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As Bold As Lions PodcastWhat does it mean to have a WILD FAITH?Send us a textWhenever we put the word "wild" in front of something, we can have a certain impression because of what we perceive wild to mean. In this episode, consider a definition of wild which means "passionately eager or enthusiastic, going beyond normal or conventional bonds, and deviating from the intended or expected course." When considering all of these meanings and then applying it to our faith, we can see how God would use us in ways that take us from living in the status quo or just as a cookie-cutter Christian. In this episode, we...
2025-01-2043 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastLo, How A Rose E'er Blooming (Hymns That I Love - Christmas Edition)Send us a textThis episode is a "Christmas Edition" episode that is part of the Hymns That I Love series and also accompanies the Songs Of The Season series (from 2021). Join me as we again dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of a beloved hymn. LO, HOW A ROSE E'ER BLOOMING (HYMNS THAT I LOVE)Watch Derek's recording here: https://youtu.be/6HVbnazk_Ek Lo, How A Rose E'er BloomingAuthor unknown (German origins), translated by Theodore Baker with harmonization melody by Michael Praet...
2024-12-1637 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastFear Of The Lord Leads To Faith In The LordSend us a textWhen examine the familiar story of David and Goliath, we see in David a man who is motivated in faith by the fear of his God. David could not have taken the steps of obedience that he took had he not lived in a fearful surrender. The armies of Israel were bound in fear; David stepped forward when no one else did. He also knows God has delivered him from big foes before (lions and bears) and the giant Goliath would be no different. Lastly, he gives all credit to the Lord. The victo...
2024-11-1846 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastPraying For AmericaSend us a textIf My people who are called by My name humble themselves, and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14Today's podcast episode is a bit of a departure from other episodes in that its focus is primarily on prayer. There are 4 major areas of focus:1. Prayer of repentance over this land2. Prayer for God to bring the right persons into power (president, governors, senators, reps, state and lo...
2024-10-2139 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastThe God Whose Ways And Thoughts Are HigherSend us a textSeek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near;let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that He may have compassion on him, and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, declares the Lord.For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than yo...
2024-09-0236 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastThe Persecuted Church (Stuff That’s Been On My Mind)Send us a textIndeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. 2 Timothy 3:12 Rebooting a series that was started in May, we look again at another topic that has been on Derek's mind lately. The discussion of persecution -- especially in the Western Church -- has been a growing concern. Whether or not we consider American believers as "persecuted," we do see signs of growing hostility and harassment towards those who bear the Gospel. This episode is an honest look at this topic and how we handle it movi...
2024-08-0547 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastArtificial Intelligence and Christianity (Stuff That’s Been On My Mind)Send us a textWhat has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done, and there is nothing new under the sun. Ecclesiastes 1:9A year spent in Artificial Intelligence is enough to make one believe in God. Alan Jay Perlis. On this next installment of "Stuff That's Been On My Mind," we look at A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) and finding a Christian approach to this technology. We can see already that A.I. is here and influencing much of what we do on a daily basis. Addit...
2024-05-1335 min
As Bold As Lions Podcast10 Years Of Carry OnSend us a textOn March 11, 2014 my (Derek's) debut album Carry On was released. It is amazing to think it has now been 10 years since that release date. A lot of life has happened in that space of time. This podcast episode is a slight detour from our normal content, but it's purpose is to celebrate and give God glory through what He has done. Carry On was, in many ways, a first step into ministry and music for me. It has opened many doors and in God's providence, the story of many songs and thoughts treasured up we...
2024-03-0436 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastA Look At The Hiding Place - Part 1Send us a textIn this first part of a 2-part series, Derek takes a look at favorite book: The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom. The Hiding Place is a story of extraordinary faith and trust in God's plan during one of the darkest periods in history: World War II. The story of Corrie and the ten Boom family is remarkable. Through their efforts, it is estimated some 800 Jews were saved. In this podcast, the effort is made to not just make this a "book review." Really it's an examination of faith and an opportunity to ask the...
2024-02-1942 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastBeing Attuned To The Lord In 2024Send us a textFor this year, spending some time in meditation in December led me to a word I don’t often think about or even use on a regular basis. But it’s a word that has profound meaning. It is the word attune. I believe God is calling me/calling us to be attuned to Him in 2024. I had to do some digging to figure out what attune/attuned means. Even though I’ve used it before and had thought I knew the word’s meaning, I wasn’t sure. Here’s what I fo...
2024-01-0827 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastWhat Are You Thankful For?Send us a textLet the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16Last year in November, Derek did a series of episodes titled "Things I'm Thankful For..." Today's episode is an extension of that thought, turning it around and asking "What are you thankful for?" knowing that thankfulness plays a big role in our faith. We are commanded to be thankful in all circumstances, our thankfulness flows from a life of wor...
2023-11-2025 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastMore Than A Song - Christ Be Magnified by Cody CarnesSend us a textO Christ be magnifiedLet His praise ariseChrist be magnified in meO Christ be magnifiedFrom the altar of my lifeChrist be magnified in meWhen thinking about this week's podcast, I started to think about a song that’s been on my mind — a lot. In the year or so past since our church introduced it, the song has just grown on me. You may already be aware of it and have noticed it by the title: Christ Be Magnified. This son...
