Park Hills Podcast

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about why we did 5 woes and did not cover them in one sermon. Then we talk about wealth and loneliness. Key thought from this episode : Are you on the right path? Use your wealth properly. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about wealth and debt. Key thought from this episode : Debt is bad, using it subjugate others is worse. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about wine and metaphor while considering what this means for translation. Some technical details are worked through - don't get lost in the details, but notice them! Key thought from this episode : Intoxication comes in many forms potentially. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check out pa...

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about Babylon as power-hungry ancient nation and the archetype of evil in the ancient and modern world. We are just scratching the surface of what it would be like to be an ancient person, but let your imagination run wild. Key thought from this episode : Babylon is evil, but God promises better. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Em...

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about Job and Habakkuk and the parallels between the two books. Join us for a crazy journey through the Bible and consider how you would respond to God's goodness. Key thought from this episode : We expect punishment when we "deserve it," but not when we think we don't. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhi...

Pastors Alex and Chris have a meaningful discussion together about sacrifice and what God does in and through His people. Key thought from this episode : Be a pleasing aroma for the Lord. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Pastor Chris brings a message of love and hope to weary folks weighed down by the holidays. Not everyone will have a "Merry Christmas" this year, as we all know. May we search for answers from the "God who provides" - Yahweh Yireh - and realize He is more than enough no matter where we are. Key thought from this episode : God provides even for the weary. We look forward to hearing from you for fut...

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about God's revelation and what this means for us today. Consider general and special revelation and how it has been used throughout the ages. This topic can be controversial, so listen with an open mind and heart and hear what we are saying (not what we are not saying). Hope it helps a bit! Key thought from this episode : God has revealed Himself and in some ways conti...

Pastor Chris talks about Advent. What is it? Why do we sometimes do it? What are the candles and themes about? Enjoy! Key thought from this episode : Advent is an old tradition that Park Hills sometimes observes. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Pastors Alex and Chris talk discipline and feeling intimidated by "greatness." Also, check out the glory of the Super Soaker. Super Soaker Key thought from this episode : God is great, greater than anything we experience on earth. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Pastors Alex and Chris talk language, one accord and the day of the Lord. It may not be what you think - so listen in and hopefully enjoy it. Key thought from this episode : The Day of the Lord will come again and again from our perspective. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info...

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss the morning motif in the first part of Zephaniah 3. Further, we jump into the hotbed of controversy with justice and oppression and how things aren't as easy as they seem at first glance! Key thought from this episode : God's justice is perfect. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check ou...

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss some fun details from Zephaniah 2 (like owls, I AM, and who ruled "Palestine"). If you enjoy history, pull out a map and tune into this episode. Political Map of Israel Settlement Map of Israel Settlement Map of Israel (Peace Now) Key thought from this episode : Israel is the center of a very significant geographic target. We look forward to hearing from you for futu...

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss some of the historical backdrop for Zephaniah and the tension felt by the Jews in the 6th-8th century BC. Enjoy! Key thought from this episode : God is working always. Fear Him. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Pastors Chris and Jonathan discuss his journey with Jesus and missions as we consider our missions Sunday. Key thought from this episode : God calls us to be a part of His missional work. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Kelley and Pastor Chris talk about the broken world we live in and how to survive and thrive in the midst of brokenness. His presence is key and letting Him guide us through is the way to freedom and light. Enjoy the listen. Key thought from this episode : He will lead us through the brokenness. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhill...

Pastors Mark and Chris discuss spiritual parenting using Paul and Timothy as a model for us to consider. Key thought from this episode : The Bible is full of spiritual parenting advice - listen to it. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss David and his family - warts and all. What does it mean to be "chosen" and what do we do with this information? We do not answer all the questions, but will provide enough of a framework for you to help structure parenting and following God as His "chosen" people - 1Pe 2:19. Key thought from this episode : God's redemptive plan is acted out by "the chosen" - and He k...

Merri and Chris discuss the dynamic of some of the families in the Bible - some of the highs and lows. Also, an overarching principle of the Christian family is presented - hope it helps a little! Key thought from this episode : God's design and plan for the family is not undefined in the Bible. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhill...

Pastors Rich and Chris discuss adoption and God's family while considering what that means for us. Rich's adoptive history provides some interesting background - enjoy his testimony in this episode! Key thought from this episode : You've been adopted by God and redeemed by Him, thereby you have rights. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@p...

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss the end of Mark and why we did not preach it. Hope you enjoy! Episode 117 - Translation and Textual Criticism Key thought from this episode : Not all texts are created equally. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about a philosophical topic - was Jesus based on ancient myths and do the rumors on-line bear any fidelity? We are more than aware of "what is out there" but rest assured, Jesus is unique. Key thought from this episode : Being exposed to different "truths" is fine - but Jesus needs to be King! We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email...

Pastors Rich and Chris discuss crucifixion - what it is and some of the practices surrounding it. It is a brutal way to die, but was not exclusively Roman. There is nothing easy about what Jesus went through, and this should cause us to think about what He did. Key thought from this episode : Jesus died a brutal death. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email c...

Pastor Chris and Merri talk about some of the early disciples (James, John and Peter) and discuss what we do know about them. Gallicantu Photo from our Israel trip Gallicantu Photo from our Israel trip Key thought from this episode : We know little about the early disciples, but what we do know is important. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stuken...

Pastors Alex and Chris talk some of the interesting ideas with "I AM" and why the chief priests would freak out hearing that word. Also, we investigate the scant material on Judas and do some speculating/explaining on who he is and why some would be sympathetic. Key thought from this episode : Jesus is exactly what the high priest thinks is blasphemy. We look forward to hearing from you for future...