The Altared Podcast

Merry Christmas everyone! I know you've heard it. It's a song almost as overplayed as Santa Baby but at least it's a little more wholesome. That's right we're talking about "Mary Did You Know" in our annual Christmas episode. Come along with us as we talk about the virgin birth and the wonder of Christmas.

Thanksgiving may be over, but we're still talking about it. Specifically the history behind Thanksgiving and how it is connected to the King James Bible, and some other common historical events that we did didn't realize were connected. Come along with us as we explore the pilgrims and what was happening in Great Britain and around Europe during that time. We're having fun with this episode, so co...

Won't He do it?! Today we study the Exodus story where God bring the Israelites through the Red Sea on dry ground and destroys Pharoah in the process. What does it mean for you and me today? Tune in and as we talk about this and more. It's going to be a good one!

How has your worldview impacted you? That's what we're exploring this episode, with our guest cohost Jay. He's back and he's talking about a subject he's studied quite a bit, so tune in as we talk about how our worldview impacts everything we do.

Have you ever heard someone say they like the God of the New Testament because the God of the Old Testament seems angry at the world? That could not be further from thr truth! This week we are going to be talking about God and His grace which is found in the Old Testament picture of Passover. Come along with us as we explore this story and stay till the end for another one of Deanna's Fun Facts!

You ever go to a conference that's so good you want to come back and impart what you got from it into others? That happened to Hunter over the course of this past week, and that's what we're talking about today. Particularly, we are talking about the name of God, revealed to Moses in Exodus. What is God's name, what does it mean, and how does it apply to our lives today? We're talking about all th...

Have you ever led a group of people? If you have, you know it's a hard job. This week, we are talking about spiritual leadership and honoring those who labor among us in the kingdom. Come check it out because if you lead, this episode is for you, and if you've never led, this episode is also for you. We want to encourage you no matter which side you fall on.

"I am blessed but not crushed, persecuted not abandoned, struck down but not destroyed..." Were you singing it too? Whether you were or not, that is our passage for this episode and if you're going through something, then this episode is for you. Listen in, as we talk about how to live in the midst of the struggle. You don't want to miss it.

In this episode we're talking about one of the weird stories in the Bible. 1 Kings 13 is a story of a man of God who comes to rebuke a king, and along the way is tricked by an old "prophet". In the end he suffers the judgement of God for it, showing both the just punishment and grace of God. We're diving deep in this one, so come along as we talk about a story that doesn't go down easy for most pe...

What two things should we never talk about around the dinner table? Politics and religion. In this episode, we're talking about both, so buckle up! We're going to be exploring politics and whether or not a christian should talk about them or know current events. Check it out because this episode is going to be fun.

"God is love." Ever wonder what that truly means according to the Bible? Does that mean we should tolerate whatever someone feels in the name of love? Does that mean God won't judge us for sin because He is love? We're going to dive into all this and more, so come along as we talk through this timely topic.

In this episode, we're talking about a topic that, as our pastor says, is life or death. As Jesus says in Matthew 18, if you do not forgive, your heavenly father will not forgive you. We are therefore ripping off his sermon from this past Sunday, because he did such a good job preaching it (thanks Pastor Chris). Tune in for some important wisdom, coming directly from Jesus in the gospels, and don'...

We're so excited to announce that we've hit a huge milestone! This episode marks our one year anniversary publishing the Altared Podcast. We're so thankful for God's grace as we've done this, and we're thankful for you, the listener. In this episode we're going to be talking about our first episode and rehashing the concept of an altar. What is an altar? Why did Abram build one? Join us as we reme...

In this episode, we are talking about the necessity of service in the christian life. What you do for Jesus and his kingdom is vitally important. If you don't serve in some capacity yet, we can't recommend it enough. Come check out this episode as we dive into this concept, and stay to the end for a special treat.

In this special July 4th episode, we are talking about freedom. Not the American view of freedom, but rather the freedom the Kingdom of God brings; a freedom that turns everything upside and drives us to lead holy lives. It's a fun episode, so check it out, and don't forget to listen all the way to the end as Deanna gives us some fun 4th of July facts about America.

After last week's episode, are you ready for part 2? We thought so and are back this week with the rest of the interview. Tune in as they continue their discussion on the law and its application to the Christian.

You're in for another treat this week, as we have another special guest. Jay Moore is a new pastor and has worked with Hunter for some time. Ben and Deanna are out for this episode, and Jay was nice enough to agree to stop by for a special interview. Make sure to check it out as they talk about the law and it's application to the life of the Christian.

Happy Father's Day everyone! In this week's episode, we have a very special guest with us, who is a long-time listener. His name is Tommy Ford, and he is here to talk with us today about Biblical Manhood. Tommy is a great speaker, and a credentialed minister at his church as well, and he definitely has a lot of great things to say, so come along as we talk about this very relevant and important to...

What's that Christian life all about? Is it about blessings? Wealth? A list of rules to follow? Today we are talking about it as we look through Colossians 3:12-17. Check it out as we look at what the Bible really says about why and how we trulh live that Christian life.

It's back!!! Yes, that's right. It's time for another installment of living that christian life. In this episode, we are talking about repentance. Why should we do it? Because Jesus emphasized it. What is it? It's turning from old ways, not just being sorry for what we did. Check it out, because this episode is a good one, and this doctrine is essential to living that christian life.

We've heard the question many times: how could a God of love flood the Earth? In this episode, we're diving into that question and its implications, so come along as we talk about the grace found in the Genesis flood story, and some of the scientific and historical support we find for the existence of a worldwide flood event. As always, don't forget to listen all the way to the end for another ins...

Deanna's back, and she's got a good topic for us to talk about. Have you ever wanted christian community and friendship but didn't know what it was or what to look for? Check out this episode as we talk about community, what it is, how to build it, and listen all the way to the end for another installment of Deanna's fun fact.

In this episode, Hunter and I are back to our old ways. It was just the two of us, so we decided to ask each other questions on the fly, and this episode is what came out. Come join us and listen all the way to the end for Deanna's phone-a-friend Fun Fact.

The greatest message the world has ever seen was found at Easter. Now, what do we do with it? In this episode, we're diving into the practical application of the Easter message that Jesus gave us, and that is to make disciples. We're going to look at Matthew 28:18-20, and in that we'll find exactly what we should do with this Easter message. Join us as we talk about making disciples and what that...