Onward in the Faith

Knowing why we're depressed doesn't immediately remove the pain of depression. For many, depression can linger far longer than we expect it to, and certainly much longer than we'd prefer. So as we're putting off the sin that has led to things like hopelessness, despair, or fear... what do we do about those very real feelings that may linger? This episode begins a short "mini series" that will disc...

It's not surprising that those suffering from chronic pain are more likely to experience depression and thoughts of suicide. As Christians, how are we supposed to think about these things? Should we understand depression differently than the world does? Does the Bible offer any hope, or are we merely victims of biology?  This episode is an honest, even painful, look at how I've walked through depr...

Should you share your suffering with someone who has it worse than you? What's the point of God's comfort? How can we think biblically and faithfully about suffering in our lives and the lives of others? This episode explores the importance of how to think about comfort, and what God wants us to do with it. Support My Work  • Monthly Support: https://www. Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith  • One-Time D...

About This Episode Why does a sovereign God tell us to pray? He knows what we need, does what He pleases, and can't be changed by human manipulation. If we're honest, sometimes it can seem like prayer is pointless, and that makes it even more difficult to "pray without ceasing." In this episode, I explore why prayer isn't our way of changing God's will, but His way of changing ours.  Timestamps: 0...

If Satan's very nature makes him incapable of things like whispering lies into our minds or personally attacking thousands of people at once, what do we make of the verses that imply we need to watch out for his attacks? This episode digs in to a part of language we use every day that can help us better distinguish between the being known as Satan and the world system he's responsible for. Scriptu...

When suffering, sometimes we go into "survival mode" and set aside may important things in our lives. Sometimes, we wonder if we should bother reading the Bible when it's too difficult. This episode helps you think through how we should understand the effects of suffering on our Bible reading, how to be on guard against the deceptiveness of our flesh, and how to rejoice in giving God everything we...

If we believe in a good and sovereign God, are we wrong to want Him to heal us? Can we over-emphasize our desire to be healed? How can we find a good balance? This episode digs in to a question many people may not think to ask, but it is an important question to answer for those who do ask it. Scripture Used: Matthew 6:19-34 Support My Work  • Monthly Support: https://www. Patreon.com/OnwardintheF...

You'll often hear me say "God doesn't call us to be healthy, but He does call us to be holy." I know this will bother some people, especially those who have been exposed to the Prosperity Gospel. This episode focuses on what I've learned from God's word that makes me want sufferers to understand and embrace this important truth so that they can more fully glorify God, even in their pain. Timestamp...

This first episode of my new series introduces you to my pain journey and why this series exists.  Timestamps  • 00:00 Intro  • 1:06 My Pain Journey  • 10:43 Why Make This Series?  • 13:58 What to Expect  • 15:13 Final Stuff Support My Work If you’d like to support what I do, here are some ways you can help:  • Monthly Support: https://www. Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith  • One-Time Donations: https...

The Divine Council Worldview doesn't just affect how we read the Bible; it changes our lives. So why do so many people (including me!) react so poorly when we first encounter it? And does it really matter if we embrace it? I sat down with my good friend, Chris Lenoir, to discuss those very questions.  My Satan series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5oAvNLE5030_XWDG9oWCKfB4aMbXMUbh&si=XT_y...

About This Video How do we read and study the Bible? What's the difference between the two? Are there things we should avoid when reading the Bible? This episode takes a first step in exploring Systematic Theology. If we want to have a biblical worldview, we must know what the Bible says and means. That means we must read the Bible for what it is: a divinely inspired historical document. Read the...

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Join my monthly supporters: www. Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith   One-time donations: PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/OnwardintheFaith?locale.x=en_US Venmo https://account.venmo.com/u/Ray-Burns-6   Join me as we begin studying 1 Peter. This will walk you through how I study, showing you the questions I ask and the answers I arrive at. I hope this study makes you delight in God's word and enco...

Join my monthly supporters: www. Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith One-time donations: PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/OnwardintheFaith?locale.x=en_US Venmo https://account.venmo.com/u/Ray-Burns-6   You've got the books. You've got the Bible. You've got hours of podcasts and sermons downloaded to your phone. Now what? Go learn with others! As we conclude this series, we look at important ways to...

Join my monthly supporters: https://www. Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith   One-time donations: PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/OnwardintheFaith Venmo https://account.venmo.com/u/Ray-Burns-6   If studying theology is important, it's also important to do it well. If you'd like to figure out where to start with something so vital to your walk with Jesus, this video is for you. Figure out a book b...

Join my monthly supporters: www. Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith One-time donations: PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/OnwardintheFaith?locale.x=en_US Venmo https://account.venmo.com/u/Ray-Burns-6   Does God want you to study theology? Yes! When we properly understand what theology is in the life of Christ's followers, we see that God calls His people to theology over and over again. This episod...

Join my monthly supporters: www. Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith One-time donations: PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/OnwardintheFaith?locale.x=en_US Venmo https://account.venmo.com/u/Ray-Burns-6   1 John 4 tells us to test the spirits. What does this mean? What do we test them against? How can we know the difference between false teaching and teaching we don't agree with?   This sermon was pre...

Join my monthly supporters: www. Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith One-time donations: PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/OnwardintheFaith?locale.x=en_US Venmo https://account.venmo.com/u/Ray-Burns-6   Your Bible calls you a "servant of Jesus Christ." We all have idea about what that means, but what does God mean when He says that? How was this word understood 2,000 years ago, and how does that imp...

Join my monthly supporters: www. Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith One-time donations: PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/OnwardintheFaith?locale.x=en_US Venmo https://account.venmo.com/u/Ray-Burns-6   What a difference a word makes. 2 Peter 1:5 says that we must supply a variety of spiritual disciplines. Does that mean our spiritual maturity is a result of our personal strength? Do we need to figu...