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Sunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 26Unselfishness is a wonderful thing. But, when Screwtape gets ahold of it we end up with unselfish acts with very selfish motives!2023-05-1115 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 25Screwtape is still hung up on who the patient hangs out with. If he's going to be a Christian, he needs to attach something to his christianity, and then be in a continual search for something new. Because the same old christianity will not do.2023-05-0218 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 24My set of Christians. Sometimes we can be prideful about the particular group of Christians we associate with. That is just what Screwtape is hoping for in his latest letter.2023-04-2512 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 23Screwtape has calmed down a bit from the previous letter's blow up. He is back to instructing his nephew on effective means of corrupting the patient's faith.2023-04-1919 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 22Screwtape is angry with his nephew. Not only has he allowed his patient to fall in love with a devout christain, but he is also working to get Screwtape booted from his post. There is trouble in the camp!2023-04-1110 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 21Ah, victimhood. When we say something has been taken from us that was never really ours to begin with. This is the tactic Screwtape turns to in this chapter of the Screwtape Letters.2023-04-0712 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 20Things are still going poorly for Screwtape and Wormwood. Wormwood's patient is living a chaste single life, waiting for the right woman to marry. What will Wormwood do? Listen in for Screwtape's advice.2023-03-2918 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 19Screwtape realized he has made a mistake, and is trying to clean it up. In previous letters, he admitted that God really loves his creation. In this letter, Screwtape tries to set the record straight that God really doesn't love us, but has some other motive for His relationship with us.2023-03-2113 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 18Love and marriage. Our culture today may have a different view of it that God did when he created it all those years ago. That may be in no small part to the efforts of Screwtape and the like.2023-03-1514 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 17In this chapter of The Screwtape Letters, we talk about gluttony. It's a subject we in the US don't like to talk about much, but are certainly guilty of.2023-03-0714 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 16Wormwood's patient has been attending the same church since his conversion. This is rather distressing to Screwtape. He would much prefer the man shopping around to find a more 'suitable' church. What is his solution? Listen in to find out!2023-02-2818 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 15God wants our minds to be on what we are doing now, and how we are living for eternity. Screwtape would much rather us be focused on the past or the future. Why is that, and what does the Bible have to say about it? Listen in to find out!2023-02-2120 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 14Wormwood has not made his way back into his uncle's good graces yet. Infact, thengs seem to be getting worse. The patient has been. . . humble!2023-02-1418 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 13Wormwood has blown it! His patient has come to a place of repentance. How did this happen? Is there any hope for Wormwood to get him back on track?2023-02-0713 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 12Things are going well for Wormwood. His patient is drifting away from his love of the Enemy. Will the patient be deceived into thinking all is well when all is truly not well?2023-02-0113 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 11A joyful heart is good medicine. Screwtape knows that laughter from a bitter heart, however, can be poisonous. In this chapter of the Screwtape Letters, Uncle Screwtape instructs his nephew on the "best" sources of laughter.2023-01-2414 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 10"Bad Company corrupts good morals." That's just what Screwtape is hoping in this chapter of The Screwtape Letters!2023-01-1712 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 9In the previous chapter of the Screwtape Letters, Screwtape scolds his nephew for prematurely celebrating the trough that his patient is going through. In this chapter, he instructs Wormwood on strategies to take advantage of this wilderness time.2023-01-1116 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 8If you are a Christian long enough, you will most likely go through a wilderness experience. You might call it a dry time, spiritually speaking. It is a time when God seems so far away, but He assures us that He will never leave us or forsake us. In this chapter of the Screwtape letters, Wormwood's patient is going through one of these times. But, Screwtape cautions him because it is times like these that the Heavenly Father helps us grow!2023-01-0615 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 7Our convictions inform the causes we Christians take