Deeper Christian Podcast

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 108In our modern culture, we take sin extremely lightly. "It's no big deal!" we proclaim! "It was just one time!"But Biblically, sin isn't something to trifle with, rather it is something that must be exposed and rooted from our lives.Using the life of King David, looking specifically at his downfall into sin (recorded in 2 Samuel 11), this episode exposes the danger of sin and how quickly it is to cover it up (only leading to a greater tragedy and more sin).David's life is a great picture of a man of God who (even if it was only once) decided to live out of his flesh and his own perspective and do whatever he wanted to do. And David's life is a reminder that we must not harden our hearts to God's conviction in our lives, but rather turn in repentance toward the only One who can forgive sins and bring forth life.Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/108/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 1071 Kings 15:5 gives a tragic summary of David's life saying that David always did what was right in the eyes of God … except one time with Uriah the Hittite (speaking of his sin with Bathsheba).How quickly a man of righteousness who had sweet intimacy with God fell to dreadful depths of sin and depravity.While we can quickly write it off as one more leader who had moral failure, we must allow God to remind us that we too are susceptible to sin and we too can quickly fall, if we turn our gaze from Christ. We are not to have open windows or doors to sin in our lives, allowing the blizzard of sin to creep into our souls.Using the changing of weather as an illustration, we briefly discuss David's downfall and our desperate need for Jesus every moment of every day.» Get the show notes for this episode «Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/107/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 106Names in Scripture reveal the life, character, nature, and reputation of the person. In the last episode, we discussed the significance of the Name of God and how understanding His Names will change our lives. In this episode, we meditate upon the majestic and beautiful names of Jesus Christ.All throughout Scripture, names and descriptions are given for Jesus Christ. In this rich meditation, we declare the Names of Jesus which beckons us unto greater intimacy, relationship, and oneness with Him.Stand in awe of the majesty and glory of the King of kings and Lord of lords.Download the shownotes (including all the Biblical references to all the Names mentioned) for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/106/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 105Shakespeare wrote in Romeo and Juliet: “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”While that may be true for the flower, it isn't true for names in the Bible.Throughout Scripture, names of places and people hold tremendous significance … and perhaps one of the greatest discoveries is that God Himself reveals His Names. But more than a casual title, such names declare His character, nature, life, and reputation.In this episode, we discuss the significance of names throughout Scripture (and I share one of my favorite and funny stories in the Old Testament) and show how understanding names can deepen your perspective on Scripture as well as change your life.Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/105/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 104As Christians, we are called to walk and live in obedience to God and His Word, even if it doesn't make sense.In John 9 there is a fascinating story of a blind man who – despite crazy circumstances – was willing to obey the command of Christ, and found sight as a result.In this episode, we discuss obedience and how Jesus is calling us to obey His Word (which is not burdensome) even if it doesn't make sense or if we can see the end result or purpose in the moment.Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/104/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 103Christian biographies not only stir the soul, but provide great examples of men and women in history who have lived lives of surrender, obedience, and faith.Such lives can encourage, exhort, and press us unto Jesus Christ, revealing His faithfulness and reminding us of the kind of life that Jesus calls us to.In this episode, I discuss three reasons why reading Christian biographies help our spiritual lives and why you need to start reading one.Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/103/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 102Most of us are familiar with Jesus' parable about the Prodigal Son in Luke 15. And while I've heard numerous sermons on this incredible story, I gained a deeper understanding and perspective on the story a couple weeks ago that I want to share with you.This fresh perspective will not only deepen your understanding of the story but it will make the heart and love of the Father become all the more real and significant.Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/102/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 101We live amidst a dark, polluted, and sexually perverse generation.But does that mean we cater to culture and give into the immorality and twistedness? Of course not. The question then becomes: how can we live a life of purity when we are surrounded by such impurity?In his epistles, Paul gives us advice about how to live in purity, holiness, and righteousness … something he knew was possible as he lived in a similar generation of moral decay … but the Bible also gives us insight on how to, as Paul wrote in Romans 12:2, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind …"In this episode, we talk about what it means to walk in purity, but more so what the Bible says about HOW you can live a life of purity.Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/101/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 100!Wow. A hundred episodes! In this celebratory episode, I reflect back upon 100 episodes and give a short exhortation from Psalm 34 on "taste and see that the Lord is good." Thank you for joining with me on this journey to pursue Jesus Christ, know Him intimately, dive deep into His Word (the Bible), and to build our lives around and upon Him. Jesus truly is to be our all in all.Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/100/

Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 99Anyone who listens to this podcast knows I'm a huge fan of Israel and understanding the Bible in light of its geographical and contextual background.But before you decide to go on a trip to Israel, here are three things you should consider before signing up.I also invite you to consider joining me on my next upcoming Israel Study Tour this August.Download the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/99/