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Welcome to Acacia! Here we are having Real Talk, growing Real Faith, and planting Deep Roots. In every episode, Kris Fields invites listeners into a gospel-centered conversation about real life topics that will encourage our faith, help us to care for our hearts, and bolster our impact within our sphere of influence. Come and grow deep roots with us!
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Welcome to the Divine Council Worldview Podcast, where hosts Ronn Johnson and Mike Chu honor the legacy of their late friend and colleague Dr. Michael S. Heiser (author of the best-selling book The Unseen Realm). Our interest is the Bible, studying it through the lens of its original authors and audience. We will specifically take notice of created divine beings and the role they play in the physical cosmos through the ultimate authority of Yahweh, the God of Israel. Join the fun conversation!
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Emmanuel North London Church Talks
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lifestyle with lilz is a tower media podcast that will encourage you as you navigate life and all the stress that comes with it. it’s about living a lifestyle more like Christ, and living a life filled with joy and love while also being real and vulnerable about the hard parts of life that aren’t always so joyful. Lily Brister is the host and will be sharing more on her life, her personal experiences, and her passions for building the Kingdom. this life was not made for you to go through it ...
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EP060: Beyond the Silo: Michael Heiser’s Legacy and the Courage to Think Bigger
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26:00Recorded live at the DCW Conference in Indianapolis, Mel sits down with Jason Bostow, host of the Ring Them Bells podcast, for a powerful conversation on the legacy of Dr. Michael Heiser. They explore Heiser’s impact on biblical scholarship, the need for interdisciplinary boldness, and the personal stories inspiring Jason’s upcoming documentary.…
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Because every man-made image used in worship obscures God's glory and misrepresents him, his people are commanded to have no images in worship but instead to give their full attention to Him as He has revealed Himself in His Word and above all in Christ. I. The Second Commandment Prohibited Images of God Used in Worship vv 4-5a II. God is Zealous f…
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EP059: Interview w/Dr. Matthew Bates on "Beyond the Salvation Wars"
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1:12:46In this episode, Ronn & Mike welcome Dr. Matthew Bates back to the podcast to discuss his recently released book, Beyond the Salvation Wars. They discuss what the NT Greek word family of pistis indicates for how all peoples are to respond to the Gospel of King Jesus. They dive into the rifts between Protestants and Catholics, and the tensions among…
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In this message we see the principles for how to read, understand and apply Old Covenant Commands in the life and faith of a New Covenant Believer in Christ. From the First Command we learn that, because God alone is God and thus worthy of all worship and allegiance, we must submit to Him alone our full and unmixed loyalty, loving and obeying Him i…
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EP058: John 2:23-25: Does Faith Include Loyalty?
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1:20:37In this episode, Ronn and Mike discuss the final three verses of John 2. This short passage allows their conversation to develop at length the concepts of “belief" and “faith” in both the Old Testament (Hebrew, aman) and the New Testament (Greek, pisteou). The study details the implications of Jesus' understanding of belief and loyalty when it come…
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Because God called Israel into covenant faithfulness under the old covenant through Moses, we must learn to see both the continuity and discontinuity in what he required of them as we seek to apply these same words as God's word in our lives under the new covenant in Christ. I. Covenant Context Matters II. The Old Covenant Context of the Ten Words …
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EP057: John 2:13-22: Jesus & the Law
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1:19:46In this episode, Ronn and Mike discuss Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple in John 2:13-22. They use this opportunity to then talk through the complexities of the Old Testament law, its interpretation within evangelicalism, and the historical context of the temple's significance. Their discussion highlights how Jesus' fulfillment of the law is often mis…
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Because God gave the Ten Words to reveal Himself and His ways to them His people as part of the old covenant people, we in the new, though not under these commands as a law, still benefit from them as God's revelation of Himself and His ways. INT: It All Started with a Question. (Galatians flashback) I. God Spoke These Ten Words to Reveal Himself t…
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Lifestyle with Lilz S:2 E:11 Recap of College this year w/ Pablo Garcia #BingBong
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42:00Lily is back for her final episode of the semester! Pablo Garcia joins her to talk about dabbling in a little bit of everything! They share all that God has done in each of their lives in the past year at college!
