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What's the Poin✝?Religious Freedom and the Growth of ChristianitySince our previous series revolved around the experience of Harold Ledda in Saudi Arabia when he started an underground church, we decided to do a little bit more on religious freedom. We talk about the definition of religious freedom and what that looks like in the US and in other countries like Arab nations, in Asia, etc. We go into detail on what religious freedom in our day to day lives look like. Not everyone is fortunate enough to be able to exercise their religious beliefs, especially if they live in countries where Christianity might not be a...
2024-07-2456 min
What's the Poin✝?A Missionary’s Story in Saudi Arabia - The Release, Deportation, and Final ThoughtsWe have made it to 100 episodes! It is only fitting to end our series about our dad, Harold Ledda, the missionary to Saudi Arabia in the 80s, on our 100th episode. In this episode, we discuss in detail his release and deportation. We touched on it in the previous episode but we wrap up all those details in this episode.He talks about 2 key members in the church that he talked about in the previous episodes, the assistant pastor and the member who imported Bibles. He talked about what happened to them and just their overall experience...
2024-07-2253 min
What's the Poin✝?A Missionary’s Story in Saudi Arabia - The Arrest and ImprisonmentWe continue with part 3 of our series talking about Harold Ledda’s experience in Saudi Arabia when he started an underground church. In this episode, we dive deep into the details of his arrest and imprisonment. We touched on his arrest in the previous episode but we discuss it more in detail in this episode and what his prison experience was like. He talked about his mental state when he was getting arrested and what he felt while he was imprisoned. He was placed in a maximum security prison and he didn’t know how long he had t...
2024-07-221h 08
What's the Poin✝?A Missionary's Story in Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia and Freedom of Religion in the 1980sWe are starting a 4 part series to launch us into our 100th episode. We will be discussing in detail the experience that our dad, Harold Ledda, went through in Saudi Arabia when he started an underground church. In the first episode of this series, we start with a little bit of background into Saudi Arabia’s culture, religion, and laws. Saudi Arabia was and still remains a Muslim state. The country follows Sharia law and starting or propagating another religion besides Islam is against the law. We talk in detail about what types of repercussions happen to thos...
2024-07-2156 min
What's the Poin✝?Peter vs JudasTo wrap up our mini series on Peter, we discuss a pretty interesting comparison between him and Judas. How are Peter and Judas similar and how are they different? We dive deep into how 2 disciples, both trusted by Jesus ended up with very diffferent outcomes. Peter led the church after Jesus ascended but Judas hung himself. We talk about the difference between betrayal and denial. Peter denied Jesus but Judas betrayed Him. Listen in this episode for a detailed discussion on this and the role that remorse, repentance, and forgiveness play when in comes to sin. What i...
2024-07-2152 min
What's the Poin✝?Peter's MinistryIn the second episode of our mini series about Peter, we dive deeper in his ministry after Jesus’ ascension. Why did Peter end up being in charge? How was his life transformed after he denied Jesus 3 times? Peter became very vocal after Jesus ascended and while mass persecution was happening. He saw both sides of the coin. He knew what it felt to deny Jesus and he didn’t want that feeling again. Peter is a great example of God’s grace. It was Jesus who approached him first after he resurrected. Jesus loved us first. Even though...
2024-07-2137 min
What's the Poin✝?Peter - His Role as a DiscipleWe start a new series on another disciple, Peter. We talk about Peter's background and how he became a disciple and what he did while he was with Jesus. Peter, like John, was part of Jesus' inner circle. He was there in all the major events in the life of Jesus. As we study Peter, we see that Peter was not "qualified" because he didn't have the educational background and accolades but Jesus still chose him. Peter denied Jesus but he still became the leader of the church after Jesus' ascension. Tune in this episode to...
2024-07-2128 min
What's the Poin✝?John - His Writings on the Coming KingdomIn this final episode of the mini series of John, we discuss the book of Revelation. We talk about the background and what prompted John to write this book. The book of Revelation is already a very difficult book to read because many things are vague. The things that John wrote about were shown to him in a vision but he might not have had the vocabulary at that time to explain it because the future was revelead to John. There are many ways to interpret the book of Revelation. Some theologians and scholars have tried to u...
2024-07-2155 min
What's the Poin✝?John's MinistryIn the second part of the series on John, we talk more about John's background. We also talk about his ministry and more on what he did after Jesus' ascension. John was part of Jesus' inner circle. He was there at the most important parts of Jesus' life. After ascension, there was extreme persecution of the disciples and most of them were martyred. John, however, was exiled to the island of Patmos. This is where he spent the rest of his life and where most of his ministry happened. Tune in to the episode to le...
2024-07-2131 min
What's the Poin✝?John - His Perspective of the GospelWe start a new mini series on another character in the Bible. In this first episode of a 3-part series on John, we talk about his perspective of the gospel. We talk about a background on who John is and why we are talking about him.John wrote 5 books in the New Testament (John, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and Revelation) and he was the disciple whom Jesus loved. We dive deep mostly on the gospel of John and why it's the best recommendation of a first book to have someone who recently became a Christian read. The gospel...
2024-07-2136 min
What's the Poin✝?Ministry of Paul - Role of the Holy SpiritWe wrap up our mini series on Paul by talking about Paul's teachings about the Holy Spirit. In a lot of Paul's letters, he talks a lot about the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is our compass and our guide. He is our comforter in times of despair. He is also the voice who convicts us when we sin. Paul mentions the Holy Spirit in most of his letters to show that He is the source of power in the ministry. Paul also teaches about the fruits of the Spirit to show that the Holy Spirit has a major...
