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CAIS Live Conversations, Building With AltsFrom Sheep Farm to Stonepeak: Luke Taylor on a Career in Infrastructure Investing (EP. 29)In this episode of CAIS Live Conversations: Building With Alts, Brad Walker sits down with Luke Taylor, Co-President of Stonepeak, to discuss how infrastructure investing is evolving from traditional assets to data centers, energy transition, and digital networks. Luke shares his journey from a sheep farm in New Zealand to leading one of the world’s largest infrastructure firms, and how that perspective shapes his approach to building enduring businesses. He and Brad explore the intersection of real assets and technology, the influence of AI on demand for data and power, and how innovation in semi-liquid structures is broadening ac...
2025-12-1625 min
Weird Stuff in the BibleJesus and the “Sky Monsters” of Luke 21I had three listeners send me the same video in a 24-hour span. Which means you have my attention. And they all thought this would be right in line with the podcast here, which means it’s gonna get weird.And what was the video? I’ll play it for you later, but this video claims that in the end times- as Jesus describes them in Luke 21- there will be great signs in the heavens. And that the Greek terms for these signs in the heavens can be translated as monsters coming out of the sky.
2025-11-1925 min
Weird Stuff in the BibleFan-Favorite (Rebroadcast) The Naked Dude in the Garden when Jesus was ArrestedI was not able to put together a new episode for today, so I am re-sharing a popular episode from the past. Look for a new episode next week that dives into Luke 21 and Jesus' prophecy of the "sky monsters." In today's episode: Something really strange happened when Jesus was being arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane. This is the night that Jesus was put on trial, and the next day He was nailed to the cross. So there’s a lot going on. it’s a very heavy section of scripture. And there’s one det...
2025-11-1228 min
Weird Stuff in the BiblePaul’s Thorn in the Flesh: Does God Command Evil Spirits?Paul’s thorn in the flesh. This is a mysterious phrase Paul uses that has stumped commentators for centuries. In II Corinthians 12:7, Paul writes7 So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited.Paul experienced some kind of hardship in his life- and what exactly it was, we don’t know. A sickness, a demonic attack, some kind of earthly trial or hards...
2025-09-2428 min
Weird Stuff in the BibleNEW PODCAST: God and His ProphetsIf you'd like to listen to "God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophets," you can find it wherever you find this podcast. You can also visit this link: https://godandhisprophets.transistor.fm/God and His Prophets is a verse-by-verse Bible study podcast exploring the mysterious prophets and prophetic texts of the Bible.Each episode unpacks Scripture, helping you understand the cultural context, spiritual meaning, and modern relevance of the prophetic books. Whether you’re a Bible nerd, a small group leader, or just trying to make...
2025-09-1002 min
Weird Stuff in the BibleSpiritual Legal Rights: Why do Evil Spirits Follow the Rules?Is sin a verb or a noun?Is it an act you choose, or a power that chooses you?Is sin something you do, or does it do something to you?And the answer to all of those questions…is yes. Today I’m going to talk about what happens in the spiritual realm when we sin. We often focus on sin in the physical realm as something we choose. What we don’t realize is our sins actually create legal rights in the spiritual realm for evil spirits to haras...
2025-08-1331 min
Weird Stuff in the BibleWhy was Eve Talking to a Snake?Genesis 3:1-2 sayNow the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the Lord God had made.He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden’?” 2 And the woman said to the serpent,Well wait, let’s stop right there. Why wasn’t Eve just running the other way at this point Why was Eve talking to a snake? Did animals used to have the ability to speak before the fall of man?P...
2025-07-0221 min
Weird Stuff in the BibleGoliath’s Brothers & Other Giants of the BibleLet’s begin with where we left off last week. We started with Goliath and traced his origins and ancestral line backwards, all the way back to Genesis 6. In those verses in Genesis 6, we read about how spiritual beings called the Sons of God came down to earth and mated with human women.As I said last time, this is probably the weirdest thing I believe. And if you like hearing about Weird Stuff in the Bible, you’re in the right place. Genesis 6:1-4 sayWhen man began to multiply on th...
2025-06-1832 min
Weird Stuff in the BibleWhy did God kill Uzzah? Did God overreact?Does God ever overreact?I think a lot of us would say no, that God always responds to each action in an appropriate and measured way.But what about poor Uzzah here? Uzzah is a guy who is transporting the Ark of the Covenant, it’s being carried by an ox on a cart, and the Ark almost slides off the trailer. Uzzah puts out a hand to stop it from falling, and he gets fried for touching the Ark.II Samuel 6 even calls it an “irreverent” act in the NIV translation. It sa...
2025-05-2117 min
Weird Stuff in the BibleParadise or Purgatory? Abraham’s Bosom ExplainedThere is a parable which I believe is not technically a parable- I believe it’s a true story- called The Rich Man and Lazarus. Jesus tells this story in Luke 16. And there’s a lot of strange things you could point out about this story, but what always sticks out to me is where Lazarus goes when he dies in this story.Luke 16:22So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom.And as you read the story, you find that a...
2024-11-1319 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsSPECIAL: Back to 'The Day Satan Called' - with Bill ScottIt was the week before Halloween in the fall of 1988 when Bill Scott picked up the phone at his job at a Christian radio station and his life was never the same. What follows is a story of demonic possession, deliverance, and a long list of what to do and what NOT to do when standing up to the powers of darkness. I’ve been doing a series on the abilities of demons here on this podcast. Bill joins me today to share his story with my listeners here. It’s going to add some insigh...
2024-10-1448 min
Weird Stuff in the BibleThe Day Satan Called: A look back with Bill Scott on the Dos and Don’ts of Demonic DeliveranceIt was the week before Halloween in the fall of 1988 when Bill Scott picked up the phone at his job at a Christian radio station and his life was never the same. What follows is a story of demonic possession, deliverance, and a long list of what to do and what NOT to do when standing up to the powers of darkness. I’ve been doing a series on the abilities of demons here on this podcast. Bill joins me today to share his story with my listeners here. It’s going to add some insigh...
