Emmanuel Church

Living on Purpose

Religion EN ↓ 174 episodes

Answering your questions about God, life, Christianity, the Bible, and church. Email your questions to john@weareemmanuel.life

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Emmanuel Church

Category

Religion

Podcast website

www.weareemmanuel.life

Latest episode

Jun 18, 2026

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Episodes

S2:Ep48 - Why should the US support Israel? 17.10.2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast today! Scripture references in this episode: Deuteronomy 7:6-8; Isaiah 27:6; John 4:22; Romans 1:16; Romans 3:1-4; Genesis 12:1-3; Genesis chapters 12-21 cover the Isaac and Ishmael story. We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to hear us talk about? Send your confidential question to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

S2:Ep47 - Old Testament Questions 03.10.2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast today! Scripture references in this episode: Psalm 32:1-5; Acts 5:3-6; Hebrews 11; Matthew 26:24; Numbers 16:1-35 We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to hear us talk about? Send your confidential question to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

S2:Ep46 - What does it mean to be "unequally yoked"? 26.09.2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're here. Please excuse the bad yolk pun. Scripture references in this episode: 2 Corinthians 6:14; Deuteronomy 22:10; Proverbs 17:17 We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to hear us talk about? Send your confidential question to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

S2:Ep45 - What is the "book of the annals of the Kings"? 19.09.2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're here. Scripture references in this episode: 1 Kings 15:23 **you can also read all of 1 & 2 Kings to find 33 references**; Esther 10:2 & 2:23; 2 Chronicles 13:22 & 24:27. We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to hear us talk about? Send your confidential question to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ john@weareemman...

S2:Ep44 - How many heavens are there? 12.09.2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're here. John and Sam try to answer the question: What's the difference when the Bible references heaven (singular) and heavens (plural)? Scripture references in this episode: Genesis 1:1 & 1:6-8; Psalm 19:1; Revelation 21:1-4; Genesis 49:18; Psalm 18:35; John 14:2; Colossians 1:15-20; Revelation 21:10-27. We also talk a lit...

S2:Ep43 - Why did God allow polygamy? 05.09.2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're here. Scripture references in this episode: Genesis 4:19; 1 Kings 11:3; Genesis 2:24; Deuteronomy 17:14-20; 1 Kings 11:3-4; 1 Timothy 3:2&12; Titus 1:6; Ephesians 5:22-33; Colossians 3:18-19; Romans 13:1-7. We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to hear us talk about? Send your confidential question to...

S2:Ep42 - "Handed over to Satan" - what does that mean? 29.08.2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're here. Scripture references in this episode: 1 Timothy 1:19 &4:12-14; Romans 2:15 We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to hear us talk about? Send your confidential question to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ john@weareemmanuel.life ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

S2:Ep41 - How should Christians deal with depression? 22.08.2024

Thanks for listening to this important podcast topic today. **Disclaimer** - we are a podcast, and not professional counselors - please email if you would like a referral. If you are contemplating suicide, PLEASE DIAL THE SUICIDE AND CRISIS HOTLINE - 988 to speak with someone immediately. Scripture references in this episode: Matthew 6:25-34; Philippians 4:6-8; 2 Corinthians 10:5 If you'd like...

S2:Ep40 - How to respond to New Age beliefs? 15.08.2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're here. Scripture references in this episode: 1 John 1:1-4; Romans 3:10-12; John 15; Colossians 2:6-7; Romans 12:17-21; Romans 10:9-15; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Matthew 5:14-16. We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to hear us talk about? Send your confidential question to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

S2:Ep39 - How do you feel about speaking in tongues? (Part 2) 08.08.2024

Thank you for listening to part 2 - if you haven't listened to part 1 yet, go back to episode 38 first. We are here to help all people and teach all people the will of God according to his words found in the Bible. Today's episode is not meant to attack anybody, but to encourage everyone to walk closer with God and his will. We also have a discussion about this topic on episode 35 from sea...

S2:Ep38 - How do you feel about speaking in tongues? (Part 1) 01.08.2024

Thank you for listening today! We are here to help all people and teach all people the will of God according to his words found in the Bible. Today's episode is not meant to attack anybody, but to encourage everyone to walk closer with God and his will. We also have a discussion about this topic on episode 35 from season 1. Scripture references in this episode: Acts 2:1-14; Acts 10:44-48; 1 Co...