2023-08-0725 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastSome Thoughts On The Church Post-COVIDSend us a textThere has been a lot that has happened within the greater culture which has had ripple effects on the church since COVID. Today's episode looks at the sobering reality: church attendance is down, giving is down, and ministry in general has taken a hit...much of it still a fallout from all we experienced within 2020 and beyond. But within this season lies great opportunity. The fields are ripe and ready for harvest. There are some lessons to be learned from what we went through and where we go from here. For me (Derek) much o...
2023-07-1742 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastLong Live The King! - Psalm 72 (Summer of Psalms)Send us a textMay his name endure forever, his fame continue as long as the sun! Psalm 72:17Rounding out this 3-part "Summer Of Psalms" series, this episode takes us to Psalm 72. It is a prayer and proclamation for the coming king. In many ways it applies to King Solomon who would take the throne after the reign of his father, King David. But even more, the passage applies to the ultimate King, Jesus Christ. When we read through this chapter and start inserting Jesus' name into these attributes, it adds a freshness and a persp...
2023-06-2627 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastPraising The God Who Provides - Psalm 65 (Summer of Psalms)Send us a textKicking off a short 3-part series, Derek returns to the Psalms for another "Summer of Psalms" edition of the podcast (always a favorite!). In this episode we look at Psalm 65. In it, we see David outlining the various provisions of God. It begins simply by stating God hears and answers prayer. From there, He is is a God Who not only creates the world but sustains it as well. In all that this Psalm describes, we give praise and worship as a response. The Lord is good and worthy of praise! By awes...
2023-06-1230 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastThoughts From A Recovering Worship-BingerSend us a textAnd Samuel said, “Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams. 1 Samuel 15:22Today's episode is a bit autobiographical but it is shared in the hopes that this is a common feeling many of us have at various points in our faith. A question to consider: are you taking anything in your walk with Christ and elevating it above the place that belongs to Him alone? For me...
2023-05-0840 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastThese Truths We Hold (THIS GREAT GOSPEL)Send us a textAs we look at the world around us, it is important to continually come back to the main tenets and non-negotiables of our faith. We have a legacy of faith going back generations upon generations; all the way to the early church and founding fathers (apostles) who spread the name of Christ following His ascension. In this episode we look at the need to know the truth, be grounded in it, and to share it with others. In this, our testimony plays a big role. In this episode, Derek shares the Apos...
2023-04-1040 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastPARABLES — THE SOWER (Mark 4:1-20)Send us a textWe're starting a new series for the next 3 weeks called Parables. In the Gospels, Jesus used parables as a means to teach His discipes and followers a deeper spiritual truth. The stories He used were not always for the greater audience, but rather for those who would genuinely follow and obey His words. This first episode takes us to a well-known passage in Mark 4 called The Parable Of The Sower. There are 4 different types of soil or ground that the seed (the word of God) can be sown into. The Sower is Christ. Our he...
2023-03-1336 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastBE GENEROUS - Giving Of Our Time & TalentsSend us a textIT'S THE 100TH EPISODE! YAY! Thanks for listening in. “The worst sin against stewardship is to waste your life.” R.C. Sproul “The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.” unknownBut the master replied, “You wicked and lazy servant! If you knew I harvested crops I didn’t plant and gathered crops I didn’t cultivate, why didn’t you deposit my money in the bank? At least I could have gotten some interest on it.” Matthew 25:26,27With the Parable of the Talents as our bac...
2023-02-2032 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastBE GENEROUS - Stewarding Money & ResourcesSend us a text“Abundance isn’t God’s provision for me to live in luxury. It’s His provision for me to help others live. God entrusts me with His money not to build my kingdom on earth, but to build His kingdom in heaven.” Randy Alcorn“There are 2 questions a steward needs to consider: 1. Who owns it? 2. How much is enough?” Ron BlueFrom everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. Luke 12:48As we take...
2023-02-1342 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastThe Armor Of God - Shoes Of The Gospel Of Peace, Shield Of Faith (Ephesians 6:15,16)Send us a textAnd, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one. Ephesians 6:15,16The next items in the armor of God are the shoes of the gospel of peace and the shield of faith. Both components are used in our walk with the Lord. Shoes are protective; we must wear the right footwear to be ready for the battle. They are also offensive; shoes take...
2023-01-2333 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastThe Armor Of God - The Belt Of Truth, The Breastplate Of Righteousness (Ephesians 6:14)Send us a textStand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness Ephesians 6:14Continuing on in the study of the armor of God, this episode begins our discussion of the various pieces of the armor itself. A belt and a breastplate are both crucial parts. The belt of truth holds the rest of the parts together. It is what everything else hinges on and depends on. The breastplate of righteousness is protective - it guards our hearts; the place that Christ has won and now lays claim to if...
2023-01-1627 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastLooking Back At His FaithfulnessSend us a textFor this last episode of 2022, Derek takes a moment to reflect and ask some questions that help us look at where we have been this year. In that reflection, are we able to see how God has led us and been faithful to us? Looking back and pointing to those landmarks throughout the past weeks and months brings us into a place of worship and adoration of our Lord. And that is a fitting place to end the year, knowing that all we do and all we are is for His glory! God bless...
2022-12-2639 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastThings I'm Thankful For...My TestimonySend us a textIn the concluding episode of this series, I (Derek) share my own testimony and salvation experience in Christ. Along with this, the journey of faith and ups and downs along the way are discussed. A lot of personal insights and lessons learned are shared in the hopes that someone else will be strengthened and encouraged in their own walk with Christ. Jesus is the reason for the turns my life has taken. I'm grateful and thankful to know Christ and pray that you have (or will have) taken that step of faith to make...
