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Price. Sell. Paint.Real-Life Sales Techniques that Actually Work // Eric BarstowIn this episode, Eric Barstow from Painting Business Pro offers actionable insights on mastering sales in the painting industry. Eric breaks down common customer objections, shares proven closing strategies, and highlights the critical role of training sales representatives. By focusing on understanding customer motivations and building trust, he reveals how to significantly boost sales performance.The discussion explores key benchmarks for success and traces the evolution of Eric’s business model over the years. The conversation dives into the intricacies of sales training, emphasizing the importance of consistency and addressing the challenges of preparing effective salespeople....2025-01-2951 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersRomans 9 - To Whom Do You Have Trouble Showing Mercy?The apostle Paul addresses the issue of God's sovereignty and human responsibility in the context of salvation. He begins by expressing his deep concern and sorrow for his fellow Israelites, who have not fully embraced the message of Jesus as the Messiah. Paul explains that the promises and blessings given to the Israelites are significant and that God's faithfulness to His covenant with them remains unchanged. However, he highlights that being physically descended from Abraham does not automatically guarantee salvation. True membership in God's people is based on faith and personal relationship with Him. God hardens the hearts of...2024-01-0602 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersRomans 8 - What Can Separate You From the Love of God?Paul begins by stating that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. This means that through faith in Jesus, believers are forgiven of their sins and are no longer under the guilt and judgment that sin brings. Instead, they have been set free. Paul then introduces the concept of the Holy Spirit, who dwells within believers. He explains that the Spirit helps believers live according to God’s will and enables them to experience true life and peace. The Holy Spirit assures believers of their identity as children of God and heirs of His promises. Pa...2024-01-0601 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersRomans 7 - Why Do You Do the Things You Don’t Want to Do?The apostle Paul discusses the struggle between the desires of the flesh and the desires of the spirit. He begins by explaining that the law of Moses, which includes the Ten Commandments, is good and holy, but it reveals the presence of sin within us. Paul shares his own personal struggle with sin, acknowledging that even though he desires to do what is good, he often finds himself doing what he doesn't want to do. He describes a conflict within himself, where his mind desires to follow God's law, but his flesh or human nature is prone to sin. ...2024-01-0501 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersRomans 6 - Should You Go On Sinning?The apostle Paul addresses the concept of how believers should understand their relationship with sin and the transformative power of Jesus Christ. Paul begins by asking the question, “Should we continue sinning so that grace may increase?” He emphatically answers, “No!” and explains why. Paul explains that when a person chooses to follow Jesus and is baptized, they are united with Him in His death and resurrection. This means that their old sinful self is crucified with Christ, and they are no longer enslaved to sin. Just as Christ was raised from the dead, believers are raised to a new life...2024-01-0402 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersRomans 5 - How Does God Demonstrate His Love For You?Since we’ve been made right with God through faith, we experience peace with God through Jesus who gives us access to God’s unconditional love - His grace. In a relationship with God, we now see everything differently. For example, our suffering in life helps us learn how to persevere which helps us develop character which helps us grow to have hope. Everything is different because we now know what it’s like to experience God’s unconditional love which we can feel though His Spirit which lives in us! When we are powerless, Jesus is there to rescue u...2024-01-0301 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersRomans 4 - How Are You Made Right with God?The apostle Paul writes about Abraham from the Old Testament. Abraham lived a long time ago and is considered an important figure in the Bible. Paul explains that Abraham was justified or made right with God, not because of his good deeds, but because of his faith. Paul gives an example and explains that if someone works and earns money, their paycheck is not a gift but something they have earned. When it comes to a relationship with God, we can't earn our way into His favor. Instead, it is through faith, like Abraham had, that we are made...2024-01-0201 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersRomans 3 - Are You Righteous On Your Own Without Jesus? In light of the controversy in the Roman church, what’s the advantage in being Jewish? The Jewish people were entrusted with the words of God through which we are all made aware of our sin and our need for God! Paul emphasizes that both Jews and Gentiles alike are all under the power of sin and stand guilty before God. Paul quotes several Old Testament passages to emphasize the universality of human sinfulness, declaring that "there is no one righteous, not even one." The human heart is so broken we all need God. But the good news is...2024-01-0101 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersThrough the New Testament for Skeptics, Seekers, and Those Who Love ThemHave an open mind about faith and spiritual things? Whether you have walked with God for a long time or you are not event sure if there is a God, I want to invite you into an adventure! Let’s read 1 chapter a day and 5 chapters a week. Pray: "God, if you are real, show me who you are" OR "God, help me grow to understand you more." Read one chapter of the Bible. Watch or listen to the podcast about that episode. Journal what God reveals to you. I think we will be amazed at...2023-12-3100 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersRomans 2 - Do You Judge Others?Just after the list Paul writes describing the ways we have fallen short in our thoughts and our actions, he writes in Romans 2 about not judging others. He points out that it was God’s kindness in our lives that led us to turn to him. In other words, when we understood God loves us in spite of our sins, we willingly repented. We asked him for forgiveness. As followers of Jesus it should be our kindness towards others that leads towards their repentance to God. One of the biggest challenges in the early church was the ethnic and cu...2023-12-3102 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersRomans 1 - Do You Worship Created Things Rather Than the Creator?Paul writes to the Romans about his desire to come and visit and his calling as an apostle to the Gentiles, a messenger and witness that Jesus is the Son of God as demonstrated by his death on the cross and resurrection from the dead. This “gospel” or “good news” is that we can be made “right with God” by faith. In other words, when we try to follow all the rules in order to get to God, we will always fall short. And just in case we think we are righteous on our own not needing Jesus’ sacrifice, he reminds us...2023-12-3002 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersThrough Romans for Skeptics and Seekers - An OverviewWe meet Saul in the book of Acts. He begins as someone who opposed Christianity but