Best Chris Arps Podcasts (2025)

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Chuck Schumer’s Bad Week, Democratic Infighting, and Black Voter Outreach with Dr. Cornel West 25:22

1M ago25:22

25:22

In this episode of Watercooler Politics with Chris Arps, we break down the rough week Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer endured as members of his own party turned against him. From progressive Democrats publicly criticizing his leadership to moderates distancing themselves, Schumer found himself under fire from both flanks. We also discuss the D…

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A Deep Dive Into American and Israeli Politics with Dr. Guy Golan 18:10

9M ago18:10

18:10

Dr. Golan has over two decades of experience in political communications and international relations. He is the coauthor of 'My Brother's Keeper: The Complicated Relationship Between American Jews and Israel' and currently serves as a professor at Texas Christian University. We discussed how might American Jews vote in the 2024 elections, and what …

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Democrats Outwardly Panicking; Trump Stumps in Brooklyn 9:44

11M ago9:44

9:44

In this episode, I delve into the heated speculation surrounding Joe's potential nomination as the Democratic Party's candidate for President in the upcoming November election. What was once private conjecture among influential Democrats is now surfacing in public discourse, adding layers of intrigue and anticipation to the political landscape. Mea…

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Defending the Faith pt 2 39:34

1+ y ago39:34

39:34

Acts 14:1-7 Pastor Chris continues the second part of his sermon on Acts 14:1-7. In this passage we see that we are called to respond to opposition by giving a defense of the faith.

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Defending the Faith pt 1 29:43

1+ y ago29:43

29:43

Acts 14:1-7 In this passage, we see that opposition to the Christian messages comes and our response is to defend the faith. In this sermon, we focus on the first part of that, opposition to the Christian message.

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Through the Valley - Psalm 23 28:58

1+ y ago28:58

28:58

Psalm 23 - Outline"The Horse and His Boy"The Dangerous ValleyValleys in the Judean wilderness aren't the lush valleys of the Swiss Alps; they're dry river bedDavid was forced into those valleys a couple of timesOnce running from SaulOnce by his son AbsalomWe often find ourselves in dangerous valleysTroubled marriagesWars raging around usAddictionRe…

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Acts 13:42-52 - Evangelistic Principles 36:50

1+ y ago36:50

36:50

In this sermon, Pastor Chris continues our study in Acts looking at how the people of Pisidian Antioch responded to the gospel

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Out of Darkness 31:15

1+ y ago31:15

31:15

Acts 13:1-12 Paul and Barnabas are called by the Holy Spirit to be missionaries and their first stop is Cyprus. In this passage we see that the Holy Spirit calls some to vocational ministry and through them he brings people out of spiritual darkness into the marvelous light of Christ.

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Acts 12 - The Never Ending Kingdom 40:17

1+ y ago40:17

40:17

Acts 12 is depicts Herod arresting and killing James the brother of John and arresting Peter. God in his providential wisdom and care saved Peter. As we examine this passage we'll see: Opposition to the Gospel God's Salvation God's Never Ending Kingdom

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To Judea and Samaria 35:02

1+ y ago35:02

35:02

Acts 8:1-4

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Interview with Attorney Ken W Good about Zero Bail 31:13

1+ y ago31:13

31:13

Ken W. Good graduated from Hardin Simmons University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He received a Master of Education Degree in 1986 from Tarleton State University, a part of the Texas A&M System. In 1989, he received his law degree from Texas Tech School of Law, where he was a member of the Texas Tech Law Review. Mr. Good has argued cases…

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Joel 1:13-20 49:36

2y ago49:36

49:36

Joel 1:13-20

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The Seven 38:02

2y ago38:02

38:02

Acts 6:1-7 Pastor Chris resumes his series in Acts today. As we examine Acts 6:1-7, we'll see that healthy churches have both a robust ministry of word and sacrament and a robust ministry of mercy.

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The Resurrected Christ 29:38

2y ago29:38

29:38

Mark 16 The resurrection is a central doctrine to the Christian faith. If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain as is our faith. We often wonder, "Did Christ really rise from the dead? Or is this just myth?" Pastor Chris deals with those concerns as he explains and expounds Mark 16 showing the truth of the resurrection, the mean…

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The Death of Christ 24:05

2y ago24:05

24:05

Mark 15:33-47 This passage tells us that Jesus the Christ, the Son of God, died. He died as the substitute for his Church, he died to completely atone for all her sins, and he died so they could have communion with God.

