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Expository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlGod's PlansGod's Plans#4 in a series on ExodusExodus 3:11 - 4:31God's plans fulfill His purposes.Clearly displayed in the call of Moses. (3:7-10)God has plans for us to serve and glorify Him. (Psalm 138:8; Isaiah 1:5, 29:11; John 15:16; Ephesians 2:10)God’s plans use but are not dependant on His servants.Clearly displayed in God’s commissioning of Moses. (3:10-11; 4:11; Isaiah 6:8)What this teaches us. (Ephesians 4:1-3; 1 Thessalonians 4:3)God confirms His plans.God confirms His plans to His servants. (3:10-22; Deuteronomy 8:17-18; 2 Samuel 7:25-26...2025-07-0344 min
Priority TalkChairman John Wahl - Alabama Republican PartyWahl joins Greg to discuss Special Elections for Alabama House and Senate seats. They also discuss residency issues raised about Tommy Tuberville and even Wahl's qualifications to hold statewide office. Finally, the two discuss Wahl's role as chair of the Alabama Public Library board and their recent definition of what is considered explicit material. 2025-05-1320 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlThe Great ExchangeGood FridayThe Great Exchange2 Corinthians 5:21 and Selected ScripturesChrist had no sin.What the Bible tells us. (2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 1:18-19; 2:22; 1 John 3:5; Hebrews 4:15)Why is this important? (Exodus 12:1-10; Leviticus 17:1; 1 Corinthians 5:7; 1 Peter 1:19)Christ became sin for us, we who are sinners.All of us, every one of us is a sinner. (Romans 3:23; 5:12, 18; 7:14; Ephesians 2:3, 12; Isaiah 53:6)God made Christ “to be sin on our behalf.” (2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 3:13; Hebrews 12:2; Isaiah 53:12)We become the righteousness of God in Him.What is righteousness? (Deuteronomy 32:14; Psalm 11:7; 19:8; Isaiah 45:19; 2 Timothy 4:8)Looking at ours...2025-04-1727 min
Priority TalkJohn Wahl - Alabama Public Libraries updateGreg visits with Alabama Public Library Serve Board (APLS) Chair John Wahl reviewing Thursday's significant meeting during which one library was defunded and the APLS Director was terminated immediately.2025-03-2016 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: Power of Writer's Notebooks: Spaces Where Students Write FreelyDiscover how writer's notebooks create essential spaces for student creativity and authentic expression in this S4E26 bonus episode featuring insights from Ralph Fletcher's book, A Writer's Notebook: Unlocking the Writer Within You. Learn practical strategies for implementing writer's notebooks in your classroom and providing meaningful feedback that empowers rather than constrains young writers.🔑 In this episode: 🌟Why writer's notebooks serve a distinct purpose beyond assignments🌟How to shift from formulaic writing to authentic expression🌟The...2025-03-0718 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlGod's Way of Saving People#13 in a series on book of ActsActs 10:1-23Theme: God uses faithful believers in His saving work.God gives light to those who seek Him. Cornelius, the man. (1, 2, 22) Cornelius, the seeker of God. (2-6, 22; see also Deuteronomy 4:29; Isaiah 55:6-7; Jeremiah 29:11-13; Matthew 7:7-8; John 14:6; Romans 1:18-23, 2 Corinthians 6:1b-2)God sends believers to bring the gospel. An angel did not bring the gospel to Cornelius. (3-6) A faithful believer did bring the gospel to Cornelius. (19-22, see also 33; John 14:6; Romans 10:13-15)2025-02-1432 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthBONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom Management Strategies Sparked From My Conversation with Leah Mermelstein & Dr. Jen Gioia (❤️Olivia Wahl)In this bonus episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I follow up on my conversation with Leah Mermelstein and Dr. Jennifer Gioia (S4E19) to explore critical aspects of educational support systems. The episode breaks down three main areas:✨Recent developments in tutoring programs, including insights from a 2024 New York Times article (With Speech to Teachers, Harris Waded into a Fiery Education Debate) about Kamala Harris's education stance and challenges highlighted in The Hechinger Report (Students aren’t benefiting much from tutoring, one new study shows) about scaling tutoring effectively.➡️P-3 Literacy Instructional best practices guide 2025-01-1724 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlLovingAdvent 2024, #4
God loving us.
Sacrificial love. (John 3:16; 10:11; 15:13; Romans 5:6, 8, 10; 8:7; Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 2:5; Philippians 2:6-8; Colossians 1:21)
Saving love. (Jeremiah 31:3; John 3:16; Romans 5:8-9; 8:31-39; Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 2:1-10; 5:2; Titus 3:3-7; 1 John 3:1; 4:10)
Loving God.
Why? (Luke 10:27; Romans 5:3-5; 1 John 4:10, 19)
How? (Judges 17:6; Luke 10:27; John 14:21-24; 15:10; 2 Corinthians 5:14-15; 2 John 1:6)
Loving Others.
Believers. (John 13:14-15, 34; 15:12, 17; Romans 12:10; Ephesians 4:14-16 1 John 3:11, 23; 4:7-8, 10-11; 1 Peter 1:22; 2:17; 4:8)
Those who are not yet believers. (Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 2:16-17; John 13:34-35; Galatians 5:13-15; 1 John 3:18)
2024-12-1930 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlPreparingPreparing
John the Baptist preparing the way for Christ.
Selected by God to prepare the way for Christ. (Isaiah 40:1-5; Mark 1:1-4; Luke 1:5-24, 76-79)
Served God in preparing the way for Christ. (Mark 1:4-5, 7-8)
Sacrificed to prepare the way for Christ. (Mark 1:4, 6, 14; Matthew 4:12; 14:1-12; Luke 7:18-35; John 1:15, 19-34)
Our preparing the way for Christ.
