Best Dave Laton Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 108 - A Conversation With Ana Murby of Honest Christian Conversations 27:08

4d ago27:08

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Send us a text All of us face challenges to our hope. Sometimes these challenges come from directions we least suspect. Sometimes we might not even realize our hope is being challenged. We know we want something but don't quite know where to look. Sometimes we also attempt to fool ourselves into believing things are going great while in reality, ou…

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Episode 41 - Judas Iscariot - A Life Wasted 25:50

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Send us a text As we continue in the series of episodes featuring the original 12 apostles we now come to the final one, Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed Christ. He was chosen by Jesus and given every opportunity and lesson just as the other 11. Yet he chose to put his own selfishness ahead of Jesus. As a result he lost all for eternity. In thi…

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Episode 40 - Is It Wrong? 11:36

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Send us a text We get asked a lot of questions as Christians. Sometimes a challenge is asked in the form of a question. One such common question we might ask or be asked of us is, "Is it wrong?" Quite often this question is asked as a way to justify behavior. In this episode I look at this question from the perspective that there might be a better …

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Episode 107 - A Conversation With Lisa Espinoza About Recovering After the Tragic Loss of a Child 38:17

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Send us a text Unfortunately, all of us face tragedy in life to some degree. My guest in this podcast experienced the heartbreaking loss of a son. Chandler was a young man full of life with a bright future. He was the kind of young man all parents wished for. He was healthy, full of life, loved his family deeply, and was loved and appreciated by ma…

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Episode 39 - James the Less, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Not Iscariot 27:35

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Send us a text Once I attended a professional basketball game at an arena that held more than 10,000 fans. As I looked around, it occurred to me that, except for my friend sitting next to me, no one in this mass of humanity knew, or cared who I was. There may have been a time when there were hundreds, maybe thousands around you, yet no one was noti…

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Episode 106 - A Conversation With Dennis Doughty of the Magnolia Messenger 26:21

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Send us a text There are many ways to help bring hope to others. Perhaps we have a close relationship and can encourage. Perhaps we know someone that can help when a person’s hope is challenged. There are so many ways to plant seeds for our Lord. In this episode I am speaking with Dennis Doughty. Dennis is the editor for the Magnolia Messenger. It …

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Episode 38 - A Conversation With Russ and Ginger Knowles 23:44

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Send us a text The Prattville church of Christ family is made up of wonderful Christians seeking to honor our Lord and grow together with each other. One such wonderful family is Russ and Ginger Knowles. This couple has been an important part of our life for more than 23 years now. They both are quick to serve and encourage others as together we wa…

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Episode 105 - A Conversation With Kim Stilp - Maintaining Faith and Love for a Gay Child 41:45

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Send us a text Challenges to hope come in many different forms and from directions we might not expect. And sometimes those challenges to hope can become encouragements and enhancement to hope. In this episode I chat with a new friend, Kim Stilp. Kim has a compelling story to tell about her son informing them that he was gay. The family went throug…

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Episode 37 - Matthew and Thomas ~ Two Men Transformed 39:10

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Send us a text In the ongoing series, Twelve Were Chosen, we are looking at the apostles. In this episode we review information about Matthew and Thomas. We’ve been emphasizing through these lessons that these ordinary men, with the exception of Judas, allowed our Lord to change their lives. Because of their change, they were able to reach incredib…

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Episode 36 - A New Form 10:29

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Send us a text When we receive the promise of salvation from our Lord we are a new creation. I want to look at this and how it applies to us as children of God. In this episode I will look at a well known passage from Paul and how he takes a root word and changes it to encourage us as we continue to grow in our spiritual maturity. By having a bette…

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Episode 104 - A Conversation With Craig Dehut of Appian Media 35:36

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Send us a text Most of us are visual learners. When we read something, our imagination takes over to form an image. This helps us learn. Such is among the many benefits of Appian Media. This outstanding documentary company produces superior video presentations of biblical lands and events. And it’s not just me saying so. Recently they won a very pr…

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Episode 35 - Twelve Were Chosen - Philip and Nathanael 24:58

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Send us a text In the ongoing series, Twelve Were Chosen, we are looking at the apostles. In this episode we review information about Philip and Nathanael. As we’ve noted, quite often the best way we bring others to Christ is by our personal relationship with them. We have friends and acquaintances that we can be open with about our faith. We have …

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Episode 103 - A Conversation With Debbie McNinch About Transgender Children 36:05