2022-11-2147 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastThings I'm Thankful For...The FamilySend us a textStarting out a new series for the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. For myself (Derek) I find it good to ponder what it is I am truly grateful for in this season. One thing that quickly comes to mind is my family. My wife and kids are a blessing from the Lord and a component of my life that I have to express praise and thankfulness over. This episode looks at the fact that families are a gift to us from God. They are also a means to display His goodness. Finally...
2022-11-0734 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastLessons From The PsalmsSend us a textAs it can be somewhat of a "deep dive" to examine the Psalms in just one 40 minute episode, Derek looks at an overview of what the book has taught him. In recent weeks, studying the 150 different chapters included in Psalms have been eye-opening and revealing. This episode attempts to pull together some of the main themes (at least from recent study) and put them into a teaching that encourages us all to dig deeper into these chapters. Ending with a challenge ("read a Psalm a day"), Derek invites the listener to discover what cha...
2022-10-0344 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastWhom Shall I Send? Isaiah’s Prayer in Isaiah 6:8 (Prayers Of The Bible)Send us a textThen I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8Prayers can be brief and really any interaction in which we respond, inquire, ask, or wait upon the Lord is a prayer. The statement "Here am I. Send me!" that Isaiah utters in Isaiah 6:8 is one such prayer. It is a response to the Lord's question "Who will go?" In looking at this exchange, we see that the Lord uses imperfect people like us for His mis...
2022-09-2637 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastTurn Your Eyes Upon Jesus (Hymns That I Love)Send us a textEach podcast in the Hymns That I Love series will feature a hymn from Derek’s latest release Hymns Vol. 1. Join me all series long as we dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of these beloved songs. TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS (HYMNS THAT I LOVE) Turn Your Eyes Upon JesusWords/Music: Helen Howarth Lemmel (1922) O soul, are you weary and troubled?No light in the darkness you see?There’s light for a look at the Savior,And life mo...
2022-08-0828 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastThe Old Rugged Cross (Hymns That I Love)Send us a textEach podcast in the Hymns That I Love series will feature a hymn from Derek’s latest release Hymns Vol. 1. Join me all series long as we dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of these beloved songs. THE OLD RUGGED CROSS (HYMNS THAT I LOVE) The Old Rugged CrossWords/Music: George Bennard (1912)On a hill far away, stood an old rugged CrossThe emblem of suff'ring and shameAnd I love that old Cross where the dearest and bestFor...
2022-08-0119 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastNothing But The Blood (Hymns That I Love)Send us a textEach podcast in the Hymns That I Love series will feature a hymn from Derek's latest project, "HYMNS VOL. 1". Join me all series long as we dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of these amazing songs. NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD (HYMNS THAT I LOVE)Nothing But The BloodWords: Robert Lowry (1876)Music: PLAINFIELDWhat can wash away my sin?Nothing but the blood of Jesus.What can make me whole again?Nothing but the blood of Jesus.O...
2022-07-2523 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastI Love To Tell The Story (Hymns That I Love)Send us a textEach podcast in the Hymns That I Love series will feature a hymn from Derek's latest project, "HYMNS VOL. 1". Join me all series long as we dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of these amazing songs. I LOVE TO TELL THE STORY (HYMNS THAT I LOVE)Words: Katherine Hankey (1866)Music: William G. Fischer (1869)I love to tell the story of unseen things above, Of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love; I love to tell the story, because I k...
2022-07-1822 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastHis Eye Is On The Sparrow (Hymns That I Love)Send us a textEach podcast in the Hymns That I Love series will feature a hymn from Derek's latest project, "HYMNS VOL. 1". Join me all series long as we dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of these amazing songs. HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW (HYMNS THAT I LOVE)Words: Civilia Durfee Martin (1905) Music: Charles Hutchinson GabrielWhy should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come,Why should my heart be lonely, and long for heaven and home,When Jesus is my port...
2022-07-1123 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastThe Weight Of The CallSend us a textThe weight of the call on the believer is a real thing. It shouldn’t feel burdensome as a nagging obligation, but sometimes it does feel that way. And I think there are other Christians feeling this way because life has changed so much in a relatively short period of time. Cultural decline is one thing. The church not being the church is another. Seemingly a falling away has already started in some aspects and it saddens those who sense a diminishing return for the investment in kingdom work.So…all of that b...
2022-05-0932 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastRealize The Call (LIVING BEHIND ENEMY LINES)Send us a textAfter defining what the battle looks like (Recognize The Battle - Part 1 of LIVING BEHIND ENEMY LINES), we next have to step out and look at action steps on our part. Christians must always keep the Gospel front and center in our lives -- in our interactions and conversations. We must unified around a common set of beliefs, majoring on the majors and minoring on the minors. Finally, we must keep our "antennae" up as we go throughout each day. Where are the opportunities to insert the love of Christ and the Gospel mess...
2022-04-2525 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastRecognize The Battle (LIVING BEHIND ENEMY LINES)Send us a textBe sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31As we consider the world around us, it is good to take an honest assessment of what we are up against within the culture as Christians. The decline of Christian thought and influence has led to an increase of pagan thought; goodlessness is on the rise. Considering that, we liv...
2022-04-1832 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastWhich Thief Are You?Send us a textOne of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, “Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!” But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.” And he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:39-43Looking at t...