up. But, when our causes overtake Christ, we are in trouble. This is exactly the plan that Screwtape encourages Wormwood to enact in chapter 7 of the Screwtape Letters.2022-12-2717 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 62022-12-2016 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 5As horrific as war is, it is not as desirable a way to lead people to death as simply growing old; in Screwtape's view that is. Listen in to find our why.2022-12-1411 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 4Prayer is essential to the Christian life. Screwtape, Wormwood, and thier 'Father Below' want to do everything they can to disrupt and sabotage it. That is the discussion in this episode of Sunday Synopsis.2022-12-0614 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 3It's not always easy getting along with the people we live with, and Screwtape knows it. In this episode, we look at suggestions the senior tempter gives his nephew. And of course, we look at verses in the Bible that counter all his recommendations!2022-11-2917 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 2In this episode, we look at the second chapter of The Screwtape Letters. Here, Screwtape instructs Wormwood to keep his "patient" focused on people in the church and not the One they are at church to worship.2022-11-2216 minSunday SynopsisScrewtape Letters Ch 1In this episode of the Sunday Synopsis podcast, we begin a look at C.S. Lewis' book The Screwtape Letters. In this episode, I look at the truth of the gospel, and keeping our focus on Jesus, not the circumstances of our lives. Thanks for listening. - Charley2022-11-1516 minSunday SynopsisColossians: Importance of PeopleIf there is one thing that the lock downs and quarrantines of 2020 and 2021 taught us, it's that we need each other! Paul recognized this as he was finishing his letter to the Colossians. He acknowledged several people who helped him and the church. This is the last episode in this series from the book of Colossians.2022-10-2519 minSunday SynopsisColossians: Christian ConductIt may be a month early, but we are having a Thanksgiving episode!! Paul instructs us in Colossians to have an attitude of thanksgiving. Joining me in this episode is a special guest that I am very thankful for, my daughter. So, listen in for a fun and little bit different episode of the Sunday Synopsis podcast.2022-10-1813 minSunday SynopsisColossians: Work RelationshipsPaul gives the Colossians a reminder that when we are at work, we are not just working for our master, but for our Master! Join in as we look at what he said!2022-10-1112 minSunday SynopsisColossians: Family RelationshipsChrist wants to be in all aspects of our lives, especially our families. In this episode, we look at what Paul wrote to the Colossians about godly relationships within our families.2022-10-0414 minSunday SynopsisColossians: Christ in AllWhen a contractor goes to renovate a house, they have to be able to see the end product before they start the work. When we see someone who's life is a wreck, can we catch a vision of who they could be when Christ does a work in them?2022-09-2716 minSunday SynopsisColossians: Hidden with ChristA child knows when they want to feel safe, they can hide behind mom or dad. We as Christians have a hiding place with Christ. Listen in as we continue our study of Colossians!2022-09-2012 minSunday SynopsisColossians: Freedom in ChristWhere the Sprit of the Lord is, there is Freedom! What freedom do we find in Christ? Listen in to find out!2022-09-1416 minSunday SynopsisColossians: Captivated by ChristThe Apostle Paul warned the Colossians, and us, not to be taken captive by philosophy or empty deceptions. Instead, we should be captivated by Christ. So, what does that mean and look like?2022-09-0609 minSunday SynopsisColossians: Stability in ChristIn a very unstable world, we need stability. We find that stability in Christ, our Rock. Though Paul couldn't be with them in person, he complemented the Colossian church for finding the stability of their faith in Christ.2022-09-0112 minSunday SynopsisColossians: Purpose in ChristPaul was given a mission that we all share, which is to share the hope of the gospel to a broken world. Listen in to hear more!2022-08-2311 minSunday SynopsisColossians: Who is Jesus?In this second episode of our study in Colossians, we learn some very important information about who Jesus is and what He has done for us! Listen in, and God bless you.2022-08-1614 minSunday SynopsisColossians: IntroductionsStarting a new season in the Sunday Synopsis podcast, this episode introduces us to the book of Colossians. This is a wonderful letter written by the Apostle Paul to the church at Colossae.2022-08-0917 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: Memorable Verses Pt3We have made it to the end of Proverbs! In this final episode in this study, we look at ancient boundaries, chance, being mindful of others, and things that are wonderful!2022-08-0217 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: Memorable Verses Pt2In this episode, we look at a few verses in Proverbs that talk about our hearts and the generation gap! 2022-07-2613 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: Memorable Verses Pt 1As we wind down this study of the book of Proverbs, there are some verses that didn't fit that neatly