Throwback episode - Is it a sin not to tithe? What is a tithe? 18.07.2024

Enjoy this throwback to season 1 episode 39. If you've been finding value in our podcast, would you take a minute and leave us a nice review? We want to make sure these biblical truths and answers reach as many people as possible. Scripture references in this episode: Leviticus 27:30; Numbers 18:26; Deuteronomy 14:24; 2 Chronicles 31:5; James 1:5; Malachi 1:6-9 & 3:6-10; 2 Corinthians 8:1-...

S2:Ep37 - How do I let go of guilt from past mistakes? 11.07.2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're here. Scripture references in this episode: Revelation 12:10-12; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 8:1; 2 Corinthians 5:17; 1 John 1:5-10. We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to hear us talk about? Send your confidential question to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

S2:Ep36 - Should Christians watch horror movies? 04.07.2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're here. Pastor John and Sam talk about 3 points to consider when deciding on whether or not to watch horror movies or play horror video games. Scripture references in this episode: Philippians 4:8; Philippians 4:6-7; Ephesians 6:12-13; Acts 19:11-16; 1 Corinthians 15:33 and 10:23. We'd love to hear feedback from you - what woul...

S2:Ep35 - How to stay engaged during the summer (Part 2) 27.06.2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're here. This is Part 2 of a 2 part episode. We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to hear us talk about? Send your confidential question to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

S2:Ep34 - How To Stay Engaged During The Summer (Part 1) 20.06.2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're here. This is Part 1 of a 2 part episode. We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to hear us talk about? Send your confidential question to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

S2:Ep33 - What if my spouse doesn't want anything to do with God or church? 13.06.2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're listening. This is a very delicate topic, please reach out to us if you have further questions or would like other marriage resources. Scripture references in this episode: Proverbs 3:5-6; 1 Peter 3:1-4; Genesis 2:24; Mark 10:2-12; 1 Corinthians 7:10-14. We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to hear us tal...

S2:Ep32 - How do I handle future in-laws that are controlling? 06.06.2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast! Scripture references in this episode: Genesis 2:22-24; Romans 12:17-18; Proverbs 16:3; Proverbs 15:22. We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to hear us talk about? Send your confidential question to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

S2:Ep31 - Why is Biblical Inerrancy Important? (Part 2) 30.05.2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast! This is part 2 of a 2 part deep dive discussion on why it's important to trust in the truth of the Word of God - the Bible, not on traditions. If you haven't heard part one, go back to episode 30 and check it out! Scripture references in this episode: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 John 4:6; John 14:6; 2 Peter 1:21; Psalm 12:6; Psalm 19:7; Proverbs 30:5; Hebrews...

S2:Ep30 - Why is Biblical Inerrancy Important? (Part 1) 23.05.2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast! This is part 1 of a 2 part deep dive discussion on why it's important to trust in the truth of the Word of God - the Bible, not on traditions. We talk in this episode about 6 variations on the Doctrine of Inerrancy which are: Absolute, Critical, Limited, Nuanced, Functional, and Spontaneous. Pastor John also talks about "verbal plenary inspiration&quot...

S2:Ep29 - What are the waters above the heavens in Genesis? 16.05.2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast! Scripture references in this episode: Genesis 1:6; Job 37:18; Daniel 12:3; Ezekiel 1:22; Genesis 1:7-8. We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to hear us talk about? Send your confidential question to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

S2:Ep28 - How do I speak with someone struggling with gender dysphoria? 09.05.2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast! Scripture references in this episode: James 5:16; Colossians 4:6; Proverbs 11:14; 1 Corinthians 15:33; Proverbs 27:17; Psalm 37:5-9 We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to hear us talk about? Send your confidential question to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

S2:Ep27 - Should I overlook an offense or go say something? 02.05.2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast! We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to hear us talk about? Send your confidential question to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

S2:Ep26 - Will there be sin in heaven? Free will? 25.04.2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast! Scripture references in this episode: Revelation 21:1-4; Revelation 21:7-8; Revelation 21:22-27; Romans 5:1; 2 Peter 3:18; 1 Peter 1:14-16; 1 Corinthians 15:42-53; Romans 8:30; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Colossians 3:4; James 1:14; Revelation 20:10; Revelation 19:8; Philippians 1:6; Revelation 5:6-10. We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to...

S2:Ep25 - How many "kingdoms of the world" and what about the devil's authority? 18.04.2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast! Scripture references in this episode: Matthew 4:8-9; Luke 4:5-7; John 12:31; 2 Corinthians 4:4; 1 John 5:19; Daniel 10:13; Ephesians 6:10; 1 John 2:15-17; Revelation 20:10; Hebrews 12:28. We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to hear us talk about? Send your confidential question to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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