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Eating with the Lord 27:24

2y ago27:24

27:24

Mark 14:22-25 We break from our regularly scheduled programming to study a passage on the Lord's Supper as we prepare to partake in the meal. As we look at these verses we see: what the Passover meal is, the signs and seals of the elements, and the great feast to come.

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A Second Wave 32:02

2y ago32:02

32:02

Acts 5:12-42 depicts a second wave of opposition that the early church has to endure. As we examine these verses, we'll see the tactics used by the opposition and our response to the opposition.

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Trump Indictment, US Budget, VP Harris in Africa 19:58

2y ago19:58

19:58

Is District Attorney Bragg going to pull the trigger on Former President Trump's indictment? Chris thinks he has to at this point. House Republicans still haven't released a budget...is this a problem for them? Chris explains why Vice President Harris needs to go to Africa and what we hope she can accomplish.…

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God's Judgment Against Sin 26:24

2y ago26:24

26:24

Acts 5:1-16 shows us that God judges sin severely. Sin is not a small things, even if we pretend it is. God judges sin. But he also does something about it.

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Church: Warts and All 25:09

2y ago25:09

25:09

Acts 4:36-5:2 shows us that there is no perfect church. The church is filled with sinners and she is a mixture of believers and unbelievers.

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A United Church 27:17

2y ago27:17

27:17

Acts 4:32-37 shows a church united in doctrine and in practice

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Debt ceiling, Trump Investigation, Silicon Valley Bank Failure 20:00

2y ago20:00

20:00

President Biden and Speaker McCarthy are sparring about the budget and debt ceiling. Who are the winners and losers? Is President Trump going to be arrested? What does it mean? Silicon Valley Bank failure...who is at fault and why?By [email protected] (Red Tail Strategies, LLC)

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Circuit Attorney Removal, Selma, Does DeSantis have it 19:29

2y ago19:29

19:29

Chris and Becky discuss parallels between Georgia and Missouri regarding removal of Democrat Circuit/District Attorneys. Chris provides some history behind the Selma march and they discuss what it does and does not mean. Becky asks whether Florida Governor Ron Desantis has what it takes to be the Republican Presidential Nominee in 2024.…

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Circumcision: The Covenant Sign 34:20

2y ago34:20

34:20

As we continue our study in covenant theology, we come to Genesis 17. God has been dealing with Abram, here renamed Abraham, in a covenantal way. Here God gives Abraham a sign of the covenant, the sign of circumcision. As we examine the meaning of circumcision, we'll see there is a link between circumcision and baptism.…

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In Vain 29:34

2y ago29:34

29:34

Acts 4:23-31 In this passage we see that after Peter and John have been released from the Sanhedrin, they turn to their own. And their own bear their burden with them through prayer. And in this prayer we see that because God is sovereign, opposition to his gospel message is ultimately in vain.

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Trying to Fulfill God's Promises Ourselves 50:11

2y ago50:11

50:11

Gen. 16 shows us the issues that arise when we try to fulfill God's promises ourselves.

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Before the Council - Acts 4:1-22 30:08

2y ago30:08

30:08

Peter and John are arrested and threatened for preaching the gospel. In this sermon, Pastor Chris shows the opposition to the Christian message, why they're opposed to it, and how we ought to respond.

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Abrahamic Covenant Part 1 53:04

2y ago53:04

53:04

The first part of the covenant with Abraham. Gen. 11:27-12:9; Gen. 15:1-21 Here we see God call Abraham to himself, establish a covenant relationship, and cut a covenant whereby God promises to provide all that he has promised out of his free grace.

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The Noahic Covenant 1:08:35

2y ago1:08:35

1:08:35

God's covenant with Noah.

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Acts 3 - The Parable in the Miracle 30:07

2y ago30:07

30:07

Peter and John heal a man lame from birth. In this miracle we see a parable of our own state.