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EP056: From Skeptic to Storyteller: Jeff Lees on Faith, Art, and Reimagining the Image of God
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1:04:31In this episode of the Divine Council Worldview Podcast, Mel and Rich sit down with Jeff Lees to explore his remarkable journey from skepticism to a vibrant faith shaped by ministry, creativity, and the teachings of Dr. Michael Heiser. Jeff opens up about his time in youth ministry, his transition into art and toy design, and how these paths inters…
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Because God is our almighty, saving God who has promised to keep His people to the end, we can and must trust Him and praise Him for His faithful goodness with extravagant joy. I. We Must Praise Him Because of Who He is and What He Does! v 24 1) He is able to keep you from stumbling 2) He is Able to Present You Blameless and Joyful in His Presence …
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Lifestyle with Lilz S:2 E: 10 Made in the Image of God!!
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23:20Lily is back! This episode is all about body image! Lily encourages her listeners to seek out the Lord and what He says about you as you may be struggling with how you look! Tune in to hear about her take on how to fight the toxic thoughts of comparison!
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EP055: John 2:1-12: Exploring Jesus' Miracles
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1:30:33In this episode, Ronn and Mike explore the significance of Jesus’ first recorded miracle, his turning of water into wine at the wedding of Cana. They discuss the implications and nature of miracles in the context of faith to Yahweh, especially in context of John’s original audience which would have known that created divine beings could perform mir…
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Because we have a Redeemer who lives, we have a hope that triumphs over all despair I. Sorrow and Suffering are realities we cannot avoid in this present life! vv 13-22; II. We Can Have Real Hope, no matter what is happening, because we have a Living Redeemer! vv 23-25 III. There is Hope for You in the Promise of Your Own Coming Resurrection vv 26-…
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#20. Dinner & Service Before The Cross (Maundy Thursday Devotional)
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25:12It's Holy Week...a time to remember the passion of Jesus, His death on the cross, and His resurrection. Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper, a key event in the life of Jesus recorded in all of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). The core scriptures focuses on Jesus' acts of service and humility during the Last Supper, particularly…
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EP054: John 1:29-51: How Did Jesus "Take Away the Sin of the World"?
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59:13In this episode, Ronn and Mike discuss John 1:29-51, especially noting how Jesus would be the “lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (1:29). They begin by interpreting Old Testament “atonement” (Hebrew, kaphar) texts within their original context. They note how the practice of sacrifice across the ancient world was often accompanied by s…
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Because God has given us a faith that keeps us in His love, we must keep keeping on in that faith, holding fast by the means of grace, even as we hold out to others the promise of redemption. I. Keep Yourselves in God's Love by Keeping Hold of Faith in Christ vv 20-21 (1) By building yourselves up in your most holy faith (2) By regularly praying in…
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Lifestyle with Lilz S:2 E:9 Being Steadfast in the Waiting (ft. Sheridan Rogers)
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25:20Lily is joined by Sheridan Rogers to talk about how they have navigated waiting seasons in their life. They talk about how they have learned to trust God through it and not miss out on how He is working in the waiting! Tune in to hear more!
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EP053: John 1:19-28: How is Jesus "the Messiah"?
