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

Author

Emmanuel Church

Category

Religion

Podcast website

www.weareemmanuel.life

Latest episode

Jun 18, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 49 - Biblical Canon: Questions about the Council of Nicea. 21.09.2023

Thanks for listening to today's episode! Please leave us a review and a comment on what you thought of our discussion! Scripture references in this episode: Revelation 22:19; 1 Timothy 5:18; Deuteronomy 25:4; Luke 10:7; 2 Peter 3:15-16; Colossians 4:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:27. If you have a question you'd like answered on a future episode, email john@weareeemmanuel.life. (All submissions wil...

Episode 48 - A question about justice and hell: Will a person burn in hell forever if they don't accept Jesus Christ as Savior? 14.09.2023

Thanks for listening to today's episode! Please leave us a review and a comment on what you thought of our discussion! Scripture references in this episode: Luke 16:19-31; Hebrews 10:29; Matthew 10:15; Matthew 25:41 & 46; 1 Peter 2:24; Revelation 20:11-15; Ephesians 2:8-9; Matthew 3:12; Daniel 12:2; Mark 9:44-49; Luke 16:23-24; 2 Thessalonians 1:9; Revelation 14:10-11; Revelation 20:10; Ro...

Episode 47 - Questions about the book of life. 07.09.2023

Thanks for listening to today's episode! Please leave us a review and a comment on what you thought of our discussion! Scripture references in this episode: Psalm 69:28; Exodus 32:33; Psalm 69:1-21, 25; Revelation 3:5; Revelation 20:15. If you have a question you'd like answered on a future episode, email john@weareeemmanuel.life. (All submissions will remain confidential - no names will b...

Episode 46 - Questions about the Tribulation. 31.08.2023

Thanks for listening to today's episode! Please leave us a review and a comment on what you thought of our discussion! Scripture references in this episode: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10; Revelation 3:10; 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10; Daniel 9:24; Revelation 13:7, 20:9. If you have a question you'd like answered on a future episode, email john@weareeemman...

Episode 45 - Is it a sin to not have children? 24.08.2023

Please listen closely to Pastor John's disclaimer at the 42 second mark. Thanks for listening to today's episode! Scripture references in this episode: Genesis 1:26-28; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; John 4:24; Psalm 127:3-5. If you have a question you'd like answered on a future episode, email john@weareeemmanuel.life. (All submissions will remain confidential - no names will be shared on air.)

Episode 44: What vow did Paul take in Acts 18:18? 17.08.2023

Thanks for listening to today's episode! Scripture references in this episode: Acts 18:18; Acts 21:17-24; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23. If you have a question you'd like answered on a future episode, email john@weareeemmanuel.life. (All submissions will remain confidential - no names will be shared on air.)

Episode 43 - "Husband of one wife": Questions about divorce in the church. 10.08.2023

Thanks for listening to today's episode! Scripture references in this episode: 1 Timothy 3:2; 1 Timothy 3:12, 5:9; Titus 1:6; 2 Corinthians 5:21; James 1:5. If you have a question you'd like answered on a future episode, email john@weareeemmanuel.life. (All submissions will remain confidential - no names will be shared on air.)

Episode 42 - Cremation or traditional burial - what does the Bible say? 03.08.2023

Thanks for listening to our podcast! Here's the link to the article Pastor John referenced titled: " To Bury or to Burn: Christianity and Cremation " by David Jones: https://tinyurl.com/yc3y2swb 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. S...

Episode 41 - Questions about being called to ministry (Part 2) 27.07.2023

Thank you for listening to Part 2 of our discussion on going into ministry! 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: 1 Timothy 3:1-7; 1 Corinthians 7:32-34; 1 Timothy 5:8. If you have a question you'd like ans...

Episode 40 - Questions about being called to ministry (Part 1) 21.07.2023

Thank you for listening to Part 1 of our 2 part discussion on going into ministry! 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: 1 Timothy 3:1-7 If you have a question you'd like answered on a future episode, email...

Episode 39 - Is it a sin not to tithe? What is a tithe? 14.07.2023

Thank you for listening! 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 8:1-5, 9:1-12, & 8:7...

