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My son Graham had a special request. He has a bearded dragon named Behemoth. The name was taken from the book of Job. He wanted podcast on that passage and he wanted it put on CD so that he could listen to it again and again. So I took it on as a challenge, and Ken and I shared with him as well what he needed to know about life and the good news of Christ as well. It is a great gospel message and takes the gospel back to its roots. It is not just for Graham but for everyone. I hope that it challenges you and encourages you.

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One of my friends requested that Ken and I do a podcast on what it means to bear your cross. It has been a while in the making. But I believe that it will be worth it. It will definitely give you hope.

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Do you have friends and family members with serious life threatening medical conditions? Have you thought about your own frailty and mortality? Ken and I look at some verses to give us hope. My father-in-law is in Intensive Care right now and it has been life and death for the last few days. That, and with Easter, looking at Christ’s Death and Resurrection really got me thinking. As always, I hope this encourages and challenges you.

Rich

Podcast 32 - 1 Corinthians 15, Death and Hope [ 41:36 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (8)

Ken and I can’t decide on a title.  Deals with a guy having a horrible life.  Jesus redeems the guy’s life.  There is a woman with a horrible medical issue for 12 years, that Jesus sorts out.  There is a dad having the most horrible day of his life when Jesus meets him there.  Have you had a horrible week or month?  This might be just the ticket for you.

You don’t have to have a horrible time to enjoy this podcast though.  LOL.  Take care my friends, I hope that it encourages you.

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http://www.carpsplace.com/spire/spire.htm

I mentioned some of these before.  Spire Comics are Christian comic books from the 70s.  Available are some biographical ones like Hiding Place and God’s Smuggler. Not every comic has been converted to .pdf. But some of them have, and you can download them for free. Enjoy.

Rich

Ken and I are into music. The song that leads in and out of the Don’t Blame Jesus episodes is actually a worship song called “King Jesus” that Ken wrote.

So anyway, Ken was recently me showing a Christian Eurotrance band called “G-Powered” that comes out of Finland. Just beautiful. “With You” by G-Powered

And while I was looking around on youtube for other Finnish Gospel music, I came across two songs by a band called “HB” that I had to share. Got to love some good Christian Finnish Metal

It amazes me that so many of “Christian” bands in the States seem to be saying less and less with their lyrics. I am glad to see that bands out there in other countries are proclaiming the good news boldly.

First HB video here is “It Is Time.” Challenging people to take advantage of the Gospel offered to them right now!

I have included the lyrics to this second song below. Wow!

HB “God Has All Glory”

When I was reborn, you gave your sign to me. The cross was the way and it says you’ll be with me… Day after day. I Heard you calling and felt that I had to seek you! And I finally realized. That your ways are so much higher than mine.

You know everything. Your wisdom and power exceeds all limits

God has all glory, power and honour! He came to save us. He gave His life for us! God has all glory, power and honour! He conquered death and brought us salvation.

You forgave all the things that were sin against You. It was so outstanding – my dark heart is so clean – You love me so! Now I want to serve you. Whatever You want, I will do. You have all the power thats why I can trust in You. Jesus. My Lord!

My life belongs to you, you promised to lead me and never leave me.

Richard

Ken and I finished this podcast this afternoon.  We both agree this is one of our favorite books.  What an excellent story of friendship and redemption.  I also love the book because it is HILARIOUS!  Hope that you enjoy!

Rich

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Cool, I guess that I did learn from Ken how to embed video.  Altar Boys is one of my favorites.  I bought this album when I was a senior in High School and was visiting Multnomah Bible College for preview weekend.

The ministry of Altar Boys helped me in my faith.  I go back and listen to them again and again, when I feel like I am losing some of my passion.

A friend of mine from Multnomah named Brian, is the skater with the white shirt in the video.

I was also involved with ministry to skateboarders when I was there.  Altar Boys came and played at Skatecamp that summer.

Earlier I posted some Altar Boys lyrics and Stephen was saying that it was cool, but not as cool as “When You’re A Rebel”.  So this is for you buddy!  Hope you all enjoy!

So I guess this Facebook thing is going to catch on after all…   Being cutting edge as we are, Rich has created a Facebook Group called Friends of www.dontblamejesus.com.  Cool, thanks Rich.  Now you can easily share DBJ with your friends on Facebook and invite them to join the group.  Join the conversation on Facebook.  See you there.

Hey, first of all, I want to thank you guys being part of this.  I know that what we are doing with the podcasts has been life changing, and that is EXCITING.  Sometimes it helps to hear God’s Word from a friendly voice who seems to understand what we are going through.

There will be a lot more podcasts to come.

With that said, only Stephen Hawker has taken advantage so far of our free CD offer.  If you want to get a free CD of Darren Hildebrand’s “Brand New Day” CD, that was featured behind us talking about it, on Episode 23, you can get it, by emailing Ken at show(at)dontblamejesus(dot)com.  Obviously you know what to do with at and dot.

One story that I wanted to share.  One of our friend called me and went to tell me that he about fell off his yard tractor while listening to the episode 14 podcast.  The message had to do with mix and match faith not working, and gave some examples of mix and matching of lifestyles and points of view that didn’t work as well.

Hey, if you have a favorite podcast, or a certain part of one, please let us know.  Maybe we could have some discussion, or you might find that others are reacting to it the same way that you are.

Recently Ken and I were at a concert and one of the opening bands slipped in a couple of bars of “I’m Blue” by Eiffel 65, at which the crowd went wild. We thought for a second that they were going to do a cover of it, but they didn’t.

My kids like a few Eiffel 65 songs that I have shown them.

One that I love, and wish the video was in English is called, “Viaggia Insieme A Me” in Italian or “Follow Me” in English. It is a beautiful song either way.

The English lyrics are

“Follow me because I will lead the way

To the very end of the things I pray

And all that I know I will pass on

Until the day you will need me no more

I will take you to where you’ve never been before

And I’ll show you all of this colorful world

And when the moment comes that you will carry on

You, you’ll do the same

You will lead the game for another, another

Just like you.”

I like the Italian video as the dad teaches his son some life skills that he is able to use to turn enemies into his friends.

What are we teaching our kids? We only have so long with our kids, the next generation, and then it will be their turn. Will we have done a good enough job for their sake and those who come after them.

<– Video with Storyline in Italian.

<– Song in English with CD cover art