Best RedLetterBlueprint52 Podcasts (2025)

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Resolve Conflicts Instead of Taking People to Court: Command #37 15:27

8d ago15:27

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How did we get to be the kind of people who take each other to court so frequently? I believe we are the most litigious culture that has ever existed. What does Jesus think about that? Can you imagine Jesus suing somebody because they treated him wrong? Jesus said, “Why can’t you decide for yourselves what is right? When you are on the way to court…

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Give Your Burdens to Jesus: Command #35 20:16

1M ago20:16

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Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” - Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus promises us rest! That sounds great, but there are challenges here: For one,…

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Don't Judge People: Command #34 14:20

1M ago14:20

14:20

Jesus said, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” - Matthew 7:1-2 NIV Will I be judged by God or man? Or both? And does Jesus really teach us to never judge people, or be introspective when we judge? What about our role in judgin…

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Don't Fear People; Fear God: Command #33 20:55

2M ago20:55

20:55

Jesus said, “Dear friends, don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot do any more to you after that. But I’ll tell you whom to fear. Fear God, who has the power to kill you and then throw you into hell. Yes, he’s the one to fear.” - Luke 12:4-5 What does it mean to fear God? How is it possible to love God while fearing him? Ho…

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Have Faith and Don't Doubt: Command #32 17:25

2M ago17:25

17:25

Then Jesus told them, “I tell you the truth, if you have faith and don’t doubt, you can do things like this and much more. You can even say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.” - Matthew 21:21-22 I used to think it was unfair for…

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Don't Worry About the Future: Command #31 21:00

2M ago21:00

21:00

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” - Matthew 6:34 This is a tough one! Sometimes I do worry about tomorrow, don’t you? If I’m worried about tomorrow, is that a virtue or a vice? Is it a sickness? Or is it a habit? The 19th-century preacher Charles Spurgeon said: “Wo…

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Seek God's Kingdom and Trust Him to Meet Your Needs: Command #30 17:45

3M ago17:45

17:45

Jesus told us: “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” - Matthew 6:33 NLT We tend to do the exact opposite. We ask for God’s blessing as we provide for ourselves. We are not concerned with the Kingdom of God; we are concerned with how we will live. How do we rid ourselves of the desi…

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Don't Worry About Your Circumstances: Command #29 27:14

3M ago27:14

27:14

Jesus asked this rhetorical question: “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?” - Luke 12:25-26 What are you worried about? If you’re like most people, it comes down to the fear of losing control. Usually, that’s wrapped up in uncertainty. You just don’t…

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Don't Value Things; Value What God Values: Command #28 18:55

3M ago18:55

18:55

One measure of freedom is how much stuff we have. Having stuff gives us freedom, right? Or does the stuff become a tyrant? Jesus said, “Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.” - Luke 12:21 Even more radical than that is when he said, “So you cannot become my disciple without giving up everythin…

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Repent of Your Sins and Become Like Children/Be Born Again: Command #27 22:16

3M ago22:16

22:16

Some will say, “Oh, I was born again many years ago.” Where does the Bible tell you to only be born again once? Where does it say to stop being born again? Come to Jesus like a child, try to unlearn what you know so you can hear him fresh! Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will …

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Do to Others What You Would Have Them Do To You: Command #26 21:34

3M ago21:34

21:34

Jesus said, “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.” - Matthew 7:12 Some people say, “I mostly want people to leave me alone, so I leave them alone.” But nobody says that because they’ve been loved too much. You say, “I wish people would leave me alone,” when yo…

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Confront a Believer Privately, Then With Others, Then Church Leaders, Then Disassociate Yourself: Command #25 22:13

4M ago22:13

22:13

Jesus said, “If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two others with you and go back again, so that everything you say may be confirmed by two or three witnesses. If the person still refuses to …

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Don't Tempt People to Sin: Command #24 18:11

4M ago18:11

18:11

Americans like to be independent. “I determine my future, I make my own decisions, and I accept the consequences, good or bad.” The problem is that none of us lives in a bubble. Every decision we make affects other people, even the decisions we make in private. And according to Jesus, when I influence someone to make a morally bad decision, I am he…

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Be Good to Children: Command #23 20:53

4M ago20:53

20:53

People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like …

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Be Careful With Your Words: Command #22 21:47

4M ago21:47

21:47

Most of us have no idea how powerful our words are. I think it’s interesting that God created the universe by speaking it into existence. He didn’t hammer it or mold it or build it, he used his words. Of course, our words are not as powerful as God’s. But He did create us in His image. Jesus said, “It’s not what goes into your mouth that defiles yo…

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Don't Force Truth on Those Who Don't Want to Hear It: Command #21 22:31

5M ago22:31

22:31

Jesus said, “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.” - Matthew 7:6 In other words, the truth is too sacred to be thrown out carelessly to people who aren’t open to it. Nobody wants to be your evangelism project. If you find yourself argui…

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Forgive Everyone Who Wrongs You: Command #20 25:00

5M ago25:00

25:00

Jesus said, “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.” - Matthew 6:14-15 I interviewed the pastor of Frederick Christian Fellowship Church (https://fcfchurch.com/) about this topic. His name is Randy Goldenberg, and he is my pastor. …

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Serve Your Enemies: Command #19 15:28

5M ago15:28

15:28

Jesus said, “But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also. If you are sued in court and your shirt is taken from you, give your coat, too. If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles.” - Matthew 5:39-41 The Greek word for servant is dulos, “someone who i…