Selected by God to prepare the way for Christ. (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:6-8; 10:42-43; Romans 10:13-15; 1 Corinthians 9:16; Ephesians 3:8; 1 Timothy 2:7; 2 Timothy 1:8-12)
Serve God in preparing the way for Christ. (Acts 9:15-20; Romans 1:15; 15:18; 1 Corinthians 2:1-2; 2 Timothy 2:2; 4:5; 1...2024-12-0532 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlWaitingWaiting . . . the first Sunday of Advent
Selected Scriptures
Waiting…for what?
The first promise of the Savior. (Genesis 3:15)
The many promises of the Savior and His kingdom through the prophets—highlights from two prophets. (Isaiah 9:1-7; 11:1-16; 25:1–27:13; 29:17-34; 42:1-9; 52:13–53:12; 60:1-22; 61:1-11; 61:1-12; Zechariah 3:8; 8:1-23; 9:9-10; 11:11-13; 12:10; 13:1, 6; 14:1-21)
Waiting…for how long?
Since the first sin. (Genesis 3:15)
Until Christ came. (Hebrews 11:1-40; Matthew 11:1-2; Luke 1:67-79; 2:21-32; 23:51)
Waiting…For Us?
To celebrate Christ’s first coming to earth. (Matthew 1:18–2:12; Luke 2:1-20; John 1:9-18)
To anticipate Christ’s second...2024-11-2829 min
Die nutzlosen FünfFolge 34 - Eine Premiere, ein bißchen US-Wahl und zum Abschluss was SchönesEs ist der fünfte November - Der Tag der US-Wahl, Indecision 2024, wie Jon Stewart sagen würde. Tom und John feiern heute eine lang überfällige Premiere.
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2024-11-051h 12Priority TalkChairman John WahlAlabama Republican Party Chair John Wahl joins Greg talking about the upcoming election including how you can go beyond voting and volunteer to help in Georgia and in Alabama Congressional District races.2024-10-2617 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlGive Thanks To The LordPsalm 107
Theme: Thank God for His steadfast lovingkindness.
Consider God’s steadfast lovingkindness.
It goes hand in hand with His goodness. (1)
It is everlasting. (1; see also Psalm 106:1; Psalm 118:1-4; Psalm 136:1)
It redeems. (2-3; see also 3-41)
It is part of His sovereignty over all. (33-42)
Consider examples of God’s lovingkindness.
Guiding those wandering in the wilderness. (4-9; see also Matthew 9:36; 11:28-30; John 4:10-14; 6:32-35; 10:11, 14)
Releasing those suffering in prison. (10-16; see also Romans 7:19-25; 2 Corinthians 2:14)
Healing those aching with illness. (17-22; see also John 9:1-3; 1 Corinthians 11:27-32)
Rescuing those reeling on stor...2024-10-1033 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthFrom Student to Teacher: Trevor Muir's Journey and Insights on EducationWelcome to Season 4, Episode 1 of Schoolutions, the podcast where education transcends the classroom. I’m your host, Olivia Wahl, and in this episode, we’re thrilled to kick off the new school year with a truly inspiring guest, Trevor Muir. Trevor is an acclaimed educator, author, and founder of the Epic Classroom and Epic PBL. His innovative teaching methods and impactful videos have garnered international acclaim.Join us as Trevor shares insights from his new book,New Teacher Mind...2024-09-0940 min
Marketing Over Coffee Marketing PodcastEmail Vendors, Google Pixel 9, and How To Get Huge on TikTokIn this Marketing Over Coffee:
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Dynamic Pricing vs. Surge...2024-07-1900 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlDo Not Judge One AnotherDo Not Judge One Another
Confusion
From non-Christians about Christians.
From the Bible about God. (Genesis 15:14; Deuteronomy 1:16; 1 Samuel 2:10; 3:13; Judges 11:27; Psalm 7:11; 50:6 John 3:17; 5:22, 30; 8:10-11, 15-16, 26; 12:47-48; Acts 17:31; 2 Timothy 4:1, 8; Hebrews 12:23; 1 Peter 4:5)
From the Bible about Christians. (Matthew 7:1-2; Luke 6:37; 12:54-59; John 7:24; Romans 12:3; 14:1-4, 10, 13; 1 Corinthians 5:11-13; 6:2-3; 10:15; 11:13, 29; 2 Thessalonians 5:21-22)
Clarification.
From the words used and reality. (for example, Matthew 7:1-5)
2. From the Bible.
a. Pulling together several key passages.
(Matthew 7:1-5, 15-20; John 8:1-11)
b. Pulling together several key concepts.
(Romans 12:3; 15:1-3; Galatians 1:6-9;
Ephesians 4:14-16; 5:2; 1 Timothy 5:21;2024-07-1829 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlForgive One AnotherTheme: Forgive one another as Christ has forgiven you.
Defining our terms.
“Some nice things forgiving is not.”
Some wonderful things forgiveness is. (Psalm 25:18; 32:1-2, 5; 85:2; 103:12; Micah 7:18-20; Matthew 26:28; John 1:29; 1 Corinthians 13:5; 2 Corinthians 2:7, 10; Ephesians 1:7; 4:32; Colossians 1:14; 2:13; 3:13)
Forgiving one another as God has forgiven us.
