Burden and Blessing Podcast

Debate Series: The Existence of God

Does God exist? How can we know for sure? What are the arguments of those who believe God doesn't exist? What evidence does the Christian have that God does exist? In our new debate series we are addressing the topic of the existence of God. The purpose of this series is to prepare Christians for the arguments that are made against Christian truths, and to give them knowledge to defend and proclaim the faith that has been entrusted to us. We hope you will enjoy and benefit from this series and from this topic.

CPR: Heaven Questions (Part 1)

Do you have questions about heaven? Does it really exist? What is it like? How does the Christian view differ from views of other religions? What is resurrection? When will it happen? What kind of body will I have in heaven? Pastor Neal Radichel joins Pastor Mark Tiefel to discuss these questions in Part 1 of our series on Heaven Questions. Dig into the Scriptures for answers to these questions and more!

Word of the Week: 40 Days of Hope - Day 40

Hebrews 13:5 … God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”

Word of the Week: 40 Days of Hope - Day 39

James 4:8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. (NKJV)

Word of the Week: 40 Days of Hope - Day 38

Matthew 1:23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). (NIV)

Word of the Week: 40 Days of Hope - Day 37

Day 37 - Jeremiah 17:7-8 "But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit." (NKJV) The LORD promises strength to the weary sinner, but that strength comes through the living waters of His Word. We dare not neglect it!

Word of the Week: 40 Days of Hope - Day 36

Day 36 - Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. (NKJV) This verse tells us that the NAME of the LORD carries weight and is the place where we have refuge, and is the place for us to run to in trouble!

Word of the Week: 40 Days of Hope - Day 35

Day 35 - Psalm 94:18 If I say, "My foot slips," Your mercy, O LORD, will hold me up." (NKJV) Its not about "if" we fall, but "when" we fall! The LORD reminds us that "when" we fall, He is there to catch us. 

Word of the Week: 40 Days of Hope - Day 34

Day 34 - Eph. 2:7 "so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus." (ESV) The world often confuses "kindness" with being polite or nice. God isn't "nice" but He is kind and good. He is just and He displays His kindness in grace toward us in the actions of Jesus Christ.

Word of the Week: 40 Days of Hope - Day 33

Day 33 - Psalm 126:5-6 Those who sow in tears Shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, Bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, Bringing his sheaves with him. (NKJV) The LORD reminds of the rich rewards that He gives us in this life as we use our gifts and abilities now in His service and as we look joyfully to the end of our sorrows in this world of sin.