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Eagles on the HillReformation DayOctober 31 is Reformation Day, the day we celebrate Martin Luther's nailing of the 95 Theses to the church door in Wittenberg. But the Reformation goes far beyond that, and far beyond Martin Luther. In fact, the lay people of the church played a key role in spreading the gospel of Jesus - let's take a look at their faithfulness.2024-11-0113 min
Eagles on the HillHalloweenHalloween is coming up - what is the origin of Halloween? How should Christians celebrate (or not celebrate) it? What else happened on October 31 that we should be aware of and celebrate?2024-10-2913 min
Eagles on the HillYom Kippur - The Day of AtonementYom Kippur is the highest holy day of the Jewish year. Since Jesus and His disciples were Jewish, it only seems right that we Jesus followers know something about this holy day and how Jesus has fulfilled it.2024-10-1113 min
Eagles on the HillSaying Yes to One ThingWhen you say yes to one thing, you say no to something else. This simple saying could change your life!2024-08-2008 min
Eagles on the HillTisha B'Av and LamentationsSadness and Sorrow are often part of life. We tend to deal with them in two unhelpful ways - either we downplay them and say, "I'm doing fine" or we let them get the best of us and wallow in them for far too long. The Jewish holiday of Tisha B'Av shows us a better way.2024-08-1615 min
Eagles on the HillThe End of Race PoliticsA look at the prescriptions of Coleman Hughes as he considers what will improve race relations in the United States. Hughes is the author of the book "The End of Race Politics".2024-08-1316 min
Eagles on the HillIsrael Hamas Update August 8 2024An update on Day 307 of the war between Israel and Hamas2024-08-0924 min
Eagles on the HillSmall Groups as part of the Normal Christian LifeWe interview Aaron Hedlund, Director of Adult Discipleship at Christ Lincoln to talk about what makes a good Small Group and how we can overcome our fears of taking this step in our life as disciples of Jesus.2024-08-0619 min
Eagles on the HillTestimonies w Pastor HuttonWe welcome guest Pastor, Aaron Hutton, as he completes his doctoral studies and shares his dissertation on the impact of testimony in sharing our faith.2024-08-0219 min
Eagles on the HillDid God choose me OR Did I choose HimAn age-old debate, and yet one that is very important for us to understand if we are to truly have confidence in our salvation.2024-07-3017 min
Eagles on the HillPrayers of other ReligionsDoes God answer the prayers of people who believe in other religions? Does He answer the prayers of Christians, and if so, why?2024-07-2617 min
Eagles on the HillTrends in Family MinistryWe interview the Executive Director of Family Ministry at Christ Lincoln, Maria Castens, and discover some exciting and age-specific resources to help us raise our children in the faith.2024-07-2316 min
Eagles on the HillBooks that are NOT in the BibleWe take a look at lots of big words - apocrypha and pseudepigrapha. We check out many ancient writings that are not included in the 'canon' of Scripture - that is, not one of the 66 books of the Bible. What are they and why aren't they included in our Bibles?2024-07-1914 min
Eagles on the HillDid God save former President TrumpAfter the attempted assassination of former President Trump on July 13, 2024 many commented that "God saved him." Did God save him? If so, what about the man who lost his life while attending the rally? How do we think about these things as followers of Jesus? Pastor Daniel Potts and Pastor Aaron Hutton join for a discussion of these things.2024-07-1617 min
Eagles on the HillBastille Day The French vs The American RevolutionJuly 14 is Bastille Day, commonly recognized as the beginning of the French Revolution. The French Revolution sought to overthrow all authority, ended in bloodshed and brought Emperor Napoleon to power. Why? How was it different than the American Revolution and what lessons can we learn for today?2024-07-1217 min
Eagles on the HillHow We Got the BibleHow did we get the Bible? Why those 66 books and not others? How do we know that what we have in our English Bibles in what the authors wrote? What English translation is the best?2024-07-0921 min