A choice to forgive, not a feeling. (Ephesians 4:30-32; Colossians 3:12-13)
A free gift, not a reward. (Luke 23:34; John 3:16-17; Romans 6:23)
A sincere act, not superficial. (Matthew 18:21-35; Colossians 3:12-13)
A full and limitless act, not partial or limited. (Jeremiah 31:34; Micah 7:19; Matthew 18:21-22)
2024-07-1131 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthS3 E40: My Belief Statements with Olivia Wahl (Schoolutions® Podcast Host)With many school districts dedicating concentrated time to drafting their vision and mission statements, more time should instead be spent on crafting their belief statements. Vision and mission statements focus on the “what” and “where” but not the “why” that describes behaviors and practices that will serve our children and their teachers well every day. I wanted to end Season 3 of Schoolutions® by sharing my belief statements (my “why”) and offering some thoughts to leave you inspired heading into summer 2024. Stay tuned for Season 4 of Schoolutions®, releasing on September 9, 2024. Until then, catch up on episodes and get inspired this summer by subs...2024-06-1709 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthS3 E39: Using Inquiry to Inspire Lifelong Readers with Dr. Jennifer McCarty PluckerDr. Jennifer McCarty Plucker leaned on her 20+ years in education as an English teacher, speech coach, reading specialist, and district administrator while writing her new book, Inspiring Lifelong Readers. Listeners will leave this conversation inspired to try Jen’s tried-and-true, evidence-based strategies. Episode Mentions:Louis La’mourKelly Gallagher: ReadicidePenny Kittle John T. Guthrie: Engaging Adolescents in Reading Cris Tovani: So What Do They Really Know? & Why Do I Have to Read This?Johnston and Ivey: Engagement With Young Adult Literature: Outcomes and ProcessesSam Bennett: That Workshop BookBanchi and Bell’s 4 Layers of InquiryMackin Publishing Daniel PinkJohn Hattie & Je...2024-06-1055 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlPray For One AnotherThird sermon in series on the One Another statements in the New Testament.
Theme: Praying for one another is a great and gracious responsibility.
God gives us this great and gracious responsibility.
Commands. (Ephesians 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:25; 2 Thessalonians 3:1; James 5:16)
Examples. (Exodus 32:11-13, 30-32; Numbers 14:13-19; Deuteronomy 9:18-29; Luke 22:31-32; John 14:16-17; 17:9-26; Romans 8:33-34; 2 Corinthians 13:7-10; Ephesians 1:15-23; Philippians 1:4, 9-11; Colossians 1:9-14; 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12; 2 Timothy 1:3-4; Philemon 1:4-6; Hebrews 7:25)
Examples of exercising this great and gracious responsibility.
Pray for spiritual growth and maturity. (John 17:13; 2 Corinthians 13:7-10; Ephesians 1:18-23...2024-05-3030 min
Weekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlUncertaintyWe all experience uncertainty. How do we respond? How do we deal with it?
Based on John 14.2024-05-2306 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlLoving One AnotherThe second sermon in the One Another statements series.
Love one another - demanded.
Jesus’ and the apostles’ commands. (John 13:34; 15:12-17; Romans 12:9-10; 13:8-9; Ephesians 4:1-2; 5:1-2; Colossians 3:14; 1 John 3:23; 4:21; 2 John 1:5-6)
Why? (John 13:34; 15:12; Romans 5:8; Ephesians 5:2; 1 John 3:10-11; 4:7-8, 11-12, 16, 19-20)
Love one another - defined.
A working definition: God's love in and through us is a willing, sacrificial, unconditional commitment to God's best for another.
Highlights of this love. (John 3:16; 15:11-12; Ephesians 4:15-16; Philippians 1:9-11; Colossians 1:4, 8; 3:14; 1 Thessalonians 3:12; 4:9; 5:12-13; 1 Peter 1:22)
Love one another - displayed.
Displayed by Jesus. (John 3:16; 10:11; 13:1-17; 15:12-13...2024-05-2330 min
Pony & JohnPony & John 138 - Pseudoaktivismus und die eigene BubbleWie betreibt man Politik und (Wahl-)Kampf? Stoisch, in sich ruhend, aktiv sein, nicht anhaften an den Früchten des eigenen Handelns, diese aber auch nicht ignorieren, sondern evaluieren und das alles in einem Bürgerrat. Rettet das die Welt?
(Aufgenommen am 10.05.2024)2024-05-131h 07Expository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlChoose Today!Joshua 24:1-35
Choose to serve God.
Because of all He has done for you. (1-13; see also Romans 3:23; 5:1-11; 6:23; Ephesians 2:1-10; Colossians 1:21-22)
Because of who He is. (19; see also Exodus 20:5; 34:14; Leviticus 11:44; 19:2; Deuteronomy 4:24; Psalm 23:3; 99:3; Isaiah 6:3; 57:15; Nahum 1:2; Habakkuk 1:13; James 3:16; 1 Peter 1:15-16; Revelation 4:8)
The challenge of serving God.
You cannot do it on your own. (19-20; see also 23:8; Exodus 20:6; 23:20-21; Romans 3:20; Galatians 2:16; Ephesians 2:8-9, 12, 3:20; Philippians 2:13)
You cannot do it selectively or casually. (14, 20, 23-27; see also 1:7; 22:5; 23:6; Deuteronomy 5:32; 10:12; 11:1, 8; John 14:31)
You must do it in sincerity and truth. (14; see also Deuteronomy 10:12-13; 1 Samuel 12:24...2024-05-0231 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlFrom Blessing to Conflict to BlessingJoshua 22:10-34
Getting a handle on what happened.
A time of blessing. (1-9)
A time of conflict. (10-30; see also Leviticus 17:8-9; Deuteronomy 13:12-18)
A time of blessing. (31-34)
Getting a handle on God's truth for us.
Take the truth seriously. (10-20, 21-23; see also Leviticus 17:8-9; Deuteronomy 5:28-29, 33; 8:6; 13:12-18; Galatians 1:6-9; 2 John 1:10-11)
Don't rush to judgment. (10-12, 15-16; see also Deuteronomy 17:1-9; 19:15-21; 2 Corinthians 12:19 - 13:3)
Be committed to resolving issues. (13-20; see also Leviticus 19:17; Matthew 5:23-26; 7:1-5; 18:15-18; Luke 17:1-4; 1 Corinthians 1:10-17; Galatians 1:6-9; 6:1; Ephesians 4:29-32...2024-04-1833 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlJob Well Done!Job Well Done!