into any categories. So, this and the next two episodes will be a potpori of topics. In this episode, we look at the omniscience of God, building up others and sports!2022-07-1916 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: LeadershipA great Leader can make or break and organization, whether it is church, government or business. In this episode, we look at what Proverbs has to say about Leadership.2022-07-1219 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: DisciplineDiscipline. A word that can make you recoil no matter if you are giving it or receiving it! There is Godly discipline, and Proverbs has some to say about it. In this episode, we look at correcting both children and adults. We also look at living a disciplined life.2022-07-0520 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: The LawGod has always had a law for His people to follow. From Adam to Abraham to Moses to the new covenant under Jesus, God laid out boudaries to live by. In this episode, we look at verses in Proverbs that emphasises how important it is to follow the rules set forth by our Creator.2022-06-2812 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: Right LivingWhat are some of the day to day things we need to keep in mind when trying to live a Christian life? Proverbs has some advice for that! Listen in to hear some tip on Right Living.2022-06-2118 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: CommitmentsThink it through before you say, "I do." That is the theme of this week's episode. Proverbs has a lot to say about the commitments we make, and the weight of not following through with those commitments.2022-06-1415 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: ReconciliationIt's not good to have division among your friends, family and neighbors. It's God's will that we live as peaceably as possible. In this episode of the Sunday Synopsis podcast, we look at what Proverbs has to say about Reconciliation.2022-06-0715 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: MotivesThe Lord looks at the heart. We do and say a lot in this life, but God sees where all of it is coming from. In this episode of the Sunday Synopsis, we look at what Proverbs has to say about the motives that drive us to make the choices we make.2022-05-3117 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: Attitude Part 2In the second part about Attitudes, we are reminded that the Lord wants to give us Joy. He wants us to be generous, but He also does not want us to have those attitudes just to make ourselves look good.2022-05-2421 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: Attitude Part 1There's an old saying that goes: Your attitude determines your alititude. I don't knw about all that, but I do know that God says a lot about our attitudes in the book of Proverbs. Listen in for part one of attitude in the book of Proverbs.2022-05-1717 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: Wealth Part 2In the second part of what Proverbs has to say about Wealth, we look at getting wealth the wrong way, the rich man and the poor man. The main thing to remember, though, is that God is concerned with your heart, not how much money you have!2022-05-1019 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: Wealth Part 1There are so many verses concerning God's thoughts on wealth. In this episode, we start to look at some of those verses in Proverbs.2022-05-0320 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: Work Ethic BenefitsThis week, we are continuing what God has to say about Work Ethic in the book of Proverbs. This episode, we are focusing on the benefits of having a good work ethic.2022-04-2619 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: Work Ethic WarningsWhether in business, or (more importantly) in the church, God wants us to people of a strong work ethic. Provebs lays out some important warnings for being slack in our duties.2022-04-1918 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: The PathwayIn all your ways, acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. That is the springboard verse for this episode of the Sunday Synopsis. It is all about the steps and path we choose to take in life, and where they will ultimately take us.2022-04-1215 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: Our Mouths Part 3Finishing up with the three part mini-series in Proverbs about our mouths, we take some time to look at using our mouths for good. When we guard our mouths, we are in a lot better position to walk in God's blessings!2022-04-0515 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: Our Mouths Part 2Picking up from last week's episode, we are still looking at what Proverbs has to say about our mouths. In this podcast, we talk about speaking when we shouldn't, getting ourselves to just stop talking, and how our mouths sometimes are just full of trouble.2022-03-2916 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: Our Mouths Part 1One thing in life that can make us or break us is our mouth! This episode is part one of three that look at what Proverbs has to say about that thing that can so easily get us into trouble!2022-03-2216 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: Relationship with GodWrapping up our mini-series within Proverbs, our final relationship episode is an important one: Our