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Most of us have heard some preacher, pastor, or teacher claim that Jesus spoke about "hell" more than anyone. It is a very curious claim for two reasons: It causes many Christians to leave their brain at the door and stop investigating the issue. It is NOT TRUE!!! In fact, Jesus never spoke of hell as it is traditionally taught. Considering these realities, it is important to examine the context of each of Jesus' eleven "hell" passages. Do not forget to give us a like, or better yet why not follow us!…

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The Ishmael Myths 28:04

8 days ago28:04

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The vast majority of Christians will trace the conflict between Arabs and Jews in the Middle East back to Isaac and Ishmael. Considering the current situation in the middle east, the subject of the Biblical roots of the conflict is a timely one. For this reason, we need to examine the role of doctrinal interpretations, particularly concerning the role of Ishmael. Did the patriarchs determine the fate of the Arabs, Jews, and modern nations? Just what does the Scripture say about this topic?…

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Israel Is Not a Blessed Nation 43:01

16 days ago43:01

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For far too long the Body of Christ has misunderstood and misapplied the Abrahamic Covenant. This has led to a failure in our understanding of the relationship between the Body of Christ and Israel. It has also led to sometimes very foolish foreign policies by the United States of America. The Bible clearly teaches the Body of Christ and Israel are different, what are the ramifications of this in our understanding of this covenant?…

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The Grain Offering 52:54

22 days ago52:54

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Vast numbers of Christians fail to grasp the significance of the Levitical offerings. Failure to grasp the types is a failure to grasp some profound truths about our Savior, Jesus Christ. The Grain offering is one of these offerings. What is it trying to show us about Jesus Christ?

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What Are Mothers? 16:20

29 days ago16:20

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Using Biblical examples and personal experience today's guest host, Debbie Petri talks about what makes a good mother. This 175th episode of Differing Things is sure to uplift and encourage all the mothers in our listening audience!

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The Vanity of a Wandering Soul Part 2 36:21

5 weeks ago36:21

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The relationship between the body, soul, and spirit is the subject of many Biblical passages. It explains why the Law could never change an individual, and why Grace cannot fail. How does the relationship between the body, soul, and spirit impact our Christian life. What roll does the soul play in our Christian Walk? Can a true believer have a wandering soul? This is the conclusion of this very important topic.…

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The Vanity of a Wandering Soul 38:03

6 weeks ago38:03

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In the sixth chapter of Ecclesiastes the writer of the book refers to a wandering soul. What does this mean? How does the soul impact our Christian life? What is our soul and how does it relate to God, and how does He relate to it? Many individuals have a very flawed understanding of the human soul. Recently our host Bill Petri did an in-depth study on this topic.…

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Burnt Offering and the Offering of Christ 54:06

7 weeks ago54:06

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The five offerings show us in type many truths about the offering of Jesus Christ on the cross. What does the burnt offering represent and how does it show us Christ? How is Jesus Christ the Priest, offeror, and offering? What is the difference between an offering and a sacrifice? How are the types fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ? Our host Bill Petri and guest John Ewen discuss this very profound and topic.…

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Pain, Suffering, and Brokenness Lead to Spiritual Growth 26:11

8 weeks ago26:11

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The brokenness of humanity leads to pain, both physical and emotional. It is an inevitable part of the human experience and holds a significant place in the spiritual journey of believers. Throughout the pages of Scripture, pain is often depicted as a tool used by God to refine, teach, and draw His people closer to Him. This Differing Things Podcast will explore the multifaceted role of pain in spiritual growth, as illustrated in Scripture.…

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The Local Church and the Stigma of Brokenness 31:53

9 weeks ago31:53

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Local churches have continued to struggle when it comes to dealing with those who are dealing with mental health issues. Far too often local church leaders allow prejudice, stigmas, and misinformation impact their ability to deal with a population of individuals in dire need. Our Host Bill Petri and Guest Host Scott Morton discuss the severity of mental health in America, and what local churches should do to help those suffering.…

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The Mystery -- The Hidden Wisdom Of God 37:57

10 weeks ago37:57

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What is the "mystery" (secret) of which the Apostle Paul speaks and how can we understand it? In this episode of Differing Things, we will examine this topic by asking a series of questions: Who is this mystery for? Where did the mystery originate? Why is the mystery referred to as a secret? When and why was the mystery planned? When was the mystery revealed? What is the mystery about? Why is the mystery so important? How are the things of God embodied in the mystery?…

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God’s Callings 19:48

11 weeks ago19:48

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In 1 Corinthians 1:1-2,9 we read of three callings of God: (1) Paul's call to apostleship, (2) to sainthood, and (3) to fellowship. It is important for us as believers to look at these three callings and understand their importance.

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Leadership Lessons from the Apostle Paul 42:49

12 weeks ago42:49

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It would take a careful student of Paul's life many volumes of books to express all of the leadership lessons that can be gleaned from his life and ministry. Church leaders can learn much going through the Apostle Paul's life, and how he demonstrated leadership for us.

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Inflation From a Biblical Perspective 21:21

13 weeks ago21:21

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Since the Biden administrations early years, we have been told that inflation is either insignificant, transitory, or a short-term pain for a long-term stable economy. But now, almost all economists and government leaders will acknowledge that inflation is here to stay for the foreseeable future. How should we think about inflation from the Bible's perspective? What lessons can we learn from the past? How can we prepare for the future?…

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Hyperbole in Bible Study 37:22

14 weeks ago37:22