Season 1

The Gospel of John
May 15, 2023

The Gospel of John

This is a complete reading of the gospel of John. If you would like more information about the World English translation here . Support the show

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Some advice for starting something new
May 8, 2023

Some advice for starting something new

This week I've been working on university-related stuff and that got me thinking about what i wish I could tell students as they graduate, or anybody starting something new. Support the show

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The book of James
April 28, 2023

The book of James

This is a reading of the book of James. I use the World English translation of the Bible. You can get information about this translation here . Support the show

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The book of Titus
April 26, 2023

The book of Titus

This is a reading of the book of Titus. You can find the translation of the text I used (the World English Bible) here . Support the show

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Having a faith that doubts, a conversation with Christina Heard
April 23, 2023

Having a faith that doubts, a conversation with Christina Heard

Christina's book is entitled Faith that Doubts and is available here . You can call or text Christina at 404-431-1530. Support the show

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The book of II Timothy
April 19, 2023

The book of II Timothy

This time I read the book of II Timothy. The translation I'm using is the World English Bible, which is available here . Support the show

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The thinking behind the Balancing the Christian Life Conference 2023
April 17, 2023

The thinking behind the Balancing the Christian Life Conference 2023

Hal Hammons and I talk about this year's conference, which is July 27-29. I plan to post the website at the beginning of May. Support the show

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The book of I Timothy
April 15, 2023

The book of I Timothy

This is a reading of the book of I Timothy from the World English Bible. You can learn more information about that translation here . Support the show

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The book of II Thessalonians
April 11, 2023

The book of II Thessalonians

This is a reading of the book of II Thessalonians from the World English Bible. Support the show

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Choosing a Bible, a conversation with Josh Creel
April 10, 2023

Choosing a Bible, a conversation with Josh Creel

In this episode we talk about how to choose a Bible. It's a detailed conversation about an important choice. Support the show

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The book of I Thessalonians
April 8, 2023

The book of I Thessalonians

This is a reading of the book of I Thessalonians from the World English Bible translation. You can get information about that translation here . Support the show

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Why was the Sabbath important...a conversation with Tommy Peeler
April 3, 2023

Why was the Sabbath important...a conversation with Tommy Peeler

Rest is so important to God, he commanded the Israelites to rest on one day a week. In this conversation, I talk with Tommy Peeler about the reasons of the Sabbath rest. You can find Tommy's podcast, Carefully Examining the …

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The book of II Corinthians
March 30, 2023

The book of II Corinthians

This is a reading of the book of II Corinthians. You can find information about the World English Bible here . Support the show

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The book of I Corinthians
March 29, 2023

The book of I Corinthians

For this bonus episode, I read the book of I Corinthians. This is a church with some big problems, but Paul shows both his love and judgment when navigating them through it. The translation I'm using is the World English …

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So...what is Heaven like? A conversation with Wes McAdams
March 26, 2023

So...what is Heaven like? A conversation with Wes McAdams

Do you know what Heaven is like? This week I ask that question of my friend Wes McAdams, evangelist at McDermott Road church of Christ. Wes has written several books and has an excellent blog at www.radicallychristian.com. Wh...

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So how should I understand the Psalms with Edwin Crozier and Andrew Roberts
March 12, 2023

So how should I understand the Psalms with Edwin Crozier and Andrew R…

This week we take a deep dive on the Psalms with Text Talk hosts Edwin Crozier and Andrew Roberts. We talk about grappling with the really depressing Psalms and understanding why poetry can help make you a better Christian. T...

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So Kenny, where ya been?
March 1, 2023

So Kenny, where ya been?

I had some big changes at my workplace that have taken my time and attention. I do apologize for dropping the podcast the last couple of weeks, but I feel like this is a place I needed to be at …

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The book of Romans
Feb. 5, 2023

The book of Romans

For this episode, I'm reading the book of Romans. If you're listening in real time, this corresponds to Kris Emerson's chapter a day group. The book itself is complex, but you see several themes woven together, and the idea o...

