The Hammer Podcast

In this episode, Pastor Mike talks about “emotional hermeneutics” and its impact on eschatology and other doctrines. 1. What are the essentials of eschatology? (What must we believe to be orthodox?) 2. What are examples of emotional hermeneutics?   -I believe in pre-trib rapture because I don’t want to suffer. -I believe in post-mill because it’s an optimistic system. -I don’t believe in pre-mill...

In this episode, Pastor Mike answers the questions: What role does technology play in shepherding today, particularly as it relates to “wolves in shepherd’s clothing”? Can you talk about a shepherd’s knowledge & understanding of current events? Is it important? With limited time, how can a shepherd keep up with events? How can a shepherd keep from following a “wrong” narrative? What role does...

In this episode, Pastor Mike takes a break from the normal format and dives into the current conflict in Israel. How should Christians view the present dynamics? What should be our consideration, in light of Genesis 12 and Romans 11? Theologically, how should believers understand the present-day church’s relationship to national Israel? TUNE in now!

In this episode, Pastor Mike talks about the desperation we see in Jairus and the woman with a discharge. How do you approach Jesus? Is it with humility or pride? What can we learn from these two miracles in Matthew? For the Inquisition, Mike answers how Christians should think about the conflict going on in Israel right now. TUNE in now!

In this episode, we took the podcast on the road to the annual Pillar Church Planting network conference. Pastor Mike discusses how churches partnering together further advances the Gospel! How is the Pillar network serving Baptist churches to foster and build those connections? What are the boundaries of healthy relationships between churches? When does it become necessary to draw a line and not...

In this episode, Pastor Mike discusses why Jesus hung with sinners and how that gave the SBI great heartburn. What can we learn from Jesus about how we are to engage the culture around us? What does Jesus mean when He talks about taxes? For the Inquisition: In light of Jesus eating with tax collectors and prostitutes, how does this square up with the admonition not to give the appearance of evil?...

In this episode, Pastor Mike discusses what it looks like to desire Jesus. Are you like the friends who entered through the roof to see Jesus, or the SBI sent under false pretense to find Jesus and entrap him? And for the inquisition: Did Paul ever see Jesus before the Damascus road? TUNE in now!

In this episode, Pastor Mike discusses the perpetual failure of Satan’s attempts to stop the Messiah, further highlighting God’s supremacy in all areas of life! How does Satan’s defeat at Calvary translate to our daily walk? What are the cultural ramifications of this truth? TUNE in now!

In this episode, Pastor Mike examines Jesus’ interaction with the demons who possessed two men and their dramatic exit when they took over 2,000 swine! What can we learn about Jesus from this event? How does that affect our lives today? TUNE in now!

In this episode, Pastor Mike examines Jesus’ calming of the storm. What can we learn from this event that will help us in our walk with Christ? TUNE in now!