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Send us a text There are so many questions, concerns, or just life issues that we face as parents. And just when we think we’re home free, looking to the great times, issues are behind us that we get hit with something devastating. We have no idea where it comes from. There’s usually a feeling of what have I done wrong. Perhaps nothing. In this epi…

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Episode 34 - The Apostles James and John - Sons of Thunder 21:23

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Send us a text In the ongoing series, Twelve Were Chosen, we are looking at the apostles. In this episode we review information about James and John. As I introduced this series I stated that the men chosen to be apostles give us characteristics we can learn and use in our walk with our Master. This is true with James and John, the Sons of Thunder.…

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Episode 102 - A Conversation With Drew Kizer - Hope Through Chronic Ilness 32:29

2M ago32:29

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Send us a text It is easy to feel our hope is challenged when we receive a devestating diagnosis of a chronic or deadly disease. Some even give up hope. But it doesn't have to be that way. We can find hope, perhaps especially during these times if we are looking in the right direction. In this episode I am speaking with Drew Kizer. Drew is relative…

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Episode 33 - The Greatest of These 14:26

2M ago14:26

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Send us a text Of all the characteristics God created in us, the one that lasts through eternity, and is therefore the greatest, is love. In this episode we will look at some of what Paul teaches about this great characteristic. Like the concept of grace, love was taught and demonstrated by Paul throughout his letters. Please join me as we look at …

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Episode 101 - A Conversation With Rene Whitt ~ Mother of a Down Syndrome Daughter 41:35

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Send us a text There are many different situations in life that some might consider a challenge to hope. And perhaps they are in some ways. But sometimes what others think of as a challenge to hope turns out to be a wonderful enhancement to their life. In this episode I have a conversation with my niece Rene Whitt. Rene and her husband Eric adopted…

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Episode 100 - A Conversation With Shara Goswick of Life Stories 31:57

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Send us a text Friends, this is my 100th podcast episode published. Thank you for listening. The support and encouragement from so many is deeply appreciated. One of the joys I experience with my podcast is meeting new friends. I've discovered there are many wonderful people with amazing talents and stories to tell. One such person is my new friend…

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Episode 32 - Does God Need Me? 8:49

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Send us a text As we walk with our Master we might wonder if there is value in our efforts. Certainly we have value as God's children in much the same way our children have value to us. In this episode I look at the question "Does God Need Me?" Of course He does, but I'd like to look briefly at why this is so. I invite you to listen and share with …

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Episode 31 - God's Amazing Grace 12:39

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Send us a text Of all the gifts God gives us, and the one that is the most important, is God's grace. In this episode I talk about that gift and how we find eternal hope because of it and through it. Please join me as I look at this incredible gift. I published a book about various teachings of Paul. This information about God's grace was part of t…

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Episode 99 - God's Amazing Grace 12:37

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Send us a text Of all the gifts God gives us, and the one that is the most important, is God's grace. In this episode I talk about that gift and how we find eternal hope because of it and through it. Please join me as I look at this incredible gift. I published a book about various teachings of Paul. This information about God's grace was part of t…

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Episode 98 - A Conversation With Julie Harris-Fain, Fellow Cancer Survivor and Volunteer 22:28

2M ago22:28

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Send us a text It is common to see volunteers serving at hospitals, clinics, cancer centers, and other such medical providers. These volunteers often share the commonality of having received themselves excellent care. It serves to create in them a sense of wanting to help others who are going through similar treatment. They share a strong sense of …

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Episode 30 - A Conversation With Fredrick Harbaugh 18:23

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Send us a text The Prattville church family is made up of so many people from different walks of life. There is a lot about them we don't know. Best of all, so many of our members are dedicated servants who go about walking with our Master in quiet but effective ways. That is at the heart of this podcast. I am thrilled to get to know these silent b…

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Episode 29 - The Three Crosses 4:18

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered why most images of Calvary show three crosses when truly only one cross is important? I thought about that recently and came to understand the symbolism of not only our Lord's cross, but also the relevancy to remember the other two. In this episode I share with you my thoughts on why it is important to remember…

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Episode 97 - The Three Crosses 4:15

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered why most images of Calvary show three crosses when truly only one cross is important? I thought about that recently and came to understand the symbolism of not only our Lord's cross, but also the relevancy to remember the other two. In this episode I share with you my thoughts on why it is important to remember…

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Episode 28 - A Conversation With Jared and Whitney Kelly 21:18

