2Days Denarius

In this age of pride, arrogance, and narcissism, man's long war and rebellion against God continues. It seems in our age that the lost seem to hold on to their sin as a badge of honor. Yet, God's Word still declares, "For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God." Rom. 3:23 Sin has ultimate consequences in eternal separation from God that comes through rejection of...

In line with emphasis on renewing our commitment to spiritual growth in 2022, there aren't many better topics to cover than how we can make sound spiritual decisions that enhance our spiritual walk and leave no doubt that we are following God's will for our lives. This episode of 2Days Denarius takes a close look at the events of Genesis 13 between Abram and his nephew Lot. What took pla...

In this first episode of 2Days Denarius for the New Year, we will look at how to plan for spiritual growth, giver greater practice of the spiritual disciplines, develop the theme of Revival for 2022, and give a prayer for this new year. We will also look at Solomon's prayer of dedication in 2 Chronicles 6 as it develops a foundation and pattern for revival in Scripture and our world today. Ou...

2021 brought many exciting new opportunities for the 2DaysD channel. Though most of the posting of 2DaysD took place on the YouTube channel in 2021, there was still some good news from the analytics from the podcast site. This podcasts reviews both the podcast and YouTube venues of 2Days Denarius, which is beginning to see true measurable and steady grow since the middle part of the year. Take a l...

Nun Danket Alle God are the first four words of the great hymn we know as "Now Thank We All Our God." This hymn has an amazing story behind it, as it was born out of serious trial and peril during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). The author of the hymn, clergyman Martin Rinckart found himself to be the only minister left in Eilenburg, Saxony (Germany) to serve thousands of people enduri...

On July 8, 1741 in Enfield, Connecticut, Jonathan Edwards preached what become the most famous sermon in American history and keyed the the revivals of the First Great Awakening (1741-1760). This episode of 2Days Denarius looks back at this event, along with this history behind it, what was so impacting about the imagery Edwards employed in the sermon, and gives a glance at Edwards's times, l...

This episode was developed because of a recent communion experience at a local church. It wasn't the only occurrence in recent times that this podcaster found a church rushing through the Lord's Supper without giving the congregation time to reflect prior to partaking, or even taking time to explain its significance and who may take the bread and the wine/grape juice. As a result, it was...

This episode features and encourages all listeners to pray as part of the annual National Day of Prayer. This day was set apart by an act of Congress, with President Ronald Reagan's signature in 1983 and has since been recognized as a day set apart for people of faith to seek God and pray for this nation and its leaders. This episode also covers a brief history of the National Day of Prayer,...

This episode of 2Days Denarius takes a look from a mostly spiritual perspective on the events from March 2020 until now regarding how Christians should continue to deal with their faith in response to COVID-19 during the pandemic. Dale Allen, a victim of COVID who experienced 19 days on a ventilator in May 2020, is a guest on the show and will share more of his insight into the reality of COVID an...

If you watch the news, Christians and secular, this world is moving at a hugely immense place that make it very difficult in our times to keep up with and process information. Still, there are many symbolic stories that tell what's affecting the Christian community - sometimes in negative ways. Recently, Wheaton College decided to cave in and remove a plaque that honored five heroic missionar...

Our annual New Year's Days are normally filled with excitement and celebration. However, the transformation from 2020 to 2021 didn't see people in our cities in the streets gleefully waiting for that one moment when we looked at 2020 in the rearview mirror. With all the turbulence in our society and the world today, it is appropriate to begin 2021 with a prayer pleading for repentance, f...

The year 2020 has brought many unexpected events and stress upon us that has accelerated life-change in society and in many cases how Christians relate to those around us. It is good for us to reflect and conduct our own spiritual inventory at the end of the year, but we can never leave out plans for what lies ahead. What will our devotional life look like? Where can I grow in areas of Bible readi...