2024-10-0948 min
Weird Stuff in the BibleDid Jesus Tell the Truth to the Rich Young Ruler?What if someone came to a pastor and said, “How do I go to heaven?” Should the pastor tell him how to go to heaven? What kind of pastor wouldn’t tell someone who came to him and asked how to go to heaven how to go to heaven? That’s a pastor’s dream: for people to come to him and ask him how to go to heaven. That’s why we go to Bible schools and Bible colleges and spend years interning and preparing to lead churches: so we can tell people how to go to heaven. And yet...
2024-06-0522 minWeird Stuff in the BibleJesus is WeirdSo I’ve done 25 episodes now about Weird Stuff in the Bible, but I haven’t talked about Jesus too much yet. And I really need to, for two reasons. One, because everything in the Bible centers around Jesus. And two, because Jesus is weird. Now, I don’t mean that to be disrespectful. I just mean that He was odd. If you don’t think Jesus is weird, I don’t think you know Jesus very well. He’s completely bizarre. His actions and emotions seem random. He seems to get set off by t...
2024-05-2919 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsThe Cosmic Tree: The Ezekiel series, part 52 (31:1-18)Lessons from Loki and Ezekiel 31. No one is too big to fall. Captain America: “There’s only one God, ma’am. And I’m pretty sure He doesn’t dress like that.”The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 1150:00 - Lessons from Loki5:15 - The Tree Motif in Scripture7:45 - v1-9, My Life as a Tree14:30 - v10-18, The Judgment of the Pharaonic Tree26:00 - The Parable of the Mustard SeedDescription:
2024-04-0132 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsThe gods of Egypt: Did God love the Egyptians?One time I was studying through the book of Exodus and I had this thought: Did God love the Egyptians? It’s a question you’ve probably never really thought much about before. So, in Exodus, this is the story of the Egyptians who enslaved the Israelites and wouldn’t let them go. They were forced to work all day under grueling conditions in the desert, building whatever Pharaoh wanted for his cities. And for centuries, pharaoh after pharaoh wouldn’t let them leave. So, they’re clearly the bad guys in this story. Then G...
2024-03-2535 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsThe Year of the Dragon: Satan’s Fate in RevelationThe Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 110You may or may not be familiar with the Chinese Zodiac, which assigns one of 12 creatures to each year. Some years are the year of the horse, or the year of the rat, or the year of the snake.We’re about to start the Year of the Dragon- THIS WEEK- February 10, 2024, and it will last until January 28 of 2025. The end times also talk about a year of the dragon. Not just 1 year, but 7 years.This episode is going to cap off my mul...
2024-02-0541 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsHow to Fight the Devil- and WINIn II Corinthians 2:11, Paul says that we are NOT ignorant of Satan’s devices. Now “devices” is an interesting word. In the Greek, it’s the word “noema,” and it doesn’t have a direct English equivalent. It means “a mental perception,” “an evil purpose” or “that which thinks.” It’s talking about how Satan can twist the mind. Satan has his ways of warping our thoughts for his own evil purposes. Now, if Paul was writing this letter to modern Christians in America, I wonder if he would say it this way. I think he might actually say: “You Ch...
2024-01-2941 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsThe Details in the Devil: A Description of Satan: The Ezekiel series, part 48 (28:11-19)The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 108He’s the angel of light and the prince of darkness. And no, I’m not talking about Michael Jackson. I’m talking about the devil. A recent Barna research poll revealed that only 35% of Christians believe the devil is an actual spiritual being. That means at least 65% of Christians are deceived. Actually, most of these Christians aren’t even Christians, but that’s another story. Let’s just be clear on one thing today: the devil is real, and the Bible tells us all about hi...
2024-01-2237 minWeird Stuff in the BibleWhy Does God Allow Satan to Exist?Why does God allow Satan to even exist?That’s a pretty good question. Satan is the first rebel. He helped cause the fall. He has caused untold death, destruction and mayhem for thousands of years. He is God’s greatest enemy. Yet he is no match for God. God once backhanded Satan out of heaven. Someday God is going to kick Satan into the Lake of Fire for all eternity. So why wait? God could snap His fingers and send the devil there right now. So why doesn’t he? Why does Satan get to keep...
2024-01-1726 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsDoes Ezekiel 28 Speak of the Devil?: The Ezekiel series, part 47The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 107In this episode, you’ll receive incontrovertible proof that Ezekiel 28 is a chapter about no mere human ruler but the devil himself.0:00 - Introduction2:45 - Ezekiel 28- Speak of the Devil8:55 - Nachash- The Shining Serpent15:55 - Great Balls of Fire19:50 - Notes and Closing ThoughtsUnveiling the Spiritual Realm in Ezekiel 28: Speak of the Devil🎙️ Welcome to the Cross References Podcast!Join me, Luke...
2024-01-1529 minWeird Stuff in the BibleThe REAL Reason God Destroyed Sodom and GomorrahLet’s end the debate. This is episode 9 of Weird Stuff in the Bible, where we solve the mystery of Sodom’s destruction. This is not an issue that should be considered ambiguous anymore. It’s time to stop arguing about what the Bible says and start exploring what it means.0:00 - Introduction2:35 - Genesis 19, The Historical Narrative5:10 - Ezekiel 16, The Prophetic Account7:30 - Jude 7, The New Testament Summary10:20 - Mailbag12:55 - Closing ThoughtsIntroductionIn this episode of Wei...
2024-01-0321 minWeird Stuff in the BibleWhen the Nephilim Came Back: The Sons of AnakEver wondered about the mysterious Sons of Anak and their connection to the post-flood reappearance of the Nephilim? This is episode 7 of Weird Stuff in the Bible, where we talk about Nephilim after the flood, as well as expounding on Jude 5 and 6. 0:00 - Introduction3:40 - The Numbers 13 Giants11:30 - The Jude 5-6 LessonJoin us for a journey through Numbers 13, unraveling the mystery of the Sons of Anak and their connection to the Nephilim. In this episode:Nephilim Resurgence: Explore Genesis 6's revelation of Nephilim r...
