Starting from today, I'm taking a hiatus from creating new podcast episodes. I don't know how long this break will last, or even if I'll come back and create new episodes. It's really up to God. In this episode, I share my reasons for doing

Do We, Sometimes, Come Across as "Too Christian" to Build Rapport and Relationship with the Unbelievers in Our Lives?

Aug 27th, 2022 39m 24s

(I'm back! We're returning to this podcast episode, after taking a break last week.) Today, we are taking a break from our Revelation study. I talk about an issue that will touch the lives of most believers. It's an issue God has been work

Revelation 25: How to Walk Humbly with our God, while Shining God's Glory! (1:16)

Aug 14th, 2022 35m 27s

**IMPORTANT NOTE: Next week I'm not going to put out a podcast episode, since I'll be taking the weekend off for a special reason. I'll resume the following week. May you be blessed until then! __________________________________________Toda

Revelation 24: Jesus, You Shine Brighter than the Sun! (1:16)

Aug 6th, 2022 42m 41s

Today we talk about what it means for Jesus to have a countenance that shines like the sun in its strength. Believe it or not, God has already laid out "stepping stones" of revelation of what this means in the Old Testament. We will explore

Revelation 23: Jesus' Sharp Two-Edged Sword: How the Word of God Speaks and Cuts Two Ways! (1:15-16)

Jul 31st, 2022 44m 22s

Today we'll talk about what it means for Jesus to have a two-edged sword come out of his mouth. What are the implications for us and our study of God's word? Jesus is the word of God made flesh, and the Bible describes the word of God as sha

Revelation 22: How the Glorified Christ "in the midst" of our Churches is More Powerful than any Caesar! (1:13-15)

Jul 23rd, 2022 46m 57s

Today we'll talk about the phrase "the son of man" and what it means to have the glorified, resurrected Jesus "in the midst" of our churches. What are the implications? How can this bring encouragement both to us as individuals and to our c

Revelation 21: How Can Your Church be a Burning Lampstand? (1:11-12)

Jul 17th, 2022 41m 8s

Today I talk about what it means to see into situations and people prophetically, the way God would. Jesus asks John to write down what he sees in a book and, then, send it to the seven churches. We explore what that word "see" means in our s

Revelation 20: Being on God's Timetable: Saturday or Sunday Sabbath? Why it Matters! (1:10)

Jul 10th, 2022 46m 38s

Today I talk about the importance of keeping on track with God's timing, through our discussion of the phrase "on the Lord's day." As we know, it's so important to be on God's calendar and schedule. Have you ever missed an important appointmen

Revelation 19: John "in the Spirit": Going Deeper into the Things of the Spirit! (1:10)

Jul 3rd, 2022 40m 56s

Today I will talk about what it meant for John to be "in the Spirit." What characterized his experiences in the Spirit? What are the implications for us? What could we hope to experience, while "in the Spirit?"We talk a lot about the Spirit'

Revelation 18: John on Patmos: Where God's Revelation Meets our Barrenness! (1:9)

Jun 25th, 2022 41m 38s

Today I will talk about issues related to the significance of John being on the island of Patmos. What lessons can we learn from how God encountered him in this most unlikely of places? And what parallels to John's example can we discover in o

Revelation 17: Protection and Endurance for the Times Ahead in the Kingdom and Patience of Jesus Christ! (1:9)

Jun 17th, 2022 44m 10s

Today we return to our study in the book of Revelation. Last time we were together, we had spoken about how tribulation is foundational to a believer's life, and that John was our brother and companion in tribulation. In other words, he is w

Critical Thinking, Wisdom, and Discernment in the Ulvade Case and Living in Our Times!

Jun 12th, 2022 53m 3s

Today I felt led to talk about a variety of subjects, the major thing being the latest revelations coming out of the Ulvade mass shooting situation. (I'll most likely return to my continuing Bible study in the book of Revelation next week.)Th

Will there be Justice for the Ulvade Mass Shooting Victims?

