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Where The Battle Runs ThickThe Hudelson DeclarationA succinct summary of my views on nationalism, patriarchy, and Christendom, in response to the recent Twitter fights. Written version here: https://www.gabrielhudelson.com/post/the-hudelson-declaration2024-12-1005 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickMental Health and Christian CounselingMental health is a tangled, controversial, and confusing topic in America today. In this episode, Gabriel seeks to build a basic Biblical framework to equip Christians to think through these issues. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. https://legacybaptist.com2024-01-2936 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickLEGACY MUSIC SESSIONS: Leave Your FlocksLegacy music sessions are rough studio sketches of songs that we are learning at Legacy Baptist Church in Coolidge, Arizona. This is the last one that will be posted on this channel; please subscribe to the Legacy Music channel on YouTube, if you would like to continue receiving this content! https://m.youtube.com/@legacybaptistchurch6996 ----- Music and lyrics by Gabriel Hudelson, copyright 2021. ----- Lyrics: 1- "Leave your flocks!" the angels cry,
"For a dearer Lamb is nigh!
But if you would see His face
You must leave this place!"
Still the call rings out on high
That first was...2023-12-0603 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickLEGACY MUSIC SESSIONS: Psalm 149Legacy music sessions are rough studio sessions of new music being sent out for the congregation of Legacy Baptist Church to be able to learn and prepare for Sunday worship. Come join us! https://legacybaptist.com/ - subscribe here for future Legacy Music tracks: https://m.youtube.com/@legacybaptistchurch6996
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Psalm 149 (The Broken He Shall Beautify)Arranged by Gabriel Hudelson - Copyright 2023Praise Yahweh! Praise Yahweh!Sing to the Lord a new song!Among the saints lift your voice in praise!Israel be glad in your Maker!Ye sons of Zion rejoice- He reigns!CHORUS:Sing praises to His Name...2023-11-1803 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickDragon SlayersNowadays, the Proverbs 7 woman has moved online. We have to make war on the dragon of sexual temptation, and realize that it is a matter of life and death. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2023-04-1710 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickWeaponizing GratitudeOn waging war on bad attitudes with the weapon of gratitude. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2023-04-1702 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickKids Love StoriesWe have to be careful which stories grab the affections of our children- and we have a great opportunity to feed them the best ones. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2023-04-1707 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickCounterfeit GospelsTransgenderism and Orthodox Judaism seem as opposite as can be- but they have a dangerous common thread. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2023-04-1012 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickThe Faith of the SkepticWe are all people of faith. The question is: what is the object of our faith? Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2023-03-2725 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickI've Seen Too MuchA collection of thoughts on topics ranging from faith and doubt to being a bond-servant of Christ to our need for a true understanding of our sin in the light of the cross. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2023-03-1927 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickThe Gender BlenderHow do we as Christians honor God's design for the sexes in a sexually broken culture? Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2023-03-1228 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickSharpening vs. ShatteringThe Long Game, pt. 5. More thoughts on spouse hunting, and an examination of how to handle conflict as Christians. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2023-03-0526 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickSpouse Searching, Second Generation, and Semper ReformandaThoughts on the new book by Jinger Vuolo (née Duggar), reformation versus rebellion, and the challenges of finding a spouse. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2023-02-2625 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickRemember Who The Enemy IsOn the essential importance of keeping our weapons pointed in the right direction... and not at each other. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2023-02-1324 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickRelationships For The Long GameTaking the long game vision and applying it to our relationships. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2023-02-0623 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickThe Long GameWe serve a God Who plays the long game. We should play the long game too. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2023-02-0421 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickLove Not The WorldThoughts on Gospel holiness and our propensities to pharisaism. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2023-01-2318 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickChurch AuthorityA brief discussion of church membership, pastoral authority, and domineering patriarchs. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2023-01-2306 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickPut Off and Put OnStrategies for fighting sin. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2023-01-1915 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickSelf-Controlled and AlertThoughts from 1 Pet. 5 on Christian warfare and the new year. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2023-01-0814 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickCount the CostGod calls us to be involved in a local church. That isn't something to take lightly. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2023-01-0803 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickResolve vs. ResolutionsDiscipline trumps dreams. Thoughts for a new year, recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2023-01-0707 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickDon't Settle for EasyThoughts on running hard to win the prize. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2023-01-0719 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickHot TakesOn the dangers of internet combativeness and the need for personal discipleship in the local church. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-12-1313 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickBig Boys Don't Cry..?Thoughts on mourning, masculinity, and the beauty of God's design for the sexes. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-12-0422 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickA Picture of PraiseLessons from the Magnificat for our prayer and praise. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-12-0439 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickDeep Roots and Christmas TreesThoughts on having stability in our faith... and on common objections to Christmas. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-11-2826 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickBeauty vs. The BeastThoughts on the unstoppable leaven of the Gospel and the irresistible beauty of Christ in the midst of a dark and dying culture. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-11-2108 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickFather, Glorify Thy NameThoughts from the book of John on yielding to the story that God is writing. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-11-2108 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickBandages and CuresThoughts on Trump's big announcement and the Christian understanding of political involvement. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-11-2109 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickPumpkin Pie vs. The Great ResetMeditations on the inevitable defeat of the culture of death by the unstoppable joy and beauty of Jesus Christ.2022-11-1814 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickPolitics as StopgapMeditations on a Christian view of political involvement.2022-11-1818 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickTwo Things Can Be True At OnceOn the need for a genuine- and simultaneous- pursuit of holiness and humility. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-11-1012 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickToo Easily PleasedAre we following Christ to gain Christ- or to get a free lunch? Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-10-3109 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickBe Still and KnowThoughts on faith and on the God Who is faithful, from Psalm 46 and John 4. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-10-2416 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickPursuing Justice Within the BodyBiblical principles of counseling, conflict resolution, and arbitration. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-10-0321 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickUnity Without CompromiseScripture calls Christians to unity… and this takes work. Here are some practical steps. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-09-1917 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickPersevering in AbundanceDon’t grow weary in doing good. Keep sowing abundantly; the harvest is coming. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-09-1218 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickFaith, Mortality, and QuailSome thoughts from arguing with atheists on Facebook and some meditations on the book of Numbers. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-08-2221 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickAnnoyed by GraceNew wine, old wineskins, and our need for the Gospel to overcome our pharisaical tendencies. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-08-1510 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickThree Prayer PrinciplesSome thoughts on prayer, specifically under trials and temptations. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-08-0109 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickFull to BurstingWhat is Christian fruitfulness? And what does that have to do with feeling overwhelmed? Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-07-2508 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickOn The Lion’s ShouldersWe must practice what we preach. But we must also preach what we practice. This was Jesus‘s example in Scripture. We also take a look at humble Christian courage, as over against worldly self-esteem and bravado. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-07-1817 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickCome to the FeastChristian hearts, homes, and communities should be a fragrant invitation to the beauty of life in Christ. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-07-1022 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickThe Lie of SecularismChristians need to stop being embarrassed about the authority of Christ in every area of life, and to realize this is a battle not over whether there will be a God worshipped, but over which God we will worship.2022-07-0418 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickBuilding the KingdomMary found a favor with God. But that did not mean an easy life. Are we yielding our lives to God, regardless of the cost - and do we have a proper understanding of what building the Kingdom of God means?2022-07-0112 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickWho Makes a Nation Great?We cannot approach politics like secularists. There is only One Who can make a nation great. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-06-0605 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickExulting in TribulationAs Christians we are called to do more than just “make it through” the hard times. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-05-2236 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickMore Common Abortion ArgumentsWe answer some more pro-abortion memes.2022-05-2141 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickMore Answers to Pro-Abortion ArgumentsEnter the battlefield of the memes and be ready to give a defense. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-05-1620 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickThe Aesthetic PendulumBrief thoughts on avoiding the extremes of legalism and apathy in the area of aesthetics. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-05-1601 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickAnswering Common Pro-Abortion ArgumentsIn the aftermath of the leaked Supreme Court draft decision on Roe v. Wade, the debate over abortion has been brought to the forefront. Here are some practical answers that will equip you to respond to common pro-abortion arguments thoughtfully, logically, and most importantly, Biblically.2022-05-0920 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickWanderlustOn contentment. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-05-0908 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickGod Builds The HouseDo we really believe that? Some thoughts on weaponizing Psalm 127 against our anxieties. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-02-2809 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickKnowing the TimesSome principles of discernment for confusing times. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-02-2805 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickTreasure in HeavenAn examination of Jesus’ gospel presentation to the rich young ruler, and how that should affect our anxiety. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-02-0618 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickThe Dangers of Social Media DiscipleshipThere is no virtual replacement for the local church. We need brothers and sisters who know us and pastors who watch over us. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-01-2313 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickSeven LoavesWe should have goals… but they should be responsive and reliant goals. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2022-01-1102 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickSpiritual Warfare in Real LifeOn being intentional in the war against sin. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2021-10-111h 08Where The Battle Runs ThickThe (Latest) Doug Wilson ControversyThoughts on Doug Wilson, the Vice article, the court of public opinion, and the first to plead his case. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2021-10-1111 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickHow Do We Fight Doubt?Thoughts on defending the faith and attacking the doubts. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2021-06-1921 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickThe Golden ElephantThe children of Israel forsook God when they blended worship of the true God with idolatry. The American church is doing the same. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2021-04-2820 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickObedience and FaithThe New Testament epistles make clear that justification is by faith alone. But do we see this in the teachings of Jesus? Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2021-04-2819 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickGod Made The Veil So He Could Tear ItThe pages and pages of specific instruction on how to build the tabernacle given by God in the book of Exodus may seem dry and irrelevant to us. But there are deeper messages to be found. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2021-04-1411 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickEmpty Head SpaceOn practicing the spiritual disciplines in our day-to-day lives.2021-03-3014 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickHe Who Is Forgiven Much Loves MuchTo worship Christ properly we must see Him for Who He truly is. To love Him properly we must see ourselves for who we truly are. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church, 3/21/212021-03-2230 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickJordan Peterson and the Heart of the MatterJesus is more than just a good example of ideal humanity. He is preeminent- and He must be preeminent in our hearts.2021-03-2214 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickAs Unto The LordHard work as an essential Christian virtue. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2021-03-2217 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickThe Christian PassoverA discussion of the Lord’s Supper and Jesus as our Passover Lamb. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2021-03-2214 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickOur DelivererA message of hope in dark times from the book of Exodus.2021-02-011h 07Where The Battle Runs ThickSame Job, New JoyThe shepherds encountered Jesus and then they went back to the pastures. As we face the new year and get back into the daily grind, how should the truths of Christmas carry over into 2021?2021-01-0209 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickOh Christmas TreeBrief thoughts on the ever controversial Christmas tree2021-01-0202 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickYou Aren’t StuckGod is the One Who gives favor in the eyes of others and success in our endeavors. Take a look at the story of Joseph and set aside your fears of failure, of being “stuck” in life, and of the opinions of others. We are called to live wholeheartedly and faithfully for the approval of God, resting in the knowledge that in Christ we are already accepted, and that the providence of our loving Father is working all things for His perfect will.2020-12-3115 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickJacob Have I LovedThoughts on the love of God and the giving of thanks.2020-11-2617 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickRBG and the Death of the WickedHow should Christians respond to the death of a prominent opponent of the Christian worldview?2020-11-1919 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickThree Lessons from Lothttps://wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog - Courage and compromise, the mercy of God, and the responsibility of the patriarch2020-11-0219 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickThe Leashhttps://wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog - on liberty, law, lordship, and gratitude.2020-11-0208 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickBooze, Cussin’, and Authentic Christianityhttps://wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog - On masculinity in the church, and the ever-present danger of pendulum theology.2020-11-0205 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickBattleground No. 1In all the hullabaloo of current events, it’s easy take our eyes off of the Prize. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. http://wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog2020-08-2516 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickFreedom From FearWhy do we fear death? And what does that have to do with Coronapanic and police brutality and evolution? http://wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog2020-08-1918 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickHow To Fight BackFeeling frustrated by the steady stream of terrible news? Wish you could do something? You can. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. http://wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog2020-08-1128 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickWhy the Medical Mayhem MattersHydroxychloroquine, frontline doctors, and why it is so important that we pay attention to this kerfuffle. - http://wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog2020-08-0719 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickThe Watchman on the WallAs America crumbles around us, who is to blame? It is easy to condemn the world for its worldliness, but judgment starts in the house of God. http://wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog2020-08-0313 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickSubmit to the KingWhat does the Bible say about our political responsibilities? Today we go deep in a thorough examination of Biblical principles for Christian civic involvement. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog2020-07-2739 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickOn the Longevity of GrassThe wicked will fade quickly like the grass... but when you’re another blade of grass in the same lawn, that can seem to take an awful long time. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church. wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog2020-07-2708 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickCivil Wrongshttps://wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog - A Biblical examination of the crucial distinction between bad and criminal.2020-07-1707 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickThe Gospel According to KarlBlack lives don’t matter to Black Lives Matter; Karl Marx’s atonement is directly opposed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ; and a rabbit trail on masks. https://wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog2020-07-1119 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickDo Not Fear What They FearThere are many scary things happening in our world today, but in Christ we have a Refuge unshakeable. How do Christians process the events of a world under judgment? Here are some guiding principles from God’s Word. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2020-07-0616 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickA Line in the SandWhy draw the line in the sand now as opposed to later? What does the Bible have to say about civil disobedience? And is Coronavirus really a threat? - View the blog: https://wherethebattlerunsthick.home.blog - On the CDC’s vacillation: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/06/04/public-health-protests-3015342020-07-0527 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickIt’s Just A MaskIt’s time for some sort of push-back against the mandatory masking of America; today, we take on two of the common objections to doing so.2020-07-0114 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickHarley Quinn, Discernment, and the GospelWhere has Christian discernment gone? And what are we to do about it? Could it be that we spend too much time condemning the world and not enough time delighting in Christ?2020-02-2011 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickSanctified SalutationsAn exposition on the opening verses of 1 Timothy.2020-02-0249 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickMillions of Years?You don’t have to be a science major to effectively defend six-day creationism. This talk will give you some quick shot responses the next time you run into your atheist buddy- or your Christian buddy who thinks that Genesis and Darwin are compatible.2020-01-2015 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickDoes God Hate Sinners?“God hates gays.” “God loves everyone.” From angry fundamentalists to mushy-gushy liberals, our culture has no lack of opinion on God’s love. But what does the Bible say? 1/12/202020-01-1311 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickChurch Shootings, Concealed Carry, and the GospelRecorded live at Legacy Baptist Church, 1/5/20, with additional comments from Pastor Rob Hudelson2020-01-1325 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickThe Death PenaltyCan you be pro-life and pro-death penalty? How should Christians think about this important criminal justice issue? Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2019-10-2107 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickRejoice in the LordAn exposition of a familiar passage in Philippians chapter 4, giving a practical battle plan in the fight for joy. Recorded live at Legacy Baptist Church.2019-10-161h 22Where The Battle Runs ThickCarry OnHow should Christians interact with the political sphere? What does the Bible say about the 2nd Amendment? And what’s the right way to respond to Wal-Mart’s recent request to refrain from open carrying firearms in their stores?2019-10-0818 minWhere The Battle Runs ThickFight Like a GirlThe female action hero trope is becoming more and more common in the culture. Is this a part of the sexual revolution? Should Christians be OK with it? And what alternative should the Church present to the world?2019-10-071h 03Where The Battle Runs ThickTrue Love StaysSome general thoughts on the recent apostasy of “purity culture” leader Joshua Harris and on how and when Christians should apologize for their teachings.2019-10-0514 min