The year 2020 brought a difficult time for our nation and many people who have suffered loss of jobs or illnesses. In spite of the many changes and challenges that we face, God is still on His throne - and there is Christmas! Today, Rev. Thomas sets aside his normal teaching topics and talks about Christmas and what makes it special from his perspective. This includes talking about the songs, Caro...

During this rough season of dealing with a pandemic and a difficult election in 2020, most overlooked a most important event in regard to our history that took place in November 1620. That year, a group of 102 courageous Separatist Puritans we know as the Pilgrims, landed on Cape Cod in the New World for the "glory of God and the advancement of the Christian Faith..." according to the Ma...

Recent events resulting from Election 2020 have brought a national season of anxiety and turmoil that seems unlike anything we have seen in regard to our national political process. Is there an answer for this? For the Christian, an unequivocal YES! Many passages from Scripture, like Psalm 46 and Isaiah 6 demonstrate that God is both on His Throne and always in control no matter how rough the worl...

On this concluding and dynamic third segment of "Pray as if Your Life Depended On It," Dale Allen and I discuss practical ways that Christians who struggle with prayer can use to improve in their time spent with God. We talk about our "prayer life" often, but let us make it a goal to move toward "prayer is life" as we grow in the faith. One thing that is highlighted h...

"The failure of Christians to pray is probably our greatest failure." This is just one of the quotes from this episode of 2Days Denarius. It is part 2 on prayer that takes up from the last episode. It's a call to Christians to wake up and improve our effort and time with the Lord in these turbulent days. We look at prayer and spiritual warfare on this episode. Christians, in our wal...

In a time of uncertainty an unrest, it's vital that Christians take the advance through the power of prayer. This is the first part of a three-part series on prayer as our greatest need of the times. The one common factor that was found in every spiritual awakening in history is that they started with prayer. Someone, or a group of God's people would have a sudden burden and conviction f...

This new episode gives details on a recent religious survey of evangelicals and the culture at large that demonstrated alarming beliefs among members of evangelical churches, especially in regard to the person and work of Jesus Christ. Much of the misrepresentation of false teachings about Christ have been ongoing since the early church, just with difference disguises. This episode addresses these...

This is the second part of a two-part series featuring Dale Allen's experience with COVID-19 both personally and spiritually. Dale was on a ventilator for 19 days and coded one day for 4 minutes. During resuscitation, Dale experienced something unlike many of the other hallucinations he was experiencing while on sedation. This supernatural event is one that Christians should take to heart and...

This special two-part episode is an interview session with my life-long friend, Dale Allen. Dale struggled with COVID-19 from May 28, 2020 and got out of rehab on July 19, 2020. He gives his story of the journey through COVID-19, including what happened during the 19 days he was on a ventilator. Was it something supernatural? In the Christian experience, the answer is yes. Dale shares many aspects...

This 2Days Denarius podcast remembers the amazing legacy of CCM artist and Founder of Last Days Ministries.  Keith Green. On July 28, 1982, Keith and two of his children passed into eternity to be with their Lord and Savior in a plane crash at the height of his ministry years. He was only 29 but left an unbelievable impact on the evangelical community in his time. His songs were convicting, challe...

We Christians live in a world of distraction today that often takes our minds off of sharing our faith and witnessing for Christ in a lost world. This podcast picks up from last week's 2Days Denarius episode, which addressed salvation, what it is, and how one can come to know Christ as Lord and Savior. Now, it's time to learn how to share the faith by witnessing through a simple Scriptur...

There is no more important question one ever answers in their life and that is: Do you know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? This lesson focuses on this key question that have eternal consequences. Those with no relationship to Jesus Christ are lost in need of the Savior. We as Christians should make every effort to share the truth with them. This is a two-part series. This lesson deals with...

In Revelation chapters 2-3, Jesus Christ had messages for seven churches of what was in His time was called Asia, but today is modern Turkey. The churches in these cities had particular issues that the Savior, now glorified and ascended, that He either commended or denounced them for. The particular church focused up on in this episode of 2Days Denarius is the message to the city of Sardis noted i...