Episodes

Sept. 18, 2023

Killing your dreams

Dreaming big can be risky business. That's why we're delving into the dangers of dreams and the potential pitfalls of turning them into idols. The first half of our journey guides you through the labyrinth of identity, ambiti...

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Aug. 27, 2023

The power to overcome, a conversation with Benjamin Lee

Can you imagine the power that setting goals can bring to your Christian life? Well, Benjamin Lee helps us unpack this potent tool in our latest episode. We confront the cruciality of acting on our dreams whilst debating the ...

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Aug. 13, 2023

How can we be in unity and disagree?

Ever found yourself locked in a heated disagreement, leaving you feeling exasperated and distanced from a loved one? We tackle questions such as when is it right to fight for a belief, how to measure your motives, and what gu...

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Aug. 1, 2023

What I learned from my kids and a conference

Have you ever discovered profound insights from the most unexpected places? Take a ride with me, Dr. Kenny Embry, as I unfold compelling life lessons unearthed during a family trip to an amusement park. As we traverse through...

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July 12, 2023

Balancing the Christian Life Conference, Good character with Mark McC…

www.balancingthechristianlife.com/conference Ever wondered what constitutes good character from a Christian perspective? Buckle up as Mark McCrary and I, Dr. Kenny Embry, unpack the good character track of the Balancing the C...

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July 2, 2023

Self-control as a fruit of the spirit with Scott Beyer and Luther Pra…

Are you ready to unlock the transformative power of self-control? Today, we're embarking on a journey with our esteemed guests, Scott Beyer and Luther Pratt, as we unearth the profound connections between self-control, joy, a...

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June 26, 2023

The importance of rest

In this episode we talk about the value of rest and how it can help us to stop doing for a bit. If you are interested in attending the Balancing the Christian Life Conference, please go to www.balancingthechristianlife.com an...

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June 19, 2023

Choosing Christian character and habits

In this episode, we talk about developing Christian character with my friend Dr. Stephen Okey. If you are interested in participating in the Balancing the Christian Life Conference, please go to www.balancingthechristianlife....

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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March 20, 2023

For the beauty of the earth, a conversation with Will Bean

What does it mean to find beauty in God's nature? This week I talk with Will Bean, an artistic landscape photographer and someone whose work I truly admire. To see Will's work, you can find it here . Support the …

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