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1:19:25In this episode, Ronn and Mike study John 1:19-28, noting how John the Baptist’s story was pivotal in understanding Jesus’ identity. They discuss how John’s prophetic ministry faced resistance from Jewish leadership, how John’s practice of baptism functioned as an act of allegiance in early Christianity, and how the concept of a “messiah” (even "th…
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The 6th message from Grace Bible Conference 2025 "Biblical Counseling: Gospel Solutions for Life" by Nathan Currey. From the Sunday School hour "Living the Gospel with One Another"By Nathan Currey
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The final message from Grace Bible Conference 2025 "Biblical Counseling: Gospel Solutions for Life" by Nathan Currey. "Grace Trained Lives"By Nathan Currey
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The third message from Grace Bible Conference 2025 "Biblical Counseling: Gospel Solutions for Life" by Nathan Currey. "How We View the Heart"By Nathan Currey
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The fourth message from Grace Bible Conference 2025 "Biblical Counseling: Gospel Solutions for Life" by Nathan Currey. "How We Engage the Heart"By Nathan Currey
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The fifth message from Grace Bible Conference 2025 "Biblical Counseling: Gospel Solutions for Life" by Nathan Currey. "Common Heart Struggles"By Nathan Currey
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Lifestyle with Lilz S:2 E:8 Life Update!!
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22:42Lily is back after a week of a restful spring break! She is giving all her listeners a life update and how God has been working in her life! Tune in to see all that she has planned for the next year!
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The first message from Grace Bible Conference 2025 "Biblical Counseling: Gospel Solutions for Life" by Nathan Currey. "Every Christian is a Counselor"By Nathan Currey
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The second message from Grace Bible Conference 2025 "Biblical Counseling: Gospel Solutions for Life" by Nathan Currey. "Gospel Solutions from Scripture"By Nathan Currey
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EP052: Thoughts and Reflections with the DCW Podcast Hosts
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1:09:30In this episode, Ronn, Mike, Mel, and Rich come back together as a podcasting team to reflect on a year's worth of episodes, adjustments, and hopes for the DCW, Dr. Heiser's legacy, the work of the Michael S. Heiser Foundation, and the glimmers of change within society at large. They talk about their thoughts and feelings on having lost Dr. Heiser …
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The value of what we claim is seen in what we do. But, as in everything in life, the doing is in the details. As James continues pressing the idea of being a doer of the Word and not merely a hearer, he presses obedience into the specifics of our speech, our mercy, and our purityBy Warren Kesselring
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Psalm 51:1-12, What should I do about my sin?. Series: Miscellaneous. Type: Sermon
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EP051: John 1:2-18: Is Jesus a "Unique Deity"?
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1:09:38In this episode, Ronn and Mike explore John 1:2-18. They consider John’s explanation of Jesus’ pre-existence, his role as co-creator with the God, the active role of disciples “taking” Jesus in becoming “children of God” (1:12), and the description of Jesus as “the only begotten” of God (1:14, 18). They explore the invisibility of the God of Israel…
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Because we have been warned that false teachers will come and try to influence the church, we must be on our guard against them and able to identify and expel then when they try show up. I. Remember the Warnings Christ Gave You through His Apostles v 17 II. Beware of the Scoffers Who Seek to Influence the Church v 18 (1) When they will come? (2) Wh…
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Lifestyle with Lilz S:2 Ep:7 Seeking out Godly Friendships! (ft. Caroline Reams)
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38:07In this episode, Lily brings on Caroline Reams, her roomie and bff to talk about Godly friendships. Caroline talks about the challenges she faced in high school to find Christian community, but how God answered her prayers and brought her Christian community in college. Tune in to hear about the different things Caroline and Lily do to build connec…
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EP050: Healing, Faith & The Unseen Realm: A Pastor’s Journey from Trauma to Transformation
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1:37:21In this episode, Rich and Mel sit down with Pastor Jeremy Keys from Calgary, Alberta, to explore his incredible journey from a traumatic childhood and struggles with addiction to a life transformed by faith. Jeremy shares how his experiences shaped his understanding of the gospel and the importance of family and community in healing. The conversati…
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11. The Ninth Commandment, You Shall Not Bear False Witness Against Your Neighbor. Series: The Ten Commandments . Type: Sermon
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Because Christ will return in power to judge the ungodly who continue to oppose him in word or deed, we must not give in to their teaching and must warn them and others that his promised judgement is coming so that all will flee to Christ by faith. I. Jude's Use of this Prophesy of Enoch Concerning Coming Judgement v 14a II. The Coming Judgement of…
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Lifestyle with Lilz S:2 Ep:6 How to get out of a Spiritual funk!!