becomes known as Paul and starts multi-ethnic churches throughout the Roman Empire. His letters were passed around from church to church and have become part of the New Testament. Understanding the context of his letters helps us understand what was happening so we can apply what we read to our lives. Having been expelled from Rome for a few years, the Jewish believers came back to find the Gentile believers were not following many of the Old Testament laws and rituals. Paul addresses...2023-12-2902 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 28 - How have you been able to BLESS others?With John Burke, founding pastor of Gateway Austin As we conclude the BLESS Challenge, have you been able to see God at work in your life and through your life as you’ve looked for ways to begin to pray, listen, engage, serve, and share your story with your neighbors, co-workers, family, and friends? What we see in the life of the apostle Paul is someone always looking to advance Jesus’ Kingdom to those around him whether he’s visiting a new city or on a boat heading to prison in Rome. In Acts 28, Paul finds himself shipwrecked on the is...2023-12-2804 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 27 - How Do You Respond to the Storms of Life?With Kenny Green from Gateway Central Austin Paul and others set sail from Caesarea to Rome, and despite the warnings from Paul about the dangers ahead, the centurion in charge of the voyage decides to continue. The journey becomes treacherous as they encounter strong winds and a violent storm. During the storm, the ship is severely damaged, and the crew fears for their lives. However, Paul receives a message from God, assuring him that everyone on board will survive. He encourages the crew and passengers to remain hopeful and not abandon ship. Eventually, the ship runs aground on the...2023-12-2804 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 26 - Do You Own Your Story?With Austin Gillis from Gateway Austin Paul stands before King Agrippa, passionately defending his faith and ministry. Paul recounts his encounter with Jesus, explains the alignment of his teachings with Jewish Scriptures, and emphasizes the hope of resurrection. The chapter showcases Paul’s unwavering commitment to sharing the message of Jesus and his desire for all to experience the same transformative encounter with Christ that he had. #newtestament #acts #jesus #faith #spirituality #christianity #outreach #mission #acts #evangelism 2023-12-2602 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 25 - Can You See God at Work in the Midst of Injustice?With Theodore Venter of Gateway Austin The Apostle Paul has been imprisoned in Caesarea. Festus, the new governor, learns about Paul’s case and travels to Jerusalem. Paul stands before Festus, and his accusers present their case against him. Paul defends himself against the accusations, stating that he has done nothing wrong according to Jewish law or the temple. Festus, realizing that the charges against Paul are primarily about Jewish religious disputes, offers him the opportunity to go to Jerusalem and be judged there. However, Paul, aware of the dangers and knowing he would not receive a fair trial, ap...2023-12-2502 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 24 - Are You Willing To Be Persecuted For Your Faith?With Natali Banuelos from Gateway Central Austin Paul stands trial before the Roman Governor Felix and defends himself against the false accusations. Felix and his wife Drusilla listen to Paul talk about faith in Christ, righteousness, and the coming judgment; however, Felix becomes afraid and ends the conversation without making a decision keeping Paul in custody. There are some places in this world where there is persecution for faith in Jesus. In spite of this, Christianity tends to grow at a quicker pace because of the sincerity of the Christ-followers as demonstrated in their willingness to suffer. #newtestament #acts...2023-12-2404 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 23 - Are You Trusting God’s Promises?With Jeff Stapleton from Gateway Austin In Acts, Paul is resting on a general promise of a better life with Jesus. He also has a specific promise he’s been holding onto. In Acts 9:15, Paul is promised that he would one day share the message of Jesus to Kings. God’s promises are not like ours. They aren’t hopes or dreams. They are guarantees. In Acts 23, Paul is talking to the Jewish religious leaders and gets punched in the mouth! A Roman commander grabs Paul and pulls him to the safety of a jail cell. “The Lord stood near Pau...2023-12-2302 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 22 - Are You Willing to Risk Sharing Your Faith Story?With Norman Garcia from Gateway Dripping Springs The apostle Paul risks everything to share the story of how he came to receive the Good News of God’s grace, forgiveness, and love. As Paul speaks to the violent crowd, he tries to meet them where they are. They are with him until he mentions including the Gentiles, and then they turn on him. If you are a follower of Jesus, are you willing to pray for and risk to share your faith story with others where you live our life every day? If you are exploring faith, might you be...2023-12-2203 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 21 - Are You Willing to Follow Jesus In Spite of the Risks?With Barbara Maureen from Gateway North Austin Paul and his traveling companions leave Ephesus in order to go to Jerusalem. His friends warn him not to go. Just as Jesus made his way to Jerusalem in spite of the danger, Paul had the same attitude. He was willing to die for his faith if necessary. The leaders in Jerusalem celebrate with Paul as he shares the news of so many Gentiles coming to Christ. The early church is not trying to end Judaism. They see following Jesus as the fulfillment of the Hebrew Scriptures. The rumors persist and an...2023-12-2102 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 20 - How Has Jesus Changed Your Everything? The writer of Acts also wrote the book of Luke, and in Acts 20, we see elements and events that mirror certain events in the book of Luke. Paul was on his way to Jerusalem just as Jesus had done. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. Paul prays and Eutychus comes back to life! As Paul bids farewell to the Ephesians, he summarizes his life goal: “I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news...2023-12-2003 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 19 - Do You Have the Spirit of God?With Isaiah Struve from Gateway North Austin Acts 19 tells the story of Paul's ministry in the city of Ephesus. Paul arrives in Ephesus and encounters some disciples who had only received the baptism of John the Baptist and were not yet aware of the Holy Spirit. Paul explains to them the full message of Jesus and baptizes them in the name of Jesus. As they are baptized, the Holy Spirit comes upon them, and they begin speaking in tongues and prophesying. For two years God works through Paul to perform many miracles, and people bring handkerchiefs and aprons from...2023-12-1904 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 18 - What Do You Do When You Are Asked to Stay?With Jeff Stapleton of Gateway Austin Paul follows a pattern - teach - change a few lives - make the rest of the town angry - get beaten - jailed - released then sent somewhere new. He lives in this powerful but beautifully chaotic rhythm. In Corinth the rhythm changes, God asks Paul to stay, and he finds community and invests in his community. #newtestament #acts #faith #spirituality #jesus #christianity #outreach #mission #bless#earlychurch 2023-12-1802 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 17 - Are You