2023-12-1322 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsWhy Land in the Middle East is So Important: The Ezekiel series, part 45 (27:1-36)The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 104The Strategic Significance of the Middle East in History and ProphecyIn this episode, we explore the historical and geographical significance of the Middle East through the lens of Ezekiel 27. Delving into the fallen city of Tyre and the bustling trade routes of ancient times, Taylor unravels the layers that make this region a crossroads of humanity.0:00 - This Land is (Not) Your Land3:55 - A Promised Land6:30 - Why the Middle East is Special
2023-12-1136 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsThe Prophecy Against Greedy Tyre: The Ezekiel series, part 44 (26:1-21)The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 103Get into your Bible today in Ezekiel 26. A chapter you’ve probably never heard a sermon or Bible study on before. But you will today, and you might just learn something new. 0:00 - Lego Batman is Not Enough4:55 - v1-6, The Judgement Against Tyre9:20 - v7-11, The Siege Against the City15:10 - v15-18, The Reaction to Tyre’s Fall16:45 - v19-21, Tyre is Dragged Down to Hell19:00 - Mai...
2023-12-0426 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsHow to be Thankful Even When You Don’t Feel Like ItThe Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 102I get it, life is hard right now. Prices are going up at the store, bills are going up, Disney+ is going up, we’re living paycheck to paycheck and by God’s grace, and it never feels like we have enough. But do we have enough? Let’s figure that out today with a story about King David from II Samuel 11-12. This story may be familiar to you, but I’m going to try to look at it from a different way.
2023-11-2729 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsProphecies Against the Muslim Nations: The Ezekiel Series, part 43 (25:1-17)The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 101Talk about God’s timing. I started into my Ezekiel series two years ago. If I had started working on this lesson a month ago, I would have had a totally different take on it. But with everything going on in the Middle East lately, I see this chapter in a whole new light. So today, I’m going to start into Ezekiel 25, and these are his prophecies against the Gentile nations. Now this was written to the ancient versions of these nations, but they...
2023-11-2040 min
Full Court Press : A College Basketball Coaches Show#1 : Hunter Dickinson and KU, Coach Rick Pitino coaches to 150 years old, Jekyll and Dr. Hyde ala Kentucky, Does Purdue have enough, Can FAU repeat on the Pre-Season NCAA College Basketball Preview with Luke Taylor and Sam DavidsonSend us a textIt is finally here!!! The first ever episode of the Full Court Press Podcast : A College Basketball Experience is live with your hosts Luke Taylor and Sam Davidson. We discuss the upcoming college basketball season as we share expert in-depth analysis and picks. We talk the transfer portal, the Coach Prime effect on Colorado Basketball, can Coach Pitino get it done at St. John's, is Kansas the number #1 team and so much more on the Full Court Press Podcast.Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate and Review. Pass the rock and share t...
2023-11-0149 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsWeird Stuff in the Bible (NEW PODCAST)The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 100ANDWeird Stuff in the Bible: Episode 1The Bible is weird right? Can’t we all agree that the Bible has got some strange things going on? Judging angels? Talking donkeys? Six-fingered Giants?Are you ever just reading along and then you come across something that seems totally out of left field? Something that challenges some of your beliefs about the supernatural realm? Have you ever wanted to stop and drill down on what they meant? If so, this is a pod...
2023-10-3019 minWeird Stuff in the BibleWeird Stuff in the BibleWeird Stuff in the Bible: Episode 1ANDThe Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 100The Bible is weird right? Can’t we all agree that the Bible has got some strange things going on? Judging angels? Talking donkeys? Six-fingered Giants?Are you ever just reading along and then you come across something that seems totally out of left field? Something that challenges some of your beliefs about the supernatural realm? Have you ever wanted to stop and drill down on what they meant? If so, this is a pod...
2023-10-3019 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsWhy Satan Hates IsraelThe Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 99There’s something that the Bible and the average Jew-hater can agree upon: there is something different about Israel. there’s lots of racism going on in the world today, but there’s something different about anti-semitism. There is a racial hatred for the Jewish people that goes far outside the scope of typical racism. That’s because there’s a spirit behind anti-semitism that comes right from the devil himself. So today, I want to explain why there’s a spirit of anti-semitisim permeating the world. Als...
2023-10-2340 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsWhat We Learn about God in Ezekiel: The Ezekiel series, part 42The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 98A recap of some of the highlights in our journey through the book of Ezekiel. We have just finished chapter 24, so we’re halfway through.Also: an exciting announcement about episode 100!0:00 - Introduction2:00 - Our Nation’s in Jeopardy, Baby8:40 - Chapters 1-3, God is in Control19:00 - Chapters 4-5, A God of Precision23:50 - Chapter 7, The Lord Who Strikes29:30 - Chapter 14, A God Who Deceives?37:00 - Chapter 17, An Extreme Exam...
2023-10-1652 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsHow God Hides Patterns in the Old TestamentThe Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 97The Old Testament does not get great ratings. Most sermons, most bible study, most bible reading is centered around the New Testament. And that’s understandable. Testament means covenant. And we are, after all, in the New Covenant. But the OT still has something to say, and it says them on a level that you’ve probably never realized before. So if you’re somewhat familiar with the story of Israel in the Old Testament, you might know the stories of getting out of Egypt and the Wildern...
2023-10-0945 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsYou Don’t Want to be a Prophet: The Ezekiel series, part 41 (24:15-27)The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 96Ezekiel as a book has been full of sign-acts- ways that Ezekiel acts things out in his life to demonstrate what God wants to communicate to the people of Israel. And in this chapter, he’s going to get his toughest one yet. Everybody wants to be a prophet. They think giving oracles and performing sign-acts sounds so cool and exciting. They don’t realize what being a prophet costs. Hosea had a unique assignment; he had to marry an unfaithful woman and then deal with a...
2023-10-0243 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsDangerous Ideas About the RaptureThe Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 94There’s a lot of things that I hear Bible prophecy teachers say that actually aren’t predicted anywhere in the Bible. There are things that just get repeated and repeated and repeated for years, but don’t actually have a scriptural basis. There’s a lot of assumptions that get thrown into the mix when we talk about the timeline of the rapture. Now, I believe in the rapture, but I don’t want to make assumptions. We need to re-analyze the basis for everything we believe- an...