Joshua 22:1-9
The work to be done.
The background. (Numbers 32:1-42)
The challenge. (Joshua 1:12-18; see also Numbers 32:1-7, 16-32)
The response. (Joshua 22:1-4; see also 4:12)
The blessing. (Joshua 22:6-9)
The lesson to be learned and lived.
Overall: love God with all your being. (Joshua 22:5; see also 23:11; Deuteronomy 6:5; 10:12; Matthew 22:37-38; Mark 12:30)
Specifically: living and measuring this lesson. (Joshua 22:1-3, 5-12; see also 24:14; Genesis 18:19; Psalm 101:3; Micah 6:8; Isaiah 49:17; Deuteronomy 5:33; 8:6; 10:12-13; 13:1-3; Matthew 4:10; John 14:15; 15:10; Ephesians 2:10; 4:1)
2024-04-1132 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlLooking Into the Mirror on Resurrection MorningEaster 2024
Looking Into the Mirror on Resurrection Morning
1 Corinthians 15:20-22, 42-49
What kind of body will be raised?
A body that will not perish (42)
A body of glory. (43)
A body of power. (43)
A body that is spiritual. (44)
A body similar to Christ's. (45-49)
Who will receive this resurrection body?
The defining condition. (20-22; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; 2 Corinthians 13:5)
The implications. (25-46; John 5:28-29; Romans 6:23; 8L11; 1 Corinthians 6:14; 2 Peter 3:7; Revelation 20:6, 21:8)
2024-03-2924 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlThe Price Is PaidGood Friday
Theme: The blood of Christ provides redemption.
God's provision of redemption.
Snapshots from the Old Testament. (Exodus 11:4-5, 7; 12:3-5; Leviticus 16:9-21; 17:11; Ruth 3 - 4)
Summary from the New Testament. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Galatians 3:13, 4:4-5; Ephesians 1:7; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 9:15; 2 Peter 2:1; Revelation 5:8-10)
Believers' benefits from redemption
Freed from futility. (1 Peter 1:18-19)
Freed from domination by sin. (Romans 6:1-4; Titus 2:11-14, 3:3-7)
Freed from the curse of the Law. (Romans 7:12; Galatians 3:10-13, 4:4-5; James 2:10)
Freed to be children and servants of God. (Mark 9:41; John 1:12-23; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Galatians 4:4-5; Ephesians 2:10; 1 John 3:2)
Freed forever. (Hebrews 9:9-12)
2024-03-2821 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlThe Walls Came Tumbling Down!Joshua 6:1-27
Theme: God gives victory through faith.
Faith that truly believes God.
Faith that believes God's promises. (2; see also John 10:10; 14:3, 27; 15:11; 2 Corinthians 1:20; Hebrews 13:5)
Faith that believes God's strategy. (3-5; see also Isaiah 55:8-9; Matthew 5:38-48; 20:25-28; 1 Corinthians 4:1-2; 1 Peter 1:22; 4:1-2)
Faith that totally obeys God.
Ready and eager obedience. (12, 15; see also Acts 17:10-11; 21:13; Romans 1:15; 2 Timothy 4:1-2; Titus 3:1; 1 Peter 3:13-16; 2 Peter 1:12)
Bold and disciplined obedience. (1, 6-12, 15-20; see also 1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
Faith that patiently waits on God.
Faith that does not get discouraged. (6-20; see also 1:9; Deuteronomy 31:7-8; Psalm 31:24; Romans 12:12; 2 Corinthians 4:17...2024-02-0833 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlYour Open Door to a Great New YearDecember 31, 2023
2 John 1:1-13
Theme: God's truth opens the door to true success.
Being in the truth brings God's blessing.
The truth. (2; see also John 8:32, 14:6, 17, 18:38; 2 Peter 1:12)
The channel to God's blessing. (1,3)
Living in the truth brings God's joy.
The key test of living in the truth. (4-6; see also John 13:34-35, 15:9-10, 12, 17; 1 John 3:11, 4:7, 11)
The wonderful fruit of living in the truth. (4, 8b, 12; see also John 15:9-11)
Defending yourself with the truth brings God's rewards.
Remember, there are many deceivers. (7,9; 1 John 2:18-26, 4:1-3)
Follow God's prescribed response to false teachers. (8...2024-01-0131 min
1819 News: The PodcastStopping Social Engineering in Alabama with ALGOP Chairman John WahlThis week Bryan sits down with ALGOP Chairman John Wahl to hear his story and how he got into politics. They also talk about the DeSantis and Trump events and how those caliber of headline speakers can actually cause the state's leaders to become more conservative.
John discusses legislative victories in the state as well as things that will be a priority in the future.
In God's providence, Chairman Wahl sits on the State Library Board at a very pivotal time. They discuss the attacks that have come his way for simply talking to concerned...2023-11-1545 min
1819 News: The Podcast VideoStopping Social Engineering in Alabama with ALGOP Chairman John WahlThis week Bryan sits down with ALGOP Chairman John Wahl to hear his story and how he got into politics. They also talk about the DeSantis and Trump events and how those caliber of headline speakers can actually cause the state's leaders to become more conservative.
John discusses legislative victories in the state as well as things that will be a priority in the future.