2024-07-2134 min
What's the Poin✝?Ministry of Paul - MissionsIn this episode we discuss Paul's example in being a missionary. We talk about what mission work truly means and all that it entails. We talk about the difficult parts of mission work like finances and whether a missionary should be fully supported by a home church or if they should be able to have a livelihood and other means of income directly from the the place they are doing their mission work. You don't want to miss our discussion on the Western view of mission work and how that might differ from how Paul did his m...
2023-12-0852 min
What's the Poin✝?Ministry of Paul - Leadership QualificationsWe continue with our discussion on Paul's ministry specifically with the qualifications of being a leader. Paul talks about how leaders should live their lives and how they are held to a higher standard because they are called to equip God's people so they can all mature. Leaders need to be careful that their convictions and their heart does not deviate for what God called them to do. Churches also need to make sure to choose good leaders who will lead and nurture their fellow believers. Listen in to hear about the 3 "C" qualities we sh...
2023-12-0847 min
What's the Poin✝?Ministry of Paul - His Thoughts on the ChurchIn this episode we continue with our series on Paul's teachings and his thoughts on the church. Paul didn't have a central location where he stayed all the time. Paul was a church planter and a missionary. We discuss what church really is. It is not a building but rather a fellowship of believers. Paul talked about how to start a church and what the goals are. We also talk about the issues that Paul ran into while he was starting these churches and even after the churches were already in operation. We take a hard look a...
2023-11-2141 min
What's the Poin✝?Ministry of Paul - His Theology on GraceThis week we are starting a new series focusing on the ministry of Paul and the different things he taught about. Paul wrote a good bit of the New Testament. Paul is a very important character in the Bible because he used to be one of the worst Pharisees but God changed him on his way to Damascus. Paul got an understanding of Christianity after Jesus had already died, resurrected, and ascended.Since Paul is a great representation of God's grace and that no one is too far gone for God, it's fitting to have the first...
2023-11-2139 min
What's the Poin✝?Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ - Jesus and the TrinityIn the final episode for our series on Jesus, we discuss the Trinity and the aspects of it. Understanding the Trinity is difficult because our human minds have a hard time comprehending how someone can be 3 persons in one. We give different examples to try to explain this concept. We also discuss the role of the Holy Spirit. He is the part of the Trinity that seems to not be discussed as much but the Holy Spirit is who descended to be among us after Jesus ascended to heaven. Tune in to the last episode of...
2023-11-1032 min
What's the Poin✝?Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ - The Resurrection and Ascension of JesusJesus' death was very important but it was just half of the story and the Gospel. Jesus had to resurrect because this will truly show that He is God and not just a prophet. It separated Him from all the other prophets and shows that He is the real deal. His resurrection showed that the new kingdom has been established and our sins have been paid. Another aspect of Jesus' life and ministry that isn't discussed as much is His ascension. This is very important because He is going back to where He came from. People witnessed H...
2023-10-2546 min
What's the Poin✝?Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ - The Birth and Death of JesusThe birth of Jesus was a very monumental time because prior to his birth, the nation of Israel was in disarray. The people were waiting for a political leader to arise. Jesus was born to fulfill His promise of redeeming His people. Jesus' birth illustrates humility where because of where He was born and under what circumstances. His lineage was also important because He was coming from a line of broken people. Jesus' birth destroyed the barrier to race and gender. His birth was for all the people. In the same way that his birth wa...
2023-10-2537 min
What's the Poin✝?Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ - The Kingdom of JesusIn this episode we talk about the kingdom of Jesus in the same way he talked about it in Matthew 13. We break down the 7 parables that Jesus discusses and dive deep into what each of the parables mean.We talk about the parable of the sower, the weeds, the mustard seed, the yeast, the hidden treasure, the pearl, and the net. In each of these parables, Jesus explains his kingdom in different ways so that different types of people can understand what it truly means to be a part of Jesus' kingdom. Jesus communicated with his audience...
2023-10-1054 min
What's the Poin✝?DiscipleshipIn this episode we dive deep into discipleship. We define what discipleship is and then talk about who are disciples. What is the difference between just a believer and a disciple? We also talk about why churches nowadays might now push for discipleship as much. The most important part of the episode is when we discuss how to properly disciple someone and the steps we must take to really assist a disciple in their spiritual growth. We unpack so many topics and ask the hard questions in this episode. You wouldn't want to miss this ep...
2023-09-2751 min
What's the Poin✝?Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ - Disciples of JesusWe talk about the disciples of Jesus in this episode. We discuss why he picked these specific individuals and why he picked them. We also talk about the importance of choosing disciples and why he only picked 12 instead of thousands.Each of the disciple that Jesus picked were from a certain profession at that time. They were common folks but Jesus used them for a big task to ensure Christianity still lives on today. Jesus handpicked his disciples and molded them to teach everything that he taught them. Tune in this episode to hear this w...
2023-09-2737 min
What's the Poin✝?Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ - Does Divine Healing Still Happen These Days?What is divine healing? Are the types of healing in the Bible still happen today? In today's episode, we discuss the definition of divine healing and talk about real-world examples of divine healing that has actually happened to people we know personally.Divine healing means healing done by a divine person, which is God. We talk about how Jesus just doesn't heal us physically and emotionally but that he ultimately really wants to heal us spiritually. We also discuss if divine healing is real, then why are there still sick people? Tune in until the e...