Eagles on the HillAmerican ValuesWe'll take a look at what Dennis Prager calls The American Trinity: E Pluribus Unum, Liberty, and In God We Trust. And we'll have some fun considering the liberty we've taken in using our own uniquely American set of weights and measures. Enjoy!2024-07-0420 min
Eagles on the HillBiden Trump Debate ObservationsA few days have gone by and its time to reflect on what we heard as President Biden debated former President Trump for 90 minutes on Thursday June 27. I go through 7 Observations.2024-07-0218 min
Eagles on the HillCaesarea PhilippiWe continue our tour of Israel by visiting the pagan city built by Herod Philip, son of Herod the Great. Jesus took His disciples there for a very important reason - let's journey with them and find out what happened there.2024-06-2817 min
Eagles on the HillPresidential DebatesAs the 1st Presidential Debate of 2024 is coming up, we bring in an expert to help us take a look back at some memorable moments in previous Presidential debates. We learn something and enjoy a good laugh from time to time as well.2024-06-2518 min
Eagles on the HillChoose Life Now NE Constitutional AmendmentWe do a deep dive into the proposed Choose Life Now Amendment, and compare it with the proposed Protect our Rights Amendment and with the proposed Protect Women and Children Amendment.2024-06-2124 min
Eagles on the HillJuneteenthJune 19 is now a federal holiday: Juneteenth. Where did the holiday come from? Why are we celebrating and what are we celebrating?2024-06-1814 min
Eagles on the HillOne Year Anniversary of Eagles on the HillWe take a look back, thanking many who have made the podcast possible and go through some year-end analytics for this first year of Eagles on the Hill.2024-06-1416 min
Eagles on the HillShavuot The Feast of Weeks or PentecostAs Jews around the world this week celebrate Shavuot, one of the three great Biblical Pilgrimage Festivals, we who trust in Yeshua, Jesus the Messiah, should have an understanding of what's being celebrated and how we can bless our Jewish neighbors and friends.2024-06-1114 min
Eagles on the HillPride Month MusingsJune is Pride Month, once again. Last year at this time we dealt with Pride from a variety of angles. Today we explore the purpose of Pride Month in the hearts of those who celebrate - why is it so crucial and necessary for the LGBTQ+ community.2024-06-0716 min
Eagles on the HillCapernaum the Hometown of JesusLet's travel to Capernaum and find out what's been discovered there from the time of Jesus.2024-06-0415 min
Eagles on the HillTech Commitments for FamiliesTechnology can be a wonderful tool to make our lives better and also can be something quite dangerous for our emotional, mental and spiritual health. What are some commitments that we can personally make, and help our children make, so that tech is a blessing and not a curse?2024-05-3117 min
Eagles on the HillMemorial Day 2024We remember those who have died in the service of our country.2024-05-2715 min
Eagles on the HillHarrison Butker's Commencement AddressLet's dive into Harrison Butker's Commencement Address at Benedictine College in Kansas, and also listen to Bryan Widstrand's address from 2023 at Concordia University in Chicago.2024-05-2424 min
Eagles on the HillPro-Life and Pro-Abortion NE State Constitutional AmendmentsThis fall there will likely be two competing proposed amendments to the NE State Constitution. Let's check them out and find out what each one says.2024-05-2119 min
Eagles on the HillDealing with GriefToday we interview Venita Steinbauer, Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Gracepoint - a Christian counseling service in Eastern Nebraska. She walks us through how to deal with grief, and how as parents or grandparents we can help children and teens walk the path to healing and wholeness as well.2024-05-1717 min
Eagles on the HillNE State School Board Candidate Liz DavidsOur interview with Liz Davids, who is running for NE State School Board. Find out what she believes are the issues we face and how she wants to deal with them.2024-05-1424 min
Eagles on the HillIVF and Embryo AdoptionIn Vitro Fertilization can be a great blessing to godly parents who want to raise children but are unable to conceive. We believe that every child conceived via IVF is created in the image of God and should be cared for just as we care for any other human being. And yet there are hundreds of thousands of frozen embryos being stored ... awaiting life. Embryo adoption is a great way to give life to these little ones!2024-05-1016 min
