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The Hannah Frankman PodcastThe Hannah Frankman PodcastSky King: Lessons from an Advertising ManThis week I’m speaking with Sky King. Sky is a podcast consultant who has worked with some of the biggest names in podcasting such as Chris Williamson, Aubrey Marcus, and many more. Sky was extremely helpful in the process of launching this show and is a deeply studied student in the art of advertising, marketing, and podcasting. In this episode we explore the ever-evolving media landscape, with an emphasis on podcasting and its increasing significance in a world bombarded with superficial news content. We discuss the history of advertising and marketing, the biggest campaigns that have worked throughout the ye...2023-10-191h 39I\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorDon't Neglect the Church CommunityWe are commanded to be apart of a church. Don't neglect that command. 2023-05-0824 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorDon't Be a JudasDo you really care what people do with their money? What if it just honors God differently than how you would choose?2023-02-2715 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorThe OT Makes Me ThankfulI am so glad we dont have to do all the OT sacrifices anymore. 2023-02-1307 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorThis One Was Tough: A Thought on CensoringDon't skip over certain stories and don't censor them out of fear of discomfort. 2023-01-3018 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorGod Does Not ChangeLife is full of change, but have hope, God is firm and does not change.2023-01-1610 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorMy Dog Threw Up and it Gave Me Theological AnswersGod can use any event or example to reveal answers to you. 2023-01-0210 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A Pastor4 Things in Psalm 119As the title states, 4 points about Psalm 119 Mem.2022-12-2616 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorPeople are Asking the Wrong QuestionGod is love. God is also just. 2022-12-0510 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorSacrificial PraiseSometimes we need to make sacrifices just to offer up praise to God.2022-11-2809 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorTrust the OT, Trust the NT, Trust JesusJesus saw the Old Testament as true and if we see Him as true than we should see it as true too. 2022-11-2114 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorThe Great DivorceI just read The Great Divorce by CS Lewis and here's me spilling some thoughts. 2022-11-1417 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorHave Mercy Just as God Has Been Merciful to YouLooking at James again today and this is kinda but not really a part 3 to the last 2 weeks. 2022-10-2416 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorA Continuation From Last WeekThis is basically part 2 to last weeks episode so check it first if you have not yet. 2022-10-1709 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorThe Rules are for UsWe need people to know who God is before we can expect them to follow His law and rules. 2022-10-1012 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorIt Can Be Tough, I Get ItSpiritual discipline is tough, I promise, I get it. 2022-10-0516 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorMake Wisdom Great AgainWisdom would tell us that there never was a time of the "good ole days"2022-09-2610 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorItadakimasuLets thank God for everything, including our meals. 2022-09-1208 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorWe Can Never be Angry With God: A Personal TestimonyAnger and murder are the same in the eyes of the Lord. Here's a personal testimony. 2022-09-0511 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorThe Greatest Author is GodWho is your favorite author? God is the author of all life and his Word is the greatest book we can read. 2022-08-2915 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorChange Hearts to Change RulesDo we actually want to change people's hearts or do we just want to force our rules?2022-08-0811 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorHave Patience When RespondingWhen presented with a question, take the time to fact check and make sure the question is right to begin with before responding. We don't have to give immediate responses and sometimes, immediate responses can get us in trouble. 2022-08-0114 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorPrayer Length Doesn't MatterI think we put too much emphasis on the quantity of words in our prayers and not enough on the quality and that leads us to not praying much at all. 2022-07-2513 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorWhat is Love?To warn people is love. To honor God is love. Let your definition of love be based off God's truth and not the world's confusion. 2022-07-1113 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorJudge Not?We are called not to judge, but that's not the whole story.2022-06-2710 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorGrounded in TestimonyIn seasons of doubt, your testimony can be a good tool to remind you of the goodness of God. 2022-06-2012 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorThe Reward in SufferingWe have a reward in Jesus. There will be suffering, and we will have to persevere but it will all be worth it. Sorry for the audio quality on this one.2022-05-3016 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorBe on Guard From All BeingsThe Bible teaches that even angels can deceive. Be on guard and don't be deceived. 2022-05-2313 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorThe Ministry of ComfortJesus is a comforter and we are to be imitators of Christ so we too should be comforters. 2022-05-1613 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorJesus is the Friend That is Always ThereWe may lose friends throughout life and especially once you start to follow Jesus. But choose Jesus, as he is the best friend who will always be with you. 2022-05-0214 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorHe Saves Us From Our Own PathJesus saves but theres a lot of focus on the sending. Lets focus on the hope of saving.2022-04-2511 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorThere is an Order to CleanlinessWe need to start with sharing and leave the convicting to the Holy Spirit. 