Willing to Share God’s Love in any Cultural Context?Matt McHugh from Gateway North Austin Paul’s life is in danger after sharing the message of Jesus in Thessalonica. Paul finds a much more receptive group in Berea. He then travels to Athens where the philosophers are asking Paul to share about this “new teaching.” Paul notices that everyone worships lots of gods in the city including “an unknown god.” He points out how God puts each of us in the exact time in history and place on this planet that gives us the best opportunity to find Him. As a result, some of the people became followers of Jesus. ...2023-12-1701 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 16 - How Do You Respond When Your Plans Fall Apart?Acts 16 continues Paul and his companion Silas travel to Asia, but the Spirit of God stops them. Paul has an open heart and open mind eventually sensing God guiding them to Macedonia. They come to a city called Philippi, where they meet a woman named Lydia, who is a worshiper of God. As Paul speaks to her and the other women gathered by the river, Lydia's heart is opened, and she and her household are baptized. While in Philippi, Paul and Silas encounter a slave girl who has a spirit of divination and Paul casts out the spirit in...2023-12-1601 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 15 - How Jewish Do You Have to Be to Follow a Jewish Messiah?With Julia Carlisle from Gateway North Austin A significant meeting takes place among early Christian leaders. Some are teaching that non-Jewish believers need to follow Jewish customs, such as circumcision, in order to be saved. This causes confusion and controversy within the early Christian community. The apostles and elders gather in Jerusalem to address this issue. During the meeting, the apostle Peter spoke, affirming that God accepts non-Jewish believers by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as He had done with the Jewish believers. Paul and Barnabas share stories of how God has worked among the Gentiles through their...2023-12-1505 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 14 - How Do You Love People When They’re Hard to Love?With Phil Wright, a Gateway Austin spiritual overseer Paul and Barnabas are in Iconium teaching about Jesus. Great numbers believe Paul’s compelling message, but some reject it. Not satisfied to simply disagree, they spread poisonous rumors and plot to harm Paul and Barnabas. Thankfully they escape unharmed and continue to teach about Jesus and heal in His name. The religious establishment stir up the crowd against them. They stone Paul and drag him outside town, leaving him for dead. Amazingly, Paul returns to the very people who brutally stoned him! #newtestament #acts #jesus #faith #spirituality #christianity #mission #bless #ou...2023-12-1502 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 13 - Are You Following Counterfeit Ideas Instead of the One True God?With Natali Banuelos from Gateway Central Austin Paul and Barnabas are set aside for the first missionary journey. In one stop, there is a false prophet spreading lies and saying he is the truth. In this dynamic moment and with an almost cinematic showdown, Paul rebukes him and says he is full of deceit and lies. The sorcerer is blinded and one of the political leaders is amazed and believes in Jesus! In Pisidian Antioch, Paul recounts God’s work in and through the history of Israel culminating in the death and resurrection of Jesus as the fulfillment of al...2023-12-1303 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 12 - Are You Using Your Freedom to Serve Others?Acts 12 with Peter Shenk.2023-12-1205 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 11 - Are You Willing to Follow the Spirit Wherever He Leads?In Acts 11, the more devout Jewish men who followed Jesus want to know why Peter would go into the home of a Gentile family to eat with them. Peter explains the visions and the Gentiles being filled with the Spirit, and they were no longer resistant. Persecution of the church leads to the church spreading to a new part of the world and the message of Jesus spread among the Jews and Greeks. #newtestament #faith #jesus #spirituality #christianity #mission #bless #acts #outreach 2023-12-1101 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 10 - Who Do You Consider Unclean?With Al Alonso, a Gateway Austin Spiritual Overseer A God-fearing Gentile and Roman Centurion named Cornelius has a vision to reach out to a man named Simon Peter. At the same time, Peter has a vision three times that what had been considered unclean was no longer unlcean. All of this leads to Peter leading Cornelius and his household to follow Jesus, and they experience the presence of the Holy Spirit and are baptized. #newtestament #acts #earlychurch #mission #bless #outreach #jesus #faith #spirituality #christianity 2023-12-1004 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 9 - Are You Open to God Transforming You?With Katelyn Rogers from Gateway Buda Saul is on his way to persecute followed of Jesus when he is blinded on the road to Damascus and hears the voice of Jesus! Ananias reluctantly follows the lead of the Holy Spirit to pray for the one coming to persecute them. Miraculously, Saul is healed and begins proclaiming Jesus is the Son of God! Soon he’s being persecuted for his new faith. As Peter is traveling to tell others about Jesus, he heals a man who had been paralyzed for 8 years and later prays for Dorcas who came back to li...2023-12-0903 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 8 - Do You Know God is Moving?With John Lee from Gateway South Austin The church is being persecuted. Saul is putting Christians in prison. God’s people are scattering. Yet, God is still moving powerfully and using his people to spread the good news of Jesus to a new part of the world. Philip goes to Samaria where God does incredible things through him. He drives out evil spirits, heals people, and proclaims Jesus. And people were putting their faith in Jesus because of what God was doing through Philip including an Ethiopian eunuch that gets baptized! What adventure is God inviting you to go on...2023-12-0802 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 7 - Do You Miss What God is Doing?With Andrea Wiggins, a Gateway Austin overseer In the book of Acts, many people are choosing to follow Jesus including several of the Jewish priests. The religious leaders make false accusations against Stephen and bring him in front of the Sanhedrin falsely accusing him of blasphemy. In Acts 7, Stephen gives his response walking through the way God worked throughout the history of Israel from Abraham and the promise, Joseph and the drought, Moses and the Exodus, Joshua and the Promised Land, David and Solomon and the Temple. He also points out the ways the people of Israel rejected God...2023-12-0701 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 6 - Are You Willing To Learn From Those Who May Be Different Than You?With Lisa Jacob from Gateway Pflugerville The disciples discover that the Greek widows had been overlooked in the daily distribution of food. Though the Hebraic widows receive their daily portion, the Grecian widows do not, furthering the disparity between the two communities and further marginalizing the Grecian community. Because of the grave injustice, the disciples step in. Instead of addressing the issue themselves, they empower the community to select Spirit-led leaders of wisdom to oversee this wrong being made right. They select 7 leaders - all of Grecian descent - to reallocate resources equitably and to submit to the leaders...2023-12-0603 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 5 - Do You Fear God More Than You Fear People?With