2023-09-2645 min
What's the Poin✝?Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ - The Miracles that Jesus PerformedIn this episode we discuss about the most discussed miracles that Jesus performed such as turning water into wine, calming the storm, walking on water, and feeding the 5000. We talk about why miracles happen and what was Jesus' purpose for performing these miracles. Jesus performs miracles to meet a need that arises. The miracles are always on time and it comes during times when people have tremendous faith. A miracle always has a purpose too. Miracles still happen to this day and we just need to seek God daily because He can always use us to perform a...
2023-08-3149 min
What's the Poin✝?Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ - Important Issues Discussed at His Sermon on the Mount Part 4 (Matthew 7)In this last part of the topics discussed at the Sermon on the Mount, we talk about judging others, ask, seek, and knocking on God's door, the narrow gate to heaven, and the difference between wise and foolish builders.Tune in as we dive deep in some pretty important issues that we Christians face today especially in terms of how we judge others and how Jesus wants us to see Him. We also talk about how Matthew 7:21 is probably one of the scariest verse in the Bible because it talks about genuine salvation. Listen in to know...
2023-08-3154 min
What's the Poin✝?Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ - Important Issues Discussed at His Sermon on the Mount Part 3 (Matthew 6)In Part 3 of our series on issues Jesus talked about in His Sermon on the Mount, we tackle giving, prayer, fasting, treasures in heaven, and worry. We talk about each of these topics in great detail and give practical examples on how we can apply what Jesus has taught in Matthew 6 in our daily lives. Tune in on this episode to see what is the point of talking about these topics and what Jesus wants us to learn from what He's taught his disciples in this part of His sermon.
2023-08-3141 min
What's the Poin✝?Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ - Important Issues Discussed at His Sermon on the Mount Part 2 (Matthew 5:31-48)In Part 2 of our Sermon on the Mount series, we discuss some important topics that Jesus taught about namely divorce, oaths, and loving our enemies. As we talked about in Part 1 of the series, Jesus was teaching to his disciples so some of the topics are profound. Jesus was emphasizing on love and complete surrender to God in all our issues because we can't do it on our own. Many were shocked and had a hard time understanding why Jesus would tell us to love our enemies. "True love is not transactional, it's transformational"Tune i...
2023-08-3145 min
What's the Poin✝?Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ - Important Issues Discussed on His Sermon on the Mount (Part 1)As we continue our series on the life and ministry of Jesus, we dive deeper on his teachings on His Sermon on the Mount. This sermon was more of a discipleship sermon. He tackles specific issues and puts a New Testament perspective on Old Testament issues. Jesus didn't go on the letter of the law but rather focused on the substance of the law.This is a multi-part series as we discuss each of his teachings in detail. In this episode, we discuss being the salt and light of the earth, Jesus coming to fulfill the law...
2023-07-0743 min
What's the Poin✝?Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ - The Lord's PrayerIn this second episode of our series about the life and ministry of Jesus, we break down the Lord's Prayer line by line. This is something that a lot of people have memorized and recite as their prayer but we discuss the true significance of this prayer. It is a template of how to pray not necessarily what to pray about. This short prayer is very powerful and encompasses the whole gamut of the Christian faith. The whole doctrine of Christianity is summarized in this one prayer once we study it and break it down. Most of the time...
2023-06-3043 min
What's the Poin✝?Family WorshipIn this episode, we discuss personal worship and family worship. We talk about the importance of family worship in keeping a strong family dynamic. Worship comes in different forms to include singing and praising God, reading our Bibles, and praying. Family worship is so important because it is a time for the family to learn about God but this is also a good time for families to unpack their days and talk about what is going on in their lives. We talk about very practical ways of doing family worship and how to handle objections if family m...
2023-06-3050 min
What's the Poin✝?Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ - The BeatitudesWe are starting a new series of doing a deep dive in the life and ministry of Jesus. We will be discussing his most popular teachings and studying them closely.In the first part of this series, we break down The Beatitudes sermon line by line to learn about what is it that Jesus really wanted us to learn from this. This is his first major teaching since his ministry started at 30 years old so this is one of the most important teachings that still apply today. The Beatitudes sermon is really the "Be Attitudes" where Jesus...
2023-06-3046 min
What's the Poin✝?Uprooting Covert Sins - LazinessIn our final episode of our Uprooting Covert Sins series, we tackle the sin of laziness. Most of the time people don’t even realize that laziness is a sin. Laziness is defined as not doing enough with the time, skills, and talents that God has given us. When defined this way, we can see why most of us fall into the covert sin of laziness without even realizing it. It is a wrong stewardship of our talents and time. In this episode we talk about the line between laziness and following your life’s path. We need to disc...
2023-06-3043 min
What's the Poin✝?Uprooting Covert Sins - HateHate is an extreme dislike or prejudice against someone. People think this is a choice but really this is also a sin because we are called to love even the unlovable. In this episode, we talk about what is the root cause of hate and is there really a Godly "hate". We also talk a little about unforgiveness and how this causes hate. Hate is a sin that is covert because we don't even know we are doing it. Sometimes it's ingrained in how we are raised but we need to be introspective to determine if we are sinning...
2023-06-2945 min
What's the Poin✝?Uprooting Covert Sins - WorldlinessWorldliness is loving the world either knowingly or unknowingly above God. We have to love the eternal instead of the temporal and have a more spiritual mindset because this world is only temporary. In this episode, we discuss what it means to "love God" and how does that really look like in our everyday lives. We also answer the question, "Is there such thing as too much serving?" Tune in to see our discussion on this. We talk about how we can become NOT worldly and the 4 philosophical things that make worldliness a sin. But as we a...
