Hello!  Thanks so much for checking out the podcast.  As might be expected, I take this episode to give you a summary of who I am and why this podcast exists.   *POST-PUBLISHING NOTE* - After receiving some helpful feedback from my wife, I wanted to clarify a few things (briefly :D) regarding my testimony: A) I believe I was saved at the age of six, in other words, that was when I repented of my sin and put my faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, by God's grace. B) I sought to be...

Hello hello.  Thanks for listening.  Today I talk about "crowd followers", ie those who just want Jesus for what he can give them, versus "disciples", ie those who seek to take up their cross daily and follow Jesus (Matthew 16:24).  This episode comes from my blog post of the same title, as per usual, and primarily using the text of John 6:2-3.  There are certainly nuances to both of these categories, and I seek to cover at least some of those.  But, ultimately, the distinction is clear.  May...

Hello all!  This week I discuss the concept of married people telling single people to be "content in their singleness", triggered by an article Marshall Segal, a desiringgod author, wrote years ago entitled "You Don't Have to Get Married to Be Happy" (which he wrote while he was married).  I wrote my blog post four and a half years ago when I was single, but am now commentating on it as a married person, which provides an interesting perspective.  I also provide a few thoughts on sexual...

Howdy y'all.  Welcome to episode 2.  Here I take my first blog article and dive in, accompanied by some (maybe way too much) commentary on the Bible passages presented, some personal experiences, a few thoughts on our culture today, Side A/B (and apparently side X is actually a thing), and etc. Resources (in order as mentioned on the episode): *please note - just because I am sharing an article or news clip does not necessarily mean I endorse that website* Original Thrive In The Word...