Relationsip with God. There is no relationship more important than the one we have with our Creator.2022-03-1511 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: Relationships with FamilyFamily is one of the most important parts of our lives. In this episode, we look at what Proverbs has to say about our relationships with our families.2022-03-0817 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: Relationships with AuthorityGod has put levels of Authority in our lives for our benefit: boss, mayor, governor, president, etc. Listen in to hear what Proverbs says about Authority.2022-03-0118 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: Relationships with FriendsContinuing on our Relationships theme within Proverbs, this week we look at relationships with friends. God puts friends in our lives for a reason. And, it is Proverbs that says "there is a friend who is closer than a brother."2022-02-2215 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: Relationships with Neighbors2022-02-1516 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: JusticeThis week on the Sunday Synopsis Podcast, we look at what the book of Proverbs says about Justice. It is something spoken of a lot in today's culture. We need to know what God says about it!2022-02-0814 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: RighteousnessIn the previous episode of the Sunday Synopsis podcast, we talked about the Righteous Woman. But what about us men, not just the women? Proverbs says a lot about living a righteous life, and it's benefits. Listen in to this week's episode to hear what the Bible says about righteousness, and even our pets!!2022-02-0113 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: The Righteous WomanAfter the past several episodes, it is time to focus on the positive. And a great place to start is the Proverbs 31 woman. A righteous woman is a wonderful thing. Listen in to this episode as we continue our journey through Proverbs to learn what the Bible says about the Righteous Woman.2022-01-2512 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: TemptaitonBefore someone gives in to wickedness, they first give in to Temptation. Temptation is the gateway to all things ungodly. In this episode, we look at temptation and the results of wickedness.2022-01-1810 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: The FoolWe all make foolish decisions in our lives. But, what about when we refuse to learn from those mistakes? We go from a foolish decision to being a fool. In this episode of the Sunday Synopsis podcast, we look at what Proverbs says about The Fool.2022-01-1115 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: Turning AwayBacksliding, turning away, twisting the Word of God: these are the dangers we face when we do not keep our eyes on the Lord. In this week's episode the Sunday Synopsis podcast, we talk about the backslider and where turning away leads.2022-01-0414 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: Lying and Other ThingsProverbs has a passage that talks about seven things God hates. If we serve a God of love, then anything He hates, we should pay attention to. That's what we are doing in this episode of Sunday Synopsis.2021-12-2811 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: The AdultressGod seeks a relationship with all people. As with any relationship, He wants His people to be faithful to Him. In this episode of the Sunday Synopsis podcast, we look at what Proverbs says about being faithful to God and others.2021-12-2117 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: The WickedThis week's episode in the book of Proverbs deals with the Wicked. It's not necessarily fun to talk about wickedness, but it is important to know the heart of God. He says a lot on the topic in the book of Proverbs, so it would behoove us to learn what He has to say.2021-12-1419 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: The Fear of the LordIn this episode of the Sunday Synopsis podcast, we look at what the book of Proverbs says about the Fear of the Lord. Hint: It's not about being scared!2021-12-0711 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: Wisdom From NatureIn this episode, God shows us how He can teach us many things from His creation, even ants!2021-11-3014 minSunday SynopsisProverbs CounselMany are the plans of man, but the counsel of the Lord will stand. The book of Proverbs has much to say about wise, godly counsel. That is the topic of this episode of the Sunday Synopsis podcast. Joint host Charley Wooten for a look at what Proverbs has to say about who we allow to speak into our lives.2021-11-2315 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: Benefits of WisdomLooking for a great benefit package? Check into God's Wisdom. Proverbs offers many benefits to those who would seek the wisdom and knowledge of God.2021-11-1617 minSunday SynopsisProverbs: SeekingWelcome back to the Sunday Synopsis podcast. In this episode, host Charley Wooten continues the study of Proverbs. Seeking is the topic of the day. Proverbs instructs us to seek the wisdom, knowledge and understanding of God. What a blessing it is when we do find those things!2021-11-0913 minSunday SynopsisProverbs Wisdom and UnderstandingProverbs is a wonderful book that covers many topics. Listen in to the first in a series of podcasts addressing the many subjects of this popular book of the Bible. Wisdom and Understanding, two things we need now more than ever, are covered in this episode. 