Sandy Creek Stirrings

Illegal immigration. Few issues cut through America’s moral conscience like this one. What should a Christian think when compassion collides with justice, and mercy meets law? Illegal immigration isn’t just a political issue — it’s a moral one. It’s more than policy. It’s more than politics. It’s a test of conscience. In Part 2, we set aside political noise and open the Scriptures to ask a far dee...

Illegal immigration. Few issues cut through America’s moral conscience like this one. What should a Christian think when compassion collides with justice, and mercy meets law? Illegal immigration isn’t just a political issue — it’s a moral one. It’s more than policy. It's more than politics. It’s a test of conscience. In this two-part episode, we explore the clash between compassion and convic...

When a generation inherits victory it didn’t fight for, it forgets how to fight. Drawing from Joshua 24 and Judges 2–3 , we trace how Israel’s second generation lost what their fathers won—and why today’s second, third, and fourth generations are repeating it. This episode exposes the quiet collapse of second-generation faith—and why a warless Christianity cannot last. This is a call for young men...

In this follow-up episode, we drive the final nails into the coffin of Replacement Theology. Many claim the church has replaced Israel and that God’s covenant promises are now only “spiritual,” but Scripture says otherwise. We’ll walk through the last proof-texts often used to support Replacement Theology and show why they collapse under the weight of God’s Word. Along the way, we’ll highlight the...

Replacement Theology. You may have heard the term—or maybe not. But what does it really mean, and why does it matter for Christians today? In this episode, we open the Scriptures and step into a centuries-old debate that still shapes pulpits, seminaries, and worldviews. We’ll examine the key passage in Galatians 6:16 , and weigh whether it truly calls the Church “the Israel of God.” We’ll contrast...

Replacement Theology. You may have heard the term—or maybe not. But what does it really mean, and why does it matter for Christians today? In this episode, we open the Scriptures and step into a centuries-old debate that still shapes pulpits, seminaries, and worldviews. We’ll examine the key passage in Galatians 6:16 , and weigh whether it truly calls the Church “the Israel of God.” We’ll contrast...

Here is another “Things I Think” episode! This episode is a completely different format than what we usually record on Sandy Creek Stirrings. In this episode, I share with you a few random thoughts that have been on my mind – some musings, some “ponderings”, some things that I have been meditating on. Like: - The rapture prediction of "Pastor" Joshua Mhlakela, - Why Christians aren't...

I’m not asking you to put your phone down. I’m asking you to shut it off. For one whole day. Every week. That’s right — shut it off. And if you can’t? Then maybe you don’t own your phone… maybe it owns you. In this episode of Sandy Creek Stirrings , we confront the unseen grip our devices have on our time, our families, and even our spiritual lives. From stolen stillness to sleepless nights, from...

We wonder why we don’t feel close to God as a generation.  It’s because we have let society be our father.  We have let culture be our mother.  We have let political victory be our hope.  We have let “the American Dream” be our focus. That's why I am calling for something radical - something that will break us free from the mass molding of mass media and mass communication. A radical philosoph...

Last time, I left you uncomfortable on purpose. Maybe you thought I was calling for Christians to throw out every TV, cancel every streaming service, and delete every YouTube subscription. Not quite. My goal was to shake your sense of “normal” — because when it comes to mass media, normal isn’t neutral. This episode is about the one part of the cycle you can actually control: the path. You decide...

Episode #345: The Subconscious Mind Mold - The Invisible Curriculum In The Classroom Called Home A novel, a film, and a radio broadcast once revealed the terrifying power of influence. Decades later, their warnings still echo: the effect is real. It doesn’t shout—it whispers. And over time, it reshapes what we call normal. Your home is being taught every single day. But the teachers may not be who...

This podcast episode (and series) is presented with a very specific audience in mind: young preachers, teachers, and serious Bible students who will inevitably hear the renewed cry of the “revisionist movement.” The goal here is not to rehash debates about translation philosophy, manuscript traditions, or textual criticism. I have written and recorded episodes elsewhere on those matters. Instead,...

