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Brax TacksIf someone commits suicide, will they still go to heaven?This week, Isaiah Cruz and I talk about whether or not someone who commits suicide will go to heaven. With this, we talk about the importance of asking why someone asks you any question, anxiety, depression, the kingdom of God, assurance of salvation, and more! If you would like to ask your own question, use the link to the Google Doc that was sent to your email!2022-06-1645 minBrax TacksWhy doesn't God stop war? Is the Bible a prayer?We're going to be doing an AMA (that's Ask Me Anything). This summer, we want to feature your questions (whether you’re a parent or youth) on this podcast. Ask me anything you want. For instance, you can ask questions about God, the Bible, faith, the world, ask for advice– anything. If you are a youth in our youth group or a parent of one, ask for the Google Doc link so that you can ask your questions anonymously or get in touch with Brax to get together and discuss your question.We also have an opportunity to d...2022-06-0732 minBrax TacksWhat does the Bible say about Hell? How do you listen to the Holy Spirit?We're going to be doing an AMA (that's Ask Me Anything). This summer, we want to feature your questions (whether you’re a parent or youth) on this podcast. Ask me anything you want. For instance, you can ask questions about God, the Bible, faith, the world, ask for advice– anything. If you are a youth in our youth group or a parent of one, ask for the Google Doc link so that you can ask your questions anonymously or get in touch with Brax to get together and discuss your question. We also have an opportunity to di...2022-06-0232 minBrax TacksThe King and His Kingdom: Marriage, Divorce, Sex, and SinglenessA condensed version of our conversation around Matthew 19:1–12. Resources that were used for this podcast are Rachel Joy Welcher's Talking Back to Purity Culture. Matt Chandler's sermon clip titled, "Jesus Wants the Rose". 2022-02-1032 minBrax TacksMarriage, Divorce, Sex, and Singleness in Matthew 19This was a lesson for our high school Bible class talking about marriage, divorce, sex, and singleness. Resources mentioned or drawn from in this lesson were Between Two Worlds by Elizabeth Marquardt and Talking Back to Purity Culture by Rachel Joy Welcher.2022-02-0953 minBrax TacksThe King and His Kingdom: How to Fight the Fear of PeopleIt's easy to be afraid of people sometimes and their opinions of us. How should Christians fight this fear?2021-11-0915 minBrax TacksThe King and His Kingdom: Judging others and the fear of being judgedWe'll talk about judgmentalism and the fear of being judged by Jesus.2021-10-2020 minBrax TacksThe King and His Kingdom and Your Anxiety in Matthew 6We know that anxiety and stress is not good for us. How can Jesus' words help us to overcome our stress?2021-10-1224 minBrax TacksThe King and His Kingdom: Matthew 5This week, we look at Matthew 5:1-13.2021-10-0520 minBrax TacksThe King and His Kingdom: Matthew 4A recap of our high lesson on Matthew 4:1–11. If you would like to listen to the live discussion, follow the youtube link right here: https://youtu.be/ReDwnoUrFrA2021-09-2820 min
Brax TacksJ is for JesusTake a listen in on our Sunday School lesson from March 7th. For a fuller discussion of this topic, see Paul Miller's J-Curve: Dying and Rising with Jesus in Everyday Life 2021-03-1247 minBrax TacksHow to PrayPraying is one of the most life-giving and fundamental practices of the Christian life. We know that and yet our experience is that it is also one of the most hair-pulling and frustrating practices of the Christian life. Today, listen in to our Sunday School discussion on prayer and ask God to help you to pray. (This lesson is heavily indebted to Paul Miller's A Praying Life.)2021-03-0358 min
Brax TacksRacism and Christianity: an episode we wish we didn't have to makeBrax and Zach talk about racism and the gospel in the wake of George Floyd's horrific murder. We hope that this conversation is helpful. 2020-06-0445 min
Brax TacksJesus's childlikeness and love in John Chapter 5What is Jesus like? He is like a child. He is the most dependent person who has ever lived. He is the most loving person who has ever lived. Join us in this episode of Brax Tacks as we encounter Jesus.(This episode includes a new segment, Christianity at the Movies. We discuss the Christian realities in Pixar's Up and the Christlikeness of Michael B. Jordan's character, Bryan Stevenson in the movie Just Mercy). 2020-05-131h 00
Brax TacksJohn chapter 4: Jesus' love and Jesus' foodThe extent of Jesus' love was astonishing for those who met him 2,000 years ago and it's just as astonishing for us today. What's more, Jesus loves to love us! It's not a duty for him-- it's his food!2020-05-0656 min
Brax TacksJohn Chapter 4: The Way Jesus Loves Us in ConversationJohn chapter 4 has one of the most beautiful conversations ever recorded between Jesus and a Samaritan woman. How does Jesus approach her? What is his attitude? How does he love her in her situation? We hope you'll listen and see how Jesus loves us when we have a conversation with him.2020-04-291h 09Brax TacksJohn Chapter 3: Believe in JesusIn this episode, we examine the context surrounding the most famous verse in the Bible, John 3:16. Sorry for the technical difficulties, the audio quality was low for some reason and stopped recording before the end of our time together.2020-04-2748 min
Brax TacksHow to Love Your Muslim NeighborsIslam is one of the fastest growing religions in the world. As Christians, how do we love our Muslim neighbors well and point them to Jesus? Join us and special guest, Matt Hutchcraft as we explore the answers!2020-04-1759 min
Brax TacksWho is Jesus? John 2 and The Water to WineWho is Jesus and what is he like? Why does John's gospel include such a seemingly unimportant miracle at the start of Jesus's ministry?Join us for this exciting episode of Brax Tacks.2020-04-0852 min
Brax TacksJesus, the Person: The Word (John 1)What is Jesus like? We hear about him. We hear that he's loving, kind, honest, joyful, sorrowful, etc. But what do those things look like? Those things are all detached and impersonal if they are not displayed in a person. This week, we start looking at the gospel of John to try to see what Jesus is like. 2020-04-0159 min
Brax TacksHope in life, in death, and COVID-19When the world is as chaotic as it is, we need something to grasp onto for stability. This is what we would call hope. As Christians, we need to understand the content of our hope. Today, Brax and Zach discuss what our hope is in both life and death. Mentioned resources:New City Catechism Question 1J-Curve: Dying and Rising with Jesus in Everyday Life by Paul MillerFuture Grace by John Piper2020-03-2455 min
Brax TacksLoneliness and COVID-19With the spread of COVID-19 and increased social distancing, it's very easy to feel lonely. Even without the craziness going on in the world, loneliness is still an issue. Thankfully, as Christians, we don't need to feel lonely when we are alone. Brax and Zach discuss how to deal with loneliness and temptation in such loneliness.Books and verses mentioned:Genesis 2:18Hebrews 3:13 and 10:25Matthew 5:8Psalm 23Proverbs 18:1Sojourners and Strangers by Gregg AllisonA Praying Life and The J-Curve by Paul...2020-03-1752 min