Best Derek Ambroson Podcasts (2025)

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How Should Christians View Sports? (Rewind) 38:02

19h ago38:02

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NFL or Sunday Church? AAU every weekend? FANTASY SPORTS?! What is a Christian to do? On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and good friend of the show, Jordan Rossler, talk through what the Bible says about sports as well as how Christians should view them. Sports are so popular today, especially in America, and can teach a lot of great values to kids a…

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How Should We Handle The COVID Hype? (Rewind) 31:46

8d ago31:46

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COVID, infections, deaths, vaccine...this is all we seem to hear (and fight) about anymore, but how should a Christian respond to the pandemic? Should we buy into the hype? How would God have us respond? On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a biblical perspective on COVID-19 and some practical steps on how we ought to vie…

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How Should Christians View Illegal Immigration? (Rewind) 39:21

15d ago39:21

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Immigration laws, borders, Biden vs. Trump...so much controversy over illegal immigration, but where should Christians stand on this issue? In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek look at how God views immigration, how He tells us to treat immigrants/foreigners, and His expectations for immigrants who came to Israel in Bible times. Altho…

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What Happened During The 400 Years Of Silence? (Rewind) 37:09

22d ago37:09

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The Intertestamental Period. There may only be one page separating the OT and NT in your Bible, but what actually happened during that time frame and does it have much relevancy for the Christian? In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a listener question regarding the "400 years of silence" between the Testaments. We find …

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What Does The Bible Say About Dinosaurs? (Rewind) 36:46

29d ago36:46

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Dinosaurs in the Bible?! You better believe it! But how can dinosaurs and the Bible coexist if they came millions of years before humans? On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through multiple passages about dinosaurs in the Bible and the vivid description we are given of them. From there, we walk through Scripture to show how hum…

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Who Were The Nephilim? (Rewind) 28:54

1M ago28:54

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Did fallen angels make babies with women to make giants?! You may not be aware of the Nephilim, but these are giant humans mentioned throughout the Old Testament…but where did they come from? Why don’t we see them today? On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the controversial origin story of the Nephilim that is first ment…

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Do Babies Go To Heaven? (Rewind) 31:22

1M ago31:22

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What happens in the tragic event that an unborn child dies? What about a young child who doesn't have an understanding of the world? Do we have any assurance of salvation for them? On this episode, we address the question, "Do babies go to heaven?" This question is a tough one for many because our gut wants to say yes, but what does the Bible actua…

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218. Is "Jesus Calling" Biblical? 45:47

2M ago45:47

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A devotional with over 38 million copies sold to date...It's gotta be great, right? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question about the popular devotional titled "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young. We look at her unique writing style and a few issues with the content within the devotional. Our hope is that as y…

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217. Is Sperm Donation/Artificial Insemination Wrong? 32:23

2M ago32:23

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With modern medicine comes controversial questions. Today we're talking about sperm donation and artificial insemination. Is it wrong for Christians to do? Is there sexual sin involved? Are there any differences between these options and IVF? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question around the nature of sp…

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216. How Should Christians Think About Circumcision? 38:32

2M ago38:32

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A practice brought up a ton in Scripture and hotly debated today...what do we do with circumcision? Does the Bible prescribe it still? What are the medical ramifications? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question around circumcision and how Christians should think about it today. We look at the origin of ci…

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215. Am I Breaking The 2nd Commandment Without Realizing It? 31:34

2M ago31:34

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What does it mean to make a "graven image" of something? Does that include pictures on my walls...even of Jesus? Are you breaking the 2nd commandment by having these items in your home? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question regarding the true meaning of the 2nd commandment. We wrestle through what it lo…

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214. Why Do People Choose To Reject The Doctrine Of Election? 45:07

3M ago45:07

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Election...a triggering term for some, but then again, God must have predetermined them to feel that way about it. Why do people reject this doctrine? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question regarding the doctrine of election. We look at Scriptures that show that election is a biblical concept that God re…

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213. Why Did God Create Tobacco If We're Not Supposed To Use It? 36:30