"I want to be remembered for courage for my faith. That would be the most important thing. The most important thing is my faith." - Charlie Kirk In the wake of the martyrdom of Charlie Kirk, the world sits in shock and wonder at where to go from here. The same thoughts have been a consuming fire and burning wake-up call to me over the past 24 hours. I hesitated to record anything at all (SCS is no...

This podcast episode (and series) is presented with a very specific audience in mind: young preachers, teachers, and serious Bible students who will inevitably hear the renewed cry of the “revisionist movement.” The goal here is not to rehash debates about translation philosophy, manuscript traditions, or textual criticism. I have written and recorded episodes elsewhere on those matters. Instead,...

This podcast episode (and series) is presented with a very specific audience in mind: young preachers, teachers, and serious Bible students who will inevitably hear the renewed cry of the “revisionist movement.” The goal here is not to rehash debates about translation philosophy, manuscript traditions, or textual criticism. I have written and recorded episodes elsewhere on those matters. Instead,...

Have you ever been to that place where the burden seems to heavy? It just seems like everything is crashing down around you? You wonder how you can go another mile? Or even another step? The message in this episode will aid you in times - just like these! In this episode, you will find a great reminder of a wonderful truth taught to us by Christ Himself. If you ever get a hold of this wonderful pr...

Have you ever had a time where you faced a decision, an issue, a problem, or a question and was unsure of what decision to make? Maybe you had an idea of what was right, but you tried to frame the argument in a new light? Maybe you wondered if you were "over-thinking" the issue or being unrealistic? Just recently, I faced one of those situations. I felt like I knew the right decision, but I wonder...

In a world where the cry is to find "middle ground" - to love unconditionally - where is the true place that a Christian should stand? What position should they take? How can they avoid compromising the truth of God's Word? In today's episode, we consider the call of the world, the call of Scripture, and how a Christian can keep himself "unspotted" from the world.

In a world where many are calling for a revision of the King James Version, how do we respond? What do we say? What should we believe? What questions should we ask? For those who prefer to just transition their church to a modern translation, how do we interpret the word "faithful" in the context of modern translations? Why is there an issue with some of their basic arguments for this tr...

Parents are faced with a two sided coin. Leaning too far one way or the other can have a detrimental impact on our children. One side of the coin is the need to protect the innocence of our children. The other side of the coin bears the obvious need to train our youth so that they are prepared for the real world ahead. For many parents, these waters can be hard to navigate. Allow today's episo...

What does it mean to truly repent? Is repentance turning from sins? Is it something deeper? In this episode of Sandy Creek Stirrings , we explore what the Bible actually teaches about repentance and how it relates to salvation. Many today confuse repentance with sorrow, confession, or quitting sin, but what does the Bible actually say? In this episode, we define what repentance actually is. We als...

The Enneagram and personality tests are everywhere—even in churches. But has it become a shortcut for spiritual laziness? Are personality tools helping Christians grow—or giving them excuses to stay the same? In this episode, I discuss: - What is the "enneagram"? - Is there a differences between the enneagram and the Myers-Briggs (MBTI) personality system? - The occultic origins of the e...

Years ago, a well-known theologian and Christian author introduced the idea of "Theological Triage". While it sounds good, the premise behind this now popular thought has many deficiencies and errors. In today's episode, I walk you through the author's article and expose some of the issues. My ultimate goal for this episode is to help Christians learn how to think deeply when nav...

Paul, at the end of his life, gives Timothy some warnings concerning the last days. He calls these days "Perilous Times". They are filled and fraught with danger. In this message, you can hear the Concern, Confidence, and Continuing for perilous times. I pray and hope that it will be a blessing to you!

When a church finds itself without a pastor, it enters one of the most vulnerable seasons of its existence. Without clear Biblical guidance, churches often turn to worldly methods, corporate models, or emotional decisions to find their next pastor — and sadly, the results are, too often: division, discouragement, and decline. This podcast episode was born from a burden — a burden to see local chur...