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22:21This episode is all about ways to get out of a spiritual funk! Lily talks about her experiences when she has felt unmotivated in her walk or even far from God, but how He is right there waiting to embrace you with open arms. She hopes to encourage you, build you up, and help you recognize that you are not alone or ever too far gone.…
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In this episode, Ronn and Mike begin their study of the Gospel of John, focusing specifically on its opening verse. They explore the Greek concept of logos, the apparent distinction between logos and theos, and the concept of the pre-existence of Jesus. Throughout the discussion, they emphasize the importance of understanding the relationship betwe…
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Because false teachers mislead those who follow them and can even lead them to destruction, we must beware of them, refusing to tolerate them or their message within Christ's church. I. "Woe to Them!" A Warning We Must Take Seriously v 11a II. Beware of Them! Because Their Path Leads to Judgement v 11 III. Don't Tolerate Them in the Church Because …
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10. The Eighth Commandment, God is the Owner. Series: The Ten Commandments . Type: Sermon
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Lifestyle with Lilz S:2 E:5 Recognizing the Enemy and how to fight back Spiritually (ft. Hayden Hunter)
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41:14Lily is back this week with special guest Hayden Hunter. They talk about how to be aware that we are constantly under spiritual attack, how to defend, and how to respond. Tune in for some insight over the unseen battles of everyday life.By Tower Media
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In this episode, Ronn and Mike Chu discuss the meaning of the term “God” in the New Testament, especially noting the lexical movement between the words elohim and theos as Semitic and Greco-Roman languages developed over the centuries. The importance of this study will be reflected in the opening lines of John 1:1 and the identification of Jesus (“…
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Because God in grace has forgiven you and accepted you through faith in Christ alone and not on the basis of your own merits, you have a foundation for an everlasting joy. I. This Joy comes from the fact that we as Xns are now counted righteous in God's sight. v 6 II. It Brings Us Joy to Understand as Believers that Our Sins Really are Forgiven vv …
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9. The Seventh Commandment, You Shall Not Commit Adultery. Series: The Ten Commandments . Type: Sermon
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Lifestyle with Lilz S:2 E:4 Putting on the Armor of God
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25:45Lily talks about how important putting on the armor of God is. She speaks Ephesians 6:10-20 over her listeners and warns them of the devil's schemes against them. Listen to this week in preparation for next week's episode on spiritual warfare!By Tower Media
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EP047: Israel's Story from Genesis to John
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1:15:22In this episode, Ronn and Mike explore the transition from the book of Genesis to the Gospel of John, the next subject of study for this podcast. They recommend that the Bible's authority lies primarily in the overarching story it tells, and that for this reason we must know the background and context of any biblical book before studying it. Their …
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Christians sometimes get nervous talking about obedience. Though we know we're saved by God's grace, we slip into thinking we are defined by our works. What we have done and left undone becomes the measure of our identity. James corrects this picture, showing that who we are does not flow from what we do; what we do flows from who we are. Doing wha…
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8. The Sixth Commandment, You Shall Not Murder. Series: The Ten Commandments . Type: Sermon
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EP046: Genesis 48-50 & Israel's Arrival in Egypt
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1:39:40In this episode, Ronn and Mike study the concluding chapters of Genesis. They begin by briefly overviewing the concept of biblical inspiration, anticipating that the poem of chapter 49 is likely the work of more than one person or even one era. They note Jacob’s curious mention of an elohim/mal’ak (48:15-16) who was responsible for the protection o…
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Because those who look for authority within themselves to justify their sins live in opposition to God, we must refuse to follow them into the spiritual arrogance and folly that will destroy them. I. Those Who Are Spiritually Arrogance Look Within Themselves and Justify Their Sin v 8 (1) They Justify Their Sexual Immorality (2) They Reject Christ's…
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