Aman Quadri, Board of Director, Gateway in South Austin In Acts 5, the early church is known for its generosity, and as a result they are highly regarded by the people and persecuted by the religious authorities. The people bring out their sick family members and friends to be healed by the disciples. After being arrested and then freed by an angel, Peter and the other apostles tell the religious leaders: “We must obey God rather than human beings!” It’s in that context that Ananias and Sapphira die after lying about their generosity in order to impress others. They f...2023-12-0501 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 4 - With Whom Do You Spend Your Time?With Amber Andrade of Gateway South Austin When people look at your life, who do they say you spend time with? In Acts 4 we read about two men who were known to have hung out with Jesus. In fact, they had spent so much time being with Jesus that their lives reflected that of Him in how they talked AND how they walked. Because the religious leaders want nothing to do with Jesus, they try to stop Peter and John from speaking but Peter and John's response was "should we listen to you or to God? We can't help...2023-12-0402 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 3 - Who Needs to Hear Your Story?With Ricky Echeona of Gateway Austin In Acts 3 we see Peter and John encounter a man lame from birth. Peter miraculously calls this man up and God heals him. Everyone around the temple is amazed and it gathers a crowd. Peter proceeds to preach the good news of Jesus Christ. Your life is telling a story. If you’re following Jesus and He is transforming you that is the miracle. Share the story of what he has done and what he is doing in your life to those around you and watch how God uses it. #newtestament #faith #jesus #sp...2023-12-0302 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 2 - Are You Experiencing Life-Giving Community?The promised Holy Spirit comes with fire much like the burning bush or the pillar of fire of God’s presence during the Exodus. Miraculously the disciples can communicate in the languages of the Jews who came from all across the world for the Jewish holiday of Pentecost. Peter explains the disciples are not drunk as some suspected, they are filled with the Holy Spirit. He then shares with the crowd the work of God in the history of Israel and through the Messiah, Jesus. 3000 choose to follow Jesus! Not only that but the followers of Jesus live out th...2023-12-0202 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersActs 1 - How do you wait on God, stay engaged, and remain faithful?With Kelsie Rogers from Gateway Buda. As long as we are on earth we will always have a sense of longing for what we don’t yet have. People of faith SHOULD long for things and feel that tension! Let it bond you to God through prayerful dependency. Stay Engaged through prayer. Stay prayerful both personally to keep our union with God strong AND corporately with other believers… community builds our faith, strengthens us, encourages us, and keeps us hopeful. Stay Faithful. Like the appointing of Matthias in the midst of uncertainty, the work does...2023-12-0203 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersThe BLESS Challenge (Through the Book of Acts)The BLESS Challenge includes connecting with God through the Book of Acts and looking for ways to love, serve, and BLESS others. 1. Read through Acts Pray: “God, show me what you have for me today.” Read the chapter. Listen to the Spirit of God as you read. You may have thoughts that are from him on ways to apply what you are reading or questions to dive into more. Watch the video devotional from the Gateway Leaders. Write down how you sense God wants you to apply what you read in the comments or in your journal. 2. BLESS others Ask...2023-12-0101 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersJohn 21 - Do You Love Me?Jesus appears at the Sea of Galilee while the disciples are fishing. He calls out telling them to put their nets in again. They had not caught anything all night so they were resistant to the idea. They did it anyway, and they caught 153 fish! Jesus reinstates Peter into leadership giving him the opportunity to affirm his love three times just as he had denied Jesus three times the night of Jesus’ arrest. John ends his eyewitness account with the following: “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even...2023-11-3001 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersJohn 20 - Do You Believe (Even If You’ve Never Seen Him?)Mary Magdalene goes to the tomb early in the morning and notices that the stone has been rolled away. She runs to let the disciples know. Peter and John race to the tomb and find it empty. There is no body, and they believe. Mary sees two angels and talks with Jesus, but she doesn't recognize him until he calls her by name. She is sent out to tell the others. Jesus shows up among the disciples in a locked room and offers them peace and promises the Holy Spirit. Thomas was not there and says to the disciples...2023-11-2902 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersJohn 19 - Do You Know How Much God Loves You?Jesus endures a mockery of a trial and is sentenced to death by crucifixion. The Roman soldiers beat him and mock him by putting on him a purple robe, a crown of thorns, and a sign on the cross that says: “King of the Jews.” The soldiers nail Jesus to the cross. His cross is between two thieves. Eventually, Jesus cries out “It is finished” loud enough for John and the others there to hear. Jesus had accomplished his mission. He took upon himself the sins of humanity, and it kille...2023-11-2802 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersJohn 18 - What is Truth?After Jesus spends time praying with the disciples, it is in the Garden of Gethsemane where Judas brings the authorities to arrest Jesus. Peter attacks one of the guards and cuts off his ear (perhaps while attempting to cut off his head). Jesus heals the man. Later Peter denies he even knows Jesus. Jesus acknowledges his Kingdom is from another place and all with him follow the Spirit of Truth. Pilate asks: “What is truth?” Pilate releases Barabbas and convicts Jesus. #newtestament #faith #jesus #postchristianworld #spirituality #christianity #christian 2023-11-2702 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersJohn 17 - Are You Living Unified?Of all the things that Jesus could pray for his disciples before his departure, he prays for unity. He doesn’t pray for power, or for protection. Jesus says that our unity is proof to the world that Jesus came from God. He prayed for those already following him, and all those who would follow him in the future – that’s you and me! #newtestament #faith #jesus #postchristianworld #spirituality #christianity #christian 2023-11-2602 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersJohn 16 - Do You Want to Overcome the World?Jesus’ death and resurrection defeats “the prince of this world.” As he leaves the Spirit will come and guide the disciples into truth. Jesus encourages them with the following: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” #newtestament #jesus #faith #spirituality #postchristianworld #christianity #christian 2023-11-2501 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersJohn 15 - Do You Bear Fruit?Jesus refers to himself as the vine and that we are the branches who can be pruned by the Father so that we might bear fruit. Bearing fruit in the Scriptures means being transformed and bringing transformation to others. Jesus promises that if we remain in him, stay rooted in him, we will bear fruit just as naturally as a branch would bear fruit. He reminds us that apart from him we