2023-06-2955 min
What's the Poin✝?Uprooting Covert Sins - WorryA lot of people do not know that worry is a covert sin. Worry is an attitude or state of mind where you are overly concerned about something that might never happen. The definition of a sin is disobedience and if we worry about something, then we are disobeying God's command of putting our faith in him. In this episode we discuss worry and also talk about anxiety. We dive deep into what is really the root cause of anxiety and that through Jesus, we can be freed from these very overwhelming feelings of emotions. We discuss w...
2023-06-2938 min
What's the Poin✝?Uprooting Covert Sins - LustLust is a passionate desire to want something for yourself. It usually manifests in sexual desires but it is also present in other areas of our lives when we desire something above God. In this episode, take a deep dive into lust and how it manifests even in our areas of our lives such as a lust for power, items, people, etc. We discuss the importance of discussing lust because it is a sin that grips a lot of people. We need to talk about it so we understand how it manifests in our lives. We also talk about...
2023-06-2938 min
What's the Poin✝?Uprooting Covert Sins - AngerThis week we talked about anger. Anger isn't always a negative thing. Even Jesus got angry. But anger becomes a covert sin when the motives of anger are of a negative nature or it comes from a place of selfishness. If your anger is due to sin, injustice, wrong policies, corruption, etc. then this type of anger is not wrong. Your response to anger is even more important because you can be angry but not lash out. Make sure to assess WHY you are angry. Be humble in your anger and do not be impulsive. Also, focus o...
2023-06-2935 min
What's the Poin✝?Uprooting Covert Sins - UnforgivenessIn this episode we discuss what unforgiveness means and how it shows up in our daily lives. Unforgiveness is a covert sin because we come up with justifications that seem warranted such as past hurt, pain, suffering, etc. but at the end of the day, it is God's command for us to forgive. Unforgiveness has such a deep hold on us that it can even manifest itself in physical conditions due to the hurt and pain we are harboring. Unforgiveness is like driving poison and hoping the other person dies. Although unforgiveness is a covert sin that s...
2023-06-2947 min
What's the Poin✝?Uprooting Covert Sins - EnvyWhat does envy really mean? Why is this considered a covert sin? Envy is a very close relative to jealousy and can be similar to greed. Envy is the lack of contentment and being jealous of what others have or what others have received. In this episode, we talk about how envy shows up in our daily life. We discuss how it can creep up and we don't even realize that we are already being envious of other people. There is a fine line between envy and using the achievements of others as a benchmark to encourage us to...
2022-07-1433 min
What's the Poin✝?Uprooting Covert Sins - PrideWe discuss pride in this episode and how it can show up in our daily lives. Pride can be a covert sin because most of the time we don't really notice that we are being prideful. Pride is trying to put yourself above others and oftentimes there is a very fine line between establishing our dignity and the covert sin of pride.We talk about examples on how pride shows up and it's present in many ways, not just in the way we are used to thinking about it. Tune in to this episode to learn more...
2022-07-0733 min
What's the Poin✝?The Grid (Framework) and Greed (Force) Behind Rising Gas PricesGas prices has been increasing all over the world. In this episode, we discuss how the price of gas is determined. We talk about who determines this and why the prices fluctuate so dramatically. We also discuss what we can do to help. As stewards of God's kingdom, we need to also be mindful of how we are impacting the environment. We need to understand our role in preserving God's creation. By understanding the logic behind gas prices, we can make informed decisions in how we can make help make changes.
2022-07-0747 min
What's the Poin✝?Uprooting Covert Sins - GreedWe start a new series of uprooting covert sins and the first sin we tackle is Greed. In the previous episode we talked about how greed plays into the rising gas prices so it is fitting to discuss greed as the first covert sin to uproot. In this episode we talk about what is greed and how it manifests in our daily lives. We may not know that we are being greedy and there are so many actions we do that may not seem greedy but actually stem from a place of greed. It's important to talk a...
2022-07-0734 min
What's the Poin✝?Bible Characters - A Deep Dive on Paul's MinistryWe end our Bible characters series with Paul. In the last episode we talked about a background on Paul but on this episode we talk more about his ministry. Paul was persecuting Christians left and right but God changed his life. He ended up writing over half of the New Testament. Through Paul's life and ministry, we can see that Paul loved and understood people more because he knew how broken he was and what God saved him from. Paul is most known for his writings but he was also very famous for his evangelism all over t...
2022-07-0744 min
What's the Poin✝?A Background on PaulWe discuss one of the most famous characters of the Bible. He wrote over half of the New Testament. Paul's testimony and the story of his life is so amazing because it shows us that God can really use anyone for his glory. Paul used to be a Pharisee. He was part of the religious council and persecuted Christians after Jesus' death. But God turned his life around. The same intensity he had in persecuting Christians was the same intensity Paul had when he ministered and spread God's word after his conversion. Listen in to learn more a...
2022-03-2933 min
What's the Poin✝?Bible Characters - StephenStephen is one of the most selfless characters in the Bible. He might have been the first martyr after Jesus. He was one of the 7 deacons chosen by the apostles. Although he was young, he was very knowledgeable and active in the ministry. Stephen was willing to be used by God and he was killed because he would not stop talking about God. Even on his last breath, Stephen was selfless and humble. In this episode, Harold Ledda talks about his experience in Saudi Arabia when he was imprisoned for starting a church there. Tune in to s...