Episode 38 - If God calls me to ministry, will my wife have to sacrifice time? 29.06.2023

Thank you for listening! 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: Matthew 8:14-15; Luke 18:18-30; Luke 9:57-62. If you have a question you'd like answered on a future episode, email john@weareeemmanuel.life. (...

Episode 37 - TOP 5 scriptures taken out of context. 22.06.2023

Thank you for listening to our first TOP 5 episode! 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: Jeremiah 29:11; Jeremiah 29:1-4; Romans 8:28; Philippians 4:13; James 4:17; Matthew 7:1, 2-5; 1 Corinthians 5; Galatians...

Episode 36 - Was Jesus really buried for 3 days? 15.06.2023

Thank you for listening! 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: Matthew 12:40; Mark 15:42; Luke 23:52-54; Mark 16:1; Leviticus 16:29-31 & 23:24-32,39; Luke 23:56; Mark 16:2; John 20:1. If you have a question...

Episode 35 - Speaking in tongues: What are your thoughts? 08.06.2023

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 them to walk closer with God and his will. Many scripture references come between 1 Corinthians 12-14, we recommend reading these chapters for context of this episode. Other scriptures refe...

Episode 34 - Can someone be gay and be a Christian? 01.06.2023

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 them to walk closer with God and his will. If you'd like a link to Pastor John's article regarding homosexuality, please email john@weareemmanuel.life with the subject line " A...

Episode 33 - How do I "turn the other cheek"? 25.05.2023

Thank you for listening! 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: Matthew 5:38-39; Ephesians 1-2. If you have a question you'd like answered on a future episode, email john@weareeemmanuel.life. (All submission...

Episode 32 - What to do with the debate of Calvinism vs. Arminianism? 18.05.2023

Thank you for listening! 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: Romans 3; Ephesians 1; 2 Peter 3:8-10; John 6:44; Matthew 28:19-21; 1 Peter 1:3-4. If you have a question you'd like answered on a future episo...

Episode 31 - Am I trusting in the Lord, or am I being apathetic? 11.05.2023

Thank you for listening! 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. If you have a question you'd like answered on a future episode, email john@weareeemmanuel.life. (All submissions will remain confidential - no names will be shared on air.)

Episode 30 - What are the major differences between Catholicism and Christianity? 04.05.2023

*As referenced in the episode, this is NOT an extensive discussion on the understanding of Catholicism. Thank you for listening! 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: Luke 11:37-52; Titus 3:5-7; Ephesians 2:8-9...

Episode 29 - What does it mean to abstain from all appearance of evil? 27.04.2023

Thank you for listening! 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: 1 Thessalonians 5:22; Ephesians 4:29-32; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; James 1:5. We also reference alcohol - you can go back to Episode #6 of the podcast...

Episode 28 - Is it normal to doubt my salvation? (Part 2) 20.04.2023

Thank you for listening to Living on Purpose! If you have a question you'd like answered on a future episode, email john@weareeemmanuel.life. (All submissions will remain confidential - no names will be shared on air.)

Episode 27 - Is it normal to doubt my salvation? (Part 1) 13.04.2023

Thank you for listening to Living on Purpose! Please forgive the audio quality of this episode, we tried to preserve the relevant information but some sections toward the end do include some static and noise. We will work on fixing this for future episodes. If you have a question you'd like answered on a future episode, email john@weareeemmanuel.life. (All submissions will remain confidential...

Episode 26 - What is PASSION WEEK all about? 04.04.2023

We wanted to get this bonus episode out to you quick this week so you can learn more about what happened during the week leading up to Jesus' death and resurrection. We would love to invite you to one of our Easter gatherings! Find out more at www.weareemmanuel.life/easter. If you have a question you'd like answered on a future episode, email john@weareeemmanuel.life. (All submissions will...

Episode 25 - What has happened to community? 30.03.2023

Thank you for listening! 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: Acts 2:41-47; Philippians 4:6-7 If you have a question you'd like answered on a future episode, email john@weareeemmanuel.life. (All submission...

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