Eagles on the HillIsrael Hamas Update May 6 2024On Day 213 of the war, the day after Yom HaShoah, we take a look at the current status of things with the hostages that were taken on October 7, with the war in Gaza, and with the situation on US University Campuses. We also speak a little about Iran, the West Bank and Lebanon ... and make some predictions for the future. 2024-05-0724 min
Eagles on the HillChristian NationalismWe hear in the news today over and over again that Christian Nationalists are one of the, if not THE, greatest threat to our country. Is this true? What is a Christian Nationalist? Are you a Christian Nationalist?2024-05-0315 min
Eagles on the HillFinishing WellOften far from our minds and yet it should be on our minds even as we begin something: how do we finish well? Because unless Jesus returns first, we will finish many things - marriage, raising children, our careers. How do we make a good plan to finish well?2024-04-3016 min
Eagles on the HillTitle IX Sex Discrimination Regulation RevisionsThe Biden Administration has released updated guidelines for the implementation of Title IX, expanding the definition of sex to include sexual orientation and gender identity, among other things. How does this affect us today?2024-04-2619 min
Eagles on the HillEarth Day and Climate ChangeHow do we Christians become the very best stewards of the earth? What part does fossil fuel use and the use of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar play in our ability to care for the planet? Should care for the planet be our highest goal as we consider climate change?2024-04-2317 min
Eagles on the HillPassoverPassover is beginning this year at sundown on Monday April 22. What is that important holiday all about? How is it celebrated? Why is it important for us Christians to know about it? How was it fulfilled in Jesus?2024-04-1917 min
Eagles on the HillTaxesApril 15 is Tax Day. What does the Bible say about paying taxes? How has our tax system changed over the years? What are ways that it is designed in order to take more taxes from us than we realize? What are some questions about taxation that Christians should wrestle with?2024-04-1616 min
Eagles on the HillEvidences for the Resurrection of Jesus part 2Is there any written evidence outside of the Bible that Jesus ever existed, that He died and rose again, that Christianity didn't just develop this resurrection story over a long period of time? Did Jesus really rise from the dead, or is that all just a myth?2024-04-1216 min
Eagles on the HillEvidences for the Resurrection of Jesus part 1Is there really any way to know that what the Bible says is true? Did Jesus really rise from the dead, or is that all just a myth?2024-04-0917 min
Eagles on the HillAppearances of Jesus Part 2After Jesus' resurrection He appeared at least 12 times to various people in various places. Today we go through appearances 7-12.2024-04-0518 min
Eagles on the HillAppearances of Jesus Part 1After Jesus' resurrection He appeared at least 12 times to various people in various places. Today we go through the first 6 of those 12.2024-04-0219 min
Eagles on the HillThe Trials of JesusJesus underwent 6 trials before finally being condemned to death. Three before Jewish leaders and three before Roman leaders. Which of those trials found Him guilty? Which found Him innocent? How was Pilate persuaded to have Jesus crucified?2024-03-2920 min
Eagles on the HillDead Sea Scrolls _ Qumran _ EssenesWe go on a tour of the Dead Sea Scrolls and discover their importance, as well as take a look at the community that produced them and ask whether there might be any connections between them and Jesus.2024-03-2618 min
Eagles on the HillPurimThe Jewish holiday of Purim is on March 23, 2024 this year. What is it about and why should Christians care?2024-03-2214 min
Eagles on the HillAbortion A Constitutional Right in NebraskaThere is a movement in Nebraska to enshrine abortion as a constitutional right without exceptions and without any possibility of government control through all 9 months of pregnancy and for any 'pregnant person'. We need to be informed about this radical push and do what we can to bless mothers and children here in Nebraska.2024-03-1916 min
