The Pious Podcast

You Want Me To Do What!? - Acts 9:10-19a 04.08.2023 4:24 ↓

Small acts of obedience can lead to mighty movements of God on the earth.

On the Road to Damascus - Acts 9:1-9 04.08.2023 6:31 ↓

Saul, a zealous Pharisee who thinks he is doing the work of the Lord, is stopped and blinded as he discovers that he was working against the very Lord he was so zealous for.

An Ethiopian Eunuch - Acts 8:26-40 04.08.2023 7:59 ↓

In the previous episode Simon tried to use the power of the Spirit. Here, Phillip shows what its like to be used by the Spirit's power.

Simonizing Tendencies - Acts 8:14-25 04.08.2023 8:31 ↓

The temptation to use God has always been present in every religion. In this story Simon & Simon reveal the pitfalls of such an attempt.

The Simplicity of the Gospel - Acts 8:9-13 04.08.2023 6:51 ↓

Spurgeon once said, "Rely on the old, old gospel!" Phillip does so and people are saved because of it.

Persecution Begins - Acts 8:1-8 04.08.2023 6:20 ↓

Stephen's death leads to the persecution of the rest of the church.

A Radiant Death - Acts 7:54-60 04.08.2023 4:34 ↓

Here is a benediction from Dallas Willard that is appropriate for this episode: I pray that you would have a rich life of joy and power, abundant in supernatural results, with a constant, clear vision of never-ending life in God’s world before you, and the everlasting significance of your work day by day. A radiant life and a radiant death. — Dallas Willard 

Stephen's Defense, pt. 3 - Acts 7:35-53 04.08.2023 7:54 ↓

Stephen's defense, part 3

Stephen's Defense, pt. 2 - Acts 7:17-34 04.08.2023 5:31 ↓

Part 2 of Stephen's defense.

Stephen's Defense - Acts 7:1-16 04.08.2023 6:18 ↓

Part 1 of Stephen's response to his accusers.

The Acts of Stephen - Acts 6:8-15 02.08.2023 6:41 ↓

Introducing Stephen, the first martyr.

Minor Infractions - Acts 6:1-7 02.08.2023 4:18 ↓

My dad always said, "Don't let the foxes spoil the vines." I don't know what that means, but I think it means, don't let the small stuff ruin the big stuff. The church is Acts saw this happening, and responded masterfully.

To Whom is the Spirit Given? - Acts 5:27-42 01.08.2023 5:01 ↓

Can anyone receive the Spirit?

The Words of this Life - Acts 5:17-26 01.08.2023 5:37 ↓

Has God ever delivered you from something, only to send you back to the very thing to bear witness some more?

The Shadow and God's Power - Acts 5:12-16 01.08.2023 6:40 ↓

This passage of scripture is so staggering to me.

Swift Justice - Acts 5:1-11 01.08.2023 10:28 ↓

What do Achan, Uzzah, and Ananias & Sapphira have in common?

The Fruit of the Spirit - Acts 4:32-37 01.08.2023 6:28 ↓

True signs of God's presence in a community.

Threats and Opposition - Acts 4:23-31 01.08.2023 9:12 ↓

Here is a great example of what to do when facing opposition.

They've Been With Jesus - Acts 4:13-22 01.08.2023 8:12 ↓

"They took note... that they had been with Jesus." Would to God that this would be said of us.

A Confrontational Name - Acts 4:1-12 01.08.2023 8:58 ↓

They're still going on and on about the name of Jesus. And, for our sake, thank God they did!

What's In a Name - Acts 3:11-26 01.08.2023 7:45 ↓

Why do the religious leaders get outraged over the name the Peter is working in? Indeed, what's in a name?

In the Name of Jesus - Acts 3:1-10 01.08.2023 12:20 ↓

On the way to the temple to pray, Peter changes the life of one man, and sets the cats amongst the pigeons in the community.

Christian Formation - Acts 2:42-47 01.08.2023 8:55 ↓

Being accepted into the family of God is not the end, it is the beginning of a journey of being formed into the likeness of Christ. Christian community is essential for this to taken place.

Word and Spirit - Acts 2:14-41 01.08.2023 10:12 ↓

The Spirit will enable people to engage with the Word in different ways. One thing that is for sure, Spirit-filled life is Word centered living.

Wind and Fire - Acts 2:1-14 01.08.2023 10:56 ↓

Uncontrollable Personal Power was unleashed at Pentecost!