can do nothing. We can do good things and maybe even important things, but without him we cannot do any God things, things with an eternal significance. ...2023-11-2402 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersJohn 14 - Do You Know the Way, the Truth, and the Life?Jesus tells his disciples he is going to prepare a place for them because his Father's house has many rooms. Confused, they ask where he is going because they want to follow him. Then Jesus says: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) Truth is a person, and His name is Jesus. Jesus is the Source of Life. Jesus is the Way. Jesus then promises to send the Holy Spirit saying: “the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you al...2023-11-2301 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersJohn 13 - Are You Willing to Love Others?Jesus says that others will know his disciples by the way they love each other. He says this in the same chapter he tells Judas he knows he will betray him. Jesus tells Peter that he knows that he will deny him. Jesus demonstrates the servant hearted love he’s calling us to demonstrate by washing his disciples feet. #newtestament #faith #jesus #spirituality #postchristianworld #christianity #christian 2023-11-2201 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersJohn 12 - Are You Willing to Die to Self?Jesus points out a spiritual principle we intrinsically know. We cannot become the hero we were created to be unless we are willing to sacrifice for the good of others. Like a seed that is buried only to grow a new plant, Jesus says he will be buried but rise with new life. Before this Jesus is anointed for burial and rides into Jerusalem on a donkey with the crowd cheering for him. Even a few Greeks want to meet him. Jesus spoke on behalf of God the Father and in John 12, God the Father spoke on behalf of...2023-11-2101 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersJohn 11 - Do You Believe This?Jesus hears that his good friend Lazarus is sick. Rather than go to him to heal him, Jesus waits. Jesus says to Martha: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” Jesus weeps with those who are weeping before he goes to the tomb and calls Lazarus to come out! Then Lazarus lives again! #newtestament #faith #jesus #spirituality #postchristianworld #christianity #christian 2023-11-2001 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersJohn 10 - Do You Hear His Voice?Jesus compares himself to a gate through which sheep can enter a pasture where they are safe and protected. He then compares himself to a shepherd and people to sheep and shared how his sheep can hear his voice. Finally, he says he is one with the Father leading some to try to stone him to death and others to believe in him. #newtestament #faith #jesus #faith #postchristianworld #christianity #christian 2023-11-1901 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersJohn 9 – Do You Want to See?In Jesus’ day people believed that someone who was born with disabilities must have sinned or his or her parents sinned. Jesus dispels that notion saying that the man was not blind due to sin but that through his life he might glorify God. The religious leaders try to get the healed man and his parents in trouble, but the healed man says: “I don’t know who healed me. All I know is, I once was blind, but now I can see .” #newtestament #faith #spirituality #jesus #christianity #postchristianworld #christian 2023-11-1801 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersJohn 8 - Do You Know the Truth?To the sinful (those who don’t think they are worthy of God’s love) Jesus begins with grace and then once the person knows they are loved, seen, and heard then he points towards the truth as we see with the woman caught in the act of adultery. For those who don’t think of themselves as sinners, Jesus begins with the truth before he gets to the grace as he does this with the religious leaders. Jesus clearly claims He is the light of the world and the “I Am” and promises that if we know the truth that...2023-11-1702 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersJohn 7 - Who Do You Believe Jesus Is?The religious leaders want to kill Jesus. His brothers don’t believe. Some think he’s a good man. Some think he’s deceiving the people. After Jesus begins teaching, the people are amazed at what he had to say. Some think he is the Prophet. Some think he is the Messiah. Some want to arrest him and kill him. The people are divided on who they think Jesus is. #newtestament #jesus #faith #spirituality #postchristianworld #christianity #christian 2023-11-1601 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersJohn 6 - Do You Want the Bread of Life?Jesus feeds over 5000 people with 5 loaves and 2 fish and there were 12 baskets leftover. The crowd wants to make him king by force so Jesus withdraws to a mountain. That night Jesus walks on water and catches up to the other disciples! So many people there had their own agenda for Jesus. Jesus then says things like “unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you.” (‭‭John‬ ‭6‬:‭53‬ ‭NIV‬‬) We know he’s referring to the symbolic ritual we call communion or the Lord’s Supper. Those who have their own agenda for Jesus just th...2023-11-1502 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersJohn 5 - Do You Want to Get Well?Jesus goes to the pool of Bethesda which the people thought had healing powers. Jesus sees a man who had never been able to walk and asks him: “Do you want to get well?” The man makes excuses and blames others including Jesus after he was healed. The religious leaders are more concerned that he is carrying his mat on the Sabbath than amazed that he can walk! Sometimes we don’t get well because we prefer remaining as we are. Our identity may be wrapped up in blaming others and we prefer being a victim. Jesus shares that his au...2023-11-1402 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersJohn 4 - Do You Want the Living Water?Just after promising that anyone who believes will receive eternal life, Jesus goes to a region considered beyond redemption by the most religious Jews. He goes into Samaria and Jesus stops at a well. While the disciples are getting some food, he has a conversation with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well and offers her “the living water.” Through word-of-mouth, many Samaritans believe! #newtestament #jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #postchristianworld #christianity #christian 2023-11-1302 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersJohn 3 - Do You Believe?In the dark, Nicodemus comes to talk to Jesus. As a member of the ruling council he has a great deal to lose if he’s seen with Jesus, but he has to talk to him because of the miracles. Jesus tells him to experience the Kingdom of God requires being “born again.” The problem is that people choose darkness over the light. Too often, we choose to hold on to our power and our ways rather than to surrender all to follow God’s ways. The hope for all is that “whoever believes in the Son has eternal life….” (‭...2023-11-1202 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersJohn 2 - Have You Experienced the Quality of Life Jesus Brings?A wedding celebration runs out of wine, and Mary asks Jesus to get involved. He turns the water into the most delicious wine. The first sign shows Jesus brings quality to life. Jesus goes to the Temple courts and clears out the corrupt money changers who create barriers for people to experience God. #newtestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #postchristian #postchristianworld #deconstructing #reconstructing #christianity #christian 2023-11-1102 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersJohn 1 - Do You Have an Open Mind?