2021-11-0215 minSunday SynopsisProverbs PreviewIt has been a while, but Sunday Synopsis is coming back with a new focus! Listen in for a preview of the Proverbs study starting in November of 2021.2021-09-2213 minSunday SynopsisGoing on to PerfectionEpisode #125 - Wrapping up the book Christian Foundations by Keith Malcomson, we talk about moving on from the foundation. We as Christians need to always be moving forward toward perfection in Christ.2020-08-2314 minSunday SynopsisEternal JudgementEpisode #124 - Eternal Judgement is not a popular topic, but it is important to understand the we will all stand before Jesus one day to give account of what we did with the gift of salvation He gave us.2020-08-1214 minSunday SynopsisResurrection of the DeadEpisode #123 - A quick episode to finish up discussion on the Resurrection of the Dead chapter of the Christian Foundations book by Keith Malcomson.2020-07-3007 minSunday SynopsisResurrection of the Dead Part 1Episode #122 - In this episode, we look at the doctrine that all Christianity hinges on - Resurrection of the Dead.2020-07-2714 minSunday SynopsisLaying on of Hands Part 2Episode #121 - In this second part of the Laying on of Hands chapter for Keith Malcomson's book Christian Foundations, we look at four more examples of how the doctrine of laying on of hands is applied in the Bible.2020-07-0217 minSunday SynopsisLaying on of Hands Part 1Episode #120 - Looking at chapter 5 of the Christian Foundations book by Keith Malcomson, we see the next foundation mentioned in Hebrews 6 is Laying on of Hands. This is part one of our look at this chapter.2020-07-0115 minSunday SynopsisBaptisms Part 2Episode #119 - Finishing up the lesson started in the previous episode concerning baptisms in the Bible. We talk about Baptism into Christ, Baptism of Water, Baptism in the Holy Ghost, Baptism of Suffering, and Baptism of Fire.2020-06-2616 minSunday SynopsisBaptisms Part 1Episode #118 - Baptism is a fundamental doctrine of the Christian faith. In this episode, we look at what baptism is and a couple types of baptisms found in the Bible.2020-06-2413 minSunday SynopsisFaith Toward God Part 3Episode #117 - Finishing up our chapter on Faith Toward God from the book, Christian Foundations by Keith Malcomson, we look at the question, "What is faith?"2020-04-1215 minSunday SynopsisFaith Toward God Part 2Episode #116 - In this part 2 of the Faith Toward God lesson, we look at the Parable of the Sower. Jesus said the Word of God is like a seed, and that seed will produce faith in your life!2020-04-0416 minSunday SynopsisFaith Toward God Part 1Episode #115 - Continuing in the Sunday School edition of Sunday Synopsis, we start a three part series on Faith Toward God. Following repentance, we have moved away from the way WE want to do things and toward how God wants things done. That takes faith!2020-04-0116 minSunday SynopsisRepentance Part 3Episode #114 - Wrapping up the three-part series on Repentance, we look at the parable of the Prodigal Son and eight marks of true repentance. 2020-03-2616 minSunday SynopsisRepentance Part 2Episode #113 - Continuing with the topic of Repentance, we look at the ministries of John the Baptist and Jesus. We also look at what was said about repentance in the early church.2020-03-2010 minSunday SynopsisRepentance Part 1Episode #112 - Continuing with our Sunday School Series of Sunday Synopsis, we start a three part episode on Repentance. Repentance is a vital part of a firm Christian foundation.2020-03-2012 minSunday SynopsisFoundations Introduction Pt 2The second part of introducing the Foundations series. Mentioned are the books Follow the Lamb by Horatius Bonar and Christian Foundations by Keith Malcomson.2020-01-1013 minSunday SynopsisFoundations IntroductionSunday Synopsis is back after a year off. I am kicking off a new season focused on Christian Foundations. Listen in for the introductory episode.2020-01-0313 minSunday SynopsisThe Disorientation of Spiritual FatigueEpisode #109 - Esau came in from the field completely tired and hungry. He had worked so hard and so long that he had allowed himself to be in a vulnerable position. Jacob saw this weakness and took advantage of it. We can learn a lot from these two brothers who both made poor decisions.2019-02-2309 minSunday SynopsisThe Shadow of a ManEpisode #108 - A person's shadow speaks of their influence and legacy. How far will your shadow reach, and what influence will it have?2019-02-1609 minSunday SynopsisThe Golden BowlEpisode #107 - Zechariah saw a vision of a golden bowl being fed by two olive trees, and then feeding seven lamps. We are to be as that bowl; both being fed by and feeding out the goodness of God!2019-02-1509 minSunday SynopsisSir I Need A ManEpisode #106 - The man laying by the pool Bethesda needed a man that would help him. Jesus was The Man who could help him more than he ever imagined!2019-02-0210 minSunday SynopsisIs The Arrow Not Beyond TheeEpisode #105 - It was just a normal day for a certain lad in Jerusalem when he went to the field with his master, Jonathan. But, little did he know that he was helping to deliver a life saving message to the future King of Israel.2019-01-2510 min