The E.A.R. Podcast

Season 3 Episode 2 – Listening Introduction to Episode: During season three, we tackle yet another tough topic. We discuss suicide and all of the many ways to tell if one is suicidal. We give you tips and advice on how to help those who are hurting and dealing with suicidal thoughts. We give you a glimpse of hope and we give advice to family and friends that death with the death of a loved one who...

Season 3 Episode 1 - The Pain and Grief of Suicide Introduction to Episode: During season three, we tackle yet another tough topic. We discuss suicide and all of the many ways to tell if one is suicidal. We give you tips and advice on how to help those who are hurting and dealing with suicidal thoughts. We give you a glimpse of hope and we give advice to family and friends that death with the deat...

Season 1 Episode 13: How Can I Pray for Non-Christians? S1 Ep13 (Bonus) Season 1 Episode 13: How Can I Pray for Non-Christians? S1 Ep13 (Bonus) Introduction to Episode: During today's episode, we take our conversation back to season one prayer. During this dialogue, we talk about how one can pray for non-Christian friends and family. We know that it is getting harder to raise a family in world tha...

Season 1 Episode 12 - How Can I Pray for Family? with Chip Cowsert (Bonus) Introduction to Episode: During today's episode, we take our conversation back to season one prayer. During this dialogue, we talk about the family and how one can pray for their spouses, children and family unit. We, as Christians should always build a family foundation on biblical teaching and principles that glorify God....

Season 2 Episode 14 - The Beauty of the Local Church through Diversity with Tim Russell (Part 2)   Introduction: In this final episode of the Beauty of the Local Church, we continue our discussion of diversity in the local church with Tim Russell, and how molded Revelation 7:9 is molded into Christ Church. During this episode, we ask the hard question that if we say we're not racist, then why...

Season 2 Episode 13 - The Beauty of the Local Church through Diversity with Soon Pak & Rufus Smith (Part 1) Introduction: During today's episode, we talk about key factors of diversity in the local church, and how Revelation 7:9 is molded into Christ's Church. We have used the term throughout the episode of diversity to point to the more biblical word would be unity. This has really been a dis...

Season 2 Episode 12 – The Beauty of the Local Church on the Mission Field with Nycki Heisler Introduction to Episode: During episode 12 of season 2, one thing that we're going to be talking about today is a missionary in the Czech Republic and how she sees the Great Commission at work in her own ministry. We discuss questions about the beauty of the local church on mission. We highlight several qu...

Season 2 Episode 11 – The Church and the Great Commission with Stephen L. Woodworth Introduction to Episode: During episode 11 of season 2, one thing that we're going to be talking about today is what Christians should really be passionate about is helping the church understand it's calling in God's great plan to reconcile all things to himself. God has been pursuing us as a people to live for His...

The Beauty of the Church in the Old & New Testament a Lecture with David Hoffelmyer and Aaron White - S2 Ep 10 Introduction to this Episode : This lecture session highlights C. S. Lewis' Screwtape Letters and the transitions to the Church in the Old and New Testament. David Hoffelmyer mentions several passages in Bible to support his argument and he points the Westminster Confession of Faith t...

Season 2 Episode 9 - Preparing for Worship a Lecture with Paul Bammel Introduction to Episode: During episode 9 of season 2, we take a different approach in a lecture format. We discuss preparing for worship how are a are to be clear in the presence of our God. Co-Host : Pastor Paul Bammel is the Senior Pastor at Bethany Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Havertown, PA. He has a Bachelor of Scienc...

Season 2 Episode 8 – The Church as Witness: A Brief Proposal for a Form of Proclamation with David Feiser Introduction to Episode: During episode 8 of season 2, we dive into a dialogue that puts the Church as witness. We cover the definition of Church and we look at sever bible verse to help support our claim. We discuss key terms such as “being known and read by all” and we go back to the Westmin...

Season 2 Episode 7 – Christ as the Head of the Church with Scott Redd, Jr Introduction to Episode: During episode 7 of season 2, we discuss Christ and His role in the church. During our dialogue, we answer server questions that point us to the biblical version of Christ and His headship over His church, the bride. We as a church body must understand that Christ's role in the church is CEO, mission...

