The Onesimus Collective

Just because we might think we are autonomous persons doesn’t mean God won’t intervene in our lives and use us for His purpose. In this episode, we will briefly discuss a man named Cyrus whom God commissioned, without Cyrus’s knowledge, to help Israel. The question is, why? Well, it comes down to God’s focus on God’s glory - we will talk about that as well. Bibliography Rigney, Joe. “Why God Does...

Anxiety, worry, and stress. We all experience these things from time to time, but God desires to help. Jesus came to bring life to an otherwise dark world. The incarnation of Christ is the most pivotal event in human history and, in this episode, is elaborated on by a short story narration called “The Man and the Birds.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hwilson1...

In this week's episode, we will present a narration that summarizes some of the Christian Church's early history. BIBLIOGRAPHY Galvin, Doctor James C., “Book Outlines (all),” Life Application Study Bible, King James Version, Gen Ed. Ronald A, Beers, Carol Stream, IL, Tyndale House Publishers, 2007. Goldsworthy, Graeme, According to Plan: The Unfolding Revelation of God in the Bible. Downers Grove:...

Would you attend a feast hosted by the richest person in town? Or would you have better things to do? Would you rather be lost or found? In this episode, the invitations have gone out. What will be your response? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hwilson106/message

In this episode, there will be a discussion of the importance of the local church, even though there are glaring issues in many churches today. As well, we will talk about an attempt to thwart the work of Jesus’s earthly ministry by the Jewish leaders of that day. Please rate this episode in your podcast app, and thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...

Hello, this is Harrison Wilson from “The Onesimus Collective.” If you are listening to this new promotional message for the podcast - thank you. If you have heard the original promotional message - thank you as well. However, the original message has been removed, since I now have my bearings about how this podcast is to function going forward. In all honesty, the podcast episodes will be often ab...

The Book of Philemon gives us a snapshot of how faith in Jesus Christ can set the captive free. Jesus gives Onesimus new life and new hope as he returns to his master, whom he had wronged. Please rate the show in the podcast app. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hwilson106/message

The extended Christmas season, Christmas traditions, how Christmas makes us happy, and the origins of Christmas will be touched on in this episode. Sources used in this episode are: “Constantine and Christmas” https://doi.org/10.1177/0039320787017001-421 “What Should a Christian Do About Christmas Trees & Santa Claus?” https://russellmckinney.com/2023/12/22/what-should-a-christian-do-about-chr...

A short story narration called "The Grouchy Old Man" shines a light on the importance of church attendance. As well, a look ahead at Episode 3: A Christmas Episode? Please rate the show in the podcast app. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hwilson106/message

Episode 2 continues the light discussion of 2nd Corinthians Chapter 4 begun in Episode 1. The focus here will be on verses 1-6 and a discussion of the need for Jesus Christ in the individual's life. Please rate the show in the podcast app. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hwilson106/message