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Have you ever been thinking about something that makes you mad and then snap at someone who has nothing to do with what you were thinking about? At that moment, you weren't in  a peaceful state. What you chose to dwell on affected your behavior. The Apostle Paul tells us the kind of things we should be thinking about so that we can have God's peace instead of our emotions affecting how w...

Disagreements are going to happen, but they don't have to balloon into a relationship ending conflict. If we will stay true to the Lord, and remember that we belong to the Lord, we will find that choosing to stay full of the joy of the Lord will allow us to get over anything. This week's study comes from Philippians 4:1-5 (NLT)

Say what you will about the apostle Paul, but he was no quitter. When he was an opponent of the early church, he opposed it with a single minded ferocity. And after his encounter with Jesus turned him into a missionary and church planter, he devoted that same level intensity to proclaiming the Good News of salvation in Jesus Christ. He accomplished a lot but he never stopped pressing on. And he en...

The apostle Paul is an extraordinary teacher and mentor. He constantly reminds us to have a joy that will hold up to all of the difficulties and challenges that life can bring. This is not hypothetical teaching- Paul displays joy even while he is imprisoned for the very faith that gives him that joy. And he warns against letting anyone place barriers that would hinder us from finding that same str...

Why do we love dogs so much? Because we believe that they love us. And since they love us, we will do anything we think they need. At the end of Philippians chapter 2, Paul shows that leadership by love and respect of those we work with and those we lead yields great benefits even during the toughest of times. 

When you have taught someone something, you want to see them actually practice it when you're not around. Paul was no different. In this episode I take a look at Philippians 2:12-18.

Paul wrote a beautiful description of how Jesus willingly left the power and privilege of Heaven to live as we live and to be executed unjustly. He really is our Lord who knows what we are going through.  Philippians 2:5-11 New Living Translation 5 You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. 6 Though he was God,[ a ]     he did not think of equality with God     as something to cling to...

It is really rewarding to be part of a team when everyone is working toward the same goal. Paul encourages the fledgling church of Jesus followers to be unified in their purpose. Philippians 2:1-4

This look at Philippians 1:27-30 explores the responsibilities we have as followers of Christ. Paul was a citizen of the empire of Rome, but he placed higher emphasis on his citizenship in Heaven. In this episode I look at how we should view ourselves as citizens of Heaven while we are here on earth. 

I'm looking at the first 26 verses of chapter 1 in my study of Philippians. Paul loved the church in Philippi and his desire was that they would continue to grow in Christ so they could understand what really matters in this life.  If you have comments or questions, you can find me on Facebook and instagram or you can email me at rbwhitlow@me.com

This intro to Philippians explains why this book of the New Testament has been called the Epistle of Joy. All scripture references are from the New Living Translation. If you want to read them for yourself, here are the scriptures referenced in today's episode: Acts 9:15-16, Isaiah 55:8-9, Philippians 1:12-14

The apostle Paul is a major figure in the New Testament and his story is really amazing. God transformed a religious terrorist into the greatest missionary and church planter the Church has ever known. This episode is an introduction for a study on the New Testament book of Philippians, which is one of Paul's many contributions to our Bible. 

In this episode I hope to inspire you to live a lifestyle of generosity as an act of worship. Listen in and learn how a garage sale led to a lifelong practice of generosity. If you have comments or questions, hit me up on Facebook or Instagram (both profiles are Randy Whitlow) or send me an email at rbwhitlow@me.com

Getting saved, giving your heart to Jesus, crossing the line of faith, making a decision for Christ- there are many ways to describe salvation, but what is it? How does it work? And when does it happen? I attempt to answer what I mean by salvation. 

This is the second topic in the current series, "What Do You Mean By That?" In this episode I talk about Communion- what it is, what it means, and how it happens. 

I'm beginning a new series called, "What Do You Mean By That?" I'll be discussing some common church terms with meanings that might not be clear to all. I'll present each topic from the perspective of my faith tradition. This week I'm talking about baptism, one of the ordinances of the church. 

In episode 12 I am talking about what we call the Greatest Commandment. When Jesus was asked which of the commandments is most important, his answer was short, but it has major implications for us even today.

In this episode I am discussing the 10th commandment as part of the "An Ordered Life" series. This episode is called Be Careful What You Wish For and talks about the danger of having an unhealthy desire for something that belongs to someone else. 

Today in episode 10 I am discussing the 9th of the Ten Commandments as part of the "An Ordered Life" series. This week's teaching is called No Trolls Allowed and is based on the commandment that tells us, "You must not testify falsely against your neighbor".

In episode 8 I am discussing the 7th of the Ten Commandments as part of the "An Ordered Life" series. This episode is called "Keep It Clean" and deals with the command, "You must not commit adultery."

Today we explore the 8th commandment in the "An Ordered Life" series. We see how this command, You must not steal applies to us today. 

Destry Dobbs, along with his wife, Cynthia, and son, Obadiah, have been very active in Chi Alpha campus ministry and personal evangelism efforts for many years. Destry is stepping into a new role with GO Gospel Outreach and is preparing an intensive training for those who would like to de-mystify the important work of sharing our faith with others in 2026. Destry can be reached at dobbs@tulsaxa.co...

In episode 7 I am discussing the sixth of the Ten Commandments as part of the "An Ordered Life" series. 

In episode 6 I am discussing the fifth of the Ten Commandments as part of my "An Ordered Life" series. 

In today's episode I am discussing the 4th of the Ten Commandments as part of the Ordered Life series. This week's teaching is called, "Just Remember"