Eagles on the HillSt. PatrickWho was St. Patrick and what impact did he have on civilization apart from giving us green beer? Speaking of green beer, did he give us green beer?2024-03-1508 min
Eagles on the HillRamadanWhat's the Muslim month of Ramadan all about and why does it have the potential for so much violence in Israel?2024-03-1215 min
Eagles on the HillThe Chosen Season FourNow that Season Four of The Chosen is out in theaters, we wanted to give a review. What's good and biblical? What might be problematic? How can you get to know Jesus better?2024-03-0817 min
Eagles on the HillThe Politically Active ChristianHow can a Christian know what is going on in his or her state? How can we be active in the political process? What can we do to influence our state and local governments?2024-03-0514 min
Eagles on the HillThe First CommandmentThe first commandment in both the Lutheran and Roman Catholic numbering corresponds to the most important commandment as Jesus teaches it in the Gospels. What is so important about this commandment?2024-03-0113 min
Eagles on the HillRevelation Keys to InterpretationThere are at least three keys to understanding what the Biblical book of Revelation is about - without these keys, the reader is left adrift and can either close the book in confusion or, perhaps worse, follow all sorts of wrong interpretations which bring fear and dismay. Check out not only this podcast, but the Eagles on the Hill youtube channel, which has a playlist detailing how to apply these keys to each chapter of the book.2024-02-2314 min
Eagles on the HillSuper Bowl Ad He Gets UsJesus makes it to the Super Bowl! How did He do? Was He fairly represented in the "He Gets Us" commercials? How should Christians react to those commercials and what do we want to keep in mind as we have conversations with our friends?2024-02-2013 min
Eagles on the HillPresidents Day George WashingtonPresidents Day is a time to give thanks for our nation, for the blessing of God upon our nation, even as that blessing is seen as being undeserved. We take a look back at why George Washington, in spite of his flaws, is considered a gift of God to us.2024-02-1614 min
Eagles on the HillValentines Day Ash WednesdayAsh Wednesday falls on Valentines Day this year. Or does Valentines Day fall on Ash Wednesday this year? What a cruel twist of fate that these two holidays, which have nothing to do with one another, fall on the same day. Or are we looking at that wrongly?2024-02-1311 min
Eagles on the HillWords of the Lenten SeasonLent is coming up, and so we want to talk with Pastor Michael Eckelkamp and find out the background and rich meaning of some words that have become part of our Lenten journey.2024-02-0915 min
Eagles on the HillIsrael and the Palestinians The Two State Solution and The Real SolutionWill the so-called "Two State Solution" work to bring peace to the Middle East? What's been tried in the past and how has that worked? Is there another way forward that has proven effective at bringing peace between Jews and Palestinians?2024-02-0617 min
Eagles on the HillSlavery and the BibleOne of the charges against the Bible is that in it God approves of slavery. What is the reality? Does God condone slavery or is He against it? Is the Bible clear on this, or not?2024-02-0216 min
Eagles on the HillOpportunity Scholarships of NebraskaSchool Choice in Nebraska - an update now that we are into 2024 on how we can support parents and families as they choose what school is best for their child to attend ... and do it in a way that will enable us to save on our taxes, one dollar for every dollar donated.2024-01-3016 min
Eagles on the HillIslamWhere did Islam come from? What are its key beliefs? Why is Jerusalem so important to Muslims? How does Islam compare and contrast with Christianity? Where can I go to find out more?2024-01-2617 min
Eagles on the HillDinosaurs and the BibleDinosaurs are fascinating and powerful creatures that appear in many passages of Scripture. What do we know about them, and about when they lived and how they died out?2024-01-2312 min
Eagles on the HillHow Does God Speak to UsWe often wish that God would speak to us; we'd love to hear His voice, telling us His will. On this show we discuss how to hear God's voice today.2024-01-1915 min