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Send us a text Quite often when a member of a ministry team leaves there is a bit of trepidation about what comes next. Jason and Cassie Green recently departed to take on a new ministry effort. They were very successful with our congregation's spiritual growth, especially among our youth. They will be missed. Recently we added Jared and Whitney Ke…

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Episode 96 - A Conversation With Enhabit Hospice 32:38

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Send us a text When we hear that hospice has been called in to assist someone, we often think the person is at the end of their life, that there remains no more hope for living. This is not always true. Hospice does so much more for a person and his or her family. In this episode I speak two new friends and representatives of Enhabit Home Health & …

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Episode 95 - A Conversation With Dr. Steve Wages of the Cloverdale Center for Youth and Family 35:17

3M ago35:17

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Send us a text It is exciting to find someone living their passion in life. My guest on this episode is Dr. Steve Wages, Director of the Cloverdale Center for Youth and Family. You can hear the passion in his voice for his work with families as he has made it the focus of his life. I challenge you to listen for it as well. Steve uses the word legac…

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Episode 27 - A Conversation With Dr. Steve Wages of the Cloverdale Center for Youth and Family 35:22

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Send us a text It is exciting to find someone living their passion in life. My guest on this episode is Dr. Steve Wages, Director of the Cloverdale Center for Youth and Family. You can hear the passion in his voice for his work with families as he has made it the focus of his life. I challenge you to listen for it as well. Steve uses the word legac…

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Episode 26 - Peter's Mother-in-Law 9:15

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Send us a text Scripture is full of short and seemingly insignificant events. Yet these events, like the more well-known events also teach us valuable lessons. One such event was when Jesus healed Peter's Mother-in-Law. It isn't by accident that this event is included in God's word. It teaches us something important about Jesus and also our reactio…

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Episode 94 - A Conversation With Kyle Johnson on True and Lasting Hope 38:29

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Send us a text In this episode I have the honor of discussing true and lasting hope with Kyle Johnson, minister at the Lafayette Church of Christ in Ballwin, Missouri. We have a detailed discussion about the concept of hope and how we bring it to those with whom we come into contact. I encourage you to listen to the calm confidence and conviction h…

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Episode 25 - The Apostle Andrew ~ A Brother Among Brothers 19:10

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Send us a text In the ongoing series, Twelve Were Chosen, we are looking at Andrew, the brother of Peter. As we introduced this series I stated that these men give us characteristics we can learn from. This is no less truer than with Andrew. Although there is little in the scripture about him, he stands as a wonderful example that we must follow. A…

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Episode 93 - A Conversation With Eddie and Madolyn Lewis of the Student Christian Center, Moorhead, Mississippi 41:47

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Send us a text In today’s episode I have the joy of interviewing my dear friend Madolyn Lewis and my new friend Eddie. They are associated with the Christian Student Center in Moorhead, Mississippi. Their efforts are significant in introducing students and the community to lasting hope found in our Lord and helping them remain faithful. The student…

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Episode 24 - A Conversation With Alex and Raegan Saucedo 19:25

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Send us a text At the cost of repeating myself, the Prattville church of Christ has an incredible group of young adults. Alex and Raegan Saucedo are perfect examples of this. Their excitement as a young married couple, their incredible vision of the future ahead of them as active members of our church family, and their desire to faithfully serve ou…

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Episode 92 - A Conversation With Phil Rizzo About Truth, Justice, and Hope 37:03

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Send us a text Among the things I enjoy as a podcaster is meeting fascinating individuals and making friends. Such is the case in this podcast as I am chatting with someone who is also a fellow podcaster, a fascinating guest, and a new friend. I hope you’ll listen as Phil Rizzo and I discuss his podcast, his thoughts on hope, and how he helps other…

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Episode 91 - Blessing of Hope ~ A Poem By Jan Richardson 5:01

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Send us a text In my continued searching for deeper understanding about hope I come across many excellent thoughts from a wide variety of sources. Recently I read a poem by Jan Richardson from the book, "The Cure for Sorrow: A Book of Blessings for Times of Grief." I hope you'll join me as I read this poem and speak to some of the perspectives she …

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Episode 90 - Hope Revisited 30:17

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Send us a text Please forgive this as a rebroadcast of a previous episode from 2023. I felt it would be a good idea to reach back and revisit foundational information on the concept of hope. In this episode I offer an explanation of what hope is and the various stages we journey through as we go from hope sparked to hope sensed, and finally hope se…

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Episode 23 - Peter - First Among the Twelve 28:41