“In the beginning was the Word….” John declares that Jesus was there at creation and was God with us. Some began to follow Jesus including Nathaniel who Jesus knew had been praying under a fig tree before they ever met in person. #newtestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #postchristian #postchristianworld #deconstructing #reconstructing #christianity #christian 2023-11-1001 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersAn Invitation to Discover Something MoreWhat if there is something more to life? What if we can find the peace, joy, and love we’ve been searching for in the midst of the busy and crazy world in which we live? Whether you are skeptical about God, searching for God, or already following God, I want to invite you to join me in reading through an eyewitness account of the life of Jesus starting on April 9th - on Easter! Just 1 chapter a day, 5 chapters a week I will be posting a video from different spots around the city of Austin. These videos are de...2023-11-0901 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersLuke 24 - Do You Have Doubts Jesus Is Alive?If people who saw Jesus alive, after his crucifixion struggled with doubts, there’s no need to worry when we have doubts! There is a great deal of proof concerning the resurrection of Jesus. Even still, with all the evidence out there, following Jesus still requires a step of faith! All relationships require a step of faith. For me, the greatest evidence has been my own experience with Jesus. If you have doubts, lean into those doubts. Ask God to reveal Himself to you and to give you peace in your journey. If you know He’s alive, help othe...2023-11-0802 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersLuke 23 - Do You Understand Who Jesus Is?After being betrayed, arrested, and beaten, Jesus faces the religious leaders and government officials. Even as most religious leaders, most soldiers, most of the crowd, and one of the criminals oppose Jesus there is one religious leader (Joseph of Arimathea), one soldier, some of the crowd, and one of the criminals who believe in Him. To understand who Jesus is, simply start with praying something like this: “Jesus, forgive me for I don’t know what I’m doing. I need you to lead and guide me. I choose to follow You, and I need your help to do so.” ...2023-11-0703 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersLuke 22 - Does Your Faith Fail?The men closest to Jesus betray Him, deny Him, fall asleep on Him, and abandon Him. One even resorts to violence. Jesus even pray that Peter’s faith would not fail, yet he gives into the temptation. We shouldn’t view the disciples so harshly when their faith fails. We also shouldn’t worry about our faith failing because we have access to the Holy Spirit and God is quick to forgive when we confess. #NewTestament #Jesus #faith #deconstructing #reconstructingfaith #spirituality #postchristian #postchristianworld 2023-11-0602 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersLuke 21 - Are These The Last Days?Jesus predicts that destruction is coming. Prophecy can be difficult to understand because sometimes Jesus or the prophet is talking about the immediate future and sometimes about the very end of times and sometimes both all in the same paragraph. “But this passage, though vital in its specific reference to that first generation, has a good deal to say to the subsequent church as well….” N.T. Wright in Luke for Everyone #NewTestament #Jesus #faith #deconstructing #reconstructingfaith #spirituality #postchristian #postchristianworld 2023-11-0501 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersLuke 20 - Are You Spying or Are You Sincere?In Luke 20 there were several religious leaders and others on their side trying to trap Jesus with their questions rather than sincerely wanting to learn from Him. Time after time Jesus knew exactly how to respond. He would often respond with a question. Sometimes he would respond with a parable. Other times he spoke with boldness and directly to them. We need to ask questions, are we trying to get more evidence against Jesus or are we coming to Him with an open heart and open mind to what He may want to show us? #NewTestament #Jesus #faith #deconstructing...2023-11-0401 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersLuke 19 - Do You Have Peace?What seemed impossible in the previous chapter now happens in Luke 19 as a wealthy man named Zaccheus chooses to follow Jesus. Jesus tells a parable about being trustworthy with a few things in order to gain more responsibility. Jesus enters Jerusalem and is hailed as the King and the One who will bring peace. He clears out the money changers in the Temple courts because they were getting in the way of people experiencing God. #NewTestament #Jesus #faith #deconstructing #reconstructingfaith #spirituality #postchristian #postchristianworld 2023-11-0301 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersLuke 18 - Do You Give Up Too Easily?Jesus shares a parable about a persistent widow. If an injust judge will listen, how much more will God bring justice when we come to Him day and night? We discover those who are humble and willing to follow Jesus are made with God like the tax collector and those willing to leave their family and unlike the religious leader and the wealthy man. A blind man persists in asking Jesus for healing, and He is healed. #NewTestament #Jesus #faith #deconstructing #reconstructingfaith #spirituality #postchristian #postchristianworld 2023-11-0201 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersLuke 17 - Are You Willing to Forgive?Jesus describes how those who follow Him should maker personal sacrifices to avoid causing others to stumble. They should be known for their humility and willingness to forgive. Jesus healed some people instantly, but others had to go on a journey. Faith the size of a mustard seed is all we need to change the world. The Kingdom of God is within our grasp! We can partner with God to bring more of heaven of earth. When judgment comes to Jerusalem, some will be arrested and taken away and some will remain. Even as the Romans fulfilled this prophecy...2023-11-0101 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersLuke 16 - How Could a Loving God Create Hell?Jesus tells a parable about a Rich Man and Lazarus in which the Rich Man ends up in Hades and Lazarus ends up in the presence of God. Interestingly the Rich Man doesn’t want to leave but wants Lazarus to come to him to ease his suffering even though the Rich Man never tried to ease Lazarus’ suffering. We experience glimpses of heaven and hell on earth all the time. God has a plan to end all suffering and bring those who want to be with Him into His presence. #NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #post...2023-10-3103 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersLuke 15 - Are You Lost? (Do You Want to Be Found?)God pursues those who do not know Him like the shepherd who leaves the 99 sheep to find the one lost one. He’s like the woman who searches everywhere in her house to find the lost coin. He’s like the father of the prodigal son who comes home. We can be found and have the home we have always longed to have. #NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #postchristianworld #postchristian 2023-10-3001 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersLuke 14 - Do You Make Excuses?Jesus shares a parable about a great banquet where many of the people invited make excuses so they don’t come. How often do we miss out on something great because we hold onto an excuse? Too often we would rather stay with what we know rather than step out in faith into