2022-04-1110 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorSome Encouragement and Also a WarningThe Holy Spirit can use you for anything, no matter your education level. Have God's vision in your sight and all will be equipped. 2022-04-0421 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorThe Image of Christ in MarriageMarriage is a holy union that cannot be broken and must be taken seriously in all fullness. 2022-03-2814 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorGive Glory to God the CreatorGod made a marvelous creation and for our own health we should enjoy it more. 2022-03-2114 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorDistracted With ServingMartha was distracted by serving and that's what happens to a lot of us, myself included. 2022-03-1418 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorA Tree Without Fruit Will WitherEveryone knows what kind of tree it is when they can see the fruit. It gets harder to identify when its just leaves. 2022-02-2814 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorGive in AbundanceWhere are you at in your giving? We should always give, but not just give, but give abundantly. 2022-02-2115 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorWhat Will We Think in Heaven?What if you get to Heaven and someone you loved isn't there? Will you be sad? Or how will you handle this?2022-02-1413 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorLets Talk About Magic...How should Christians treat the idea of magic? How do we defend against it?2022-02-0713 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorLanguages Are Confusing, and So Are Divisions in the ChurchWhy are there so many English translations of the Bible? Why do we fight about this subject?2022-01-3127 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorDoes God Understand Our Sufferings?Jesus was 100% God and 100% man. With that, He experienced all the pains we suffer through as humans, giving Him a full understanding of what we go through. 2022-01-2412 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorThings I've Noticed in GenesisWhat are some small details that go overlooked that you have noticed? Here, I share two things that are little and never talked about that I find interesting. 2022-01-1709 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorShould Christians Watch the 24 Hour News Cycle?We as Christians should stand on truth and love but the news tends to be opinions and hate. Maybe we should steer clear of that.2022-01-1020 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorThanks for a Whole Year/Yearly Read ThroughI just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone for supporting this podcast and being faithful listeners. Very thankful for all God has done.  New years bring new times to do better, lets get our reading right.2022-01-0311 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorOpening Up To You All and Being Vulnerable to Help Explain Biblical MeditationYup, I cry in this one. 2021-12-1314 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorRejoice in Jesus, Leave the Criticizing BehindLet us rejoice that pastors are bringing people to Jesus and unless there is obvious error, leave the criticizing alone. 2021-12-0610 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorDon't "Black Friday" GodWe need to be more thankful and understand our thankfulness to God. Dont seek after so many things when God has already provided in abundance. 2021-11-2212 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorHow Well Do You Know Your Fellow Members?How well do you know the members of your church? 2021-11-1508 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorI'm Not a Scientist, Nutritionist, or a Pastor, but I Do Have A Firm View on FastingMy opinion on the definition of fasting and how we should look at it. I get scientific with this one!2021-11-0818 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorRead First, Ask Questions LaterToo often we seek sermons and books for our answers when we have the answers already given to us in the Bible. Seek it first. 2021-11-0113 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorA Much Needed Day of RestDo you ever take a day to just do nothing? Its hard for me to and I bet I'm not alone. But God gave us a day of rest. Give this a listen for my take. 2021-10-2510 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorDon't Let Your Love for Sports Be A Form of IdolatryMany people are devoted to a sports team, but lets make sure our devotion doesn't outweigh our devotion to God2021-10-1812 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorShould Christians Use Facebook?Heavy topic but a serious question. I dont have the answer but I have some things to think about. 2021-10-1112 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorWhy I Sold Most of My PossessionsI sold 90% of what I owned in 2016. Heres what it taught me and may give you some thoughts on not doing the same, but doing something. 2021-10-0411 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorRead! Over and over and over...Rereading the Bible opens up new context, new interpretations and new views. We can easily miss things so lets persist in our reading. I wanted to give an example of how I've noticed new things in my own reading. 2021-09-2010 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorAn Instrument of PraisePeople will always debate what instruments are ok and not ok, but what does the Bible say?2021-09-1315 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorYou Know What Happens When You Assume, Right?Assumptions can hinder how we share the Gospel. Lets discuss assumptions we have and others have. 2021-09-0610 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorFor I Know the Plans I Have for...You?Who is the verse intended for? Is it for all, some, or a specific crowd?2021-08-3010 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorWhat is the Full Context of a Verse?This time I discuss a verse that isn't misused, but also isn't used in context. 