2022-03-2628 min
What's the Poin✝?Bible Characters - Phillip the EvangelistPhilip is one of those characters in the Bible who aren't really talked about much but he had such an important role too. He was one of the seven deacons appointed by the first Christian church. He had an administrative role but he ended up becoming an evangelist and ministered to people also. He was very influential in witnessing to a man from Ethiopia that this could have been one of the people who brought Christianity to Africa.Philip had an admin role in the church but he was known for his evangelism. Evangelizing is one our duties...
2022-03-2438 min
What's the Poin✝?What Does Christmas Mean To You?In this episode we have lots of guests! Our entire family joins us on this Christmas tradition that we have done when we were children. Before we opened presents we had to answer the question, "What does Christmas mean to you?" It was amazing to have everyone chime in. At the end of the day, Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus who came to die for our sins. It's about giving because HE gave first.
2022-03-2428 min
What's the Poin✝?Bible Characters - MaryIn this episode we talk about Mary, the mother of Jesus. We discuss why Mary was chosen to be Jesus' earthly mother. There could have been many other women but God chose Mary for her character, her heart, and her faith. It was not easy to go through what she had to go through because she had to accept the ridicule and humiliation from society from people who couldn't believe of the virgin birth. We also talk about attributes Mary possesses that we should all try to emulate today.
2022-03-2435 min
What's the Poin✝?Bible Characters - PeterTune in as we dive deeper into the life of Peter. Peter was one of the most prominent disciples. He was all in for Jesus but can also be "all out" so quickly. We talk about why he was chosen as a disciple. We also discuss his ministry after Jesus' ascension and why a commoner like Peter was tasked to preach to the Jews, who were the most knowledgeable about the law at that time. Peter preached about child-like faith and this is one of the most important aspects of our walk with God.
2022-03-2437 min
What's the Poin✝?The Importance of Jesus Christ's Resurrection and AscensionJesus is different because not only did he die for us but He resurrected and ascended to Heaven as well. These two things that happened after his death are just as important because it sets Him apart from any deity that people worship. In this episode, we discuss in detail what the resurrection and ascension of Jesus really means for us today. He had to be perfectly human and perfectly divine in order to pay the penalty for sin. But He also had to show his origin by ascending. We also talk about the Great Commission and w...
2022-03-2436 min
What's the Poin✝?Jesus is the Point - His Life, Ministry, and DeathWe have some guest today in this episode. Tune in to the end to hear from each of them on What is the Point of Jesus?Jesus Christ is the center of it all. He is God coming in human form. He is fully man and fully divine. In this episode, we discuss who He is and why He is so important. We discuss his attributes and his ministry. We also talk about why Jesus had to die. Our God is a relational God and not a transactional God. He sent his ONLY son to d...
2022-03-2457 min
What's the Poin✝?John the Baptist Prepared the Way for Jesus Christ Why was John the Baptist so significant? How did he prepare the way? What was the point of him starting his ministry before Jesus?These are just some of the questions we discuss in this episode. John the Baptist was Jesus' cousin and he was a very strange man. Yet Jesus called him the greatest man who ever lived. John was a messenger and didn't want any recognition for himself or his actions. He knew what his role was and when his mission was done, he willingly let his congregation go to Jesus. It was ne...
2022-03-2437 min
What's the Poin✝?Bible Characters - NehemiahNehemiah was not a priest or a prophet. He was a cupbearer, which seems insignificant but he actually is one of the king's most trusted servants. Nehemiah led the Israelites in rebuilding the wall and the temple in Jerusalem. In this episode we talk about Nehemiah's qualities and what makes him a great leader. We talk about the circumstances during this time and why rebuilding this wall was so important. Tune in to this episode to find out the 3 P's that make Nehemiah a character that we should emulate today. Find out how we can apply the s...
2021-10-2837 min
What's the Poin✝?Bible Characters - HoseaHosea's story is pretty powerful because it is a representation of God's love. Most of the prophets in those days were tasked with being an adviser to the king. However, Hosea was told by God to marry a prostitute, Gomer. If that command wasn't tough enough for Hosea, God even tells him to buy Gomer back from her life of sin when she decided to go back to it. In this episode, we discuss how Hosea's story represents God's love. We also talk about how we are like Gomer. We talk about why Gomer kept going back t...
2021-10-2837 min
What's the Poin✝?Bible Characters - Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, & AbednegoThis week we did a group of characters since their stories were very similar. How did God reveal himself to these 4 guys? How did the people around them get blessed by their faith?We talked about what was going on to the Jews at that time. We also discuss the circumstances that led up to Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego that caused them to get thrown in the fiery furnace. Daniel had a similar situation as well. In both cases, these young men chose NOT to compromise their faith even if that meant dying.
2021-10-0631 min
What's the Poin✝?Bible Characters - JobJob has always been a figure of suffering in the Bible. God allowed Job to be tested because God knew that Job was a righteous man and no matter what happened, Job would not leave God. The story of Job gives us perspective that at times we can be like Job but sometimes we can be like his wife or his friends. How are we like Job's wife or his friends? Are we being team players or do we put in our two cents in people's situations right away?The story of Job is very relatable in 2020...
2021-10-0332 min
What's the Poin✝?Bible Characters - EstherEsther is such an amazing character. She is a woman of great courage and grace. She relied on God's timing in everything she did. She is definitely a role model for women today. This book is only one of two books in the Old Testament or even in the Bible named after a woman so that says a lot about the magnitude of the impact of Esther's story. We talk about why Esther is so important to the Jews and even to us today. We also dive in to some characteristics and attributes that Esther has that we can...