the unknown. #NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #postchristianworld #postchristian 2023-10-2901 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersLuke 13 - Do You Have Faith the Size of a Mustard Seed?Jesus reframes the misconception that bad things only happen to bad people. Bad things happen because there is evil in this broken world. Even faith the size of a tiny mustard seed can grow and spread beyond what we can imagine! Faith requires the humility of acknowledging we need God’s help, His forgiveness, and His leadership. #NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #postchristianworld #postchristian 2023-10-2801 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersLuke 12 - Do You Worry Too Much?We have no reason to fear or worry in this life because God will provide for us much like he cares for the lilies of the field and birds of the air. Our money and resources are gifts from God. We are invited to trust Him with what we’ve been given - being rich with God and generous with others rather than selfish with our money. #NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #postchristianworld #postchristian 2023-10-2701 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersLuke 11 - How Do You Pray?Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray. It’s a very simple yet potent prayer. We can come to God with our needs and grow our relationship with Him. A model for prayer is A.C.T.S. - Adoration Confession Thanksgiving Solicitation #NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #postchristianworld #postchristian 2023-10-2602 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersLuke 10 - Are You Willing to Be a Worker in This New Kingdom?“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” All followers of Jesus are invited to bring more of heaven to earth! We don’t need to try to convert anyone that’s not interested, but instead look for “persons of peace” – those who are searching, and they are all around us. We need to focus on God rather than the evil all around us. We need to be more like the good Samaritan, who offered mercy to his neighbor, in spite of the ethnic and religious differences, and more like Mary, who sat at the feet of Jesus, wanting to lea...2023-10-2502 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersLuke 9 - Are You Ready to Lose Your Life in Order to Find It?Following Jesus means He is our highest priority. All other parts of our lives flow from that level of surrender and devotion. We are willing to die to self every day. Ironically, if you learn to become more like Jesus you will be a more loving, devoted, and selfless family member, friend, and neighbor. #NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #postchristianworld #postchristian 2023-10-2401 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersLuke 8 - Do You Want the Knowledge of the Secrets of the Kingdom of God?Jesus explains that some have access to the knowledge of the secrets of this new Kingdom but many don’t have eyes to see or ears to hear. In other words, they do not have an open heart or an open mind. We can have access to the secrets of the Kingdom of God as part of His family, those who hear God’s Word and put into practice! Free assessment and overview of Fruitful: Becoming Who God Created You To Be at www.ericbryant.org. #NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #postchristianworld #postchristian 2023-10-2302 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersLuke 7 - Have You Been Forgiven Much?Jesus heals a Roman Centurion’s servant and brings back to life a young man who had died! John the Baptist wants this miracle worker to get him out of jail. Jesus reminds the crowd that John prepared the way for the Messiah. An immoral woman demonstrates tremendous gratitude to Jesus by washing his feet with her tears and perfume. The people were offended by her whereas Jesus offers her hope and forgives her. #NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #postchristianworld #postchristian 2023-10-2201 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersLuke 6 - Are You Producing Good Fruit?Jesus gets pushback from the religious leaders for not following the man-made rules associated with the Sabbath. Instead he heals a man with a shriveled hand! Jesus chooses 12 apostles among his many disciples and then describes life as part of the New Israel, the New Kingdom! #NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #postchristianworld #postchristian 2023-10-2101 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersLuke 6 - Are You Looking for God?Jesus teaches the crowds, heals the sick, and calls the disciples to follow Him. Fishermen, tax collectors, and their friends acknowledge they need forgiveness and healing. The religious leaders don’t feel they need anything. They had it all figured out. As as result, God cannot help them. #NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #postchristianworld #postchristian 2023-10-2002 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersLuke 4 - What Evil Do You Need God’s Help to Overcome?Jesus confronts evil in the wilderness. Satan is not a a Halloween costume but a fallen angel trying to destroy God’s good gifts in our lives. We can overcome temptation’s lies with the truth of God’s Word and following the Spirit of God within us. The arrogant cannot see God, the humble experience God. #NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #postchristianworld #postchristian 2023-10-1902 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersLuke 3 - Are You Willing to Trust God Even If You Don’t Fully Understand Him?John the Baptist calls the people of Israel to return to God, and there’s signs of spiritual awakening. Jesus is baptized and the voice of God the Father affirms Him and the Spirit of God appears in the form of a dove. One God in three persons. Luke ends the chapter with the genealogy of Jesus via Mary’s family tree. #NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #postchristianworld #postchristian 2023-10-1801 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersLuke 2 - Do You Treasure in Your Heart What God is Doing?Jesus is born in Bethlehem. A host of angels announce to shepherds that the Messiah would bring peace on earth. When being dedicated at the Temple, Simeon and Anna approach the baby Jesus and affirm his special role as the one who will bring salvation to all nations. Throughout it all, Mary treasured all she saw in he heart. #NewTestament #NewTestament1Year #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #postchristianworld #postchristian 2023-10-1701 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersLuke 1 - Do You Trust or Do You Demand More Proof?An angel appears to Zechariah and Mary and their responses are quite different. The Messiah was coming! Miraculously born of a virgin, this baby would grow up to overthrow rulers and reign over a kingdom that would never end! #NewTestament #NewTestament1Year #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #postchristianworld #postchristian 2023-10-1601 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersAn Introduction to the Gospel of LukeIn Luke’s Gospel an angel told Mary that her son “will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.” - Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭32‬-‭33‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Luke more than likely interviewed Mary as his gospel includes more of her story including her beautiful song about the goodness of God and the Son she was promised. The Gospel of Luke is a thorough account of Jesus’ ministry, death, resurrection, and ascension. Luke then wrote the book of Acts an...2023-10-1501 