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Chinese Spy Balloon, DNC Primary Schedule, Gov DeSantis on DEI 14:09

2y ago14:09

14:09

Chris and Becky break down the Chinese 'weather' balloon that traveled across the country. Did the administration handle it well? What are the risks? Why is the DNC changing the primary process and what does it mean for elections? What is DEI all about and is what Gov DeSantis doing a good thing?By [email protected] (Christopher Arps, Becky Arps)

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Breaking of the Covenant 1:03:20

2y ago1:03:20

1:03:20

Covenant Theology

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House Committee Assignments, War in China and Memphis Shooting 15:40

2y ago15:40

15:40

Chris starts the new year with some changes in the format of Water Cooler Politics. Why did Speaker McCarthy remove Congressmen Schiff and Swalwell and what is in play in a potential removal of Congresswoman Omar. Are we at risk of war with China in 2025? What are the risks? Last week the arrest video of Tyre Nichols was released. What should happe…

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Cut to the Heart 40:02

2y ago40:02

40:02

Acts 2:14-41 Pastor Chris continues his series in Acts. This morning we are looking at one of the greatest sermons of all time, Peter's Pentecost sermon. And in it, he preaches Christ, shows that the entire bible has been preparing for Christ's work, calls the people to discipleship, and preaches with courage.…

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What Does This Mean? 32:27

2+ y ago32:27

32:27

Acts 2:1-13

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Intro to Covenant Theology 42:58

2+ y ago42:58

42:58

A new study on covenant theology

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Preparing for the Work 34:16

2+ y ago34:16

34:16

Acts 1:12-26 In this passage, Pastor Chris shows how the Apostles prepared for their upcoming ministry and how Hopwell ARP can prepare as well to minister to Covington.

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Continuing the Work - Acts 1:1-11 31:50

2+ y ago31:50

31:50

Today Pastor Chris begins a new sermon series looking at the book of Acts. We are starting with the prologue. As we study the prologue, we will see that the resurrected and ascended Christ still works in his Church through the proclamation of his gospel. Outline:IntroductionResolutions and goalsHow do we meet our goals?The Historicity of the Gospel…

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The Family of Jesus 16:57

2+ y ago16:57

16:57

The family of Jesus has a lot of black sheep - people we would want to trim from our family tree. Why does Matthew include them? This passage shows us that Jesus is pleased to call brother any who come to faith regardless of their past.

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The Promised Priest 28:14

2+ y ago28:14

28:14

Isaiah 53:4-6 tells of God's promise that a priest will come who will give the sacrifice to end all sacrifices and redeem us from our sin and iniquity.

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The Promised King 28:23

2+ y ago28:23

28:23

Continuing our series on the promises of Christ, we are looking at Psalm 2. Psalm 2 shows us that Christ is the promised king, the one who will defeat the satanic rebellion and bring about God's peace.

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The Promised Prophet 24:45

2+ y ago24:45

24:45

Continuing our study in how the Old Testament prepares us for the person and work of Christ, we turn to Deuteronomy 18 and see that God has promised us a prophet who will give the full and final revelation of God and his salvation.

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The Promised Seed 2:57

2+ y ago2:57

2:57

Advent is a time of hope. It's the time where we remember that Christ has come and Christ will come again. To help us understand his first coming, who he is and what he has done, we are looking at several key passages from the Old Testament that prepare us for Christ. The first passage is Genesis 2-3 where God gives the promise that he will crush s…

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God's Concern for Us 28:28

2+ y ago28:28

28:28

Pastor Chris concludes our series in the book of Jonah. As we examine Jonah 4:5-11, we see a contrast between our selfish concerns and God's gracious concern.

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Growing in Grace 31:43

2+ y ago31:43

31:43

Jonah 4:1-5 Pastor Chris resumes his series in Jonah. In this penultimate sermon, we study Jonah 4:1-5. In this passage we see: Anger at God A Lack of Growth How to Grow

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Warning and Repentance 34:48

2+ y ago34:48

34:48

Pastor Chris continues preaching through Jonah. As we examine these verses we'll see: God's judgment against sin True repentance God's mercy for all who look to him for salvation

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Restored 28:19

2+ y ago28:19

28:19

Jonah 3:1-3 - Restored Pastor Chris continues preaching through the book of Jonah. This morning our study takes us into chapter 3. We will see how God's grace restores us.

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Interview W/ VA GOP Lt. Gov Candidate Winsome Sears 32:53

4y ago32:53

32:53

Winsome was elected to a majority Black legislative district! No other Republican has done that in Virginia since 1865: She consequently also became the first (and still only) Black Republican woman elected to the House, the first female veteran, and the first legal immigrant woman. Winsome is a mother, wife and is proud to have served in the Unite…