Rabbit Trail Podcast with Pastor Greg Harris from OBCC

Episode 65: This week we are addressing ideas about identity. And with Greg's voice gone we roam the trails in lots of ways. What is the image of God? Does God really hate certain identities? How do we become a church that is open to people's struggles? How do we love people in our lives without condoning their sin? Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email RabbitTrail@obcc.church

Episode 66: In this episode we discuss the "What About Aliens" Sermon; The likelihood of their existence; and what the impact might be on Christianity if Aliens do exist. We also answer your questions on the Book of Enoch, Demons, Drugs, & witchcraft, and "Was Jephthah's Daughter Sacrificed?" It's quite the full episode! Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email RabbitTrail@obcc.churc...

Episode 64: This week we are looking at Christianity and science. • Talk about the three legs of science and how they apply to science. • We look at why, the who and why is more important than the how. • We finally look at all the ways you can look at Genesis 1. But before we go there, we have a listener question: How do we test spirits to know if they are from God? Questions, comments? We'd love...

Episode 63: We are talking about evil this week as look at how Jesus defeated evil at the resurrection. Listener question: Who is Lilith? Why do we think people walk away from the faith over evil, and then also over hell? What's up with natural evil? Why would God create if he knew humanity would do evil? How does the resurrection actually defeat evil? Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from y...

Episode 62: Happy Easter! We begin running down a couple of listener questions on why Jesus hides his that he's Messiah, and what's up with the naked guy in Mark 15? Then we discuss aspects of meeting with God in the Bible like God's omnipresence and special manifestations, promises of God answering prayers, praying the Bible and obedience. Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email Ra...

Episode 61: We answer a question about baking cakes, and then look at some questions on how much we really need tools when we read the Bible. Also we help you know the difference between all these Bible translations out there! Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email RabbitTrail@obcc.church

Episode 60: We're running down some conversations about the Bible and how it began to loose its influence. Then we talk about its impact on the West and some prophesies.  We reference these books, How Christianity Changed the World  Alvin J. Schmidt, Answering Jewish Objections to Jesus, by Micheal Brown, Guide to Christian Apologetics, Doug Powell, Evidence that Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell...

Episode 58: Nick Hershey joins us as we wrap up our latest series in Exodus (chapters 21-24) and discuss his sermon. Also, we answer a few of your listener questions on: Disobeying God and not entering the Promise Land; Who is "The Angel of the Lord"?; ..and last but not least, "Does God authorize Genocide"? We love your questions. Keep them coming in! Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from y...

Episode 59: Today Brent & Stephan discuss the first sermon in our latest series called: "The Bible: Hidden in Plan Sight". We talk about: what the Bible is; how it was formed and how it has stood the test of time.  Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email RabbitTrail@obcc.church

Episode 57: This week Brent and Stephan answered some listeners questions. One about Jesus ignoring a Canaanite woman's request for help. The other is about can our prayers be hindered if there is disunity in a marriage. We wrapped out with a conversation about Greg's sermon on How Work and Worship go hand in hand. Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email RabbitTrail@obcc.church

Episode 56: This week Nick joins us as we talk through justice issues. First we answer some questions on communion, then we talk about what social justice is, whether Christians are supposed to right their wrongs if forgiven by God, and then we talk about how some of the issues of Ex 22-23 apply today. Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email RabbitTrail@obcc.church

Episode 55: This week we tackle a tough trail, slavery! We respond to a comment made on YouTube about the Bible and Slavery, then we talk about welfare and ancient begging. Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email RabbitTrail@obcc.church

Episode 54: The rabbits are running, and we chase them down to talk about fear of the Lord, and God's seeming difference in the Old Testament verses the New. We also look at the needs for priests in Israel and examine Hebrews 12:18ff and talk about if someone can lose their salvation. Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email RabbitTrail@obcc.church

Episode 53: We are talking about being content in light of Heaven. But what is Heaven? What are rewards? We look at these critical issues and enjoy some other random rabbit trails! Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email RabbitTrail@obcc.church

Episode 52: On this episode we discuss two listener questions dealing with Christians and the culture. Then we begin a journey talking about giving and the idea of tithing.  Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email RabbitTrail@obcc.church

Episode 51: We have a great talk about the tower of Babel and the differences we see in humanity today. We also will talk a lot about how debt has a deeper spiritual link than many people realize. Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email RabbitTrail@obcc.church

Episode 50! We've reached 50 episodes, and today we answer a question on it about the "Gap Theory". Also we cover the series Enough and talk about transitional poverty, chronic poverty and how the church and generosity can make a huge difference. Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email RabbitTrail@obcc.church

Episode 49: Happy New Year! We follow those rabbits down a bunch of trails. We look back on the year and then talk about worship in the church and new years resolutions. Love to hear from you at rabbittrail@obcc.church ! Questions, comments? email RabbitTrail@obcc.church

48: We got a question from a listener and dove into how we can better understand our Bibles. We talk about Genre, Convention and even what we mean by reading the Bible literally. Interested in the book we were talking about, "How To Read the Bible for All It's Worth" by Gordon D. Fee.  Questions, comments? email RabbitTrail@obcc.church

Episode 47: Merry Christmas! This is a wild Rabbit Trail as we talk through Science and DNA as it pertains to Jesus' incarnation, we talk Magi, astrology, prophesy, and faith, works and allegiance!  Questions, comments? email RabbitTrail@obcc.church

Episode 46 is here. This week we discuss the ideas of sin and death as it pertains to our opening sermon in our latest series. Dark subject but it is the background to Christmas. Questions, comments? email RabbitTrail@obcc.church

EP 45: We are finishing up our conversations on the 10 commandments. Today we answer a question from a listener about putting animals to sleep, then we picked up on disordered desires and how Christians and Jews view this passage differently. Finally we talk about where those disordered desires come from and a bit about what to do with them. Questions, comments? email RabbitTrail@obcc.church

EP 43: In this episode we run down the trails looking at stealing. We answer your questions, look at the idea of gambling and usury and more. Questions, comments? email RabbitTrail@obcc.church

EP 44: Ready to run down some rabbit trails? We're looking at lying today. What's the difference between lying, false witness, and deception. When is lying correct? And how do you understand finding the truth? Questions, comments? email RabbitTrail@obcc.church

EP 41: This week we are talking about not committing adultery. . . and the trails go all over on this one. We go down trails that lead us to talking about the definition of marriage, singleness, chastity, divorce and dating in our modern world. Questions, comments? email RabbitTrail@obcc.church