2021-08-1611 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorThe Dangers of Misunderstanding VersesLets make sure we understand the context and meanings of verses so we don't commit blasphemy. 2021-08-0912 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorAre we really promised the desires of our hearts?Lets take a look at the famous verse that says God will give us the desires of our hearts. 2021-08-0211 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorDo's and Don'ts of Sharing: PastorsContinuing the series. this week we talk about how to hand talking about pastors when sharing the Gospel. 2021-07-2612 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorDo's and Don'ts of Sharing: SinThis week lets talk about a DO for sharing the gospel. It's a tough one, but a needed one. 2021-07-1907 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorDo's and Don'ts of Sharing: HellNext few weeks I'm going to give some do's and don'ts for sharing the gospel. This week is a don't. Give it a listen and if you like this episode, please subscribe and share!2021-07-0512 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorWhy Have I Never Heard This Before?How can we expect people to follow Jesus if they don't even know who Jesus is?2021-06-2812 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorNature is God's ArtAfter a week in the Grand Canyon I have some words to say about nature and how we can give more glory to God by appreciating His work. 2021-06-2115 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorChapter 5 of James, Lets Close it OutThanks for working through the book with me as we come to the final chapter. Share and go back and listen to the other chapters if youre not caught up. 2021-05-3114 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorJames 4: Humble Yourselves and Trust GodPart 4, Chapter 4. Almost through the book of James.2021-05-2414 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorThe Smallest Things: James CH. 3The smallest parts of big things make the biggest difference. Just like our tongues and actions. Lets work to tame our tongues and hearts. 2021-05-1717 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorPart 2 of Going Through James and You Guessed It, It's Chapter 2The title says it all. 2021-05-1025 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorWorking Through the Book of James Pt 1Chapter 1 of James and will be going through the whole book over the next few weeks.2021-05-0320 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorA Song Hidden in the NamesCame across a beautiful song in 1 Chronicles 16 and here's a breakdown of it. 2021-04-1915 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorShould we tithe or should we give?I have some strong views on tithing and giving in the church, here's a small take of how I view it. 2021-04-1213 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorEaster/Resurrection Day Part 2Part 2 of John Chapter 20 for Easter2021-04-0510 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorEaster/Resurrection Day Part 1In prep for Easter, heres part 1 of 2 for my Resurrection day thoughts. 2021-03-2913 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorMy 4 Steps to Navigating DoubtWe will all face a season of doubt and that is ok. It's how we face these doubts that is important. 2021-03-2212 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorThe sky is falling!!! Or, is it???The book of Revalation can be a tool and a weapon, and just like any tool or weapon, it can be used wrongly. 2021-03-1515 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorJust ask whyLets have genuine, honestly, heart felt prayers to God. Being honest is not a sign of disrespect, we can talk to God as the father he is. Lets deepen that relationship.2021-03-0809 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorTonight! We dine! With sinners!!!As Jesus spent time with the sinners, so should we. We must be an influence in peoples lives, but we cant do that if we never are around people. 2021-03-0113 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorTithe Your TimeWe give so much of our time to things that do not benefit us spiritually, lets change that. This is a challenge to all Christians. Listen to find out more!2021-02-2215 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorFast! A-ah!If you've never fasted I just want to encourage you to dive into deep spiritual prayer and fasting and connect to God like never before.2021-02-1524 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorLet me tell ya about Game of ThronesHow often do we share a movie, show, musician or whatever to our friends and family? I bet its a lot. Now how often do we share the gospel and the joy we have for Jesus? Probably not as much if we're being honest. Lets flip that stat. 2021-02-0816 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorThis may be the most important episode I ever make (or maybe not)How are Christians to respond when we don't get our way? How will our response hurt our witness? Lets remember who we live for and who we represent.2021-02-0115 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorLets not give the devil so much creditGod has no equal, but a common phrase amongst believers, can seemingly put the devil on the same playing field. Lets be careful with our words. 2021-01-2511 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorBring your bible to war!Have you ever actually read the whole bible? Are you working on a read through? Stick with it! The bible is our ultimate weapon against the unseen forces of the world. 2021-01-1815 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorHow is your prayer life?Are you intentional with your prayers? Do you know how to pray? Where do we start? Heres my take.2021-01-1115 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorAm I qualified?What makes me qualified to do this? What makes anyone qualified to do this?2021-01-0412 minI\'m Not A PastorI'm Not A PastorIntroductionThis is just an intro episode to let you all know why I am doing this, what the purpose and goal is and just a little bit of what to expect.2021-01-0405 min