Eagles on the HillDEI with Bill AckmanFollowing the events of October 7, pro-Hamas and anti-Israel protests broke out across American university campuses. Bill Ackman, graduate of Harvard, investigated what was behind these protests, and believes that DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) is the culprit - he believes that DEI is racist, and lays out his case in a piece he wrote in January 2024. What are your thoughts?2024-01-1612 min
Eagles on the HillMartin Luther King JrMLK is a towering figure in our nation, yet while we celebrate him today, many of us really have no idea what he stood for, what he taught, and how he hoped to achieve racial reconciliation. So let's learn together from the man himself.2024-01-1214 min
Eagles on the HillThe Ends of the LCMS with Rev Joe BeranPastor Joe Beran from Bethlehem Lutheran in Santa Clara CA joins us to talk about his new book, "The Ends of the LCMS" and what he sees as the church moves into the future.2024-01-0915 min
Eagles on the HillMagi Worship JesusWe Three Kings of Orient Are? Really, what's the story with these people - where did they come from and what star did they follow?2024-01-0517 min
Eagles on the HillJudaism and the MessiahWhat do Jews believe about the coming of the Messiah?2024-01-0214 min
Eagles on the HillMarriageHow does the Bible describe God's gift of Marriage and His design for how it should work?2023-12-2915 min
Eagles on the HillBethlehemLet's find out about where Jesus was born, and how we know with almost complete certainty where the actual spot was.2023-12-2614 min
Eagles on the HillA Christmas CommandmentThe 8th Commandment is one of the most challenging commandments to keep, particularly in our personal lives. Let's take a look at what it means and be encouraged in our lives as Jesus-followers.2023-12-2213 min
Eagles on the HillProphetic Evidence for the Bible and JesusThe last in a three part series examining Manuscript, Archeological and Prophetic Evidence for the truth of the Christian Faith.2023-12-1911 min
Eagles on the HillArchaeological Evidence for the Bible and JesusThe second in a three part series examining Manuscript, Archeological and Prophetic Evidence for the truth of the Christian Faith.2023-12-1511 min
Eagles on the HillNazareth the visit of Gabriel to MaryWhat was Nazareth like back in the day? Where did Gabriel meet Mary, and where did Jesus grow up?2023-12-1212 min
Eagles on the HillIsrael and the Palestinians How Does It EndHow do we solve the conflict in the Middle East? Can Jews and Arabs live side by side in peace? Is the "two state solution" a viable end to all this fighting?2023-12-0816 min
Eagles on the HillMillenniumWhat does the Bible actually say about the Millennium and what will happen at that time? Might we be living in that time right now???2023-12-0514 min
Eagles on the HillJudaism Christianity and IslamThe world's three Abrahamic faiths all share a common source, but have very different histories and beliefs. Let's take a look.2023-12-0115 min
Eagles on the HillAbortion Enshrined in the Nebraska State ConstitutionProtect our Rights Nebraska is a proposed Constitutional Amendment that will enshrine the right to an abortion throughout all 9 months of pregnancy in the NE State Constitution. Let's take a look at it and understand it well.2023-11-2811 min
Eagles on the HillThe Rapture Fact or FictionMany Christians talk about the rapture as that time when Jesus will return secretly and all Christians on earth will be taken up to heaven, while all unbelievers will be left behind and experience great tribulation. What does Scripture really say about this?2023-11-2416 min
Eagles on the HillThanksgiving and SquantoAs we celebrate Thanksgiving this year, God's work in the life of Squanto is a wonderful testimony to God's faithful fulfillment of His promise to always work evil for good in the lives of His people.2023-11-2110 min
Eagles on the HillModern Israel Prophesied in the Old TestamentMany are saying today that the modern state of Israel is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and therefore we should support this nation of Israel. Is this true or not?2023-11-1716 min