3M ago36:30

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If God created tobacco and marijuana, shouldn't we be free to consume it? How do we know what is okay and what isn't when God has created it all? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question regarding the use of tobacco in various forms and how to discern when we should use/consume things that God has created …

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212. Was Peter The First Pope? 34:14

3M ago34:14

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With the recent passing of Pope Francis, we wanted to look at the origin of the Pope in Catholicism. Was it Peter? Why do Catholics believe that? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the main Scriptures associated with the start of the papacy and talk through the context to figure out what Jesus really meant when He said …

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211. Who Were David's Mighty Men? 36:23

3M ago36:23

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Many know of David's infamous mighty men, but who were they? What made them so mighty? Were there actually 30 of them? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question regarding the background of David's mighty men. We look through all of the awesome, but rather challenging to pronounce names of David's strongest …

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210. How Would You Explain The Trinity? 30:22

4M ago30:22

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Most Christians are aware of the Trinity, but how would you explain it? Is being 3 in 1 really a possibility? Whats the best illustration out there to understand it? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question about how to explain the Trinity. Whether you're new to the faith or have been around the block a fe…

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209. Was Jesus Really Dead And In The Tomb For 3 Days? 33:17

4M ago33:17

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With Easter just passing, its worth asking: Is Easter even legit? Is there merit to celebrating it? Was Jesus actually dead in the first place? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through some of the common arguments against the whole basis of Easter. We talk through arguments around whether Jesus was ever really dead in the fir…

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208. Is "Tough Love" Biblical? 33:30

4M ago33:30

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Tough Love is a phrase many are familiar with, but does it work? And more importantly, is it biblical? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie answer a listener question around whether or not showing "tough love" is a proper thing for Christians to do when it comes to parenting, dealing with a loved one living in sin/addiction, or even j…

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207. What Exactly Was The Consequence For Sinning In Genesis 3? 34:43

4M ago34:43

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We all know the story of Adam and Eve eating the fruit, but what were the real consequences of that? How did this decision impact creation, man, and woman? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie answer a listener question around the true consequences of the fall of mankind. We dig through the narrative of Genesis 3 to see how all of the…

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206. What Does Submission Look Like If My Husband Isn't Following The Lord? 32:12

5M ago32:12

32:12

"My husband doesn't follow Jesus but I do...what do I do?" Marriages sometimes end up with one spouse faithfully pursuing the Lord while the other is not. What is a spouse to do? More specifically for women, how are you supposed to biblically to submit to a husband who isn't living a godly lifestyle? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jack…

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205. How Powerful Is Prayer Really? 37:45

5M ago37:45

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All Christians know they are supposed to pray, but where do we see evidence of prayers being answered in the Bible? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie answer a listener question about the power of prayer in the Bible. We know prayer matters, so we dig into plenty of Scripture to see examples of God powerfully answering prayer. We ho…

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204. Is Blind Faith Required To Be A Christian? 37:52

5M ago37:52

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Blind faith is a term that gets thrown around...but does God expect us to have blind faith? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie answer a listener question regarding the need to have faith and how to answer skeptics who don't believe there is enough evidence for God. We dive through Scriptures about how to defend your faith and the re…

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203. Lent: What Is It And Should Christians Participate? 31:40

5M ago31:40

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Ash Wednesday kicked off Lent again this year and many may be wondering: What is Lent and are we supposed to do it? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie look into the history of Lent to see how it started and what the purpose of it is. Additionally, we look into the motives of Lent and whether or not it's something that Christians sho…

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202. Are Audio Bibles, Sermons, And Podcasts Sufficient? 43:26

6M ago43:26

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Whats the best way to read the Bible? Is it cheating to listen rather than physically read? What role does listening to sermons and podcasts play into time spent in the Bible? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie answer a listener question about how we should prioritize time in the Bible. It may shock some, but most of human history i…

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201. How Should Christians Approach Medicine? 37:21

