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Podcast 19 – The Shack, Spiritual Gifts and the Walk of Faith
This week Rich and I really peg the “Controvery-O-Meter” as we discuss the Christian fiction novel The Shack and whether the spiritual sign gifts are for today. Yeah, I know… just string us up right now. We also talk about the walk of faith that we are called to as followers of Christ and how hard that can be sometimes.
Podcast 19 - The Shack, Spiritual Gifts and the Walk of Faith [45:14m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadAs always please feel free to post your comments or email us at show (at) dontblamejesus (dot) com.
Podcast 18 – Political Un-correctness and other Unpatriotic Thought Crimes
This week is a total downer. Rich and I talk about the new Department of Homeland Security Report. With the broadest of strokes the DHS has attempted to paint all conservative American citizens as whacked out right-wing extremists. As you know there are whack jobs in every corner of the world, but this report crosses the line by associating their unorthodox views with the majority of good American citizens. Not cool. This is an assault on freedom of speech and ultimately an assault on the freedom of thought in the US. We are hoping for better things from America.
Podcast 18 - Political Un-correctness and other Unpatriotic Thought Crimes [23:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadWe also talk about Steve Taylor’s ground breaking song and video titled “I Blew Up The Clinic Real Good.” Although this 80′s music video is obviously satire, Rich and I both feel that the DHS should travel back in time and retroactively arrest Steve Taylor for this thought crime. Bombing and clinics is not a joking matter… just try saying that in an airport. 
Podcast 17 – Love and Salvation in Philippians 3
Rich and I go through the 3rd chapter of the book of Philippians… eventually. We also talk at length about how short we fall in our attempts to have a righteousness of our own making. It is very easy to take pride in our standards of morality and our seeming superiority over others in the world. What we forget is that our ultimate yardstick upon which we should measure our righteousness is Christ and against that yardstick we fall so completely short.
As I mentioned in the podcast, if you want to learn how to be saved you can find more information from our friends at BlueLetterBible.org. As always if you have questions or comments please send them to us at show (at) dontblamejesus (dot) com or post them in the comments section of this post.
Podcast 16 – Violence and Hope
This week starts on a kind of sad note as I briefly talk about the rash of shootings that have taken place across this country and the world the last few months. I feel a particular pain for the family of Pastor Fred Winters who was shoot to death while preaching from the pulpit. My thoughts and prayers go out to the congregation in Maryville, his family and the whole town. I pray that God’s overwhelming grace and peace would move with healing for that city. I look at Galatians 6:9 which encourages us to not grow weary but continue in doing good . Don’t give up my brothers and sisters.
Rich then takes us through 2 Thessalonians chapter 1 verses 11 & 12. A superficial reading simply doesn’t do this scripture justice. Rich peels back the layers and shows God’s amazing grace and love for us. It is amazing how much meaning and theology is packed into these two verses.
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Podcast 15 – Why do we need a Savior
This week Rich and I talk about our master plan for a 3 hour show every day. Just kidding, we are actually looking at salvation and our desperate need for it. We so often forget just how much we need salvation because we tend to buy into the world’s thinking that people are basically good. The reality is that if we take an honest look at ourselves against the standard of a Holy God, we fall so far short.
Get your Bibles ready in 1 John 2:1-2 and Psalm 22 as we look to the scriptures for a true picture of our predicament and our only hope, salvation through Jesus Christ.
As we always say, please feel free to email us your comments or questions to show (at) dontblamejesus (dot) com. We also would like to pray for you and answer any questions you may have. We are here to serve.
Podcast 14 – Mix and Match Faith
This week Rich and I talk about some people in the world who take different parts from different faiths to create their own Frankenstein monster of faith. Yes, it’s as scary as it sounds. Rich gives a great example about a Ninja-Pirate-Biker who has trouble fitting in.
I start the podcast with a little shout out to Air1.com, the nationwide Christian radio station that is relatively new to our town. You can listen online or you can find your own Air1 Affiliate and listen on the radio. I have listened to stations from all around the country and have really come to appreciate Air1. It is a great mix of music, songs the whole family can enjoy. I have also really enjoyed hearing the stories from people who’s lives have been changes by the ministry of Air1. Way to go guys.
Podcast 13 – Can’t take His eyes off of you
Today we start with a chat about church this weekend where Rich was lucky enough to sit under the teaching of Dan Jarms at Faith Bible Church, who bears a striking resemblance to Will Ferrell (perhaps only in Rich’s mind.) Next Rich and I delve into 2 Peter chapter 3 where we learn about how God looks at us and how much He loves us. We also talk about the marvels of the universe and the space time continuum.
If you have any questions or comments please leave them in the comments section or email us at show (at) dontblamejesus (dot) com. God bless you and thanks for listening.
Podcast 12 – Walking away from faith
Today Rich and I talk about our experiences on Facebook.com. Getting reacquainted with people we haven’t seen in decades can be a surprise, particularly when those we care about have seemingly abandoned their faith. It is our desire to encourage those who are faltering and to strengthen the weak so that together we may partake in the the blessings of God both here and forever more.
As always we encourage you to send us an email with any questions or comments to show (at) dontblamejesus (dot) com. We welcome your comments, questions, even criticism. This is a show for you so let us know what you think.
Podcast 11 – The Lust, The Flesh, The Eyes and the Pride of Life
Today Rich and I talk about all those things that drain the life out of us, both spiritually and physically. We are entrenched in a spiritual battle waged for our souls and the things of the physical plane often get in our way. Turn in your Bibles to 1st John 2:15 and follow along as we light a fire under this one. Especially for Kurt, I mean Karl.
Podcast 11 - The Lust, The Flesh, They Eyes and the Pride of Life [36:20m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
We also play the most meaningful Seventy Sevens song ever called The Lust, The Flesh, The Eyes and the Pride of Life. Hopefully they won’t be mad. If you have to have it I found one on Amazon but since it is out of print it is rather pricey.
Here is a You Tube video from them as well…
Podcast 10 – Pearls before Swine
Rich and I talk about the growing intolerance for Christianity from many of those seeking tolerance. This double standard seems to be gaining strength in our society. Rich and I discuss this and more in episode 10 of the Don’t Blame Jesus Podcast.
We briefly mention the amazing apologists Ravi Zacharias
If you want to be challenged and encouraged in your faith there are no more excellent teachers than Ravi and Dinesh. They are truly an investment in your faith, plus there are tons of Dinesh D’Souza debates with atheists on YouTube. Do a search and you’ll find a ton.