2021-09-2837 min
What's the Poin✝?Bible Characters - ElijahElijah was one of the most famous and dramatic prophet of his time. In the Old Testament times, prophets were usually advisors to kings. Elijah always proclaimed God's word even though the king at that time didn't want to hear it. He was known for winning against the 400 prophets of the false god Baal by showing that God is the one true God. This was a great victory for Elijah!In this episode we talk about how the enemy attacks after a major victory. Elijah had to go through personal battles, depression, and fear even though he...
2021-09-1432 min
What's the Poin✝?Bible Characters - SolomonSolomon was the wisest and richest king. He was David's son and all that David planned to happen was fulfilled in Solomon's time. Solomon was famous because of his wisdom. However, the same wisdom was also the cause of his downfall. This week we discuss what happened after Solomon's gift of wisdom. How did this cause his downfall? How did Solomon get back on track with his relationship with God? Sometimes we can be like Solomon where we know what is right but we won't do what is right. We are each given our own kingdom and sphere o...
2021-09-0136 min
What's the Poin✝?Bible Characters- DavidDavid is one of THE most famous characters in the Bible. He is the 2nd king of Israel and is most famous for "David and Goliath" and "David and Bathsheba." David wrote some amazing psalms and was very vocal about his relationship with God. No wonder he was called "a man after God's heart." In this episode, we talk more in detail about David's life and why exactly he was considered a man after God's heart. We also talk about his sin with Bathsheba and how God still continued to use him and let him leave a great legacy.
2021-08-3031 min
What's the Poin✝?Bible Characters- GideonWho is Gideon? He's not the most talked about character in the Bible but he was pretty significant. Gideon was famous for winning a huge war with just 300 men but that was all because of God. Through Gideon's story we can learn that God usually chooses people who may seem underqualified because God's sovereignty will be emphasized. Gideon needed a lot of confirmation from God because he knew he was nothing without Him. Listen in on this episode because we talk about Gideon's best characteristics and how we an be more like him.
2021-08-1133 min
What's the Poin✝?Bible Characters- SamsonSamson was most famous for his strength but also for his fall because he fell for Delilah's tricks. Samson was the last judge before kings ruled over the Israelites. He was a strong physical leader but he lacked in the administrative aspects. However, God still used Samson for His glory. Samson's faith might have seemed weak, however, he was human and unintentionally drifted away from God. Through Samson's life, we can learn to live a life of humility and to not take things for granted. In this episode we talk about Samson's attributes that we can learn from and...
2021-08-1134 min
What's the Poin✝?Bible Characters- JoshuaJoshua was one of Moses' assistants who led the Israelites into the promised land. Joshua is such a great leader because he waited for his turn to lead. He didn't mind working in the sidelines until God called him to lead. He earned the respect of the people because he was one of them. When issues arise, Joshua gave the people a choice but he led by example by saying "As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." We talk about Joshua's attributes and what his formula for success is. Listen in on this episode to...
2021-08-0531 min
What's the Poin✝?Bible Characters- MosesThis week, we talk about one of the most famous characters in the Bible. Moses had a colorful birth and a colorful life. Moses is most known for the burning bush, parting of the Red Sea, getting the Israelites out of Egypt, and leading them in the wilderness for 40 years. We talk about Moses' faith and how God needs us to act before He can move. Moses is an underqualified individual but God looks beyond the outside ability. He looks at our inside intensity. We see in Moses that age does not matter but it's our heart that matters...
2021-08-0530 min
What's the Poin✝?Bible Characters- JosephJoseph is one of the famous characters in the Bible because of his dreams. Joseph's dreams got him in trouble when he told his brothers about them but his ability to interpret dreams also found him favor in Pharaoh's eyes. We discuss what we can learn in Joseph's life. God was with Joseph in every situation he went through. Sometimes God allows certain desperate situations to happen to us to further His kingdom. Are we still willing to be righteous even when circumstances around us make us weak? Listen in the discussion to find out the 5 P's of Joseph's...
2021-07-1237 min
What's the Poin✝?Bible Characters- JacobJacob was used by God even after the mistakes he's made. Jacob wrestled with God but God is not intimated by our questions. His name was changed to Israel and became the father of the 12 tribes of Israel. With the change of his name comes with a change of his character. Sometimes we try to "steal" what's supposed to be ours by trying to go ahead of God's timing. We also talk about Esau in this episode and what we can learn from his life and decisions. Through Jacob's story we can see that God chooses ordinary people to...
2021-07-1235 min
What's the Poin✝?Bible Characters- AbrahamWhy is Abraham called the Father of Many Nations? Why is he so significant? What can we learn from his life? In this episode, we talk about Abraham and the promise God gave him. We talk about how God's time is always right and what happens when we try to deviate from God's time and plans. Abraham had his own shortcomings but God still used him. Patience, faith, and determination are just some of the concepts in Abraham's story. "God is not a transactional God. He is a transformational and relational God." Tune in to see how God moved...
2021-06-1934 min
What's the Poin✝?Bible Characters- NoahWe continue with our Bible characters series with Noah. He seems to be a character that is not preached a lot because he is consistent. His faith was incredible and he was the most righteous man at that time. However, we also have to remember that Noah must have felt lonely in his walk with God. He and his family was building the ark for 120 years. In this episode we talk about how we can emulate Noah today. What can we learn from his story? How can we be more like him? What can we do if we feel...
2021-06-1736 min
What's the Poin✝?Bible Characters- AdamWe are doing a Bible character series for the next couple of weeks and what better way to start this series than with Adam. We talk about Adam's significance and how his story still applies to us today. Adam was given the management mandate. Through his story we see the importance of consulting with God before we make decisions because the enemy is notorious for putting doubt in our minds even in the most subtle of ways. Check out this episode to learn more about how to avoid falling into the traps of the enemy.