Eagles on the HillMulti-culturalismAre all cultures equal in value? How should we view differences in culture? Is there a culture that is to be preferred, and are certain cultural values to be preferred over others?2023-11-1409 min
Eagles on the HillVeterans Day 2023November 11 is Veterans Day. We pause to honor all those who have served in the United States Military.2023-11-1009 min
Eagles on the HillElection Day One Year AwayEvery four years we elect a President, and even perhaps more importantly, between those elections we are privileged to elect other leaders in local, state and national government. What things do we take into account as we use this God-given privilege of voting?2023-11-0716 min
Eagles on the HillPro Hamas and Anti Israel DemonstrationsWhat's going on with all of the Pro-Hamas and Anti-Israel Demonstrations that we're seeing around the United States and around the world?2023-11-0316 min
Eagles on the HillIsrael and Hamas Update and ThoughtsIt's been three weeks since Hamas terrorists stormed into Israel and murdered over 1000 people and took about 200 hostages. We take a look at Israel's response, going back in history to try to learn from the past so as not to repeat past mistakes. 2023-10-2711 min
Eagles on the HillManuscript Evidence for the Bible and JesusThe first in a three part series examining Manuscript, Archeological and Prophetic Evidence for the truth of the Christian Faith.2023-10-2012 min
Eagles on the HillServing in the ShadowsHow do you react when you work hard and accomplish something, or are part of a team that accomplishes something, and others seem to get the credit? What does Scripture have to say about that, and how can God's Spirit work in our hearts in those times?2023-10-1711 min
Eagles on the HillWar Is it right to go to WarAs Israel has now declared war on Hamas, we examine the Biblical Christian view of whether or not it is right to go to war, and if so, under what circumstances and in what way2023-10-1314 min
Eagles on the HillIsrael and Hamas at War October 10, 2023An introduction to the parties in the current war in the Middle East and information about why the war is happening at this time.2023-10-1015 min
Eagles on the HillColumbus Day or Indigenous Peoples DayOn Monday October 9 will you celebrate Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day or both or neither? Who was Christopher Columbus and what is there to celebrate about him?2023-10-0611 min
Eagles on the HillGlobal Warming and the Seasons of the YearThe recent heat wave in Nebraska got me thinking about Global Warming and interupted my favorite season of the year: fall. Where did seasons come from anyway, and was there ever a time when there were no seasons?2023-10-0312 min
Eagles on the HillSchool Choice in NebraskaNebraska is now the last state in the Union to have some form of School Choice. The legislature passed and Governor Pillen signed LB 753 "Opportunity Scholarship Act". What's does this legislation do? Why are many opposed to it, particularly the Teachers Unions in Nebraska, and what are they doing to repeal it? Join us for the conversation...2023-09-2915 min
Eagles on the HillPraying and PraisingA challenge is issued today to up our game as Christians with regard to both praying and praising. Will you take the challenge?2023-09-2215 min
Eagles on the Hill211 Worship 19th Anniversary211 Worship began on Sunday September 19, 2004. Let's take a look and rejoice at what God has done over the past 19 years.2023-09-1913 min
Eagles on the HillJesus is BuriedNo visit to the Holy Land is complete without going to the very place where Jesus was buried and raised to life again. Today we take a look at precisely how that burial took place and what Jesus' tomb looked like.2023-09-1511 min
Eagles on the HillTo Boycott or Not To BoycottHow much should Christians be involved in boycotts? Do they do any good? Are there unintended consequences that make them a bad tool in our toolbox? 2023-09-1214 min
Eagles on the HillJudge Not!Jesus tells us in Matthew 7 to not judge others. What in the world does He mean by that?2023-09-0812 min
Eagles on the HillPeter, Paul & The Gospel: Caesarea MaritimeBoth Peter and Paul spend significant time in the coastal city of Caesarea Maritime. In addition, in 1961 there was an important archaeological find in the city which encourages us in our belief that the Bible is a reliable historical document.2023-09-0512 min