2023-09-2140 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsDid Some Guy Named John Nelson Darby Invent the Rapture?The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 93Every time I talk about the rapture, I’m told “you just believe the rapture because you follow John Nelson Darby.” But after years of being told I’m a disciple of John Nelson Darby, I finally researched who the guy is. And you get to benefit from that research if you listen to today’s episode. 0:00 - Intro6:55 - Has the time of Jesus’ return already been appointed?10:45 - Could the rapture be a catalyst for the Antichrist’s kingdom?...
2023-09-1842 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsStories of the Supernatural in the Joplin Tornado (with Dr. Larry Brothers)The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 92Interview with Dr. Larry Brothers about his new book “And the Angels Came,” available at the links below. This is a collection of stories of people with supernatural experiences during the Joplin tornado in 2011. Buy it on Amazon (paperback): https://a.co/d/bpayEFEAmazon Kindle: https://a.co/d/eMfB5bf If you want to get in touch with me, send an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.comHosted by Luke Taylor
2023-09-1121 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsOholah and Oholibah: The Ezekiel series, part 39 (23:1-49)The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 91Who are Oholah and Oholibah? These two sisters appear in chapter 23 and God doesn’t have many nice things to say about them. But who are they? And also, what does God think about entering partnerships with non-Christians?What are the different cups mentioned in the Bible- and why do they matter? What is the biggest cup mentioned in the Bible? You’ll be glad when you know about the biggest cup in the Bible, and you’ll find out what it is today on the Cro...
2023-08-2852 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsHow Close Could the Rapture Be?The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 90As you read the headlines, it looks like things are falling apart. But perhaps they’re actually just falling into place. Does that mean the rapture is right around the corner? Well, it always could be any moment, but I suspect that it might be still at least a few years out. We’ll look at some reasons why today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Intro7:30 - Long, Hard Times to Come22:30 - A Timeline of the End29:35 - Clo...
2023-08-2139 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsThe Great PresetThe Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 89“Today’s conspiracy theories are tomorrow’s headlines.” That’s what I told Youtube when they deleted one of my episodes recently for spreading conspiracy theories. Well, Youtube probably won’t like what I’m sharing today, either. There’s an acronym you need to know: W-E-F. You’ll learn what it stands for today. Could their plans be setting up the kingdom of the Antichrist in the near future? We’ll discuss that and more today on the CR podcast. 0:00 - Intro2:45 - Another Important A...
2023-08-1429 minGod and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsStand in the Gap: The Ezekiel series, part 38 (22:17-31)The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 88
We were, by nature, deserving of wrath. Ephesians 2:3
0:00 - v17-22, The Dross of Silver
8:20 - v23-29, Bad Leaders
18:10 - v30-31, Someone to Stand in the Gap
If you want to get in touch with me, send an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com
Hosted by Luke Taylor
2023-08-0729 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophets15 Reasons God Destroys a Nation: The Ezekiel series, part 37 (22:1-17)The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 87What actions can incite God to wipe out a nation? Israel had 15 of them. Is America copying Israel’s homework? And does the solar eclipse crossing over America next year mean anything spiritually? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction3:45 - v1-12, 15 Reasons Why29:35 - v13-16, No Empty Threats34:00 - Notes38:10 - Parallels with the USA49:00 - Is God Drawing an X Over America? If you...
2023-07-3157 minGod and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsThe Power of a Good Story (with Nate Vainio)The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 86
This time, we’re joined by Nate Vainio, host of the Something to Gnaw On podcast. Nate is here to talk about the impact a story can have. His podcast is full of deep truth packed in charming anecdotes. Check out his show at SomethingToGnawOn.com
If you want to get in touch with me, send an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com
Hosted by Luke Taylor
2023-07-2436 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophets3 Acronyms Every Christian Needs to KnowThe Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 85Three important topics in the news that you need to be paying attention to if you want to be an informed Christian. These three developments are setting up the Antichrist’s empire. Understand the times! 0:00 - Introduction2:25 - The AntiChrist’s Surveillance System23:30 - The AntiChrist’s Enforcement System37:00 - The AntiChrist’s Financial System51:10 - Closing ThoughtsIf you want to get in touch with me, send an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.comHosted...
2023-07-1758 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsNothing is Random: The Ezekiel series, part 36 (21:18-32)The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 84What’s the process God gives us for making the correct decision on issues where the Bible is silent? Is there any justification for this Old Testament practice of Casting Lots to determine the will of God? And what is the best flavor of ice cream? The answers to all these questions may surprise you, and you’ll find out what they are today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Mint Chocolate Chip 3:30 - v18-24, Making a Decision10:30 - v25-27, T...
2023-07-1046 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsThe Song of the Sword: The Ezekiel series, part 35 (21:1-17)The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 83Why does God threaten “the righteous” of Israel in Ezekiel 21? How was Ezekiel different from Jeremiah in his personality. And what hope do you have if your nation falls under God’s judgment? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction3:00 - v1-7, Why the Righteous?16:10 - v8-17, The Song of the Sword22:00 - Mailbag If you want to get in touch with me, send an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com
2023-07-0330 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsChristians and PronounsThe Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 82Should Christians use the preferred pronouns of people who identify as transgender? Some say yes, some say no, some propose a third way. What about using someone’s so-called deadname? We’ll analyze those issues today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Review: Embodied by Preston Sprenkle12:30 - Christian Views on Pronoun Usage19:00 - My Views31:45 - Deadnaming35:55 - Closing Thoughts If you want to get in touch with me, send an email to cro...
2023-06-2942 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsTongues for Today: Answering Your Questions and ObjectionsThe Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 81Can somebody generate tongues on their own- or can they learn it in a classroom setting? How do you explain tongues that show up in other religions? And why is it that you don’t see tongues show up a lot in much of church history? You’ll find out the answers to those questions today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Mailbag on Tongues19:10 - Objections to Tongues for Today36:00 - Questions for Cessationists If you want t...