6M ago37:21

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Herbal remedies, vaccines, and heart transplants...should Christians use modern medicine? If so, to what extent? Does using medicine display a lack of faith in God's ability to heal? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a question about how Christians ought to approach modern medicine. We dig through Scriptures about God …

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200. Do We Ever Disappoint God? 36:40

7M ago36:40

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We all know the feeling of disappointing a parent or family member, but does God feel the same way with us when we sin against Him? Is God ever disappointed in us? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a question about how God reacts when we sin and fall short. Is he disappointed in us? Mad? Sad? How does God feel when we …

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199. Can We Use God's Name (YHWH) Today? 40:22

7M ago40:22

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What is God’s actual name? We know it in English, but is it appropriate to use God’s real name? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question about the name(s) of God throughout the Bible, the conversation around whether or not we should use the name YHWH, and what it means for our lives and relationship with G…

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198. Ouija Boards, 8 Balls, And Fortune Telling... 35:23

7M ago35:23

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Fortune telling devices have raged on through modern history, including tarot cards and psychics as well. Are these legitimate? And if so, are they dangerous for Christians? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through ouija boards, 8 balls, and fortune telling and look at what God has to say about these sorts of objects. We look…

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197. How Should Couples Handle Age/Hormonal Changes In Their Marriage? 37:55

8M ago37:55

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Menopause, puberty, pregnancy, testosterone loss...hormone changes affect everyone at some point or another, but how should we navigate through them? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question about how couples should work through hormonal changes together. We look at the normalcy of hormone changes and how …

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196. Who Were The Magi? 34:54

8M ago34:54

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In almost every nativity scene out there, we see three wise men in robes holding gifts for Jesus...but who are they? Were they really there the night Jesus was born? Where did they come from? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the history of the magi, where we see them mentioned in Scripture, where they came from, and h…

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195. Should Christians Use IVF? 38:24

9M ago38:24

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In vitro fertilization is a fairly common procedure done to treat infertility and produce children...but should Christians consider it? Are there ethical issues with creating children in a Petri dish? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a controversial topic in IVF to look at God's view of fertility, the role of medicine…

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194. Who Was The 12th Apostle? 37:40

9M ago37:40

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After Judas was nixed, we know another apostle was added...but who was it: Matthias or Paul? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through arguments for Matthias and for Paul as the 12th apostle cited in Revelation as judging over the 12 tribes of Israel in the New Jerusalem. We look at various Scriptures and arguments for each ma…

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193. Who Was Nimrod? 38:36

9M ago38:36

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Nimrod is a little mentioned man in the Bible, yet when digging through history, we find that he may have had a huge impact on many biblical events. Was he a good or evil man? Why does it matter? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the history of Nimrod in the Bible, how he likely wasn't a good "mighty hunter," and a dee…

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192. Are People In Heaven Involved With Dealings On Earth? 36:21

9M ago36:21

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There is rejoicing in heaven when a sinner is saved, but are they aware of other earthly events? Do passed loved ones look over us while we are on Earth? Do they hear us when we talk at their gravesite? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question regarding how involved people who are in heaven are in things h…

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191. How Do We Balance Pursuit Of Justice With Loving Our Enemies? 41:29

10M ago41:29

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We are told to love our enemies, but also pursue justice for those who do wrong. How do we balance those two things that seem so opposed to one another? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question from 2 Thessalonians about the biblical mandate to love our enemies, how God is the true bringer of justice, and …

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190. How Should Christians Approach An Election? 47:07

10M ago47:07

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Do Christians have a responsibility to vote? How should we react if our candidate gets elected? What if the other party wins? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through how Christians should act around election time, including a discussion on how we ought to view voting and how we can avoid viewing our President as our savior. …

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189. Who Should Christians Vote For: Harris Or Trump? 58:55

10M ago58:55

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It's almost election time...who are you going to vote for? Better question: Who SHOULD you vote for? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the two different primary presidental candidates and their corresponding platforms to give a biblical take on who a Christian should be voting for on November 4th. We know that politics…