In God's providence, Chairman Wahl sits on the State Library Board at a very pivotal time. They discuss the attacks that have come his...2023-11-1545 min
1819 News: The Podcast VideoStopping Social Engineering in Alabama with ALGOP Chairman John WahlThis week Bryan sits down with ALGOP Chairman John Wahl to hear his story and how he got into politics. They also talk about the DeSantis and Trump events and how those caliber of headline speakers can actually cause the state's leaders to become more conservative.
John discusses legislative victories in the state as well as things that will be a priority in the future.
In God's providence, Chairman Wahl sits on the State Library Board at a very pivotal time. They discuss the attacks that have come his way for simply talking to concerned...2023-11-1545 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlWhy the Gospel?John 20:1 - 21:25
Theme: The gospel is God's power for salvation to everyone who believes.
Written so that you may believe the truth about Jesus Christ.
Two essential facts to believe. (20:31)
Essential evidence for the facts. (chapters 20 & 21)
Written so that you may have life in Jesus Christ.
What life? (20:31; 3:15-16; 17:3)
The statements. (20:31; 3:15-16, 10:10, 11:25-26, 14:6; 1 John 5:11-12)
The implications. (20:15-24, 10:10, 6:39-40)
2023-11-0233 min
Anything Ghost ShowAnything Ghost Show Episode 307 – The Mega-Macabre Halloween Episode, 2023!!Anything Ghost Show Episode 307 – The Mega-Macabre Halloween Episode, 2023!! Intro by Celebrity impersonator, actor, comedian Richard Halpern. Contact Richard Halpern:Email: Richard@MrTinPanAlley.com Phone: (213) 739-3377 TikTok: @therealrichardhalpern Clara (Arizona, US) – Haunted US Navy Ship Jeremy (US) – Our Haunted Countryside Home Daniel (South Dakota, US) – The Ghost of a Woman Leslie (Iowa, US) - My Brother's Visit, Sliding Glass Door, Lady in the Ceiling Fan Dance of the Tombstone Shadows by Lex Wahl Kathleen (Pennsylvania, US) - Ominous Spirit in a Renovated School Christian (New Jersey, US) – St. Louis Hauntings Marie (Massachusetts, US) - The House of the Seven Gabl...2023-10-271h 40Expository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlWhen Push Comes to ShoveJohn 18:1 - 19:42
Theme: Your character determines your destiny.
Judas, a self-centered taker. (18:2-3; See also Matthew 26:14-16, 47-50; 27:1-5)
Annas and Caiphas, respectable religion. (18:12-27)
Pilate, political expediency. (18:28 0 19:16)
Peter, an unprepared believer. (18:10-10-11, 15-18, 25-27; see also Matthew 26:69-75)
2023-10-2632 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlThe Lord PraysJohn 17:1-26
Jesus prays for Himself.
He prays for the glory of His mission being completed. (1, 4)
He declares the essence of eternal life. (2-3)
He prays for His eternal glory to be revealed. (3)
Lessons for us:
Jesus prays for His disciples.
He recounts their nature and progress. (6-16)
His specific requests. (11-19)
Lessons for us:
Jesus prays for all His disciples.
His central focus: unity. (20-26)
The importance of unity. (21-25)
Lessons for us:
2023-10-1933 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlAnother HelperAnother Helper
Who is this Helper?
The word Jesus used. (14:16, 26; 15:26; 16:7)
He is God the Holy Spirit. (14:17, 26; 15:26; 16:13-15; see also Genesis 1:2; Psalm 104:30; Matthew 28:19; Acts 5:3-4; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
Why does the Holy Spirit come to us?
To be with us. (14:16-18; see also Romans 8:9, 14; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19-20; 12:12-13; Ephesians 5:18)
To carry on Jesus' work. (14:27; 15:26; 16:13-15)
What does the Helper, the Holy Spirit do?
Some of the overall work of the Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:2; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Luke 1:34, 35; 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 12:1-13; Ephesians 4:3; 5:18; John 3:6; Romans 5:5; 8:26; Galatians 5:22-23)
For believers. (14:16-18, 26; 15:26-27; 16:7, 12-15)
For the world. (16:8-11)
2023-09-2132 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlHave A Good Week!John 12:20-50
Jesus enters Jerusalem the week after the triumphal entry.
Jesus' teaching on the necessity of His death. (20-36)
John's comments on unbelief. (37-43)
Jesus' teaching on the seriousness of belief and unbelief. (44-50)
Principles for us for every week.
Keep your mission and tasks in focus. (20-35, ff.)
When difficult tasks or situations trouble you, don't look for an easy way out. (27-28)
Always respond to the light you have. (35-41, 44-46)
Do not count on full support or involvement from others. (42-43)
2023-08-3128 minPriority TalkAlabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl and Sexually Explicit Material in Our LibrariesGreg Davis talks with Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl about several issues, from the upcoming Republican Primary Presidential Debate to sexually explicit material in our Alabama libraries.2023-08-2215 min
Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John ChambersChambers Talks Episode 29: Embracing the New Digital Frontier with Philippe Wahl of La Poste GroupeConfronted with a dramatic decrease in traditional mail due to the advent of digital communications, French postal service company, La Poste Groupe, was faced with the reality of disrupting or getting disrupted. By embracing the new digital frontier via startup partnerships, portfolio diversification, and digital education for employees, France’s oldest company has managed to not just survive but thrive in this new era. On episode 29 of Chambers Talks, La Poste Groupe CEO Philippe Wahl talks with John about France’s digital revolution and how La Poste Groupe’s greatest asset – trust – enabled its transformation.2023-08-2131 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlI Am the Resurrection and the LifePreached 20 August 2023
John 11:1-57
The Miracle.
Walking through the event. (1-44)
Zooming in on the central truth. (25-27)
Responses to the miracle.
Many believed in Him. (45)
Some reported back to the Pharisees. (45)
The religious establishment intensified their efforts to kill Jesus. (47-53, 57)
Jesus stayed true to His purpose and plan, avoided conflict, and invested in His friends. (54; see also 12:1)
Your response?