Jun 4th, 2022 17m 57s

Today I'm going to do something different. I had 18 podcast minutes left in my allotted time for the month, and I felt led to focus on the subject of the Ulvade Mass Shooting incident. The victims of this shooting are vast and hurting. They

Revelation 16: Pre-Tribulation Rapture: Biblical Mindset or Wishful Thinking? (Part 2)

May 29th, 2022 43m 51s

In today's episode, we continue to establish a Biblical mindset for the rapture by looking deeply at one significant passage. In his second letter to the Thessalonians, the Apostle Paul made it very clear that TWO things need to happen FIRST,

Revelation 15: Pre-Tribulation Rapture: Biblical Mindset or Wishful Thinking? (Part 1)

May 21st, 2022 41m 24s

In today's episode, we explore whether or not there's Biblical evidence for a pre-tribulation rapture? If not, why not? To make absolutely clear, I do believe the Bible speaks of a rapture of the Church!We look carefully at the well-known

Revelation 14: Will there be a Pre-Tribulation Rapture or Will Believers Have to Go through Tribulation? (1:9)

May 15th, 2022 39m 2s

In today's episode, we answer the important question: Are Christians meant to go through the tribulation? Those who believe in a pre-tribulation rapture would say "No!" Why? It's because we are not meant for God's wrath. Though this is true

Revelation 13: John, Our Brother and Companion: Finding Our Deepest Friendships in End-Time Foxholes! (1:8-9)

May 7th, 2022 37m 38s

In today's episode, we mostly focus on what it means to be "a friend that sticks closer than a brother." (Proverbs 18:24)When John speaks about being our "brother and companion," he's letting us know he's with us in the trenches. He knows u

Revelation 12: Why Did Jesus Have to Be Both God and Man to Save the World and Humanity? (1:8)

May 1st, 2022 41m 59s

In today's episode, we focus on the divinity of Jesus Christ. We look at how the Bible points to Jesus' deity, along with Jesus' own declarations about Himself.Before we get into the heart of the teaching, I share another little tidbit about

Revelation 11: Jesus' End-Time Family Reunion: All Israel Shall Be Saved! (1:7)

Apr 24th, 2022 47m 50s

In today's episode, we talk about the response of the Jews to the return of Jesus Christ. The Bible states that when the Jews look on the One whom they have pierced, they will mourn for Him, like a firstborn son.What does all that entail? Do

Revelation 10: What Will it Look Like to Rule and Reign with Christ Forever? (1:5-6)

Apr 17th, 2022 44m 56s

Today, I share how when Jesus comes back, we will rule and reign with him as kings and priests. I explain what that means to have a leadership role in his kingdom to come!We'll talk about Jesus as an absolute ruler and how His kingship will di

Revelation 9: Ruler over the Kings of the Earth: The Glad, Mad, and Sad Responses to Jesus' Return! (1:5)

Apr 9th, 2022 44m 58s

Today, I share how Jesus' return as KING will trouble and disturb many different kinds of people. Others, however, will look for His coming with expectancy, prayer, and holy lifestyles. In this episode, I'll discuss the spectrum of responses

Revelation 8: Jesus as Ruler over the kings of the Earth: My King is Bigger than your king! (1:5)

Apr 3rd, 2022 25m 58s

Today, I share on one of the most threatening truths for many of the leaders of the world: Jesus, THE KING, will someday come back to rule and reign on the Earth. We've been studying the names of Jesus Christ, given by the Holy Spirit through

Revelation 7: Jesus, the First Begotten of the Dead: Because He Lives, You Will Live Too! (1:5)

Mar 27th, 2022 34m 3s

Have you ever done an in-depth study of the importance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and what that means for the life of every believer?Today, I share how Jesus is "the first begotten of the dead." For any believer facing persecution an

Revelation 6: Fully Trusting Jesus, the Faithful Witness! (1:5)

Mar 20th, 2022 36m 37s

Today, I share how Jesus is the faithful witness, one of the names of Jesus the Father revealed especially for the book of Revelation. These names of Jesus are meant to strengthen and empower us for the future. When we look at these names in

Revelation 5: Understanding how the Good Shepherd and the Holy Spirit Help Us in the End Times! (1:4)

Mar 12th, 2022 42m 57s

Today, I share about how the Trinity being in our present and future can give us great assurance! I liken it to the context of a shepherd taking care of his sheep. As the Good Shepherd, Jesus has already gone ahead of us and scoped out the te