2023-06-2644 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsWhen a Transgender Person Visits Your ChurchThe Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 80What are you going to do if a transgender person walks into your church? We’ve spent three episodes this month talking about the topic of transgenderism. But a topic is not what is going to walk into your church. A person is walking into your church. We can talk about topics all day long. It’s not that hard to talk about a topic. It’s another thing to talk to a person, and show love to a person. You’ll find out how to do that today on the C...
2023-06-2242 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsTongues for Today: Receiving the GiftThe Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 79We’ve spent a couple weeks talking about why there’s a gift of speaking in tongues, and how it operates. Or at least, how it’s SUPPOSED to operate. But where do tongues come from? There’s only one pattern I find in Scripture, and you’ll find out what that is today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction3:40 - The Testimony of Acts8:00 - The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is Subsequent to Salvation14:15 - Tongues Come With o...
2023-06-1934 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsTransgenderism vs the BibleThe Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 78What does the Bible say about transgenderism? Can a person be born in the wrong body? Can our soul be out of alignment with the body we were born into? We will look at what God’s Word says about that today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction3:00 - What Modern Gender Ideology Says14:20 - Causes of Gender Dysphoria27:50 - Effects of Transitioning33:10 - What the Bible Says47:30 - Closing Thoughts If...
2023-06-1553 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsTongues for Today: Tongues and InterpretationThe Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 77The gift of tongues has a public usage and a private usage, with different rules to govern both. And what are those rules? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction6:10 - 7 Principles for the Gift of Tongues33:00 - Answering Some Objections to Tongues If you want to get in touch with me, send an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.comHosted by Luke Taylor
2023-06-1241 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsTransgenderism: The Downfall of Our SocietyThe Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 76What does the modern LGBT movement have in common with the fall of Satan? What is an indication that someone has been given over to a reprobate mind? And: what is a woman? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction9:45 - What is a Depraved Mind?24:20 - The War on Reality38:50 - The War on Children50:50 - How to Fight Back If you want to get in touch with...
2023-06-081h 03
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsTongues for Today: A Personal Prayer LanguageThe Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 75Is the gift of tongues for today? And how is it to be used? Is it selfish to pray in tongues for self-edification? We’ll answer all those questions today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction3:30 - Private Use in Prayer11:15 - Two Applications If you want to get in touch with me, send an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.comHosted by Luke Taylor
2023-06-0524 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsTransgenderism: A History of EvilThe Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 74It is June 1, 2023, which is kicking off LGBT Pride Month of 2023, and it’s a Thursday. I don’t normally do Thursday episodes, but I’m going to this month, every Thursday, God-willing, and we’re going to be doing the same thing all month long: destroying the transgender movement with facts, truth and God’s Word, right here on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction10:00 - Presuppositional Thinking18:00 - Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778)21:40 - William Wordsworth (1770-1850)24:00 - Percy Shel...
2023-06-011h 04
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsThe Bible is Literal: The Ezekiel series, part 34 (20:45-49)The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 73What does it mean when we say that the Bible is literal? How can we trust the the prophecies of Christ’s return are literal and not figurative? And what is the Taylor Rule of Bible Interpretation? You won’t know the answer to that last one, because I just made it up. But you’ll learn what it is today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction8:00 - v45-48, I See Fire12:00 - v49, Literally19:00 - God Means W...
2023-05-2558 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsEsau Sought it With Tears: The Ezekiel series, part 33 (20:33-44)The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 72What is the difference in guilt and repentance? We’ll talk about that today as we continue our study in Ezekiel on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Stephen, the First Martyr3:15 - v33-39, Under the Rod8:30 - v40-44, The King Over the Mountain14:35 - Things and Stuff17:25 - Repentance22:30 - Conviction32:55 - True Conviction, True Repentance If you want to get in touch with me, send an emai...
2023-05-2244 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsStephen’s Speech to the Sanhedrin (Acts 7)The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 71Stephen is known as the first martyr in the book of Acts. He was going around Jerusalem proclaiming the Gospel. The Jewish Sanhedrin arrested him and put him on trial, asking why he felt compelled to preach Jesus. His response was a history lesson. Now, what’s that all about? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Stephen, the First Martyr6:20 - Stephen on Trial20:52 - Why Stephen Had to Die23:30 - Recap and Closing Thoug...
2023-05-1833 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsCycles of History: The Ezekiel series, part 32 (20:18-32)The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 70What do most Christians get wrong when they pray? What can we learn from the Bible and history about the life cycle of a nation? And where is America on that cycle? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction5:45 - v18-26, Rebellion in the Wilderness, Again25:30 - v27-32, Rebellion in the Promised Land31:10 - Mailbag38:50 - Closing Thoughts If you want to get in touch with me...
2023-05-1547 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsHistory Teaches Us About the Future: The Ezekiel series, part 31 (20:1-17)The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 69Why do some people ignore the Old Testament- even pastors? What does history teach us about what God is going to do in the future? And does it make any sense for Chick-Fil-A to be closed on Sundays? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction6:10 - v1-4, Israel is Arraigned9:15 - v5-9, Rebellion in Egypt13:00 - v10-17, Rebellion in the Wilderness26:00 - Mailbag & Closing Thoughts If yo...
2023-05-0832 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsDifferences in the Rapture and Second Coming (with Chet Morton)The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 68There’s a lot of confusion over the rapture and the second coming- with many Christians believing they’re the same event, or not quite knowing how to differentiate in which is which. I’m bringing back my Bible teacher and friend, Chet Morton, to help us sort these things out on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction2:15 - Chet Morton Returns12:00 - The Rapture & Second Coming19:40 - The Set-Up of Things to Come If you want...
2023-05-0127 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophets7 Raptures in the Bible? (with Chet Morton)The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 67There’s a theory that’s been batted around that there are 7 raptures in the Bible. Is there any truth to this? I will chat about this with my friend and teacher, Chet Morton, on today’s episode of the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction9:15 - Various Theories21:50 - Chet Morton’s Analysis If you want to get in touch with me, send an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.comHosted by Luke Taylor
2023-04-2447 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsThe Point of No Return: The Ezekiel Series, part 30 (19:1-14)The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 66Our society has been collapsing for the past several years. Many of us have been praying for the country to turn around and be saved. But have we reached the point of no return? We’ll talk about that today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Intro19:20 - v1-9, The Lion Kings28:45 - v10-14, A Vine36:30 - Mailbag44:30 - Closing If you want to get in touch with me, send an emai...