2023-08-1830 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlThe Good ShepherdPreached 13 August 2023
John 10:1-42
Theme: The Good Shepherd provides abundant life for His sheep.
The work of the Good Shepherd.
He sacrificed Himself for His sheep. (11. 15-18)
He calls all His sheep to Himself. (3, 16)
The responses to the Good Shepherd.
By those who are not His sheep. (25-26, 31-42)
By those who are His sheep. (3-5, 7-9, 14-15, 27-29)
The benefits to the Good Shepherd's sheep.
Salvation. (9, 28)
Safety. (4, 9, 28-29)
Satisfaction. (9-10, 14-15)
2023-08-1434 minPriority TalkAlabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl and President TrumpAlabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl joined Greg Davis to discuss last week's event in Alabama with President Donald Trump and other events.2023-08-0916 min
SOUTHEAST IOWA TODAY With John BainWahl Museum Ribbon Cutting And Streetscape RevealOn this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain is at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Wahl Museum at the Kalona Historical Village in Kalona, Iowa, and takes you along on a tour of the new and amazing Streetscape exhibit! 2023-08-0836 min
Washington WatchTim Burchett, Matt Carpenter, John Wahl, Aaron Baer, Arielle Del Turco, Marcus SchroederOn today’s program:
Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Tennessee, comments on Hunter Biden associate Devon Archer’s House Oversight Committee testimony and responds to Rep. Jamie Raskin’s criticism of the committee’s investigation. He also further unpacks the weaponization of the Biden Department of Justice in light of the Trump indictments.
Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, unravels where dark money pouring into Ohio's special election is coming from.
John Wahl, Alabama Republican Party Chairman, highlights why the Alabama GOP passed a resolution supporting Senator Tommy Tuberville’s stand for life.
Aaron Baer, Center for Christ...2023-08-0754 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlDetermining Your DestinyPreached 06 August 2023
John 9:1-41
Theme: Your response to God's light determines your destiny.
The negative, downward progression of the Pharisees.
They concluded Jesus was not from God. (16; see also 22)
They questioned Jesus' miracle. (18)
They labeled Jesus as a sinner. (24)
They demonstrated their spiritual blindness. (29)
They are declared to be unforgiven sinners. (41)
The positive, upward progression of the man born blind.
He initially saw Jesus as just a man. (11)
He recognized Jesus as a prophet. (17)
He determined that Jesus was the one to follow. (27)
He concluded that Jesus was from God. (33)
...2023-08-0430 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlI Believe in Jeus! Really?Preached 30 July 2023
John 8:31-59
Theme: Really believing in Jesus is demonstrated in your life.
Believing, but not really believing.
Demonstrated by relying on religion and family history. (see 7:2; for setting: 8:33, 39, 53)
Demonstrated by still being slaves to sin. (8:31-34, 40, 44)
Demonstrated by rejecting some of the truth Jesus gave them. (8:37, 43, 45-47, 58-59)
Demonstrated by ultimately rejecting Jesus. (8:37, 40, 48, 52, 58-59)
Believing, really believing.
Demonstrated by knowing and continuing in Jesus' word. (8:31, 32, 51, 58)
Demonstrated by loving Jesus. (8:42)
Demonstrated by being free from slavery to sin. (8:32, 36, 34-37)
Demonstrated by doing the works of God. (8:39)
2023-07-2831 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlWhen Things Go From Bad To WorsePreached 16 July 2023
John 7:1-52
Jesus faces some difficult days.
Challenge from unbelieving, sarcastic brothers. (1-9)
Teaching curious, but self-centered crowds. (14-39)
Avoiding attempts to seize and kill Him. (1, 30, 32, 43-53)
Some lessons for our difficult days.
There are times when it is best to actively avoid conflict. (6-10, 30, 40)
Keep speaking God's truth, even in the toughest times. (14-39)
Expect the full range of responses to Christian life and witness. (3-5, 11-15, 20, 25-27, 30-32, 35-36, 40-53)
2023-07-1429 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlThe Cure for GrumblingPreached July 9, 2023
John 6:41-71
Theme: Replace unhealthy faith with healthy faith to defeat grumbling.
Some symptoms of this disease.
"We have the answers." (41-51)
"It's too difficult to understand and accept what God says." (52-65)
Some results of this disease.
Discouragement and desertion. (66-67)
Discipline. (for example, Numbers 16:41-50)
Some of the cure for this disease.
Recognize that grumbling is sin. (43; Philippians 2:14-15; James 5:9; 1 Peter 4:9)
Accept that only god has the final answers. (68)
Build certainty based on your experience of faith in God. (69)
2023-07-0728 min
Anything Ghost ShowAnything Ghost Show Episode 304 – The Green-headed Man, Henrietta the Ghost, the 4th of July Time Loop, and Other True Stories!Anything Ghost Show Episode 304 – The Green-headed Man, Henrietta the Ghost, the 4th of July Time Loop, and Other True Stori Anything Ghost Show Episode 304 – The Green-headed Man, Henrietta the Ghost, the 4th of July Time Loop, and Other True Stories! Bella (US) - The Stranger That Follows Edwina (Sydney, Australia) - A Letter From My Father and One From Mother Heather (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) – The Green-headed Man Mike (Northeast Ohio, US) – Henrietta the Ghost John (New Jersey, US) - Time Slips and Premonitions in New Jersey Jae (Florida, US) - The Loop 2023-07-0140 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlJesus, the Bread of LifePreached 02 July 2023
John 6:22-40
Surveying the setting.
The day before. (6:1-20)
This day. (22-26)
Surveying the flow of events.