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Knowing why you believe in God...a conversation with Bruce Reeves
Jan. 30, 2023

Knowing why you believe in God...a conversation with Bruce Reeves

We know we should believe in God. But why is that practical? Why is it really important, or is it? Isn't it enough to just believe without having to get into the details? In this conversation, Bruce Reeves makes a …

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The book of Hebrews
Jan. 25, 2023

The book of Hebrews

This is a reading from the book of Hebrews from the World English Bible translation. You can get information regarding the World English Bible translation here . Support the show

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What's good? A conversation with the Bible Geeks
Jan. 23, 2023

What's good? A conversation with the Bible Geeks

What is good? I've ended almost every episode with some variation of be good and do good, but what does it mean to be good. This week I talk with Bryan Schiele and Ryan Joy of the Bible Geeks Podcast …

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The book of Galatians
Jan. 19, 2023

The book of Galatians

This time I read the book of Galatians, again from the World English Bible translation. Support the show

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Helping young Christians grow, a conversation with Tricia Stahl
Jan. 16, 2023

Helping young Christians grow, a conversation with Tricia Stahl

How can you help young Christians grow and participate in their newfound relationship with God? In this conversation, we talk with Tricia Stahl, author of So, You're a Christian...Now What? If you'd like to get in touch with ...

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The book of Second Peter
Jan. 13, 2023

The book of Second Peter

Again, this is from the World English Bible translation. A simple reading. I hope this helps you. Support the show

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The book of First Peter
Jan. 11, 2023

The book of First Peter

This is another reading of a biblical book. This time I take on First Peter, and I plan to read Second Peter soon. I hope this helps you. Support the show

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So are dinosaurs in the Bible? A conversation with Scott Beyer
Jan. 9, 2023

So are dinosaurs in the Bible? A conversation with Scott Beyer

This is a conversation sparked by my son Kent and my good friend Scott Beyer. Also, please support Scott's new podcast, Love Better . He's an excellent guy, and if anybody knows about love, it's got to be Scott. Support …

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The book of Luke
Dec. 27, 2022

The book of Luke

In this bonus episode, I record the gospel of Luke. The version I'm using is the World English Bible which is free of copyright restrictions. It's a fine translation, but I think it's an amazing story which has implications f...

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The challenge of grace...a conversation with David Osteen and Kris Emerson
Dec. 25, 2022

The challenge of grace...a conversation with David Osteen and Kris Em…

So what are some of the challenges of grace? In this episode, I talk with two friends, David Osteen and Kris Emerson abotu how to conceptualize grace, and what are some of the "ditches" we should watch out for. Support …

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Praying kingdom prayers...a message from Edwin Crozier
Dec. 10, 2022

Praying kingdom prayers...a message from Edwin Crozier

So how is your prayer life? In this episode, Edwin Crozier introduces us to kingdom prayers. Support the show

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Taking God's message to other lands...a conversation with Allen Malone
Dec. 4, 2022

Taking God's message to other lands...a conversation with Allen Malone

How should we think about foreign evangelism? This week I talk to Allen Malone, who has traveled as an evangelist to several countries. Support the show

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Thank you...thinking about Thanksgiving
Nov. 22, 2022

Thank you...thinking about Thanksgiving

It's become an annual tradition I love. Thinking about what makes me thankful. Thank you for listening. Support the show

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Doing hard things, a conversation with Josh Creel
Nov. 12, 2022

Doing hard things, a conversation with Josh Creel

So why would anyone willingly choose to do something difficult? My friend Josh Creel and I talk about this idea and why the hard thing might often be the preferred one. Support the show

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A letter to the Ephesians
Nov. 7, 2022

A letter to the Ephesians

It's been a hard week, but these are the words helping me...and maybe they'll help you as well. Support the show

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Struggling with God
Oct. 30, 2022

Struggling with God

The struggle is real, especially when we struggle with God. This week we look at Jacob and his wrestling with an angel. Support the show

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Extending grace to each other...a conversation with Matt Hennecke, Mark McCrary and Wyatt Taylor
Oct. 16, 2022

Extending grace to each other...a conversation with Matt Hennecke, Ma…

So how good are you at extending grace to others? In this conversation we talk about how grace can practically be used at the congregational level. If you would like the to see the materials used at Douglass Hills church, …

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Pursuing peace...a conversation with Hal Hammons
Oct. 9, 2022