2022-04-1132 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastPraying For America (Part 2)Send us a textFinishing up and going further into areas of prayer for this land, this episode again leads us to intercede and believe God for a great move. God is faithful. This country has roots in Christianity that run deep and are central to our founding. Still we have left many of those things behind as we have allowed the influence of a pagan society to grow and a Christian one to diminish. This week we focus on praying over our government, from the highest to the lowest level. We also pray for the church to ha...
2022-03-2829 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastPraying For America (Part 1)Send us a textIf my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14Looking at the state of our nation, there are many things that can concern us as Christians. But our response must be bathed in prayer as we contemplate how we live in Christ. Today's podcast is a bit outside of the lines as various aspects of prayer are addressed. The need for pers...
2022-03-2127 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastA World On FireSend us a textHow do we navigate life as Christians through all that is happening in our world? We know the last 2+ years have been chaotic. There is much that does not make sense and much that causes fear and worry to increase if we are not grounded. Today's episode helps us find some anchor points in the midst of the turmoil we see. Jesus told us in John 16:33: I have said these things to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have...
2022-03-1431 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastELIJAH (Profiles In Courage)Send us a textFinishing out the Profiles In Courage series, we are looking at 1 Kings 18 and the encounter of Elijah with the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel. This interaction is a glimpse into the faith of one of the Old Testament's most notable prophets. Yet the Book of James reminds us "Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth." (James 5:17) As much as we may think Elijah was a super-human believer, he...
2022-03-0728 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastJOHN THE BAPTIST (Profiles In Courage)Send us a textAn interesting profile in courage in the New Testament is John the Baptist. John is not a character we see for too long. But his mission is clear: he is to prepare the way for the Messiah. In so doing, he called people to a baptism of repentance...of readying one's heart. He was bold in his approach; so much so that he offended the religious leaders of his day. But he did not shy away from pointing out their hypocrisy. The same opponents he faced would be the ones Jesus would face.
2022-03-0132 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastNOAH (Profiles In Courage)Send us a textIn this relaunch of a series introduced last year, we are looking this episode at Noah. Noah may seem like this larger than life character in the Bible. An ark, a flood, a rainbow, and a charge to repopulate and fill the Earth. It is popular in some circles to dismiss some Old Testament Bible stories (like Noah) as mere mythological fantasies. Stories that became tall tales, but didn't actually happen. But consider if Noah actually did happen and that his context wasn't so different than what we experience today. A man ri...
2022-02-2131 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastGIDEON (Profiles In Courage)Send us a text“Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.” Judges 6:15The story of Gideon is a compelling one for anyone ever confronted with feeling inadequate or undeserving to follow God's call. Gideon is an unlikely choice as a leader of God's people but God sees the potential in him before he sees it in himself. Through the process, Gideon finds confirmation of God's call to lead Israel against the Midianites. And in the end the batt...
2022-02-1433 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastAn Enduring Faith - James 5 (THE BOOK OF JAMES)Send us a textFinishing up the Book of James series, James tackles some big topics in the final chapter. He is direct and to the point when it comes to the dishonest wealthy in society -- whether in the church or outside of the church. It is wrong to act fraudulantly with workers and to use wealth as a means for unchecked power. From there, James shifts to a theme that we've seen before in his opening verses of Chapter 1: be patient and endure suffering. He mentions Job and the prophets of the Old Testament as examp...
2022-02-0726 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastMatters Of Conduct - James 4 (THE BOOK OF JAMES)Send us a textIn James 4, there are some new themes being introduced as well as the repetition of various ideas the author has already addressed. As a side note, any time the Bible repeats something, our ears should perk up. James does this often and by the end of the book we have a fairly strong grasp on the key takeaways from these 5 chapters. James 4:14 states "You do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. " This is an important conc...
2022-01-3125 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastThe Power Of The Tongue - James 3 (THE BOOK OF JAMES)Send us a textLife and death are in the power of the tongue. Proverbs 18:21One very prominent theme in the Book of James is the concept of Christian conduct. How are we to live? What are the markings of our faith? What are the words and things we say (or don't say)? James 3 is the backdrop for this episode and much of the chapter includes the famous "Taming of the tongue" passage. James believes that the tongue is a small, yet powerful part of our bodies. Powerful enough to do great harm if left uncheck...
2022-01-2427 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastFaith Involves Action - James 2 (THE BOOK OF JAMES)Send us a textContinuing on in James, the second chapter introduces some new themes will elaborating on some truths already presented in the first chapter. James places a high priority on morality and ethical responsibility in Christ. As such, there should be no partiality within the Body. Furthermore, the law of liberty we have in Jesus frees us to keep all the commands and live a life worth of His calling. Finally, James extends further the idea of not just hearing but acting upon the word. Faith without works is dead and this is a central focus...
2022-01-1727 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastSteadfast Under Trial - James 1 (THE BOOK OF JAMES)Send us a textI'm really excited to take the next few weeks of the podcast to jump into the Book of James. James is a book that is sort of a New Testament answer to the Book of Proverbs. There's much in terms of action steps of faith. Much in terms of wisdom and acting upon the wisdom of the Lord, not man. "Authentic faith" is a phrase I think of when I read James. He challenges us to not just hear the word, but to do something with it. Today's episode sets up some of the co...
2022-01-1026 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastNew Year, New YouSend us a textBehold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19Today's podcast is foundational for a new year and looks at what things must mark the life of a believer if he or she is to grow in Christ. Some of these are basic points and seemingly "no-brainers." Yet it is by reading God's word, being in prayer and in fellowship with other Christians that we grow and mature. As we do, w...