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Send us a text This is the second episode in Twelve Were Chosen, a series of presentations about the 12 original apostles. When asked which of the apostles we most associate with, many will say, Peter. This is because Peter has the reputation of saying the wrong thing in the wrong way, and often in the wrong time. In this episode I will discuss how…

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Episode 89 - Discovering God's Will 13:29

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Send us a text A question that often comes up is whether something is according to God's will. It is certainly a good idea to seek God's will in everything. However, sometimes we might feel that it is difficult to determine exactly what God's will is. And sometimes a person might hesitate in making a decision for fear of going against God's will. I…

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Episode 22 - A Conversation With Jon and Josie Sanders 22:54

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Send us a text It is an absolute thrill for me to interact with our church family at the Prattville church of Christ. I am continually blessed by their presence and association. One of the special blessings of the Prattville family is our young adult group. This dynamic group of upward mobile Christians are well represented by so many. In this epis…

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Episode 21 - 12 Were Chosen - A Look at the Apostles of Jesus 36:48

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Send us a text This is episode 1 of a 10 part series on the apostles. This episode in an introduction to the series. In it we will gain insight into the difference between a disciple and apostle. We briefly look at how Jesus prepared Himself to call the 12 and what these remarkable men had to overcome as they grew in their faith. The intent of this…

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Episode 88 - A Conversation With Bradley McGlothlin - Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover 21:27

4M ago21:27

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Send us a text As the title states, it is easy to draw conclusions based on how something or someone looks. An initial look at my guest Bradley McGlothlin may cause some to outright reject him as a hopeless case and certainly someone who we would not be able to help in their journey to hope. But thankfully someone came into Bradley's life at the mo…

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Episodee 87 - A Conversation With Bill Allen - The Power and Joy of Hope 48:15

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Send us a text One of the wonderful things about being a fellow believer in our Lord is the life-time relationships we enjoy. Such is the case with my guest in this episode. I have a conversation with Dr. Bill Allen. Bill and I have known each other since 1980 when I was a young NCO in the Air Force stationed at Lackland Air Force Base. Bill was ou…

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Episode 20 - What Pleases God 14:44

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Send us a text It is natural that we want to please those we love and that love us. We give gifts, do special things, pay attention, and other ways to express our love and devotion. It is important that we seek to know and do the things that please God, our heavenly Father. Certainly it is important because we want to avoid punishment. But as we gr…

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Episode 86 - Helping Others With Hope 10:25

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Send us a text All of us have faced challenges to our hope, perhaps even to our life. And as we've overcome those challenges we now are in a position where we can help others. It is one of the best ways to strengthen our own hope. In this episode I give some insights into how we can help others when their hope is challenged. We may not have all the…

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Episode 85 - Satan's Tactics - Other Tactics Satan Uses Against Us 12:40

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Send us a text In this series of discussions we've looked at Satan's overal strategies of trying to prevent us from being a child of God, or to weaken or destroy our faith and influence. In doing so, he seeks to seperate us from God therefor hurting God. We also stated that he uses a variety of tactics to achieve these strategies. We've looked at t…

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Episode 84 - Satan's Tactics - Causing Us to Doubt 20:49

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Send us a text Satan employs three foundational tactics to cause us to sin and seperate us from God. We've looked at two of these, pride and deception. In this episode I look at how Satan uses doubt as the third element of the triad of tactics. We'll look at what doubt is and how Satan knows that if he can cause us to doubt then we are well on our …

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Episode 19 - Cleansing The Unclean 16:19

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Send us a text If you tuned in or were participating in our Sunday morning worship service recently you heard an excellent sermon by Brent Missildine, our minister. Brent's lesson came from Matthew 8 where Jesus healed the man suffering from leprosy. I thought I'd share a podcast episode from two years ago where I spoke about this event as well. It…

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Episode 83 - Satan's Tactics - Satan the Great Deceiver 15:41

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Send us a text Someone once said that a half-truth is a whole lie. We hear a lot of lies and half-truths, especially when it comes to spiritual things. In this episode I continue to look at how Satan attacks us with various tactics. When he does, he is robbing us of true and lasting hope. I'm looking at how Satan uses deception to get us to believe…

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Episode 18 - A Conversation With Diane Harris 21:51

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Send us a text One of the strengths of the Prattville church of Christ is the diversity of our members. We come from all backgrounds and walks of life. We have unique experiences that help us meld together into a warm and loving family. In this episode I have a conversation with Diane Harris. Diane has been with our congregation for many years and …

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