Jesus exposes inadequate motives and points to the correct motive for those who seek Him. (26-27)
Jesus clarifies the way to be true followers. (28-29)
The people ask for more signs. (30-31)
Jesus declares that He is the Bread of Life. (32-35)
The people did not believe. (36)
Jesus proclaims that He came from heaven to give Himself, the Bread of God, the Bread of life, to those who come to Him. (37-40)
...2023-06-3031 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlJesus In ActionPreached 25 June 2023
John 6:1-21
Question: How does Jesus related to those who follow Him?
Jesus cares and acts to meet their needs.
For casual and committed followers. (2, 16-21)
For spiritual and physical needs. (5, 18-19; Mark 6:34)
Jesus provides generously.
At the cost of His own comfort. (Matthew 14:13; Mark 6:31)
Beyond what is required. (11-12, 21)
Jesus stretches people and involves us in His work.
Jesus stretches our thinking and faith. (5-9; see also Luke 9:12-13)
Jesus involves us in His work. (5-13)
Jesus cannot be hijacked to our agenda.
...2023-06-2331 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlJesus, The Solid RockPreached June 11, 2023
John 5:19-27
Jesus' claim of equality with God the Father.
Equal in position. (22, 27-29)
Equal in power. (19-20, 21, 24-26)
Equal in praise. (23)
Witnesses to Jesus' claim of equality with God the Father.
God the Father. (32, 37)
John the Baptist. (33-35)
Jesus' own works. (36)
The Scriptures. (39-47)
So?
Those without Jesus, the Solid Rock.
Those with Jesus, the Solid Rock.
2023-06-0931 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlConfrontation and ControversyPreached June 4, 2023
John 5:1-18
Surveying the miracle.
Scene 1: Jesus heals the man. (1-9)
Scene 2: The religious leaders' response. (10-13)
Scene 3: Jesus instructs the man. (14)
Scene 4: The religious leaders' persecution of Jesus intensifies. (15-18)
Surveying the lessons.
God extends His grace according to His purposes and plans. (6-9, 13; see also 5:21; Romans 9:16)
Religious tradition can both bind and blind. (10-13, 16, 18)
Sin leads to God's judgment. (14; see also Acts 12:21-23; Matthew 5:21-22, 12:36; Luke 24:46-47; Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 20:11-15)
Godly living will result in persecution. (3-9, 15-18; see...2023-06-0233 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlFaith that Makes a DifferencePreached: May 28, 2023
John 4:43-43
Faith that is directed to the correct object. (46-47)
Faith that withstands testing. (48-50)
Faith that leads to action. (50-52)
Faith that grows in response to grace. (53)
2023-05-2627 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlBeing a Witness - Lessons from The ExpertPreached: May 21, 2023
John 4:1-41
Jesus' Example of personal witness.
Planned and purposeful. (4)
To all people. (4, 7; see also 3:1-21)
Personal and without gimmicks. (7-15)
Deal directly with sin. (16-19)
Answer questions without being sidetracked. (20-30)
Jesus' encouragement to His disciples.
Focus on mission. (31-34)
Be harvesters. (35-38)
Jesus' expansion through multiplication.
Those saved reach others who reach others. (39-42)
Invest in new believers. (40)
(c) 2023 Lyle L. Wahl2023-05-2128 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlWe Are Going to See the King!Preached: May 7, 2023
John 3:1-21
Theme: The new birth is your passport to see the King.
Why do I need this passport?
The need seen in Jesus' encounter with Nicodemus. (1-7)
But, why? (Psalm 14:1; 15:1-2; see also Romans 3:23; 6:23)
What is this passport?
It is something totally new. (3, 5-7; see also 2 Corinthians 5:17)
It opens the door to eternal life. (16)
It is God's work and gift. (5-6, 8, 13-16; see also Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-10)
It is confirmed in everyday life. (19-21)
How do I receive this passport?
Our action...2023-05-2131 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlRadical ChristianityPreached: April 30, 2023
John 2:13-25
Begin with true, deep faith. (23-25)
Be obedient to God's directions. (13)
Live out your faith with devotion and action. (14-22)
Balance your view with insight from beyond yourself. (24-25)
(c) 2023 Lyle L. Wahl2023-05-2132 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlIt's A Miracle!Preached: April 23, 2023
John 2:1-12
God's miracles - some basic descriptions.
Surveying the range of ideas.
Zeroing in on Biblical concepts.
God's miracles - some basic principles.
God is concerned about things that are important to us. (3-9)
God always does His work His way. (3-4)
God seldom does what you can and should do. (7)
God works His miracles to reveal His glory. (11)
God works miracles to confirm His people's faith. (11)
(c) 2023 Lyle L. Wahl2023-05-2129 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlBuilding Good RelationshipsPreached: April 16, 2023
John 1:35-51
Ground the relationship on God's truth.
John the Baptist, his disciples and Jesus. (35-37)
Jesus and Nathanael. (47-51)
Take the initiative.
John the Baptist and his disciples. (35-37)
Jesus and John the Baptist's disciples. (38-39)
Jesus' new disciples reaching out to others. (41-42, 43-46)
Look beyond the surface and to the future.
Jesus and Peter. (41-42)
Philip and Nathanael. (44-46)
Guard against competition and jealousy.
John the Baptist and Jesus. (35-37)
Andrew and Peter. (40)
(c) 2023 Lyle L...2023-05-2128 min
Expository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlThe Heart of EasterPreached: April 9, 2023
Easter. John 20:1-18 and Selected Scriptures
Theme: Jesus' resurrection is the heart of Easter.
The reality of the resurrection.
Established by the facts. (19:17 - 21:25)
Established by faith. (20:8-9, 29)
Some responses to Jesus' resurrection.