2022-01-0335 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastIt's Time To Dream AgainSend us a textAnd it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions. Joel 2:28Coming to the end of another year, this week's podcast challenges us to look at where we've been and where we are going and evaluate what God is impressing on our hearts. There are a lot of questions we have coming into 2022. But one thing is certain: we serve the God who makes impo...
2021-12-2726 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastSilent Night (Songs Of The Season)Send us a textEach podcast in the Songs Of The Season series will feature a Christmas hymn. Join me all month long as we dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of these beloved carols. SILENT NIGHT (SONGS OF THE SEASON)Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream fr...
2021-12-2420 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastAway In A Manger (Songs Of The Season)Send us a textEach podcast in the Songs Of The Season series will feature a Christmas hymn. Join me all month long as we dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of these beloved carols. AWAY IN A MANGER (SONGS OF THE SEASON)Away in a mangerNo crib for a bed,The little Lord Jesus Laid down his sweet head.The stars in the sky Looked down where he lay,The little Lord Jesus Asleep in the hayThe cattl...
2021-12-2014 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastO Holy Night (Songs Of The Season)Send us a textEach podcast in the Songs Of The Season series will feature a Christmas hymn. Join me all month long as we dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of these beloved carols. O HOLY NIGHT (SONGS OF THE SEASON)O holy night, the stars are brightly shining It is the night of our dear Savior's birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices For yo...
2021-12-1715 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastO Come All Ye Faithful (Songs Of The Season)Send us a textEach podcast in the Songs Of The Season series will feature a Christmas hymn. Join me all month long as we dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of these beloved carols. O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL (SONGS OF THE SEASON)O come all ye faithful Joyful and triumphant O come ye O come ye to Bethlehem Come and behold Him Born the King of Angels O come let us adore Him O come let us adore Him O come let...
2021-12-1317 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastO Come O Come Emmanuel (Songs Of The Season)Send us a textEach podcast in the Songs Of The Season series will feature a Christmas hymn. Join me all month long as we dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of these beloved carols. O COME O COME EMMANUEL (SONGS OF THE SEASON)O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel O come, Thou Day-Spring Come and cheer Our spirits...
2021-12-1017 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastWhat Child Is This? (Songs Of The Season)Send us a textEach podcast in the Songs Of The Season series will feature a Christmas hymn. Join me all month long as we dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of these beloved carols. WHAT CHILD IS THIS? (SONGS OF THE SEASON)What Child is this Who, laid to rest On Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping? This, this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and angels sing Haste, haste, to bring Him l...
2021-12-0620 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastJoy To The World (Songs Of The Season)Send us a textEach podcast in the Songs Of The Season series will feature a Christmas hymn. Join me all month long as we dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of these beloved carols. JOY TO THE WORLD (SONGS OF THE SEASON)Joy to the world, the Lord is come Let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare Him room And Heaven and nature sing And Heaven and nature sing And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing Joy to the World, the Sav...
2021-12-0317 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastHark! The Herald Angels Sing (Songs Of The Season)Send us a textEach podcast in the Songs Of The Season series will feature a Christmas hymn. Join me all month long as we dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of these beloved carols. HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING (SONGS OF THE SEASON)Hark! The herald angels sing,“Glory to the newborn King! Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled.” Joyful, all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies, With th’angelic host proclaim: “Christ is born in Bethlehem...
2021-11-2922 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastAs For Me And My House — Joshua 24:15 (My Favorite Verses)Send us a textExcited to close this My Favorite Verses series with this last podcast, taken from Joshua 24:15 - And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. This verse is important because just as it laid a choice before the Israelites, a choice is laid before us as wel...
2021-11-2222 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastHis Eye Is On The Sparrow — Matthew 6:25-27 (My Favorite Verses)Send us a textTherefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? Matthew 6:25-27A c...
2021-11-1528 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastFighting With The Right Weapon — 2 Corinthians 10:4,5 (My Favorite Verses)Send us a textThis week we are diving into a verse that perhaps isn't too popular for many people. I grew up listening to various genres of Christian music and one band I heard (a metal group), had a song with this verse in it. So every time I heard the song, I was reminded of the verse: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;). Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into capt...
2021-11-0826 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastTrust And Be Led — Proverbs 3:5,6 (My Favorite Verses)Send us a textThis month's blog series, My Favorite Verses, focuses on some verses and passages from the Bible that are near and dear to my heart. To dive into these verses and pull out some key truths has been a goal of mine for awhile. It is difficult to pick just a few...this might be a series I have to come back to again! But I have picked 4 verses and 2 are from the Old Testament and 2 are from the New Testament. This week is Proverbs 3:5,6 -- Trust in the Lord with all your...
2021-11-0125 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastDear Hurt & Grieving (Letters To The Hurting)Send us a textThe Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4Rounding out this Letters To The Hurting series, we are ending on a subject matter that is difficult but necessary. So many are hurting due to grief; both in the church and in the world at large. We know many are walking paths of silent sorrow and the journey through pain of loss can be a hard road. Still, we are called to...
2021-10-0129 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastDear Worried & Afraid (Letters To The Hurting)Send us a textThe past few months have brought much in terms of fear into our daily lives. As Christians, we are told repeatedly in Scripture to "Fear not." But why is this so hard to put into practice, especially as we see a world deteriorating around us? When fear rises, we must put into practice other patterns of behavior and ways of thinking. We must consistently rest in God's word. We must remain in prayer. And we must put fear underneath the authority of Christ, day after day. Knowing that we are seen and that...
