Park Hills Podcast

Pastor Chris and Kelley Arevalo discuss Peter and the prayer of Jesus in Mark 14. We talk about the flesh being weaker than the spirit and Peter's possible temptations. Then we discuss God's sacrificial love and imagine some aspects of how intense and beautiful Jesus' love really is. Key thought from this episode : Our spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. We look forward to hearing from you f...

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about a unique and mysterious group called the "Essenes" by 1st Century historians. They also dive into the idea of Passover and show some connections to our practice of communion or "The Lord's Supper" while considering our practice and how we partake at Park Hills. Key thought from this episode : Jesus is our Passover Lamb. We look forward to hearing from you for futu...

Pastors Rich and Chris talk about anointing and the woman at Jesus' feet. There is so much in the Bible about anointing, and we go to a few of those ideas here. The Bible Project Anointing Series Key thought from this episode : Jesus is anointed for burial. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check out parkhillschurch.c...

Pastors Parker and Chris discuss different views of the end times and how they may affect one's views of life and how to read the Bible. We might be surprised to find that the prevailing ideas in America - from books like Left Behind - are not the only views out there! Blue Letter Bible Help Key thought from this episode : Focus on Him and it will be okay "if you get it wrong." We look forward to...

Pastors Mark and Chris talk through a shadowy figure in the Old Testament - Melchizedek - and consider the motif of a kingly priest. God's ideal for His people is to have one person serve as the leader of all. This is supposed to be Him, so why do so many NT authors pick up on the OT usage of Melchizedek? Also, who is this guy? Key thought from this episode : Jesus is our priest in the order of Me...

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about the Shema and living in the time of the Second Temple. We just begin to scratch the surface of some of the tension Jesus might have felt. Key thought from this episode : Love God with everything you've got. 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 Parker talk student ministry and his testimony. Welcome, Parker to the team! Key thought from this episode : We have a new member of the pastoral team. 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 some of the political realities at the time of Jesus and how He masterfully walks through it all. Also, we talk about the way New Testament writers interact and use the Old Testament. Books mentioned (with links): Evangelical Theology by Michael Bird Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by Carson and Beale Handbook on the New Testament Use of the...

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss the temple complex and how corrupt it was at the time of Jesus. Key thought from this episode : Corrupt systems and practices will never sit well with God. 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 walk through 1st Century Jerusalem and attempt to give you an audio walkthrough. Key thought from this episode : Come to Israel at some point! 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 Alex talk through some issues with Davidic lineage and show these scholars have it wrong. Then a discussion about the Passion and "looking back" is discussed. Key thought from this episode : Reminiscing about Jesus' last days must have been hard and amazing for the early church. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhil...

Pastors Alex and Chris talk the Son of Man in Daniel 7, go down a rabbit hole and briefly touch on the semantic range of "baptism." Key thought from this episode : Jesus is God, the Son of Man and this title is loaded with meaning. 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 Alex discuss marriage, divorce and remarriage. The goal is to chase the ideal and know that wherever you are at... aim for the ideal with your current spouse. Grab Divorce and Remarriage in the Bible  by David Instone-Brewer if you would like. Key thought from this episode : Aim for the ideal. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stu...

Pastors Alex and Chris take a look at the children and rich young ruler. Key thought from this episode : We trust the character of God and can rest in 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 Alex and Chris talk textual criticism, translation and hell with no sense of irony or completion. Enjoy the listen and try to stay awake. Key thought from this episode : We can trust the Bible. 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, Merri Lane and Kelley Arevalo talk Mark, the women in Mark and some insights with women in this Gospel. Merri and Kelley are making their debut on the Park Hills Podcast, so enjoy! Key thought from this episode : Women are not minor characters in Mark. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check out parkhill...

Pastors Alex and Chris talk denominations, distinctives and try to explain when to plant our flag. We think it is important to remain humble but not be afraid to make a decision and plant a flag when necessary. Key thought from this episode : Theological/denominational humility is helpful, but only if we are true to Christ. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Em...

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about how the disciples knew it was Moses and Elijah, losing our life for Jesus' sake and viewing discipleship through a better lens. Key thought from this episode : You have one life, use it well and follow Jesus. 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 inf...

We are going to do a long series about discipleship and what it is. This is the opening to that discussion - get ready to potentially take notes and enjoy! Key thought from this episode : Jesus was not making disciples by accident. 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 look at some numbers in the passages of the two feedings, share some interesting thoughts (with caution) and end up leaving us in a space that aims to Jesus and holds loosely to a lot interesting number thoughts. Key thought from this episode : Numbers can be important, but let's not get carried away. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Em...

Pastor Chris dives into the Messianic Secret in Mark and some of the discussions on the controversy of the Messiah. (Dr. Crispin Fletcher-Louis and Dr. David Mitchell are the names shared) Also, a brief moment is spent on God's wisdom in giving a request that benefits Him either way. Key thought from this episode : Jesus is the Messiah. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we migh...

Pastors Alex and Chris do a brief excursus on liberation and liberal theology and why this hermeneutic does not work for us. There are a number of rabbit holes to go down or threads to pull - enjoy! Key thought from this episode : Good biblical study will go the extra mile to understand the Bible as it was understood first by readers. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might...

Pastoral Resident Mark DeWall makes his debut along with Pastor Chris. We talk food laws, Old Testament interactions with the New Testament and all things culture and defilement. Hope it's interesting for you! Key thought from this episode : Israel was supposed to be separate and Jesus makes everything clean. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stuke...

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about the miracles of Jesus, the Messianic King and try to cover geography on a podcast (sorry!). Enjoy! Here's a link to Dr. Beitzel's Moody Atlas of the Bible - link here . Also, a map of Galilee for you to look at if you would like. Key thought from this episode : We can trust the Bible in every way and around every turn. We look forward to hearing from you for futur...

Pastors Rich and Chris break down hospitality and Herod (two "H's") for this episode as we look at the middle section of Mark 6. Check out the "Warm Showers" app to help long distance cyclists (or practice hospitality in some other way). Hopefully some of the Herod stuff helps. Key thought from this episode : Be hospitable and not like Herod! We look forward to hearing from you for future topics w...