Burden and Blessing Podcast

Word of the Week: Submission / Leadership

In our concluding Word of the Week in our Marriage series, we consider the word "submission" and "leadership." We go back to Ephesians 5 as we consider what God has to say about the roles of husbands and wives in their relationship to one another. The LORD says that husbands are to love their wives with a self sacrificing love, and wives are to respect and submit to their husbands. While this is rebelled against in our world today, this is an important and necessary principle that is needed in the marriage relationship, as it is in many relationships. This does not mean that the husband is better or more important than the wife, but rather about an important established order for the good of the family. 

Bible Study: 2 and 3 John

Join Pastors Ben Libby and Joe Naumann to digs into the short and somewhat unfamiliar Second and Third letters of John. They will discuss the man whom the Holy Spirit used to record these two letters as well as the content of these two letters. They will discuss the topic of the church and the doctrine of fellowship and the relationship between members of the church. These letters present some warnings to the church, as well as some very important encouragement.

Word of the Week: Inspiration

Join Pastor Tom Naumann as he defines the word Inspiration and describes the importance of this doctrine in Christianity. Inspiration expresses the truth that every word of the Bible is true because it comes from God. Literally it means: God breathed. God breathed the very words of Scripture into the writers of the Old and New Testament. Since it is God's Word there can be no errors. It is true, it is clear, and is everything that we need for salvation. 

Hymn Review: For All the Saints Who From Their Labors Rest

Join Pastors Nathanael Mayhew and Ben Libby on this All Saints' Day review and discuss a very appropriate, familiar and favorite hymn: For all the Saints. They will discuss the author and composer of the text and tune and take a look at the meaning of the words and their Biblical foundation. As we remember the saints who have gone before us on this All Saints' Day what a joy to remember the victory that Christ has won for them and for us through His life, death and resurrection!

Bible Study: Isaiah and Reformation

Isaiah and the LORD's Reformation - Join Pastor Mayhew and Pastor Radichel as they combine an overview of the prophet Isaiah and compare it to the Reformation at the time of Martin Luther. What thoughts did Isaiah have when Jerusalem was encircled by the overwhelming army of the greatest world power in those days? How would Luther find the courage to stand alone against an Emperor and a Pope? How can you be a part of a Reformation today? Listen in for the answers!

Word of the Week: Divorce

Today's word in our marriage series is the word "divorce." We will look at the legal side of this word in both the Old and New Testaments, as well as other words which are translated divorce and their meanings to get a better idea of what divorce is and its relationship to marriage. We will also look at what God has to say about divorce, which is important in a world and society that has little regard of God's blessing of marriage. 

CPR: Facebook and Social Media

Pastors Mark Tiefel and Ben Libby discuss issues related to Social Media from a Christian perspective. They highlight many of the pros and cons of social media use and what a Christian should be careful of and the dangers that it poses. This episode will open your eyes to see social media from a different and important perspective, and Lord willing, help you to make better decisions when it comes to it use and/or misuse. Join us for a very important and timely discussion!

Word of the Week: Spouse

In our marriage series we consider the word spouse and what it means. We will dig into the root of the word which emphasized a pledge to become someone else's, and other terms that are often associated with it, namely, husband and wife. We will consider what God says about the length of the pledge that is made to one's spouse, and what that pledge involves both for the husband and for the wife. Join us as we dig into God's Word and listen to what he has to say about marriage and to spouses.

Word of the Week: Engagement

Join us for another word of the week in our marriage series, with the word engagement. Pastor Nathanael Mayhew will discuss the modern view of engagement and compare that with the ancient practice of betrothal and offer some thoughts to keep in mind when a person is considering getting married, with the understanding that who we marry can and will have a huge impact on our relationship with Christ.

Word of the Week: Fornication

In our Word of the Week series on marriage, today we consider God's warning against fornication. This is an important word to study and understand in our current "hook up culture" and in a society that encourages any behavior contrary to God's will. This word is a broad word describing any sexual activity outside of the marriage relationship. Any such activity God expressly condemns as contrary to His will and as sin. Through this command God desires to protect the marriage relationship which is the mechanism He intends to use to give rich blessings to us.