2021-09-2030 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastDear Doubter (Letters To The Hurting)Send us a textI have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 Doubt is a real thing we can struggle with at time to time as Christians. We can start to face certain situations that cause us to stand back and say "Is all of this Jesus stuff real? Is there a Heaven? Is there a Hell? Does God even exist?" Those questions are not bad in and of themselves. It is good to allow our faith to go through seasons where we our questions lead us to inve...
2021-09-1333 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastDear Insecure (Letters To The Hurting)Send us a textInsecurity, I believe, comes from putting our hope in the wrong thing. As Christians, we know and understand hope is in Jesus. Yet when circumstances in life press us, we often turn to other things to give us peace or comfort. Insecurity pops up when we haven't properly understood our standing in Christ -- our identity comes from Him. When we have the proper knowledge of who we are and Who He is, we struggle much less with insecurity.This week's podcast looks at those big questions: "Who am I? What is my...
2021-09-0628 min
The DeVaney Music PodcastEpisode #2: Derek Charles JohnsonIn Episode #2 of The DeVaney Music Podcast, Ian DeVaney interviews songwriter and worship musician, Derek Charles Johnson, who also happens to be the host of the AS BOLD AS LIONS Blog and Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/devmusicpod/support
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As Bold As Lions PodcastDear Worn Out & Weary (Letters To The Hurting)Send us a textRest time is not waste time. It is economy to gather fresh strength. It is wisdom to take occasional furlough. In the long run, we shall do more by sometimes doing less. Charles Spurgeon In this first week of a new series, Derek and Corrie dive into the area of weariness in the life of the believer. Burn out, stress, feeling tired...these are all natural things we can feel from time to time. But how are we called to balance the demands of life as we trust in Jesus? The exampl...
2021-08-3026 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastThe Reality Of Heaven (The Blessed Hope)Send us a textClosing out this series on The Blessed Hope, we turn our eyes to Heaven and pull out some Biblical truths that tell us about what it will be like. Being this is such an enormous topic, a podcast like this only begins to scratch the surface. But what are the some of most notable things we learn about Heaven? Streets of gold, no night or day, continual light (from the Son), new bodies, mansions/houses for those who go there, and continual worship around the throne. These are just a few of things we t...
2021-08-2337 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastSharing Our Faith In Light Of Eternity (The Blessed Hope)Send us a textBecause, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9This week's podcast and blog take a bit of a turn in focus and format. This week is a bit of a rapidfire, "Sharing Your Faith 101"-type of discussion. There is a way that I believe we can prompt discussion and ask questions for those who are perhaps on the fence about Jesus and salvation. Much of the time it is simply allowing God...
2021-08-1633 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastStaying Ready (The Blessed Hope)Send us a textThere's a song by the late Larry Norman that the group DCTalk covered in the latter years of their career. The song is titled "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" and in it are these lines: There's no time to change your mind, the Son has come and you've been left behind. This episode centers on the topic this song addresses: the return of Christ. To be ready means to be prepared and we can learn much about preparation through Jesus' parable about The Ten Virgins (or Bridesmaids). Those who had their lamps full o...
2021-08-0921 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastThe Big Question: When Will Jesus Come Back? (The Blessed Hope)Send us a textPicking up a new series, The Blessed Hope, we are looking at the return of Christ and some of the elements surrounding this glorious event. From Titus 2 we read: Waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. Titus 2:13 Jesus' return IS the blessed hope. It is what our hearts long for: the hope of spending eternity in Heaven with our Savior is a hope nothing in this world can compete with. This podcast episode looks more specifically at the question of "When?" ...
2021-08-0223 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastESTHER (Profiles In Courage)Send us a textA true profile in courage, Esther is the story of a Jewish girl who became Queen over Persia and was God's instrument to save her people. If you've read the story, you know the almost "Hollywood-like" sequence of events. There's good vs. evil in the narrative of Mordecai and Haman. There's the unlikely rise to queen by Hadassah; who becomes Esther. And there's God's providence through it all...knowing there was a plan in place and He used simple, obedient people to usher it in. What about us? Do we read a stor...
2021-07-2626 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastSTEPHEN (Profiles In Courage)Send us a textAs the first martyr of the early church, we see a unique boldness in the character of Stephen. He is a man full of the Holy Spirit. He has a wisdom that cannot be argued with since he speaks the truth about Jesus. Still, he came up against an authority that did not like what he was saying -- true or not. The Jewish leaders brought him up on false charges, held a sham trial, and hauled him out to execute him by stoning. We don't like to think much about persec...
2021-07-1930 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastJOSEPH (Profiles In Courage)Send us a textAnother profile that is worth consideration is Joseph. Perhaps the path of Joseph's life would not have been the one he would pick if given the choice. Most of us would rather not endure the suffering that Joseph went through. Sold into slavery as a young man and abandoned by his brothers, Joseph started at the lowest place possible. Still, God's favor was upon him and he was given the opportunity to advance. When we pick up the story of Joseph in this episode, he is being summoned by Pharaoh to interpret a dream...
2021-07-1227 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastDAVID (Profiles In Courage)Send us a textWe are starting a 4 week podcast series on PROFILES IN COURAGE; Bible characters that we can draw strength from as we examine how they lived in a moment of time that challenged their faith. The opposition we face in this world: trials, tests, and persecution...none of them are new. The tried and true stories of the Bible (David and Goliath, Daniel in the lion's den, Noah and the flood, and others) all show us how to conduct ourselves in the midst of a world or culture opposed to the things of God. ...