2023-04-1753 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsNo Pleasure in the Death of the Wicked: The Ezekiel Series, part 29 (18:30-32)The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 65Jesus left this earth 2,000 years ago. Why hasn’t He come back yet? Would you be surprised to learn that He actually told us why He hasn’t come back? I’ll let you in on that secret today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - The Lord's Soon Return4:00 - v30-32, God’s Heart for the Lost16:30 - The Delay of the LordIf you want to get in touch with me, send an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com
2023-04-1026 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsTwo-Step ApostasyThe Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 64A continuation of the lesson in the previous episode. So how DO you make two step pasta? And how does that relate to salvation? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Intro2:50 - Two-Step Pasta6:30 - Two-Step Apostasy11:25 - In Their Own Words16:30 - Three!20:21 - American Apostasy24:30 - Closing Thoughts The Tenets of So-Called “Progressive Christianitythere are many paths to heaven (universalism)the Bi...
2023-04-0427 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsRight Before the RaptureThe Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 63What is the world going to be like right before the rapture? What is the Great Falling Away in II Thessalonians 2? What does "apostasy" mean? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Intro3:00 - What Needs to Happen Before the Rapture19:55 - The Definition of Apostasy30:15 - The Path to Apostasy35:05 - The Timing of the ApostasyCome back next time for the conclusion of this study! If y...
2023-04-0343 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsI Am a SaintThe Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 59Where does the word Christian come from? Why did Naomi try to change her name? Is there a difference in a soul and a spirit? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - I’m a VIP12:25 - The Definition of a Saint24:20 - Mailbag31:00 - Naomi or Mara? If you want to get in touch with me, send an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.comHosted by Luke Taylor
2023-03-0634 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsWhat Does God Look Like?What does God look like? Is this something you’ve ever asked yourself before? Does the Bible give any kind of answer? You might be surprised to find out that it gives several. And you’ll hear all about them today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction4:30 - Genesis 38:25 - Genesis 1511:00 - Exodus 3315:50 - Numbers 917:30 - I Kings 1920:20 - Daniel 722:30 - Luke 224:40 - John 1 If you want to get in touch with us, send us an...
2022-12-1932 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsWhat is Abraham’s Bosom? (Luke 16)In Luke 16, Jesus tells a story about a place in the afterlife known as Abraham’s Bosom. What is that all about? Also, there are several different Greek and Hebrew words that all get translated as “hell,” but they all have unique meanings. So why does the Bible have so many different words for hell? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction3:30 - Textual Problems6:30 - Hades10:25 - Gehenna12:00 - Tartarus14:45 - Outer Darkness, Everlasting Fire16:55 - Sheol31:1...
2022-08-1538 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsThe Mark of the Best: The Ezekiel series, part 13 (9:1-11)In Ezekiel 8, God introduced a massive vision to show Ezekiel what was happening in Jerusalem spiritually: idolatry in the Temple. We’ll tell you today what the consequences for that will be. Also, what happens to your spirit when you get saved? Does the mark in Ezekiel 9 have anything to do with the Mark of the Beast in Revelation? And speaking of the Mark of the Beast, why does the Antichrist decide to mark his followers in the End Times? You’ll find all that out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction4:5...
2022-06-2749 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsThe Third Horseman of the ApocalypseWhere does inflation come from? What is a denarius in the Bible? And how much is a Rolex worth on the Titanic? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction10:55 - Revelation 6:5-623:55 - Recap & Close If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.comHosted by Luke Taylor
2022-06-2029 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsTammuz & Semiramis: The Ezekiel series, part 12 (8:14-18)Ezekiel had a mind-blowing vision in his book, chapters 8 through 11. And one of the things he saw was women in the Temple of God and they were weeping for Tammuz. This is the only place in the Bible that Tammuz is mentioned- so what is that even all about? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction: The Last Straw3:45 - v14-15, Weeping for Tammuz16:00 - v16-18, A Branch to the Nose24:15 - Discerning the Spirits38:10 - Mother of God5...
2022-06-131h 08
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsThe Second Horseman of the ApocalypseAt one time we thought civilization had finally achieved world peace, that the days of constant warfare and conquering and death were behind us. Then WWI happened. Then we said that’s enough, that the bloodshed was too great, that we would never let such a thing take place ever again. Then there was WWII. And again we said, “the cost is too high. Civilized countries such as ourselves should never allow such a slaughter of life anymore. The days of one country invading another country to conquer it are finally behind us.” And then just earlier this year, Russia...
2022-06-0643 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsAbominations in God’s House: The Ezekiel Series, part 11 (8:1-13)What does the Bible mean that God is a jealous God? Does paganism ever try to creep into the God’s House? And when it happened in Ezekiel’s day, why did the ancient Israelites think they could get away with it? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction5:30 - v1-4, Preamble to the Vision14:10 - v5-6, The Image of Jealousy17:25 - v7-13, In the Walls26:30 - Recap & Application If you want to get in touch wi...
2022-05-3041 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsThe First Horseman of the ApocalypseWho is the first horseman in Revelation 6? Why is he carrying a bow but no arrows? And nobody knows who the antichrist will be- but does Satan himself even know? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction6:55 - A Voice Like Thunder9:30 - A White Horse and His Rider20:00 - A Bow36:40 - A Crown, Conqueror40:30 - Even Satan Doesn’t Know If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email to crossr...
2022-05-2351 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsThe Lord Who Strikes: The Ezekiel series, part 10 (7:1-27)Why didn’t people take Ezekiel’s message seriously? They didn’t believe Babylon would actually destroy them until it was too late. And we’ll explain why today. Also, you might have heard of the names of God before, but I’m willing to bet you haven’t heard the one from Ezekiel 7. You will learn it today though, on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction6:35 - v1-4, The End Has Come9:35 - v5-9, Evil Has Come18:35 - v10-11, The Day Has Come22:15 - v12-13, The...
