally sinister forms? Secret Link

With the proliferation of "personality tests" in today's world, we find that we're living in an era of self-awareness, with an apparent desire for self-improvement. But is constant self-reflection more helpful or harmful? Pastor Josiah & Ethan discuss. Secret Link Have a question you’d like answered on the podcast? Email us at podcast@horizonschurch.net !

We've all heard of miracles. What constitutes a "miracle"? How do we know when one has occurred? Do we truly recognize miracles when we see them? What is God's purpose for them? Pastor Josiah & Ethan discuss. Have a question you’d like answered on the podcast? E-mail us at podcast@horizonschurch.net

Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss what it means to wield transformed hearts that are fertile for the bearing of the Fruit of the Holy Spirit.

We know that God is a creative being, and we credit Him with the creation of the universe and all that we’ve come to know as real. Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss how God’s creative nature is ongoing instead of just “one and done,” especially when it comes to making people into “new creatures” at the point of salvation. Secret Link

Pastor Josiah and Ethan conclude our podcast series on Christological heresies with an examination of Arianism, which denies the divinity of Jesus by asserting that He is a created being and not eternal. Secret Link

The practice of singing during corporate worship goes back thousands of years throughout church history. Pastor Josiah & Ethan discuss some of their favorite songs to sing in a public worship setting. Secret Link

Pastor Josiah & Ethan take a look into how the Apostle Paul handles an encounter with nonbelievers in Acts 17, and discuss the importance of interfacing positively with people we disagree with. Secret Link

Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss the pitfalls and destructiveness of envy in the Christian heart, and the importance of practicing gratitude as a counterbalance.

Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss an often misguided expectation that the Christian life should come without difficulty.

Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss the challenges presented to Christendom as a result of a modern world where more and more of our reality seems to be experienced through devices and assumed online personas. Secret Link

Will we carry our memories from our life on earth into heaven with us? What does scripture say about our heavenly mindsets? Pastor Josiah & Ethan discuss. Do you have a question you’d like answered on the podcast? Email your questions to podcast@horizonschurch.net .

Keeping in line with our sermon series "Choices," Pastor Josiah & Ethan discuss the Dreamworks classic animated film "The Prince of Egypt." The Prince of Egypt: 10 Plagues The Prince of Egypt: All I’ve Ever Wanted Secret Link

Pastor Josiah and Ethan continue our podcast series on Christological heresies with an examination of Nestorianism, which asserts that Jesus is comprised of two distinct persons, as opposed to the Trinitarian view of God. Secret Link

Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss their favorite verses of scripture, with explanations of why they resonate with them. Secret Link