2021-07-0531 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastGrateful For All His Faithfulness - Psalm 138 (Summer of Psalms)Send us a textWrapping up this series, Summer of Psalms, this podcast focuses on Psalm 138. This is a passage that deals with the notion of being grateful and thankful before God. An "attitude of gratitude" is not something we naturally have within us. But when we stop and consider what God has done for us and His very nature, we are drawn into a place where we see Him as good. That goodness leads us to trust Him and thank Him for who He is. We also see in this Psalm that God answers our p...
2021-06-2826 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastOur Refuge & Fortress - Psalm 91 (Summer of Psalms)Send us a textHe who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1,2Psalm 91 is referred to as the "Soldier's Psalm" and for good reason: it is a Psalm about doing battle. In a world that projects hate and animosity towards Christians, we sense that the days we live in are full of evil. The enemy is strong and real, but our God is just as real and so...
2021-06-2122 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastA Promise Of Restoration - Psalm 51 (Summer of Psalms)Send us a textPsalm 51 is a compelling Psalm about broken fellowship with God and the desire to have that fellowship restored. In context, the Psalm was written by David after his sin with Bathsheba. We know that the sins of adultery and murder weighed heavily on David's heart. Although his sin affected others around him, it was ultimately the Lord that he sinned against. David recognizes all of this and through Psalm 51, he implores God not to take away the presence of His Holy Spirit. In being restored, he also believes he can be used...
2021-06-1432 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastThe Heavens Declare His Glory! - Psalm 19 (Summer of Psalms)Send us a textThe heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims His handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. Psalm 19:1,2In my opinion, some of the most poetic and beautifully written words of Scripture are those found in Psalm 19. The Psalm starts out pointing us to the nature of the Lord: His vastness and His soverignty over our lives. It then takes a turn. It considers the law of the Lord and the fact that His law is good and perfect. Because the Lord is a g...
2021-06-0723 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastResting In The Shepherd - Psalm 23 (Summer of Psalms)Send us a textStarting a new podcast series in conjunction with a blog series that posts at derekcharlesjohnson.com/blog. Summer of Psalms is the series and all month long, we'll be diving into various Psalms in Scripture and pulling out meanings and themes. Psalm 23 is probably the most well-known Psalm in the entire Bible. It is a passage that acknowleges who God is and what our reponse should be to His revealed character. We find our rest in Him. We find our hope in our Shepherd. And that knowledge should lead us into deeper...
2021-05-3118 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastJesus & Peter - Prior To/Following The Crucifixion (ENCOUNTERS)Send us a textAn interesting encounter to finish up this batch of episodes, we are looking at Peter: prior to Jesus' death and after His resurrection. Why is this encounter important? We know a lot about Peter but in the hours immediately preceding Jesus' crucifixion, he is led astray but doubt and fear. He denies Christ 3 times. It is probably his lowest point. From there, he and the other disciples scatter. In 3 day's time however, Jesus is raised and He goes on to appear to the disciples, including Peter. He makes a point to address Peter and asks...
2021-05-2419 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastJesus & The Woman At The Well (ENCOUNTERS)Send us a textIn John 4, Jesus has an unlikely encounter. He approaches a Samaritan woman who is drawing water from a well and asks her for a drink. This request of course, sets up a conversation that for the woman, is life-altering. Jesus establishes Himself as the Messiah and for this woman, there are definitely implications. She must now go and tell others about this man who “Told me everything I ever did.” Her life is now changed because she encountered Jesus. We see in Jesus the need to approach those we perhaps see as unloveabl...
2021-05-1716 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastJesus & The Transfiguration (ENCOUNTERS)Send us a textHe was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” Matthew 17:5The Transfiguration is a watershed moment for the disciples. It is a moment in which they see Jesus in radiant glory. It is an encounter that changes them as it is validates who Jesus is: He is the Son of God. The Father is pleased with the Son. There is unity between them. The moment of this mountain was meant t...
2021-05-1014 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastJesus & The Rich Young Ruler (ENCOUNTERS)Send us a textOf all the encounters we talk about with Jesus, there are some that don't always go as we think they should. The Rich Young Ruler meeting Jesus is one such encounter. Here we see a man who has it all; wealth, a strong stature in society, and he's overall a "good person." But as we dig deeper, we see he comes to Jesus with an aching in his heart. He's done all that he can to obey the law and check all the boxes in life. What else is left that he must do to...
2021-05-0314 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastGetting Ready To Say "I Do" (WALKING THE PATH)Send us a textAll that we have been talking about over the past few weeks (singleness, dating, getting engaged), culminates in the step of "taking the plunge" and getting married. The time leading up to this day and the days, weeks, and months following are very critical. Several things discussed in the podcast and blog (available at www.derekcharlesjohnson.com) are the need to build a firm foundation in Christ and to develop good, godly habits even before going to the altar. By taking the time to truly get to know each other and how one ano...
2021-04-2628 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastIntentional Dating, Part 2 (WALKING THE PATH)Send us a textDerek and his wife Corrie share about "Walking The Path," a new podcast series accompanying a blog series of the same title at www.derekcharlesjohnson.com/blogThis week we are looking at dating from a Christian perspective. This is part 2 of 2 and encompasses several key bullet points that believers should follow as they enter into a dating relationship. There is much that can be said on such a topic and much has been written. Derek and Corrie share information that they believe would have been helpful as they were in thi...