2021-06-1636 min
What's the Poin✝?Polished Parishioners, Perfect Pretenders, Prognostic PastorsWe discuss conflict, specifically church conflict in this episode. Sometimes disagreements are necessary and can be fruitful. We talk about the difference of being a polished parishioner and a perfect pretender. Perfect pretenders have hypocritical tendencies so we discuss how to make sure we stop being one or avoid getting to that point. We also talk about how to address conflict and what prognostic pastors are. Look out for the 3 P's in Creative Conflict Resolution!
2021-06-1638 min
What's the Poin✝?It'll Be AlrightIn this episode we discuss fear. Is fear a positive or a negative thing? How does fear manifest itself in our lives? What can God give us that will make us feel that it'll be alright?FEAR = False Evidence Appearing RealWhat kind of fear is ruling your life? Be real with yourself and seek God's help for what you are fearful about. The enemy makes you stagnant through fear so you don't become effective anymore so sometimes God allows fear to drive us into faith. We can rest in the fact that o...
2021-04-2338 min
What's the Poin✝?Jesus Christ's Death and ResurrectionOn our 30th episode we talk about the most important point, which is Jesus. His death and resurrection completes the gift of salvation. Jesus is perfectly God and perfectly human. He felt all the pain, suffering, and temptations we have felt but He still chose to die for us. We talk about why the week before Easter is called "Holy Week" and we also discuss the significance of Jesus' 7 last words. His death and resurrection may be hard to understand but we are trying to understand a limitless God with our limited thinking. We can take comfort i...
2021-04-2337 min
What's the Poin✝?Is Education Really the Key to SuccessWhat is success and how do we measure it? How important is education to becoming successful? We discuss these questions and more in this episode. Success usually depends on who you are asking and in what context. We talk about what success means secular terms and what success means in a Christian context. "You need to mix head knowledge with experience and being present in the moment, your heart, and your passion in order to add value to the world in an organic way"
2021-04-1236 min
What's the Poin✝?Holistic Approach to SinglenessSociety has created a stereotype about being single and has created a negative stigma around it. In this episode, we discuss a way to approach this season of waiting. God is molding people in this season to prepare them for their future, whether that be for their future spouse or just for a future of having God as their sole partner. God's will comes at the perfect time and we need to remain patient and grounded in Him. God can use the time of being single to mold us to become better partners, to work on ourselves, and to...
2021-04-0938 min
What's the Poin✝?Why Does a Compassionate God Allow SufferingsWhy do sufferings happen? Is it necessary for us to suffer to some extent? These are some questions we tackle in this episode. Suffering is usually a consequence of sin. But God is a gracious God and usually tries to use suffering for His glory. Suffering makes people stronger. You have to see past yourself to see the purpose.
2021-03-1536 min
What's the Poin✝?Security in the Midst of InsecurityWhat causes insecurity? In what ways does insecurity manifest itself? How can we find security through our insecurities? These are just some questions we discuss in this episode.Insecurity usually stems from being uncertain about our foundation and our surroundings. It manifests in different ways in our lives through actions and subtle behaviors. We discuss a few ways for us to know if we are insecure and how to overcome it.
2021-02-1337 min
What's the Poin✝?Servant LeadershipServant leadership sounds like an oxymoron doesn't it? But that's basically what Jesus did! He was a leader with a servant heart! In this episode we talk about service and why it is important? What is the difference of service and worship? One is for God and the other is for men. Listen in to see which one is which. Also, from whom do you want the recognition from? These are just some questions we discuss in this episode!
2021-02-0436 min
What's the Poin✝?How to Overcome Distractions to WorshipIn part 2 of our discussion on worship, we talk about distractions we encounter when we try to worship and how to overcome them. In the last episode, we talked about how worship is total, transformative, transcendent, true, and transparent. Worship is for God. This week we discuss where different distractions come from and how we can overcome them. There are 3 D's we need to do in order to get through the distractions!
2021-02-0437 min
What's the Poin✝?The Fundamentals & Foundations of WorshipWhat is worship? What does the Bible tell us about worship? Is it necessary?These are some questions that we discuss in this week's episode. Worship is honoring God in all that we do. It keeps us grounded and renewed. We recognize that we were created in His image and we give all the credit back to him through worship. We discuss the two kinds of worship (personal and corporate) and how these two types relate to each other.
2021-01-2934 min
What's the Poin✝?The Hallmarks of ChristmasWhat are the hallmarks of Christmas? Why are they important and how do they apply to our lives? In the final episode of our Christmas series, we discuss love, joy, peace, and hope. We talk about the difference between happiness and joy. One is based on temporary circumstances and the other is based on hard truth and fact. We discuss the importance of reflection and the pitfalls of unforgiveness. We also talk about expectation for Christ's second coming.
2021-01-1040 min
What's the Poin✝?The Perfect Gift for an Imperfect WorldWhy is Christmas so important? Why did God need to come in human form to save humanity? How is Christ the perfect gift?These are some questions we discuss in part 3 of our Christmas series. In the time before Christ was born, people were expectant of a Messiah. Today, while we celebrate the birth of Jesus, we are also expecting. But what we are expecting is Jesus' second coming. God is a great gift-giver but a horrible gift wrapper. (Watch the episode to see why that is) Our imperfection needs the perfection of Christ.