2022-05-0950 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsIdolatry in the High Places: The Ezekiel series, part 9 (6:1-14)Why is banning idolatry one of the first commandments God gave? Do Christians still sometimes engage in idolatry in modern times? And is it possible to break God’s heart? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction4:00 - v1-3, Why the Mountains?7:45 - v4-7, Crapgods13:40 - v8-10, Breaking God20:00 - v11-14, Then They Will Know23:25 - Mailbag #127:00 - Mailbag #234:00 - Contemporary Applications of Ezekiel 6 If you want to get in...
2022-04-2549 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsThe Easter Egg in Psalm 22Who wrote Psalm 22? Your Bible says David wrote it, but I have a different theory. And it connects, like all things on this podcast do, to the crucifixion. You’ll hear all about it today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction4:00 - “My God, My God…”14:10 - “I am a worm…”20:40 - “strong bulls of Bashan” 26:05 - “All my bones are out of joint”30:35 - “They have pierced my hands and feet”36:35 - Closing Thoughts If you want to get in touch with us, send...
2022-04-1739 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsCritical Race Theory vs the Bible (Part 2)What are the foundational beliefs of Critical Race Theory? What attitudes does this lead to with people who embrace them? And are those the same attitudes that the Bible tells us to have about race? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - What is a Belief System?8:00 - CRT’s Unbiblical Foundations13:20 - CRT’s Unbiblical Attitudes22:20 - CRT’s Unbiblical Actions36:00 - Recap & Closing Thoughts If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email to crossre...
2022-04-1246 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsCritical Race Theory vs the Bible (Part 1)What is Critical Race Theory? How does it redefine the language we’ve used historically around racial issues? And is this new way of thinking about race more biblical than the old one? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction8:00 - CRT’s New Definitions (1-6)17:00 - CRt’s New Definitions (7-11)28:45 - How to Not Be an AntiRacist (12)31:30 - Good Questions, Bad Answers Our vocabulary words today as defined by CRT:racism - Any system that leads...
2022-04-1138 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsCause and Effect: The Ezekiel series, part 8 (5:1-17)Why does God say that a whole family can be punished for the sins of one person? Why did Ezekiel cut off his beard and throw the pieces up in the air? And what are some of the main ways that God judges sin? I’ll give you seven of them- and also answer those other questions today- on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction5:30 - verses 1-4, the last sign15:05 - verses 5-12, the consequences of the siege25:40 - verses 13-17, seven ways God judges sin37:30 - r...
2022-03-3059 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsWhy Did Ahithophel Kill Himself?Why did King David’s adviser, Ahithophel, kill himself? What does his suicide teach us about a root of bitterness? How does Ahithophel connect to the night Jesus died? And wait- who is this guy Ahithophel, anyway? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction3:20 - Absalom, Ahithophel and Hushai17:20 - Why did Ahithophel do it?24:00 - Three Personal Applications If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.comHosted by Luke T...
2022-03-2137 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsThe 430-Day Mystery: The Ezekiel series, part 7What is the purpose of the 430 days mentioned in Ezekiel 4? He says it represents 430 years of punishment on Israel- but Jeremiah prophesied that Israel would only be punished for 70 years. And history backs that up. Is there a way to reconcile all of this? What does the number 430 even come from, anyway? You’ll find all that out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction2:45 - The 430 Days14:25 - The Perfect View26:10 - Closing Thoughts If you want to get in touch with us, send...
2022-03-1434 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsRussia, Ukraine and ProphecyDoes the conflict in Russia and Ukraine have any relevance to Bible prophecy? Does Vladimir Putin have any justification for invading this country? How should we think about world events like this when we aren’t directly involved? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction6:30 - The Prophet Habakkuk20:50 - What’s going on with Russia and Ukraine?40:40 - What is God up to? 50:25 - Gog and Magog If you want to get in touch with us, send us an emai...
2022-03-011h 02
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsFecal Matters: The Ezekiel series, part 6 (4:1-17)What happens to a city when it goes under a siege? Why shouldn’t you put chicken litter in piles higher than 8 feet? And why did I really want my parents to spank me when I was a teenager? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. The bright spots in Israel’s history are when they got desperate for God. But now that they’ve rebelled, they are going to be quite desperate without God. 0:00 - Introduction: Desperate for God9:20 - verses 1-3, the fact of the siege17:35...
2022-02-2149 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsSocialism vs The Bible (Part 2)Note: Highly recommended that you listen to “Part 1” first. Last time on the Cross References Podcast, we started a look into Socialism. Is this an economic philosophy and worldview that’s compatible with the Bible? Many Christians believe so today, but I don’t. And I think I can prove it. 0:00 - Introduction2:50 - Does the Bible Teach Socialism anywhere? 13:50 - Karl Marx, the Creator of Socialism21:45 - Notes on Future Episodes24:20 - Recap28:25 - What about Capitalism? If you want to g...
2022-02-0842 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsSocialism vs The Bible (Part 1)Is socialism compatible with Christianity? Where did socialism come from? And is capitalism any better? We’ll discuss those questions for the next few episodes of the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction7:30 - What is Socialism?18:45 - The Fake Virtues of Socialism25:00 - The Real Vices of Socialism 39:25 - To Be Continued… Look for Part 2 to drop very soon! If you want to get in touch with us, drop us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.comHosted by Luke...
2022-02-0741 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsThe Watchman: The Ezekiel series, part 5 (3:16-27)What does it mean that Ezekiel was called to be a Watchman? Whose fault is it when someone dies and doesn’t go to heaven? And last time we left Ezekiel, he seemed pretty mad and resistant about his prophetic calling. Will there be any consequences to that? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Things You Wish You Didn’t Know9:00 - v16-1919:45 - v20-2126:45 - Two Types of People We Need to Warn34:40 - 3 Attributes of a Watchman45:30...