2021-04-1918 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastIntentional Dating, Part 1 (WALKING THE PATH)Send us a textDerek and his wife Corrie share about "Walking The Path," a new podcast series accompanying a blog series of the same title at www.derekcharlesjohnson.com/blogThis week we are looking at dating from a Christian perspective. This is part 1 of 2 and encompasses several key bullet points that believers should follow as they enter into a dating relationship. There is much that can be said on such a topic and much has been written. Derek and Corrie share information that they believe would have been helpful as they were in thi...
2021-04-1218 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastWill I Be Single Forever? (WALKING THE PATH)Send us a textDerek and his wife Corrie share about "Walking The Path," a new podcast series accompanying a blog series of the same title at www.derekcharlesjohnson.com/blogThis week we are tackling the topic of singleness and looking at being single from a Christian perspective. Part of the hardest part we can struggle with as singles is waiting on God's timetable and waiting for the right mate. The patience that we must exhibit can sometimes get compromised, leading to hurt and pain if we decide to rush the process. God wants us...
2021-04-0525 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastThe Cross Is Bare, The Tomb Is Empty!Send us a textFor our sake He made Him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21Just a short word of encouragement this week as we move towards Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday. The cross is the focal point of our belief in Christ. Everything centers upon it and flows from it. In addition, the empty tomb is a reality a watching world cannot ignore. Jesus died but He did not stay in the grave. We must ask "Why did He have to d...
2021-03-2911 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastWhat's A Christian Response To Cancel Culture?Send us a text“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." Isaiah 43:18,19Perhaps no other buzzword has come along in the last year or so than the term "cancel culture." That and the idea of being "woke" are pervasive points of view seeping into society as a whole and also the church. In this week's episode, Derek and Corrie unpack a bit of what ca...
2021-03-2227 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastJesus & The Man Born Blind (ENCOUNTERS)Send us a textEncounters with Jesus often reveal much about Jesus as well as much about the person He encounters and the other bystanders (family/friends/onlookers). In the story from John 9, Jesus heals a man born blind from birth. This causes quite a stir because it was a Sabbath and the Pharisees did not believe Jesus should heal on a day of rest. The Pharisees go to great lengths to discredit Jesus and the miracle. They call in the healed man to ask him who did this and how or what did He do to make...
2021-03-1520 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastJesus & The Demoniac (ENCOUNTERS)Send us a textAn encounter that always troubles me a bit when I read it is Jesus’ encounter with the demon-possessed man, or demoniac. This week we are focusing on the account taken from Mark 5. Through various onscreen adaptations, this encounter has been “fleshed out” to some degree and is usually a bit disturbing. This man lived among the tombs and had not just one demon, but a whole “legion” of demons. The man is not in his right mind. The demons make him do harmful things to himself. And he is beyond the point of being bound up o...
2021-03-0816 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastJesus & Nicodemus (ENCOUNTERS)Send us a text“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16Perhaps one of the most famous verses in the Bible, John 3:16 takes place during an encounter with Jesus. A Pharisee (a Jewish ruler and scholar) named Nicodemus comes to Jesus at night. Nicodemus has questions. He is truly seeking after something. The conversation develops into an opportunity for Christ to define what it means to be born again. He uses illustrations that Nicodemus understands and takes a concep...
2021-03-0114 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastJesus & The Woman With The Issue Of Blood (ENCOUNTERS)Send us a textDo you ever consider the one-on-one encounters Jesus had with people in the Gospels? How did each of those encounters affect the people involved and beyond? We know from each of these accounts no one met Jesus and went away unchanged. Everyone He touched, talked to, or delivered was drastically changed. These events speak to us today because we still need to encounter Jesus on a regular basis. When we come to know Him, we surrender our will and submit to His authority. He causes our hearts to soften; our lives will n...
2021-02-2215 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastBuilding A Faithful Legacy (HOMEFIRES)Send us a textRounding out a series based on the home, co-hosts Derek and Corrie Johnson discuss what it means to build a legacy for Christ within our homes. In order to do this, we must see that our mission is to be first and foremost, like Jesus. We have no higher goal or aim than to live out His Gospel as the standard for everything we do. Part of leaving a Godly legacy means we finish well. We do not allow our lives to retreat as we get older, rather we continue to engage those who...
2021-02-1627 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastAll In The Family (HOMEFIRES)Send us a textContinuing in this podcast series about the home, Derek and Corrie discuss the topic of raising kids in a Christ-centered environment. The reminder for us all is that our children are our primary mission field and that we must present the Gospel to them as parents. The years at home are when our kids are the most impressionable. Studies show that after leaving the home, they are less and less likely to follow the Lord if they never made a faith decision growing up. Talking about Jesus, reading the Bible, and praying are all...
2021-02-1122 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastAll In The Family (HOMEFIRES)Continuing in this podcast series about the home, Derek and Corrie discuss the topic of raising kids in a Christ-centered environment. The reminder for us all is that our children are our primary mission field and that we must present the Gospel to them as parents. The years at home are when our kids are the most impressionable. Studies show that after leaving the home, they are less and less likely to follow the Lord if they never made a faith decision growing up. Talking about Jesus, reading the Bible, and praying are all aspects...
2021-02-1022 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastLet's Talk About Marriage (HOMEFIRES)Send us a textThe very first episode of the As Bold As Lions podcast! This episode features a conversation between Derek and Corrie Johnson about marriage in conjunction with the HOMEFIRES blog series that is featured all month long at derekcharlesjohnson.com/blog. A verse that guides the HOMEFIRES series: But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and...
2021-02-0223 min