2021-01-1037 min
What's the Poin✝?The Characters of ChristmasWho are the characters in the Christmas story? Why are they important? What can we learn from them? These are some questions we will answer in today's episode of part 2 of our Christmas series. We talk about why it is important to not only celebrate Jesus in this season but to also talk about the other characters who all play an important role in the Christmas story.
2021-01-0535 min
What's the Poin✝?Christmas Commemoration vs CommercializationWhat is Christmas really all about? What are we commemorating during this time? Why has Christmas become so commercialized? These are some questions we discuss in the first episode of a 4 part series on Christmas. Our focus should be on WHO we are celebrating not just the celebration itself.
2020-12-0938 min
What's the Poin✝?Sports, Fame, & ChristSports and fame can be used for Christ. Athletes are one of the most sought after individuals even in the business world because of the traits they have such as perseverance, determination, dedication, and ability to work with a team. Fame will not be a problem if we give God the glory and we just enjoy the blessing. Many famous people use their platform to glorify God!
2020-12-0236 min
What's the Poin✝?Maximizing Our Talents and Gifts for God's KingdomWhat are talents and gifts? How can we use the gifts we are given to best serve God's kingdom? These are some questions we discuss in this week's episode. We need to discover our gifts and make sure we are using the gift to glorify and further God's kingdom. But we need to also make sure to not let comparison creep in because we all have been given unique talents.
2020-11-2236 min
What's the Poin✝?Does God Answer All Our Prayers?Prayer is our line of communication with God. Some people say prayer changes things but prayer actually changes us. What do we do in times when God is intentionally silent? Maybe we need to stop asking "why" but instead ask WHAT we need to change? Let us continue to pray FIT (with faith, intensity, and tenacity)!
2020-11-1638 min
What's the Poin✝?The Power of PrayerThis week we discuss prayer. Prayer is our communication with God. It is important because just like we communicate with family, friends, and peers, we also need to be communicating with God daily. What we pray for is secondary to HOW we pray. Every prayer usually has:P- praisingR- repentanceA- askingY- yielding
2020-11-0939 min
What's the Poin✝?Christian Values and the American SocietyWe talk about why Christian values are important in society in general. We also discuss the upcoming US presidential elections and what Christians should be doing at this time. As Americans we are given the right to vote and we must exercise this right because many people in other countries do not have this same privilege. We must pray and do our own due diligence regarding each candidate but continue to stay united despite differing political views. We discuss the 3 C's that will help you discern how to vote for the upcoming elections.
2020-10-3037 min
What's the Poin✝?Bearing Fruit Qualitatively and QuantitativelyWe talk about what it means to bear fruit and why it is important. Qualitative fruit is an outward expression of an inward change like being more kind, honest, etc. Quantitative fruit is the people that you minister to and help bring to Jesus. Both of these are important. We talk about issues a society can face and even issues in the church as well.
2020-10-2337 min
What's the Poin✝?Living by Grace, Showing GraceG.R.A.C.E = God's Richness at Christ's ExpenseThis week we talk about the importance of grace and how we should live by grace. We discuss that we need to show grace to ourselves and to others just as God showed grace to us. We must also be mindful not to abuse the grace we were given.
2020-10-2038 min
What's the Poin✝?Money and Ministry: Contradictory or Complementary?We discuss a controversial topic today about money and ministry. We tackle questions like the income of pastors and transparency in terms of finances of those in ministry. Why is there such a negative stigma in terms of money and being in ministry? Is money and ministry contradictory or complementary?
2020-10-1638 min
What's the Poin✝?Sharing the Good NewsThis week we talk about what is the Good News. We discuss what Jesus did for you and me and why it is important for us to share and make disciples. We also talk about why being a Christian is just much easier than not having God at all.
2020-10-1637 min
What's the Poin✝?Keeping RelationshipsIn this episode we discuss relationships with family, friends, significant others, work relationships, and of course our relationship with God. We look into what the Bible tells us about relationships. We also discuss how we should resolve conflicts within our relationships.
2020-10-1537 min
What's the Poin✝?Christian Unity Amidst Doctrinal and Ministerial BiasesWe discuss that doctrinal and ministerial biases are and how disunity among believers can be detrimental. We also talk about the importance of Christian unity despite having differing secondary views.
2020-10-1437 min
What's the Poin✝?Why Is The Bible Important?This week we discuss the importance of the Bible in our Christian walk, personal life, society, and even in corporate and national policies. We talk about how the moral values of the Bible stand the test of time.
2020-10-1338 min
What's the Poin✝?Storing Up Treasures in HeavenWhat are treasures in Heaven? This week we discuss what treasures in Heaven are and what we need to do in order to keep storing these treasures.
2020-10-1337 min
What's the Poin✝?Peace that Surpasses Human UnderstandingA discussion on how to attain and sustain peace that surpasses human understanding. We also talk about how important our inner individual peace is to helping us be peacemakers for Christ and the world.
2020-10-1337 min
What's the Poin✝?From Bondage to BreakthroughA discussion about types of bondage we are in and how to really experience the breakthrough from these bondage through Christ!
2020-10-1242 min
What's the Poin✝?Finding Our PurposeHow do we live after we are saved? How do we find our purpose in the body of Christ?
2020-10-1145 min
What's the Poin✝?How Do We Know We're SavedWhat's the Point on having Jesus? Discussion on what it means to be saved and what that looks like in your life.
2020-10-1138 min
What's the Poin✝?The Covid-19 ExperienceExperience with Covid-19 physically, mentally, and spiritually. How Covid-19 impacted churches and the nation
2020-10-1138 min