The Blue Jeans Christian

What do people think or say about you when you're not around? You can control their image of you by how you act around them, and in this 109th episode, you will learn how and what standard or person to imitate to have only good things said about you.

We do this often and don't even know God calls it a sin in the book of James, and partiality also ruins Jesus' command for us to shine like lights in a dark world. We discuss partiality in this 108th episode and tell how it's harmful both at church and at your job.

This is probably the most important podcast you will ever listen to if you work a job. If work is a gift from God, not a curse, does Scripture back that up? Yes it does, and I discuss twelve Bible passages giving reasons work is a gift from God! 

Most people think work is a result of the fall of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3, but work is actually one of 3 gifts given to us by God before the fall.

Is your job in a harsh work environment? Is your boss mean or treat you unfairly? Is your work difficult because you are a Christian? Then this episode is for you, because scripture tells you precisely and practically how to handle that difficult environment, and even why God may have you there! Your harsh boss or company leaders may be because God allows it, so are you doing what He asks?

There are many recognizable fragrances, even if I just mention a word to remind you.  You can even tell where many people work by their fragrance.  The Bible tells us we are to have a certain fragrance or aroma when we are working with others.  Do you??

How Jesus wants us to behave at work. We Christians have been placed in our job to make an impact for Jesus, and we do so by being a bit different than others or even stand out like a light in a dark room.  This episode takes us to Romans 12 for insights on how our behavior should be at work for Jesus’ glory!

In Jesus’ famous Sermon On The Mount, He told us Christians we are the salt of the earth. Many of us really don’t know how to do that or even why. This episode gives 6 specific and practical applications of being salty, and how!

We hear "Christianese" terms in church, but rarely make the connection of those terms to our home life and our job. We talk about one of those, the word sanctification, and discuss how to apply it to improve our job and witness for Jesus.

Does the grace of God cover a sinful lifestyle for Christians? In this Q & A episode, a person asks if God’s Grace covers a continued sinful lifestyle of those claiming to be Christians.

A BJC Podcast listener asked, “how do we 'be at peace with others and be holy' as Hebrews 12 tells us to be, my co-workers are very harsh."   We answer this with practical specific things to be and do so others can see Jesus in and through you.  How Christians are to be at peace and be holy with their co-workers.

Do you have an STD?  You know, Sprinkler Tweaking Disorder? Find out what that means, and how it relates to staying connected to Jesus and have life to the full, in this episode.

God’s Word helps us in our job, and in this 96th episode, we talk about a Bible passage giving us 3 traits to help us improve our job.

The Bible says clamor, which is loud arguing or yelling, and evil speaking will ruin your relationships, your job, and your witness for Christ. Here is how to stop doing those!

What is wrath, and why does it ruin your career? Today’s episode explains that and how it turns into sinful anger, which also kills your career. Then we discuss how to replace those with something good.

Bitterness is a poison you take yourself, in the hopes others will be harmed. Bitterness actually is the main job or career killer and also destroys relationships. Oh, and it also harms your Christian walk. Here is why and how to get rid of bitterness.

Philippians 4:6-7 is helpful in our job because being anxious can wreak havoc with our effectiveness and successes there, and your performance suffers.  It can also harm our home life. 

Does your job seem like an Olympic race? The Bible tells us it sort of is, and it also tells us how to run that race to win the crown...a crown that will last forever! This episode looks at 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 and how to win in your job and with the Lord.

Do you believe the Bible helps you in your secular job? I do, and this is the first in a series of specific Bible verses to put on like blue jeans and improve your job and your focus, including impacting your eternity in Heaven!

Can the Holy Spirit help you separate your work from your home or hobbies so you can enjoy your time with them more?  Absolutely!  This episode talks about one in particular! There are seasons in life, and seasons in one single day, here is how to not let one affect the other.

One thing that's constant is changes. Seasons are how God does things, and that includes our world, our life, our job, and our spiritual growth. Learn how to embrace your seasons of change and even how to make your life better with the season concept.

Jesus is the Prince of Peace, and in Him we have peace…but why did He say He didn’t come to bring peace, but a sword and division? The answer to this will make you strong in the Lord!

 Did you know you have a weapon that makes you strong, and able to stop dead in its tracks any attack or temptation? This episode tells you how to use it precisely, accurately, and even when to use it...for God's glory!

Do you doubt your salvation? Have you done something to make God say you are no longer saved? What does it mean to work out your salvation? In this podcast you'll learn to have full assurance your salvation will never be taken away and then enjoy a full and abundant fun life!

The Roman soldier's helmet is a fascinating analogy of our Salvation from Jesus.  Being saved is like having a helmet that protects your head from the enemy’s attacks such as doctrines of demons, doubts, and discouragement. Kevin teaches how to not be rattled by things of this world, or even thoughts attacking our head!