2022-01-311h 00
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsMass Formation Psychosis and the AntichristWhat will society be like right after the rapture happens? What is Mass Formation Psychosis? And how can the Antichrist use it to build a worldwide empire? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction3:40 - What is Mass Formation Psychosis?9:10 - What is Cognitive Dissonance?23:30 - The 4 Elements of Mass Formation Psychosis27:30 - The Coming Antichrist33:30 - The Aftermath of the Rapture45:20 - Setting the Stage for Deception57:25 - Closing Thoughts If you...
2022-01-171h 00
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsEat the Scroll: The Ezekiel Series, part 4 (2:8-3:15)Why did God give Ezekiel a scroll and then tell him to eat it? What do we do when we tell someone the truth and they don’t wanna hear it? And can someone be a Christian if they won’t do what God says? We’ll talk about all that today on the Cross References podcast.0:00 - Introduction5:45 - Ezekiel 2:8-10, eat the scroll11:35 - Ezekiel 3:1-3, connection to Revelation 1021:45 - Ezekiel 3:4-7, hard speech and hard hearts29:30 - Ezekiel 3:8-11, hard looks and hard heads35:45 - Ezek...
2022-01-1057 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophets7 Types of Prophecy (Part 2)Can a prophecy be fulfilled more than once? How does the life of Jesus repeat stories of Israel in the Old Testament? And where in the Old Testament did it say Jesus would live in Nazareth? I’ll give you a hint: you won’t find it on your own. But I’ll tell you all about it today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction2:35 - Prophecy as Pattern10:35 - Dual Fulfillment12:55 - The “Here a Little, There a Little” Prophecy21:20 - Recap30:15 - Closing Thou...
2021-12-2333 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophets7 Types of Prophecy (Part 1)Why did the 12 disciples have so many wrong assumptions about Jesus’ mission? How did the wise men know that the star above Bethlehem meant the Messiah was there? And speaking of those wise men, why did they bring myrrh to the baby Jesus? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction5:45 - Literal Fulfillment14:50 - Time Gap Prophecies25:15 - Allusions30:40 - Foreshadowing If you want to get in touch with us, drop us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.comH...
2021-12-2236 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsA Post-Christian Nation: The Ezekiel series, part 3 (2:1-7)What did God tell Ezekiel when He commissioned him to be a prophet? What does it mean when someone says they are deconstructing their faith? And what did Ezekiel’s nation have in common with America today? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast.6:30 - verses 1-2, the Holy Spirit’s empowerment 11:50 - verses 3-5, a rebellious nation 21:45 - what is deconstruction? 31:05 - verses 6-7, overcoming resistance 36:25 - recap and closing thoughts If you want to get...
2021-12-1343 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophets“Judge Not” and Church DisciplineHow does Jesus’ admonition to “judge not” apply to church discipline? When should we apply church discipline- and how- and why? And what do you do when you have a personal conflict with another Christian? You’ll find all that out today on the Cross References Podcast. NOTE: This is essentially a Part 2 to last week’s episode, even though it covers a somewhat different topic. This episode is mostly focused on church discipline. I highly recommend listening to the previous episode first, because while church discipline should be carried out when necessary, we must always sear...
2021-12-0653 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsJudge Not?Jesus told us “judge not,” right? It sounds simple enough, but what does everyone get wrong about that little two-word phrase? Why does Jesus’ command about judging come at just the right time? And how did Jesus apply his principles about judging to the woman caught in adultery? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. NOTE: This was originally going to be a super-sized episode lasting about hour. However, once I got about 1/3 through my notes, I realized that I was going to need more time than I actually wanted to spend on one ep...
2021-11-2943 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsFour Living Creatures: The Ezekiel series, part 2 (1:4-28)What did Ezekiel see when the heavens open and he was given a glimpse of God’s throne? What is the purpose of four-faced guardian angels around God’s throne? And are they actually angels at all? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 4:05 - verses 4-14, the Four Living Creatures 15:40 - verses 15-21, Wheels within Wheels 23:05 - verses 22-26, the Expansse 29:40 - verses 27-28, God on His Throne 35:40 - recap and applications from today’s verses...
2021-11-2241 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsBible Prophecy Starter PackCan a Bible prophecy be 99% right? What are some misconceptions that most Christians have about the end times? And what’s the first things you need to know if you want to study Bible prophecy? We’ll answer those questions today on the Cross References podcast. Here are 5 things you need to know first if you want to study Bible prophecy: 4:45 - Bible Prophecy cannot be wrong because God knows the future. 11:45 - False teachings always quote the Bible. 20:25 - Israel is Israel
2021-11-1540 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsMeet Ezekiel: The Ezekiel series, part 1 (1:1-3)In this episode, we kick off a long-form Bible study in the book of Ezekiel. We’ll be here for a while so get comfortable! What do you know about Ezekiel the prophet- the person? This is one of the few books of the Bible that doesn’t take place in Israel- so where does it take place? And are there any connections between Ezekiel and Jesus? We’ll answer those questions today as we analyze the first three verses of Ezekiel. My goals for these Bible studies: 1) pick apart the p...
2021-11-0832 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsThe Nazirite VowThe Nazirite Vow Welcome to our second episode, where we are going to study the Nazirite Vow of the Old Testament law. What would cause someone to want to follow this voluntary procedure, and does it have any meaning or parallels to our lives today? 2:50 - Numbers 6:1-86:05 - 3 Elements of a Nazirite Vow10:25 - 3 People in the Bible who took Nazirite Vows14:30 - Completing the Vow Perfectly17:55 - Leadership Lesson If you want to get in touch with us, drop us...
2021-11-0123 min
God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophetsThe Angel of the LordWelcome to the Cross References podcast, where you learn how every small piece of the Bible tells one big story- and most importantly, how they all connect to the cross and Christ.Whether you’re a newbie Christian or a veteran Bible reader, our goal is that God’s Word will make more sense to you after every episode. Who is this mysterious figure who repeatedly shows up in the Old Testament? I’m going to make two big claims in this episode- the first is that The Angel of the Lord is God Hims...
2021-10-2530 min