Pursuing peace...a conversation with Hal Hammons

How do you find peace in a world of confusion? This week I talk with Hal Hammons, an evangelist and fellow podcaster from the Austin, Texas, area. Please be sure to check out his podcast Citizen of Heaven! Support the …

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Rule number seven during uncertainty
Oct. 1, 2022

Rule number seven during uncertainty

So we went through a hurricane this past week and it reminded me something important...I'm not in control, but I know who is. How do I trust God more especially when I want to control everything around me. Support the …

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Dealing with difficult people, a conversation with Brian Haines
Sept. 24, 2022

Dealing with difficult people, a conversation with Brian Haines

How do you deal with people who are hard to love? This week we talk with Brian Haines, an evangelist in the Portland, Oregon area. Support the show

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Learning God's word, a conversation with Emerson Brown and Jeff O'Rear
Sept. 10, 2022

Learning God's word, a conversation with Emerson Brown and Jeff O'Rear

So how good are you at Bible study? In this episode, we talk with evangelists and podcast hosts Emerson Brown and Jeff O'Rear from the Working with the Word podcast. They have some very practical advice for Bible study includ...

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The problem with shame
Aug. 28, 2022

The problem with shame

This week, we talk about the problems with shame and why guilt might be good news. Support the show

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Devotion versus perfection, a conversation with Josh Creel
Aug. 21, 2022

Devotion versus perfection, a conversation with Josh Creel

Are you going to heaven? In this episode we talk about having certainty in your salvation. And we find out why the reason most are not certain has to do with the difference between devotion and perfection. Support the show

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Love as a fruit of the spirit with Bollman, Shanks, Sipe and Stonehart
Aug. 15, 2022

Love as a fruit of the spirit with Bollman, Shanks, Sipe and Stonehart

So do you know what love is? We understand as Christians that God loves us, but how do we know that? This was a fun conversation with Jared Bollman, Adam Shanks, BJ Sipe and Keith Stonehart about what Christian love …

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What is Christian leadership with Don Truex
Aug. 7, 2022

What is Christian leadership with Don Truex

What exactly is Christian leadership? I spoke with Don Truex about how to prepare yourself to lead other Christians and what I walked away with was a deeply optimistic and inspiring view of Christianity. Support the show

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Starting something
July 31, 2022

Starting something

This week I talk about two things which got started, my son's high school career and the new Balancing the Christian Life Conference. Support the show

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Making a Christian change...an interview with Bob Darnell
July 16, 2022

Making a Christian change...an interview with Bob Darnell

Bob Darnell is a surgeon and lifelong friend in the Louisville area. He converted from Judaism and talks about what that change meant for him. He has also served as an elder in the past and has some excellent insight …

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Being a birth mother...a conversation with Amber Jimerson
July 9, 2022

Being a birth mother...a conversation with Amber Jimerson

What does adoption look like if you are the one putting your child up for adoption. Amber Jimerson talks candidly about her experience as a birth mother and what she learned and how it can help other Christians understand the...

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Learning from Legos
July 3, 2022

Learning from Legos

Something very simple but profound to me happened this week, and I wanted to share it. It involves an old man, a young boy and an expensive gift. I also have some information regarding the lectureship in late July, which …

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Lecture Series women's track...a short conversation with Jennifer Ackett
June 27, 2022

Lecture Series women's track...a short conversation with Jennifer Ack…

In this bonus episode, we talk about the women's track in the lecture series. Jennifer Ackett talks about the thinking she had behind the putting this part of the lecture series together. I also have some information regardin...

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Faith, hope and love through adoption...a conversation with Scott Beyer and Jared Bollman
June 11, 2022

Faith, hope and love through adoption...a conversation with Scott Bey…

In some ways, this was an opportunity to connect with two guys I love. It was also an excuse to really meet Jared's son Will and all six of Scott's kids. These guys represent two very impressive families, and I'm …

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Being a single dad...a conversation with Ray Warfel
June 4, 2022

Being a single dad...a conversation with Ray Warfel

Being a single dad isn't something I know a lot about, but Ray Warfel is someone who understands what that means. Ray is an evangelist in rural Illinois, divorcee and father of three. The theme that comes out time and …

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