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188. Is Watching Porn Considered Adultery And Would It Be Grounds For Divorce? 40:17

10M ago40:17

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Many relationships today are being compromised by pornography usage. Is this considered adultery? Is it a good reason to get divorced? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a very sensitive listener question about what do to with pornography use in a marriage and if divorce is the solution. We acknowledge that this topic w…

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187. How Did Noah Get All The Animals On The Ark? 32:36

11M ago32:36

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Really? Every animal in the world on one big boat? How did they fit and how did he chase them all down? How did he get across the ocean? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through another common question that arises from the narrative of Genesis to discuss how Noah could have fit all the animals onto the ark. We look at argumen…

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186. Where Did Adam And Eve's Sons Get Their Wives? 30:44

11M ago30:44

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We all know the story of Cain killing Abel, but where did Cain find his wife after that? How many people were on the Earth at this point and how did they get there? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through another common question that arises from the narrative of Genesis to discuss how the sons of Adam got their wives. We loo…

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185. Why Did People Live So Long Before The Flood? 35:25

11M ago35:25

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The oldest man in the Bible was 969 years old, but now the average lifespan is just past 70 years old. What changed? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a common question that arises from the narrative of Genesis to discuss why people lived so long around the time of the Flood and why things changed. There are many theor…

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184. What Does It Look Like To Need God When Things Are Going Well? 40:33

11M ago40:33

40:33

It's easy to admit we need God when our life is in shambles, but what about when things are going really well? We know we "need" God, but how do we do that when it doesn't feel like we do? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question on this week's podcast around the topic of what it means to need God when thi…

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183. Should Christians Be Outraged Over Public Displays Of Sin? 39:16

11M ago39:16

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Do we have a right to be offended? Should we be outraged when God is mocked? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through how Christians should respond to sin being paraded around publicly (such as the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics). We look at how Jesus responded to personal attacks and how God deals with mockery to get…

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182. What Is Sheol? 35:12

12M ago35:12

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What the heck is this place and why does it matter? Is it just another name for hell? Did Jesus descend to hell after He died? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question to look at where people went after death before Jesus died on the cross. We look at Sheol and Hades and compare the two, as well as debunki…

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181. Interview With Pastor Mike Fahey 1:00:00

12M ago1:00:00

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In a little different vein than normal, we take a look at the life of a retired pastor, mathematician, and Air Force veteran to see how God has worked in his life and lessons he has learned along the way. Our hope is that this testimony is a blessing to you! The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultu…

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180. What Should Small Groups Look Like? 37:16

1y ago37:16

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Every church in America has encouraged its members to join a small group. Many churches even help in the process, but are small groups even necessary? How should they be done to be beneficial and sustainable? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and guest host Jordan Rossler talk through the importance of meeting with other believers by diving into Scr…

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179. Is It A Sin To Be Overweight? 31:18

1y ago31:18

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With obesity at an all-time high, is it something that is actually a sin issue? What role does our physical well-being play in godliness? In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through obesity and whether or not it is a sin issue. We talk through this nuanced topic and provide some Scripture that targets some of the root causes of …

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178. Should Women Be In Combat? 34:55

1y ago34:55

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With the recent Trump assassination attempt, we saw video of women in the Secret Service who were willing to take a bullet for the former President. It got people talking about women being in any kind of combat role at all. Should they be? In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through the idea of women fighting in combat. We look …

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177. What Is Christian Nationalism And Is It Right? 35:25

1y ago35:25

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A phrase that has all sorts of definitions, what the heck is Christian Nationalism? Is it okay to love God and country? Where is the line? Should Christians advocate the fusing of nation and religion? In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through the idea of Christian Nationalism. In the season of Independence Day and a big upcomi…

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176. Pastor Jackie's Testimony 40:18

1y ago40:18

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Unlike our normal shows, we went a different direction to give listeners a look behind the curtain of their podcast hosts. This week, Pastor Jackie Hill goes solo to share his personal testimony of how Jesus has worked in his life to bring God glory. We hope that his testimony would be an encouragement to you!…

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