Burden and Blessing Podcast
We discuss culture and current events in the light of God's Word of Truth.
Episodes
Friday Oct 09, 2020
CPR: Mysticism
Friday Oct 09, 2020
Friday Oct 09, 2020
You may think that mysticism doesn't have any impact on your life. If so, you are wrong! It is everywhere in the world around us. Join Pastors Ben Libby and Sam Rodebaugh as they discuss Mysticism and how it affects our culture and religion today. Learn how to recognize mysticism as they take a look at this ancient philosophy and show the impact that it is having on our world today, both in the secular realm as well as in the religious realm.
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
12. 1 Chronicles Summary Verse
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
We look again at the reign of King David in 1 Chronicles. But while we cover the same history as in Samuel and Kings, we will find a very different theme. Chronicles deals with the plan of God and show this in the genealogy at the beginning of the book and the emphasis on worship and the preparations for the construction of the temple. Our summary verse comes from 1 Chronicles 29:12: “Both riches and honor come from You, and You rule over all, and in Your hand is power and might; and it lies in Your hand to make great and to strengthen everyone” (NASB).
Monday Oct 05, 2020
11. 2 Samuel Summary Verse
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
The book of 2 Samuel takes us into the reign of David and the ups and the downs that he faces during his life. Our summary verse is found in 2 Samuel 22:2: “The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer” (ESV). We will not only review the life of David and how this verse applied in his life, but also see the application of this Bible truth in our lives as well.
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Hymn Review: Before the LORD we Bow (TLH 575)
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Join Pastors Nathanael Mayhew and Rob Sauers for a study on a hymn for our nation by Francis Scott Key. Learn about Key's religious background and his reason for writing this hymn. Then we will study the hymn itself and look at the theological foundation and meaning of the hymn and consider the implications of this prayer for us today. We hope you will be enriched in and through God's Word.
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
10. 1 Samuel Summary Verse
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
The first book of Samuel describes the transition from the rule of God's Old Testament people by the Judges to earthly Kings. We hear about the first king of Israel, Saul, and how the people reject the LORD, while the LORD chooses David to fulfill His promises through. Our summary verse comes from 1 Samuel 16:7: “But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have refused him. For the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart” (NKJV).
Monday Sep 28, 2020
9. Ruth Summary Verse
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
The book of Ruth gives us a much needed reprieve from the ugliness and ungodliness of the book of Judges. Here we see find a mission theme, as we see that God desires to save all people regardless of skin color or nationality, and we see a reminder that God keeps His promises and works through the unexpected to bring about His plan of salvation for sinners. Our summary verse comes from Ruth 1:16: “But Ruth said: "Entreat me not to leave you, Or to turn back from following after you; For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God” (NKJV).
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Christian Parenting - (Part 2) Christian Instruction at Home
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Join Pastors Nathanael Mayhew and Neal Radichel for part two of our Christian Parenting series. This episode will discuss the importance of Christian instruction in the home. They will lay the Biblical foundation for this truth and then dig into some real world application as they talk about what this looks like in a Christian home, as well as offering resources to help parents with this God-given responsibility.
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
The Apostle Matthew
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
On September 21, the church remembers the Apostle Matthew. Who was this follower of Jesus? What do we know about him from the Biblical accounts? What happened to him after we last hear of him in the book of Acts? Join us as we dig into the Bible and other historical information to learn about this disciple of Jesus and as we apply what we learn to our own lives today!
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
8. Judges Summary Verse
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
The book of Judges reveals the ugly result of not heeding the LORD's warnings about idolatry and of not following His Word. It recounts the cycle of history, both in the period of the Judges and in our lives still today. From prosperity to idolatry, from idolatry to judgment, from judgment to repentance, from repentance to deliverance. The Judges played an important role in this cycle. Our summary verse comes from Judges 2:16-17: “Nevertheless, the LORD raised up judges who delivered them out of the hand of those who plundered them. Yet they would not listen to their judges, but they played the harlot with other gods, and bowed down to them. They turned quickly from the way in which their fathers walked, in obeying the commandments of the LORD; they did not do so.” (NKJV). There is much for us to learn from this account!
Monday Sep 21, 2020
7. Joshua Summary Verse
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
The book of Joshua picks up following the death of Moses and describes the fulfillment of the LORD's promise to Abraham as He delivers the land of Canaan into the hands of Joshua and the nation of Israel. Our summary verse is Joshua 1:9: "Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go" (ESV). The LORD is strong and mighty and keeps His promises. We need not fear with Him at our side.