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersMark 16 - Who Will You Tell About Jesus?An angel tells the women who came to the tomb: “Jesus has risen! He is not here.” The earliest manuscripts end with a cliffhanger. Those who saw the empty tomb refused to tell anyone because they were afraid. In this final section, we see the disciples struggled to believe, that Jesus appeared before them for many days, that He commissioned His disciples to go into all the world - which all of them did and many of them willingly died proclaiming they saw Jesus alive! #N...2023-10-1401 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersMark 15 - How Does the Death of Jesus Affect You?On the cross Jesus at 3pm in the afternoon, Jesus says: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” He was not complaining about God, the Father, He was quoting a Messianic Psalm which foretold what the Suffering Servant would experience. Those around him would have known the rest of the words of that Psalm and understood what Jesus was saying. He was fulfilling what was prophesied about the Suffering Servant, the Messiah. We are told he said this at 3pm which was the exact same time of day that sheep were sacrificed for the sins of t...2023-10-1301 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersMark 14 - Do You Give Up When Circumstances Are Difficult?Jesus willingly accepted the suffering before Him as He was willing to give His life for the sake of humanity. To the contrast, the disciples could not even stay awake to pray! In fact, as Jesus willingly followed God’s will in spite of all that it required of Him, afte the arrest all of the disciples deserted him and fled. #NewTestament #NewTestament1Year #NewYear #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #postchristianworld #postchristian This episode was filmed in India where those who follow Jesus are sharing abou...2023-10-1201 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersMark 13 - How Can You Bring More of Heaven to Earth?The Temple was destroyed but now we are His Temple when we choose to follow Jesus. This passage reminds us we shouldn't worry about when Jesus will return and make all things right. We just need to serve faithfully and urgently knowing it could come at any time. And when it does, all those who follow Jesus will come to Him and join Him on His journey to reign on earth once and for all! #NewTestament #NewTestament1Year #NewYear #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #postchristianworld #postchristian ...2023-10-1101 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersMark 12 - Is Jesus Your Cornerstone or a Stumbling Block?The crowds loved listening to Jesus. The religious leaders did not especially when Jesus called them out for their arrogance and their need for attention. Jesus explains that He is the cornerstone for those who believe, and a stumbling block to those who don't. #NewTestament #NewTestament1Year #NewYear #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #postchristianworld #postchristian This episode was filmed in India where those who follow Jesus are sharing about the One True God to people who believe in many gods much like the Christians in R...2023-10-1001 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersMark 11 - Do You Trust God with Your Future?Prayer is relational. It’s not just telling God what to do about our past, present, and future. It’s about allowing our relationship with Him to positively affect all of our relationships. Prayer is our way to talk to and listen to God. At times He may say “yes” or other times “wait” or other times “I was going to give this to you later but because you asked, you can have it now” and sometimes he may say “no.” No matter His response, we can trust Him. #NewTestament #NewTes...2023-10-0901 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersMark 10 - What Does God Want You to Surrender?In my experience, when I surrender everything to God including my sin, my shame, my worst moments, my best moments, all that I love, my hopes, and my dreams He keeps what is not good for me and gives me back only what’s best for me. When I surrender all to Him, I have a new and better perspective that every good thing I have is actually a gift from God! It all belongs to Him! #NewTestament #NewTestament1Year #NewYear #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #postchristianworld #postchristian This episode was...2023-10-0801 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersMark 9 - Do You Need Help Believing?Jesus predicts that some would see the Kingdom of God come in it’s full power. Those who experienced this fulfilled were Peter, James, and John who were at the transfiguration. They saw Jesus as He is in the heavenly realm. Whether you are a follower of Jesus or a skeptic, you can ask God for the gift of faith. Ask him to help you believe. Jesus reframes greatness. Jesus goes on to explain no one should be beneath us including children and we should be ok with others casting out demons in the...2023-10-0701 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersMark 8 - Do You Have in Mind the Things of God or Things of This World?Sometimes as we read the New Testament, it’s easy to judge the disciples as clueless, but how often do we find ourselves frustrated or fretting over something we know with God’s help we can handle because He’s helped us with it in the past?! The reason they didn’t have the faith to see Jesus was going to feed the 4000 and didn’t understand his teachings and didn’t like what he predicted for the future was they were more in tune with this world than the invisible Kingdom of God. #NewTestament #NewTestament...2023-10-0601 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersMark 7 - How’s Your Heart?The religious leaders of Jesus’ day were acting like their traditions were from God. Jesus corrects that to say a person cannot get clean from religious rituals that look good on the outside, but actually purity and righteous actions come from the heart. The good news is that the same Jesus who went on to heal the Syrophonecian woman’s daughter and the man who was deaf and mute can also heal our hearts if we let Him. #NewTestament #NewTestament1Year #NewYear #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #postchristianworld #postchristian This episode was fil...2023-10-0501 min

Through the Bible for Skeptics and SeekersMark 6 - Do You Miss the Miraculous Because of the Familiar?Back in his hometown, Jesus was rejected because they knew him as a carpenter and knew his family. The disciples were more frustrated after Jesus fed thousands of people than they were excited. We can miss the miraculous or even miss the joy of a miracle when we take for granted what we have. #NewTestament #NewTestament1Year #NewYear #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #postchristianworld #postchristian This episode was filmed in India where those who follow Jesus are sharing about the One True God to people who believe in many g...2023-10-0401 min

Planet Waves FMSaint Bobby Jr. — will he save us? A conversation with Michael Bryant and Jesse ZurawellFor the full episode and detailed shownotes, visit the following link:Saint Bobby Jr. — will he save us? A conversation with Michael Bryant and Jesse Zurawell (substack.com)Welcome to Planet Waves FM,Published weekly, Planet Waves FM is freeform talk and music internet radio hosted by Eric Francis Coppolino, with an astrological premise and investigative reporting ethos. It is listener supported and an affiliate of Pacifica Radio, and published by the nonprofit Chiron Return.Planet Waves FM is associated with Planet Waves. Due to our advertising-free policy, we don’t waste your...2023-04-191h 08