The religious leaders. (Matthew 28:11-15)
The followers of Jesus. (20 - 21)
The importance of the resurrection.
It declares Jesus Christ is God the Son, the Savior, the Lord. (Acts 2:22-36; Romans 1:1-6)
It is essential to our salvation. (Acts 13:37-38; Romans 4:23-25; 1 Corinthians 15:12-17)
It gives us new life and then...2023-05-2128 min
Expository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlReflections on "It is Finished!"Preached: April 7, 2023
Good Friday. John 19:30 and Selected Scriptures
A variety of reflections on these words.
Those who passed by that day. (Matthew 27:39-40)
The religious leaders. (Matthew 27:41-43)
The two thieves crucified with Jesus. (Matthew 27:44; Luke 23:39-43)
The dispersed followers of Jesus. (Luke 24:13-21)
Jesus' view of this time, these words.
The word He used. (John 19:30, 28; 4:34; 5:36; 17:4, 23)
Looking back to understand His view. (Revelation 13:9; Ephesians 1:4)
The meaning begins to build with God's promise after Adam and Eve's sin. (Genesis 3:15)
His view included the path of Philippians chapter 2. (Philippians 2:6-8)
His...2023-05-2122 min
Expository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlThe True Triumph (Palm Sunday)Preached: April 2, 2023
John 12:9-19; Selected Scriptures
Theme: Palm Sunday was a triumph of Jesus' Faithfulness
The sound bite version - "A Great Triumph!"
Unbelievably large crowds. (9, 12-13-18)
Riveting testimonies. (17)
Astonishing praise. (13, 11)
Frustrated opponents. (19)
The docudrama version - "A Great Tragedy!"
Fickle crowds. (19; see also 19:12, 15; Matthew 27:22-25, 39-40)
Vanishing disciples. (see 18:15-27)
Determined opponents. (10; see also 11:45-57; 18:1 - 19:16)
Crucified hero. (see 19:17-18)
The ultimate version - "A Triumph of Faithfulness!"
Immediate perspective. (see 11:16, 54; Luke 9:51; 19:41-44)
Longer term perspective. (3:14-15; 12:32; Zechariah 9:9-10)
Complete faithfulness. (12; see also...2023-05-2131 min
Expository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlBeing A Witness . . . Lessons from an ExpertPreached: March 26, 2023
John 1:19-34
Know your subject.
Knowledge from God which is certain and accurate. (29-34)
Knowledge from God which is personal. (29-34)
Know yourself.
Know what you are not. (19-21)
Know what you are. (22-27)
Know your purpose.
Proclaim Christ. (23, 29-34)
Prepare the way for Christ. (23, 31)
Point people to Christ. (26-27, 29-34)
(c) 2023 Lyle L. Wahl
2023-05-2134 min
Expository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlWho Is Jesus Christ?Preached: March 18, 2023
John 1:1-18
A Handful of essential answers.
He is God. (1-2, 4, 14-18)
He is the Creator. (3-4, 10; Genesis 1:1-2, 26; Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 1:2)
He is God who became one of us. (14; Matthew 1:18-23; Philippians 2:6-8)
He is the Savior. (4-5; 14:9)
He is the One who gives us a personal portrait of God. (4-5, 9, 14, 16-18; 14;9)
The only two options of response.
To not recognize or receive Him. (10-11; 3:16-21, 36)
To recognize and receive Him. (6-9, 12-13; 3:16, 36; Ephesians 2:8-10)
(c) 2023 Lyle L. Wahl
2023-05-2138 minPriority TalkChairman John WahlAlabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl joins Greg discussing current issues in the Alabama State legislature and gives an overview of how the Party works with national and state issues and elections. 2023-05-0416 min
Watch the Media with John ShraderMIKE WOITALLA, Executive Editor, Soccer AmericaMike Woitalla talks about the Reynas and Gregg Berhalter, at length and with deep knowledge. We also talk about news from FIFA and women's soccer and American investment. And we chat about Grant Wahl, the great American soccer reporter who passed away while covering the World Cup in Qatar.
Show Notes
1:00 Gregg Berhalter and the Reynas, the drama that played out during and after the recent WC
12:00 World Cup news from FIFA, men in US, Mexico and Canada and 2023 Women’s WC
23:00 Grant Wahl, the late sports reporter and wri...2023-03-2536 min
John’s iPad reads The BibleRomans 11:1-10 A remnant chosen by grace, los elegidos sí lo alcanzaron nach der Wahl der GnadeTHE REMNANT OF ISRAEL
(0:06) I ask, then, has God rejected his people? Absolutely not! For I too am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin (0:16) So sage ich nun: Hat denn Gott sein Volk verstoßen? Das sei ferne! Denn ich bin auch ein Israeliter von dem Samen Abrahams, aus dem Geschlecht Benjamin (0:30) Por tanto pregunto: ¿Acaso rechazó Dios a su pueblo? ¡De ninguna manera! Porque yo mismo soy israelita, de la descendencia de Abraham, de la tribu de Benjamín.
(0:43) God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Or don't you know what the Scrip...2023-03-2204 minSchoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthS2 E23: Schoolutions & Shifting Schools Collaboration: What is the Role of the Educational Podcast? with Olivia Wahl & Co-hosts Jeff Utecht and Tricia FriedmanThis week is a special collaborative episode with the co-hosts of the Shifting Schools podcast, Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman. We reflect on our journeys as podcasters - offering up podcasts that have influenced us most, stand-out episodes from our own podcasts, and lessons learned from our guests. Listen to be inspired and hear what we value and believe to be true in order to do right by you, our listeners. Shifting Schools Podcast with Co-Hosts, Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedmanfree guide on leveraging the power of podcasts free guide on backward chaining Episode 72: The 4 Shift ProtocolEpisode 207: John and...2023-02-1330 min