Season 2 Episode 6 – The Beauty of the Singing Church: Making the Case for Sacred Music with Yvonne Chapman Introduction to Episode: During episode 6 of season 2, we dive into a dialogue that discusses the importance for sacred music and its importance to the church. We are called to worship God through song and our gift is music to return to Him. Co-Host : Yvonne serves on the Permanent Judicial...

Season 2 Episode 5 – The Church in the Old Testament with Michael J. Glodo Introduction to Episode: During episode 5 of season 2, we dive into a dialogue that describes the Old Testament Church and how we, the New Testament church cannot shake the OT church. Dr. Glodo deeply explains the reason for the OT church and how God shows His power and mercy through the ages. Co-Host: The Rev. Michael J. G...

Season 1 Episode 4 - Common Grace: A Tool for Common Ground in the Public Square with Case Thorp Introduction to Episode: During episode 2 of season 4, we dive into this interview and talks about common grace. We fully discuss that common grace is a tool for common ground in the public square. Are we understanding that our professions is an expression of God’s common grace? Let us grow together in...

Motivation Monday - The Last Motivation for Now #10 This will be the last motivation Monday published for a while or forever. We have not made a definite decision on this segment. Due to upcoming travel and show changes we are canceling this segment to allow for a brand new segment to emerge in the future that will be a biweekly publication! This will be put in place to have a better connection wi...

Season 1 Episode 3 - Early Church Gatherings in Acts Introduction to Episode: During episode 3 of season 2, we take a look at the early church in Acts. During our conversation, we break down Acts chapter 2 in a way that the common person can intellectually understand the meaning of Acts. Join us as we deliver great content to your ears. Co-Host: Aaron W. White (PhD, Bristol University) is pastor o...

Motivation Monday - A Time To Remember #9 As we remember the fallen heros of this country, we must remember that by God's sovereign grace, we are able to live freely in these Great United States. Despite our political views we stand united and if believers in Christ, we stand united as one in Him, the Bride. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 is the verse referenced in the beginning of this episode. 8 year United...

Season 2 Episode 2: The Beauty of the Local Church with Rev. Dr. Matthew Everhard Introduction to Episode: During episode 2 of season 2, we discuss the beauty of the local church and its purpose. We tackle statements that are thought provoking. We answer questions that most people have, like what does catholic really  mean? Is organized religion wrong? What does reformed worship look like? Al...

Motivation Monday - Guide Me, Oh Thou Great Jehovah #8 This is an old hymn of the church. We often need to be reminded that our guide is Jehovah. No other can guide like him, no other can deliver you like him. No there is no other can open now the crystal fountain, whence the healing stream doth flow. Jehovah is our supreme guide! “Open now the crystal fountain, whence the healing stream doth flow...

Season 2 Episode 1 - The Church is a Place You Go Introduction to Episode: During the first episode of season 2, we discuss the importance of going to a "church" and worshipping with like believers in the faith. Most people think that the church is just a building that you go, but they miss the meaning of the word church. Yes, a church building is a place you go to worship as a church, as one body...

The Beauty of the Local Church Series - Season Two  “To him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” (Ephesians 3:21)   In volume three of the Westminster Society Journal, our contributors consider the important role of the local church in the Kingdom of God. Viewed dismissively as totally irrelevant by some and simply...

Motivation Monday - My Jesus I Love Thee #7 “I’ll love Thee in life; I will love Thee in death and praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath. And say when the death-dew lies cold on my brow. If ever I love Thee, my Jesus, ‘Tis now.   This is the inspiration that gets us through the rough times! Just remember that JESUS is ENOUGH! He is enough when we suffer, He is enough when we grow...

Season 1 Episode 11 - The Recap of Season 1 on Prayer After a long break away from the mic, the PALs get together for a comprehensive recap on all of the episodes in Season 1 and give feedback each episode. The PALs spent a great deal of time re-listening to each episode to provide their feedback on each episode.  Keep in mind that we are not theologians and we do not know everything, yet we try o...

Motivation Monday - Woe To Me! #6 - With Rev. Bill Crawford of First Presbyterian Church of Thibodaux, Louisiana This is one of the most motivational sermons I have heard from Pastor Bill and thought this would be a good time to share it with the world. Pastor Bill Crawford says woe to the things that may bind him up and cause harm to others. He says "Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!" As C...