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Love Your Enemies: Command #18 17:07

5M ago17:07

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Jesus said, “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, wh…

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Stay Faithful to Your Spouse: Command #17 22:41

6M ago22:41

22:41

“Haven’t you read the Scriptures?” Jesus replied. “They record that from the beginning ‘God made them male and female.’” And he said, “‘This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.’ Since they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together.” - Matthe…

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Don't Lust for People: Command #16 29:12

6M ago29:12

29:12

Jesus said, “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thro…

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Don't Hold Grudges; Reconcile: Command #15 18:05

6M ago18:05

18:05

Some people think that being a pacemaker means avoiding conflict. It’s exactly the opposite. Peacemakers go right into the conflict and make peace. Yes, the person who is angry with me is wrong, and no, I don’t deserve their wrath. That was absolutely true of Jesus and the accusation people leveled against him. He took it. In fact, he built them up…

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Love Your Neighbor as Yourself: Command #14 25:13

6M ago25:13

25:13

When Jesus walked the earth, love was his recurring theme. He couldn't shut up about it! So why are Christians more likely to be known as people who don’t swear or drink than people who are known for outrageous love? Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and gre…

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Love God Without Reserve: Command #13 23:59

6M ago23:59

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You might say, “Of course I love God. Why else would I watch a video like this one?” But some of us love God when life is good. But if we go through a hard season or experience trauma, we turn away from God. We humans were created to love—it’s how God made us. Specifically, we were created to love Him and to fellowship with Him. Jesus said the grea…

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Listen to the Holy Spirit: Command #12 22:26

7M ago22:26

22:26

YouTube: https://youtu.be/LR9J4HTcrVk In Revelation 2:7, Jesus said, “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches.” - Revelation 2:7 How do we develop ears to hear? What keeps us from hearing the Holy Spirit? Gresom Grace first heard the Holy Spirit at age 12, when he lived in Nepal. Gresom’s …

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Truly Worship God: Command #11 19:16

7M ago19:16

19:16

There are two components of worship. I’m going to call them “liturgy” and “lifestyle.” Liturgy includes expressions of worship in church, small groups or by yourself, like singing, praying, kneeling, etc. Lifestyle is how you live when you’re not doing the liturgy. If you’re not leading a lifestyle of worship, the liturgy is just noise. One of Jesu…

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Remember Jesus in Communion: Command #10 20:40

7M ago20:40

20:40

Communion is a strange Christian ritual. It sounds uncomfortably like cannibalism. We practice Communion because Jesus told us to, but why did he give us this particular, peculiar instruction? Communion is not just consuming bread and wine, or juice and a cracker. If you approach it right, it’s a holy experience. Martin Luther said, “To our eyes Ba…

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Be Faithful and Watch for Jesus' Return: Command #9 21:46

7M ago21:46

21:46

Jesus said, “So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return.” - Matthew 25:13 Was there value in all the previous generations being alert for Jesus’ return, even though he did not return in their lifetimes? I interviewed Howard Cary about keeping watch and gained a whole new perspective!…

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Ask the Lord to Send Out Evangelists: Command #8 21:48

8M ago21:48

21:48

Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” - Matthew 9:37-38 What was God’s strategy to spread his word at the beginning of the Church? He could have rained down gospel tracts from heaven. He could have projected angelic TV sh…

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Keep Your Fasting Secret: Command #7 14:12

8M ago14:12

14:12

Let’s be clear: Jesus never explicitly commanded us to fast in the Bible. But he did assume that fasting would be part of our lives. “And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever…

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Don't Pray to Impress People: Command #6 17:33

8M ago17:33

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Some people are afraid to pray out loud where others will hear them. Others like praying out loud--maybe a little too much. Jesus said, “When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get. But when …

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Don't Pray with Vain Repetition: Command #5 21:41

8M ago21:41

21:41

Is praying before meals an example of praying with vain repetition? It depends. In this episode, we’ll look into what Jesus meant and didn’t mean by praying with vain repetition. We'll explore the 24/7 Prayer Room of Frederick Maryland, also known as the Frederick Prayer House. We interview its Director Sarah Dorrance. https://24-7prayerroom-freder…

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Pray with Persistence: Command #4 19:33

9M ago19:33

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"And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened." Luke 11:9-10 Prayer is conversation between God and His followers. But …

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Pray in Jesus' name: Command #3 19:38

9M ago19:38

19:38

What does it mean to pray in Jesus’ name? The third command of this series comes with a conditional promise: “You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it!” - John 14:13-14 This week's episode includes interviews with two prayer warriors: …

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Obey & Teach God’s Commands: Command #2 23:03

9M ago23:03

23:03

Have you ever noticed that Jesus never emphasized believing all the correct doctrines but rather emphasized obedience? What if the Church was like that? What if we were so busy carrying out stuff Jesus told us to do that we didn’t have time to argue minor doctrines and spiritual preferences? Jesus said, “So if you ignore the least commandment and t…

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Follow Me: Command #1 22:18

9M ago22:18

22:18

Jesus said, “follow me” a lot. But how do we follow someone we can’t see? I can follow someone on social media. I could follow a YouTube account or a podcast (you can follow this one right now by hitting subscribe). But I can’t see or hear Jesus—not with my eyes and ears. So what does it mean to follow Him? Here’s one thing Jesus doesn’t mean: try …

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